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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.

4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Silver James

2016 is a watershed year for American politics. I look at the future and shudder because if one candidate wins, it is my studied opinion that the US will slide into mediocrity and all the things we’ve worked for, fought … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Book Trailers

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Silver James

I’m always interested in the book trailers that publishers and authors put out. I like watching them but I wonder if they really sell books and what their ROI (Return on Investment) is. Do they pay for themselves in book … Continue reading →

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Monday Mayhem

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Silver James

I’m typing this in the middle of a thunderstorm so it’ll be short so I can shut down the computer for the duration. My ‘pokes went down in defeat in the NCAA College World Series. They at least made it … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Cats

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Silver James

Kevin Spacey. Christopher Walken. Magic. And cats. Need I say more? Have a great weekend!

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Mystique

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Silver James

I broke down and went shopping yesterday. I have social invitations at Nationals next month. But I hate to dress up. And it’s San Diego. And…and… So, I managed to spend under $100 and scored a dress with two “over-ups” … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Crossing Lines

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed prompt is…LINE. Have your characters crossed a line? Drawn a line? Did they say a line, write a line, do a line dance? Well, Dominic “Dom” Karras, the bad-boy pilot on my Hard Target team knows all about … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: French Toast To Go

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Silver James

Sometimes, I really crave something sweet for breakfast–waffles, blueberry muffins, French toast… But who has time to drag out all the ingredients, the pans, etc. and who wants to cook when it’s hot? I caught this recipe the other day … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Monday

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Silver James

Today is the longest day of the year. Technically, there are more hours of daylight than any other day. It’s “midsummer day” even though it is the first day of summer. It should be mid-year day but…whatever. Yes, my brain … Continue reading →

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Monday? Yes, Yes It Is

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Silver James

So…I’m running late. This should surprise no one. 😆 I finished the first draft of Red Dirt #5 (WINNING HIS COWGIRL, working title). Rough draft came in at 50,196 words. I need to get it around 49K so I have … Continue reading →

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Friday Free For All

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Silver James

Stand by for gritching and a few high spots gathered from around the webz of the last few weeks while I’ve been in deadline hell. Gritch–well-known author disses categories on a writers’ loop. Pissed me off. Discourse. Do I engage … Continue reading →

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