Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Action

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Silver James

Some time ago, back before this whole social distancing thing, I was somewhere. It’s been so long I don’t really remember but let’s say, for the story’s sake, that I was at a cocktail party. People in sparkly clothes–okay, women … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It’s Not the Heat…

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Silver James

The heat dome is hovering and the dew point is in the high 70s. So’s the humidty percentage. Welcome to the good ol’ summertime. I’d roll my eyes but I’m afraid to get sweat in them. Oh, who am I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Lemon-Blueberry Bars

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Silver James

It’s summer time. It’s hot. And there’s fresh fruit by the carton at the grocery store or farmer’s market. This recipe combines two of my favorite hot-weather flavors: lemon and blueberry. This treat is easy to whip up and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Monday Stretch

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Silver James

Another Monday and July is almost half over. I vote we fire 2020 and start 2021 now! I really don’t have much to say. I have coffee therefore I am. Or something like that. The world is still crazy. Cops … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rain Dance

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Silver James

Derek and Lindsey Part Deux. This puts me in mind of my Russian Mafia Wolves. Inspiration! Y’all stay in and cool this weekend! Gonna be a scorcher here.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Challenge

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Silver James

This has been a tough year. For everyone. Every time I turn around, there’s an article about how writers are having a hard time writing and how they can overcome the adversity. It’s hard to create happy-ever-afters when the world … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Fireworks

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Silver James

Skyrockets and firecrackers and sparklers, oh my! A fitting theme for #1lineWed and gollygeewilligers, I actually had two snippets to choose from. One, from Jen and Wiz’s story is way to close to being a spoiler so I pulled this … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Beef & Cheese Foldover

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Silver James

Part burrito. Part pizza. Part Calzone.  All filling, yummy and easy as pie. Need something quick to satisfy your hungry horde? Whip up a couple of these. They are big enough to share…unless there’s a Wolf in the family. 😉 … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Monday

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Silver James

Some people had a 3-day weekend. Due to the 4th of July landing on a Saturday, they got Friday off. Mostly government workers. Who are all still mostly working from home anyway. Don’t get me started on the bureaucracy. 🤬 … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Finding Magic

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Silver James

So…yesterday’s message from the Universe was about the magic. I went looking for it and discovered this. Go “Between Twilight” with Lindsay Stirling (a huge favorite of mine!) and dancer extraordinaire, Derek Hough (also a big fan of his!) for … Continue reading →

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