Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Layered Pumpkin Brownies

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Silver James

Late start today. I blame it on the “new and improved” WordPress. Also, it’s election day here in the States so there’s no telling what’s happening to the intrawebz. 🙄 Yes, that’s me rolling my eyes. Anyway, we need some … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Silver James

The night we switch to Daylight Savings Time–or switch back, I can never remember which time we’re actually on!–also happens to be Halloween AND we have BOTH a Hunters Moon AND a Blue Moon. Was I smart enough to capitalize … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Slaw & Order

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Silver James

Y’all, I would so totally watch this show! Grab your favorite beverage, put your feet up, kick back, and watch. Sometimes, it makes me so proud to be a southerner. 😉 Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favorite Halloween witch, Only!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal First Steps

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Silver James

So, I have a new book out in the wild. Psst. It’s NIGHT WISH, in case y’all missed it. And I have another book due to Aces Press no later than November 30. In all the crazy weather over the … Continue reading →

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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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