Oh, the Horror!

I tried on bathing suits over the weekend.

Thank you, thank you for the groans and cringes:)

I HIGHLY recommend NOT trying on these ghastly scraps of torture only 9 weeks after giving birth. Unfortunately, I signed my toddler up for swim lessons and I have to get into the pool with her. Great, huh?

I tried all sizes, all colors, all styles...NOTHING WORKS! And those "slimming" suits? Yeah, unless they go from neck to ankle, forget it. Hey, I think I'll just get a wet suit:)

After two days and hours of pouring myself into lycra and spandex that should come with a warning tag, I ended up bringing two suits home. Of these two I'm trying to figure out which one will be less frightening to the young children in the class. I'm so afraid I'll give them nightmares...or worse, they'll just go blind.

Have any of you tried the dreaded ritual of trying on suits? How can I face the public when I can't even leave a dressing room? I'd love to hear your experiences/horror stories. Please tell me I'm not alone:)

Hugs,
Jules

I'm So Happy!

As you know my first romantic suspense was released last week from Samhain Publishing. Naked Vengeance was my absolute favorite book to write. There's secrets, dark pasts, revenge, and so many twists, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Here are just a few of the reviews:

Within the pages of NAKED VENGEANCE is a great suspense thriller that will shock you at the end. I was bewildered by the “whodunit” character. I never saw it coming. Sophia Rae does a great job drawing her readers in right from the beginning with her appealing characters and a thick plot that will have you turning the pages quickly.
~Billie Jo - Romance Junkies 4.5 stars

This is my first book by this author, and I am excited to say I’ve found another great storyteller.
~Lisa Freeman - The Romance Studio 4 Hearts

Need more inspiration to read Naked Vengeance? Check out my book trailer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbD_KgrmDc

Check it out and let me know what you think!

New Release This Week!

My romantic suspense, Naked Vengeance, will be available on Tuesday, April 8th from Samhain Publishing! This is another title under my pen name, Sophia Rae.

Here's part of my review ~

Naked VengeanceSophia RaeSamhain PublishingApril 2008http://www.myspace.com/authorsophiarae SuspenseRating: 4.5EBOOK

Within the pages of NAKED VENGEANCE is a great suspense thriller that will shock you at the end. I was bewildered by the “whodunit” character. I never saw it coming. Sophia Rae does a great job drawing her readers in right from the beginning with her appealing characters and a thick plot that will have you turning the pages quickly.

I highly recommend NAKED VENGEANCE for all romantic suspense readers. You will not be disappointed in this book. I anxiously await Sophia Rae’s next saga.

Pretty cool, huh?

I'll have an interview up at The Long and Short Reviews tomorrow. http://www.longandshortreviews.com/interviews.htm

I will also host a Q&A at their Yahoo loop on Wednesday. You just have to join the loop to chat:)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LongAndShortRomanceReviews

And, lastly, I'll be chatting live at Romance Junkies on Wednesday from 9-10 pm EST. www.romancejunkies.com

Do you want to win a free download of Naked Vengeance? I'm giving one away this week at The Long and Short Reviews. One will be given away at my chat with Romance Junkies and two will be given away at Author Island this month! www.authorisland.com

I hope you all can make it to at least one of my appearances:)

Have a great week!
Jules Bennett/Sophia Rae

Toddlers and Newborns

I now have a total appreciation for my mother - any mother, really. I had to put my daughter in time-out the other day.

Now, before I go any further, yes, I put her in time-out occassionally. I always laughed at parents who used this method, but, hey, you do what works and this seems to work well for my two year old.

When her father came home from work and asked what she did to get put into time-out, she rolled her eyes and informed him, "It was ridiculous." Believe it or not, she pronounced the word correctly.

This is the stage in her life where she does the embarrassing things in public and you hate to laugh, but can't help it. If she hears any noise at all that resembles passing gas, she'll call you (or a perfect stranger) on it. Yes, it's quite fun at restaurants when you slide across the vinyl seats and she says, "Mommy, you toot toot." Of course, people turn and stare and you're forced to eat just feet away.

My kids are providing so much enjoyment. I can't wait to see what else is in store for me:)

So, if you have kids (or if you just know some rotten ones) let me hear some stories!