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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Baby Steps

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Silver James

Another week almost over. More chapters edited. I’m close. And just like when I’m writing, I forget–sometimes–the basics when it comes to this part of the publishing process too. Then the Universe arrives and thumps me in the head with … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Got Nada

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Silver James

So. I’m in the swamp, up to my @$$ in alligators (aka edits) and all the characters are complaining that it’s too hot to cook. The locals are hitting Braum’s for ice cream. Elsewhere characters are looking for the nearest … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Love

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Silver James

Would y’all believe that I’m not really a romantic at heart? I’m not, despite being a Pisces and despite writing it for a living. I didn’t really start reading romance until I was out of college. I grew up reading … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Brazilian Assassin Cheese Bread

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Silver James

I have friends who like/want/need gluten-free good stuff so when I caught this on my local newscast and thought, mmm-mmm good! I’ll admit I haven’t made them yet nor have I tried to find tapioca flour. I should probably add … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Can Do

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Silver James

There are times, as a writer–and probably as a “normal” person too–when your get up and go got up and went. The words don’t want to come. The deadline don’t mean nuthin’. And you really can’t conjure up a plot, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Lead

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Silver James

When I first read today’s message from the Universe, my first thought was that I’m easily distracted. This is a thing in my family. Only comes by it honestly as she was diagnosed with ADD. LG and I probably have … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Big Easy Cinnamon Biscuit Monkey Bread

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Silver James

Need a quick and easy snack when friends are coming for coffee? Or a treat for breakfast? Dessert when you don’t have much time but want something that’ll just hit the spot? Yeah, me too! Sometimes, I have really good … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-For-All: What Caught My Eye

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Silver James

Just a collection of links, videos and stuffs that caught my eye as I scrolled around the internet. AI was asked to “draw” dogs as people. Holy St. Bernard! For my artistic friends, THIS popped up in a Hometalk newletter … Continue reading →

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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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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Dew Da Bundt Cake

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Silver James

I’m all for homemade “from scratch” baking. Since I’m older than dirt, I remember when cake mixes were so not a thing. And since I’m older than dirt, I’ve come to appreciate the ease and convenience of mixes. I’m also … Continue reading →

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