Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Four Mondays Should be Enough

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Silver James

October has five Mondays. Today is only #4. There’s just so much…wrong there. 😆 And I took yesterday off. I lazed in bed, watched a bit of nothing, listened to a book to the end, started the next in the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Zurcaroh Wow!

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Silver James

I’m a sucker for Cirque du Soliel and other dance/acrobatic groups. I’m not a big fan of the reality talent shows, though I do tune in to Dancing With the Stars from time to time because I am a sucker … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time Management

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Silver James

How many times do each of of us say, “I need more hours in a day?” Or, “Where’s the time gone?” I certainly do, far more often than I should because I’m huge on procrastinating, pushing up against deadlines, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Voice Lessons

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Silver James

Wednesday has rolled around with a hint of frost and fallish days. I’ve VOICED my love of all things Fall. As you might have guessed, **VOICE** is the theme for #1lineWed today. I don’t think I’ve posted this snippet from … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Easy Ravioli Lasagna

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Silver James

We set a new record low and a new record low high yesterday. Last night we had frost warnings. It’s time for the ooey-gooey food recipes and I am soooo ready! A lot of times, I’ll toss up a recipe … Continue reading →

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Monday Chills

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Silver James

So…there was a week. And a weekend. Broke down and turned on the heater and donned my light-weight Harley hoody. It’s not Winter yet because I’m still in flip-flops rather than my fuzzy-slipper boots. I remember the days when my … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dog Approved

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Silver James

Ya know, I think it’s time for some smiles, a few chuckles, maybe even a laugh out loud. I know I can identify with so many of these plus fuzzypups! Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back with … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal…Dragon?

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Silver James

Normally, I use these messages from the Universe to muse a bit, wax a tad philosophical, to apply it to writing in general, or my writing in particular. Writing has been a chore of late, confined mostly to flash fiction … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Take the Challenge

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Silver James

Do you know what day it is? Of course you do! It’s Wednesday and that means the #1lineWed CHALLENGE over on Twitter. Will you take the CHALLENGE and share some CHALENGING words from your WIP? I’m in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Apple Ricotta Cake

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Silver James

Have I mentioned that I love Fall? And all the wonderful recipes that come with the season. That includes this sweetly tart dessert that includes three of my favorite things: apples, cake, and ricotta cheese. Why yes, I am one … Continue reading →

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