Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Tuesday Tastes – Coffee

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Silver James

If you haven’t figured out I’m all about the coffee, y’all haven’t been paying attention. 😆 Ev sent me a really cool little desk calendar full of coffee facts. Here’s a few I stuck on the bulletin board: The 1699 … Continue reading →

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Monday: Good, Bad, and Ugly

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Silver James

We’ll start with the ugly. *points to picture* This is me on Monday morning with no caffeine in my system. The Good: Lawyer Guy is out of MICU. The Bad: He’s not home yet and there is no release date … Continue reading →

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Friday is Dog Tested…

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Silver James

I forgot I hadn’t posted anything for today. Here, have a series of commercials that crack me up every time I see them. Meet The Barkleys, from Subaru’s Dog Tested, Dog Approved series of commercials. Have a great weekend!

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The Universe on Miracles

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Silver James

This has been a month of miracles for me and mine, so when this little gem from the Universe popped up in my inbox, I knew I had to share it. A word on miracles… Silver, don’t let those that … Continue reading →

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