Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Wake-up Call

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Silver James

Writer’s block. It’s a thing. So is simple procrastination and a bushel basket full of “I don’t wanna!” These are things that plague every writer. Well, every person, if you just take those last two into consideration. But we writers … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: All Together Now

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Silver James

Guess what?!? It’s Wedneday and I have new words that are being added to MOONSTRUCK: RETRIBUTION. Sadly, I didn’t “win” anything in last week’s Thursday Threads flashfiction challenge but that’s okay. That’s not why I participate. I do it because … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Christmas Pecans Ranger Style

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Silver James

Here’s another “traditional” Christmas-time treat that I absolutely binge out on. Also, they are easy peasy (as long as you pay attention!), quick, and yummy to the max. Everybody likes these. Trust me. FYI, if you give food gifts, these … Continue reading →

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Monday the What?!?!

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Silver James

It’s how many days until Christmas?!?!?! *muppet flail* I am soooo far from being ready. It’s a good thing that Christmas mornings have shifted to the Kids’ house because that’s where Santa comes. All we have to do is load … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Dog People

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Silver James

All I can say is I ❤ this guy and he makes me laugh out loud. I can totally attest to several of these breeds including huskies, rottweillers, Newfoundlands, poodles, GSDs and rescues. I’m pretty sure he’s nailed the other … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal “Your Person”

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Silver James

I recently got into a discussion with someone about writing. This is not unusual as I am a writer and a lot of my friends and acquaintances are writers. We all have our own processes, hang ups, thoughts, feelings, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Not Like That

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Silver James

Since last Thursday was a holiday here in the USA, there was no Thursday Threads challenge. Have no fear, though! As I periodically judge the installments, there are prompts that I don’t use–at least not at the time. I keep … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Christmas Crack(le) Candy

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Silver James

It’s December. Christmas is coming–along with a host of other holidays depending on how you celebrate. Today’s recipe came out of my files, given to me by a former neighbor. Long story, snippet version: Very nice mom and dad and … Continue reading →

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First Monday Musing

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Silver James

Ya know…I really don’t like the first of a new month. It’s depressing. I check my ‘Zon author’s dashboard every day to see if I’ve had any sales. When faced with a row of zeros? Yeah, downer time. *sigh* Last … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Leftovers

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Silver James

Surely this isn’t just a Southern thing…🤣😆🤣 Hope you had a Happy Turkey Day yesterday–whether you ate turkey, ham, beef…or pizza! Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

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