March 30, 2010
Surprise!
I have a new book coming out. It’s called The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Well, it’s more of a novella than an actual book—my version of a short story.
Actually, this has been a surprise to me, too. The reason why it’s a surprise was that I never intended to publish this story as a stand-alone book. I began this story a long time ago—before Twilight was even released. Back then I was just editing Eclipse, and in the thick of my vampire world. I was thinking a lot about the newborns, imagining their side of the story, and one thing led to another. I started writing from Bree’s perspective about those final days, and what it was like to be a newborn.
This story was something that I worked on off and on for a while, just for fun, in between the times I was writing or editing other Twilight novels. Later, when the concept for The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide came up, I thought that might be a good place for Bree. Her story is a nice complement to Eclipse; it explains a lot of the things that Bella never knew. So I dusted it off and finished it up for placement in the Guide.
At the same time, it came in handy for the Eclipse film. Melissa (Rosenberg, the screenwriter) had a ton of questions about what exactly was going on in Seattle, how Victoria managed things, what Riley was like, etc. I let her read what I had then, and later gave the whole thing to the director, David Slade. David asked if Xavier, Bryce, and Jodelle (Riley, Victoria, and Bree) could read it as well, so all the parties involved would end up having a really strong foundation for their characters before the cameras started rolling. I was pleased that this side of the story would make it into the film and was looking forward to including it in the Guide.
Then I got the news: my “short story” was nearly 200 pages long when typeset. It was too long to fit into the Guide—without ending up with a tome as heavy as the Oxford English Dictionary. My publisher approached me with the idea of releasing the Bree story on its own. One of the major benefits of this plan was that it would be out before the movie, so people would get to know Bree before they saw her in the film. That made sense to me, and we decided to go ahead with it.
There was one thing I asked for: since this story had always been an extra for me, and was meant to be released with the Guide, I wanted to be able to offer it to my fans for free. You all have bought a ton of my books, and I wanted to give you this story as a gift. My publisher was awesome and embraced this idea. We still wanted to also produce a physical book with a cool cover (see below) that you can add to your set if you like, but starting at noon on June 7th until July 5th, it will also be available online at www.breetanner.com.
One other aspect of this release is the plan to give a more important gift to people who really need it. One dollar of each book purchased in the US from the first printing will be donated to the American Red Cross for their relief efforts in Haiti and Chile and other parts of the world where people are in great need. We’re going to have an option online as well, so you can choose to make a donation if you want when you read the story online. I hope you will. I think that we can really help a lot of people with this.
I really hope you all enjoy this story. I had a blast writing it. I’m glad that after all this time cooling her heels in my files, Bree finally gets her chance to shine.
Thanks for all the support,
Steph
*(the previous blog was taken from stepheniemeyer.com)*
*(click on the book cover for the official press release)*
If you look on Amazon or at the News on MTV, they are saying this will be released first on June 5 and then online for free during the above mentioned dates.
Thank you.
We did see that. It’s just going to be a “teaser” the way we understand it. That it is not going to be the whole book on the BreeTanner.com. Would love to know the date for a hard copy of the book 
I am so excited to read this book. To have a different point of view, to see what went on in Seattle with Victoria, how cool
The official publicity release says the hard cover will be out June 5. Read here:
http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/pdf/tsslobt_pr.pdf
Whooo Hoooo!! There is hope for more stories…
This is so cool. I’m reading Midnight Sun on my laptop right now and it’s rather inconvenient. I wish I could print a copy to put with the rest of my collection.
I am also very excited about the new book. I will be buying it when it comes out. I hope to see Midnight Sun in the near future. I am very sad to know that someone ruined it for all the fans and for Stephine.
june 5th internet two days later, woot woot. bye it or read it for free on the internet first
Total bonus offer going on!!!! I’ll buy the book and add it to my Stephanie Meyer collection. I enjoyed the title “Midnight Sun” it seemed to belong to the TWILIGHT SAGA, I am soo excited to read the final masterpiece to Stepanie’s wonderful novels
i need it! i want it so bad. that and the Official Guide. and Breaking Dawn, but i’ve read that
awsome i cant wait to readthis book! i was thinking of writing a book of my own im starting on thetwilightsaga.com im chelsea brown and myphoto isa pic of all the cullens
Can’t wait to read this book! its going to be cool to see another angle of the story
oooh, i can’t wait! i NEED to get this book! i really wish Stephanie would finish Midnight Sun. darn you whoever leaked it!
i cant either for this book to be out, i cant get enought of the Twilight Saga: I WISH you can keep writing,, I would like to know what happens with Jake and Nessie love life and of coures Edward and Bella NEVER ending love !!
PLEASE KEEP WRITING :: Twilight is like a DRUG to me :: I want MORE
Im from england and i am so addicted to reading and watching the films! as im writing this i am watching twilight in forks and im so amazed at how everyone is that lives there it is so amazing! i love it! i cannot wait to read midnight sun im very looking forward to seeing ecilpse in cinemas over here! Thank you stephanie meyer for producing the twilight saga! x Sanya x
i am sooooo glad that this is out. Twilight is a drug for me and ALOT of people ive turned many on to it myself. I would really like to know what is going to happen with jake and nessie and what happens between the cullens and the volturi you could make several different series from these books. I can honestly say twilight has made me into a reader and i just cant get enough. keep em’ comin’!!!!!!!!
when is midnight sun coming out?cant wait to get my hands on the book……