Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Friday Sinema: Somehow

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Silver James

I’m a huge Reba fan and she makes me both laugh and cry–sometimes at the the same time. This song was nominated for an Academy Award and she sang it live on the award’s broadcast–which I didn’t watch. I did … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Whistler’s Mother

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Silver James

This snippet is a combination of prompts. The THEME for #1LineWed today is **WHSITLING**. The prompt for last week’s Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge was “How tough would that be?”  And sometimes, a plan just comes together and this scene … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Time-Out

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Silver James

I’m taking the day off. Not from writing but the blog. A couple of reasons–I don’t really have a recipe or a book to tout at the moment, and I totally need to focus whatever brain cells I can muster … Continue reading →

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April Flowers on a Monday

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Silver James

Welcome to Spring, since this is the first Monday of April. We’ve had a few showers–but neet morre! And my daffodils FINALLY burst into bloom. I have a bumper crop this year and those yellow blooms nodding in the breeze … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rednecks

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Silver James

It might be April Fool’s Day but I’m not jokin’ about this–or tryin’ to prank y’all. I admit it. I was born and raised around rednecks. And I do love me some country music–especially when it comes to Brantley Gilbert … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Challenges

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Silver James

Sometimes, the biggest challenge facing a writer isn’t figuring out who the characters are, what comprises their chracter arcs, the turning points in the plot, the opening line and the final end. Nope. Sometimes, the biggest challenge is actually sitting … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Star Power

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Silver James

Time needs to slow down! How can it be Wedneday again? *sigh* Anyway, it is and that means new words based on a #1LineWed prompt.  I’ve noticed a trend the past few weeks. First, there was “banner.” Then there was “spangled.” … Continue reading →

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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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