Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Laborious Monday

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Silver James

Happy Labor Day to all who labor! Which, technically, is all of us, even thought the day was originally created to celebrate American blue-color workers. And they should be celebrated! Without the mechanics, plumbers, electricians, welders, farmhands, HVAC, painters, roughnecks … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Play Like a Pirate

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Silver James

Y’all know that I’m a sucker for flash mobs, whether dance or musical. I’m also fascinated by “public” pianos, ie. pianos in airports, malls, etc. where anyone can just walk up, sit down, and start to play. Despite years of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Certainty

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Silver James

As I’m closing in on finalizing the detailse necessary to get CROSSFIRE released into the wild, I’m also thinking about everything that goes into the whole process. There’s a lot of work to do. Preparations to be made. Calculations of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Recognition

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Silver James

Ya wanna know somethin’? It’s fun when the prompt came from my own story. And I truly try not to cheat and just keep that scene going because…reasons! Like, the prompt might be at the beginning or the middle and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Double Chocolate Peanut Ice Cream Bars

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Silver James

Around here, Summer isn’t officially over until the Tuesday after Labor Day. We used to have all sorts of rules for “after Labor Day.” No more patent leather shoes. No more white shoes. Heck, no more white period. Unless it … Continue reading →

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Moseying Through Monday

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Silver James

August is drawing to an end. Thank goodness! I don’t hate August. I mean, I got married in August. My better half was born in August. School starts in August. Days get a little shorter in August. It’s too hot … Continue reading →

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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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