Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats – Creamy Chicken Enchaladas

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Silver James

This is an old recipe I got from an insert with a product. I’m using the brand names because it came from Campbell’s kitchens. 🙂 Prep time is about 20 minutes and it bakes in 40. Creamy Chicken Enchaladas Preheat … Continue reading →

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Monday the 12th of Never-ending

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Silver James

Need I say more? It’s Monday. And it feels never-ending. So…is it nap time? 😉 First, I’m guest blogging today with my good friend from the Kiss of Death RWA chapter, VICKI BATMAN. Click on her name to see the … Continue reading →

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Friday Free and Easy

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Silver James

It’s Friday. Everybody do a happy dance! Did you have a good week? Have big plans for the weekend? I finished the revisions on the first three chapters of FOR THE LOVE OF A COWGIRL (working title for Red Dirt … Continue reading →

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Universal Bravery

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Silver James

There’s nothing to fear but fear itself. Did Churchill say that? It’s one of those quotes we all know and bandy about but don’t ever remember who should be attributed. You can have what you want, Silver, if you brave … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – First Lines

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Silver James

For those who play #1lineWed on Twitter with RWA Kiss of Death Chapter, the prompt for today is First/Opening Lines. Here are a few of my favorite openings from other authors, and then some favorites that I wrote. She woke … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Cowgirls Don’t Cry in the Wild

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Silver James

Today is the day if you are looking for the paperback copy of COWGIRLS DON’T CRY on the shelves of your local bookstore. At least I hope the books are out there! Copies should be at B&N, Walmart, Target, and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Monday

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Silver James

I’ve been thinking. Yeah, yeah. I know that’s a bad idea. *snort* Monday is much maligned. Why? Yes, for those who work, it means getting up and trudging back out into the world to deal with the job and all … Continue reading →

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Sunday In the Pink Heart Society

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Silver James

Just a quick note: I’m visiting with the lovely ladies of The Pink Heart Society talking about COWGIRLS DON’T CRY and how the book came to life, and the call I received from Mr. HQ Editor. Stop by and say … Continue reading →

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First Friday Free For All

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Silver James

I like this image. As a writer, it speaks volumes to me. Last year is done. The holidays are over. There’s no reason not to get back to work. Except… Except it’s Friday. The last day of a traditional work … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the New Year

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Silver James

Well, the New Year rolled into town just as expected. Last year was wild and crazy, but what else is new, right? Life’s like that, yeah it is. I read 210 books–or more. I forgot to record some of them. … Continue reading →

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