Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Catching the Single Ladies

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Silver James

As a bit of background, I played catcher. Only played catcher. Fastpitch, not baseball, though I did catch more than a few neighborhood pickup baseball games with the boys. Fastpitch doesn’t really have a “bullpen” catcher because pitchers normally play … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Romance

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Silver James

Guess what!?! I write romance novels! Big secret, right? *falls over laughing* Well, I sometimes write romance. At the moment, I’m not writing much of anything. Every page I write is worse that slogging through a field of swamp mud … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It’s a Dog’s World

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Silver James

Midweek. Hump Day…which takes on a whole new meaning considering today’s #1lineWed theme. 😆 I’m DOG tired, wish I could let sleeping DOGS lie because it’s getting close to the DOG days of summer so I’m trying to teach this … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just need to stretch things. Or, you’re really hungry. And you’re craving spicy but not… I totally think this fits all those bills. Total time: 1 Hr 15 Min Prep: 25 Min Cook: 50 Min Healthy Living: Make … Continue reading →

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Midway Monday

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Silver James

Summer is almost here. How can that be? *flail* So, there was week and a weekend. And rain. Storms. Critters. Cute critters.I really need to take more video and pics of Jake and Loki. Loki makes me laugh and Jake … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: God’s Country

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Silver James

I think I found one of my theme songs for my current Red Dirt Royalty book. This is a song Deacon Tate might sing. And want in on a little secret? Deacon is half Blake Shelton and half Garth Brooks. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Furry Children

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Silver James

I’m always a little bit in awe of how (and why) the emails I get from tut.com relaying “messages from the Universe” sometimes hit so very close to home. This one arrived last week in the midst of mourning Cooper … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: CATtitude

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed THEME is all about the CATtitude, whether it be a CATastrophe, CAT nap, CAT burglar, CAT got your tongue, or a CAT’s relationship with curiosity, today is CAT Day. In my current Red Dirt Royalty WIP, Cooper goes … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Chunk Magic Cookie Bars

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, a girl just needs chocolate. And nuts. In a hurry. My go-to stress sweet treat is this super-yummy blend of some of my favorite flavors. Total Time: 45 Min Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 30 Min Discover a … Continue reading →

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Blow Off Monday

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Silver James

So, there was a weekend. And a last week. And a this week. My brain doesn’t want to switch on. I blew off Sunday and setting up the blog for today. And I slept late this morning. Anytime I make … Continue reading →

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