Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday Blahs

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Silver James

Monday doesn’t mean much to a writer, either. It’s a holiday. Columbus Day. Banks are closed. No mail. School’s out. Courts are shut down. I have work to do. But then I had work to do yesterday and the day … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-All: Linky-Dinks-n-stuff

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Silver James

So. It’s Friday. I’ve spend the past few weeks bordering on rage–and probably not for the reasons some might expect. I think everyone needs to take a step back and remember how to laugh. Hence, today’s free-for-all. Clicking will take … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Civility

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Silver James

At a time when protesters storm into restaurants to berate customers, when they chase people through airports, and accost them in hallways and on elevators, in front of their homes and their children… At a time when there is far … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Courage to See it Through

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Silver James

Welcome to Hump Day and another installment of #1lineWed. A few Wednesdays ago, the theme was MEMORY/REMEMBER. In that scene, Sinjen was remembering Sade. Today’s theme is **COURAGE** and in today’s first draft snippet, which occurs a short time after … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Mini OREO Surprise Cupcakes

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Silver James

Fall is in the air. That means county fairs, harvest markets, and school bake sales. If you happen to be addicteda fan of Oreo cookies, these cupcakes are for you. Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 1 hr. 12 min. … Continue reading →

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Brand New Monday

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Silver James

It’s a new month. A new season. A new week. But that means it’s Monday. Ah well. One day needs to take all the blame for the yuck. So, there was a week just past. It happened. I’ll admit to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Homesick

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Silver James

I’d never heard Kane Brown before I tumbled on this video. I ❤ his voice and the song/video hits me in all the feels. If you know someone on active duty, thank them when you see them. If they're deployed, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy Days

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Silver James

There’s so much anger and distrust whirling around these days. Oh, and stupidity. Which makes me angry. Which is unhealthy because there’s not enough duct tape in the world to fix all the stupid. I’m working to put all the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dare Ya!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Silver James

Can you resist a double-dog dare? Are you daring? Today’s #1lineWed theme is **DARE**. The past few weeks, I’ve had to quickly write something to meet the project. Given my process, none of those snippets will go to waste. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Monday After the Equinox

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Silver James

I ❤ Fall and the Autumnal Equinox when the days really start getting shorter and the temperature cooler is a bookmark in my year. As dawn comes later and sunset comes sooner, as humidty gives way to crisp days and … Continue reading →

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