Tag Archives: Universe

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Spark

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Silver James

It’s that time of year. I know not everyone celebrates Christmas but we do so bear with me. When I was a kid, I always dreamed big leading up to Christmas. I didn’t want a pony, I wanted a horse. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Silver James

It’s November. For many writers, that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The goal is to write of novel of at least 50K words beginning at the midnight between October 31 and November 1 and ending at midnight on November … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Silver James

One of the strategems that romance writers often use to create drama and tension is the “Great Misunderstanding”–words or actions tossed out that create hurt feelings. In romance, this has become if not a trope, a cliché. This in and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Silver James

Days just keep passing by. I suppose it beats the alternative. Okay, it definitely beats the alternative. Anyway, after last week’s “All Bad Things” happening, I was looking for something a little positive to think about because we need all … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Trick and Treats

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Silver James

Are you ready for the spooky stuff? Yeah…me neither. I can’t believe October is over and NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow. Well…technically, it starts at midnight tonight. I won’t be writing then. It’s freaking cold here–like record-setting cold high temperatures and snow/sleet. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Footprints

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, I get an idea for a book, one that is straight. Straight mystery. Straight thriller. Straight science fiction. Straight fantasy. I’ve even had ideas for westerns, historical fiction, and horror. But when I start to write something “straight,” I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Release

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Silver James

Waaaay back in the day, we used to put inspirational posters up on our walls. Or posters of a hot rock star (looking at you Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere and the Raiders). Farrah Fawcett in that tank suit…(the guys … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Absolutes

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Silver James

It all comes down to this… The evolution of all spiritual life, Silver, includes 3 absolutes: 1. You will love. 2. You will be loved. 3. The former will eventually be far more important to you than the latter. Grasshopper, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Silver James

So, it’s a day. Not a great day. Not even a good day. This is not the blog I planned to post. Nope. After a fitful night’s sleep filled with worries and anxiety, I woke up this morning to a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Silver James

I’m nosy. I eavesdrop on conversations in public places. I watch people. I want to know what’s going on. Why? Because I’m a writer. Writers are almost always students of human nature. We have to be. Yes, characters and stories … Continue reading →

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