Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ideas

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Silver James

Ideas. I have them. Sometimes, too many of them. I have a white board on the wall next to my desk. Okay, I have three–one huge, two smaller. I also have one big and two smaller bulletin boards. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Endings

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Silver James

Dead end. End of the line. The End. End of the road. High end. Split ends. Light at the end of the tunnel. End times. The possibilities are endless. 😉 So this is probably my last #1lineWed entry though Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cowboy Meatloaf and Potatoes Casserole

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Silver James

This recipe is reminiscent of shepherd’s pie but with a western twist. I do like me some BBQ sauce on my red meat. 😉 Total Time: 45 Min. Prep Time: 10 Min. Cook Time: 35 Min. 8 servings Round up … Continue reading →

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Mid-Monday

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Silver James

Why is Friday the 13th considered bad luck? Wouldn’t it make more sense if Monday the 13th carried that superstition? 🤔 Something to ponder. In the meantime, we’re almost halfway through January. I don’t think there’s enough coffee in the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Lost Devil

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Silver James

I’ll admit I am waaay behind on Lucifer. I still have 3 episodes on DVR from the last season on “regular” TV and I haven’t made time to watch the new season on Netflix. Mainly because I have to take … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Self-Aware

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Silver James

There’s not much to muse about today’s wisdom from the Universe. This pretty much says it all. And it’s very true. I can’t please everyone. Trying is just an exercise in futility. I can’t be anyone but who I am, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Head Start

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Silver James

Since the year is off to a new start, I thought I’d get a head start on sharing snippets and such from my upcoming release, FIGHTING FOR ELENA, which is the starting book in a new miniseries set in Susan … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Made-Over Chicken Tetrazzini

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Silver James

Total Time: 50 min. Prep Time: 30 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. 6 servings Healthy Living! Allow our Made-Over Chicken Tetrazzini to hit a high note with its savory sauce. This better-for-you chicken tetrazzini is great for weeknight entree. What … Continue reading →

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I Second That It’s Monday

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Silver James

The new year is off to a start. Stuff happened. The end. Okay, just kidding. Sort of. As for the stuff happening… I finished all the prep for FIGHTING FOR ELENA, book #1 in the Badge of Honor: Tarpley VFD … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Welcome to the New Age

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Silver James

New year. New inspirations. New possibilities Except this is one of the songs I used for inspiration in writing SEASON OF THE WITCH, the first book in the Penumbra Papers series. The scene where Sinjen is driving the streets of … Continue reading →

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