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Friday Sinema: Pockey

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Silver James

This video is a little longer than I usually share but trust me, even if you don’t like hockey, you will identify with this four year old at hockey practice. Talk about herding cats! (And I totally remember those T-ball … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Relationships

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Silver James

My current manscript is giving me fits. Just when I thought the characters had started to cooperate, the plot took on a life of its own. I shouldn’t be surprised. And I shouldn’t be frustrated. Writing a book–especially a romance … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angel Awareness

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Silver James

Today, I’m going to talk about something not so dear to my heart. While this is mostly aimed at writers, anyone can more than likely relate. Writers and folks in the arts and public eye are going to get bad … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: The Cats’ Meow

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Silver James

Happy Friday! This month is almost gone. At the moment, I’m kinda glad time is moving on. I watched this video and am issuing a Liquids Alert. Also, I gigglesnorted. Often. And I had two takeaways: 1. Yes! I totally … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-All: Up All Night

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Silver James

Things that keep me up at night: If quitters never win, and winners never quit, who the heck came up with “Quit while you’re ahead? I’m a fan of the “lolcat” website, cheezburger.com. Some make me laugh, some me awwww. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Gravity

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Silver James

I came very, VERY close to titling this “Universal Size Matters” because…hey! An age-old debate among romance writers. (And others, maybe… probably 😆 ) However, I refrained. Barely. Anyway…you’re welcome. It’s been a busy week and my brain is mostly … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Working From Home

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Silver James

Ah, the joy of being retired. I didn’t get any funny clips to air on social media during the lockdown because I work from home and only zoomed a couple of times. Here’s your giggles and grins for the day. … Continue reading →

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Monday Deadlines

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Silver James

This pretty much sums up last week and my weekend. In fact, it says it all. Deadline is today. I’ll get ‘er done. Please tell me y’all had a real life the last few days!?!?

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Challenges

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Silver James

My mission, and unlike Mr. Phelps and/or Mr. Hunt*, I can’t choose to not accept, is to finish the line edits and revisions on my next Harlequin Desire by Friday. My wonderful editor hinted that I could probably have until … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Worldbuilding

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Silver James

One of my favorite parts of writing is the worldbuilding. As a kid, I was drawn to the fantastical worlds created by Andre Norton, the European locales featured in Mary Stewart’s mysteries, the rugged western landscapes of Louis L’Amour. Yes. … Continue reading →

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