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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.

Wednesday Words: Nod If You Can See This

Another hump day, another “prompt” for #1lineWed. Today’s word is **NOD**. Holy cannoli but my characters nod a lot–at least in the first draft. Which this is. So, cut me some slack, ‘kay? Those nods/nodded will mostly change to chin … Continue reading

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Rainy Days and Monday

Hello, Monday. You’ve come back again. Whoppee. Not! However, I am enjoying the rain. It’s been feast or famine in the weather department this year and we’re in desperate need of rain so it’s all good. Let’s see…What’s going on … Continue reading

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Friday Free for All: Hands On

I haven’t done a link post in a long time. Here are links to some things that made me laugh and/or think lately. First, this link is totally NSFW–not because of pics (there are none) but because of subject matter. … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Illusions

Dear Universe, I am challenged every day, by reality and illusions both. As a writer, though, it’s probably the illusions that give me the most grief. Pulling gossamer strings from thin air, weaving them into words that tell a story, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Back

Get back, Jack! I’ve got your back (or as my “guys” would say, “We’ve got your six!” 😉 ) Today’s #1lineWed theme is “BACK.” Here’s a snippet from the first chapter of NIGHT MOVES. This is in Hollywood’s POV. **** … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Texas Sheet Cake

For those of you who need a rich, yummy, warm, chocolate fix! This recipe is a staple in all the recipe boxes of the bakers I grew up around (my mother and me included). Though…it really irks me to call … Continue reading

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Monday All Over Again

I spent a good part of the weekend at the ballpark watching the 14Us play. They won their bracket on Saturday. Yay! As I’m typing this around noonish on Sunday, I have no clue as to the final outcome. Hopefully, … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Be the Cat. Not.

We all need to be more dog. Just sayin’… Happy weekend! I’m fence and wall building and maybe trying to fit in a live baseball game or two. What are y’all up to?

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No Thoughts This Thursday

Yeah…I’m late with the blog. It’s not that I forgot. I didn’t. I even had a message from the Universe picked out. But… Life happened. With a crash. And my entire afternoon was lost in a puff of concrete dust … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Up

Today’s theme for #1lineWed is one that leaves a lot open to interpretation. When I searched for “UP” in BLOOD BRIDE (which is complete now! Well, first draft anyway 😉 ) the opening scene gave me lots of possibilities. So, … Continue reading

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