It’s that time of year again! One that makes my heart race and one that makes me anxious. . .  No, not the holidays! It’s new book time!

My first book, A Love Through Time, was a November 1998 release and I remember watching the calendar move forward, waiting and watching for it in bookstores, on online booksellers and any other place it could show up. I remember the UPS delivery guy bringing my box of author copies and screaming as I opened it! Then I remember being in the local Waldenbooks store and seeing it on the shelf for the first time–I scared at least one customer by screaming as I found it earlier than I expected to see it. Lucky for me, she asked me to me sign it and she bought it, too.

Ahhhhh…memories of my first book!

Now, here it is November again, 11 years later, and I’m awaiting another book’s release. I have to confess that the anticipation and excitement is just as strong as it was in November 1998 — but different, too. Now, I am a ‘seasoned’ author (LOL!) with 20 more books since that first one, and I know there’s much more to worry about than that first time.

Has the sales department done their job? Has the book been ordered by the chains and major accounts? Will the sell-through be sufficient for my first single-title release? And most importantly – WILL READERS LIKE IT? All the facets of being published that I really didn’t think about in my newbie naivete are now so important.

BUT — it doesn’t diminish the excitement of seeing a new book with my name come out.

And now? Well, it’s only 15 short days until my new books officially hits the shelves and I can feel the anticipation growing. So far, early reviews are looking good:

RT says: Brisbin begins a new trilogy with a bang-it’s a dark, powerful story of vengeance and love, tinged with paranormal elements, that captivates and titillates. Her strong characterization adds depth and makes the pages fly and readers eager for more. They also named Connor as a December K.I.S.S.!!   Woohoo!!

Booklist (the American Librarians’ Association’s publication) says: “Brisbin begins a captivating new trilogy set in Medieval Scotland and adds a dash of the paranormal to her already boldly sensual and richly emotional brand of romance.”

AND!!! Affaire de Coeur magazine is giving A STORM OF PASSION a FIVE STAR REVIEW!!! They say: “Medieval Scotland, land of mystical beings and magical happenings, is the setting for the first in Ms. Brisbin’s latest trilogy. Her characters are well developed and project a deep level of emotions that will tear at the readers’ heartstrings. A wonderful read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night.” Woohooo!!

So, I am VERY excited about A STORM OF PASSION and will be celebrating by blogging, posting a new contest on my website, doing some signings and chats. I hope you’ll come along and enjoy the ride with me…. It’s almost as good as Christmas!

Terri

Please stop by Terri’s website and enter the new contest next week and visit her chats and blogs and signings if you can!  www.terribrisbin.com