Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Labor Day Monday

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Silver James

Okay. Tomorrow is actually Tuesday but for everyone who works for a living, it will feel like Monday. Right? Happy Labor Day to those of us here in the States. In “jetting” around this past weekend, I discovered that several … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Hi Ho, Silver!

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Silver James

Okay. I couldn’t resist. And I almost forgot that today is Friday and I need a video to post. So here. Have some rather zany silliness and enjoy. Happy Labor Day Weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Winks

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Silver James

So. Y’all know that I have a really weird writing process. I call myself a Puzzler (as opposed to a Plotter and/or a Pantser). I work a jigsaw puzzle by putting all the straight-edged pieces togethr to form the  framework. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Take the Fall

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Silver James

Allegedly, today is the meteorological start of Fall. Our heat index is forecast for 105 so you can’t prove that by me. But it is Wednesday, which means time for #1lineWed THEME and inspiration. Today’s prompt is **FALL**. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Meatball and TATER TOTS® Packets

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Silver James

It’s still hot outside and Labor Day is coming up. This quick, one-and-done meal cooked on the grill is perfect for the weather and the holiday. Plus all the major food groups are covered! What more could you want? Total … Continue reading →

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Last August Monday

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Silver James

What is it about time? It just keeps passing, not like a lazy river but like a flash flood. Last week, Monday came dark and early. I took a nap and suddenly, it was Friday. How does that even happen?!?! … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Drive-thru

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Silver James

How many of you have said or thought the things portrayed by the fine folks at It’s A Southern Thing? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Long and Short

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Silver James

Writing should be easy for writers, right? Yeah, about that. Writing is a process and all of us have our own way of connecting the dots, mapping the route, crossing the Ts. Some of us can sit down, stare at … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Moon Struck

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Silver James

Wednesday. Words. And today’s #1lineWed theme of **MOON** is perfect for me. I mean, c’mon. Seriously!?!?! I might have shared this snippet before and while it might seem like a spoiler, it really isn’t. Trust me. Anyway, it sort of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Lemon Cake with Cheesecake Tunnel

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Silver James

It’s party time! First, I’m part of the totally awesome celebration over at Long and Short Reviews! They’ve been reviewing and celebrating romance for 14 years. FOURTEEN, people! And they are doing it up in style–by highlighting some of their … Continue reading →

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