Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: In the Dumps Cake

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Silver James

Okay. That’s it. I’ve had it. You people have been making fun of me since Silver first started telling stories about me. And yes, it IS all about me. In case we haven’t met, why the hell not?!? My name … Continue reading →

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Hello, Monday

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Silver James

Actually, Monday isn’t being a total pain. I just find that meme really funny. There was a weekend. I did stuff. I now return you to your regularly scheduled Monday activities. What? Still here? Okay. Yes, I was still in … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: The Doctor is In

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Silver James

It’s time once again to go south. I have only one word: Vicks 🤣🤣🤣 Have a great weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Slippery Slopes

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Silver James

Life imitates art. Or not. Art imitates life. Maybe. I mean inserting Picasso, Jackson Pollock, or Salvadore Dali into that discussion immediately skews things. Please understand that I’m writing this after about 3 hours of sleep and a full day … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Coffee Helps

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Silver James

Midweek. Wednesday. Hump Day. New words. Yay. I feel a bit phony claiming to be a writer because the only words I’ve managed on the WIP in the past week are these. In a way, that’s okay because they are … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bailey’s Irish Mob Cake

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Silver James

Sometimes you want something sweet and chocolatey. Sometimes you want something creamy with a bit of kick. Sometimes, you might want to hang out with the Wolves in Boston. Well, have I got a cake for you! Recipe detailsYield: 14 … Continue reading →

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April Showers…Bring Monday

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Silver James

It is Monday, right? Hey, I managed to flip the calendar pages on time this month. I have mismatched calendars. The big wall calendar in my office is…normal. The week starts with Sunday and ends with Saturday. The small calendar … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Going Parking

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Silver James

Parkour is amazing. Period. People who can do parkour are amazing. Period. I’m not a gamer but if I was, I’d want to play Assassin’s Creed. There have been a series of videos marrying real-life parkour with the game. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Edits

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Silver James

There’s one job that is always a pain when it comes to writing. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of things associated with writing is a pain. Like…writer’s block. Imposter’s syndrome. Low/no sales. Unruly and/or unreliable characters.Writing blurbs (my personal … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Exit

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Silver James

The week is half over. We’re headed to the weekend. I have new words. I’m thankful. I hate to keep harping on this whole DST thing but I’m just not making the shift with any sort of grace this year. … Continue reading →

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