Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Biscuits and Books

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Silver James

The big sale is still going on. All my self-pubbed books are on Smashwords and you can grab a coupon for 50% off all of them. And yes, if you buy a book from Smashwords you can side load it … Continue reading →

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Mundane Monday

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Silver James

Yup. It’s Monday all over again. That’s about the most exciting news I have. You remember my semi-excitement over getting a new computer? Well, I got notice from Wallyword that there was a delay in my shipment. Then I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Summer in the South

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Silver James

Well…crud. I set this up last night but didn’t pay attention to the am/pm. 🤦🏼‍♀️ It’s still apropos. Today, it is currently 83 with 70% humidity, which makes if feel like 95. Ugh. Sorry for the late posting. It’s summer … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Script

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Silver James

Talk about hitting the nail on the head. The Universe just dropped into my inbox with a message explaining exactly what it is like to write a book. Or a short story. I have an acquaintance in 𝕏 writing community … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Idle Time

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Silver James

Wednesday’s child is full of woe, but I’m not! Hello, Hump Day! I have new words. Yay! I’m also pleased to anncounce that I pulled in another honorable mention at theThursday Threads weekly flash fiction challenge. This judge last week … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Japanese Cheesecake & Books

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Silver James

The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale is still going. We’re half way through the month. And I have a new recipe. For those of you who are cheesecakes afficianados. It’s ready to hit the chill stage in around an hour. Make if … Continue reading →

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Mid-Month Monday.

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Silver James

No apologies. I love this cat. He makes me laugh every time every time he pops up in my files. It’s Monday. There was a weekend. I hope everyone had a good one. Mine was…a typical weekend. That means not … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Silver James

I’m toast. The dang book rebelled this week. Imma gonna put on my sunglasses, blast some music and drink* until the plot behaves. Have a great weekend, all! *coffee, though likely with a shot of espresso, lots of ice and … Continue reading →

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Thurday Thoughts: Universal Big Dreams

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Silver James

My heart hurts when I watch the news. And I get angry when I see the BS being spouted on social media about whose “fault” the flood was and/or how those people deserved what happened because of where they lived … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Plan A

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day! I am pleased to anounce that I garnered another Honorable Mention in last week’s Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge. I’m not to proud to post what the judge had to say: Jacob says: “Ah, Silver. The way … Continue reading →

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