Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

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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Thursday Thoughts: Universal I Did This

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Silver James

Today, the Universe seems to be spot on when it comes to writing. Every writer has their own process. Some of us draft “dirty”–simply getting the bare bones of the story down before going back to flesh it out by … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Grasp the Thought

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Silver James

Once again the week has rolled around and it is Wednesday. That means inspiring writing prompts and new words, right? Right! So, #1lineWed was a little more imganitive for this week. The prompt is **GRASP: A good. At straws. The … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Total Eclipse of the Moon Dip

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Silver James

Guess what! I have a recipe and titles and characters to share today. Why? Because there was a blood moon this morning. Technically, a blood moon occurs when there’s a total exclipse of the moon. It turns blood red during … Continue reading →

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