Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Click

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Silver James

This struck me for two reasons. Well, probably more, but two right off the top of my head. One, it’s a nice message to get and hang onto in dark times. Two, isn’t this the way a lot of romances … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Middle Ground

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme is appropriate. It’s Wednesday. The middle of a normal work week. Of course, writers wouldn’t know about anything remotely resembling a normal work week. Sort of like anyone working retail! Anyway, it’s Hump Day and the theme … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Fudge Bottom Candy-Crunch Pie

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Silver James

Baby, it’s hot! And I’m all about the cool and creamy when it comes to sweet. I know a former EMT who feels the same way. Also…chocolate! You can’t go wrong with chocolate. Right? Total Time: 1 Hr. 20 Min. … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday, So Good to Me

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Silver James

I’m not really a Monday kinda gal. Or I didn’t used to be. Now? I’m lucky if I remember what any day of the week is, much less Monday. Bein’ older’n dirt sucks. That said, it certainly beats the alternative. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Horror

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Friday the 13th. I thought I’d share this little horror flick brought to y’all by It’s A Southern Thing. Stay safe out there, ya hear?!?

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Buttons

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Silver James

The world is pretty crazy. I cringe when I walk into a room with a TV tuned to the news. I can’t look at any of my social media feeds–which isn’t fair to the people I care about–but it’s self-preservation … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Heal Me

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Silver James

Guess what today is? #1lineWed which means a new snippet and today’s theme is **HEAL**. Have I mentioned Ronan O’Connor? Yeah, he’s the very sexy Wolf who is the nominal leader of Boston’s Irish mob. Wanna guess who his mate … Continue reading →

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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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