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Falling for Monday

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Silver James

How can we already be over halfway through November?!?! *flail* I started this last night but then things sort went hectic on the author’s loop for the anthology series that releases in February 2020, of which FIGHTING FOR ELENA is … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: I Want This For Christmas

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Silver James

I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving. Or Black Friday. But when I caught this on TV last night? Oh yeah! I want this for Christams. All of it. And yeah, I’m totally going to write a book about … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Silver James

One of the strategems that romance writers often use to create drama and tension is the “Great Misunderstanding”–words or actions tossed out that create hurt feelings. In romance, this has become if not a trope, a cliché. This in and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Give and Take

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Silver James

Everyone in a relationship has to give and take. Or take and give. Or just take. And then give back. Anyway, today’s Twitter #1lineWed THEME is **GIVE and/or TAKE**. This scene comes from my #NaNoWriMo project (and new release coming … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Happy

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Silver James

Days just keep passing by. I suppose it beats the alternative. Okay, it definitely beats the alternative. Anyway, after last week’s “All Bad Things” happening, I was looking for something a little positive to think about because we need all … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Write It Up

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Silver James

It’s November. For writers, that means National Novel Writing Month. This is my 14th year. I’ve finished my 50k words 13 times, and all but a couple of those books have been published. And considering the pit of writer’s lethargy … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Monday

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Silver James

I’m sure y’all know my feelings on the horribleness that is Daylight Savings Time. I don’t care if we are falling back and allegedly gaining an hour of sleep or springing forward and losing that alleged hour. I spend six … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Monster Mash

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Silver James

It’s the Eve of Halloween, which is All Hallow’s Eve. Time for monsters and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night. It’s also Only’s birthday. She was always our little Halloween witch. Now she’s an amazing and talented … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Meet First

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Silver James

I get more confused this time of year than usual. Y’all know I hate time changes, expecially when it’s dark and rainy. Two days in a row, I’m up at 8 instead of 6. Crazy. Anyway, I alwso forget to … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Footprints

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Silver James

Sometimes, I get an idea for a book, one that is straight. Straight mystery. Straight thriller. Straight science fiction. Straight fantasy. I’ve even had ideas for westerns, historical fiction, and horror. But when I start to write something “straight,” I … Continue reading →

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