Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats – Beignets

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Silver James

Since so many authors were in New Orleans and raving about the beignets, I thought I’d share the recipe I use. It takes awhile. Like 2 1/2 hours. But soooo worth it! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 1/2 cup … Continue reading →

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Monday? *muppet flail*

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Silver James

Wait? It’s MONDAY!?!?!?!? NOOOOO! It’s still Sunday, right? *sigh* Yeah…I totally blanked out. I have a good excuse. No, really! SIXTH GRAVE ON THE EDGE releases tomorrow. This is the next installment in the Charley Davidson series by Darynda Jones. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Do-overs!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Silver James

Yesterday was a bust. Yay for insomnia. NOT! I finally got to sleep about 11:00 a.m. on Thursday morning. Sadly, I did not get out of bed so nothing accomplished beyond much frustration and gnashing of teeth. So…Here’s to mulligans, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal BICHOK

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Silver James

How can it be Thursday already? This little tidbit popped up in my inbox a bit ago and I tucked it away because with my deadlines, I knew I’d need the reminder to “Stay calm and keep writing.” (I need … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Cowgirls

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Silver James

I’ve been reading like crazy but nothing I marked to make note of so…you’re stuck with me talking about COWGIRLS DON’T CRY. As I’ve mentioned, COWGIRLS will be a January 2015 Harlequin Desire release. That means work has started on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles – Series

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Silver James

Reading. I do a lot of it. And I have a serious love affair with series–so long as they maintain their quality. It’s no secret that the In Death/Eve Dallas series by J.D. Robb is my all-time favorite. NAKED IN … Continue reading →

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Monday Grays

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Silver James

Who’s ready for Monday morning?!? Yeah, me neither. 😉 It’s dark and broody outside. The air is thick with moisture and we have a chance for storms as cold front collides with warm, moist air. The good news? Temperatures will … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Do You Want This Job?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Silver James

You know who to call…

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Back in the Saddle…

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Silver James

…sort of. I’m a creature of habit. Or should be. Because only by adhering to a schedule do I remain even semi-sorta-organized. With the changes to that schedule created by jury duty, I’m having a hellava time getting back in … Continue reading →

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Friday Frenzy

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Silver James

First, this is my new motto! Second, I’m scrabbling like crazy trying to get COWGIRL’S SWEETHEART up to snuff and those all-important first chapters back to Mr. HEd. Why? Because that mid-July deadline is looming and we need to get … Continue reading →

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