Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bubbly Cheesy Shrimp Dip

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Silver James

Disclaimer: Only had a FB Messenger party to help out a friend who is a Pampered Chef consultant. I bought some stuff. I’m on their email list. That’s where I got this recipe. And I’m halfway tempted to spend the … Continue reading →

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Monday is the New Orange

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Silver James

 It’s cold. Period. Not frigid, but coat, hat & gloves cold. And rainy. What’s on my agenda? A trip to Wallyworld. Yeah, didn’t plan that out but I sort of did. Because no one will want to be out and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Don’t Like the Weather?

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Silver James

Will Rogers once said, “If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, stick around for 15 mintues. It’ll change.” Or words to that effect. Anyway, yesterday, we topped out at 86 degrees. Then the cold front came through and our … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Clinging

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Silver James

One of the hardest things an author has to do during the process of writing, editing, and publishing, is figuring out when to stop. It’s a hamster wheel. Heck, I don’t often read my own books, not because I don’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Squeeee

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed THEME is **ONOMATOPOEIA** which not so much a phrase as it is a device. Like, squee. Not that I’m excited or anything that NIGHT WISH is live on Amazon and Kobo. Yes, you can click on the title … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: No-Oven Peanut Butter Squares

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Silver James

I’m all about the no-bake, quick and easy yummy treats, especially when they resemble a favorite candy–Reeces Peanut Butter Cups. Only these are home-made. The hardest part of the whole recipe? Waiting the hour for them to chill so you … Continue reading →

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Monday Chills and Thrills

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Silver James

Yes. I’m running late. I can explain! No, really. See, after we got back from family time yesterday, I sat down to edit NIGHT WISH. And I just kept working. And working. And working. And, dang it! The story is … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Princess

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Silver James

It’s a Southern thing, y’all. Just go with it and enjoy the laughs. Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Excuses

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Silver James

This is something we all do. You can admit it to yourself. You don’t have to acknowledge it here. I’ll admit it out loud. I make excuses. Especially when I should be doing something–like writing. Or editing. Or marketing. I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Face Mask Required

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Silver James

I have no idea how it can suddenly be Wednesday again but it is and therefore it is time for more Wednesday Words. I won’t mask my astonishment that time flies. Or that I’m currently using masking tape to piece … Continue reading →

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