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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Truth

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Silver James

There I was yesterday afternoon, sitting at my desk, tip-top-typing away. I got to a spot where I needed a metaphor. Or is it a simile? I always get those confused–which is why I am NOT an English or Creative … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Fix Is In

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Silver James

Wednesday means words and there are new ones this week. My current word count is 140K+ words and I finished off Chapter 45 yesterday. I am happy to report that today’s words made me the winner in last week’s #ThursdayThreads. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Choices

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Silver James

Someone asked me once how I decided on my next project. Back when I had contracts to fulfill, it was pretty simple. I went to work on the book with the next closest deadline. Now, it’s a different story. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Problem, Oscifer

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Silver James

Wednesday is rolling around once again. No Thursday Threads for me last week because I was the judge. That said, I do have “new” words. I actually wrote them some time ago so technically, they are old words. LOL Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Travel

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Silver James

My deadline is looming. It is self-imposed but I’ve reset the timeline for getting this puppy out into the world–after it’s had a bath, grooming, nail trim, all it’s shots and obedience training, of course. (Okay, I’ll admit that I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: End of the World

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Silver James

Hump Day is here and that means a new snippet to share! Yay! I love new words. Up to a point. After that point, the only new words I want to type are “The End.” I am happy to report … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Life

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Silver James

It’s been a weird month. It seems like I get a “notice” popping up in my news feeds on a daily basis about somebody famous dying. Gena Rowlands. Peter Marshall. Alain Delon. Phil Donahue. That’s in the last 7 days. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Just Fine

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Silver James

Hump Day has arrived and since Hump Day equals Wednesday, that means words. Problem is, I totally blanked out last week and missed Thursday Threads so there was no “new” snippet for today. However, as I was reading through snippets … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Silver James

Sometimes we need a nudge to get moving. This nudge can come in many different ways. After being sick for so long, it took a bit of time and effort to get back into the habit of writing. There was … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Battleground

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Silver James

Wednesday means words and this week, y’all are getting a bit more than the usual 250 words allowed by Thursday Threads. This scene sets up some pivotal moments that are coming up and I needed more than the word count … Continue reading →

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