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On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Lists

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Silver James

So…Yesterday intruded. A lot. No new words on NIGHT MOVES, or any other upcoming projects. No Universal thoughts to share. Just stuffs happening and keeping me distracted. Sadly, no bear stuffs because bear stuffs would be infinitely more interesting than … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Nod If You Can See This

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Silver James

Another hump day, another “prompt” for #1lineWed. Today’s word is **NOD**. Holy cannoli but my characters nod a lot–at least in the first draft. Which this is. So, cut me some slack, ‘kay? Those nods/nodded will mostly change to chin … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days and Monday

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Silver James

Hello, Monday. You’ve come back again. Whoppee. Not! However, I am enjoying the rain. It’s been feast or famine in the weather department this year and we’re in desperate need of rain so it’s all good. Let’s see…What’s going on … Continue reading →

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Friday Free for All: Hands On

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Silver James

I haven’t done a link post in a long time. Here are links to some things that made me laugh and/or think lately. First, this link is totally NSFW–not because of pics (there are none) but because of subject matter. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Illusions

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Silver James

Dear Universe, I am challenged every day, by reality and illusions both. As a writer, though, it’s probably the illusions that give me the most grief. Pulling gossamer strings from thin air, weaving them into words that tell a story, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Back

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Silver James

Get back, Jack! I’ve got your back (or as my “guys” would say, “We’ve got your six!” 😉 ) Today’s #1lineWed theme is “BACK.” Here’s a snippet from the first chapter of NIGHT MOVES. This is in Hollywood’s POV. **** … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Texas Sheet Cake

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Silver James

For those of you who need a rich, yummy, warm, chocolate fix! This recipe is a staple in all the recipe boxes of the bakers I grew up around (my mother and me included). Though…it really irks me to call … Continue reading →

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Monday All Over Again

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Silver James

I spent a good part of the weekend at the ballpark watching the 14Us play. They won their bracket on Saturday. Yay! As I’m typing this around noonish on Sunday, I have no clue as to the final outcome. Hopefully, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Be the Cat. Not.

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Silver James

We all need to be more dog. Just sayin’… Happy weekend! I’m fence and wall building and maybe trying to fit in a live baseball game or two. What are y’all up to?

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No Thoughts This Thursday

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Silver James

Yeah…I’m late with the blog. It’s not that I forgot. I didn’t. I even had a message from the Universe picked out. But… Life happened. With a crash. And my entire afternoon was lost in a puff of concrete dust … Continue reading →

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