Tag Archives: Universe

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Talk

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Silver James

We are coming to the end of the year. As I tend to do, I reminisce ove the past year and wonder where time went. In past years, it’s been a satisfying exercise as I considered the books I’d written … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dream

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Silver James

It’s Thursday. I have thoughts. I also have to people today. I mostly stocked up for the Thanksgiving holidays so I could avoid reatail spaces during the post-holiday shopping crowd. If I don’t get out today, the pups will be … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Delivery

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Silver James

This little message arrived some time ago but I kept it tucked back in my files until the right time. Not sure this is the right time but as I was looking for something for today’s blog, this one popped … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on November 13, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes, I wonder if blogging is worth the time and effort. Heck, sometimes, I wonder if social media is worth it. Yes, I’ve made friends that I’ve never seen in person and probably never will. Yes, I stay in touch … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Show

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Silver James

Today’s message from the Big U comes at a time when I’m finally getting some insights into one of the main characters. Aisling has turned out to be almost as big a PITA as Toby. Except she doesn’t chew up … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal No Limits

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes, thinks are easy. Sometimes they aren’t. I joke about “The dang book ain’t gonna write itself.” In actuality, sometimes, it seems like the book writes itself. I wrote FAERIE FIRE in two weeks. Seriously. Well, I wrote the screen … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Creativity

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Silver James

I’ve been in the doldrums lately. I know I’m not the only writer fighting what seems like a futile battle. How do we get people to buy our books? How do we not get depressed when we don’t sell our … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Winning

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Silver James

The world is still crazy. I’ve started switching off the news and only glancing at the alerts on my phone. I have a meme that says: When I’ve had too much reality, I read a book. I’ve also been know … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Do-Over

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Silver James

I have a meme–which is no suprise to anyone who follows me on X–that says “Today is one of those days where I wish I could restore myself to factory settings.” I think most of of us feel this way … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Silver James

One piece of advice that writers–especially romance authors–often hear is “Kill your darlings!” Now that doesn’t mean to actually off them in your book. Well, unless you are writing horor novel. Or a tragedy. Literary. Some women’s fiction. Okay. So … Continue reading →

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