Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Where in the Universe is Waldo?

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Silver James

Where’s Waldo? There’s always far more going on that you’ve yet to see, Silver. Even now. So if you should ever feel bored or lonely again, look a little closer. Where’s Waldo? The Universe © http://www.tut.com ® Yeah, Silver, like … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Geeks and Stuff

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Silver James

I got all sucked into Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knights Inc. series. She makes me laugh. Plus, the guys are hot, SpecOps, and all about family. What’s not to love? In fact, some of the funny lines involve brothers and … Continue reading →

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No Words for Tuesday

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Silver James

I have been living on caffeine and words for the past four days. And in the past four days, I’ve written almost 15K words. The good news? The first draft of FAERIE FAITH was finished at 11:15 p.m. last night. … Continue reading →

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Monday Funday

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Silver James

Who had fun this weekend? Don’t be shy. Raise your hands. I worked. A lot! I wrote almost 10K words on FAERIE FAITH. I have deadline brain. That means there’s not enough coffee in the world to turn my brain … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Coolest Dad Ever!

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Silver James

Parts of this video have gone viral and Dad and Son have appeared on Good Morning America. Son is 3. Dad is a post-production special effects tech for Dreamworks. All I have to say–HOW COOL IS THIS!?!?!?! May your weekend … Continue reading →

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Universal Fear vs. Love

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Silver James

Given the topic of this blog yesterday, today’s wisdom from the Universe is very apropos. This could be the blurb for Abhean’s story. When fear speaks, Silver, it’s always wrong. Game on, The Universe © http://www.tut.com ® And when love … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Titles

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Silver James

Feud. Free. Folly. They all fit the premise of the 4th and likely last entry into the Faerie Reign world. When I finished FAERIE FOOL, I knew I had to give Abhean his story. I discovered a lot about the … Continue reading →

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Smoke and Mirrors Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Silver James

This is something a little different and off the wall for me. I know several of you also follow Chuck Wendig’s Terribleminds blog. He throws out a flash fiction challenge on Fridays and normally I don’t play. But this week, … Continue reading →

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