Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Advice

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Silver James

I finished one of my works in progress right at the deadline. I’m a tad behind on the other two but this is how I roll. Now that ASSASSIN’S MOON is in the can, I need to follow the Universe’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Cryptology

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Silver James

Umm…oops? I got so wrapped up in my current WIP yesterday that I forgot that I hadn’t pre-posted today’s post. My bad. But not. Because the two chapters I wrote yesterday? Plus the cover for this book? I’m Snoopy dancing … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Imagination

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Silver James

So…I’m a writer. I write fiction. That means I make stuff up. In my head. Sometimes I even tell myself stories. Out loud. I certainly hold conversations with my characters. Psst: To all those people in the cars next to … Continue reading →

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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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