Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Rhyme or Reason

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Silver James

It’s a new week and that should mean a new words in a snippet except… Yikes. Two weeks in a row now. First, I judged Thursday Threads then last week, the writer hosting the challenge was out of town. Tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: This, That and Another

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Silver James

I can’t think of one of my book titles to go with a recipe and besides, y’all have either bought all my books or you aren’t going to. That’s okay. I’m not mad. The whole point of the Treats & … Continue reading →

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Middle Monday

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Silver James

I am determined not to be a slug this week. I have every intention of meeting each day with optimism and perserverance. So far, so good. Weekend. Saturday. There was afternoon soccer. We took both dogs. The trip up was … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Bananas

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Silver James

This has been a tough week. I’ve cried more often than I’ve laughed. This make me smile so I’m sharing. If you ever get the chance to see the Savannah Bananas in person, go! That said, the waiting list for … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Dark Days

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Silver James

Yesterday proved that a certain segment of this world never learned from what happened 24 years ago today. How do people raised with the freedoms and advantages provided by the USA hate that much? They preach tolerance and acceptance and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Umbrellas

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Silver James

Well. I didn’t win last week’s Thursday Threads. In fact, I didn’t write anything. Not for the flashfiction challenge. I was the judge. As a result, y’all are getting a bit more than usual. This is part of a scene … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: CinnaMoon Rollups

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Silver James

Since FB didn’t want to play nice with my blog photo yesterday, I decided to feature MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON for today. These CinnaMoon Rollups fit right in with reading while there’s a full moon. They’re easy. They’re tasty. But you … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Monday

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Silver James

Who saw the full moon last night? 🙋🏼‍♀️ The weekend was nice and cool. Sadly, a bit of heat is coming back this week but we’re talking highs in the mid-80s so I really can’t complain. Humidity is not really … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Neighbors

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Silver James

This can’t be true of only Southern neighbors, though it is certainly true of them. Also, I LIKE Cherry Vanilla. Just sayin’… Have a great weekend, all. It’s First Saturday for us so sirens and family lunch. Plus college football. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Surprises

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Silver James

Every writer has their own process. We’re usually divded into one of two groups–Pantser or Plotters. There are variations within those groups. Someone who knows where the story begins, what happens along the way in a 1-2-3-4-5 way and how … Continue reading →

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