Tag Archives: musing

I’m Irish Today

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Silver James

My mother was a Ryan on one side and a West on the other. My dad had Welsh, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish ancestors. I grew up thinking I was probably pretty much the same, given I was adopted and the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Past and Future

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Silver James

When I went looking for a Universal tidbit to share today, I’m not quite sure why this one claimed my attention from those I’ve tucked back. I’ve had a few bumps in the road lately, but nothing that would cause … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Audacious Universe

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Silver James

I read this when it hit my in-box and I immediately thought of the characters in the Penumbra Papers. The magicks in Sade’s world refers to humans as mundanes. Humans are used for food, for sport, for amusement–depending on the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Clueless

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Silver James

The Universe might have a clue but me? Yeah…no. I don’t know how I talk and make sense. And when I walk? I tend to fall down. A lot. Answers? Don’t have them. Aim? I do that. Deliver? Sometimes. Deadlines … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hearts and Minds

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Silver James

I’m a romance writer. At the heart of each of my stories is a man and a woman who fall in love and entwine their lives together. When thinking through a book’s plot, I’m all about the action. Action is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Works

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Silver James

See? This is why I’m convinced the Universe was a writer in another life…or at least has a very special affinity and understanding of those of use who are. I mean really? Doesn’t this pretty much describe the basic process … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Awareness

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Silver James

How many of you, as a kid–or an adult–stretched out in the grass, hands tucked behind your head and stared up at the summer sky picking shapes out of the clouds? How many of you have seen the Subaru commercial … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal POV

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Silver James

I have mentioned that I believe the Universe is secretly a writer, yes? Yeah, that opinion hasn’t changed. 😆 As a writer, POV is something I have to be very conscious of. I normally write in 3rd POV Past (or … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Peek-a-Boo

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Silver James

Since I got my line-edits done, I thought I’d have a few days to catch up on email, social media, etc. Yeah…no. Sat down last night after Baseball Boy came to pick up Stormageddon to set today’s post up and … Continue reading →

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