Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Loaded Totchos

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Silver James

It’s fall! That means play-off baseball and the World Series. It means college football and the NFL. It means pre-season hockey. Oh…and basketball. And all these sports–or a good movie–needs snacks. Who loves nachos? *raises hand* Who loves tater tots? … Continue reading →

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Another Monday Going Down

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Silver James

What is it about Mondays? Seems I’ve started taking Sundays off. I mean, to the point I don’t even open my browser, much lest set up the blog for first thing on Monday morning, It’s not like I’m getting much … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Silver James

Another week past and not much to show for it. $#!+ happens. No videos jumped up and screamed “SHARE ME!” So, you get what you get. Yesterday’s troubles got solved. Mostly. Turned out to be on the power company’s end. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Silver James

So, it’s a day. Not a great day. Not even a good day. This is not the blog I planned to post. Nope. After a fitful night’s sleep filled with worries and anxiety, I woke up this morning to a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Band of Brothers

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Silver James

Another week has dribbled by and it’s time for another snippet based upon the #1lineWed theme over on Twitter. Today, it’s all about brotherhood, bands of brothers, brotherly love, etc. Interestingly enough, a bit of flash fiction I wrote on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Silver James

So…my friend Patti is not so much a fan of Pumpkin Spice Lattes but Salted Caramel is her thing. So…this one is for her. Total Time: 1 Hr. 31 Min. Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 1 Hr. 11 Min. … Continue reading →

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End of Month Monday

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Silver James

How can a month with only 30 days have five–count them FIVE–Mondays?!?!?!? Also how can September be over. It was just yesterday that school started, it was time for the state fair, fall arrived with a broken promise of autumnal … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Med School Style

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Silver James

Who knew there’s a whole subgenre of song parodies geared toward med school?!?! That’s an hour of my life I won’t get back, even though I was rolling my eyes and laughing. In the mean time, ear worm ahoy! I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Silver James

I’m nosy. I eavesdrop on conversations in public places. I watch people. I want to know what’s going on. Why? Because I’m a writer. Writers are almost always students of human nature. We have to be. Yes, characters and stories … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Hello, Again.

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Silver James

Another Hump Day and time for #1lineWed over on Twitter, if anyone is inclined to play. Hello, Dolly! You had me at hello. Hello, again. Meet cute. Meet sexy. Hard to get into a romance until the hero and the … Continue reading →

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