Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Thursday Thoughts: Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Silver James

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! THANK YOU for everything! You are my WHY! ❤️

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Wednesday Words

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. Here in the good ol’ USA, there’s a flurry of preparations and travel and baking and cooking and generally getting ready for tomorrow. Yay for Thanksgiving. This year–as I am every year since embarking on my publishing journey–I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: This-n-That

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Silver James

A little bit of this and that today but no food because Thursday is Thanksgiving and my brain is focused on my to-make list for the family gathering at Uncle Fix-It’s. First up, my good friend, sistah from another mistah, … Continue reading →

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Monday Things

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Silver James

Welcome to the final week of November for 2024. Where has the year gone? I know I’m not the only one who has noticed the time is flying. Sadly, I’m not in any hurry so time could slow down and … Continue reading →

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