Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: Ready, Set…

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, more new words. Yay. And another yay because I managed to snag an Honorable Mention in last week’s Thursday Threads. The prompt is: *”I’m here to get you read.”* Ready for what, you ask. Ariel is asking the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Rabbit Holes

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. So I found a recipe yesterday. I even copied it over. Thought about who might make it. And then I got an idea about Ariel’s book. So I started writing. And then I discovered info I thought I’d researched … Continue reading →

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A Monday in June

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Silver James

Well, there was a weekend. Friday started off with storm dragons and interrupted sleep. The dang dragons got stirred up again on Saturday early morning. This included torrential rains, wind, and tornado sirens. We came through fine, just sleep deprived. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Let’s Dance

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. I admit to falling a little bit deeper in fangirl love of Patrick Swayze while watching “Dirty Dancing.” It remains a favorite movie and one of my all-time favorite finales because…DANCING! Amazing dancing. Fun dancing. And Patrick Swayze. Jennifer … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: I’m Up

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Silver James

I’m still occasionally hacking up a lung, along with strings of sneezes, and piles of tissues but I actually got out yesterday–bird seed and a quick vet visit with Jake for a pedicure. Today, I’m headed to Wallyworld because…well…food. Amazing … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Name Game

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Silver James

Another Wedneday. More words. I am feeling somewhat better. I get some stuff done in the morning and then I poop out by afternoon and end up back in bed, usually napping. I am slowly weaning off the meds, which … Continue reading →

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Monday Blah

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Silver James

Yes, I’m late. Yes, I still have the head cold that has settled in my chest. I slept most of yesterday and it helped a little. I’m ready to head back to bed after dealing with some stuff that needed … Continue reading →

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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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