What Julie Leto had to say on Friday, January 18th, 2008
I’m home…still jet-lagged, but home. And yes, it’s warm here. But don’t start talking about everyone coming to visit until you’ve been here in August. 
I got an email today from Loretta’s Pralines reminding me that Mardi Gras is right around the corner. As IF I’d forget. But still…it’s nice to be reminded. And so, I’m offering a sampler of pralines from Loretta’s and a copy of my books, NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS, if you don’t already have a copy.
US residents only.
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold nearly thirty books to three publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, spoiled dachshund, enormous guinea pig and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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I’ll pass on the prizes this time around, but want to wish everyone a great weekend! Stay warm, read lots, and just relax. Me, I’m planning on cuddling up for a Richard Armitage marathon, starting with “Robin Hood” and ending with the lovely “North & South”. Just can’t get enough of the man
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Even if I can’t take part, I want to wish everybody a great AND warm weekend. I think I’ll reread some books I haven’t read in a while. And maybe my sister will come over and we’ll have some fun. Hope your having fun, too.
Glad you’re home safely, Julie
Enjoy the weekend and take care all.
See you :wave:
Vero
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Happy Friday everyone. Count me in for this – would really love this book and chocolate too! Sweet…………
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Wow! That sounds wonderful. Put me in for a chance at the offerings this week. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Supposed to be really cold here. Lows in the single digits. I’m staying in!
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Count me in!!!
And I’ve been there in August- I used to spend my summers with my cousins. I only want to visit in the dead of winter.
It’s going to be cold this weekend and I don’t plan on leaving the warmth of this house unless I have too. :pray:
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Always nice to be back home! Great prize Julie – count me in!!
Happy Friday everyone!
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Awesome prize! Count me in! Have a great weekend everyone!
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Dont rub it in how warm it is when we are going to have a 0 degree weekend here in ohio . I am soooooo jealous! Have a good weekend everyone. :cold:
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Glad you got home safely. Prize sounds great and the book even better.
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warm? what that. :cold: were under warnings to stay inside this weekend.. its not supposed to get above zero anytime soon and the wind chills reaching -30 today and tomorrow..
id settle for anyplace above the zero mark today…lol..
what a lovely prize and that basket is adorable…
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Count me in….nothing I love more than books and candy!
Cold here too right now :cold:
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What a YUMMY sounding prize. I love pralines. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay warm.
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Good to hear you got home safe.
Include me in the prizes please.
Like most, it is very cold here too, keep warm all who need too. :cold:
Read a good book tomorow and snuggle.
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:cold:Count me in (never had the prailines…sounds yummers). Yesterday, we had snow off and on (not really sticking), but it it crazy cold!
Off the topic, do any of you have valentined themed books? I enjoyed reading my Christmas themed books in December, so now, I am on to valentine’s day! :heart1: :heart1:
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Happy Friday! Hope the jet lag passes soon.
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Great prize as always! I love pralines and a book is always great! I thought it was cold here until I read all the other post…guess it’s pretty warm in TN right now(35 right now). Of course, this weekend the high will stay in the teens. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!!
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Good morning :monkey :monkey :monkey :monkey and jungle friends,
Jules, count me in for this prize. I don’t have New Orleans Nights yet, so that would be a great addition to my library. Isn’t that the book that has the Devine sisters from Sexscapades? I finally picked up Dirty Little Secrets. I hope you get a chance to catch up on sleep. Have a wonderful day everyone…
Janelle, I am almost halfway through the Wilde series…I have been reading multiple books again…
Carly, the “hot” books are next on my list…
Leslie, I was finally able to purchase the two books I was missing from the Santori “saga”… Don’t open ’til Xmas and Behind the Red Doors…I will probably end up rereading the entire “series again when they finally come in the mail…
I have to sign off so I could go to the Dr. Talk to you all later….
TGIF…have a wonderful day!!!!
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Morning Julie,
Count me in on the yummy prize :dog1:
It’s Firday, It’s Friday. Can’t wait to watch Psych tonight .
