Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Doubts

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Silver James

So…deadlines. I had one yesterday–the proposal for RDR#6. I actually submitted it a day early, so yay! And when Mr. HQEd emailed me back, it was to let me know that REDEEMED BY THE COWGIRL (RDR#5) was headed for a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Pick a Page

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Silver James

Hello, Wednesday, my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again… Ten points to anyone who gets that. 😉 So…time for #1lineWed again and today’s “prompt” is a choice of a line/snippet from page 8, 31, 20, or 16. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Mission

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Silver James

Why is it Monday keeps rolling around every 7 days? I’m never ready for it. And I’m sure not ready for the last Monday of August. *flail* So…Life happened this weekend. I didn’t get Kade’s proposal finished. I do like … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Seminole Wind

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Silver James

Back in 1992 when I first heard this song by John Anderson, I loved it. Hearing this new release make me love it even more. While I am far from a musicologist, I listen to a lot of different musical … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts Universal Stories

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Silver James

Starting a new book is always an adventure. I don’t every outline and the only plotting I do deals with characters, settings and the basic trope. All the rest gets made up as I go along. When this little gem … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Working Girl

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Silver James

I’m slow doing the #1lineWed prompt today, which is “WORK” but better late than never, right? And I’m not doing it officially because it’s supposed to come from a WIP. Today’s snippet is from the my newest release, BAREFOOT BAY: … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Eleven in Barefoot Bay

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s the day! I’m jumping into Roxanne St. Claire’s Barefoot Bay with both feet! I’m in Launch 2 with some fantastic authors and feel privileged to be included. This group has something for everyone! Romantic suspense? CHECK! Sweet inspiration? CHECK! … Continue reading →

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The Monday Before

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Silver James

See this? Yeah…that pretty much explains the head space of every author as release day approaches. In this case, it’s tomorrow. Barefoot Bay: DOUBLE TROUBLE comes out on Amazon sometime after midnight as part of an eleven-book launch in Roxanne … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts Universal To Do List

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Silver James

So…I finished up DOUBLE TROUBLE. It gets uploaded tomorrow for release on Tuesday. There’s a Facebook party that day starting at 11am EDT with Roxanne St. Claire. I’ll be “taking over” from 3-4pm. Lots of prizes, including Kindle Fires. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: If You Believe

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Silver James

One of my favorite scenes in Peter Pan (the original musical version) is when Tinkerbell drinks the poison medicine and Pan asks, “Do you believe in fairies? If you believe clap your hands. Don’t let Tinker die.” Today’s #1lineWed theme … Continue reading →

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