Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thought: Universal Imaginings

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Silver James

I never used to have a problem with the big nasty that all writers face at some point in their career–the dreaded Writer’s Block. I always had ideas that needed words, stories that needed telling, characters to meet, plots to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Friends

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Silver James

Today, #1lineWed is all about the friend zone. Best friends, friends to enemies, old friends, new friends, ex-friends. All the words matter. Have you figured out the theme is **FRIENDS**? And this week’s featured Wolf is Brody “Babel” Buchanan from … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Apple Pie Bars

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Silver James

A lot of people associate apple pies with fall and the holiday seasons. Me? I like apple pie any time, especially warm with vanilla bean ice cream. Do you need a dessert for a family pot luck? Easter, Mother’s Day? … Continue reading →

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March Madness Monday

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Silver James

Madness is defined as doing the same thing over and over while expecting different outcomes. Or at least that’s my definition. I need to try something different. I’m gonna get right on that. Eventually. So, there was a week and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Lessons

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Silver James

Sooo…another late start. I got distracted. It happens. Real life stuff. Marketing stuff. (I’m attempting another book trailer and I’m not only having to find images but having to re-teach myself how to use the music and video programs and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Green Day

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Silver James

It’s hard to be green, especially when the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. If your characters are green with envy and acting like the big green monster then today’s #1lineWed theme is for you! In … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Chicken Tetrazzini Florentine

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Silver James

I ❤ pasta. Just sayin'. And I'm always looking for "batch" meals where I get all my food groups covered–including veggies. This ooey-gooey casserole covers all the bases! Prep Time: 25 min. Total Time: 1 hr. Servings: 6 servings, 1-1/3 … Continue reading →

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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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