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Wednesday Words: Something to Talk About

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Silver James

Today’s #1LineWed is all about dialogue. Characters talking means telling rather than showing. That’s a good thing, as opposed to that whole show is better than tell thing. Info dumps (telling) is not good. Bringing out info/back story via conversation? … Continue reading →

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The First Monday of October

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Silver James

Doesn’t the Supreme Court come back into session today? Or something. Yes, it’s Monday. Again. Why do they keep plaguing us? Of course, I worked most of the weekend so this could be Wednesday for all my brain knows. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema and a Contest

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Silver James

For those of you who don’t hang out on my FB author page, I’m going to share this again. Harlequin is running a big contest this month, the #WhateverYoureInto Sweepstakes! Click over to the Contest Page on Harlequin.com for rules … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal World Creation

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Silver James

You know, I’m really starting to suspect that the Universe is a writer at heart. So many of it’s messages apply so well to the mind (and world) of a writer. The joy of writing fiction–for me, at least–is creating … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Alliteration Always Appears

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Silver James

KOD’s theme for #1lineWed over on Twitter today is “Alliteration.” Yeah…I don’t really do that. At least not back-to-back words. There might be a spread-out version in some of my sentences. As an update to THE DEVIL’S CUT, I think … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Titles: Micah’s Mess

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Silver James

I’m very, VERY pleased today to be visiting with Niki Daninger, an old friend and now a debut author. Hi, Niki, and welcome. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up on Long Island – I was what you … Continue reading →

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Monday After

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Silver James

Who saw the Blood Moon lunar eclipse last night? Why am I not “smart” enough to get a sale set up before these big planetary events that play right into the hands of my Moonstruck Wolves. Ah well. Maybe in … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema – Black Pontiac and a Pocket of Cash

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Silver James

Swear to goodness I am going to incorporate a scene like this video in one of my books. I just have to find the right one. Maybe one of the Nightrider books. Hrm…. In the meantime, enjoy my new favorite … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Understanding and Appreciation

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Silver James

I just thought RDR#3 was a PITA to write. For the most part, Clay and Georgie understood their story and were ready to play their parts to bring about their Happy Ever After. Their fight was getting into bed. They … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Questions

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Silver James

To be or not to be, that is the question. Whether tis nobler to suffer… Oh. Hi. Yeah, in case you didn’t guess, today’s #1LineWed theme is questions. So, here. Enjoy this scene from THE DEVIL’S CUT where Caleb and … Continue reading →

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