Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday One and Done

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Silver James

First draft done. Deadline tomorrow. Head-down edits on-going. Coffee is a necessity. S’all good. News to follow at six. 😉

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Friday Sinema: Bottoms Up

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Silver James

The opening bars of this song is the alarm music on my phone. I don’t use the alarm often, but when I do, I always wake up with a smile, even if it’s the buttcrack of dawn. What makes you … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Movement

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Silver James

Deadlines. They loom. They sometimes stall creativity. They get met or not. It’s the same with stories. With characters. Creating worlds in one’s imagination is something of a spiritual exercise. Or at least a mystical one. And the Universe has … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Not So Sentimental Journey

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another snippet from my current WIP, UNDER AN ASSASSIN’S MOON. A journey starts with one step. A book starts with one word. Journey had a farewell tour. A couple of times. There are long treks, short trips, and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cappuccino Cupcakes

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Silver James

As y’all know, I’m big on coffee. Coffee everything. When I first tumbled across this recipe, I knew I’d love the darn things, and that thought was quickly followed by just about every one of my heroines would be all … Continue reading →

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Dog Day Monday

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Silver James

This is what we call the Dog Days of Summer and we have a saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” Dude, it’s both! Stepping outside is like walking into a steam bath. You want a sauna, go to … Continue reading →

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Friday Free For All Eclipse

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Silver James

There’s a blood moon tonight. And in addition to the total lunar eclipse that produces the blood moon, the planet Mars reaches its opposition, when it will shine brightest in the night sky. This month, Mars is at its closest … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Deadlines

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Silver James

I’m under deadline. Actually, I’m under multiple deadlines. I try hard to space those darn things out but sometimes stuff happens and they get jammed up like bumper cars. Add in Real Life responsibilities, and…well…writing becomes a grind. And when … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Architecture This

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, which means time for Kiss of Death’s #1lineWed over on Twitter. Today’s theme is all about opening windows, closing doors, skyscrapers, and castles. It all counts. For those who don’t want spoilers on this WIP, I’ll warn you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Beef Noodle Bowl

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Silver James

I love lo mein in various permutations, but I never think about fixing it–or something close. Then I found this recipe from Kraft. It’s quick. It doesn’t heat up the kitchen on a hot day and it soothes my craving … Continue reading →

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