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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wake-Up Call

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Silver James

When walking through the valley of a creative desert–which happens to writers far more than we like to admit, it takes a wake up call sometimes. I’ve been that particular trek for the past month. Words come hard, and they … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Tax Day

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another theme for #1lineWed. With April 15th (Tax Day here in the States) looming, it’s fitting that the theme is **TAX/TAXES/TAXING** for today’s inspiration. To set things up, this is from the current WIP, Red Dirt Royalty #9, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: April Showers

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Silver James

I have to admit, I’m starting to like Wednesdays for something more than being Hump Day. Playing #1lineWed over on Twitter is a great way to skim through my WIPs to find the overused words and the awkward sentence structure. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Rhythm

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Silver James

There are times I feel like I’m tapdancing in a minefield. Others, it’s all 3/4 time as I waltz through the day. And what is that old saying about angels dancing on a pinhead? The Universe decided to weigh in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: RAINdrops Fallin’ On My Head

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Silver James

Who’s ready for Hump Day and more #1lineWed words on Twitter? The RAINdrops all fell yesterday, and we needed them! And if we’re lucky this week’s theme won’t RAIN on anyone’s parade even if the RAIN in Spain falls mainly … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Starts

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Silver James

When I finish a book–whether writing or reading–I’m faced with the decision of what to do next. Sometimes I have deadlines already in place and those deadlines dictate which project comes next. Sometimes, the deadlines are my own in that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Fire

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Silver James

And Hump Day rolls around again, with more words and another #1lineWed theme. I’m all fired up because this puppy is done but for one tweak on the copyright when I get the info about the photos on the cover … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hurry Up

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Silver James

I had a phone “visit” with my editor yesterday and we both commented on how time seemed to be in a weird time warp or slip. That it shouldn’t be mid-March but barely January. At the same time, each day … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Wind in the…Aspens

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Silver James

Another mid-week milestone, a hump day as we slide toward the weekend, and time for another installment of Wednesday Words. Today’s #1lineWed theme is **WIND**. Because this is March and it’s all about coming in like a lion and stuff. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Living Life

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Silver James

Sometimes I sit and ponder the Universe. Sometimes I just sit. Sometimes I sit and make up stories in my head. Sometimes I sit at the computer and write those stories down. Sometimes I look back on my life and … Continue reading →

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