Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Happy New Year – 2014!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Silver James

Happy New Year from me, Iffy, and all the characters living in our imagination! May 2014 find you healthy, wealthy and wise. And surrounded by family and friends, your life full of merriment and joy! But most of all, I … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to 2013

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Silver James

Dear 2013- Where did you go? It seems like just a few days ago that I was trying to figure out what to do with you. You had such possibilities, so shiny and new. And here you are, old, wrinkled, … Continue reading →

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In-Between Times

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Silver James

The time between Christmas and New Year’s always feels a bit Twilight Zone-ish to me. The old year is coming to a close and the new year is just hanging out there on the horizon, not quite in sight yet … Continue reading →

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Christmas Break

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Silver James

I’m a huge fan of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. As an early Christmas present, fix your warm drink of choice, get comfortable, and spend the next 46 minutes enjoying this story about the Ghosts of Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays!

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Staying Alive Update

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Silver James

How the holymoleywhereinhellhastimegoneDecembercan’tbehalfover did it get to be December 17th? *muppet flail* Christmas needs to go away! Right now. And stay away until I’m ready. Because I’m not! *wails and gnashes teeth* New Orleans. I’m back. But I swear every … Continue reading →

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Friday Christmas Sinema – Carol of the Bells

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Silver James

It’s Friday the 13th. I’m in New Orleans. Fitting, right? LOLOL Even so, I wanted to share another holiday favorite! I remember the first time I heard this song years and years ago. I got chills. Stil get them when … Continue reading →

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The Weather Outside is…

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Silver James

…Frightful. At least here! How is it in your neck of the woods? At least the snow and frigid temperatures kept me inside and working. Yes. The Sooper Sekrit Project has been completed and submitted. I should hear something in … Continue reading →

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A Monday Visit with Magic and Retro

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Silver James

Happy Monday, everyone. I’d like you to meet two of my favorite guys, from Siobhan Muir’s Heroes of Beta Squad series. Guys, would you introduce yourselves? “Chief Warrant Officer Todd “Magic” Hunter reporting for duty, ma’am. Siobhan said you’d be … Continue reading →

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Friday Christmas Sinema – Drummer Boy

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Silver James

I’m a sucker for Christmas carols. There. I admitted it. So…each Friday in December, I’m going to feature a video of a few of my faves, starting with this LITTLE DRUMMER BOY rendition by Pentatonix. Enjoy and have a great … Continue reading →

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Inspiration–or Lack Thereof

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Silver James

The subtitle of this post should be: SO MANY STORIES, SO LITTLE TIME. “But…but…?” you ask, pointing at the title. My lack of inspiration had to do with a topic for today’s post. I remembered a comment I made about … Continue reading →

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