Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Surprise

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Silver James

So, I’ve mentioned previously that I sort of blanked out Thursday. That means I didn’t participate in Thursday Threads, even though the prompt–“She can hear us.”–is/was a good one! And the #1lineWed prompt was equally good–SURPRINGSLY, Off-guard, Taken by, Bombshell. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Teats & Titles: Italian Style

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Silver James

We celebrated my sister-in-law’s birthday last night at Olive Garden. I hadn’t eaten there in…wow…at least two years or so. Still love the salads and the bread sticks. For some reason, I started thinking about a “conversation” held on a … Continue reading →

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Middle Monday

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Silver James

Well, it’s sort of the middle. June has 30 days so technically, Wednesday is the exact middle but today puts two Sunday’s behind us and two Sundays to look forward to. I know. I’m weird. Psst. I totally identify with … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Commercial Break

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Silver James

Okay, y’all. I know this one is way longer than I usually post but trust me. I laughed out loud so many times, LG came in from the den to see what was so funny. Then I had to replay … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worldbuilding

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Silver James

I remember sitting on a panel at a writer’s conference one time. Most of the audience was comprised of new writers–either just published or still waiting. One of the questions asked by the moderator was: Which is most important–characters , … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sophisticated Tell-All

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Silver James

Yes, I won’t complain about how fast time is flying and how fast Wednesdays are hitting me in the face. June is already on a big start toward full summer. I’m not ready! However, it is time for a snippet … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Silver James

It’s June. How did that happen? Why is June the season for weddings? You know, that whole June bride thing. I’m sure I know the mythology behind it but it’s buried in the London fog that is my brain currentl … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Parental Myths

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Silver James

We’ve all heard them. Some of us have actually uttered them. And this is what would happen if they were all true. Have a great weekend. I’m watching softball. What are y’all doin’?

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Silver James

Ya know, considering the state of the world in 2022–and especially the last week or so, I figure this is a message we all need. No musing. No philosophizing. Just this: Love where you’ve been. Love where you’re at. Love … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: End of Week Attempt

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Silver James

It’s that time of the week again. Words. New words. And new prompts that will hopefully get you writers in the mood and will entertain the readers. Once again, I doubled up. Two birds and all that. #1lineWed theme is … Continue reading →

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