Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Coffee-Caramel Sauce

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just get a craving. Sometimes, you have the stuff on hand to mix up exactly what will satisfy that craving. This just might do it if you like the taste of caramel and coffee. Total time, including Prep: … Continue reading →

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A Monday to Remember

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Silver James

Twenty-six years ago, it was a Wednesday. At 9:02 a.m., the very fabric of Oklahoma City changed. I didn’t arrive on scene until 9:35 a.m. and I was the only forensic fire photographer at the time. It was chaos. It … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Fox Tale

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Silver James

I love old British dudes. And this one reminds me of Dennis Mira, a character in the In Death series of books. Dennis is a college professor who doesn’t button his cardigans correctly and gets a little bumfuzzled but is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Make Believe

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Silver James

The Universe has been keyed into my psyche of late. Well, my writer’s psyche, anyway. It seems that I’m getting a message every day or so with insignts into this whole gig. Writing is a process. Everyone who does this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Good Egg

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Silver James

Welpers, apparently, I’ve violated Facebooks so-called “Community Standards.” I’m locked out of my personal page AND my author page. I’m so sick of social media. I’d just retreat to my writer’s cave but then how could I keep up with … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Silver James

Okay, I’ll admit, I’m not sure that gravy goes with this dish but some people might. Still, easy peasy and tasty. I just need to remember to add the ingredients to my grocery list. In fact, I’m going to do … Continue reading →

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Monday the 12th of Never

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Silver James

Sunrise. Sunset. Day. Night. This old world just keeps spinning along and time passes. Totally beats the altermative, I’m thinking. I do wish Mother Nature would stop drinking though. Yesteray? 80+ degrees, blue skies, gorgeous, so long as you were … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Muddy Waters

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Silver James

Since I mentioned it earlier in the week, I’ve been thinking about the movie. Beside two of my favorite actors, it also has some of the greatest movies lines and probably my favorite “comic” fight scene. Prepare to get muddy … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Dreams Happen

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Silver James

I used to dream a lot. Vivid dreams. Some were pretty weird. Some were wishful thinking. Some were plotting and planning because I’d be thinking about a story or a character or whatever situation needed to be addressed in real … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Enemy Mine

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Silver James

Friends and foes. Lovers and enemies. Sometimes they are the same. Sometimes they should be the same but those involved are too stubborn. Our #1lineWed THEME for the day is *ENEMY*. I found this snippet in the current WIP. And … Continue reading →

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