Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday Mixer

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Silver James

*points at puppy* Yeah, that was pretty much me this weekend. This was OKRWA weekend but the majority of the membership took off for the RT convention in Dallas. Only five of us were going to show up for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Friday Sinema – Smoke

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Silver James

Y’all don’t know much about Hollywood. He had a very minor role in NIGHT SHIFT, and frankly, I hadn’t anticipated writing his story for awhile. But then both he and Hardy started jabbering at me. They both know exactly who … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Thursday’s Thoughts: Universal Wings

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Silver James

I’d tucked this nudge from the Universe back in my music box-like draft file, keeping it safe from rain and windy weather. (A prize to anyone who recognizes the song reference.) There have been many times on the journey that … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Wednesday Words – Double Crossing the Target

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Silver James

Wednesday. Once again. Time for new words! Today’s #1lineWed is brought to you by the page numbers 14, 47, or 147. After launching the finalists for the National Readers Choice Awards, I’m finally back to work on DOUBLE CROSS/Hard Target. … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tuesday Treats – Breakfast for Dinner

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Silver James

Every once in awhile we really like breakfast for dinner. Usually, that means waffles but sometimes, it means something that might actually pass for dinner. I came across this recipe somewhere–and sadly I didn’t make note of the site. These … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Monday…It’s Here.

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Silver James

Here’s a quick wrap up of my weekend…and last week. We survived the storms, dodging between tornadoes and remaining mostly on high ground though streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes are at near flood levels. That’s good. Mostly. We’ve been experiencing … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Friday Sinema – Hard Target and Real Heroes

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Silver James

I have yet been able to sit down and watch the movie ACT OF VALOR all the way through in one sitting. It’s a powerful story and by the end, I’m always sobbing. But you know me and music and … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Universal Living In the Fun of It

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Silver James

We’ve had rain and storms this week. That’s okay. We are slowly catching up on the drought. I have a few rose buds and a peony blooming, with the tiny pink flowers of oxalis adding bright winks to Spring. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Wednesday Words: Double Cross WIP

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. Again. Why does this keep happening? It’s like Monday. We just can’t get away from it! 😆 Okay, today’s writing challenge is to pull a #1lineWed from pages 16, 62, or 162 of your WIP. Or in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tuesday Temptation: Coffee

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Silver James

Haven’t done one of these in a long time, so just for fun, here are some coffee quotes and facts and memes from my coffee collection to illustrate them. Coffee is a blessing and a gift. A well-made cup gets … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments