Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Holiday Mayhem

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Silver James

No wise words from the Universe today. Sorry. It’s Thanksgiving. Even the Big U gets time off. Instead… True story. I had two jobs for Thanksgiving lunch at the BiL/SiL’s house today–my homemade Ice Box Rolls (hot yeast rolls )and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Far-feteched Explanations

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Silver James

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I suspect some of us here in the US will be cooking or otherwise preparing for tomorrow. If you’re busy, take a break and check out our #1lineWed prompt **.FAR: Beyond the world I know. And away. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: 1905 Moons

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Silver James

No trip to Tampa was ever complete without having lunch at the historic Columbia Restaurant. And my favorite meal there was their famous 1905 Salad. This is mixed and served tableside. What a tasty way to use your leftover Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Thankful for a Routine Monday

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Silver James

Oops! I got so involved in work yesterday, I almost forgot to set up this post. My bad. Here in the good ol’ USA, it’s Thanksgiving week. The James Gang is gathering on Thursday at Uncle Fix-It’s house. The SiL’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Greatest Generation

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Silver James

Y’all know me. I’m often a day late and a dollar short. In this case, I’m a week late but I didn’t see this video until after Veteran’s Day. It’s still worth the watch. Warning–it’s 10 minutes but totally worth … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: :Universal Accomplishments

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Silver James

I’m done. And yes, it feels like a HUGE accomplishment. Getting these four books rewrttien, reformatted, updated, and published has strained my brain to the max. But the final one is done. I have no clue why UNDER THE ASSASSIN’S MOON messed … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Better Send Backup

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Silver James

We are back in the environs of my Cajun Wolves for today’s snippet. Given the first part of the #1LineWed prompt, I knew the Wolves would be involved. That prompt would be: **BETTER TO: See you with. Have loved and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Hot Spinach & Ghosts

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Silver James

See this? This is an actual photo (with the addition of my book through the wonders of Book Brush) of the dip we always ordered at a family favorite restaurant. The James Gang gathered there to celebrate anniversaries and birthdays … Continue reading →

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Bundle Up, Monday

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Silver James

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory. We might get snow. We might get sleet. We might get rain. And we will get cold. Brrr. Seems like a good day to wrap up in a warm blanket, … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Texafication

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Silver James

Warning. The following video is comedic parody with a side helping of satire. You know. like SNL used to do. It might be completely politically incorrect but since that’s what I am, I’m throwing it up here because it made … Continue reading →

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