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On being a writer

Monday and Stuffed Turkey

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Silver James

So, another Monday and another week closer to both my deadline and Christmas. I need more coffee. Today’s update will be mostly short. There was a week and a weekend. Bye. Okay, okay. Not really. But it will be a … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Roundtable Rivals

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Silver James

As you regular readers know, I’m a huge Lindsey Stirling fan. I think she’s incredibly talented and imaginative. She’s still in the running on Dancing With the Stars and about the only reason I’m still watching at this point. In … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Self-talk

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Silver James

It isn’t easy. Nothing ever is. The world crowds in demanding this and that, taking rather than giving. And it gets hard. So hard there times when hiding under the covers for the rest of the day seems like a … Continue reading →

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Wendesday Words: Rough and Tough

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Silver James

It’s that time of the week again–#1lineWed and today’s theme is **ROUGH/TOUGH**. Those words totally describe Zoe Parker, the heroine in my current Red Dirt Royalty WIP. She’s perfect for Tucker Tate. 😀 This is a scene from Chapter 3 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Crockpot Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Silver James

I found this recipe somewhere and tucked it back to be posted when the leaves turned and the temps cooled and the scent of pumpkin pie spice fill the kitchen. I’m not a huge fan of crock-pot desserts but when … Continue reading →

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Monday the 13th

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Silver James

You know, it seems like Monday the 13th should be far more unlucky than Friday the 13th because…Friday! Versus Monday! Anyway, it is once again Monday and time for me to talk about blah, blah, blah. I say that because … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 2017

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Silver James
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Friday Sinema: Veterans Day

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Silver James

Singer Sailor Jerri rewrote the classic ** “Hallelujah” to pay tribute to our veterans. Please take a moment to listen, to remember, and to thank the men and women who have served our country and those who continue to serve … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Open Door Policy

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Silver James

When you become a writer, it seems like the whole world is full of doors. In our heads, we think they are all open, with endless possibilities. And then, one by one, the doors either slam in our faces or … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Delicate Things Are Fragile

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another #1lineWed prompt for inspiration. Today’s theme is all about the delicate and fragile things in life. After doing a search of Tucker’s story, I realize I need to add more of this into the story. That said, … Continue reading →

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