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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.

The NaNoWriMo From Hell

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Silver James

I’ve mentioned before how competitive I am, right? Well, I am. Not quite obsessively so but…well…pretty darn close if I’d be honest. I was first introduced to the cray-cray that is National Novel Writing Month in 2006. I’d discovered a … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Thoughts – Universal Tough

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Silver James

We’re almost half-way through National Novel Writing Month. I’ve hit a few hiccups but have every intention of getting back on track today. I’m learning to multitask so mornings are for NaNo new words, afternoons are for edits and business. … Continue reading →

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A Real-life Coffee Fae

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Silver James

Something really cool happened to me yesterday afternoon. I discovered that an unauthorized withdrawal had been made from my checking account, but it was too late to deal with it. Okay, that wasn’t the cool thing. Bear with me here. … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Day and Weekend Updates

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Silver James

And it’s Monday! Again. I have a day of opportunities and freedoms because men and women offered up a part of themselves in order to serve this country, to ensure that the dreams of the founding fathers did not get … Continue reading →

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Universal FAQs

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Silver James

Sometimes, you know the question so you put it out there to the Universe and hope that somewhere along the way, the answer will find you. Not long ago, the Universe agreed with me when I got this in my … Continue reading →

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New Week, Old Work

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Silver James

How was everyone’s weekend? My OSU Cowboys won. Crossing fingers they can keep it up but they’ve got a hard schedule coming up. It’ll be a fight. I started reading DEADTOWN by Nancy Holzner, based on B.E.’s recommendation. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Conversation

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Silver James

I’m visiting with Cara Michaels at her DEFIANTLY LITERATE BLOG today. We’re talking about things that go bump in the night, some of the haunted houses where I’ve lived, and get a little metaphysical. Grab a cup of coffee and … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween! (A day late but…)

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Silver James

…there are zombies. Which is appropriate since this is the first day of NaNoWriMo. FYI, I’ll be late getting around on my social networks for…oh…the next month! Words first. I have a Christmas novella to finish and the second Penumbra … Continue reading →

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Happy Book Birthday, Season of the Witch!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Silver James

And Happy Halloween, too! With witches, vampires, fae, gargoyles, and werewolves, what better day for SEASON OF THE WITCH to arrive! Today is set aside for some tricks and a lot of treats! The party will be here and on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – An Excerpt from Season of the Witch

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Silver James

Wait? Do you know what day it is? MikeMikeMikeMikeMike! It’s Wednesday! Guess what that makes tomorrow?!? RELEASE DAY!!!!!!!! *breathes into a paper bag* I don’t know why I’m more nervous about this release than I have been about any other. … Continue reading →

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