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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.

Thursday Thoughts: Universal Casting

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Silver James

Once again, the Universe hits the nail on the head when it comes to both real life and the imaginary lives that writers create to people the worlds they create. I have to admit, there’s a reason I enjoy–mostly–shopping at … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Natural Forces

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Silver James

Iffy grabbed her scissors last week asnd started dancing. She decided it was time to revisit our Russian Wolves in New York City when she saw the Thursday Threads prompt of *”He’d been a force of nature.”* Gosh, I had … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Cajun Seasoning

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Silver James

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? In this case, which character came first? That would be Debra Jane “DJ” Collier, a Deputy US Marshal who first appeared in WOLF MOON. She was sent to east Texas in the … Continue reading →

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Monday the 13th

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Silver James

I meant to use this meme on New Year’s Day. I forgot. I obviously didn’t start drinking coffee early enough in the morning that day. However, since it speaks true, it’s appropriate every day. Am I right? Also, if Friday … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Snow Dogs

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Silver James

If you are in this way of the winter storm sweeping across the USA, I hope this finds you inside all warm and snuggly. If you aren’t but wish you were, you can pretend you are. Here’s 5 minutes of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts…Uhm…

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Silver James

Yes. I’m late. And no, it isn’t because I forgot. Though I forget a lot of things. I mean, I do have ADWB (Attention Deficit Writer’s Brain–ooh look, a squirrel!) but that’s not what happened. A squirrel I mean. Okay, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: But Soft, What Light

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Silver James

We are starting off 2025 with totally new words. These words are so new they are completely random. I have no clue who the characters are. I have no idea what the situation is. With luck, maybe I’ll figure it … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tidbits: Nuttin’ Honey

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Silver James

I got nuttin’, honey. At least when it comes to recipes. I’m also wondering how interested people who read the blog are when I’m doing the recipes and attaching them to characters. Maybe that’s a “trend” that’s run it’s course. … Continue reading →

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First Monday & A Quarter of a Century

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Silver James

There’s just something about the first Monday of a brand-new year. To me, it really is like starting a new book. Not that I am. Starting a new book. Nope. Working on an old book but more about that in … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Oookay….

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Silver James

I have no clue is this is actually Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman (probably not but maybe?) but whoever these guys are, I bet you can’t watch just once… And just to end your week with a laugh…

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