Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday Madness

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Silver James

How much longer for March Madness? At least one of the Oklahoma teams made it to the Sweet Sixteen. Good on you, ORU. It’s Monday again. The last one this month. The fact there have been FIVE Mondays in March … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Spring is Sprung

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Silver James

Last Saturday, Spring officially arrived. Of course, within days, we had tornadoes and snow and then warm weather before our temps plummeted and it rained. That’s okay. It’s a Southern Thing. Which is why this video made me gigglesnort. Gigglesnorts … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Story Time

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Silver James

I occasionally appear on writers’ panels. Or I used to before the universal shut-down, and you’ll note that’s with a small “u” so I’m talking in broad terms rather than referring specifically to the Universe. Anyway, writers on panels often … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: What Goes Round

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day. It’s time for #1lineWed and I have a big ol’ snippet to share. This is like hot-off-the-presses first draft so forgive typos, awkward sentence structure and all the other oops that are part of a first draft. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon-Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Silver James

This dish takes a bit longer than the recipes I usually toss up here, but this is a stick-to-your-ribs meal that guys like a lot. I’m not a big fan of dark meat when it comes to chicken and turkey, … Continue reading →

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Monday Marching Orders

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Silver James

Good grief. After today, there’s STILL another Mopnday in this month. Also, I’m still all messed up over DST. I woke up yesterday morning to the chirpy weatherman announcing the 6 o’clock weather report and stating that we still had … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: What About Now?

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Silver James

Sometimes, a song provides inspiration. Sometimes, inspiration finds a song. This is a song I’ve loved since it first came out and when I wrote a scene featuring Sinjen for this current WIP, I knew this was the song that … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Relationships

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Silver James

My current manscript is giving me fits. Just when I thought the characters had started to cooperate, the plot took on a life of its own. I shouldn’t be surprised. And I shouldn’t be frustrated. Writing a book–especially a romance … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Wearin’ o’the Green

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Silver James

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! It doesn’t matter if you’re green with envy or if the green-eyed monster has reared its ugly head. It’s not easy being green even if you have a green thumb. Is Green Day a favorite band? … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Irish Nachos

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Silver James

Need a quick appetizer or a side dish with some kick? Or maybe you’re looking for something different to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. Which is tomorrow. You have time to hit the grocery store and grab the ingredients for … Continue reading →

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