Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Jump and shout

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday so time for another snippet from the ol’ WIP. Today’s #1lineWed theme could make a writer JUMP for joy, JUMP off a cliff, or JUMP and shout. To set the scene a little, Shy has shown up at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Silver James

Are you celebrating Father’s Day with a family dinner? This recipe is a bit more convoluted and difficult than I usually share but TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE!!!! And with that much chocolate, it makes for good eating any time you … Continue reading →

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A Monday in June

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Silver James

T-Ball. Everyone should locate someplace where littles are playing T-ball. It’s “swarm ball” at it’s finest, though the coaches and parents are herding cats. When I coached competive travel fastpitch softball, I’d periodically insist my players sit down between tournament … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: The Champion

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Silver James

Oklahoma’s own Carrie Underwood won her 18th Country Music Association award this week for the Female Artist Video of the Year. The video and the song? THE CHAMPION. Which I think is going to be my theme song for the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Knowing

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Silver James

I wish I could say I was emersed in my writing and forgot to set up this post yesterday, which is what I normally do. I try to be organized and stay a day ahead. The operative word is try. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sink or Swim

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Silver James

With summer in full swing, today’s #1lineWed theme seemed like a no-brainer. Except I really didn’t have either word in my WIP. I about to SINK into a sea of dispair rather. In other works, I had a kitchen sink. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Asian Chicken, Cabbage and Noodle Salad

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Silver James

It’s hot. When it’s hot, I hate heating up the kitchen–mainly because we’re on a metered system with peak hours that don’t end until after time to start dinner. This is quick and easy, fairly filling, and keeps things chill. … Continue reading →

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Another Monday…

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Silver James

It’s Monday. D’uh. Not enough coffee in the world. Just sayin’. Still fighting the chest crud and I made the mistake of taking a second dose of meds when I woke up. I was sleeping hard and kept hearing this … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: In the Air Tonight Vice Style

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Silver James

Since I shared “In the Air Tonight” (and yes, I am a HUGE Phil Collins fan) from LUCIFER last week, I thought I’d share what I’ve considered to be the sexiest five minutes in television for 30+ years. My opinion … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Serendipity

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Silver James

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. As a self-published/hybrid author, it’s a constant fight against the scammers, crooks, and greedy people. The current hot button. especially in the romance world, is the trademarking of every-day words … Continue reading →

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