Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Imagination

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Silver James

So…I’m a writer. I write fiction. That means I make stuff up. In my head. Sometimes I even tell myself stories. Out loud. I certainly hold conversations with my characters. Psst: To all those people in the cars next to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Stubborn

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Silver James

So…today’s #1lineWed prompt is pretty straightforward. Stubborn is as stubborn does. And beyond the stubborn juts of chins, there is stubborn tenacity. Or, in the case of the Tate brothers, plain ol’ muleheadedness! In this scene, Deacon (whose story is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Spaghetti Carbonara

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Silver James

I like pasta and in the summer, a lighter cream sauce tastes better to me than a thick red sauce. This recipe is quick, tasty, and if you want to make it a little healthier, stir in some fresh spinach … Continue reading →

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Monday Flying By

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Silver James

What’s happened to the space/time compendium? Or continuum? Or whatever the heckfire the stream of passing days is called scientifically? My unscientific poll is that it’s passing too damn fast! How can it possibly be Monday again? It was just … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Ain’t Nothin’ Soft About It

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Silver James

Paige Parker, an Independence, MO native and softball pitching phenom from the University of Oklahoma was asked to throw out the first pitch at a recent KC Royals game. Check out the “easy” strike she threw by CLICKING HERE first. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love Story

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Silver James

I write romance. Why? Because I’ve always want to find the Happy Ever After in every story. I read literary books. Not often because I read for the same reason I watch TV or movies. I want to be entertained. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Guilty as Charged

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Silver James

Last week’s #1lineWed theme was innocent. This week is sort of a no-brainer (especially since I’m the one picking out the themes! 😆 ) Guilt makes people do weird things. And the guilty have to live with what they’ve done. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Shredded Chicken Empanadas

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Silver James

I made these last week. they were pretty darn tasty. The mixing of ingredients was fast. Dealing with the pie crusts and “fixing” them took a little time but it was worth it. They were surprisingly filling, though I would … Continue reading →

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Monday Lateness

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Silver James

I’m not sure of making the suckitude less but I shall endeavor. 😆 Yes, It’s Monday–the last Monday of the month, in fact. Where did June go? And the year is almost half over? Yikes! So… There was a weekend. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Encounter

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Silver James

Yeah…back to putting the sin in “sinema”…. I want to write this book! Just sayin’… Have a great weekend.

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