Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Celtic Echoes

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Silver James

Here. Have a 6 minute vacation on me. Hint, this is who Aisling could be if she ever figures things out. Also, if I could manipulate AI like these folks, I’d have some AMAZING book trailers and videos! Have a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Boom

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Silver James

Here we are on Thursday once again. It’s a good thing the Universe has thoughts because me? Yeah, not so much. Then I had an interesting conversation with an aspiring writer. She mentioned that she’d toyed with the idea of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Goodbye Girl

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Silver James

Once again, I have words for Wednesday. Sadly, I didn’t win, place or show in last week’s Thursday Threads but that’s okay. Three in a row is pushing it! Luckily, the prompt that was chosen from my previous win lent … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Blue(Moon)berry Delight

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Silver James

Much too often, I’m a day late and a dollar short. In this case, I’m about nine days late. That said, better late than never, right? Today’s recipe is about as easy as it comes, is light but filling, and … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, It’s Monday

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Silver James

I wish I could. Just lie here. Or there, actually, because technically, I’m sitting at my desk. I’d still be in bed (not the couch) but I have things to do, coffee to drink, words to conquer. At the moment, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Folded Flag

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Silver James

I’m a big fan of Black Rifle coffee–a company created and run by veterans. They make funny videos to advertise their brand. They enjoy their coffee. They are as patriotic as all get out. One of their co-founders, Mat Best, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Dragons

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Silver James

Writers are an odd bunch. We often live in our imaginations. Our best friends are fictional characters. We freak out–both good and bad–over the weirdest things. This is especially true when we’re working on a project. We obsess over which … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sign Up

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Silver James

Well, good news and bad news. Which do you want first? Bad news, right? To get it over with? Yeah, I’m with you. So, there was no Thursday Threads last week. The blog writer who hosts the challenge was otherwise … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Jake Version

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Silver James

First and foremost, Jake is home, resting, in a bit of pain, but is still his sweet, mellow self. I picked him up about 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon. He walked to the car and climbed in all by himself. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Mission

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Silver James

I’m typing this about noon on Sunday, so evedn though you’re reading this on Monday, my brain is too discombobulated to translate times. As y’all are reading this, we’re at the vets with Jake. I don’t know how long we’ll … Continue reading →

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