Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Monday Run-down

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Silver James

I sooo do not want to hit Wallyworld today because gotta go early before the heat gets bad. I need more weekend because my was pretty much spent adulting. Quick rundown of events. Early Friday morning, Only called. They had … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Short and Hot

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Silver James

Yes, I fell down the rabbit hole that is YouTube shorts. In doing so, I did find this little gem. Take about a minute to learn some tips to help you survive Summer in the South. Since we had our … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Law 123

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Silver James

Conflict. It’s what often drives the plot engine. Oh, and character development. There’s a famous quote in writing circles: “In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” It’s been attributed to Willaim Faulkner but you can’t prove that by me. There’s … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Truth is Out There

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Silver James

Are there any rhymes or sayings about Wednesday? None come to mind yet here it is Wednesday once again and time for new words. Iffy had lots of fun with last week’s Thursday Threads prompt: **“That one may be true.”** … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Secret Ingredient Shakes

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Silver James

Summer is coming! Summer is coming! Baby, it’s gettin’ hot outside and I don’t necessarily want to get out and drive somewhere to grab a refreshing drink. Then I remember this easy-peasy milkshake recipe so I found it and I’m … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Monday

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Silver James

Technically, Midsummer doesn’t happen until this coming Saturday but Wednesday is the “start” of summer, ie. the summer solstice. It’s all very confusing and has to do the the poles, meteorological summer and other such stuffs. It also has to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: What’s Cookin’?

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Silver James

I’ve mentioned on numerous Tuesdays (and in comments) that there are times I don’t use a recipe. I’m Southern. I learned to cook in the South. And this explains it all. Enjoy!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Imagine It

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Silver James

I did some actual work on the book yesterday. It’s over 62K words and I can actually see the ened. Yes, the end is in sight and that light is not a train. Except I really need to write a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Failure is Not an Option

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday once again. Last week’s Thursday Threads prompt was a tough one–especially since I did two different snippets. The original came from CROSSFIRE but held spoilers so I didn’t want to share it. Instead, I stumbled across a 25 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chai Don’t Lie

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Silver James

Some people appreciate a good cup of tea. Me? I’m all about the coffee but I’ll drink the occasionally cup of chai. I enjoy the spices and the flavor but when it comes right down to it, I’m a coffee … Continue reading →

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