Tag Archives: musing

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Understanding and Appreciation

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Silver James

I just thought RDR#3 was a PITA to write. For the most part, Clay and Georgie understood their story and were ready to play their parts to bring about their Happy Ever After. Their fight was getting into bed. They … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wake-up Call

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Silver James

You know, when I first read this message from the Universe, I never really equated it to my physical self. Beauty? Eh. I might have had some way back when. I modeled. And I acted. And I had my share … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Glance

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Silver James

I was going a different direction for this week’s message from the big U, until this landed in my inbox. This struck up upside the head like a clue-X-4. As a writer, this is what I do. This is what … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Word Choice

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Silver James

I’m a writer. Yes, I know. That’s a real d’uh moment. My job is words. But when you get down to the nitty gritty, it’s far more than words. I have to entertain. I have to pull emotion out of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Digging

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Silver James

When I first read this, I wasn’t sure whether it applied to my life or to my writing. So often the two are tied up together. I leave little bits and pieces of myself in my characters. I relive experiences … Continue reading →

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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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