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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Steakhouse Potato Salad

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Silver James

Labor Day weekend is coming up fast! Here’s a quick, easy, and totally yummy addition to any outdoor BBQ, cook-out, picnic, or “grill out” as the Nightriders call their parties whenever the old ladies and food are involved. And those … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Monday

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Silver James

Did y’all see the moon last night? Yup. It was full. And big. We’re slowly sliding into fall when we’ll be looking at harvest moons hanging on the eastern horizon like fat Chinese lanterns. And that’s about as poetic as … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: The Right One

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Silver James

The revisions on BILLIONAIRE COUNTRY–Tucker and Zoe’s book–is kicking my behind. It’s like trying to right the same book over but way different. It’s happening, but far slower than it should. Still, one scene has remained the same. This is … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: E=MC2

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Silver James

When this message from the Universe dropped into my inbox, I thought it fitting since yesterday’s Wednesday Words theme was **DREAMS**. And with all that mass, my brain went to Einstein’s theory of relativity: E=MC2. In the equation, the increased … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Dream On

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Silver James

Dream on. What dreams may come? California dreamin’? In this snippet from BILLIONAIRE COUNTRY, our intrepid heroine meets one of her idols–and gets a taste of dreams coming true. Which might taste a little like Dream Whip. 😆 Sorry. Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Baked Ravioli and a Book

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Silver James

As a hard-working author, I’m always looking for quick-but-yummy recipes for dinner on those nights when deadlines and Facebook Parties loom. This one checks off everything on my list. Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 55 min. Servings: 8 servings … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Monday

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Silver James

The problem with posting every Monday is coming up with a different title. This is the 1215 post since I moved to Word Press. That means that I’ve blathered on here 200+ Mondays. I have a good imagination, but c’mon! … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Mad World

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Silver James

Woke up to the news that another police officer had been shot. A 14 year-old girl was stabbed by a 14 year-old boy during a first-day-of-school assembly. In addition to guns and knives, the mayor of London now wants to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Nothing

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Silver James

Sometimes, things are hard. Sometimes, it’s hard to see beyond what’s mucking up processes in my head. This dang revision is driving me to the brink. I’ve spent a hard week staring at my monitor. A week, and I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Welcome to the Nightmare

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday again and this Hump Day brings us a new #1lineWed theme over on Twitter. Things that go bump in the night? Monsters under the bed? Waking up in a cold sweat? All bad dreams are welcome to share … Continue reading →

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