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Thursday Thoughts Universal Paradox

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Silver James

Somedtimes we writers get too set in our ways. We get comfortable. We write the same stories, in varying variations of plot and character. This is true of all of us except those who write only one book. It’s quite … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Just Breathe

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Silver James

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Yes, today’s Wednesday Words took top honors in last week’s #ThursdayThreads competition. I’ll admit that at first, due to the phrasing of the prompt, I had to think about what to write. This actually is fun. … Continue reading →

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Mocha Monday

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Silver James

Why yes, I AM going to stop at Starbucks to grab a venti mocha frappucino on my way home from Wallyworld today. While my list is fairly short, considering the weather we had Sunday morning, I’ll be taking the long … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Triple Crown

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Silver James

This is what if feels like to get an idea for a new book: Shaping, shifting, molding, making: What people do when they discover their imagination. Spinning, curling, dipping, twirling: What people do when they discover their wings. Beaming, glowing, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Silver James

Did everyone here in the States have a safe and sane 4th of July? We always have idiots who pop off illegal fireworks. Jake, having been shot at before he was rescued, freaks out. I don’t freak out but it … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Monday

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Silver James

So, back in the day when I actually had to get up, put on real clothes, and commute to a job, I learned that, when it comes to messing up the work week, the only thing worse than a 3-day … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal You

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Silver James

When I first recieved this message from the Universe, I read it and deleted it. But it stuck with me due to something a sister writer said about channeling real-life personal events into current fictional WIPs. What she said and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Assistant?:

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Silver James

Once again, Iffy is remaining closed-lipped when it comes to CROSS FIRE but she’s all over the Boston Wolves. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads prompts was **I was her assistant.** I went a bit “off-road” with the prompt and split it, which … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Law 123

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Silver James

Conflict. It’s what often drives the plot engine. Oh, and character development. There’s a famous quote in writing circles: “In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” It’s been attributed to Willaim Faulkner but you can’t prove that by me. There’s … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Truth is Out There

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Silver James

Are there any rhymes or sayings about Wednesday? None come to mind yet here it is Wednesday once again and time for new words. Iffy had lots of fun with last week’s Thursday Threads prompt: **“That one may be true.”** … Continue reading →

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