Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Timeline

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Silver James

So. It’s been a week and a half. I’m still in a brain fog. The older I get, the harder it is to make the adjustment. Just an hour, people say. What’s the big deal? Trust me. It’s a BIG … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: People Watching

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Silver James

Another windy Wednesday. And cold. What is up with Mother nature?!?! It was 81 yesterday and at the moment, our wind chill is 32. Brrrr 🥶 Still I have good news! I won! Thursday Threads, not the lottery but hey, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Day-after Irish Nachos

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Silver James

So…as you can imagine Clancy’s Pub in Boston is always busy on St. Patrick’s Day. The place is flooded with tourists and townies alike while the Irish Wolves and their ladies are treated like the VIPs they are. 😉 Even … Continue reading →

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Green Monday

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Silver James

And a Happy St. Patrick’s Day t’ya! Everyone is a little bit Irish today. I’m lucky. I have Irish blood in my veins. If I drank, I’d have a Harp pale ale with dinner tonight and LG would have a … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: For Love

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Silver James

This may sound weird but my process for writing a book in The Penumbra Papers is a lot different from any of my other series. Part of that process involves music. There’s always a soundtrack. I’ll hear a song, make … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Downtime

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Silver James

I’m still draggin’ my “li’l red wagon” around. I look outside and think, Oh! I still have time to get some work done before fixing dinner. Then I look at the clock and go, OH SH!T!!! This happens with my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Travelers

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Silver James

Yeah, I’m a little late. I have excuses. Number one, as it always is this time of year, I blame it on Daylight Savings Time. My mind and body just can’t get in sync. Creative time is affected. Eating times … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Rolling Up Retribution

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Silver James

Yeah, yeah. I’m stretching it on the subject line today but hey, give me a break. At least I have a treat to go with the title today. Hopefully, this recipe will entice folks to make a batch, grab my … Continue reading →

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DST Monday Hangover

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Silver James

Yup. This is pretty much me. Sadly, it will pretty much be me until November, unless something stupid happens and we end up permanently on DST. *shudders* Please, just say no! I’m typing this at clock time of 7:25 on … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Here I Am

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Silver James

So, Ariel’s story is next. I’ve done a little scribbling on new words. I’ve gone over some previous notes and scribbled scenes. I’m figuring out the framework and learning a little more about his heroine. In my notes, I came … Continue reading →

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