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On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Say Please

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Silver James

I had a Siberian Husky. Micco, once the light bulb came on, was people. He did things like argue with Only, calling shotgun to sit in the front seat. He always won. Ane he always insisted I buckle him into … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Magic

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Silver James

Someone once described writing as an exercise in magic. When you think about it, it sort of is. A writer makes up people and the things that happen to them and then uses words to paint a picture that tells … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Hidden Figures

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Silver James

Another Hump Day and more words. I thought you might like a peek at where my brain is at the moment. MOONSTRUCK: BETRAYAL combimes BRIDE’S MOON and ROGUE MOON, with added content that delves deeper into some the situations going … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Snickerdoodle Bars

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Silver James

I ❤ snickerdoodle cookies. I especially ❤ the soft, chewy version. I also ❤ white chocolate. Imagine my delight when I tripped across this delicious recipe?!? Total Time: 39 Min. Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 24 Min. 16 Servings … Continue reading →

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Monday March

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Silver James

When I was growing up (and grown), my dad always gave me a daffodil on my birthday. Didn’t matter where I was. Didn’t matter how old or married I got, every birthday like clockwork. See, I love daffodils. Always have. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: My Way

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Silver James

Y’all know I’m training Jake to be a service dog. He is NOT this dog. (Thank goodness!) That said, I’d take Ryker in a heartbeat. He might have flunked out of Service Dog School, but one of the handlers adopted … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gift

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Silver James

When I was one of those angsty teens with posters on the walls of my room, one of them was actually a present from my dad. It was a photo of of a sleeping kitten that looked to be smiling … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Grrrr

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Silver James

It’s Hump Day. That means it is time for words, based on a theme. Sometimes. I came across this prompt and since Iffy is sulking, I took the words and ran. “And the words are?” you ask. INCONVENIENCE or AGGRAVATION, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Butterscotch Texas Sheet Cake

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Silver James

There’s a character in FIGHTING FOR ELENA who is very important but who doesn’t appear very often. In fact, her presence only occurs in the occasional “whispered” comment she makes to Pops. “Who’s that?” you ask. That would be the … Continue reading →

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Monday Mayhem

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Silver James

I’m running as fast as I can and Monday is still gaining on me! *flail* So, stuff didn’t happen. Have a great week. Okay. Y’all wish you could get off that easily. There was a past week and a weekend. … Continue reading →

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