Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Stick a Fork In It

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Silver James

A friend of mine was talking about which WIP to work on and why she’d switched from one to another. She mentioned reader input and then we discussed inspiration, because sometimes, to find the words, you need to listen to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: To Do a Bad Thing

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Silver James

Wednesdays are starting to roll around as fast as Mondays. I swear there is a conspiracy among the Time Lords. Where’s the Doctor when I need him? Yes, we all know that around here Hump Day means new words based … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: What’s in a Name?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Silver James

Or in this case, a title. First, a little good news, at least as far as I’m concerned. I’m about 1/4 of the way through revisions on UNDER THE ASSASSIN’S MOON. I have every intention of remaining diligent and getting … Continue reading →

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May Your Monday Be Mundane

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Silver James

It’s just another Monday and I don’t have a whole lot to relate. I was a slug most of last week and over the weekend. Ah, well. It happens. I’m old. And sadly, I’m really starting to feel it both … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rabbit Holes

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Silver James

Okay. So, yes, I’ve been chasing that white rabbit probably too much this week, but this is a trail I’m glad I followed. First, if you are familiar with Eurovision, raise your hand. I sort of am. I have an … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Spook

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Silver James

When this message from the Big U crossed my monitor, it hit me two ways. First, because I often struggle with my writing, I tend to focus these tidbits of wisdom on that. And this one definitely fits. I’ve talked … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Double Shares

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Silver James

Once again, I’m doubling up on my share of writing this week. Twice the prompts, twice the words. That’s my new motton. Today, it’s **DOUBLE** (#1lineWed) and “I did my share.” (#ThursdayThreads) Warning, this scene is totally a first–and VERY … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Play It Again, Sam

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Silver James

So. Due to cirucmstances and on account of becuase, I fell down a YouTube rabbit hole yesterday. Boone kept LG up most of the night and when he got me up at 4:45 (Boone, not LG), I just stayed up. … Continue reading →

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Flower Moon Monday

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Silver James

I’m always fascinated by moon names, for obvious reasons. Last night, most of the world got to see the Super Flower Blood Moon. Technically, that’s a total lunar eclipse during a “super” moon, which means the moon is closer than … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Summer Love

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Silver James

Happy Friday the 13th. We aren’t going to be supersitious today because I’m not really superstitious about Friday the 13th. But you can bet if I’m out walking with someone and we pass on opposite sides of a pole, I’m … Continue reading →

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