Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Casting

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Silver James

Why do we meet certain people at certain times in our lives? Why do we lose people–for whatever reasons–at others? Karma? God winks? Fate? Just because? I have no clue and I’m open to suggestions. That said, as a writer, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: You’re So Punny

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Silver James

So, progress. Slow. Not too steady, but progress. Today’s snippet comes from the new novella, MOON CROSSED, which is the middle part of MOONSTRUCK: BETRAYAL. While it might be in middle, it also time travels a little, back to when … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Easy Homemade Donuts

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Silver James

Dude! I’d buy a pastry bag just to make these! I ❤ Bavarian creme donuts and how easy is this?!?! Total Time – Prep and Cook approximately 20 Minutes10 servings What’s better than donuts? A recipe for Easy Homemade Donuts! … Continue reading →

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Monday 7 Come 11

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Silver James

What does that even mean? Yes, I know it has something to do with shooting craps. Why would anyone want to shoot crap? And how did craps get that name anyway? My brain very closely resembles a hamster on a … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: LOTR on Facebook

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Silver James

I gigglesnorted. A lot. I couldn’t help myself. Y’all know, if you follow me on Facebook, that I have a love/hate relationship with the platform, but I would friend these people. Immediately. I hope it brings a giggle to you. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worldbuilding

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Silver James

For many people, their world has narrowed to the small space they call home. Social interaction with anyone but family or roommates is at a minimum and it’s much the same with the outside world. I’d probably be pretty frantic … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: A Word to the Wise

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Silver James

Are you looking for some WISDOM? Or ENLIGHTMENT? This probably isn’t the place, even if those are the #1lineWed theme of the day. Just a word to the wise, if you are working from home and have no little eyes, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pancake Lasagna

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Silver James

Looking for something easy and different for breakfast, brunch or breakfast-for-dinner? Then Pancake Lasagna might just be the thing! It’s quick. It’s easy. It can be made ahead. What’s not to enjoy? Total Time: 45 Min.Prep Time: 15 Min.Cook Time: … Continue reading →

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May Day Monday

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Silver James

Hello! It’s the first Monday of May, in case y’all are keeping track. There was a previous week and a weekend. And now it’s Monday, the day I consider the beginning of my week, even though I know that Sunday … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Bruh!

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Silver James

I’m amazed at how creative people get. Evidently, this stuntman (and women, dog, and child!) challenge is a thing. All I know is that it was totally fun to watch and I’m not surprised it’s gone viral. Do you suppose … Continue reading →

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