Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Keep It Interesante

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Silver James

Today’s sinema is courtesy of Lawyer Guy. You can blame him for the ear worm. And the giggles, especially if you remember the 70s. Just sayin’. Have a great weekend! I’m doing Jammie duty followed by my RWA chapter meeting … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dangerous Danger

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Silver James

Okay. I love the pic in this Twitter meme that we used for #1lineWed today. And while I will likely use the photo as inspiration at a later date, it is not the basis for today’s snippet, which illustrates the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Waffle Ham and Cheese Bake

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Silver James

Breakfast for dinner! Breakfast for brunch! Breakfast for breakfast’s sake! Who doesn’t love breakfast? Especially one you make ahead. Total Time: 13 Hr 5 Min Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 12 Hr 50 Min Enjoy this Easy Ham and … Continue reading →

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Nineteen Mondays

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Silver James

Why yes, I did go to a calendar and count up how many Mondays have gone by so far this year. Hey…it’s HARD to come up with scintillating titles. Just ask any author… So, there was a weekend. We had … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Pina Coladas

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Silver James

Warning: Earworm ahead! Okay, there’s a story behind today’s Sinema selection. A guy I follow (David Gaughran) for marketing advice used this song to illustrate a point in one of his newsletters. I had to go to YouTube to listen … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Conflict

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Silver James

While these “messages” from the Universe (via Tut.com) are meant to be life lessons of a sort for the individual, I so often find lessons that pertain to writing as well. Granted, my life certainly needs all the help it … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Unknown

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Silver James

Another Wednesday. More #1lineWed words. Today’s theme? Well…do you fear the UNKNOWN? Is there an Unsub (UNKNOWN Subject) in your future? Been to the Tomb of the UNKNOWN Soldier? Yup, our theme is **UNKNOWN**. Sadly, for Derek Alexander, the hero … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: BBQ Steakhouse Chili

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Silver James

Even though it’s spring time, sometimes the taste for chili is there. This is especially true around a firehouse. Just ask Kit. Total Time: 7 Hr 30 Min Prep Time: 30 Min Cook Time: 7 Hr This hearty BBQ Steakhouse … Continue reading →

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A Monday In May

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Silver James

New month. New week. Same ol’ Monday. So…time to wax on about stuffs. Like…what I did this weekend, because I know y’all are bating your breaths to find out–or would that be baiting? 😉 Anyway, I have coffee in hand … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Tornado

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Silver James

So, 20 years ago, the first tornado officially measured with winds of 300 mph occured here in central Oklahoma. I responded with the SAR team I volunteered with. Our first duty was to clear the cars and debris under an … Continue reading →

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