Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Romance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Silver James

There’s a reason I write romance. Okay, there are a lot of reasons. And those are the same reasons I read romance. In real life, not all of our dreams come true. Not all of us get the happy forever … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Doubts

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Silver James

So…deadlines. I had one yesterday–the proposal for RDR#6. I actually submitted it a day early, so yay! And when Mr. HQEd emailed me back, it was to let me know that REDEEMED BY THE COWGIRL (RDR#5) was headed for a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts Universal Stories

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Silver James

Starting a new book is always an adventure. I don’t every outline and the only plotting I do deals with characters, settings and the basic trope. All the rest gets made up as I go along. When this little gem … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts Universal To Do List

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Silver James

So…I finished up DOUBLE TROUBLE. It gets uploaded tomorrow for release on Tuesday. There’s a Facebook party that day starting at 11am EDT with Roxanne St. Claire. I’ll be “taking over” from 3-4pm. Lots of prizes, including Kindle Fires. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Challenge

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Silver James

Yeah, this has been a week. Lots of ups and downs and changes in plans. Revising revisions. Starts and stops. Twists and turns. But the Universe is right. It is an adventure. With each setback, I learn something–even it’s only … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Week

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Silver James

So, another week is on it’s way out. I’m only 4 days off the deadline I set myself for DOUBLE TROUBLE. I finished the first draft last night about 9 o’clock. Today is a hard edit–I know of at least … Continue reading →

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Last Monday

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Silver James

Last Monday I was headed toward the airport in San Diego. I didn’t want to leave. It’s beautiful there and I can see why people flock to live there. That said, I was really, REALLY glad to get home. RWA … Continue reading →

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4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Silver James

2016 is a watershed year for American politics. I look at the future and shudder because if one candidate wins, it is my studied opinion that the US will slide into mediocrity and all the things we’ve worked for, fought … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Book Trailers

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Silver James

I’m always interested in the book trailers that publishers and authors put out. I like watching them but I wonder if they really sell books and what their ROI (Return on Investment) is. Do they pay for themselves in book … Continue reading →

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Monday Mayhem

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Silver James

I’m typing this in the middle of a thunderstorm so it’ll be short so I can shut down the computer for the duration. My ‘pokes went down in defeat in the NCAA College World Series. They at least made it … Continue reading →

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