Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Tuesday Treats & Titles: Baked Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Silver James

Sometimes, you just want something hearty that’s a little spicy and gooey but very easy to fix and serve because time is short and you’re hungry. This is the perfict dish to whip up. Total Time: 45 Min. Prep Time: … Continue reading →

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Monday Madness

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Silver James

I’m not a fan of round ball–ie. basketball. I played a little back in the day, under duress. As a result, I don’t pay much attention to brackets when March Madness rolls around. This year? I have to admit to … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Songs, Storms, Shrouds…

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Silver James

And DRAGONS! Today’s sinema is in celebration of my friend B.E. Sanderson’s new release SONG OF STORM AND SHROUD. This is epic fantasy at its most epic. After reading it, I descripbed it as a sort of medieval Harry Potter. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Silver James

There’s not much I can do to change the world so I’m getting back to what I do–writing. And musing on the art and craft of writing. See, there is two parts to doing this job. First, writers need to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Spangled

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Silver James

Time ust keeps rolling along and no, I am NOT adjusted to the new time so don’t even ask. It’s Wednesday. That means words. Today, it means new words. This is a rough draft. Like I just wrote it yesterday … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Grasshopper Bars

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Silver James

Are you a fan of Thin Mint Girl Scout Coolies? Andes Mints? Chocolate chip mint icecream? 🙋🏼‍♀️ This recipe pretty much covers all the bases so refresh an old classic with these easy-to-eat minty, chocolate bars. YIELDS: 20 servings TOTAL … Continue reading →

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Spring Monday

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Silver James

Yesterday was the vernal equimox aka the first day of Spring. On that day, light and dark are perfectly balanced. Too bad the humans who inhabit this planet are so out of whack. Anyway, there was a week past and … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: An Unlikely Hero

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Silver James

I first heard this song earlier in the week, when Vladimir John Ondrasik III (more commonly known as John Ondrasik, frontman for Five for Fighting) released it. Fox News featured it, with a montage of photos behind the music. When … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Bits and Pieces

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Silver James

What does it take to write a book? Bits and pieces. Characters. Plot. Backstories. Tension. Goals, Motivation, and Conflict. These are just some of the building blocks, and I do mean BUILDING. As writers, we BUILD worlds–or a universe. We … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It’s a Banner Day

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Silver James

New week, new Wednesday, not so new words but that’s okay. At least I have a snippet to share that meets the #1lineWed prompt of **BANNER**. I haven’t had a banner day so far but it’s early so I’m hoping … Continue reading →

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