Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Christmas Boxing

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Silver James

John Lewis is an English store known for their holiday commercials. To celebrate the season, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites each Friday between now and Christmas. Some are funny, some are heart-warming, all of them are meant to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: On Being Thankful

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Silver James

I have much for which to be thankful. I have a family I love and am proud of, who support me. I have friends who make me smile, who stand beside me, and quite often prop me up. I am … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Eating What Ate You

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Silver James

On the day before Thanksgiving here in the US, it’s a bit fitting that the #1lineWed prompt is *EAT/ATE*. And while I’m supposed to use a line (or in my case, a whole snippet!) from a work in progress, the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Festive Fall Foods and a Book

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Silver James

This is Thanksgiving week. I’m lucky. My favorite BiL and SiL are hosting both sides of the family at their place. I’m doing a couple of things but mostly, I just have to show up and eat wonderful food. Still, … Continue reading →

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Monday Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Silver James

Yeah, cats and writers. Thanksgiving is Thursday. This is Day 21 of #NaNoWriMo. As I start the day, I’m only about 400 words from reaching today’s minimum goal. That said, I need to hit my 2500 word count to stay … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Boogie Bear

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Silver James

What a perfect way to end the week. Who knew bears had rhythm?!?! 😀 Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Investment

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Silver James

Wow. Everywhere I look I see such anger and hate. I’m not going to point fingers no matter how much I’d like to tee off on people. Wouldn’t do any good anyway. Those I’d be pointing at don’t believe they … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sit On It

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed gives writers a choice. I sat on my seat until I could sit no longer. Are you sensing the theme here? 😉 Today’s prompt for a line or, in my case, a snippet is **SIT, SAT, or SEAT**. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pecan Pie Cookies

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Silver James

So…I love pecan pie. I love hot pecan pie with vanilla ice cream. I love hot pecan pie with whipped cream. After this recipe, I may have to add melted chocolate to that list. 😉 So…who else thinks these sound … Continue reading →

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Monday of the Week of Mondays

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Silver James

What a crazy week. That’s all I’m going to say about it. I really want to say a lot but this is one of those times when discretion is the better part of ranting. And my week is stacking up … Continue reading →

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