Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Free-for-All: Random Edition

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Silver James

Yeah…I’m late. I normally set up the blog the day before so it will post at an actual scheduled time. If I waited to post on the day of, I might never get anything posted–or at least not posted until…oh…say…4 … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Feelings

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Silver James

Sometimes, you meet someone and things just click. This used to happen face-to-face but with the introduction of the internet, horizons expanded and we met people that we might never actually see in person. That doesn’t stop connections from forming. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Time to Talk

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Silver James

This year just keeps slip-sliding away. It’s already Wednesday. And I do have some new words to share. I’m trying to be smart as I participate in the Thursday Threads flash fiction. I’m at least working to expand already written … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Easy’s Fave Peanut Butter Pie

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Silver James

Sometimes, as Summer slips into Autumn, the weather doesn’t always cooperate. The calendar and our thoughts may be thinking Fall thoughts and we might be craving Fall flavors but when it’s still warm outside, what we really crave is something … Continue reading →

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First Monday in October

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Silver James

Isn’t there a movie by that title? About the Supreme Court. It’s been awhile. It’s October! It’s Autumn! It’s finally sort of cool! It’s about time. Considering the AC froze up on Thursday. Literally. The compressor and drain line were … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Self-Checkout

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Silver James

For those of us in the South, this would be just a normal procedure. For the rest of you, you don’t know what you’re missing. 🤣🤣 Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Nudge

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Silver James

There’s a reason I write romance novels. There’s a reason even my bad boys have hearts of gold. There’s a reason the good guys win, the bad guys lose, and those who deserve it get their Happily Ever After. That … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Get Right On That

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday once again. And I have a new snippet to share, miracle of miracles. The plot continues to thicken and the fun thing is, writing this snippet gave me ideas. I was smart. I wrote those ideas down because … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Crash Dinner

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Silver James

I’m sure most of us have heard of smash burgers, right? And then there are crash potatoes. Well, what happens when you combine the two? You get a one-dish Crash Dinner. It has all the yummies served so conveniently all … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning QBing

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Silver James

Today’s meme is not just about Monday. It pretty much illustrates my whole weekend. Don’t get me wrong. There were some good things but there were some doozies at the same time. Where to start? Good news or bad news? … Continue reading →

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