Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Place and Time

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Silver James

Sometimes, publishing is all about luck–about being in the right place at the right time with the right story. Sometimes, publishing is all about hard work–about learning craft and markets and developing that indefinable something that catches fire with editors … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Silver James

When this nudge from the Universe hit my inbox, I was reminded of my Faerie Reign books–the River of Time in Tir Nan Og and the various lives lived for better or worse. I was feeling all philosophical when I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Real World

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Silver James

I feel like I should comment on this because, you know…that would make me like a real blogger. Or something. But every time I start to write something, I find I’m just repeating what is stated below. If I were … Continue reading →

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Tuesday This-n-That

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Silver James

I have nothing to say. So I’ll make up something. Y’all know I’m addicted to Starbucks, right? I’m good on my gold card until sometime in the next millennium, I think. They sent an email. If I buy 5 frappucinos … Continue reading →

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Universal Choice of Limits

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Silver James

Someone once said, “The sky’s the limit.” Then someone else replied, “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” That’s supposed to be all enlightening and encouraging and shitstuff. I always figured my limit … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Fear and Love in the Universe

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Silver James

I know I’m supposed to take these nudges from the Universe to heart in my own life but quite often, I translate them to have meaning in my writing. You all know I write romance. Romance means people love and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Turning Points

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Silver James

Ashlynn was teasing yesterday when she dis’ed my writing process. I’m proud to be a puzzler so there! 😛 As most of you know, I do a lot of flash fiction based on supplied writing prompts. Quite often, those exercises … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Pay

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Silver James

This is short and sweet. I’m in edit mode and almost to panic mode, which is not conducive to getting anything done as I give into Muppet Flail Syndrome. You’ve all been there, right? 😆 Anyway, digging back through the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Building Blocks

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Silver James

Not only a metaphor for life but also for writing, whether a single book or a series: Silver, nothing is ever lost in this adventure of all adventures. The lessons and discoveries of every single life, no matter how large … Continue reading →

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Memorial Monday

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Silver James

I remember when today was called Decoration Day. And I remember when it was about more than sales, firing up the BBQ grill, and having the day off. Many of us still take a moment to recognize those military men … Continue reading →

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