Tag Archives: WIPs

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Certainty

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Silver James

As I’m closing in on finalizing the detailse necessary to get CROSSFIRE released into the wild, I’m also thinking about everything that goes into the whole process. There’s a lot of work to do. Preparations to be made. Calculations of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Recognition

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Silver James

Ya wanna know somethin’? It’s fun when the prompt came from my own story. And I truly try not to cheat and just keep that scene going because…reasons! Like, the prompt might be at the beginning or the middle and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Silver James

When this first popped into my inbox this week, I thought I should save it and share it when I’m ready to start a new WIP. That could be awhile though. First come finished edits and proofs of CROSSFIRE and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Choice

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. It’s hot. I’m tired of editing but making myself do it anyway. On a happy note, I have NEW words to share! And yes, those words are about the Boston Wolves. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads* prompt is: **She had … Continue reading →

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Mondayitis

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Silver James

You know, I really should feel sorry for Monday. It is likely the most maligned day of the week. But, that said, here we go again. At least there’s only one more to go this month after today. In other … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Voices

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Silver James

Writer’s block. It’s a thing. Revisions roadblock. It’s also a thing. And usually, not because the writer thinks they’ve written a masterpiece but because they think it’s so bad there’s no help for it. Ah, we writers have so little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Dreaded Blurb

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Silver James

There was no #ThursdayThreads prompt last week so I’m doing something a little different for words this Wednesday. Y’all know how much I hate writing blurbs, right? I mean like burn-my-tongue, stab-myself-in-the-eye-with-a-fork, hit-my-funny-bone HATE writing these suckers. I have a … Continue reading →

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Monday Mutterings

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Silver James

Wow. We’re almost halfway through August. This is not a bad thing because by this time of year, I am sooo ready for Autumn to arrive with cooler temps. Fall is my favorite time of year. I feel invigorated and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Something to Talk About

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Silver James

Sometimes, I’m really happy that a few of my characters have accents. Take today’s inspiration **“What is she on about anyways?”** for example. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads prompt is tailor-made for one of my Irish Wolves. In today’s snippet, that would … Continue reading →

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Hot August Monday*

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Silver James

Actually, it’s only warm outside. Which is AMAZING! The jet stream finally pushed the heat dome back to the west, an ya’ll out that way? I’m sorry. (Not sorry. 😉 ) It’s almost pleasant as I head out to hit … Continue reading →

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