Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Stop the Monday, I Want to Get Off

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Silver James

Well, allrighty then. The world decided to go crazy this weekend. Let’s hope the earth settles back on its axis and things calm down. The first bit of crazy has been the weather. For the first time since 2019, the … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Recruiting Film

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. Quantas Airlines used to have some great ads. Now the New Zealand National Police have released an ad of their own. Watch ALL the way through. Trust me, the outtakes are laugh out loud. By the way, since it’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Showing Up

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Silver James

Today’s message hits the nail on the head. I see questions from folks wanting to write a book all the time. “How do you get started?” “What do you do?” “What’s your actual process?” (That one is rather like a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Ready, Set…

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, more new words. Yay. And another yay because I managed to snag an Honorable Mention in last week’s Thursday Threads. The prompt is: *”I’m here to get you read.”* Ready for what, you ask. Ariel is asking the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Rabbit Holes

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. So I found a recipe yesterday. I even copied it over. Thought about who might make it. And then I got an idea about Ariel’s book. So I started writing. And then I discovered info I thought I’d researched … Continue reading →

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A Monday in June

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Silver James

Well, there was a weekend. Friday started off with storm dragons and interrupted sleep. The dang dragons got stirred up again on Saturday early morning. This included torrential rains, wind, and tornado sirens. We came through fine, just sleep deprived. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Let’s Dance

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. I admit to falling a little bit deeper in fangirl love of Patrick Swayze while watching “Dirty Dancing.” It remains a favorite movie and one of my all-time favorite finales because…DANCING! Amazing dancing. Fun dancing. And Patrick Swayze. Jennifer … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: I’m Up

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Silver James

I’m still occasionally hacking up a lung, along with strings of sneezes, and piles of tissues but I actually got out yesterday–bird seed and a quick vet visit with Jake for a pedicure. Today, I’m headed to Wallyworld because…well…food. Amazing … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Name Game

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Silver James

Another Wedneday. More words. I am feeling somewhat better. I get some stuff done in the morning and then I poop out by afternoon and end up back in bed, usually napping. I am slowly weaning off the meds, which … Continue reading →

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Monday Blah

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Silver James

Yes, I’m late. Yes, I still have the head cold that has settled in my chest. I slept most of yesterday and it helped a little. I’m ready to head back to bed after dealing with some stuff that needed … Continue reading →

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