Today I have the honor of bringing to you author Stephanie Julian. Stephanie is author of a number of erotic/paranormal romance stories (several of which have been reviewed on That’s What I’m Talking About). A former reporter for a daily newspaper, Stephanie enjoys making up stories much more than writing about real life. She’s happily married to a Springsteen fanatic and is the mother of two sons, who love her even when they don’t have any clean clothes and dinner is a bowl of cereal. Please help me welcome Stephanie to That’s What I’m Talking About.
Twimom: Stephanie, welcome and thank you for stopping by.
Stephanie: It’s wonderful to be here.

Stephanie: Since my dad’s family is from Italy (my grandpop was from Sicily, my grandmom from Rome), I wanted to find a magical tradition that fit with my heritage. I didn’t want to do Wiccan, which is heavily based on Celtic traditions, because almost every magic book I’d read was based on this style. I knew a lot about the ancient Romans because I took four years of Latin in high school (I was pretty much a geek back then. Okay, I might still be a little bit of a geek.). But most people already have a preconceived notion about the Romans. I wanted a tradition I could play around with. And I found the Etruscans, from whom the Romans ripped off a lot of their ideas about government and religion. The Etruscans aren’t all that well known and there’s not so much information out there so I could make up stuff or mold the known details to my own purposes.
Twimom: What are your plans for the future of this HOT series?
Stephanie: There are another two books in the series contracted, How To Worship a Goddess and Goddess in the Middle. I love writing connected series and having favorite characters pop up through the stories. In How To Worship a Goddess, you’ll meet Lucy, Etruscan Goddess of the Moon, who falls hard for a hot, hunky hockey player named Brandon. Why hockey? Because I love it! In my home town, we have an ECHL team and my husband and I have season tickets. In Goddess in the Middle, Amity, Goddess of Health, finds two heroes who come to her rescue when Charun, God of the Underworld, comes after her powers. Remy and Rom are lucani, Etruscan werewolves, who’ve led brutally tough lives and find their special skills needed to save the woman they both want.
Twimom: Yes, sounds HOT! Although you author what I would classify as “paranormal romance,” I would also say you write erotic romance – do you agree? Your sex scenes are very, um… *fans self* titillating. Do you find it difficult writing such sensual scenes? How much time do you spend writing sex scenes, and how do they work into your writing process?

Twimom: Well I for one appreciate the time and effort you put into your sex scenes! Can you tell my readers a little about some of your other books/series?
Stephanie: My first erotic romance series is the Magical Seduction series, starting with Seduced by Magic. There are currently seven books in that series and they feature the fairies races of the Etruscans. Then there’s Lucani Lovers, dealing with the wolf shifters of the Etruscan world. I also have a completely separate series, The Fringe, that dips into comedy. Size Matters is the only book out now but more are coming.
Twimom: Do you write genres outside of the paranormal romance? or would you like to?
Stephanie: Yes, as a matter of fact… Carina Press will publish Sex, Lies and Surveillance in January, a straight, hot contemporary featuring a family full of spies and the undercover agent who’s trying to dig into their secrets.
Twimom: Oh! I look forward to seeing this new book! I always like to ask authors about their reading habits… What types of books do you enjoy reading? What was your favorite read during 2010 or so far in 2011?

Twimom: I LOVE The Iron Duke – my favorite book of 2010! What upcoming 2011 release/s are you most excited to read?
Stephanie: I’m dying to read Brook’s Heart of Steel. And I’m really looking forward to Thea Harrison’s next book, Storm’s Heart.
Twimom: Stephanie, once again thank you so much for taking the time to tell my readers a little bit about yourself and your writing. It was wonderful chatting with you.
Stephanie: My pleasure. Thanks so much for having me.
You can find Stephanie Julian on line at
Her Website
GIVEAWAY: I have two (2) copies (two winners) of What A Goddess Wants to giveaway here at That’s What I’m Talking About. Thank you to Sourcebooks (www.sourcebooks.com) for sponsoring the giveaway of Stephanie’s newest release. To enter, please leave a comment and your email at the end of today’s interview. One entry per person. Winners are restricted to US and Canada mailing addresses, only. Contest open from July 27, 2011 until Monday August 1, 2011 at 9:00 PM EDT. Two (2) winners will be selected from the comment entries using random.org. You do not need to be a GFC Follower, but it’s always appreciated.
Thanks for the interview and giveaway! This book looks sooooo good and is in my TBR pile.
Zona716(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the interview.
I’ve been wanting to read this book, and this interview makes me want to even more!!
Danni
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Thanks so much Ellie, I hope you enjoy.
Danni, I’m so glad you found the interview interesting. So nice to meet you.
Very good interview…I have been seeing your books today all over the places..>Blogs are a talking… Here we go another author I JUST have to read 🙂 I am glad to have discovered you 🙂
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aka Kathy 🙂
Great interview. What a Goddess Wants sounds good. I like the cover. Thanks
for the giveaway.
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com
Great interview and those are some great reread books listed! I’m pretty sure I can read Kiss of Snow again and again.
lilazncutie1215[at]yahoo[dot]com
Kathy, I’m thrilled you’ve discovered me! Thanks for reading and stopping by to say hi.
Crystal, that cover is gorgeous, isn’t it? Sourcebooks has some amazing cover artists. Thanks for stopping.
jeanette, I’ve been rereading Kiss of Snow since the day I bought it. Just love that book and the entire series. Thanks for stopping to say hi.
WOW, this sounds like an awesome read!!! I enjoy erotic romances!!! Definitely adding this one to my TBR list!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!! 🙂
jfort357(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Great interview and giveaway.I am really looking forward to reading What A Goddess Wants.
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Wonderful interview!
I’ve heard good things about this book in bloggerverse! Sounds like a great read!
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Lisa
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Thanks for the interview and giveaway! It’s great to explore new territory. 🙂
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Thanks so much for this giveaway and interview. Stephani’s book sounds amazing cant wait to read it.
Great interview and thanks for the giveaway! Sounds wonderful.
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I am dying to get my hands on this book! I’ve heard so much buzz about it, and I have it on my TBR list! Thanks for the interview and a chance to enter!
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I have seen this book everywhere and I’d love to read it.
I am already a Google follower on your great blog.
Thanks!
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