Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Besties

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Silver James

I’m elbow deep in Boston Wolves so when this popped up in my Feedly blog feed, I decided to share–easy peasy without falling down the rabbit hole that can be YouTube. Sampson reminds me a bit of Jake, though I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Mystique

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just want to find someone who understands you. Am I right? I’m pretty sure that’s a prime motivation for most of my characters, and the basis for writing a romance novel. I mean, seriously, when you find the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Where Am I?

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Silver James

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! The original 250 word snippet took the top spot in last week’s #ThursdayThreads flash fiction “contest.” Yay! When that happens, I know I’m on the right track with the story. The prompt was **Where do you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cowgirl’s Secret Pecan Cake

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Silver James

Have I menationed that I love pecans? I love pecan pie, pecan pralines, pecan sticky buns, pecans in my cinnamon rolls. Heck, I’ll put pecans on my ice cream. With this recipe, I can put ice cream on my pecans. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Modus Operandi

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Silver James

Is Monday the 13th anything like Friday the 13th? Is there ever enough coffee? Especially on a Monday…or any other day for that matter. That’s just the way Monday rolls. It sneaks up on us, despite the fact that we … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: It’s A Dog’s Life

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Silver James

Okay. I laughed. And cheered. And totally identified with this mastiff. This would totally be me if I were a dog doing an agility course in a dog show. Just sayin’… Have a great weekend, all, and may you find … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Tools

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Silver James

Building your life is like building a world. Or maybe that should be the other way around. When a writer builds a world, they also build their life around that world. We craft all sorts of things from history to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: A Whale of a Tail

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Silver James

Time just keeps tripping along and danged if it isn’t picking up speed. Am I right? We’re the first week into November and Thanksgiving (here in the States) and Christmas aren’t far away. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads prompt was **”And there … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Giant Snickerdoodles

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Silver James

Sometimes, a writer or a reader just needs to kick back with a big cup of coffee (or glass of milk) and a plate of warm cookies. This is Only’s favorite cookie. They come out huge and soft, as long … Continue reading →

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The Monday After

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Silver James

What’s wrong with just plain ol’ standard time. Like it is now. It’s natural. It doesn’t discriminate. It’s like when it’s supposed to be light and dark when it’s supposed to be dark. I’m older than dirt. I remember life … Continue reading →

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