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About Silver James

I like walks on the wild side and coffee. Lots of coffee. Warning: My Muse runs with scissors. Author of several award-winning series--Moonstruck, Nightriders MC, The Penumbra Papers, and Red Dirt Royalty (Harlequin Desire) & other books! Purveyor of magic, mystery, mayhem and romance. Lots and lots of romance.

Final Monday

September is coming to a close and October is peeking around the corner. I’m ready for fall. Note to self, switch out the sunflower and burlap wreath on the door for the witch and pumpkins wreath. Since Only was almost … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Going Classical

Happy Birthday to my Dad. It’s actually tomorrow but since I take weekends off from blogging, I’m a day early. I still miss him every day, even though it’s been 26 years. He and I used to watch all sorts … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal What’s What

The world is crazy. I get out of bed in the morning and it’s like my head explodes multiple times before I can even finish my first cup of coffee. Yesterday, it was an Amber Alert–a 10 year-old boy. His … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Peace and Quiet

Wednesday means it’s time for #1lineWed words and today’s theme is **PEACE**. This snippet comes from Ronan and Maura’s first meeting at a fancy charity event. She’s there with her boss, the District Attorney. Ronan and friends are there to … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Triple-Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Y’all know that I was pretty much born, bred, and raised in the south. Or the southwest, as the case may be, since I live west of the Mississippi. And growing up, I’ll admit that Whoppie Pies made me laugh. … Continue reading

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Just Another Monday

It’s Monday. A new week. Midway through September with the first day of Fall coming mid-week and a promise of more fall-like weather on the horizon. I’m so ready. Life in the summer is like the lyrics to the Ella … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Paso Doble

Since I’m apparently still in a Zorro state of mind, here’s another favorite scene from THE MASK OF ZORRO, a 1998 film that has withstood my test of time. Also, dancing! I do wish I’d been able to find a … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

There’s an old saw about 2020 hindsight. What does an old saw have to do with sayings that have been around so long they’re original usage is lost anyway? You’d have to go back to about 1595 and the weird … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Sword Play

How can it be Hump Day already?!? Silly time slips mean it’s time for a new snippet to share. Today’s #1lineWed THEME is ***SWORD**. I had no sword snippets. I considered a character falling on his sword. Nope. None of … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Caramel Apple Bombs

Is it even possible? Did I hear the long-range forecast correctly? A high in the 70s next week? Dude! I’m soooo ready. It’s also State Fair time and when I first saw this recipe, I’ll admit it reminded me of … Continue reading

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