Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Rolling Thunder

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Silver James

I couldn’t help myself after yesterday’s post. I do love me some Garth Brooks, including his iconic “The Thunder Rolls.” I really like this metal cover of the song. And yes, it will probably appear at some point in Ariel’s … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Big

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Silver James

When this dropped into my inbox, the first line struck a chord. Through the night comes the light that brings the day. See, I could pretty much use this as a 1-line description for my current WIP. There are shadows. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Remember This

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day! Guess what!?!? I won Thursday Threads last week. Woot! Woot. The prompt was intriguing and offered lots of different ways to go. At least for me. Since I won, I think I picked the right path. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Short Week

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Silver James

Thoughts. I have some… I work to buy coffee. I drink coffee so I can work. It’s the circle of life. Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you. There’s something you should know about … Continue reading →

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Final Monday

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Silver James

May is almost gone and June is coming. All things considered, May was pretty quiet–weather-wise. We had a few storms but mostly got rain. Some folks got the swirly-twirly things, there was hail–some of it the king that takes out … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Footloose

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Silver James

Y’all know how much I love musicals. And compilations of cool movie clips. And songs. I wish I had the talen AND the PATIENCE to put something like this video together. Every dance move in every clip is absolutely perfect … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Meet Cute

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Silver James

Every romance has a “meet cute” between the MMC and the FMC. That would be Male Main Character and Female Main Character. There are those now objecting to the terms hero and heroine because that’s previous been “abbreviated” as H/h … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: For Certain

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Silver James

Here it is Wednesday again. At least I remembered to add a title this week. I had to go in and fix that last week. *me rolling my eyes* Bran is certainly making a nuisance, but then again, that’s his … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Granny’s Moonstruck Summer Dump Cake

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Silver James

Memorial Day is coming up soon, as is the 4th of July. If you’re looking for a simple dessert that’s sure to appeal to everyone, this just might be it. It clears your oven and stove for other things and … Continue reading →

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Monday Mayhem

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Silver James

Well. There was a weekend and what a weekend it was! First off, to anyone who got caught up in the wild weather in Missouri and Kentucky, I hope you all are safe! Holding good thoughts for all of you! … Continue reading →

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