Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Anniversary Time

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Silver James

Happy Anniversary, Lawyer Guy. 36 and counting. Wow… So I’m in a wedding kind of mood, which is why I enjoy writing my Red Dirt Royalty series for Harlequin Desire. There’s always a Happy Ever After and a wedding. Except … Continue reading →

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A Week of Mondays

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Silver James

So…a new month. Another Monday. And life goes on. So does work. And critters. Reading. Etc. Lots of etc. So, I’ve been back from NYC for a week. Stuff happened. Other stuff didn’t happen. Did I mention life goes on? … Continue reading →

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Friday Free For All & Sinema

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Silver James

It’s Friday. I’m THIIIISSSSS close *holds up hand with thumb and forefinger pressed together* to finishing Cooper’s story (RDR#9). Doing a final read-through before sending it off my editor in NYC. No time for musing today, just some fun or … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Journey

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Silver James

I swear the Universe writes romance under a pen name. (If I hadn’t met her in person, I might suspect the Big U is actually Nora Roberts/JD Robb.) Today’s message explains how to write a novel in three lines with … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Season to Taste

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Silver James

Sweet or savory? Salt and pepper? Hot and spicy? Pick your flavor as we play #1lineWed with today’s THEME of **FLAVOR**. I actually didn’t think I have much flavor in this WIP, but guess what? I found some. 😉 This … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Thoughts on Food When Traveling

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Silver James

I’m not a foodie. I–as a rule–don’t take pictures of my food and post it to Pinterest or Instagram. I like food, though. At least the food I like. I’m not big on trying unknown foods, partly due to food … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Hall of Fame

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Silver James

I heard this song somewhere and I put it in my little black book of songs to use at some point when I do sountracks for my WIPs. When I went looking for a sinema for today, I came across … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Mountains

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Silver James

When a writer sits down and faces the blank page, lots of thoughts go through our minds. Who are the characters? What’s the story about? Where does everything happen? When, as in past, present, or future and also when in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Follow the Sun

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. That means it’s time for more words from the WIP using the #1lineWed theme from Twitter. This week’s THEME is fitting, given the time of year in the northern hemisphere and the heat. I’m letting the SUN shine … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Cluster-Peanut Butter Cake

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Silver James

Bonus to this recipe is that you can make your own chocolate peanut clusters–a personal favorite! Total Time: 1 Hr. 30 Min. Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 1 Hr. 10 Min. Mix two favorite cake ingredients with Chocolate Cluster-Peanut … Continue reading →

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