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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 – What I’ve Been Reading

Today’s words come from books I read and tucked back some quotes from but interestingly enough, they tie in with today’s Kiss of Death #1lineWed over on Twitter. Today’s theme is CHARACTERIZATION, meaning dialogue, narrative, or description that provides insight … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats – Creamy Chicken Enchaladas

This is an old recipe I got from an insert with a product. I’m using the brand names because it came from Campbell’s kitchens. 🙂 Prep time is about 20 minutes and it bakes in 40. Creamy Chicken Enchaladas Preheat … Continue reading →

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Monday the 12th of Never-ending

Need I say more? It’s Monday. And it feels never-ending. So…is it nap time? 😉 First, I’m guest blogging today with my good friend from the Kiss of Death RWA chapter, VICKI BATMAN. Click on her name to see the … Continue reading →

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Friday Free and Easy

It’s Friday. Everybody do a happy dance! Did you have a good week? Have big plans for the weekend? I finished the revisions on the first three chapters of FOR THE LOVE OF A COWGIRL (working title for Red Dirt … Continue reading →

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Universal Bravery

There’s nothing to fear but fear itself. Did Churchill say that? It’s one of those quotes we all know and bandy about but don’t ever remember who should be attributed. You can have what you want, Silver, if you brave … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – First Lines

For those who play #1lineWed on Twitter with RWA Kiss of Death Chapter, the prompt for today is First/Opening Lines. Here are a few of my favorite openings from other authors, and then some favorites that I wrote. She woke … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Cowgirls Don’t Cry in the Wild

Today is the day if you are looking for the paperback copy of COWGIRLS DON’T CRY on the shelves of your local bookstore. At least I hope the books are out there! Copies should be at B&N, Walmart, Target, and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Monday

I’ve been thinking. Yeah, yeah. I know that’s a bad idea. *snort* Monday is much maligned. Why? Yes, for those who work, it means getting up and trudging back out into the world to deal with the job and all … Continue reading →

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Sunday In the Pink Heart Society

Just a quick note: I’m visiting with the lovely ladies of The Pink Heart Society talking about COWGIRLS DON’T CRY and how the book came to life, and the call I received from Mr. HQ Editor. Stop by and say … Continue reading →

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First Friday Free For All

I like this image. As a writer, it speaks volumes to me. Last year is done. The holidays are over. There’s no reason not to get back to work. Except… Except it’s Friday. The last day of a traditional work … Continue reading →

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