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Thursday Thoughts: E=MC2

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Silver James

When this message from the Universe dropped into my inbox, I thought it fitting since yesterday’s Wednesday Words theme was **DREAMS**. And with all that mass, my brain went to Einstein’s theory of relativity: E=MC2. In the equation, the increased … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dream On

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Silver James

Dream on. What dreams may come? California dreamin’? In this snippet from BILLIONAIRE COUNTRY, our intrepid heroine meets one of her idols–and gets a taste of dreams coming true. Which might taste a little like Dream Whip. 😆 Sorry. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Nothing

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Silver James

Sometimes, things are hard. Sometimes, it’s hard to see beyond what’s mucking up processes in my head. This dang revision is driving me to the brink. I’ve spent a hard week staring at my monitor. A week, and I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Welcome to the Nightmare

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday again and this Hump Day brings us a new #1lineWed theme over on Twitter. Things that go bump in the night? Monsters under the bed? Waking up in a cold sweat? All bad dreams are welcome to share … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Silver James

Time is of the essence. Time flies. Time is money. All in good time. Third time’s the charm. Time will tell. With deadlines looming, and me running out of time, time has become precious. And then the Universe slaps me … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Movement

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Silver James

Deadlines. They loom. They sometimes stall creativity. They get met or not. It’s the same with stories. With characters. Creating worlds in one’s imagination is something of a spiritual exercise. Or at least a mystical one. And the Universe has … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Not So Sentimental Journey

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another snippet from my current WIP, UNDER AN ASSASSIN’S MOON. A journey starts with one step. A book starts with one word. Journey had a farewell tour. A couple of times. There are long treks, short trips, and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Deadlines

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Silver James

I’m under deadline. Actually, I’m under multiple deadlines. I try hard to space those darn things out but sometimes stuff happens and they get jammed up like bumper cars. Add in Real Life responsibilities, and…well…writing becomes a grind. And when … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Architecture This

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, which means time for Kiss of Death’s #1lineWed over on Twitter. Today’s theme is all about opening windows, closing doors, skyscrapers, and castles. It all counts. For those who don’t want spoilers on this WIP, I’ll warn you … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Character Arc

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Silver James

One of the first things a fiction writer needs to understand is the journey a character makes from the beginning of his or her story to the end. We here in the trenches call that the character arc. Interesting stories … Continue reading →

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