Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Shipping Boston

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Silver James

Since I mentioned Dropkick Murphy and their music in Wednesday’s blog, I thought I’d post the video for the theme song for MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON. And yes, the band is also mentioned in the book. In fact, several of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Silver James

When this first popped into my inbox this week, I thought I should save it and share it when I’m ready to start a new WIP. That could be awhile though. First come finished edits and proofs of CROSSFIRE and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Choice

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. It’s hot. I’m tired of editing but making myself do it anyway. On a happy note, I have NEW words to share! And yes, those words are about the Boston Wolves. Last week’s #ThursdayThreads* prompt is: **She had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Blueberry Moon Squares

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Silver James

I should admit that I love blueberries, though that may be a little obvious since I often feature blueberry recipes here. Blueberry muffins. Blueberry scones. Blueberry pancakes. Blueberry smoothies. Blueberry cheesecake. Heck, anything that has blueberries on it or in … Continue reading →

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Mondayitis

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Silver James

You know, I really should feel sorry for Monday. It is likely the most maligned day of the week. But, that said, here we go again. At least there’s only one more to go this month after today. In other … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Fall in the South

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Silver James

Mother Nature teased us with two cool, Autumn-like days this week. Personally, I thik she had a couple too many margaritias and forgot what season it is. That or the excessive heat alerts went to her head and she was … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Voices

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Silver James

Writer’s block. It’s a thing. Revisions roadblock. It’s also a thing. And usually, not because the writer thinks they’ve written a masterpiece but because they think it’s so bad there’s no help for it. Ah, we writers have so little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Dreaded Blurb

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Silver James

There was no #ThursdayThreads prompt last week so I’m doing something a little different for words this Wednesday. Y’all know how much I hate writing blurbs, right? I mean like burn-my-tongue, stab-myself-in-the-eye-with-a-fork, hit-my-funny-bone HATE writing these suckers. I have a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Witchy Neiman-Marcus Bars

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Silver James

When I was a kid, a trip to Dallas was always a big deal. We had cousins who lived down there and we’d head down for a long weekend of shopping or in the fall for the Red River Rivalry–the … Continue reading →

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Monday Mutterings

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Silver James

Wow. We’re almost halfway through August. This is not a bad thing because by this time of year, I am sooo ready for Autumn to arrive with cooler temps. Fall is my favorite time of year. I feel invigorated and … Continue reading →

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