Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Spring Into Monday

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Silver James

PleasepleasepleasePLEASE! Let this be the last time we either have to spring forward or fall back. I have another meme that says, “Daylight has been saved so many times it should have a DNR.” I’m totally on board for that. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: A Lazy Southern Day

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Silver James

I…uhm…just watch. Have a great Friday and an awesome weekend. Just remember, stay lazy, m’friends, stay lazy!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Fiction

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Silver James

I almost feel like I should post the photo I normally use for Wednsday Words since I fell asleep at the keyboard yesterday and posted my usual Universe pic for Wednesday Words. I corrected it after I was up, moving, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Swirls

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Silver James

The second Wednesday of March. How can that be? Daylight Savings Time hits this weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is a week from today. Spring is in the air but I’m seeing swirls of dead leaves rather than new buds. Anyway. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chocolate Chunk-Streusel Coffee Cake

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Silver James

So…Chocolate chunks. Streusel. Coffee. Cake. What’s not to love right? Add in a cup of coffee on the side, a good book, a fork, and a little alone time. Works for me. Oh, did I mention quick and easy? This … Continue reading →

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Monday Comin’ Down

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Silver James

This is only the second Monday in March. Why does it seem like we should be halfway to St. Patrick’s Day by now? Oh. Wait. We ARE almost halfway there. Yeah, I probably need more coffee. It’s Monday. That’s my … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dr. Doolittle Edition

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Silver James

Okay. This made me smile. Critters. An intrepid “reporter.” Six minutes of pure procrastination on a Friday. What’s not to enjoy? Tomorrow is “First Saturday.” That means pancakes at the Post, siren test, and family lunch at Alvarado’s with the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angst

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Silver James

When plotting and writing a story–especially romance, there has to be conflict. External conflict. Internal conflict. Hopefully a mostly 50-50 split of the two. External conflict is easy. Those are things that happen mostly outside the Protaganists’ control, stuff that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Spring Thaw

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Silver James

So, another Hump Day, another snippet based on a #1lineWed theme. Thanks to that dang groundhog, today’s theme–**SPRING**–might be a little late in coming. And in light of the weather just past, I thought this totally random snippet would work … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon Pancake Dippers

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe, I had no clue which heroine eats these when she’s stressed but decided I had to find one, write her book, and include this!!! That’s when Sade walked past, munching one. We had a … Continue reading →

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