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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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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Silver James

There’s not much I can do to change the world so I’m getting back to what I do–writing. And musing on the art and craft of writing. See, there is two parts to doing this job. First, writers need to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Grasshopper Bars

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Silver James

Are you a fan of Thin Mint Girl Scout Coolies? Andes Mints? Chocolate chip mint icecream? 🙋🏼‍♀️ This recipe pretty much covers all the bases so refresh an old classic with these easy-to-eat minty, chocolate bars. YIELDS: 20 servings TOTAL … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: An Unlikely Hero

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Silver James

I first heard this song earlier in the week, when Vladimir John Ondrasik III (more commonly known as John Ondrasik, frontman for Five for Fighting) released it. Fox News featured it, with a montage of photos behind the music. When … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Bits and Pieces

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Silver James

What does it take to write a book? Bits and pieces. Characters. Plot. Backstories. Tension. Goals, Motivation, and Conflict. These are just some of the building blocks, and I do mean BUILDING. As writers, we BUILD worlds–or a universe. We … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Guinness & Bailey Donuts

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Silver James

BOOKS2READ>Come Thursday, we’re all a little bit Irish. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m always a lot about donuts! When I tasted these donuts and wheedled the recipe from the neighbor who shared, I danced an Irish jig because … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Peppermint Shakes

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Silver James

St. Patrick’s Day is coming! I switched out the door wreath on February 28th. Not that I have anything against Valentine’d Day but I ❤ St. Patrick’s Day. According to my DNA test, I do have a lot of Irish … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: King Cake

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Silver James

Happy Fat Tuesday! It’s Mardi Gras. It’s also my birthday but at my age, I’d just as soon it not be a day, ya know? Still, it’s MARDI GRAS! On my birthday! This is one year I actually wish I … Continue reading →

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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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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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