Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday Words – Reading Material

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Silver James

Due to circumstances and on account of because, I’m at MURDER SHE WRITES today, instead of yesterday. My bad! Last week, I went on a YA binge, though these dark retellings of two familiar fairy tales aren’t your squeaky clean … Continue reading →

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Baton Blog Hop

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Silver James

I’m over at MURDER SHE WRITES today, guest blogging with the awesome Allison Brennan. After you check out the The Baton Blog Hop, drop by MSW to say hi! Or I will be after Allison makes it live. 🙂 The … Continue reading →

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A St. Paddy’s Day Guest Post – Alannah Lynne

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Silver James

Let’s talk titles… Thanks for letting me hang out with you and your friends, Silver!! For the past 7 days, Sunny and Gavin (LAST CALL – Heat Wave Series #2), and I have been making the rounds. We’ve taken over … Continue reading →

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Universal Time

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Silver James

When this popped up in my inbox, I splorted coffee. Considering the deadlines I’m under? Oh yeah, I need the Universe, angels, time, and maybe a few magical critters all on my side. Fret not, Silver. Time is on your … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Just Read Edition

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Silver James

I had to go back a few books to find some passages that I marked. Sometimes I get so involved I forget to do so–especially if it’s a paper book. On the Kindle, it’s so easy to highlight. 😆 These … Continue reading →

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Tuesday This-n-That

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Silver James

W’sup, peeps? It still looks like winter out my window. All considered, that’s a good thing. It keeps me in my chair working. I’m 2/3 done with COWGIRL’s revisions. HE made some great suggestions. Oh, and it’s totally official now. … Continue reading →

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Monday in Winter Wrap-up

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Silver James

Dang! It was 7 degrees this morning. SEVEN FREAKING-COLD DEGREES! And we had freezing rain, thunder-and-lightning sleet, and snow. I’m telling you, the people around here are idiots. When I was out in the storm yesterday, 1/3 of the abandoned/wrecked … Continue reading →

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TGIF and Bottoms Up!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Silver James

[Edit: I hate when I goof and mess up the posting time and then decide to sleep in. Sorry!] Wednesday’s topic was about song lyrics as inspiration and music setting writing moods. Well, this is my current favorite song. I … Continue reading →

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Universal Time Travel

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Silver James

I was doing the Muppet Flail(tm) yesterday when I realized it was already Wednesday. And this is the next to the last day of the month. Where has February gone? I’m not ready for March! *more Muppet flail* When I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Sing It!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Silver James

As most of you know, I’m big on soundtracks to set the mood when I’m writing. I’ve been known to hear a song and immediately come up with a story idea. This would be the case with the currently-under-revisions COWGIRLS … Continue reading →

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