Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Cats

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Silver James

And this, folks, is what AI is for. Just sayin’…. Have a great weekend. I might–or might not–have plans. I’m waiting to find out.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Plotting

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Silver James

Edit: Well…dang. That’ll teach me. When I set the blog up and scheduled it, I had the date and time right–today and 6 o’clock. Except I forgot to punch the AM button so this wouldn’t have appeared until this evening. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Another Time

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Silver James

The weather is beautiful. The windows are open and I’m only sneezing occasionally but that’s okay. It’s worth it! I like open windows. I like the fresh air blowing through my office. Loki likes the windows open too. It’s more … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Falling for Ice Cream Bread

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Silver James

Yeah, yeah. A couple of things here. One, yes, it is Fall. Yes, the temps are cooling off, Thus! This is the perfect time for this recipe because I bet we all have some leftover ice cream in the freezer … Continue reading →

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Monday Mission

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Silver James

So. It’s Monday again. Amazing how that keeps happening. So, there was a week and a weekend. Not much happened beyond weather, writing, enjoying books, and losing football teams. Let’s start with the weather. We got rain! Lots of rain! … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Going to the Dogs

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Silver James

Today’s video is a bit over 8 minutes but I was either laughing or smiling the whole time. It’s all about the K-9s and while their missions might be serious, dogs will be dogs. We’ve finally hit fall weather so … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Self

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Silver James

I saw a meme once–and yes, it’s in my files somewhere but I didn’t take the time to find it because I’m lazy and life/writing is keeping me busy–that said, basically: Be yourself because all the selves are taken. It … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Still the One

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Silver James

Midweek has arrived and guess what!?! I know what day it is! It’s Wednesday and I have words. New words. Lots and lots of new words. ARIEL’S D*MN BOOK is up to 58+K words. I’ve added four chapters since last … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Hot Stuff Fudge Sundae Bars

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Silver James

Summer just won’t let go! The weather gurus are predicting frost on the pumpkins by ths weekend but we’re supposed to hit 90 again today. And that works out because I have a summer recipe to share. Of course, when … Continue reading →

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The Twelth of Monday

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Silver James

Am I the only one old enough to have danced a slow dance with my junior high crush to the Johhny Mathis song today’s “title” is based on? Bonus points if you know the actual name of the song. Well. … Continue reading →

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