Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Tip

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Silver James

After Wednesday, the week just seems to slide downhill. This was esepcially true when I worked in the real world. Weekends meant something then. Well, they still mean something but its a different something. Anyway. That brings us to today. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Level With Me

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Silver James

It’s that time of the week again. And I luckily have new words. Since I’m still trying to incorporate all the random scenes into some semblance of order, I’m trying hard to not create more random scenes when I take … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Wolf-size Snickerdoodles

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Silver James

Sometimes, a writer or a reader just needs to kick back with a big cup of coffee (or glass of milk) and a plate of warm cookies. This is Only’s favorite cookie. They come out huge and soft, as long … Continue reading →

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Muggy Monday

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Silver James

There’s always someone who is a morning person. My mother was one of those. She she woke up, she wanted the whole house to wake up with her. She’d bang doors, pans in the kitchen, whatever would make noise. Dad … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Fractured Fairy Tales: Loch Ness

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Silver James

My garden statue Nessie was mentioned earlier this week and I let it drop that she had a long story. Some old-timers might remember but that goes back years and years. So, because this has been one of those weeks … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ocean

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Silver James

When the following popped up in my inbox, it resonated with me as a writer. Romance novels, no matter the subgenre, must have all the feels. Sometimes love huts. Sometimes love heals. Sometimes hearts are so full, we have to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Can’t Do It

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Silver James

Once again, we have arrived at midweek. It is Wednesday and I have words. Sadly, I did not win, place or show in last week’s Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge. That’s okay. I’m just happy I managed to get some … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Crabby Corn Dip

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Silver James

Since we’re coming up on lake weather and backyard eats, I thought I’d share a quick and easy dip recipe that looks a lot swankier than it is to make. It’s also tasty. It’s been a while but I’m thinking … Continue reading →

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Meandering Through Monday

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Silver James

We’re almost halfway through June. It seems like I go to sleep and when I wake up, four days have passed. Weird. I remember when time dragged and th stuff I looked forward to would never get there. We had … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Celtic Echoes

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Silver James

Here. Have a 6 minute vacation on me. Hint, this is who Aisling could be if she ever figures things out. Also, if I could manipulate AI like these folks, I’d have some AMAZING book trailers and videos! Have a … Continue reading →

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