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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 Truth

There I was yesterday afternoon, sitting at my desk, tip-top-typing away. I got to a spot where I needed a metaphor. Or is it a simile? I always get those confused–which is why I am NOT an English or Creative … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: The Fix Is In

Wednesday means words and there are new ones this week. My current word count is 140K+ words and I finished off Chapter 45 yesterday. I am happy to report that today’s words made me the winner in last week’s #ThursdayThreads. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Faerie Bread

Long story. I rediscovered a musician that I liked very much years ago. Like at the beginning of my publishing career years ago. I liked him so much, in fact, that he became the inspiration for a character. I was … Continue reading

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Spicy Monday

Seriously? Can they just wait until…like…October? And no offense but pumpkin belongs in pies and bread. Not coffee. (Sez the one who drinks mocha frappucinos and/or sweet cafe au lait. *snort* I’m kidding. Y’all go enjoy your pumpkin spice everything. … Continue reading

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Friday Sinema: It Happens…

So, I’ve never actually heard of this artist before but then again, I haven’t exatly been staying on top of music these days. Long story shore, I came across his name (Granger is an AWESOME name!), looked him up, and … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Choices

Someone asked me once how I decided on my next project. Back when I had contracts to fulfill, it was pretty simple. I went to work on the book with the next closest deadline. Now, it’s a different story. Oh, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: No Problem, Oscifer

Wednesday is rolling around once again. No Thursday Threads for me last week because I was the judge. That said, I do have “new” words. I actually wrote them some time ago so technically, they are old words. LOL Anyway, … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Sharing

Y’all…I got nuttin’. All my brain power is pouring into finishing the dang book. Trying to find/decide on a recipe and match it to a book or character is beyond me at the moment. I am managing to listen to … Continue reading

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Labor Day Monday

Happy Labor Day! At least here in the States. In other places this is just the first Monday in the month. If you have the day off, enjoy! If you have to work, may the idiots stay home so you … Continue reading

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Friday Sinama: Punctuation

Since I’m older than dirt, I remember watching Victor Borge on the Ed Sullivan Show. Among other variety shows of the Sixties and Seventies. The man was an accomplished pianist and a brilliant comedian. This is one of my favorite … Continue reading

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