Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Cool Ranch Dance

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Silver James

Okay, as promised, this is my follow-up to the Super Bowl. In other words, this is my assessment of the 2020 crop of Super Bowl commercials. There were approximately 50 ads aired. I remember 9 of them. In the order … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Heartbreak

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Silver James

Where would a romance novel be without the Black Moment™? What would romance authors do instead of sitting around dreaming up the worst thing that could happen to our hapless couples? It’s hard, people! Seriously. Writing a book where boy … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Emboldened

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Silver James

Okay, y’all! Get your fans out, crank up the AC and buckle up. Today’s short snippet is definitely NSFW so be warned because Holy Hotness! Today’s guest contributor, USA Today best-selling author MJ Nighingale, is truly bringing the heat! Of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Jemma’s Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Pork Ribs

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Silver James

Today, we have another set of “guest chefs” in the house: MJ Nightingale and her heroine, Jemma Haner. I ❤ ribs like damn and whoah so I'm all over this recipe! And guess what?!?! These ribs are healthy. No. Really! … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Monday 2020

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Silver James

Welpers, it’s Monday. It’s also the Monday after the Super Bowl. Lawyer Guy and I settled in to watch not only the commercials but the game. At the time I’m typing this, I’m about half-way through the pre-game show. 😂 … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Moonline

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Silver James

I would never do this. Ever! But wow, to watch this video? Kinda makes me wish I was young and adventurous again. Also, what a cool scene this would make in a book. 🤔🤔🤔 ( <– My thinking face while … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wow

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Silver James

I’m older than dirt. *shrug* Thing is, I don’t feel that old. Oh, physically I do, but mentally? Yeah…nope. Does that make me “young at heart?” Or am I suffering from “Peter Pan Syndrome?” No clue. I do know that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Remember Me

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Silver James

Today, I want to welcome my guest “snippeteer,” the international best-selling author, TL Reeves. I’m lucky enough to share the Badege of Honor: Tarpley VFD miniseries and world with some awesome authors, including TL. These books are all standalone but … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: No Bake Cookies

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Silver James

A perennial favorite of kids of all ages and so easy even kids can make No Bake Cookies. Today’s recipe is shared by TL Reeves, author of the upcoming new release FIGHTING FOR BRITTNEY. INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup butter • … Continue reading →

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Last Monday Meh

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Silver James

You know how you think you’ve done something and then you realize you didn’t do it? Yeah…that… I could have sworn I wrote a blog for this morning and set it up yesterday. Only…I didn’t. I have mentioned that it … Continue reading →

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