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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Cheshire Cat

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Silver James

I found this message from the Universe tucked waaay back in my draft file. I’m not sure why it got buried. In hindsight, I find it interesting because the first series of books I sold (to Wild Rose Press) were … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: To Fall or Not to Fall

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Silver James

This is the last Wednesday in September. The last quarter of the year starts Saturday. Where have the days gone?!?! I have new words today. Not many but I don’t want to give too much away with today’s snippet. What’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Memo

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Silver James

Note to self: Always upload to Amazon first to find typos so you can fix them before uploading to D2D. And yes, I had 3 weird typos that I missed in SEAL MOON. That said, I also fixed a bunch … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Inspiration

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Silver James

I know I’ve discussed inspiration before. In fact, I’ve done it often. Because, as a writer, I get asked about it a lot. We all do. Right? Writers, artists, musicians–anyone that uses their imaginations to create. That includes a parent … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Persistent Fall

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Silver James

Whoa! Lots to inpire us writers today! Believe it or not, this scene with 250 words. And it grew like the Green Giant’s magic bean vine. Our prompts this week include the #1lineWed. theme **PERSIST: Hold the fort, stay the … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Silver James

There’s not much going on around here. It’s just another Monday. A run to Wallyworld, a stop at Starbucks on the way home, and then the last little bit of work on SEAL MOON and getting it uploaded for preorder. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Miracle

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Silver James

Sometimes, completing a manuscript feels like a miracle. Writers love when a book seems to write itself. Inspiration is front and center, the words flow from our imaginations to our fingertips and appear on screen as we typity-type-type away. Then … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Payback

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Silver James

It is time, once again, for us writers to be inspired and scribble out some words because it is Wednesday and that;s what we do. Right? So, #1lineWed is back to somewhat inane themes but whatever. This week, the THEME, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Rescue Me

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Silver James

There’s a recipe, if you will, to creating a book and getting it ready for self-publication. The fun part is creating the characters and settings, plotting the story line, putting words and actions into the narrative. Then comes editing. Revisions. … Continue reading →

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Falling Into Monday

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Silver James

Mother Nature is such a tease! Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous. We had some rain overnight, then temps in the 50s and gray skies until noon. The sun came out and we were still below 70. I opened windows and turned … Continue reading →

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