Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Don’t Blame Me

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Silver James

So. I baked Wednesday and Thursday. Cookies. Many, MANY cookies. Yesterday afternoon, after sampling said cookies, I remembered I needed to find a video to post for today. In my momentary sugar coma, I tumbled across this one from the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Feelings

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Silver James

🎶 Feelings…Nothing more than feelings…oh so many feelings… Feelings, woo-oo-oo feelings… 🎶 Thank you Morris Albert. And you’re welcome for that ear worm. It’s Thursday. The world hasn’t come to an end. I’m glad. I have a lot of stories … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It Matters

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Silver James

Who else feels hung over this morning? And I don’t necessarily mean because you were out–or in–drinking last night. This election season has been an emotional rollercoaster. Today, this is a politic free zone. I’ve no clue at the time … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Moonstruck Chocolate Chip Scones

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Silver James

It’s Tuesday. I need treats! Why? Let me count the ways. 1 – We fell back Sunday. Okay, that’s really not as big a hardship as that whole spring forward thing come March or April… 2 – It’s election day … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Silver James

Y’all know how I feel about Daylight Saving Time. And yes, Saving is “singular.” No S on the end. The government just needs to leave Time well enough alone. And this whole “Save Daylight” movement? Nuh-uh. Nope. Just say no. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Practically Magical

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Silver James

Happy All Soul’s Day. I hope everyone surived All Hallow’s Eve with all treats and no tricks. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite movie endings and perfect for this particular holiday season. I really need to pull out my … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Silver James

👻🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🦇🐺 I managed to get a newsletter out this past Tuesday. For the first time since actually doing a newsletter for plublic consumption, I got personal. I don’t do that often. One, I figure most folks aren’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Briefly Speaking

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Silver James

So, I still have a bit of a book hangover from finishing MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON, editing and revising, publishing, and marketing. As a result, I have not started a new project though I am leaning toward one that’s been on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Frozen Irish Moonlight

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Silver James

Look! Something cold and refreshing! And an actual treat to go with the title. I realize that it’s almost Halloween and folks should be at least wearing sweaters and thinking hot chocolare or a real Irish coffee. Yeah, about that. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Tricks

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Silver James

It’s Monday. All day. What happened to the weekend? Oh, yeah. I remember. Sort of. MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON went live. I was a busy little beaver. You know how it goes–no rest for the wicked or a writer with a … Continue reading →

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