Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Goals

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Silver James

November is done. I came to the end of National Novel Writing Month with just over 50K words written in MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON. My goal is to get finished by the end of the year so it can get edited, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: A Year’s Time

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Silver James

How can it be the first of December already!?!? This year has flown by which makes today’s #1lineWed THEME of **ONE YEAR AGO** very apropos. This scene is very rough, has been rewritten once and will be revised again, especially … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Caramel-Bourbon Pecan Pie

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Silver James

There weren’t many slices of my plain ol’ pecan pie leftover from Thanksgiving. Good thing I didn’t make this version. There would have been none left! This treat takes Southern cooking to a whole new level! Total Time: 3 Hr. … Continue reading →

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Long Weekend Monday

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Silver James

November is coming to an end. For a month with only 30 days, this one has seemed almost interminable, while zipping by at the same time. Also, it’s the Monday after a looong holiday weekend for those people are working. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Thanksgiving, Southern Style

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Silver James

I hope everyone had a safe, sane, and enjoyable Thanksgiving, no matter how you celebrated. The folks at It’s a Southern Thing are at it again, and I’m pretty sure everyone will find at least once thing to identify with … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Heart

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Silver James

I’m just going to let the Universe speak for itself. There’s not much I can add. Always follow your heart, Silver, unless it’s been broken, then you must lead it. Back into love, The Universe ©www.tut.com Did you know, Silver, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sibling Rivalry

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Silver James

NOTE: Crud. I  somehow didn’t get the autopost time right. Sorry I’m late. 🤦🏼‍♀️ The Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Wow. This week has flown by. Since this holiday is centered on family, today’s #1lineWed THEME of **SIBLINGS** is rather fitting. This … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brown Butter Caramel Sauce

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Silver James

There’s still time to grab supplies and whip up this yummy dessert in time for Thanksgiving. And if you are in a part of the world who won’t be eating turkey, ham, turducken, *insert meat of your choice plus all … Continue reading →

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Monday of Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Silver James

This month is getting closer to the end. After today, there’s only one more Monday. Months should NOT have FIVE Mondays. Because there’s never a month that only has three. Right? Here in the US, Thursday is Thanksgiving Day or … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Sing Along

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Silver James

So…I saw this… And I thought, “Self, you’d go to Mass with this priest.” And I would. Father Ray reminds me a lot of the Episcopal priest who officiated at my dad’s memorial serive. As we were planning things, I … Continue reading →

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