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On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Doubts

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Silver James

It’s Thursday again. I shouldn’t be but I am always slightly amazed that the days roll by so swiftly. As a kid, time stretched endlessly. Summer was long and lazy, school a hazy conundrum on the far horizon. And then … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: No Bones About It

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Silver James

Ah ha! I didn’t lose track of days or time or forget that I thought I’d posted when I hadn’t. Progress! Once again, we’ve reached midweek and it is time for new words. Today’s #1lineWed theme is **HOWEVER** and the … Continue reading →

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Tueday Treats and Titles: Oops

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Silver James

You know when you think you remember doing something because you were thinking about doing it and then got distracted and stuff happened and then more stuff happened and then real life says “Pay attention to me!” and you sorta … Continue reading →

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Fifth Monday

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Silver James

Ya know, it really sucks when the calendar saddles us with 5 Mondays. FIVE!!!! It’s not fair, I tell you! Not fair at all. 😮 *exaggerated sigh* Okay, move along. Nothing to see here. Which, sadly, is true. We didn’t win … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Drivers

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Silver James

Sadly, It’s a Southern Thing evidently does not consider Oklahoma to be a southern state. Or, they flunked geography and think that we’re just part of Texas. Also sadly, almost all of these scenarios culd apply to folks ’round here. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Ball

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Silver James

This has been a week where my head hasn’t truly been in the ball game. Which sort of makes this missive from the Universe fit. A little background. I was a high school and college athlete. So was Lawyer Guy. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Satisfaction

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Silver James

Wednesday. Words. New words. But only one prompt today. Not #ThursdayThreads last week so I only had the #1lineWed theme of **SATISFY** to play with. As a result, I went back through my notes and found a very short conversation … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Life…and Death

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Silver James

Life. It is what it is. I had every intention of getting RESCUE MOON released today. Or tomorrow. I’m never sure what day I should release a book. More about that in a minute. I’m writing this because RM isn’t … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Monday

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Silver James

Hello, Monday! May I ask you a question? Why are you always back so quickly? Don’t you have something better to do? Yay, Monday!” Said no one… Ever. Monday should be optional. And because I’m a writer–some days–a bit of poety … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Forever Love

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Silver James

I’ve long been a Lindsey Stirling fan. And I’m secure enough to admit that my then teen-aged daughter introduced me to Evanescence. And yes, I’ve gained inspiration from both artists. Imagine my delight when I discovered today’s video involved them … Continue reading →

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