Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Wednesday’s Words that Speak to Me

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Silver James

When I’m reading, sometimes I remember to mark quotes or language that makes me sit up and say, “Damn! I wish I’d written that!” Or snippets that make me laugh or cry or just touch me in some form. So … Continue reading →

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Must Be Tuesday…

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Silver James

…because I’m twisting in the wind when it comes to a post for today. 😆 We talked about TV shows yesterday. I guess I can mention that I made a new board on Pinterest called NSFW (Not Safe For Work). … Continue reading →

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Something Monday This Way Comes

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Silver James

We could run and hide from it, but why would we want to avoid it? If Monday wasn’t Monday, then Tuesday would get the bad rap. And we’re used to Monday being…well…Monday. So how was your weekend? Our weather did … Continue reading →

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Who’s Ready for Friday?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Silver James

I’m having coffee with two writing buddies this morning. Not that I need a break or anything but simply because every once in awhile, it’s fun to get together and talk about writing, brainstorming, wins, and losses. Since I’m off … Continue reading →

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Universal Imagination

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Silver James

I’ve had this little gem from the Universe tucked back for a rainy day. Only the sun is shining. And the temperature is warming up a bit. As I was looking back through my drafts, I found this and it … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – Going Dark

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Silver James

As some of you know, I got sucked into rereading the Carpathian novels (at least the first few) by Christine Feehan. I discovered the series at a time when I was NOT reading romance and paranormal romance was an unknown … Continue reading →

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Baby, It’s Cold

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Silver James

Welcome to Tuesday’s Treats, the Artic Vortex version. I think we need to talk about hot things–coffee, food, men… Coffee and comfort food always go together when it’s cold outside, right? So how about coffee food? No, seriously. Okay, so … Continue reading →

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Monday of Lazy, Catch-up, and Stuff

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Silver James

Why yes, I do resemble this today, why do you ask? I’m late. I know. I normally write a blog post and set it up the day before. But I took yesterday off. I didn’t even turn on the computer. … Continue reading →

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Friday the First Free-for-all

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Silver James

I’d actually thought about starting the new schedule on Monday because…first day of the week, right? But since today is Friday, and with New Year’s falling in the middle of the week–which makes Thursday and Friday sort of a non-week… … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Schedule

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Silver James

I hope all of you had a safe New Year’s! Welcome to 2014. As mentioned at the start of the week, I’m posting a series of “informational” blogs. I’d love your input on my plans for the coming year! One … Continue reading →

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