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Wednesday Words: #1lineWed Hooks

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Silver James

Last week’s #1lineWed was opening lines. Today’s is ending hooks. Here’s some chapter ends from REMEMBER THE NIGHT, a bonus Nightrider novella that will be included in a boxed set: Hotshot Danger: Packing the Heat, to be released in June. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Disney Burton Style

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Silver James

What better way to celebrate Friday the 13th? Yes, I’m warped. I admit it loud and proud. And this quick video of Disney movies re-imagined as if directed by Tim Burton? I’d pay to go see them! Have a great … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Selves

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Silver James

I’ve read today’s Universal message several times, mostly as a reminder. It makes sense without a lot of exposition. I guess that’s why the Universe so wise–at least on occasion. It all comes down to common sense and the message … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Home

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Silver James

Wasn’t it Thomas Wolfe who once said, “You can never go home again.”? And yes, please ignore the punctuation. My brain exploded yesterday afternoon and I’m still putting the pieces back together. All sorts of “home” quotes are now in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Push Back

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Silver James

Wednesday has once again rolled around. #1lineWed theme is “PUSH”. Oh, the places I could go. Instead, here’s a snippet that’s one of my favorite exchanges between Smoke and Leigh, from NIGHT FIRE. I don’t think I’ve shared it before … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Nod If You Can See This

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Silver James

Another hump day, another “prompt” for #1lineWed. Today’s word is **NOD**. Holy cannoli but my characters nod a lot–at least in the first draft. Which this is. So, cut me some slack, ‘kay? Those nods/nodded will mostly change to chin … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days and Monday

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Silver James

Hello, Monday. You’ve come back again. Whoppee. Not! However, I am enjoying the rain. It’s been feast or famine in the weather department this year and we’re in desperate need of rain so it’s all good. Let’s see…What’s going on … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Illusions

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Silver James

Dear Universe, I am challenged every day, by reality and illusions both. As a writer, though, it’s probably the illusions that give me the most grief. Pulling gossamer strings from thin air, weaving them into words that tell a story, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Back

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Silver James

Get back, Jack! I’ve got your back (or as my “guys” would say, “We’ve got your six!” 😉 ) Today’s #1lineWed theme is “BACK.” Here’s a snippet from the first chapter of NIGHT MOVES. This is in Hollywood’s POV. **** … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Foolin’ Around

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Silver James

I’ve never been much on April Fool’s jokes–pulling them, anyway. That doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a good one. When Smart Bitches and Dear Author websites would conspire, I always enjoyed their goofiness. In searching for a video for today, … Continue reading →

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