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On being a writer

Tuesday Treat: Chocolate Cherry Delight Martini

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Silver James

Yeah…I’m not much of a martini drinker. In fact, beyond a margarita and the very rare pina colada, I’m not much of a frou-frou drink drinker. But this concoction, when I saw it, made me stop and stare. My two … Continue reading →

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Monday Chocolate and Hearts

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Silver James

I hope everyone made it through Valentine’s Day without a chocolate hangover. We had lunch with the kids and Only and I shared a carafe of mimosas. Pretty darn tasty. Came home and got the new microwave all hooked up … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day 2016

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Silver James

Whether you’re celebrating Valentines day with your own hero or heroine or Galentines/Palentines Day with your BFF(s), I wish all of you a year filled with love, laughter, and good books! And you still have time to sign up for … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Sam, Charles, and ’90s Divas

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Silver James

I caught this video in a newsletter from Country Outfitter. I’m a big Sam Hunt fan and even more so after catching this video from one of his appearances. Evidently, he does a section in his concerts where he covers … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Works

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Silver James

See? This is why I’m convinced the Universe was a writer in another life…or at least has a very special affinity and understanding of those of use who are. I mean really? Doesn’t this pretty much describe the basic process … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Scent/Smell

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Silver James

Working on MOONSTRUCK: LIES and two sooper sekrit projects has me firmly playing in the Moonstruck world with my Wolves. Part of the fun is figuring out their sense of smell. Obviously, each of their heroines has her own “signature” … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: Hummingbird Cake

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Silver James

When I came across this recipe from a link to Southern Living magazine’s site, I knew I wanted to share it. Growing up, this cake was our next-door neighbor’s “special” dessert and it arrived at every pot luck. Leola let … Continue reading →

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Monday Quarterback – Superbowl Style

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Silver James

Happy Post-Superbowl Monday. First, a quick rundown on me and then on to the commercials–or the sad lack of them. 😦 Writing: I spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday elbow deep in a new project. It’s for a submission. I hope … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rising Sun

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Silver James

Okay. I’ve never watched this show (The Affair), have no clue what the storyline is or who these people are and what their relationships are. But man I want to WRITE the emotion conveyed by this scene so well that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Comfort

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme has so many different directions it could go. Today’s snippet comes from the new words added to MOONSTRUCK: LIES. It’s a turning point for Nate and Jacey. **** She lay beneath him. Tense. Still a little angry. … Continue reading →

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