Tag Archives: Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fortunetelling

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Silver James

So. I used to tell fortunes. Sort of. Very seldom for others, usually for myself. I used tarot cards. And I once tried Viking runes. I never got an intuitive feel for them like I did the tarot. I used … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Smiles

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Silver James

Jake and I went to Wallyworld yesterday. There are a few of the associates who are special friends where Jake is concerned. And it seems we always bump into a stranger who needs a pet. Sometimes, they’re just having a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Choices

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Silver James

When I first opened this message from the Universe and read through it, I thought: Whoah! This sounds like my writing process. By now, you know I’m a puzzler. I start with a basic framework and the story just sort … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Senses

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Silver James

An instructor of a creative writing class I took one time insisted that every scene needed to have all five senses represented or it wasn’t a complete scene. I dutiful covered all the bases with each assignment. My characters smelled … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Silver James

When I started writing, I did it because I had a story I wanted to tell. It was my story, one I wanted to read. Then I kept writing the stories I wanted to read. Eventually, someone convinced me other people … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Joy

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just need to pause, or even take a step back from the world. Just so you can remember that there is more to life. There are days when the thought of sticking your head out the door to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Defense

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Silver James

So. I had a day yesterday. A really REALLY REALLY bad day. It started in Walmart. Someone took my iPhone. It’s a model that can’t be unlocked if it’s locked unless there’s facial or code confirmation. Jake and I spent … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hoedown

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Silver James

Yesterday was a brain day. And there are days when I don’t brain well at all. When it comes to formatting and making sure everything is right because one, I’m a professional and two, I’m a professional. That said, I’m … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Decisions

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Silver James

As each day goes by, I get closer and closer to releasing GHOSTS & THE ANCIENT STONES. This books scares me. A lot. One, it took so long to finish writing. Two, it’s not the book I started writing several … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Silver James

I’ve said this before. To be a writer, to tell stories, to write music or paint pictures or create anything, you have to have an imagination. And using your imagination is like working magic. I’m in the middle of edits … Continue reading →

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