Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Middling Monday

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Silver James

AUTUMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Temps were in the 60s this weekend for highs. Fuzzy slippers and soft hoodies rule my world. Why yes, I am a happy camper at the moment. I love this time of year. And I love the food that … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Octoberfest

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Silver James

Why is it nothing this cool ever happens when I’m traveling? And yes, I did use Google translate to figure out what the heck was happening. Basically, a German plane with 260 passengers just boarded for a flight to Rio … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Getting From Here to There

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Silver James

So, as a writer, how do you get from there to here? As discussed yesterday in Wednesday Words, it depends on the “style” of writing you’re most comfortable with. Since I’m weird and something of an outlier when it comes … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Never Been There

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Silver James

Yay! I won last week’s Thursday Threads using the prompt: **She had never been there.** I thought I’d do something a little different this week. The flash fiction challenge is limited to 250 words and those scenes always get expanded … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Oops Edition

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Silver James

Uhm…rut ro! Apologies. This is a bit late and done on the fly because…reasons. Good ones. I got so deep into the Boston Wolves yesterday that I forgot I hadn’t set up the blog for today. Tuesdays are kind of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mind Monday

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Silver James

Hello, Monday. I have coffee. And no air conditioner turned on! I’m such a happy camper right now. Friday night, I even wore a quilted windbreaker with a hood to the soccer game. Saturday was fuzzy slippers before time for … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Blessings

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Silver James

I’m not known for getting political on social media. Heck, as a rule, I don’t political face-to-face unless it’s with Lawyer Guy but after 40 years of marriage, he just rolls with it. And vice versa. But this #ItsASouthernThing video … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Needs

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Silver James

I am learning the various blocks available to me on WordPress and it’s not easy because I’m so used to their classic version where everything is just there, handy, and I know how to add the coding needed to make … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I See What You Did There

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Silver James

I miss the days when I could resize the image I use. Stupid FB. Ah, well. Y’all are here for the words and not the pics, right? I have new ones–words, not pics–and they evolved into a scene that was … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cowgirl Buffalon Bacon Chicken Bites

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Silver James

While the weather may not be there yet, fall sports definitely are! There’s football–college and NFL, plus the MLB play-offs and upcoming World Series. You’re sure to please the whole crowd with Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Bites when they come to … Continue reading →

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