Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Silver James

Back when I was a kid–like all kids do–I dreamed about what my life would be like when I grew up. At various times, I wanted to be a dancer, an actress, a cop, a bureaucrat, and a writer. I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Innocence of the Innocent

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Silver James

Another Hump Day to get up and over. Today’s #1lineWed theme is **INNOCENT or INNOCENCE**. I found one instance of those words in my current Penumbra Papers WIP. I keep vacillating on the title. I’m currently toying with ECHOES AMONG … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Coconut Snowball Cake

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Silver James

Today is the Summer Solstice and with about three weeks to go before America’s Independence Day, I think this recipe is a good one to share. So, for a 4th of July picnic, or just a good ol’ summertime dessert, … Continue reading →

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Mid-Summer Monday

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Silver James

Tomorrow is the first day of Summer, also known as the Summer Solstice, and/or Midsummer’s Eve. Don’t ask. I have no answer. One of my favorite works by Shakespeare is “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and Midsummer’s Eve plays a large … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-all: Links of Awesomeness

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Silver James

Friday has once again rolled around. In my odd moments of procrastination, I did a little web surfing because I’m all lazy like that. Here are four links that made me laugh out loud–one time scaring the cat, and twice … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: A New Hope

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Silver James

I hope everyone is having a perfectly hopeful Hump Day because as you know, hope springs eternal, there’s a new hope in Star Wars and…okay. I’ll stop now. In case I haven’t hammered it home yet, today’s #1lineWed theme is … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: New York Cheesecake Cookies

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Silver James

I saw the picture and my tummy went YUM! Haven’t tried them yet but I’m going to. With only 12 cookies, they won’t stick around very long so the temptation will be over in a hurry. 😆 New York Cheesecake … Continue reading →

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Monday Musings in June

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Silver James

When I get caught up in finishing off one of my self-pubbed books, I tend to forget which day of the week it is so the meme I used today is very apropos. The good news is, NIGHT FIRE is … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – The Best “Man”

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Silver James

It’s the first Friday in June and we here in romancelandia all know that June is the month for brides, marriage ceremonies, and awesome wedding videos. Take a couple of minutes and grab a smile today! Well done, George! You … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Don’t Wanna

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Silver James

There are times when it’s not writer’s block that hits a writer and halts her/him in their tracks. There are times when adults have absolutely no desire to do any adulting. And then… Sometimes, the only thing you know for … Continue reading →

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