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I was going to blog today about being between a rock and a hard place. I was going to talk about how the lead characters in my book, out today, THE SEDUCTION OF LADY X are put into situations they don’t want to be in, and don’t know how to get out — the old damned if you do, damned if you don’t scenario. The dilemma includes secret admirers, unplanned pregnancies, and heroic gestures that go awry.
But as I was thinking of how to tackle this, it occurred to me that I was kind of between a rock and a hard place, and their names are Suzanne and Susan. These seemingly lovely goddesses also have books out today–MY day, my SEDUCTION OF LADY X day. And they both cast long shadows into my spotlight! Why couldn’t they find their own release day? Suzanne, I hear they are Taming Impossible Rogues in Azerbijan these days. Susan, how about enjoying a Barefoot Season Walk off a short pier? 
Then I started to wonder if I ran into them at a bookstore, and they caught me rearranging the books on the shelf so that mine were front and center and theirs were in the auto mechanic self help section, could I take them? Well yeah, one on one, I could take them. Suzanne doesn’t really own a light saber or a giraffe. And Susan is presumably barefoot. But what if they ganged up on me? Or worse, their rabid fans stampeded me and my poor book in their rush to the cash register with Susan and Suzanne’s books clutched tightly in their hands?
It occurred to me that I am ill-prepared to wage this battle. That got me to thinking–if I had to wage a battle, who would I want on my side? Easy: One of my brother-in-laws. He is a former boy scout and a guy who knows how to do or fix anything. Present him with a problem and he presents you with a solution. If I said, “People won’t buy nearly enough of my books as long as THOSE TWO have books out, too,” he’d say, “Okay, here’s what you do…” And he’d have a solution. Probably short of murder. I think. 
Maybe it’s just best that I share the spotlight. And while Susan and Suzanne bask in the glow of adoring fans at bookstores across America, I will think about who I want on a deserted island with me. Pay no mind to these tears on my face, they are just the tracks of a former kid who did not work well with others. I will grudgingly admit that having read them both, they are excellent storytellers and authors, and they both deserve the tiny little space on the bottom shelf beneath my rows of books. Susan and Suzanne, you are welcome.
Who would be your go-to person if you had to stage a war? Which goddesses do you think could take which goddesses? Have you ever had to share a spotlight with Titans? Did I mention that I am giving away a Kindle Fire as part of my release celebration? Ha! Take that, Susan and Suzanne!
Congratulations to all 3 Goddesses.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 4:35 am.
Thank you Tina! On behalf of Susan and Suzanne and myself, I humbly accept the hidden message in your post that you like my book the best.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:09 am.
It would be hard to choose which goddess against another goddess. Congrats on all three goddesses having releases though. I know they’re going to be great books and everybody’s going to buy them.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:15 am.
Thanks, Aida! You and I both know I could take them, don’t we?
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:09 am.
Happy release day to you all!
In a war, I want my dh by my side. He can do any danged thing. It amazes me sometimes.
And in a fight, I’d warn you all to watch out for Claudia. She may be small, but she’s scrappy!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:26 am.
you know, I’ve always had this weird feeling about her. I think she’s the kind that could sneak in while I was clashing with other Titans and take the prize while I wasn’t looking.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:11 am.
No comment.
Crucial element in the art of war: surprise.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:17 am.
Julia, this is such a cute blog…thanks for the early morning smile!
I don’t even want to think about a clash of writing goddesses..wonder if one of you got hurt! How long would you be unable to write?
Instead, I will set all three of your books on the kitchen table and smile at them all day long. But yours will stand out a little more as it does have that lovely purple gown on the front versus the other two having blue covers.
Best wishes to all three of you! Enjoy the shared spotlight. Congrats!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:26 am.
Okay, too early for me as Suzanne’s has the lovely purple gown! Will now go slink back to my corner and whimper as Julia comes at me with her light saber!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:29 am.
good save, Kez! haha
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:11 am.
Good point, Kez. Hand injuries–the end of a career! I’ll have to head butt.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:11 am.
I am not going to choose which goddess would be able to take which goddess because I would make you all sit down, drink bubbly, eat chocolate and TALK out your differences and if you didn’t then I would sort of turn into my grandmother and get scary. Seriously, I look cute and fluffy but don’t let the fuzzy hair and overabundance of curves fool you, I can be scary when I need to be.
Happy Release Day to you three and may there be many sales.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:28 am.
