Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

How Can It Be Monday?!?!

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Silver James

What does this keep happening? I mean…I just woke up and it was Monday and now it’s Monday again! *flail* So, stuff happened. For once. Yeah, yeah. You can stop laughing now. Let’s start with the family. Stormageddon is turning … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Good Omens

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Silver James

I’ll make a confession here. I read (and still own!) the first edition of Neil Gaiman’s and Terry Pratchet’s “Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophocies of Alice Nutter, Witch.” I loved it. I “made” Lawyer Guy read it. He … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Marching Orders

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Silver James

Beware the Ides of March! Today’s #1lineWed theme in **MARCH**. Fitting, right? I’m jumping series, leaving Special Forces: Operation Alpha for a week because there were no forced MARCHes–or any other kind–in the next book in that series. So, we’re … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Up

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Silver James

On a budget and want something fast and yummy? This one’s for you. It’s also quick to fix when you indulge in a looooong nap on National Nap Day and forget to plan dinner (or set up your blog… 😉 … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Silver James

Have I mentioned how much I HATE Daylight Savings Time? Especially in the Spring when we lose that hour. My system had just acclaimated to the Winter version. Now my circadian rhythms are all screwed up again. *SIGH* So…my favorite … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Vikings

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Silver James

Every time I see this video–and a few others I stumble across from time to time, I make a resolution to actually watch this series. I need to win the lottery so I can get a smart TV for either … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal End Results

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Silver James

Every writer has a process. Sometimes, I get an idea for a plot. Sometimes, a character walks into my office, pulls up a stool and starts talking. Sometimes, I get flashes of scenes and eventually, the plot and characters evolve. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Critters

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Silver James

This week’s #1lineWed theme is **CRITTERS**. All kinds of critters. Wild or domesticated. Dogs, cats, horses, pigs, birds. Real or preternatural. This week’s Wolf is Riley “Speed” O’Brien, hero of SEAL Moon. That means today’s snippet is from the same … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Billionaire Country Muffuletta Dip

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Silver James

Today is Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras. Tonight, the street sweepers will follow the officers of NOPD and surrounding jurisdictions as they march down Bourbon Street to end the festivities. Whenever I go to New Orleans, there’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Normal

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Silver James

You know that friend that you really like but have to explain to all your other friends why you are friends with that person? Yeah…that would be me. I never really fit in anywhere but seemed to have friends, and … Continue reading →

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