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On being a writer

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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Monday in the Middle

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Silver James

Continuing with the RWA16 photo share…these two photos show different views of the same…view. 😆 This one is a day-time view from my balcony. The area down below, beyond the marina, is called Seaport Village, a collection of shops and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Something To Talk About

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Silver James

Yeah…This made me laugh because I remember the days when The Only and Micco, our Siberian Husky, carried on conversations just like this. They knew exactly what they were saying. It was up to the rest of us to translate. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Challenge

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Silver James

Yeah, this has been a week. Lots of ups and downs and changes in plans. Revising revisions. Starts and stops. Twists and turns. But the Universe is right. It is an adventure. With each setback, I learn something–even it’s only … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Had Enough

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme is **ENOUGH**. Oh, the places writers can go, right? I’m back in revisions and edits on DOUBLE TROUBLE. Sadly, I have to switch heroes in mid-stream. It’s a long story and doesn’t make a lot of difference … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits and Stuffs

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Silver James

So, no recipe today. But I am sharing a few more pics from San Diego, and some fun links/stories I came across. The first pic is of me with my RWA Service Award. There was this huge vertical banner in … Continue reading →

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Monday Talking Points and Stuff

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Silver James

I have no time to fool around, Monday! I will not let you get me down. *nods* So, I did two podcasts when I was in San Diego for The Disaster Podcast. Fun times but OMG it’s been too long … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Fallon’s Hashtag

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Silver James

For us writers, there is much fodder here. For everyone else, liquids alert. Set the coffee aside and don’t drink. The hashtag is #WorstFirstDate and Jimmy Fallon reads tweets from the hashtag on The Tonight Show. Have a wonderful weekend! … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Week

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Silver James

So, another week is on it’s way out. I’m only 4 days off the deadline I set myself for DOUBLE TROUBLE. I finished the first draft last night about 9 o’clock. Today is a hard edit–I know of at least … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Earth

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme over on Twitter is “Earth. Or “ground.” They sort of mean the same thing. 😆 KOD has been on a roll with themes lately. They’ve had Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Water (or ground, air, heat, and … Continue reading →

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