Aha…a mediator amongst us. Kelly, you need to stick close by
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:12 am.
I kinda have to be a bit of a mediator because I don’t like the repercussions of that mean b!t(hy side of me. When I get really angry and go all Mt St Helens on people I get a backlash from my depression and must avoid my sharp knives.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:31 am.
Congratulations on the release (all of you!) I’d have to say my money would be on you – because if you can’t beat them, you can sure probably outrun them on the retreat with all your marathon skills.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 7:16 am.
That is definitely my back up plan, Wendy, lol!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:12 am.
my brain is doing a happy dance with all the bookie goodness out today!
I for one, have saved my pennies to get all 3!!!!
Those buyers who love you, will ALWAYS be ready to snatch up and buy your books as soon as they come out! embrace the love!
Congrats to all of you today!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 7:17 am.
Thank you Kathy!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:13 am.
Happy Release day, Julia! And thanks for the laughter first thing in the morning. That’s always fun.
My go to person for any war is IV. He’s street smart, was raised rough and lived with many brothers. I, however, was an only, princess child and would find my “clock cleaned,” as my dad used to say, by pretty much anyone.
I might also bring along Reggie to a fight. He’s part boxer and even if he isn’t a fighter, he struts like one. He also has fangs.
I’m not getting into the goddesses vs goddesses discussion or I will likely wind up with a cleaned clock.
I share the spotlight with Titans here everyday, and I love it.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:15 am.
Lori, I wasn’t going to name names, but as long as you’ve outed yourself as a complete wimp…
Street smart. That’s very good to have in a war. I know that I would need google on some PDA and I don’t think there is time to look stuff up when the missiles are flying.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:15 am.
Hands down “The Girls”. One is a financing mastermind, the other one knows her way around the court system (in the good way) and the third…well…she’s just admirably sneaky…wait let’s reword that…resourceful.
And they all can provide an alibi. We know this from our “Give me an alibi” game.
Now would we? Eh, before I start a war I think I’d probably have a nap, and a lovely dinner….then maybe listen to some music…
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:15 am.
And BTW Congratulations to you all!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:28 am.
I am going to invite the girls to my desert island. They sound like solid allies, But you, Pesky…not sure about you.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:16 am.
Oh I’m a solid allie, I’m just a lazy allie
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:42 pm.
Happy Release Day, ladies! What a great day this is! I will be going out today to buy all 3 books… happy dance!
I am really excited for The Seduction of Lady X. 2 books in this series in less then a month, makes the wait between the first 2 worth it.
My go to would be my BFF. We have this running joke between us that I am the brains and she is the muscle. We work well together and I know that she would have my back in any situation.
No fighting between goddesses! One of you might break a finger and not be able to write!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:35 am.
Thank you, Amy! I am excited for it too.
Every good war needs a brains and muscle combo. The only muscles I have are fleeing muscles.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:17 am.
Congrats ladies you rock:)
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:37 am.
Thank you Gail! I signed your pre-ordered book just the other day.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am.
I haven’t heard from “The Book Spot” yet he told me they would e-mail me.I was just going to ask them to mail it to me. Happy release day Julia:) you are a wonderful author and a great lady you deserve it.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:13 pm.
Good morning, Julia! I laughed throughout the whole blog this morning. My go to is no longer available, so I would pic my BF. Between the two of us just about anything is possible. I love all of you Goddesses, so no fighting anyone! I look forward to reading everyone’s books. Congratulations all! And you too, Julia
You rock!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:37 am.
Thank you Kelly! I am lucky, I have a couple of BF’s like that.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:18 am.
You three should have a joint signing… we’d all come & buy your books and get to meet you and get autographed books!! It’s a win – win for everyone!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:46 am.
Great idea. We could even spar for your enjoyment (I love that the Sus-ies are on the west coast. I get two hours of trash-talking before they chime in).
I do wish the goddesses could do something like that. I think it would be fabulous!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:20 am.
Goddess on goddess winner? There is no safe answer.
I’m embarrassed to say that I had a fight to the “death” this am instead of downloading 3 books that are sure to entertain.
I’d take my mentor to war. He’s a common sense Texan who can charm anybody into being an ally.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:51 am.
Walk it off, Fresh. Walk it off.
Charm. There is a survival skill I could use some improvement in, haha..
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:21 am.
I meant to write I had a fight with the snooze button but apparently I’m having brain synapse issues – blame it on spring allergies.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:22 pm.
