Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Thursday Thoughts: Finding Universal Love

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Silver James

Guess what!?! I write romance. Yeah, yeah. Those of you who drop by here have figured it out. I just thought I’d pass that piece of information along to any newcomers. So anyway, I was in a social situation recently … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Slow-Cooker BBQ Beef Stew

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Silver James

Firefighters are notorious for not only being good cooks but being jealous of their recipes. This is one dish that’s firehouse ready. Total Time: 7 Hr 35 Min Prep Time: 20 Min Cook Time: 7 Hr 15 Min Discover the … Continue reading →

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Monday Dance

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Silver James

Today is the next to the last day of April. A hectic month because…dang! April Fool’s Day was just…four weeks ago. My how time flies and all that BS. So…a quick update and then some fun facts about today. First, … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-all: WTF Edition

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, the world breaks my brain. And not always in a good way. Here are some things that caught my attention recently. For the stories that need far more detail than I can put into words, my comment is a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Players

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Silver James

So. I live in my head. Because there are intersting people who also live there. Some of them have been around for…a loooong time. Some are new acquaintances. They all have stories to tell about their lives but before I … Continue reading →

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