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Tuesday Treats: Cubanos

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Silver James

I’m still all caught up in my upcoming release of UNDER THE ASSASSIN’S MOON. So…when it came time to pick a recipe for today, I considered something Brazilian, since the bulk of the story is set in Rio de Janeiro … Continue reading →

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Another Random Monday

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Silver James

So…there was a week. And a weekend. And now it’s Monday again. Whoppee. So, in a brief recap of the week that was…It was a week. So here’s some random stuff. On the writing front…yeah…not much got done. Hangover from … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Time

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Silver James

Time is of the essence. Time flies. Time is money. All in good time. Third time’s the charm. Time will tell. With deadlines looming, and me running out of time, time has become precious. And then the Universe slaps me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Celebrate!

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Silver James

Today’s #1lineWed is all about the celebration. While there are two mentions of something to celebrate and a party in UNDER THE ASSASSIN’S MOON, I’m celebrating the fact it’s finished, I have an awesome blurb (with help from B.E.) an … Continue reading →

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Monday One and Done

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Silver James

First draft done. Deadline tomorrow. Head-down edits on-going. Coffee is a necessity. S’all good. News to follow at six. 😉

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Friday Sinema: Bottoms Up

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Silver James

The opening bars of this song is the alarm music on my phone. I don’t use the alarm often, but when I do, I always wake up with a smile, even if it’s the buttcrack of dawn. What makes you … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Movement

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Silver James

Deadlines. They loom. They sometimes stall creativity. They get met or not. It’s the same with stories. With characters. Creating worlds in one’s imagination is something of a spiritual exercise. Or at least a mystical one. And the Universe has … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Not So Sentimental Journey

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Silver James

Another Wednesday, another snippet from my current WIP, UNDER AN ASSASSIN’S MOON. A journey starts with one step. A book starts with one word. Journey had a farewell tour. A couple of times. There are long treks, short trips, and … Continue reading →

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Dog Day Monday

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Silver James

This is what we call the Dog Days of Summer and we have a saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” Dude, it’s both! Stepping outside is like walking into a steam bath. You want a sauna, go to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Deadlines

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Silver James

I’m under deadline. Actually, I’m under multiple deadlines. I try hard to space those darn things out but sometimes stuff happens and they get jammed up like bumper cars. Add in Real Life responsibilities, and…well…writing becomes a grind. And when … Continue reading →

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