*cracks knuckles and glares* You lookin’ at me?
Actually, between the three of you, I’d vote for Moose. I think his Power Tail could probably crack all of your kneecaps.
Dogs rule, writers drool (on the keyboard).
Well, ok, sometimes dogs drool, too.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:21 am.
He’s also great at running full boar and slamming into people.
Maybe I should choose Moose as my go-to battle partner.
Hawkins, I could so take you. A one-handed push ought to do it.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:44 am.
Bring it.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:02 am.
My dh would be my go to guy. As he says he’s a jack of all trades, master of none. But really he can do anything he sets his mind too.
As far as the goddesses, Sorry Karen but these days I think any of the others could take you. Your on a deadline and haven’t seen daylight in a while and are probably too weak from eating crackers and water. But after deadline – watch out ladies!
And Julia, if all else fails, my money is on you to outrun them all!
Happy release day to all of you!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 9:46 am.
Thanks Suzy Q! I knew that running would come in handy one day.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:07 am.
Yeah, but I’m hopped up on Red Bull and Diet Coke so there’s no telling what might happen.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:03 am.
IMO Madeline Hunter whups all ya’ll’s behinds in every way possible.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:21 am.
Madeline? hahaa! Piece. of. Cake.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:54 am.
Julia, you might be poking at a caged tiger there. I think Madeline might lure you into thinking you won, but then sneak up on you knock your legs out from under you.
Madeline, I mean it as a compliment.
As for KH, never can tell what someone strung out on caffeine and deadline adrenalin will do.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm.
Julia, leave it to you to use your blog day to praise and promote your fellow goddesses. What a nice girl you are!
I’d want Big D on my side. He can take and deliver a punch, and since he is Big, he’s got Reach.
Me? I don’t know anyone who will take me on. How’s that for a clue?
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:29 am.
I’m telling you, I have a bad feeling about you in a fight, Claudia. I am not going there.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:54 am.
But if I’m fighting on your side, you’d have a GOOD feeling.
I’m a great ally.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:57 pm.
LOL I have visions of a goddess grudge match with togas and tiaras flying.
I am not sure who I would pick in this release day battle.. I mean Julia’s a fellow Texas girl and we’re pretty tough (plus she has Moose and The Cutest Kindergartner Ever as distractions) Suzanne has an impressive Star Wars weapon collection, though not sure if they function properly in this world. Susan has a cheerleading squad that could probably do some damage.. I’m going to have to declare it a draw in my mind.. especially since I have bought all 3 of them.
Happy release day, Julia, Susan and Suzanne!!!!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:54 am.
Good, safe, and very diplomatic, Sheridan
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:55 am.
Just call me Switzerland
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:59 pm.
Chicken. Switzerland. It’s all pretty much the same.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm.
We need an “lol” button…
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 5:36 pm.
I would beat you all. I would talk you to death. Ask my family.
But if it came to a physical fight, hmm. DH and I would probably BOTH look to my son. He’s big and strong. The problem is, he’s a big sweetheart and would never fight anybody.
Maybe I would just find Claudia. That’ll work.
Of course, I’m going to out to move all THREE of your books (and Madeline’s earlier March release) to the bottom, so my February book will be back at the top. Hey, I don’t have another book out until October. I need to bask in the old glory!
Seriously, though, I am SO looking forward to reading all of these!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:55 am.
Sabrina, you know I love you, but yeah, I think you have your own special weapon
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Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:56 am.
LOL!!!!! You could totally take me today. I’m suffering from sleep deprivation because I had to get up early to do some east coast radio shows, and I woke up every 15 minutes because I was worried that I wouldn’t wake up in time… and to top that off, I foolishly scheduled a dentist appointment today! So I am tired and will soon have a numb mouth. My only hope is that I’ll be so tired that I’ll fall asleep in the dentist’s chair.
Congratulations on the release of THE SEDUCTION OF LADY X! And to Suzanne on TAMING AN IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE. Very excited about our triple release!!!! The air is heady and sweet on Mount Olympus today!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:11 am.
Excellent! I always win if I get to kick when someone is down. Congratulations on your release, too, Susan
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:57 am.
Thankfully the goddesses are such evolved deity, none of them would ever resort to clashing.
I say there is enough room at the top for everyone and I can’t wait to get my hands on all three releases! Congratulations to all you lovely ladies who have acheived so much with your writing careers and provide so much enjoyment for your devoted fans.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:16 am.
