Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Trick and Treats

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Silver James

Are you ready for the spooky stuff? Yeah…me neither. I can’t believe October is over and NaNoWriMo starts tomorrow. Well…technically, it starts at midnight tonight. I won’t be writing then. It’s freaking cold here–like record-setting cold high temperatures and snow/sleet. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Monster Mash

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Silver James

It’s the Eve of Halloween, which is All Hallow’s Eve. Time for monsters and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night. It’s also Only’s birthday. She was always our little Halloween witch. Now she’s an amazing and talented … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Frosted Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Silver James

Everybody loves Rice Krispies Treats, right?!?! Absolutely! Easy peasy, ooey gooey, yummy in the tummy good stuffs. I don’t care how old you are! Well, here’s a perfect fall twist to the old standby, perfect for your Halloween party–or just … Continue reading →

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Ghost Week Monday

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Silver James

I ❤ this meme. Sadly, the doggos and humans and one cat all look like this today. The other cat? Well, Loki is named Loki for a reason. He's zooming around 90 to nothing. It's cold and dark out there. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Meet First

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Silver James

I get more confused this time of year than usual. Y’all know I hate time changes, expecially when it’s dark and rainy. Two days in a row, I’m up at 8 instead of 6. Crazy. Anyway, I alwso forget to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Footprints

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, I get an idea for a book, one that is straight. Straight mystery. Straight thriller. Straight science fiction. Straight fantasy. I’ve even had ideas for westerns, historical fiction, and horror. But when I start to write something “straight,” I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Bite-Size Salted Caramel Cheesecakes

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Silver James

Salted caramel is a favorite flavor, especially this time of year. These seem like they’re complicated to make but in actuality, it’s a fairly easy receipe. I betcha can’t eat just one! 😊 Total Time: 3 Hr. 5 Min. Prep … Continue reading →

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Falling into Monday

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Silver James

There was a weekend. The problem with ignoring the weekend is that when I wake up Monday morning feeling guilty about all the stuff I needed to do and didn’t, I feel quilty. Which sort of negates the whole “take … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Bell, Book & Candle

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Silver James

Halloween is coming. And Lawyer Guy noticed that one of my all-time favorite movies was on so he DVRd it for me. When I was searching for something to post today, I decided to plug the title into Youtube search … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Release

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Silver James

Waaaay back in the day, we used to put inspirational posters up on our walls. Or posters of a hot rock star (looking at you Mark Lindsey of Paul Revere and the Raiders). Farrah Fawcett in that tank suit…(the guys … Continue reading →

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