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On being a writer

Friday FUEL – Party with Ashlynn Pearce

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Silver James

We’re celebrating my friend Ashlynn Pearce’s new release FUEL today! For those of you on Faceback, there’s a release part from 11:00 to 3:30 Central Time. Besides Ash, there will be several other authors, including the fantabulous (and good friend) … Continue reading →

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Universal Awkward

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Silver James

Okay, first off, I’m not a giant of anything. No fee-fi-fo-fum about it. But whenever I think about marketing, about putting my work out there, I’m all about the awkward shyness, fear, inadequacy but not so much the blushing. I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Face Time

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for #1lineWed over on Twitter. Today’s theme is **Faces**. So, I’m posting all about those features, expressions and whatever else works from your WIP. All of them here are the longer versions, obviously, since … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: A Centaur’s Solstice Wish by Siobhan Muir

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Silver James

Today, I’m welcoming my good friend, Siobhan Muir. She has a new release, the second in a fantasy series with romantic elements. I was lucky enough to get to beta read this sweet winter holiday story. FYI, Siobhan hosts a … Continue reading →

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Monday – Time to Saddle Up

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Silver James

How can it be Monday again?!? *sigh* Ah well. There was a week last week. And a weekend. I was lazy. Over the weekend anyway. Last week I mostly worked and hid from social media because I needed a break … Continue reading →

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Friday Cinema: Dover Soul

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Silver James

Just in case you haven’t seen this. Guaranteed ear worm. But the cop. Oh man, The. COP!!!! Now go shake it out and have a great weekend!

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Wednesday Words: Baby, It’s Cold

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Silver James

Today’s theme over on #1lineWed is COLD. Since we just had temps on the 60s that are plummeting tonight and tomorrow with a cold front coming through, it’s a good theme. I’m also MIA–mostly–around the intrawebz again. Sprout is back … Continue reading →

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Monday, Monday All Day Long

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Silver James

Except it’s a holiday. At least for some. Not for me. I have work to do. Proofreading. Revisions. Writing. The proofreading is fun. The revisions are little frustrating but not too unexpected. The writing was going great until the revisions … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – Universal Redirect

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Silver James

The subject of monsters came up this week–internal, external, those of our own making and those forced upon us by other forces. When looking for some wisdom from the Universe, this one popped up like a Whack-a-Mole. Have you wondered, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words – What I’ve Been Reading

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Silver James

Today’s words come from books I read and tucked back some quotes from but interestingly enough, they tie in with today’s Kiss of Death #1lineWed over on Twitter. Today’s theme is CHARACTERIZATION, meaning dialogue, narrative, or description that provides insight … Continue reading →

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