Ah, thank you, Lisa. You can be my press secretary on my deserted island.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:57 am.
Ha!! I think with you ladies cross promoting each other, there’s no way ANY of you could have a bad day today. Congrats Julia, Suzanne and Susan! I can’t wait to read all three.
Now, as far as who could take whom…I’m not sure I want to jump in that particular quagmire, but I have a feeling Claudia could give anyone a run for their money!
My go-to would be my brother in law. Sweet as pie, but with 6 tours under his belt, that man has serious skills..
Happy Release Day Julia!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:35 am.
Round of applause for brothers-in-law! And SIX TOURS Haley? God bless that man.
What is it about Claudia that has everyone running scared?
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:58 am.
He’s a pretty cool guy, and yes God bless him! Claudia always throws around some serious spice. I think that gives her some extra grit.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:24 pm.
Hilarious, Julia! … And totally a waste of all of your energy, IMHO. Since your last name is London your books are always shelved in the perfect “eye level” shelf in all the stores I’ve been to lately. So re-route all that energy into more books!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:38 am.
Oh, that is so excellent to hear. There for awhile the L’s were getting waaaaaay down at the bottom.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:59 am.
Sorry, forgot to say – Happy release day, Goddesses!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:38 am.
Congratulations on all the goddess releases. I was so excited about our mega-release day that I did a FB post on it days early saying it was last friday. Um, stupid me. (My fans were very kind about it and only one pointed out I was an idiot.)
Let’s see. If I had to stage a war I would want youngest son with me. He is into all that new fighting stuff atheletics and very strong. I’d point to the enemy and say “Go get ‘em. I’ll watch and supervise.”
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 12:58 pm.
Thank you for the blog, Madeline! And thanks to your reader who pointed out that you were an idiot, too
.
My sister is doing cross fit these days. I am a fairly athletic person, but that stuff just make me want to barf. maybe I should bring her along. She is married to the boy scout after all.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:10 pm.
Hey, London, I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m a true lady and would never want to get into fisticuffs with anyone. I have nothing but the best wishes for you and Susan. In fact, I’m sending you a little package in the mail. Don’t mind the ticking — it’s an antique clock. Just to say good luck on your release day.
Bwaa haa haa.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm.
Suzanne, I have a confession to make. Moose got to the door before I did and he buried the antique clock in the backyard. I wasn’t home at the time. I was at Target doing a little spring cleaning. I mean, getting some spring cleaning supplies
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:30 pm.
Okay. Now it’s on.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:43 pm.
Too late! You snooze you lose! Or if you live on the west coast!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:46 pm.
First, congratulations to all three goddesses on your new release.
Second, I’d be worried about Suzanne if I were you. She’ll distract you with Jack Sparrow and Han Solo and then before you know it, BAM, right in the keister!
Also, don’t rule out Rachel. She’ll call in a big horde of hockey players who would run in and kick all of your butts.
As for me, does lots of video game experience count towards potential success in Goddess battles? If it does, then I might do alright. Otherwise, I’m screwed.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:57 pm.
Monica, come over to my little deserted island. There is always need for game experience. Always.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 1:58 pm.
I also have a lot of experience planning April Fools Day pranks, which would probably be helpful in planning unpleasant surprises for other unsuspecting goddesses.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 2:06 pm.
Very helpful! I like the way you think
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:12 pm.
My bff would definitely be my go to person if I had to stage a war. She is such a little psycho lol I’ve seen her spray people on a bus with her Burberry perfume because she didn’t like their smell or they were standing too close. It’s so funny because she’s such a tiny little thing. I’m not sure but Rachel looks to be the smallest so I’m thinking she could take most of you
I’m weird in that I don’t like the spotlight.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm.
That’s not weird at all, Archer. I think most writers don’t like it. But its’ a necessary evil if you want to keep your larder stocked with double chocolate chip brownies.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:13 pm.
Congratulations on your release day. Since you’re all romance writers, Aphrodite would have to participate in any war. Her toughest competitor would probably be Athena.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm.
Oooh, good one, Kim!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm.
Cheer up, Julia! It’s your release day! It’s for the final book of the series and the peeks I’ve had of it are great! I am one who buys in spurts so when I do, I usually buy 2 or 3 at the same time. What are the odds that 3 of my favorite authors release on the same day? That makes a trip to buy all 3 a must!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:06 pm.
