Tag Archives: Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts: Road Trip

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Silver James

It is Thursday. I have thoughts. My own, not the Universe’s. At least for this week. Today I’m going to talk about writing. Not so much the craft invovled, not about process or type of writer, ie. plotter, pantser, puzzler, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Don’t Know

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Silver James

Since I messed up the title on Tuesday’s post and had to go back and fix it, I should probably totally confuse people and label this post TUESDAY THOUGHTS. I won’t, though. As I’m actually typing this on Wednesday (see … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Silver James

I’m not sure why but I’ve always considered St. Patrick’s Day to be magical. Okay, to be honest, I’ve always thought everything Irish holds magic. That’s one reason my first book, FAERIE FATE was set there. It’s the reason so … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Outside the Box

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Silver James

I get emails from “The Univerise” every day. They actually come from a website called Tut. Sometimes I read them and delete. Sometimes I read them, come back later to read again, and then deleter. Then there are those I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Moves

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Silver James

Does anyone here play chess? Or checkers? Risk? I’m pretty sure we’ve all said at some point in our lives, “It’s your move.” It’s all about strategy and planning. Sometimes, though, we don’t know what move to make. This happens … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Flaws

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Silver James

Earlier this week, I discussed character flaws. Apparently, the Universe follows this blog because this popped up in my inbox. Perfect people are boring. Uninteresting. They have no place to go but down, and while delivering a come-uppance to those … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Asking for a Friend

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Thursday. Already. How did that happen? The good news is, there has been progress on the dang book. That may end up being the title: ARIEL’S DANG BOOK! What do you think? On a more serious note, let’s talk … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy Dance

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Silver James

For some reason, I woke up with the song “I Feel Like Dancin’” in my head. Weird, right? It’s Thursday and I should be headed out to Wallyworld. Somehow, I don’t see me dancing down the aisles. Then again, I’m … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worlds

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Silver James

The various processes involved in writing probably don’t matter as much to readers as it does to writers. And it might not be interesting but from time to time, the Universe drops in with an idewa that is also something … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Conflict

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Silver James

Well, 2026 hasn’t impressed me much. It’s been a long year and it isn’t even February yet. I miss Pete. The insurance company is totaling out LG’s truck but they’re giving him about 1/3 of what it will cost to … Continue reading →

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