Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: 4th of July Edition

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Silver James

No recipe today and no book. Instead, I’m tossing it to y’all. What’s your favorite dessert, side, or main dish to serve to faimily and friends on the 4th of July or any other summer holiday. Of course, down in … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Monday

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Silver James

So, back in the day when I actually had to get up, put on real clothes, and commute to a job, I learned that, when it comes to messing up the work week, the only thing worse than a 3-day … Continue reading →

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SMASHWORDS BOOK SALE

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Silver James

Now is your best chance to find almost all of my ebook collections for a promotional price (50% off!!!) at Smashwords as part of their Annual Summer/Winter Sale! Find my books and many more HERE all month! #SWSale2023 #Smashwords

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Friday Sinema: Heating Up

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Silver James

It’s hot but I don’t have to tell y’all that. We’re comin’ up on the 4th of July and even though the days are slowly getting shorter, you can’t prove that by the heat indext. Take it from a veteran … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal You

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Silver James

When I first recieved this message from the Universe, I read it and deleted it. But it stuck with me due to something a sister writer said about channeling real-life personal events into current fictional WIPs. What she said and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Assistant?:

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Silver James

Once again, Iffy is remaining closed-lipped when it comes to CROSS FIRE but she’s all over the Boston Wolves. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads prompts was **I was her assistant.** I went a bit “off-road” with the prompt and split it, which … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Tortellini Double Stuff

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Silver James

Unfortunately for LG, I like pasta salads, especially when it’s hot outside and I can add meat because…carnivore here. I normally use “garden” rotini and add grilled chicken but this dish makes for a tasty change of pace. And yes, I’m … Continue reading →

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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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