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Friday Sinema: Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Silver James

ING Netherlands was a huge sponsor of the reopening of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum after a decade-long renovation project. The “mob” was organized to coincide with the return of Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch” to the museum. The painting is considered one of … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Seasons

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Silver James

This has been a hard week with sad news, but out of all the horror of that night in Las Vegas, tales of heroism, of self-sacrifice, of love are coming out. In the face of unspeakable evil, it is the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: In the Spotlight

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Silver James

It’s Wednesday. I have a new book out. OF COURSE I’m going to give you a snippet from THE COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PROPOSITION for #1lineWed. Like…d’uh! Today’s theme is **LIGHT**. While I normally post a snippet from a WIP, with the … Continue reading →

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Friday Free-for-all: Random Thoughts, Links, and a Milestone

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Silver James

Yesterday was my 1000th post on this blog. I wasn’t paying any attention. *tosses up some confetti* I had a blog on a different server for a few years before I had to retrieve my domain name and start over. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Weather

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Silver James

Maybe it’s because I grew up in Oklahoma, or worked Search and Rescue, or…maybe I’m just a little odd, but I’ve always been attuned to the weather. *shrug* For whatever reason, I pay attention to it and don’t really understand … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Taming the Beast

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Silver James

Another Wednesday and lots more words. Today’s #1lineWed theme is **TAME**. I figured I’d have to write a scene but when I searched Scrivener, lo and behold, one instance turned up, though not exactly in the way I anticipated. I … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Fool’s Paradise

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Silver James

This is Dante Frisiello, aka Roxanne St. Claire’s not-so-baby-anymore boy. He should be a hero in a romance novel, don’t you think?

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Check Six

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Silver James

Check Six is a term the military uses. It means several things–like look behind you to make sure no one is sneaking up on your blind side, or look back along the trail/road/path so that you can recognize landmarks and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Wild Hunt

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed theme is a walk on the wild side with a wild thing where the wild things are. 😆 Yes, you’ve guessed it! The theme is **WILD** and here’s a rather tense scene between Roman and Verity. Don’t ask … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Blank Page

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Silver James

The song is “Blank Page” sung by Christina Aguilera. The dancer is Francis Perreault. The music video is by Sia. Take five minutes to marvel. You’re welcome.

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