Great, Louise! And if you see Susan and Suzanne’s books overshadowing mine, feel free to move them to the math help books section!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:15 pm.
Hey!
;->
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 2:16 am.
Happy Release Day Goddesses!!
My go to would be my bil because he’s a former Marine and Boy Scout. Tons of survival skills. My dh is an Eagle Scout, but I’m much better at starting a fire than he is.
I think Claudia could take most of you. She’s like my daughter – small and fiesty. You don’t want to mess with either one, lol.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:26 pm.
Claudia has this huge, UNPROVEN reputation around here.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:59 pm.
Congratulations all of you. If I were still running a bookstore I would give each of you your very own section, front and center with searchlights!
If I were already in a war I would want my sister at my back, if I had to stage one I want my sons in the mix.They are genius at logistics and geeks extraordinaire!
I would not bet against any goddess I have more loyalty than that, beside which most of you know more ways to dispose of people without a trace than I do. Do I LOOK like I was born last night?
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:47 pm.
Very wise, Evlqn. Very, very wise.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 3:59 pm.
Kill me first and save yourselves! Seriously, my light saber would be out of batteries; I wouldn’t be able to find my combat boots much less find a clean sock or two; and I’m no good if I haven’t had my coffee yet (though I’m getting around to this in the late afternoon). So yeah, I’d have to have someone like your brother-in-law to keep me on track.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 5:06 pm.
Amanda, I think we are going to have to leave you behind. Please don’t take it personally, but there is no coffee on the desert island, so I think you might be a fog-headed liability
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:24 pm.
Happy Release Day, Julia. Congrats also to Suzanne and Susan. Can I choose Bear Grylls from Man vs. Wild. He was in the British military and has extensive survival skills.
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 5:14 pm.
Oh, great choice! Can I choose him too?
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:24 pm.
Happy Release Day, Julia, Suzanne & Susan.
Julia, Audible is showing The Seduction of Lady X as Book 4. Did I miss book 3?
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:07 pm.
No, it is book three. They might be counting the Christmas novella as a book. But if you have read/listened to The Year of Living Scandalously and The Revenge of Lord Eberlin, you are up to date
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:26 pm.
I’d take my friend Marsha into battle with me
Happy release day to all of you!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 6:15 pm.
Thank you Denise!
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 11:26 pm.
My go to person would have to be my daughter – she’s pretty feisty & loyal. Go the Goddesses!!
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 3:58 am.
I have 2 ‘to-go-to’ people in my life. The first is my best friend since 8th grade, and believe me when I say I’ve gone to her PLENTY!
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 5:42 am.
Luckily for me I have two ‘to-go-to’ people in my life. The first is my best friend since 8th grade (MANY MOONS AGO), and believe me when I say she has been used as my go-to many times over! The second I;m luckily enough to say is my daughter.Like most mother-dauther relationships we have had, and will continue to have our ups and downs. This past year has been more than tough on the two of us and our relationship. It had pretty much crushed me inside it was going that poorly. BUT, lately we’ve been re-evaluating our relationship and our places in each other’s lives and it is so GOOD! It’s not what it used to be, but it is becoming so much better. Everyday we share SOMETHING be it good or bad, we share with each other; I can give her my point of view, pretty much cause I’ve lived longer and most likely already been there, done that. But she’s also sharing with me in a completely new way also, one I appreciate and love.I thank God daily for both of these women, because they are always there for me and I’m always there for them reguardless of the time of day or night, the situation, or the severity. They are my lifeline and I am pretty sure they think of me in the same way. At least I hope they know they can.
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 5:52 am.
I didn’t get online at all yesterday–my FIL fell and hurt his knee a couple of weeks ago and will be needing surgery once the infection clears up…I was on ‘sitter’ duty so my MIL could get some things done. I got online this morning and realized that yesterday was release day, and I’m excited for all of the new releases! I’m picking up my copy from Julie’s Book Spot of yours, Julia. And, I will be picking up the others, too.
I already put up a post on FB today about yours. 
Actually, my go to person if I had to stage a war would be the hub. First, he’s entirely TOO good at chess. He’s very strategic, plus he tenacious as hell. He’s like a dog with a bone.
And, he’s strong too, so that would help in planning a war. 
As far as you Goddesses, I’m not touching that one. You are all kick ass, as far as I’m concerned.
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 10:01 am.