Everybody stay warm this weekend looks like the country is in for a real cold one.
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Great prize. Have a great weekend everyone.
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Good morning all, and yes it’s going to be very cold here this weekend too. That prize would be great for this weekend, pralines and a good book, and I think I’ll have to have the fireplace lit this weekend. Nothing better than relaxing in front of the fireplace with a good book, or of course, a very hot guy.
Everyone stay warm this weekend.
Have a good day all and stay safe this weekend!!!
By the way, Julie it’s good to hear you got back home safely.
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Hope Everyone has a great weekend
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Sounds great count me in! I’m off to work yet again… :wallbash: But I guess if I get money that’s all that matters….
Everyone have a
weekend
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:cold: Count me in. I am so glad that it is Friday!!!!
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Happy Friday everyone!
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I don’t think I remember what warm feels like outside anymore…LOL :cold:
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Good Morning Plotmonkeys and jungle Jezebels,
I’ll pass on the prize this time except for the book. It’s very cold and cloudy here but it hasn’t started snowing yet. Stay warm or cool whichever the case may be.
Cher
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Pralines and a book
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Beautiful and yummy prize. have a great weekend.
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Pralines! How Delicisous.
Hope you all have a fun-filled three day weekend. :flower4you:
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:cold: Its cold here too plus im sick. I think i picked something up from taking the kids to day care. Grr… Have a great weekend everyone. Sure love some pralines and the book.
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I’ve never eaten a praline but if they are chocolate, count me in.
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Sounds sweet to me!
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:angel7:I WOULD LOVE TO WIN A SAMPLE OF PRALINES(never had them before), AND A COPY OF YOUR BOOK PRETTY PLEASE!!
THANKS,
MICHELLE
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The prize looks wonderful. Have a great day.
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:pray:I will pray that I win . lol I’m needing more books to read.
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Have a great weekend everyone. Great prize .
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:cold: It’s freezing here in Ohio! I’m definitely looking forward to warmer days. A good book and some chocolate might help to warm me up…LOL!
Blessings,
Rhonda
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OMG thats awesome im so in~ :wave:
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TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really looking forward to the weekend, my brother and family are coming in for a visit so my mom is having a big dinner with all the relatives Saturday and then of course Sunday is football!! GO GIANTS!!!!!!!
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Hi Julie,
so would you count me in too….please.
I have to tell you, I’m not exactly sure what a praline is scratch3:, I’ve never had any but, I’m willing to learn and I would like the chance to get my greedy little hands on your book.
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Welcome home. I just luv pralines so :pray:
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“New Orleans Nights” sounds sultry. Chocolate is always essential.
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I have never had a praline…they sound good!
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Terrific prize! Count me in! Have a great weekend everyone! :cold:
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It is worth coming out of lurk-dom for that gift basket! :-)
I would love to see you do a scientific survey on the correlation between the amount of chocolate consumed and the amount of work done. Depending on the strength of the correlation, you might need to increase your consumption.
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Ooh! I love pralines! Awesome prize package. Can’t beleve how early Mardi Gras is this year. Was shocked when I saw the date on the calendar. Will have to get my souveneir beads out. The kids love to wear them. Have a great weekend all!
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Another wonderful prize! How fun it would be to win. Thanks very much!
Cindi :tinitime:
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Great Prize :present1:, thanks Julie. Glad to hear you are home safely.
We are having beautiful sunny days in the 60’s but very cool nights for here low 30’s & even down into the high 20’s over the weekend! Brrr!! The afternoon’s have been lovely, yesterday I went for a walk with no coat or jacket. We have possible rain for Monday.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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I would love to win this :flower4you:
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Great prizes, Julie! It’s tough living in South Florida – shorts and bare feet. It’s in the 80s here today and nice and sunny. I wouldn’t want to live where it’s zero!
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I hope I win!
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
great prize!
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EVERYONE HAVE A NICE FRIDAY!!! MY ASTHMA IS ACTING UP AND THE LIBRARY JUST CALLED THAT I HAVE 5 BOOKS WAITING FOR ME WOOHOO THAT MADE MY DAY!!!!
