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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.

Friday Sinema: Y’all

Like most things Southern, it all depends on the inflection. Here’s a primer on the use of one of my favorite words: Y’ALL. All y’all enjoy! Have a great weekend.

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Thinking of Everything

A few days ago, a friend said something that made me think of a song–“The Rainbow Connection.” There’s a version sung by Willie Nelson that’s used as the soundtrack for a commercial currently playing. I forget the product being advertised … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Let Them Eat Cake

I’ve been doing some brainstorming, hoping to find inspiration for a quick Christmas story to share with my faithful readers. It’s sort of become a thing. We’ll see where Iffy goes. In the meantime, it’s time for #1lineWed and the … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Melting Snowmen Bombs

Evidently, melting hot cocoa bombs are a thing. Who knew?!? I tumbled across the recipe and had to agree with the person who shared the recipe. This is what they had to say on the matter: This melting snowman hot … Continue reading

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Three Mondays Before Christmas

I’m ignoring that today is Monday. I shouldn’t since I lazed around yesterday and got nothing accomplished. Last week was…busy. But not. Yes, makes no sense and presents a conundrum. I love saying that word. Anyway… I did very little … Continue reading

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Friday Free-for-All: Up All Night

Things that keep me up at night: If quitters never win, and winners never quit, who the heck came up with “Quit while you’re ahead? I’m a fan of the “lolcat” website, cheezburger.com. Some make me laugh, some me awwww. … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Editing

This messge from the Universe dropped into my inbox and I was like…See!?! This!!! I KNEW The Universe was in publishing. LOL This is what every writer I know goes thorugh. Doesn’t matter if we are plotters or pantsers, plantsers … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Metaphorically Speaking

It’s December. And Wednesday. I can’t say I’m sorry to see the tail end of 2020 but it seems that I’m losing time. Contstantly. Anyway, it’s Wednesday and that means words, metaphorically speaking, which happens to be the THEME for … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Washington Apple Cake

It might be the first of December but it’s still Autumn and the fruits of the fall harvest still abound. Right? Especially apples. Mmm, mmm good! I have no idea if this recipe was inspired by the president or the … Continue reading

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Triple Espresso of a Monday

Mondays after a long holiday weekend are…like triple espresso Mondays–a real kick to the system. Which is weird because I work at home and there are times when I’m not sure which day of the week I’m actually in until … Continue reading

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