Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Don’t Gamble Your Life Away

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Silver James

It’s time to take a chance, place your bets, and, if you’re like the hero of my upcoming book, UNDER AN ASSASSIN’S MOON, time to lay down your cards when we spin the wheel and play with #1lineWed’s theme of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Quick Skillet Burrito

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Silver James

Once a month, my family meets at our favorite Mexican restaurant for a Saturday lunch. Mexican and/or Tex-Mex is a staple around here. Sometimes, that once a month trip isn’t enough so when I discovered this recipe I was all…YAYAYAYAY! … Continue reading →

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Dog Day Monday

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Silver James

It’s hot. Not as hot as some places but add our humidity in with the temperature and it’s like walking out into a steam bath. If I had curly hair, it would be totally frizzed. Since my hair is bone … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Watermelon Cupcakes

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Silver James

It’s time for a 4th of July picnic and while watermelon is a staple in this part of the country, I’m willing to give these watermelon cupcakes a try! Prep Time: 20 min. Total Time: 1 hr. 23 min. Servings: … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Stampede

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Silver James

I’m a huge Lindsey Stirling fan and watching her performances on “Dancing with the Stars” was a real treat. Love seeing her use what she learned in the videos for her current tour. In this video, she plays and dances … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Beauty

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Silver James

There’s a lot of ugly in the world right now, and not just in actions but in hearts. I’m old school. I believe in civil discussions about differences, a give-and-take debate over topics two people disagree about. That’s not happening … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Truth or Dare?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Silver James

Spin the Bottle. Truth or Dare. Party games teenagers the world over have played. For this week’s #1lineWed THEME, it’s time to tease with a bit of **TRUTH** or **DARE** – and extra bonus points if both words AND theme … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Easy Parmesan Chicken

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Silver James

I like Italian food. Sadly, my two favorite family-owned Italian restaurants have gone out of business. Since I have the occasional craving for chicken Parmesan, when I found this recipe from Kraft, I knew I wanted to share. Prep Time: … Continue reading →

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June Moon Monday

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Silver James

I’m celebrating the full moon even though there isn’t actually one. I’m celebrating because I’ve finally finished the draft of NIGHT FALL, book 4 in the Nightriders series. All it needs now is a hard edit, beta read, editor edit, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal HEAs

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Silver James

Happy Ever Afters. The stock and trade of romance writers everywhere. That’s why I read romance. And why I write it. I’m there for the feel-good pay-off. And when I pick up a romance novel, I’m guaranteed at least a … Continue reading →

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