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On being a writer

Wacky Wednesday – Coffee and Balls

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Silver James

Contrary to what the neighbors reported yesterday, I did NOT tackle the UPS man, wrestle the box he was carrying from his hands, and dash into the house mumbling “My precioussssss.” Nor did I give him a big sloppy kiss. … Continue reading →

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If It’s Tuesday it Must Be…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Silver James

Belgium? Bulgravia? Boston? I meant to take a couple of days off. I got lazy. And I didn’t have anything to say. So I hid. I also killed my Bunn coffee maker on Sunday. 😦 This makes me have a … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Silver James

Anyone who spends much time around me knows that I’m pretty rabid when it comes the military. Lawyer Guy is a disabled US Army vet. My brother served in the Air Force during Viet Nam. While my dad wasn’t active … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Silver James

Just a quick note to let y’all know that a short series of stories to celebrate our military started today at Wild Okie Writers Blog. My story, THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE, is the first up. Drop by for a read. … Continue reading →

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Rainy-Day Thursday

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Silver James

Rain. Flooding rain. Oklahoma has always been Mother Nature’s red-headed stepchild. But seriously, Mom? To combat the gray day and the downpour, here’s a couple of fun links–and a way to proscrastinate! Today, the last installment of WICKED FAMILIAR is … Continue reading →

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Time Out

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Silver James

I’m taking off the rest of the week from blogging here. The tornado that struck today left a great deal of devastation in it’s wake. So many injured and killed–human and animal alike. Send good thoughts to Oklahoma and if … Continue reading →

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Start Your Engines

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Silver James

It’s Monday. Again. But that’s okay. I’m ready for the week! While I’m waiting on edits for ROGUE MOON, I’m restarting an old project today. Actually–I’m starting a new one, too. First up is the revamp of SEASON OF THE … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun – Cat v. Dog

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Silver James

OMGWTFBBQ!!!! I am sooooo glad I did not have coffee on my desk when I watched this. LIQUIDS ALERT!!! Do not drink. Do not have liquids anywhere near. Oh, unless you have dogs or cats, this won’t be that funny. … Continue reading →

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Wicked To-Do

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Silver James

Today’s post is short and sweet. It’s Thursday. That means the next chapter of WICKED FAMILIAR is up. This week? Chapter Three, In Which The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Consort. You’ll just have to go read it! I … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Silver James

Happy Hump Day. Yesterday, I finished the main draft of ROGUE MOON. It’s a mess. I’m not saying that because messy manuscripts are part of my process. They aren’t. Ask my Critique Partner. Under normal circumstances, my process is pretty … Continue reading →

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