Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Above All

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Silver James

One question writer’s get asked most often is: “Where do you get your ideas?” or “Where do the stories come from?” Variations on a theme. In my case, it can be a variety of factors but the most constant is … Continue reading →

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A Monday of Remembrance

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Silver James

Today’s date is one few will ever forget. 9/11 is a seminal date, like April 19th, December 7th, and I’m sure each of us carry personal moments of “I’ll never forget” like May 3rd for me. It’s been sixteen years … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Care

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Silver James

The world is nuts. I can’t read social media or watch the news without my blood pressure going off the charts. I look at the shitstuff that people spout and I just shake my head. At both sides. Sometimes, it … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Adversity

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Silver James

So, after my failed imitation of a coordinated person this week, when this message from the Universe dropped into my inbox, I decided the Universe had me in its sights. 😆 But enough of real life. Let’s apply this to … Continue reading →

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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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