ANY CHOCOLATE MAKES MY DAY!!!
DONNA
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:cold:This seems to be the sentiment of the day! Cool prizes! Was in New Orleans years ago and had a great time. Have a great weekend and keep warm!
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Would love the pralines and the book! 5 inces of snow yesterday and 20 below wind chills this weekend, going to snuggle up with love ones, read some good books and watch a few good movies this weekend. :hug2:
Have A Great Weekend!!
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Wow, another wonderful prize this week! Have a great weekend everyone!
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Glad you made it home safely. Wow.. Mardi Gras is around the corner? Where does the time go?
Have a great weekend.
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Welcome Home. You picked a great prize, sweets and a good book.
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Hi Julie -
Wow, already thinking about Mardi Gras! I’ll also agree with it being super cold today. Worse, I was colder sitting in a classroom than outside. Please count me in on this contest – I’ve never read “New Orleans Nights,” or had pralines. I’ve only been to New Orleans once – in late July- early August. Believe it or not, I was in KY the next year around the same time and that was worse!
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Have never tasted a praline!
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Pralines are wonderful – especially crumbled up over vanilla ice cream. Have a nice weekend everyone.
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WONDERFUL PRIZE–PRALINES AND A BOOK. HOPE I WIN.
SOME OF THE GALS HAVE THOUGHT THAT PRALINES WERE
CHOCOLATE–BUT THEIRS NO CHOCOLATE IN THEM.
ALICE IN TEXAS (WHERE THANKFULLY IT ISN’T AS COLD
AS IN SOME OF THE PLACES YOU ALL ARE–26 TO 36
YESTERDAY.
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I’ve never had pralines before, so I am definitely in. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Count me in! MMMMMMM!!! Pralines
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Great prize! Have a great weekend! :flower4you:
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Pralines and a story about New Orleans!! Yummy!
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What a great treat! Need it for a cold winter. Have a great weekend.
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Glad you had a good trip. Food and Books what a great combination!! I hope I win. Hope everyone is enjoying this New Year so far and keeping warm!
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Happy Friday
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We had snow yesterday…now I just need a book and a snack. *cough* *hint-hint*
Rest up. Jet lag. blech. :cold:
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Please throw my name in. The pralines sound great! It sure is cold here even though I’m in Texas. I guess I can’t complain. My mom said they had some snow in New Jersey. I hope everyone stays snug and warm and has a wonderful weekend.
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:cold:
Count me in too
Have a great weekend everyone and stay warm
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I hope everyone has a great weekend. I hope I win the prize.
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Hope you all are staying warm & dry. The pralines sound wonderful & a good book to curl up with is the ideal week-end pleasure.
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Happy Friday everyone! There are some nasty colds going around (I should know, hubby and I both caught one) so everyone bundle up and be safe!
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Glad your home! Don’t count me in this weeks contest since I have the book (in fact, I think I bought two of them :) )
It’s a great book and whoever the lucky winner is you’re not going to want to put it down.
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Hi Julie!
I would love to be entered in the contest! I don’t have this book yet and it sounds fantastic from all the comments I have read above about it!
My husband and I love sweets and the pralines your offering look delicious!
YES! DEFINITIELY ENTER ME IN THIS FABULOUS CONTEST!
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sounds great have a great weekedn ladies
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Another great prize, hope everyone has a good weekend!
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I’ve never had Pralines before. So it would be cool to win so I could try them. Have a great weekend everyone. :wub:
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Here is to hoping you all stay warm! Here in NC, we are supposed to be getting snow. If you live here, you know that means there will not be any eggs, milk, or bread in ANY of the stores! Even if only 1-3 inches is being called for! I intend to stay inside, watch it fall, watch my children with their wide eyes, and take them out to play in it! (Snow is rare here in my part of the state.) So, snuggle up to loved ones! Count me in for the prizes! :hug2:
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:cold: Count me in, please. I miss the pralines of my home state!
I wish it were warmer here in Oregon. It is a crazy weather year here!
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I would love to win this prize.