Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Vikings

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Silver James

Every time I see this video–and a few others I stumble across from time to time, I make a resolution to actually watch this series. I need to win the lottery so I can get a smart TV for either … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal End Results

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Silver James

Every writer has a process. Sometimes, I get an idea for a plot. Sometimes, a character walks into my office, pulls up a stool and starts talking. Sometimes, I get flashes of scenes and eventually, the plot and characters evolve. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Critters

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Silver James

This week’s #1lineWed theme is **CRITTERS**. All kinds of critters. Wild or domesticated. Dogs, cats, horses, pigs, birds. Real or preternatural. This week’s Wolf is Riley “Speed” O’Brien, hero of SEAL Moon. That means today’s snippet is from the same … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Billionaire Country Muffuletta Dip

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Silver James

Today is Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras. Tonight, the street sweepers will follow the officers of NOPD and surrounding jurisdictions as they march down Bourbon Street to end the festivities. Whenever I go to New Orleans, there’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Normal

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Silver James

You know that friend that you really like but have to explain to all your other friends why you are friends with that person? Yeah…that would be me. I never really fit in anywhere but seemed to have friends, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Pick Sick

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Silver James

Another week, another Wednesday. Since I was under the weather last week when picking the #1lineWed theme for Twitter, you can guess which direction I went. I was, by far, too clever. 😆 As I’ve been sharing snippets from various … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Silver James

Baseball. Basketball. Soccer. Whatever your sport of choice, this dip is perfect to whip together from some yummy munching while cheering on your favorite team. Total time: 30 Mins Prep time: 10 Mins Cook: 20 Mins Combine cream cheese, blue … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Like That

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Silver James

How can this be the last week of February? I mean, I know this is a short month but duuuude! It just ain’t right that this month is gone. Dang it. Time is flying too freaking fast. I need to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Good Vibrations

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Silver James

I never know what I’m going to tumble across when I tiptoe through the tulips that make up the internet. I tripped over this YouTube video containing vintage footage and soundtrack of one of my favorite Beach Boy songs from … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Connections

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Silver James

As most of you know, I’m really big on series–reading them and writing them. The best series, to me, include lots of connections. This is obvious in my Moonstruck world. I have three series set there, plus stand-alone books that … Continue reading →

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