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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.

Tugging on Superman’s Cape

Yesterday’s weekend update put me in mind of some craft type thoughts so I thought I’d follow up today. I’d mentioned my discovery, upon watching THE AVENGERS, about how even comic book characters can become three-dimensional with deep emotions and … Continue reading →

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Wait?!? It Can’t be Monday!

But it is. All day. Who had fun this weekend? What did you do? Me? I was lazy. No. I mean REALLY lazy. But I think I needed it. I finished off a couple of books. Nothing that really jumped … Continue reading →

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What’s My Line?

Many times, when I least expect it, a phrase or a snatch of conversation pops into my head. I figure Iffy is doing a drive by but I always dutifully make note of her suggestions. Quite often, I incorporate them … Continue reading →

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Spring Went Sproing

Yesterday, it was 57 degrees. Today, we’re supposed to hit the mid-sixties with a 60% chance of rain tonight. Uhm…two days ago, they were saying a rain/snow mix. Don’t you love spring weather? Of course, they’re talking a second storm … Continue reading →

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Universal Tears

Yesterday was a tough writing day. I had to create a scene between two secondary characters–a scene fraught with anger and hurt. One character wanted to throw up her hands and walk away, pulling her emotions around her like a … Continue reading →

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Reading Redux – Robb

I’ve been on a real reading binge lately. That should be a good thing considering the number of books on my Kindle Fire and stacked on my reading shelves. Yes, shelves. As in multiples! Courtney Milan hit my inbox with … Continue reading →

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Monday Shrink-wrapped

Good thing I don’t have a deadline for blogging, huh? Did everyone survive the weekend? Did you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? I basically went off line and woke up this morning to almost 300 emails. *muppet flail* I’ve spend the … Continue reading →

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Luck of the Irish Day 7

Quick post before I head off to my OKRWA meeting to teach all I know about world building in a hour. 😉 My fabulous critique partner is the author of today’s installment over at Wild Okie Writer’s LUCKY OF THE … Continue reading →

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Wait?!? It’s Friday?

I know. I’m late today. Sorry. I wish I could say it was because I’ve been madly writing but that would be a lie. Yesterday was spent doing a LOT of stuff, all writing related but not…you know…actual writing. 🙄 … Continue reading →

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Pi or Pie–It’s still 3.14

Are you a math geek? When someone mentions pi/pie, do you think this? π Or do you think chocolate, pumpkin, coconut cream? Today is π Day. Why? Because it’s 3.14, which is the numerical equivalent of pi. π is commonly defined … Continue reading →

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