Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Familiars, Rules, and Maps–Oh My!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Silver James

It’s Thursday already?!?! I haven’t done a post about links of awesomeness in awhile. Today feels like a good day for it. And since it’s Thursday, are you ready for WICKED FAMILIAR CHAPTER TWO, In Which Something Familiar This Way … Continue reading →

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Good Omens, Books, and Readers

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Silver James

Before I ever created my first imaginary friend–an elf named Loyal, before I ever created tales of witches and horses, of a magic talisman transporting teens back in time, of a girl masquerading as a boy in the Civil War, … Continue reading →

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Brenda Doing Good

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Silver James

It’s May. Many of us may still be wondering where spring went, but when I think of May, I think of Brenda Novak and her fantastic charity auction! GO HERE to check out the auction or just click on the … Continue reading →

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Monday Sekrits, Spoofs, and Sunshine

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Silver James

Spring is back. Finally! I’m looking at blue skies and I might be able to turn the heater off. Wow. I mean, it’s only the freaking SIXTH OF MAY!!!! But even more fun is the fact that it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sinema – Dutch Masters Style

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Silver James

I haven’t posted on a weekend since Six Sentence Sunday ended, and it’s been way longer than that since I did a Saturday or Sunday “Sinema” but this video is just too awesome not to share! The Rijksmuseum in Holland … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun – Evolution Music Style

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Silver James

Are your favorites in this medley? If this group ever appears around here, I’ll have to check them out. They sound as much fun as Straight No Chaser! 😀 Happy Friday. Who has something fun planned for the weekend?

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Universal Rules

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Silver James

Yesterday, on Janet’s blog, the subject of rules was brought up. There were some interesting comments. I had this little gem from the Universe tucked back in my files and this seemed like a good time to bring it out. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday as Monday

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Silver James

Yeah…about yesterday… I slept in. I also napped. 😆 Sunday started at 4:00 a.m. Lawyer Guy and I arrived at our assigned post along the Memorial Marathon route–Medical Station 41, which is 21.6 miles into the route. Just to the … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun – Summer Movies

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Silver James

I get an email newsletter from Tor.com that keeps me up-to-date not only on their books but all things SciFi and Fantasy. For instance, I don’t pay attention to comics or video games so I’d never heard of the R.I.P.D. … Continue reading →

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Serious Series

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Silver James

How many of you read series? Do you wait until the series is finished before you start, or do you wait with bated breath for the next release? It’s no surprise that my favorite series of all time is the … Continue reading →

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