Tag Archives: WIPs

Wednesday Words: Just Don’t

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Silver James

Here it is Wednesday. Again. Wasn’t it just Wednesday like…yesterday? Time is blowing by so fast. January is almost over. Winter is just starting–at least weather wise. Some wag once said, “Time waits for no man–or woman.” We still have … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I Get It

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another prompt to inspire new words. I have some today. I’m also happy to announce that I won the Thursday Threads flash fiction challenge last week. The prompt is: *“Now you’re getting it.”* The prompt could have led … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: We Call That A Clue

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Silver James

Guess what?! New words for today. Sadly, they are the only new words written since last Thursday. Y’all know why. Anyway. Along with the new words is the announcement that they won an honorable mention in last week’s Thursday Threads. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: *sigh*

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Silver James

So. I’m late. That’s because I’m actually composing this post on Tuesday morning. Even though I slept in (6:40 a.m. instead of before 6), it’s still dark outside. My headache says that’s good. Anyway, I normally set up my blog … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: You Look Familiar

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Silver James

Due to the placement of the holidays on Thursdays last year, there were no Thursday Threads to tug. Luckily, I had a Christmas story to share for the one and the next Thursday was New Year’s Day so…hey, Happy New … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words:

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Silver James

HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE! Anybody have big plans? Going to a party or celebration? We’ll be staying in and dealing with nervous pets. Dogs and cats do NOT like “ringing” in the New Year when it includes firecrackers, gunfire, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Suspicion of Guilt

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Silver James

Ah, mid-week once again. And once again, I have new words to share. I also have an announcemnet: I won the Thursday Threads challenge last week. Yippee. The judge likes my dialogue and the way I capture personalities in both … Continue reading →

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The Monday before Monday

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Silver James

Hello, Monday. Only one more of you before Christmas. I don’t waznt to think about it. I haven’t been this far behind on the holidays since…well…it’s either been awhile or it’s been never. Oh, I’ve pushed things off to the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I Scream, You Scream

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Silver James

Another week, another batch of words and a prompt for stymied writers. Like me. Every day, I wake up, do the morning chores then come in here to my writer’s cave, sit at my desk, wake up the computer, and…check … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: The Way Things Work

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Silver James

How can it be midweek already? No. I’m not muppet flailing. Much. First, due to Thanksgiving being on a Thursday, there were no Thursday Threads and therefore no actual prompt for this weeks words. That said, here’s a snippet that’s … Continue reading →

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