Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Feelings

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Silver James

As a romance author, one of the most important things I must imbue in my characters is their emotions. All the joy, hate, sadness, love, despair, jealousy, surprise, anticipation, trust and distrust, fear, amusement, bravery, disgust… The list of emotions … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Power Hungry

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another word theme. It’s springtime so there should be lots of flower power going on. I hope doesn’t take a lot of will power to read today’s snippet. Yup, today’s #1lineWed power word is…POWER! Do y’all remember Lucky … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Easy Fruit Cobbler with Cinnamon

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Silver James

Who loves fruit cobblers? 🙋‍♀️ Today’s treat is ready in about an hour because it takes no time to prepare and bakes in a jiffy. And you can use all different kinds of fruit. Total Time: 55 Min,Prep Time: 15 … Continue reading →

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Monday? Are You Sure?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Silver James

I know this because we had Chinese for dinner last night. Yes, our favorite Chinese restaurant reopened and we are glad! Decision making is so much easier with the routine–and it helps me keep track of the days of the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: I Dare You!

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Silver James

OMG! All the FEELS! This is why I write and read romance. And I ❤ Kelly Clarkson. This is her new release. Take 3 minutes and fall in love. I dare you!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Criticism

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Silver James

Ouch. Criticism hurts. Bad reviews sting. Rejections make you wonder if you’ll ever add new words to a page again. Been there. Done that. Didn’t buy the T-shirt. Silver, the need to criticize belies a longing for recognition, appreciation, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: World View

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Silver James

Wednesday, huh? It’s a good thing I keep a schedule on this blog. I’d be lost otherwise. Even so, I’m usually stumbling around trying to figure out just what day it is. So, over on Twitter, the theme is World … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Beef Tips and Noodles

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Silver James

What do you do when you need a hot and hearty meal in a hurry? And you have picky eaters? (More about that down below…) It’s simple. You throw together this fast and easy and on-so-good dish! Total Time: 30 … Continue reading →

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Another Monday in the New Normal

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Silver James

And time moves on. Again, other than the weirdness of life on lockdown, my life isn’t that much different. No complaints. Except I do seem to be losing track of which day of the week it is a bit more. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Unicorn Hunting

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Silver James

I used to collect unicorns. I still have a bunch–a few strung about the house/my office, but most packed away in a box somewhere. But when I tumbled across this video, I had to laugh, with tongue firmly in cheek. … Continue reading →

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