Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon-wrapped Jalapenos

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Silver James

If you like the spicy, this appetizer is for you! If you like a little spicy, there are ways noted in the tips on turning down the heat. Me? I love these things but then I grew up on Tex-Mex … Continue reading →

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Monday Sunshine

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Silver James

Well. Last week was something…speshul. Not! I think the only record we didn’t break around here was the total continuous hours of below freezing temperatures. The frigid ice box of storm kept us there sor 293 hours. The old record … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Weather

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Silver James

Yes, the weather was miserable this week. But we Southerners are resilient if nothing else. Also, we’ve learned to laugh and roll with the punches. Now we’re just waiting for the snow mountains to melt and the temps to return … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angel Awareness

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Silver James

Today, I’m going to talk about something not so dear to my heart. While this is mostly aimed at writers, anyone can more than likely relate. Writers and folks in the arts and public eye are going to get bad … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Heart

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. There’s still snow and cold and I’m really, REALLY glad I kept my heavy-duty hairdryer even after I cut my hair really short. Frozen toilet water line a couple of days running. At least all the other water … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: King Cake

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Fat Tuesday! It’s Mardi Gras. It’s also release day for FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE. Click on the title to go grab your copy if you haven’t preordered. In the meantime, I’m going be enjoying one of my “heart homes” — … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Monday

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Silver James

Y’all, it’s FREAKING COLD out there! And it’s gonna get worse before it gets better. As I’m typing this, I’m wrapped in my OSU Cowboys Snuggly, wearing heavy socks and fuzzy houseshoes. On a normal winter day, I’m in flannel … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Yes, Ma’am!

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Silver James

Are you a woman of “an age?” Are you a guy who doesn’t quite get “The Rules?” Then this video is for you. And yes, it IS a Southern ThingTM because “ma’am” is not an insult. If you’re under the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Changes

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Silver James

Those of us who write fiction most often live in our heads. We have worlds in the there, populated with place and people and critters and…well…lots of things. Quite often, we transpose our own experiences onto those of our characters. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Up First

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Silver James

Another week, another Wednesday, more words! Today’s #1lineWed theme is all about firsts: INAUGURAL – Initial. First. The beginning. Making it official. And what’s a better beginning that Chapter 1, wherein our intrepid FBI agents find their first clue, start … Continue reading →

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