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Thursday Thoughts Universal Paradox

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Silver James

Somedtimes we writers get too set in our ways. We get comfortable. We write the same stories, in varying variations of plot and character. This is true of all of us except those who write only one book. It’s quite … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal You

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Silver James

When I first recieved this message from the Universe, I read it and deleted it. But it stuck with me due to something a sister writer said about channeling real-life personal events into current fictional WIPs. What she said and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Tortellini Double Stuff

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Silver James

Unfortunately for LG, I like pasta salads, especially when it’s hot outside and I can add meat because…carnivore here. I normally use “garden” rotini and add grilled chicken but this dish makes for a tasty change of pace. And yes, I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Truth is Out There

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Silver James

Are there any rhymes or sayings about Wednesday? None come to mind yet here it is Wednesday once again and time for new words. Iffy had lots of fun with last week’s Thursday Threads prompt: **“That one may be true.”** … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Secret Ingredient Shakes

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Silver James

Summer is coming! Summer is coming! Baby, it’s gettin’ hot outside and I don’t necessarily want to get out and drive somewhere to grab a refreshing drink. Then I remember this easy-peasy milkshake recipe so I found it and I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Failure is Not an Option

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday once again. Last week’s Thursday Threads prompt was a tough one–especially since I did two different snippets. The original came from CROSSFIRE but held spoilers so I didn’t want to share it. Instead, I stumbled across a 25 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chai Don’t Lie

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Silver James

Some people appreciate a good cup of tea. Me? I’m all about the coffee but I’ll drink the occasionally cup of chai. I enjoy the spices and the flavor but when it comes right down to it, I’m a coffee … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Take it Outside

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Silver James

Guess what?!? I managed to snag an honorable mention in last week’s #ThursdayThreads. Too bad they weren’t 250 words that applied to anything I’m like…you know…actually working on. Still, this character–whoever she is–will stick around and show up again in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Secret Cozy Croissants

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Silver James

I don’t remember where or when I first found this recipe but I copied it down and tucked it into my recipe box. I recently rediscovered it when I had to comb through my box looking for a different recipe … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Thinking

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Silver James

I always find it interesting that when I seem to have a dilemma  when it comes to my writing, the Universe pops up in my inbox with something insightful. Let me back up a bit. I recently read a blog … Continue reading →

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