Tag Archives: WIPs

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Plotting

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Silver James

While today’s message from the Universe is meant for what we do in our everyday lives–and this is definitely a message we all need to hear, pay attention to, and respond to it in kind–but if you write fiction, take … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: ??

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Silver James

Wait…Wasn’t is just Wednesday a day or two ago? Yikes. The days are all running together. The end of the year is rushing at us and I. Am. NOT. Ready! That said, seeing as it is now Wednesday I have … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Middle with Monday

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Silver James

This cat is my spirit animal today. And yes, he rather resembles Pete when I wake him up because he’s decided to sleep between me and the edge of the bed and it’s the middle of the night and I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sleep Deprived

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Silver James

Whatever happened to the camel? You remembe the one, right? The camel what wandered through an office being punny about Hump Day. Is it sad that I remember the camel but not the product? Anyway, it IS Hump Day so … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It Matters

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Silver James

Who else feels hung over this morning? And I don’t necessarily mean because you were out–or in–drinking last night. This election season has been an emotional rollercoaster. Today, this is a politic free zone. I’ve no clue at the time … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Silver James

Y’all know how I feel about Daylight Saving Time. And yes, Saving is “singular.” No S on the end. The government just needs to leave Time well enough alone. And this whole “Save Daylight” movement? Nuh-uh. Nope. Just say no. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Briefly Speaking

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Silver James

So, I still have a bit of a book hangover from finishing MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON, editing and revising, publishing, and marketing. As a result, I have not started a new project though I am leaning toward one that’s been on … Continue reading →

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TGIFriday Surprise

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Silver James

*points to picture* Ta-da! There’s the cover for the new book! I have to admit that this one ranks right up there on my list of favorites and I’ve had some good covers, even if I do say so myself. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Oops

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Silver James

Uhm….this is late. I’m late. But I have a good excuse! I was brain deep in edits. I got through 350 pages of what I call the “first sweep edits.” That one takes care of typos and minor fixes and/or … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Inspiration

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Silver James

Inspiration. It comes in many forms and at odd times. Usually when it is most distracting. This is a bad thing because most authors are easily distracted. I know this is very true whenever I look in the mirror. Squirrel! … Continue reading →

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