Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love Story

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Silver James

I write romance. Why? Because I’ve always want to find the Happy Ever After in every story. I read literary books. Not often because I read for the same reason I watch TV or movies. I want to be entertained. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Silver James

Back when I was a kid–like all kids do–I dreamed about what my life would be like when I grew up. At various times, I wanted to be a dancer, an actress, a cop, a bureaucrat, and a writer. I … Continue reading →

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Mid-Summer Monday

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Silver James

Tomorrow is the first day of Summer, also known as the Summer Solstice, and/or Midsummer’s Eve. Don’t ask. I have no answer. One of my favorite works by Shakespeare is “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and Midsummer’s Eve plays a large … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Don’t Wanna

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Silver James

There are times when it’s not writer’s block that hits a writer and halts her/him in their tracks. There are times when adults have absolutely no desire to do any adulting. And then… Sometimes, the only thing you know for … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Silver James

As you picnic, suntan, BBQ or otherwise celebrate this holiday Monday, take a moment to remember the men and women who died fighting for your rights to do so. And if you are out and about and see an American … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Chill

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Silver James

Some people take vacations. Some people grab a book and read it cover to cover. Some people watch a TV series marathon style. Me? I like to sleep when I can, get lot in a book when I can’t. If … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Loving Adventure

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Silver James

When I sit down in the morning to write, I never know exactly what my characters are going to do or say. I don’t know if they’re going to create mayhem or make magic. I don’t know if they are … Continue reading →

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Middle Monday of May

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Silver James

Okay, this pup just makes me laugh, no matter what his message is. May is half over. How did that happen? Here’s a recap of what’s going on in my neck of the woods. Writing: Real Life™ threw some curveballs … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Silver James

Ahhh, baby steps. I remember those first tentative stumbles in life–real and imagined. 😆 Baby steps are how we learn to walk. How we learn to interact with people. How we write books. Or at least that’s how I do … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Voices

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Silver James

My voices have been very quiet of late and that always makes me really nervous. Of course, there are those who would say that the voices make me crazy. They do. The voices, I mean. And I get lonely when … Continue reading →

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