Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Mid-Month Monday.

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Silver James

No apologies. I love this cat. He makes me laugh every time every time he pops up in my files. It’s Monday. There was a weekend. I hope everyone had a good one. Mine was…a typical weekend. That means not … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Silver James

I’m toast. The dang book rebelled this week. Imma gonna put on my sunglasses, blast some music and drink* until the plot behaves. Have a great weekend, all! *coffee, though likely with a shot of espresso, lots of ice and … Continue reading →

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Thurday Thoughts: Universal Big Dreams

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Silver James

My heart hurts when I watch the news. And I get angry when I see the BS being spouted on social media about whose “fault” the flood was and/or how those people deserved what happened because of where they lived … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Plan A

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day! I am pleased to anounce that I garnered another Honorable Mention in last week’s Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge. I’m not to proud to post what the judge had to say: Jacob says: “Ah, Silver. The way … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Read ‘Em and Eat

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Silver James

I have a tasty treat for y’all today. But first, a caveat. I might have been an award-winning forensic fire photograher back in the day but I’ve never claimed to be a food stylist. That said, yes, I took this … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Silver James

Anybody else feel this way? Since Friday was a holiday and not much happened–well, besides parades and fireworks– so Saturday felt like Sunday except the programming was all wrong and then there was Sunday, which felt like…not Sunday but not … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, USA!

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Silver James

I’m proud to be an American. And I love that song, which I usually share this time of year. Today, I’m doing something a little different because…drones! They fascinate me and this display back on July 4, 2023 was a … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Drive

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Silver James

It’s Thursday. Tomorrow is the 4th of July. I wish we could load up Jake and head out somewhere where there were no fireworks. Poor doggo doesn’t do well with the big bangs. Ah well. Anyway, it’s Thursday and the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It Never Stops

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Silver James

Happy July. How can we be almost halfway through the year already? The older I get the faster time flies. I’ll get right to today’s prompt: *”No one tells you it never stops.”* I’m pleased to announced that I captured … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Silver and Gold

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Silver James

This isn’t a long story. Except I’m telling it so it might turn out that way. Any of you ever a Girl Scout? Well, actually a Brownie, because that’s where I first learned the song. You might of learned it … Continue reading →

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