Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Permission

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Silver James

It’s November. For many writers, that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). The goal is to write of novel of at least 50K words beginning at the midnight between October 31 and November 1 and ending at midnight on November … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dark and Stormy

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Silver James

It was a DARK and STORMY night. The DARK of the moon. The STORMS of November. After DARK. Before the STORM. Yeah, I’m betting y’all can guess today’s #1lineWed THEME. This “snippet” is more of a short story that I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Silver James

So, we’re coming up on holiday season and for a lot of us that means not much time for fixing dinner and leftover turkey. While this recipe calls for chicken, you can make it with sliced turkey, too. And it’s … Continue reading →

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Falling for Monday

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Silver James

How can we already be over halfway through November?!?! *flail* I started this last night but then things sort went hectic on the author’s loop for the anthology series that releases in February 2020, of which FIGHTING FOR ELENA is … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: I Want This For Christmas

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Silver James

I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving. Or Black Friday. But when I caught this on TV last night? Oh yeah! I want this for Christams. All of it. And yeah, I’m totally going to write a book about … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Silver James

One of the strategems that romance writers often use to create drama and tension is the “Great Misunderstanding”–words or actions tossed out that create hurt feelings. In romance, this has become if not a trope, a cliché. This in and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Give and Take

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Silver James

Everyone in a relationship has to give and take. Or take and give. Or just take. And then give back. Anyway, today’s Twitter #1lineWed THEME is **GIVE and/or TAKE**. This scene comes from my #NaNoWriMo project (and new release coming … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Slow-Cooker Apple Bread Pudding

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Silver James

Winter has come early in my part of the world and bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts. This one, done in a slow-cooker, is bound to fill the house with yummy smells to help warm you up on … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Monday

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Silver James

If you speak your mind, thank a veteran. If you sleep safe at night, thank a veteran. If you worship the way you wish, thank a veteran. If you go about your daily life freely, thank a veteran. I thank … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Not Forgotten

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Silver James

Veteran’s Day is Monday. This was made in 2013. So many more veterans now. So many heroes. Thank you all. And if you are out and about here in the States this weekend and you see members of the American … Continue reading →

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