Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love at First Sight

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Silver James

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Or Palentine’s, Galentine’s, or whatever. It’s a day to celebrate love–of every variety. I write romance. Love is my stock and trade. And it means that I’m a firm believer in love. And yes, I believe … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Only the Lonely

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Silver James

So…I was working yesterday. I had a phrase to work with: “What else do you want me to say?” And a theme: Lonely. In addition, a scene needed to evolve from something that occurred off page in BRIDE’S MOON. And … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Heartbreak

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Silver James

Where would a romance novel be without the Black Moment™? What would romance authors do instead of sitting around dreaming up the worst thing that could happen to our hapless couples? It’s hard, people! Seriously. Writing a book where boy … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wow

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Silver James

I’m older than dirt. *shrug* Thing is, I don’t feel that old. Oh, physically I do, but mentally? Yeah…nope. Does that make me “young at heart?” Or am I suffering from “Peter Pan Syndrome?” No clue. I do know that … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Falling in Love

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Silver James

The Universe dropped into my inbox with a good question. Having a writer’s brain, I usually translate these messages into something to do with writing romance. And if you know me, you won’t be surprised to learn that I’m a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ideas

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Silver James

Ideas. I have them. Sometimes, too many of them. I have a white board on the wall next to my desk. Okay, I have three–one huge, two smaller. I also have one big and two smaller bulletin boards. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Self-Aware

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Silver James

There’s not much to muse about today’s wisdom from the Universe. This pretty much says it all. And it’s very true. I can’t please everyone. Trying is just an exercise in futility. I can’t be anyone but who I am, … Continue reading →

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I Second That It’s Monday

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Silver James

The new year is off to a start. Stuff happened. The end. Okay, just kidding. Sort of. As for the stuff happening… I finished all the prep for FIGHTING FOR ELENA, book #1 in the Badge of Honor: Tarpley VFD … Continue reading →

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Last Monday

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Silver James

This is the last Monday before the new year and…yes, I’m bowing to public pressure to admit that Jan. 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new decade. I still say it’s numerically wrong but whatever. I normally use Mondays … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Listen…

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Silver James

Celtic Woman is a favorite “live” show. I enjoy Celtic Thunder, too. There’s something about Celtic music that sings to my soul. No pun intended. As I was scrolling through YouTube for today’s sinema, this wolf caught my eye and … Continue reading →

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