Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Inspiration is Where You Find It

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Silver James

Since my Muse has ADHD, I normally don’t lack for ideas and when I do, something tends to pop up that gives me a shove in the right direction. I’m an Oklahoma girl, bred, born, and raised. I remember hanging … Continue reading →

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Bucket List 71-80

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Silver James

71. Learn to play the bagpipes. (Hey…this is wishful thinking, right? I actually started lessons with a chanter but…I am SOOOOO non-musical that I gave up.) [Again, at the time, I was reaching. Who knows, maybe I’ll find my chanter … Continue reading →

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Git ‘er Done

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Silver James

There’s a comedian who uses that line as his signature, spoken in his best redneck accent, “Git’er done!” There’s another who has a routine built around “your sign. “Here’s your sign!” he chortles when talking about stupid people. And yes, … Continue reading →

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Historical Perspective

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Silver James

I read a book before, during, and after RWA Nationals. I’ve met the author, shared a few meals with her. Enjoyed the book. Mostly. It’s the first in a series and represents a shift in genres for her. Really liked … Continue reading →

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Universal Inspiration

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Silver James

I know, I know. I’ve been defaulting to the Universe a lot lately. It’s not so much that I haven’t had anything original to say so much as what the Universe is dropping in my inbox mirrors so much what … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sinema: Someone Somewhere

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Silver James

OMG! Hear me doing the fangirl squee?!? How many of you miss watching Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough being all sexy and wonderful on “Dancing With the Stars”? *raises hand* I was looking for a song to write a scene … Continue reading →

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Bucket List 61-70

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Silver James

As I prepost this, I’m not sure exactly where in the world is Carmen Sandiego. Or me. If I remember, I’ll have updated this prior to it going live. If I don’t (which is most likely 😆 ), what you … Continue reading →

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Dreaming in the ‘verse

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Silver James

Going to Nationals leaves me with a lot of feelings to sort out. I’ve just spent a week rubbing elbows (and getting hugs) from New York Times best-selling authors and writers who are just starting on their journey to publication. … Continue reading →

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Getting Home

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Silver James

It was a dark and rainy morning. Actually, it IS a dark and rainy morning. A massive and unpredicted (as of the 10 o’clock news/weather last night) storm rumbled through at 5:00 this morning. Almost an inch of rain fell … Continue reading →

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Bucket List 51-60

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Silver James

Another Friday, another list. Are y’all sick of this yet? As y’all know, Lawyer Guy and I are on the road this week and next. Tonight, I’ll be announcing the winners of the National Readers Choice Awards. Tomorrow night is … Continue reading →

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