Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Peanut Butter Cup Squares

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Silver James

I don’t eat a lot of candy. I like candy. A lot. Which is why I don’t buy it. Peanut M&Ms. Snickers. And Reeces Peanut Butter Cups. There’s just something about peanut butter and chocolate that is divine. This makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

On Any Random Monday

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Silver James

Or writers. Days of the week don’t have much meaning for writers either. The only days that grab our attention are DEADLINES! I have a few but nothing to panic over. Yet. 😆 So, I’m full of all sorts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Friday Sinema: Criminal

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Silver James

I want to make this gal a heroine. Haven’t decided on the story. Or the hero. But someday. And it’s a bonus that I like the song. 😉 Have a great weekend.

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Possibilities

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Silver James

Things come in threes. Bad things more often than good, it seems. This week, my extended family got hit by three. A favorite aunt, an “other mother” and uncle. The first came without warning, a medical crisis that she couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Wednesday Words: It’s Hard to Be Humble

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Silver James

Another hump day rolls around and it’s time for #1lineWed over on Twitter with a new theme. Whether it’s hard to be humble, you’re eating humble pie, or came from humble beginnings, you can play along. For me, I’m sharing … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tuesday Treats: Margarita Cheesecake Pie

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Silver James

I’m not a huge drinker. I’ll sip the occasional single malt scotch. Scarf a cold beer on a hot day with burgers or BBQ. Wine with a fancy dinner. Irish coffee on a cold winter’s night. But if I’m goin’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Fine Monday In May

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Silver James

Why yes, it is one of those Mondays. Why do you ask? Okay, since it’s early, I can’t really say that today is going to be that kind of Monday. I did miss a boat-load of money this weekend. Dang. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Friday Sinema: Author Backstory

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Silver James

This is me. 🙂 Many thanks to the media/marketing crew at Harlequin. It’s a privilege to be an HQN author under the Desire imprint. You can check out the whole article (and watch the video again! 😉 ) on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Exploration

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Silver James

As I’m writing this (Wednesday afternoon), I’m gearing up for a weather adventure. It’s May. In Oklahoma. We managed to get through April without a tornado somewhere in the state. First time ever! So now it’s May and Mother Nature … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Wednesday Words: Ain’t It Grand?

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Silver James

Whether it’s a GRAND slam, the GRAND Canyon, or a GRAND dame, the #1lineWed theme for today is **GRAND**. Here’s a snippet from Digger’s story, from the heroine’s POV. **** I was the world’s biggest fool, but I’d been thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments