Tag Archives: Universe

Thursday Thoughts: Dreams Happen

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Silver James

I used to dream a lot. Vivid dreams. Some were pretty weird. Some were wishful thinking. Some were plotting and planning because I’d be thinking about a story or a character or whatever situation needed to be addressed in real … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal As If

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Silver James

I’m just gonna drop this here. Do with it what you will. Live as if, Silver. Always, The Universe © http://www.tut.com ® As if, Silver, life was easy, people were awesome, and you just haven’t yet decided which of your … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Story Time

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Silver James

I occasionally appear on writers’ panels. Or I used to before the universal shut-down, and you’ll note that’s with a small “u” so I’m talking in broad terms rather than referring specifically to the Universe. Anyway, writers on panels often … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Relationships

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Silver James

My current manscript is giving me fits. Just when I thought the characters had started to cooperate, the plot took on a life of its own. I shouldn’t be surprised. And I shouldn’t be frustrated. Writing a book–especially a romance … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fiction

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Silver James

I almost feel like I should post the photo I normally use for Wednsday Words since I fell asleep at the keyboard yesterday and posted my usual Universe pic for Wednesday Words. I corrected it after I was up, moving, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angst

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Silver James

When plotting and writing a story–especially romance, there has to be conflict. External conflict. Internal conflict. Hopefully a mostly 50-50 split of the two. External conflict is easy. Those are things that happen mostly outside the Protaganists’ control, stuff that … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Good Morning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Silver James

I’m not a morning person. At least, I didn’t used to be. Now? I’m usually awake around 6 a.m. and greet the sunrise on the front porch handing out kibble to the feral cats. Sometimes, I even grab a photo. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angel Awareness

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Silver James

Today, I’m going to talk about something not so dear to my heart. While this is mostly aimed at writers, anyone can more than likely relate. Writers and folks in the arts and public eye are going to get bad … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Changes

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Silver James

Those of us who write fiction most often live in our heads. We have worlds in the there, populated with place and people and critters and…well…lots of things. Quite often, we transpose our own experiences onto those of our characters. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Desire

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Silver James

Okay, I’m all over this because…hello! Romance author!!! And I write for the Harlequin Desire line. Plus, I have a new Harlequin Desire book that just released this week. You know, in case you’ve missed all the announcements I’ve been … Continue reading →

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