Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Pecan Pie Muffins

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Silver James

These things are so freaking yummy AND easy. I cam across the recipe on Facebook, and I admit to baking them a little bit longer so they’re a darker brown but that didn’t affect the taste! When I munched after … Continue reading →

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Monday Rewind

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Silver James

Not. Enough. Coffee. In. The. World. My brain is still suffering Deadline Meltdown. The thought of sitting at the keyboard and writing more than a few hundred words makes me run away in full *FLAIL* mode. Ah well. This too … Continue reading →

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Monday Deadline

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Silver James

Yeah. That would be today. Last day of the month. Last day of NaNoWriMo. Day my completed manuscript is due in my editor’s inbox. Thank goodness Harlequin uses digital now instead of the old snail mail method. I would be … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday. I need coffee…

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Silver James

I don’t think this cup is big enough. I’m not sure the pot on my coffee maker is big enough. Why yes, I AM in deadline hell. Why do you ask? 🙄 I’m at 31,859 words. I should already be … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Pulled Pork Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Silver James

This recipe popped up in my email and I snagged it. This is the pic that came with the recipe (and there’s a link below for more info), and here’s the original recipe. Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes (3 large … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Cheesy Sliders

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Silver James

I forgot to take a picture when I made these. They were pretty darn tasty and great for eating in front of the TV during a football game. And this is short because…I’M FREAKING BEHIND MY WORD COUNT!!!! *FLAIL* I … Continue reading →

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Middle Monday

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Silver James

I just don’t get it. I close my eyes. I sleep a couple of nights. I write some words. I read some books. I watched some sports. And damn if it isn’t Monday all over again. What’s up with that!?!?!?! … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Nightwish

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Silver James

Happy Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious? I didn’t even realize the significance until I got ready to prepost this. *bwahahaha* This new-to-me group seems a little perfect for today. Must have been kismet! Y’all can blame The Only for … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Seconds

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Silver James

Not sure why this message from the Universe jumped out at me from my stash. It did. Maybe because I’d made the Meme below not long ago. Maybe because stars, wishes, and second chances sort of go hand-in-hand. Maybe because … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words–Action and Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Silver James

First, a heartfelt thank-you to all who serve or have served, to the families of those who made the supreme sacrifice in service to their country. Today’s #1LineWed is all about the action. And with my rowdy bunch of vets, … Continue reading →

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