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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Cat Man Do

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Silver James

Okay, I want this dude for a friend! How cool is he?!?! Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Leave a Message

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Silver James

I used to dream a lot. Vivid dreams. And I usually remembered them when I awoke the next morning. Often, those dreams became ideas for stories. Then I sort of stopped dreaming. I’m not sure when exactly. It’s just…I woke … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Bleeding Heart

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Silver James

The #1lineWed theme is **BLEED**. Considering the current plot point in the Mob Wolves WIP, it was a natural and gave me some awesome inspiration. I’m in Chapter 3 and the O’Hara faction is moving to…consolidate, let’s say, the Mob … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: BBQ Chicken with Grilled Apples Salad

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Silver James

When it’s too hot to cook, it’s time to go to Plan B–grilling! This tasty salad combines a lot of flavor with easy prep, cook, and clean-up. What more could you want on a summer evening after a hard day … Continue reading →

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Sweatin’ Out Monday

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Silver James

Baby, I WISH it was cold out there. It’s not. It’s hot, Hot, HOT! Overnight low was close to 80 and with humidity in the upper 80s range? Ugh. Just…ugh! I don’t like to sweat. Saunas and steam baths are … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Genii in a Gravy Boat

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Silver James

This one is for my friend, B.E. Sanderson who writes an amazing Djinn series and will totlally crack up over this one. Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fortunetelling

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Silver James

So. I used to tell fortunes. Sort of. Very seldom for others, usually for myself. I used tarot cards. And I once tried Viking runes. I never got an intuitive feel for them like I did the tarot. I used … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Time to Take Out the Trash

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Silver James

Friday is trash day around here but Wednesday’s #1lineWed theme is **JUNK, TRASH, GARBAGE.** And boy did that fit right in with the scene I needed to write yesterday. Warning, this is a first draft. It might be boring. I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bites

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Silver James

I grew up in the Southwest. Sweet and spicey is a standard combination in food. I also like jalepenos, cheese, and bacon. I mean, seriously, what’s not to find yummy there? I’d never thought about adding a little sweet to … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Silver James

July is just past half over. Two weeks left until we hit August. Days are slowly getting shorter and nights longer. I don’t have a problem with that. These are the dog days of summer, the lazy dazy days of … Continue reading →

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