Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Dirty Dancing

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Silver James

I’m a sucker for wedding dance videos. This one, considering how much I love the movie, is covered in crazysauce awesomeness. Considering the weather outside, I maybe should have found a clip of Gene Kelly “Singing in the Rain.” 😆 … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Life

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Silver James

As I look around at all the crazy going on in the world–the finger-pointing, the hypocracy, the down-right hate that one group heaps on another, it makes me want to pull into my shell, to hibernate in my writing cave … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dirty Laundry

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Silver James

Wednesday. It comes around every week, just like dirty laundry, of which I have some that I should be stuffing in the washing machine. I’ll get around to it. Eventually. First, I want to share this week’s #1lineWed theme with … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Caramel Apple Cake

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Silver James

Fall is in the air and it’s time for state and county fairs. As a kid, caramel apples were a favorite treat. Now I can get the best of all worlds with this tasty recipe. Prep Time: 15 min. Total … Continue reading →

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Mid-Month Monday

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Silver James

September is half-way over. The month started out feeling a bit like Fall but Summer just won’t let go. She’s hanging on by her long, sharp nails. There’s rumor of a cold front the end of this week. I’m ready. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dance With Me

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Silver James

I’m in a Sade and Sinjen headspace so when I saw this video on FB, I tracked it down on YouTube. Yes. This could be a scene from the book. It’s definitely inspiration. And I do love a sexy tango … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Silver James

When I was a teen, I was always falling in love. Rock stars. Movie and TV stars. Teen idols. I made up stories about them in my head–with me always playing the heroine, of course. And we always lived happily … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Memories are Made of This

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Silver James

Time just keeps slip-slip-slipping away. Here it is Wednesday again. Today’s #1lineWed theme of **MEMORY/REMEMBER**is rather apropos given yesterday’s anniversary. I have a few memories and some remembers, though most in published works or in snippets I seem to remember … Continue reading →

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9-11: In Remembrance

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Silver James

It’s been 17 years, but it still feels like yesterday.

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Tuesday Treats: Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Silver James

There’s a hint of Autumn in the air which always puts me in mind of cheesy-gooey easy meals. This one fits the bill. Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 20 min. Servings: Makes 4 servings. Instant rice and chicken chunks … Continue reading →

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