Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Silver James

I’ve been doing some brainstorming, hoping to find inspiration for a quick Christmas story to share with my faithful readers. It’s sort of become a thing. We’ll see where Iffy goes. In the meantime, it’s time for #1lineWed and the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Melting Snowmen Bombs

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Silver James

Evidently, melting hot cocoa bombs are a thing. Who knew?!? I tumbled across the recipe and had to agree with the person who shared the recipe. This is what they had to say on the matter: This melting snowman hot … Continue reading →

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Three Mondays Before Christmas

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Silver James

I’m ignoring that today is Monday. I shouldn’t since I lazed around yesterday and got nothing accomplished. Last week was…busy. But not. Yes, makes no sense and presents a conundrum. I love saying that word. Anyway… I did very little … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-All: Up All Night

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Silver James

Things that keep me up at night: If quitters never win, and winners never quit, who the heck came up with “Quit while you’re ahead? I’m a fan of the “lolcat” website, cheezburger.com. Some make me laugh, some me awwww. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Editing

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Silver James

This messge from the Universe dropped into my inbox and I was like…See!?! This!!! I KNEW The Universe was in publishing. LOL This is what every writer I know goes thorugh. Doesn’t matter if we are plotters or pantsers, plantsers … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Metaphorically Speaking

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Silver James

It’s December. And Wednesday. I can’t say I’m sorry to see the tail end of 2020 but it seems that I’m losing time. Contstantly. Anyway, it’s Wednesday and that means words, metaphorically speaking, which happens to be the THEME for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Washington Apple Cake

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Silver James

It might be the first of December but it’s still Autumn and the fruits of the fall harvest still abound. Right? Especially apples. Mmm, mmm good! I have no idea if this recipe was inspired by the president or the … Continue reading →

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Triple Espresso of a Monday

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Silver James

Mondays after a long holiday weekend are…like triple espresso Mondays–a real kick to the system. Which is weird because I work at home and there are times when I’m not sure which day of the week I’m actually in until … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Sinema

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Silver James

In the Time of Covid, is anyone actually getting up at the butt crack of dawn for all those Black Friday deals? Or do you just have trouble getting up and moving in the morning? *eyes LG* You can always … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Silver James

This has been a weird year. So many of us feel isolated and alone. I hope you can share this holiday with loved ones. If not, know that I care about you! Today, I’m reversing roles with the Universe because…well, … Continue reading →

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