Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Appearances

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Silver James

Whenever I do a “talk” with readers, one consistent question that comes up is about creating characters. Where do I get my characters? How do I develop their personalities, backstories, arc, etc.? When this message from the Universe hit my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Doom, Gloom, and a Boom

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme is rather apropos for the crazy that is 2020 so far. We’re almost halfway through the year and it feels like it should be 2022 already! Anyway, over on Twiter, folks are posting lines about **DOOM, GLOOM … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Hummingbird Pound Cake

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Silver James

This recipe makes me glad I still have my Bundt cake pan! Ever wonder how this Southern staple got its name? The cake originated in Jamaica and is named for their national bird–the hummingbird. And now you know. 😉 Total … Continue reading →

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Half-way Monday

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Silver James

Sadly, this is very true. I’m giving blood to the “vampires” around noon so I don’t get my normal quota of the caffeine stuffs this morning. Sadly, I haven’t given blood in years and years. I’m doing it now because … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Heckin’ Yeah! Chimkun!!

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Silver James

Saw this video. It made me smile and then it made me laugh. I guarantee that Jake would have absconded with the whole thing the moment I left the room. This good boy at least waited. Sort of. Happy Friday.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Rethinking

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Silver James

Writing. It’s what I do. Okay. It’s what I used to do. For almost two years now, pulling words from my imagination and slapping them on a keyboard so that they appear on my computer monitor has pretty much been … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Plausible Deniability

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Silver James

I won’t DENY that writing has been tough for awhile. And I’m probably in DENIAL about getting as many books written this year as I’d like, but hey, I can dream right? In the meantime, Twitter’s #1lineWed prompt has to … Continue reading →

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Second Monday and Second Breakfast

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Silver James

I’ve always thought the Hobbits had it right! We should all enjoy “second breakfast.” Of course, I’d put on more than the 10 pounds I’ve gained back since this whole isolation things started, so maybe I’ll just stick with second … Continue reading →

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Thuesday Treats: Chocolate Semifreddo

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Silver James

Don’t have ice cream in the fridge? If you keep these  simple ingredients on hand, you can fix the next best thing without having to run to the store. A cross between ice cream and mousse, this scrumptious dessert should … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Virtual Vacation

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Silver James

Over on my FB author page the other day, I mentioned an older movie that I really enjoyed–partly for the music but mainly for the story. “Which movie?” you ask. “The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down … Continue reading →

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