Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Monday’s Gettin’ Old

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Silver James

So. It’s Monday. It’s the first day of March. And I’m a year older. Sucks to be me. 🙄 I’m kidding. I’ve been older than dirt for as long as I can remember. What’s one more day or one more … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Weather Part 2

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Silver James

Ah, spring is almost in the air. Along with storm sirens. Winter might not be quite ready to let go but spring is in the wings waiting for us. That time of year is coming and my heroine, Britt Owens, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Good Morning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Silver James

I’m not a morning person. At least, I didn’t used to be. Now? I’m usually awake around 6 a.m. and greet the sunrise on the front porch handing out kibble to the feral cats. Sometimes, I even grab a photo. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I’ll Be Missing You

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Silver James

So, Wednesday. The sun in shining, the snow has melted, and the temps remain above freezing. Yay. It’s also time for #1lineWed with the intriguing theme of **MISSING** which just happens to fit right in with the ol’ WIP. The … Continue reading →

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