Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Friday Sinema: Dragons!

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Silver James

Okay. What’s not to love? Kit Harrington (Jon Snow of Game of Thrones fame) and Toothless. Need I say more? Have a great weekend, everyone. I’m still wrangline new furry children. Fun times.

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Wednesday Words: Horsing Around

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Silver James

Hump Day. Again. And that means more Wednesday Words. Today’s #1lineWed theme is one near and dear to my heart. I’ve loved horses since I could toddle out the door to confront anyone riding one down the street we lived … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Peanut Butter Monkey Bread

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Silver James

Okay, I’ll admit it. I love monkey bread. And peanuts. One of my favorite semi-fast food places to eat is Five Guys because one, awesome burgers, and two, peanuts in shells fresh for the snacking. And who doesn’t love peanut … Continue reading →

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June Bugs and Mondays

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Silver James

This is exactly how I feel. If I don’t get sleep soon, I’m going to be a zombie. There are reasons. And this week is going to be crazy for more reasons. I’m not quite ready to talk about them … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Could You?

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Silver James

I’m 17K words into the Red Dirt Royalty book due in about two weeks. Yesterday, I fell short of my word count, which means double for today. Also, things going on RL. Not necessarily bad things, just time-consuming things. More … Continue reading →

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