Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Got Nada

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Silver James

So. I’m in the swamp, up to my @$$ in alligators (aka edits) and all the characters are complaining that it’s too hot to cook. The locals are hitting Braum’s for ice cream. Elsewhere characters are looking for the nearest … Continue reading →

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Hot August Monday*

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Silver James

Actually, it’s only warm outside. Which is AMAZING! The jet stream finally pushed the heat dome back to the west, an ya’ll out that way? I’m sorry. (Not sorry. 😉 ) It’s almost pleasant as I head out to hit … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southernitis

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Silver James

I have just two words for you: duct tape. Don’t leave home without it! Okay, that was actually seven words but whatever. Have a great weekend and a few laughs from the fine folks at It’s a Southern Thing!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Silver James

Would y’all believe that I’m not really a romantic at heart? I’m not, despite being a Pisces and despite writing it for a living. I didn’t really start reading romance until I was out of college. I grew up reading … Continue reading →

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Wedneday Words: Gotta Go

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Silver James

It’s time for words once more because it’s Wednesday and Wednesday means new words. The Irish Wolves are still chattering at me and when I saw the prompt for last week’s #ThursdayThreads prompt, I knew exactly where **”We have to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Brazilian Assassin Cheese Bread

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Silver James

I have friends who like/want/need gluten-free good stuff so when I caught this on my local newscast and thought, mmm-mmm good! I’ll admit I haven’t made them yet nor have I tried to find tapioca flour. I should probably add … Continue reading →

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A Fifth of Monday

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Silver James

A month with five Mondays should be a license to drink. Just sayin’. That said, today is the last day of July. August starts tomorrow. Lots of stuff happens in August. LG and I will celebrate 40 years together. He … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Go West!

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Silver James

This has become one of my favorite TV/movie themes. I’ll admit that I’ve only watched the premier of the series and one or two episodes more of the first season. I went all, “Damn and whoah!” And life happened. Streaming … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Can Do

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Silver James

There are times, as a writer–and probably as a “normal” person too–when your get up and go got up and went. The words don’t want to come. The deadline don’t mean nuthin’. And you really can’t conjure up a plot, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Gonna Need That

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Silver James

With CROSSFIRE in the revision and editing stage (or so close as to be the same thing) last week, I got to play with the Boston Wolves for the #ThursdayThread prompt of **”You’re going to need that.” The best part … Continue reading →

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