Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Sensational Book Lovers Saturday

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Silver James

Time is running out to get in on the fabulous prizes offered by Night Owl Reviews! What can you win? 5 = $100 Amazon Gift Cards 5 = $50 Amazon Gift Cards 18 = $25 Amazon Gift Cards How do … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Source of Life

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Silver James

There’s a book in this video. Just sayin’… And don’t worry about the horse! Stunts were CGI. Here’s the “behind the scenes” story of the video. Have a great weekend!

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Universal Squirrel

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Silver James

Yeah, yeah. Y’all know that my attention span can be–OOH! Sparklies! Let’s see, what was I talking about? Oh, yeah–SQUIRREL! Okay, seriously, this week I’ve felt like a squirrel on a triple espresso high. That’s okay. I’m going to get … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Getting Red Dirt Down and Dirty

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Silver James

I have books! A whole box full! Blue found them on the porch yesterday. There will be giveaways coming up. In the meantime, #1lineWed is all about feet today. Going with the flow, here’s the opening to COWGIRLS DON’T CRY … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Pretzel Turtles

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Silver James

It seems like I’m always under deadline around the holidays and with all the other stuff going on, time is always at a premium. Still, certain traditions–giving food–must be upheld, right? So…I was digging through the ol’ recipe box for … Continue reading →

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The First of Monday

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Silver James

Today is Monday. It’s also the first day of December, which is the last month of the year. So…a little reflection and some planning today. I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend, if here in the States, though hopefully … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – On Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Silver James

I have much to be thankful for this year. I have a wonderful husband who is my biggest fan. I have an amazing and talented daughter, a delightful son-in-law, and a perfect grandson. I have three furry children who love … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Jazz Hands

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed on Twitter is all about the hands. Using, touching, looking at, thinking about hands…you get the drift. So while I was working–and holy moley are there more surprises coming in MOONSTRUCK: SECRETS!!–I started making note of when and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Baked Eggs

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Silver James

Huh. I was going to share the recipe to a quick and easy “holiday” treat that has been a tradition on my side of the family since forever. I haven’t made baked eggs in ages so I went in search … Continue reading →

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Monday Equals NaNo Brain

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Silver James

Shush! NaNo Brain is too a thing! Just ask anyone who’s taken part. I was ahead on my word count over the weekend. MOON SHOT is basically written. It needs a lot of hard editing and probably some chapter rearranging. … Continue reading →

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