Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats and Titles: Lemon-Blueberry Bread

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Silver James

I love blueberries. Blueberry muffins. Blueberry pancakes. I even buy extra packages of dried blueberries to add to our trail mix. I also like lemon. I put lemon in my tea, on fish, and lemon meringue pie is a favorite. … Continue reading →

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Dog Day Monday

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Silver James

Starting the second week of August means we really are hitting the Dog Days of Summer. What does that actually mean? Bein’ raised in the South, we always figured the term meant that it was so hot, the dogs wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Summertime

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Silver James

Y’all know I’m a southerner. And y’all know that I find the fine folks at It’s a Southern Thing to be hilarious. Why? Because they are so dead on! Today’s video is all about the things you will never hear … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal POV

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Silver James

So…writing hasn’t exactly been easy-peasy for…oh…quite awhile now. Writing was something I always did. If I wasn’t writing, I was thinking about writing because the stories were all there, milling about in my head just waiting for me to jot … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Little Miss Sunshine

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Silver James

It’s August. That means plenty of **SUNSHINE** in this neck of the woods so lots of inspiration for the #1lineWed challenge. I sort of stalled out on the WIP but a very wish author once advised, “If you get stuck, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Minty Lime Freeze

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Silver James

While we might have slightly cooler temps at the moment, this IS August and the heat will return. Why not enjoy a cool and light dessert that’s easy to make and lets you pretend to be sipping mojitos on a … Continue reading →

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Crescent Moon Monday

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Silver James

It’s August.  Summer vacation is coming to a close and school is gearing up to start. Shelves of school supplies entice me when I go to Wallyworld. I’m a sucker for office and school supplies, which is silly because I … Continue reading →

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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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