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On being a writer

Tuesday Treats: Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Silver James

One of my favorite things to steal from a Halloween goody bag is Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups. Those things are just plain addictive. This pie is like a giant Reece’s. and perfect for upcoming holiday desserts. Prep Time: 15 min. … Continue reading →

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Falling for Monday

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Silver James

Dear US Government–Will somebody PLEASE end the insanity that is Daylight Savings Time? Sincerely, Me. *yawn* … *guzzles coffee* In other news, there is not much news. 😆 Well…I did have a new book release last week. Sales are…eh. That’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rain Tapping

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Silver James

Derek Hough and Lindsey Stirling in a music video. What’s not to love?!?! Hough is a talented musician, dancer, and choreographer and Lindsey Stirling is one of my favorite entertainers. Have some Friday fun with this video, “Kairos”…

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Logic

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Silver James

I’ll be the first to admit it. I don’t have a logical bone in my body and my brain doesn’t work that way. Except…it does. Sort of. Back in college, I was required to take a few math courses. Math … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Falling Down

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday once again and time to play #1lineWed. Today’s theme is…drum roll please…*beats on desk with fingers*…**FALL**. And since THE SOUND OF SILENCE released yesterday on Amazon and is now live at a couple of other on-line stores like … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: The Sound of Silence

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Silver James

It was close. I promised my readers a Halloween release for the 4th book in the Penumbra Papers urban fantasy series. The book went live at 6:00 am my time this morning. *WHEW* Come back to New Orleans, the favorite … Continue reading →

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Halloween Eve Monday Birthday

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Silver James

So…there was a weekend. For most people. Me? I was putting in 10-12 hour days. Writers under deadline don’t get time off. Except I sort of took some because…grandmother! And The Only and Baseball Boy had a party so Stormageddon … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Spooky Stirling

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Silver James

I’ve always enjoyed Lindsey Stirling’s video, especially since I discovered she was once a contestant on “America’s Got Talent” and was cut before the finals because the judges basically didn’t know what to do with her. She’s gone on to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Immortality

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Silver James

My brain gets a little weird when I start thinking about immortal characters and those who aren’t. This is part of the joy of writing Urban Fantasy. I mean…I have a vampire who fought in the Crusades who is in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Nothing to Fear

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Silver James

I’ll admit to following a bit of a theme this month. It’s October, capped by Halloween. This last #1lineWed theme of **FEAR** plays straight into the season. In this snippet from my upcoming Halloween release (are you seeing a theme … Continue reading →

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