Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words: New

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Silver James

The #lineWed theme for this first week of the new year is very apropos. It’s “NEW.” I’m three chapters into the beginning of the newest Red Dirt Royalty story. As a brief rundown, Cash Barron runs Barron Security Services. There’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Silver James

A certain Only posted the video to my FB timeline and suggested I should try this recipe. I did. We all enjoyed it over Christmas. 😆 Please note that the picture is of a double batch. The recipe, as given, … Continue reading →

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First Monday 2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Silver James

Happy New Year! Today should be a time for reflection and a time to look ahead. But where’s the fun in that? LOLOL Okay, seriously. Last year is a done deal. I can’t go back and change anything. Upon reflection, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Dream Bigger

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Silver James

I’d planned to take off until Monday, January 4th, but this little reminder from the Universe popped up in my inbox today and I wanted to share. So…what the Universe says! This is my New Year’s wish to each and … Continue reading →

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Post-Holiday Hangover or Why I Need More Coffee

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Silver James

I have a bad case of the Lazies. I turned off my computer Christmas afternoon and didn’t turn it back on until yesterday. And it was a struggle to make myself get on-line then. Weird, huh? Between the wild weather … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Silver James

I’ve had a tradition of posting a Christmas video on this day. This one is an incredible blend of technology and voice. May today find you with friends and family, with peace and joy, and most of all love. That … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Christmas Eve Gift

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Silver James

If you’re Southern, you’ll understand the whole Christmas Eve gift thing. My mother delighted in being the first to say it each year, waking my brother and me up with the phrase. She answered the phone that way, and always … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Silver James

It’s Christmas Eve Eve and what better theme for #1LineWed than CHRISTMAS! I only have one WIP with Christmas in it–next year’s Moonstruck Christmas Novella–MIDNIGHT MOON. Subscribers to my newsletter got a blurb from the Light Wars chapter. 😉 So … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats : Candied Pecans

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Silver James

Today dawns as the first day of winter, but also the beginning of a climb toward longer days. This is a magical time of year and I can’t help but feel hopeful despite all the dark in the world. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Before Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Silver James

Today is the shortest day of the year. Tonight marks the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year and traditional celebration of Yule. When people lived more in tune with the seasons and the cadences of the star dance … Continue reading →

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