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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.

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angst

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Silver James

When plotting and writing a story–especially romance, there has to be conflict. External conflict. Internal conflict. Hopefully a mostly 50-50 split of the two. External conflict is easy. Those are things that happen mostly outside the Protaganists’ control, stuff that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Spring Thaw

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Silver James

So, another Hump Day, another snippet based on a #1lineWed theme. Thanks to that dang groundhog, today’s theme–**SPRING**–might be a little late in coming. And in light of the weather just past, I thought this totally random snippet would work … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon Pancake Dippers

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe, I had no clue which heroine eats these when she’s stressed but decided I had to find one, write her book, and include this!!! That’s when Sade walked past, munching one. We had a … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Gettin’ Old

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Silver James

So. It’s Monday. It’s the first day of March. And I’m a year older. Sucks to be me. 🙄 I’m kidding. I’ve been older than dirt for as long as I can remember. What’s one more day or one more … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Weather Part 2

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Silver James

Ah, spring is almost in the air. Along with storm sirens. Winter might not be quite ready to let go but spring is in the wings waiting for us. That time of year is coming and my heroine, Britt Owens, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Good Morning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Silver James

I’m not a morning person. At least, I didn’t used to be. Now? I’m usually awake around 6 a.m. and greet the sunrise on the front porch handing out kibble to the feral cats. Sometimes, I even grab a photo. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: I’ll Be Missing You

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Silver James

So, Wednesday. The sun in shining, the snow has melted, and the temps remain above freezing. Yay. It’s also time for #1lineWed with the intriguing theme of **MISSING** which just happens to fit right in with the ol’ WIP. The … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon-wrapped Jalapenos

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Silver James

If you like the spicy, this appetizer is for you! If you like a little spicy, there are ways noted in the tips on turning down the heat. Me? I love these things but then I grew up on Tex-Mex … Continue reading →

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Monday Sunshine

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Silver James

Well. Last week was something…speshul. Not! I think the only record we didn’t break around here was the total continuous hours of below freezing temperatures. The frigid ice box of storm kept us there sor 293 hours. The old record … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Southern Weather

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Silver James

Yes, the weather was miserable this week. But we Southerners are resilient if nothing else. Also, we’ve learned to laugh and roll with the punches. Now we’re just waiting for the snow mountains to melt and the temps to return … Continue reading →

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