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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: Sam, Charles, and ’90s Divas

I caught this video in a newsletter from Country Outfitter. I’m a big Sam Hunt fan and even more so after catching this video from one of his appearances. Evidently, he does a section in his concerts where he covers … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Works

See? This is why I’m convinced the Universe was a writer in another life…or at least has a very special affinity and understanding of those of use who are. I mean really? Doesn’t this pretty much describe the basic process … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Scent/Smell

Working on MOONSTRUCK: LIES and two sooper sekrit projects has me firmly playing in the Moonstruck world with my Wolves. Part of the fun is figuring out their sense of smell. Obviously, each of their heroines has her own “signature” … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading

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Monday Quarterback – Superbowl Style

Happy Post-Superbowl Monday. First, a quick rundown on me and then on to the commercials–or the sad lack of them. 😦 Writing: I spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday elbow deep in a new project. It’s for a submission. I hope … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Rising Sun

Okay. I’ve never watched this show (The Affair), have no clue what the storyline is or who these people are and what their relationships are. But man I want to WRITE the emotion conveyed by this scene so well that … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Comfort

Today’s #1lineWed theme has so many different directions it could go. Today’s snippet comes from the new words added to MOONSTRUCK: LIES. It’s a turning point for Nate and Jacey. **** She lay beneath him. Tense. Still a little angry. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Valentine Whoopie

How many of you have ever sunk their teeth into that succinctly southern treat the whoopie pie? Well, here’s a fun twist, courtesy of Hallmark, on the original just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m posting it early just in … Continue reading

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5th Monday

How is it fair that a month have FIVE Mondays?!?!?! Poor January. Besides, I get to give y’all another weekly update, rundown, recap, and follow up. 😀 So…first up, I’m working on a Valentine’s Day story for the fans of … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: Wine and Music Hacks

Okay. Life Hacks can be really cool, or totally dumb. Ellen offered some that, except for the fork cork screw, look pretty darn useful–and surprising. Do you have a favorite Life Hack to share? Would you use any of these? … Continue reading

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