It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

All you parents out there know what I'm talking about. We're a week away from the start of school in my community. And that week cannot pass soon enough.

Mean mommy? Oh, no. Don't even go there.

For the past three months, as I've taught my oldest to drive and watched with baited breath as he drove off with newly licensed friends, as I worried about my youngest riding his bike all over hell and gone and what he was eating while he was out and what he was doing exactly, I longed for the days of fighting over homework and bedtime. And for the return of eight hours of uninterrupted writing time.

I've been writing for a decent number of years, since before my children were born. I learned to write under deadline in a daily newspaper office. I know how to shut it out and get the words written. After my kids were born, I got my first laptop specifically so I could take them to the pool and still work. I used to pride myself on the fact that I could write anywhere under any conditions.

Twenty other moms talking? No problem. Soccer practice? I can stop balls with my feet on the sidelines and not miss a word. Baseball practice? The coach used to position a player right in front of me during warmups so I didn't get hit with a ball. Loved that guy. Indoor swim practice? Bleachers are absolute hell on the back but if you turn sideways and put the laptop on the seat, no problem. Added bonus? It was warm in the winter.

Today, with the exception of karate, sports practices are no longer something I have to attend and my youngest spent one day at the pool. Without me.

However, I've had to deal with a steady stream of teenagers in and out of my house, loud music, louder fights between siblings and general mayhem. All of which hasn't been condusive to writing.

I had a self-imposed deadline of July 31 to finish my next EC story. I submitted it a week ago. I promised my agent a book on her desk by early September. It'll be there. Because there's a light at the end of the tunnel. And it's the headlights of the school bus coming to take my children away. (Okay, so they walk. Don't bog me down in details.)

August 31 is only a week away. I'm hanging on by my fingernails but I'm hanging on. I may only have one nail (and one nerve) left by the time next Monday rolls around but they'll grow back.

And peace and quiet will reign. And it will be good.

"Seduced by Two is a great book..."

Just Erotic Romance Reviews gives 4 stars to SEDUCED BY TWO.

"Seduced by Two is the seventh offering in the Magical Seduction series and may be read as a stand-alone. I enjoy the fact that Ms. Julian has created a world that allows so many different characters, plots, and threats against the magical community and humans. Nica's character had many ups and downs for me. There were moments when I wanted her to get a backbone, but then I recognized her desire to do what was best for her people. Tanner and Jensen were unique to me, while they had different personalities I find I can't discuss one without discussing the other. Tanner and Jensen complete each other and made the perfect match for Nica. Even when things started to heat up and the unexplainable occurs, Tanner and Jensen will do whatever it takes to protect Nica even it if means protecting her from herself. The secondary characters are needed, but I like that they stayed in the background. The sexual chemistry was instant, but it grows on you. At times the sex between the three was a bit awkward to me, but I came to enjoy it very much. I enjoyed the M/F scenes more than the M/F/M scenes. The action in the story was right on point and I'm looking forward to reading more about this new threat to the Etruscan community. Seduced by Two is a great book to read and I recommend it and all of the stories in the Magical Seduction series."

Seduced by Two is a Recomended Read From Fallen Angels

Fallen Angel Reviews has chosen SEDUCED BY TWO as a Recommended Read.

"Stephanie Julian has done it once again with Magical Seduction: Seduced by Two. Niccola, Jensen, and Tanner’s relationship will have readers screaming for more as the story leaps off the pages. Ms. Julian “wows” the readers with her unique characters and the fantastic world they live in. This is the seventh book in her Magical Seduction series. Magical Seduction: Seduced by Two is one of the best erotic fantasy love stories out there. This story will take the readers on a vivid emotional roller coaster ride to remember. I loved Magical Seduction: Seduced by Two and I cannot wait to see what will happen next."

"Wow, this was one great ride!!"`

That's what ParaNormal Romance reviews has to say about SEDUCED BY TWO.

And here's the rest:

"Wow, this was one great ride!! Ms. Julian had me hooked from the first line. I liked the idea of the woman being the supernatual one and the men the normal ones. Nica is a great heroine that I enjoyed reading, and oh my, the guys are simply to die for. I would love to be sandwiched between those two. A great, fun read you will want to read over and over!!"