Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday Market

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Silver James

Have I mentioned that marketing is not my strong suit? Yeah, asking people to buy “me” in the form of my books is not my favorite thing. But, I have a another book releasing tomorrow. Remind me to plan my … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: A-Mazed

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Silver James

May the luck of the Irish touch all that you do today and always! And because I’m feeling a bit Celtic today, I thought I’d share this really cool video about labyrinths. Also, I think they are totally cool and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Luck of the Irish

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Silver James

Happy almost St. Patrick’s Day, which makes today’s #1lineWed prompt rather fitting. The theme is **LUCK**. In today’s snippet, our hero Riley O’Brien is of obvious Irish descent. The former Navy SEAL doesn’t rely on the leprechauns for his luck. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: March Madness B-Ball

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Silver James

Not a big fan of basketball, though March Madness is always a bit of fun when local teams are involved. Big 12 is well represented though Oklahoma State is pitted against Michigan (sorry B.E. 😦 ) in the Midwest Regionals … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dog’s Day

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Silver James

This is such an awesome story, and such an amazing bond between a little girl and her Great Dane, George. Makes me want to go to Boston and stay at the Copley with Cooper and Boone. 🙂 Have a great, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Heavens to Mergatroid

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Silver James

If you are a professional writer, which is worse? Deadlines, or not having them? When I mess up my scheduling and find myself embroiled in back-to-back-to-back projects, I moan and groan but deep down, I have to admit I’m glad … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Crossings

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme is all about the crossings. Crossed up, crossing streams, uncrossed, crossing over, crossing out, across, the cross, double cross… The possibilities are endless! And in this little snippet from my current WIP, SEAL MOON (releasing March 21), … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Title: Redemption!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Silver James

Guess what’s available everywhere today? Yup! REDEEMED BY THE COWGIRL is now in brick & mortar stores as well as all the on-line book sellers. This book…what can I say about this book? I hated writing it. Hardest book in … Continue reading →

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March Monday

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Silver James

This sentiment is especially true when you are a writer. But it’s Monday and I have about half a day to get caught up on a couple of weeks “other stuff.” What sort of other stuff? Oh…exciting stuff. Like laundry. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: It’s a Southern Thing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Silver James

I don’t need to explain a thing. Just watch. However, the funniest written explanation I ever read for use of this phrase came in a blog by Toni McGee Causey. I should go looking for it one of these days … Continue reading →

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