Category Archives: Writing Life

On being a writer

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Spin

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Silver James

I’m a cockeyed optimist. Most days, anyway. Lately? The world is so crazy and things really are spinning out of control. At any given moment, my head is exploding, I’m bouncing it off my desk, or I’m slapping my forehead … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: What Was

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Silver James

So, time contineus to roll along. This is the last week of February. Daylight Savings Time looms in a month. Ugh. But on the bright side, it IS Wednesday and that means words. The #1lineWed THEME is **WAS** but the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Fried Jalapeno Mac-N-Cheese

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Silver James

I’m the first to admit that mac-n-cheese is in the top ten of my comfort foods. Add in extra cheese, some jalapenos for a little spice and deep fry it? Baby, I’m in Southern/Southwest Heaven™. And if you don’t like … Continue reading →

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The Monday After a Very (very, very, very) Bad Day

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Silver James

Some of you might recognise where part of the title comes from–my friend Toni McGee Causey’s book BOBBIE FAYE’S VERY (very, very, very) BAD DAY. If you are looking for funny mysteries with romantic elements, the Bobbie Faye books are … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Silver James

Miscellaneous and random thoughts that I’ve been saving up just for y’all… First up, Bill Hemmer, I’m sorry your Bengals didn’t win. I silently rooted for them because I didn’t want to jinx them. Next year! Now, my rundown of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Silver James

There’s a piece of advice that’s floated around the writing world for as long as I can remember, and since I’m older than dirt, that’s like…forever. Write what you know. Technically, that’s good advice. But that can also be a little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: This Thing

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Silver James

Once again, we’ve arrived at midweek. Around here, that means a snippet based on a theme gleaned from #1lineWed. The controllers over there seem to still be on the lazy side giving us **THIS** as a prompt. That said, this … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Winter Lemon Cake

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Silver James

Sometimes, on a chilly day, you crave something both warm and springy at the same time. This is the perfect recipe! Easy to put together, warm and yummy with a hint of summer lemon to be savored on a cold, … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Monday

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Silver James

So. The Super Bowl was last night. (As I’m actually typing this, it hasn’t been played yet. Yeah, yeah. Whatever.) Normally, I would be “reviewing” my fave commercials today but I doubt I get back to update this with more … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Here’s Hoping

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Silver James

No surprise to anyone who hangs around this site, I’m a huge Lindsey Stirling fan. I love her original music, love her covers, love her videos. Heck, I loved her dancing on DWTS. She’s done well for a kid who … Continue reading →

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