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Thursday Thoughts: Audacious Universe

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Silver James

I read this when it hit my in-box and I immediately thought of the characters in the Penumbra Papers. The magicks in Sade’s world refers to humans as mundanes. Humans are used for food, for sport, for amusement–depending on the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Need

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Silver James

Oh the FEELS! There are so many different ways today’s #1lineWed theme could be translated. I decided to go in the direction of why a part-time college student in her late twenties would need to go to work as a … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Tatum v. Tatum

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Silver James

I need to start watching Lip Sync Battle on Spike TV if such awesomeness as this occurs. Note: Jenna Dewan-Tatum is reprising a scene from Magic Mike XXL in which Channing danced to the song “Pony” in a workshop. And … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Clueless

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Silver James

The Universe might have a clue but me? Yeah…no. I don’t know how I talk and make sense. And when I walk? I tend to fall down. A lot. Answers? Don’t have them. Aim? I do that. Deliver? Sometimes. Deadlines … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: You Look Like I Need A Drink

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Silver James

I love the title of the song. Enjoyed the song. And the video is totally fun! I have characters who get stuck in a “Groundhog Day” loop–in my head if not actually in the pages of their books. TGIF and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hearts and Minds

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Silver James

I’m a romance writer. At the heart of each of my stories is a man and a woman who fall in love and entwine their lives together. When thinking through a book’s plot, I’m all about the action. Action is … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Texture

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed is all about the feels–and I don’t mean emotions. It’s all about touch, texture, the feel of things. My Wolves are all about scent. And occasionally taste. My characters know the texture of skin and hair but I … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Sam, Charles, and ’90s Divas

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Silver James

I caught this video in a newsletter from Country Outfitter. I’m a big Sam Hunt fan and even more so after catching this video from one of his appearances. Evidently, he does a section in his concerts where he covers … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Works

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Silver James

See? This is why I’m convinced the Universe was a writer in another life…or at least has a very special affinity and understanding of those of use who are. I mean really? Doesn’t this pretty much describe the basic process … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Rising Sun

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Silver James

Okay. I’ve never watched this show (The Affair), have no clue what the storyline is or who these people are and what their relationships are. But man I want to WRITE the emotion conveyed by this scene so well that … Continue reading →

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