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Mid-January Monday

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Silver James

It is Monday, though here in the States it’s also a federal holiday celebrating the life of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. As a writer, most holidays don’t mean much. Writers just keep writing. The same goes for first … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Lost and Found

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Silver James

Regular readers have heard me explain my writing process before. I’m a puzzler. I often use prompts, get wild hairs, get hit by a lightning bolt of inspiration, and other craziness. I haven’t written a book in linear fashion, ie. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Get Off of My Lawn

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Silver James

Since last week’s #1lineWed theme was *OLD*, I figured this week’s theme should be **YOUNG**. You know, for reasons! 😉 Anyway, it also gave me an idea of how to start the new WIP. At the moment, the working title … Continue reading →

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Second Monday

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Silver James

So…I sort of ignored the New Year last week. In fact, I pretty ignored the world from between Christmas and a day or two after New Year’s because…sick! This is like the 3rd year a row that I’ve been sick … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Old = New #1lineWed

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Silver James

A new year, a new series of #1lineWed themes. Today’s theme: **OLD** should be an easy one for most writers. There’s old news, old friends, old clothes, old age, old…take your pick. In my case, the first bit that popped … Continue reading →

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New Year Stuffs

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Silver James

So…I have one resolution for 2018–either do all my Christmas shopping by Labor Day or do it on line. This is the third year in a row I’ve been sick over the holidays and I’m sick and tired! I managed … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Gift Sets

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Silver James

In keeping with the season, #1ineWed is playing along. This week’s theme is **GIFT**. I had to look through several WIPs and “unattached” scenes. GIFT is not a word I use often and though presents have been given and certain … Continue reading →

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Monday Before Monday Before

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Silver James

Next Monday is Christmas Eve. Every time I think about it, I have to grab a brown-paper bag and breathe into it. Just sayin’. So. There was a week before this past weekend. It was a long week. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Following the Universe’s Heart

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Silver James

I’ve done a lot of things in my life. Of course, when you’re older than dirt, that’s sort of expected. Still, I can’t count on one hand the number of careers I’ve had. Not sure that’s a good thing but … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Making Magic

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Silver James

This is a magical time of year, or it should be. Hence, today’s #1lineWed theme is **MAGIC**. As y’all know, I’m a puzzler. I’m often inspired to write a scene for a future book, sometimes not knowing who the characters … Continue reading →

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