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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Valentine Whoopie

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Silver James

How many of you have ever sunk their teeth into that succinctly southern treat the whoopie pie? Well, here’s a fun twist, courtesy of Hallmark, on the original just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m posting it early just in … Continue reading →

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5th Monday

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Silver James

How is it fair that a month have FIVE Mondays?!?!?! Poor January. Besides, I get to give y’all another weekly update, rundown, recap, and follow up. 😀 So…first up, I’m working on a Valentine’s Day story for the fans of … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Wine and Music Hacks

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Silver James

Okay. Life Hacks can be really cool, or totally dumb. Ellen offered some that, except for the fork cork screw, look pretty darn useful–and surprising. Do you have a favorite Life Hack to share? Would you use any of these? … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Awareness

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Silver James

How many of you, as a kid–or an adult–stretched out in the grass, hands tucked behind your head and stared up at the summer sky picking shapes out of the clouds? How many of you have seen the Subaru commercial … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Sun

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Silver James

I’m late. I normally set up a post the day/night before. Sadly, I’m fighting a sinus infection. I hate being sick! My brain didn’t engage yesterday and I was in bed right after dinner. Oh, who am I kidding. I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Raisin Bread Pudding

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Silver James

I receive the occasional email from ConAgra Foods with recipes and food ideas. This one caught my eye, even though I haven’t tried it. One of the commenters mentioned using Costco Raisin bread and only using one slice. My thought … Continue reading →

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Monday Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Silver James

I need coffee. I’m off meeting my CP at the local Starbucks for a coffee break, a brain-storming session, and general chit-chat. Here’s hoping all of you who might have been caught by the Blizzard of ’16 are safe, sound, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – So God Made a Farmer

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Silver James

So, I open my email to the “newsletter/ads” I get from a place called Country Outfitters. They posted a link to site talking about Superbowl commercials–specifically, this one from Ram Trucks and the inimitable Paul Harvey. And the fact that … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal POV

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Silver James

I have mentioned that I believe the Universe is secretly a writer, yes? Yeah, that opinion hasn’t changed. 😆 As a writer, POV is something I have to be very conscious of. I normally write in 3rd POV Past (or … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dark

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme is DARK. So many different ways to go with this theme. However, since I’m doing some editing (older project that came off Kindle Unlimited and is going live to multiple sales channels) I decided to write something … Continue reading →

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