Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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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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