Stephenie Meyer publishing ‘The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner’
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by AmyO in News
Stephenie Meyer is publishing a short story about the life of Bree Tanner, the newborn vampire in Eclipse.
Here is the press release from Little Brown, the publishing company-
LITTLE, BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
TO RELEASE NEW NOVELLA FROM
INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON STEPHENIE MEYER
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010
THE SHORT SECOND LIFE OF BREE TANNER:
AN ECLIPSE NOVELLA
NOVELLA ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED AS SHORT STORY
FOR THE TWILIGHT SAGA: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE
ONE DOLLAR FROM EACH BOOK SOLD IN THE US
WILL BE DONATED TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
NEW YORK, NY (March 30, 2010) – Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, a division of Hachette Book Group, has announced today that it will release the first new title from Stephenie Meyer in nearly two years. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a novella told from the point of view of Bree, a character originally featured in Eclipse. The novella (at 192 pages) will be released at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010 in hardcover for $13.99 with a first printing of 1.5 million copies. One dollar for each book sold in the US from the first printing will be donated to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which supports disaster relief efforts such as those in Haiti and Chile.*
“I’m as surprised as anyone about this novella,” said Stephenie Meyer. “When I began working on it in 2005, it was simply an exercise to help me examine the other side of Eclipse, which I was editing at the time. I thought it might end up as a short story that I could include on my website. Then, when work started on The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide, I thought the Guide would be a good fit for my Bree story. However, the story grew longer than I anticipated, until it was too long to fit into the Guide.”
As a special thank you to fans, Meyer is giving them exclusive access to the novel on a dedicated website, www.breetanner.com, from June 7 to July 5, 2010 where fans from around the world will be able to read the book online in English. “I’d always considered The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner as something for the fans,” said Meyer. “They have been so supportive of all things Twilight.”
Visitors to the dedicated site will also find a link to the American Red Cross website (www.redcross.org), where they can make a donation and learn more about their relief efforts worldwide. “I have been moved by the generous outpouring of support for the recent crises in Haiti and Chile,” said Meyer. “I am glad that sales of this book will support the American Red Cross with their amazing efforts abroad.”
“Fans have been waiting with bated breath for a new book from Stephenie,” said Megan Tingley, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. “We are doubly thrilled to be giving them the opportunity to read this exciting new work as well as contribute to an important cause at the same time.”
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is the riveting story of Bree Tanner, a newborn vampire first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the world she inhabits. The novella chronicles the newborn vampire army’s journey as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion.
The character Bree not only features prominently in the book Eclipse, but in the upcoming movie from Summit Entertainment. “Stephenie was gracious enough to let me read a draft of the novella while we were prepping the movie The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” said Director David Slade. “I thoroughly enjoyed the story and it gave us great insight and inspired location choices and the tailoring of scenes. I think fans are going to love the fascinating details involved in the loves, fears and actions of an emerging vampire.”The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner will also be available as an ebook beginning at 6:00 a.m. EST on June 5, 2010. Additionally, more information about the previously announced The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide, including publication date, will be released by the end of the year.
In less than five years, Stephenie Meyer has become a worldwide publishing phenomenon. The Twilight Saga’s translation rights have been sold in nearly 50 countries and 100 million copies have been sold worldwide.
*Donations to the American Red Cross from the US sales of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner will continue until all first printing copies have been sold or at the end of a two-year period from the initial publication date, whichever is the first to occur.The American Red Cross name is used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, opinion or political position.
Go ahead- do a happy dance, I know I am!!!!! For more details about reading this story for free see Stephenie’s site.
37 Responses to “Stephenie Meyer publishing ‘The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner’”
amanda31
30. Mar, 2010
Beyond excited!!! It almost seems surreal that we’re getting a new book! Thank you, Stephenie, for giving us more of the Twilight saga!! And I literally can’t stop using exclamation points to express how excited I am!!
warnagirl
30. Mar, 2010
Happy dance supreme! I am so excited my heart is beating faster! What great news to hear first thing in the morning! Thank you Stephenie!
dazzledforever
30. Mar, 2010
So excited to read more about the world of Twilight and even better a different perspective!! Will definitely be buying a hard copy of this book for my collection!
We love you Stephenie!!
Jblmom
30. Mar, 2010
I am so excited! All of the movie stuff is fun, but I’m a fan of Stephenie and the books first, so this is awesome!!!
Maryanne
30. Mar, 2010
This is so exciting! New Stephenie Meyer plus a potential $1.5 million for earthquake relief? What a winning combination!!! Can’t wait!
Andie~
30. Mar, 2010
Steph is all kinds of awesome!!
Joanne Maria
30. Mar, 2010
This news has made my day, my week even.
I love when SM surprises, she is a special lady!!!
I will be happy to make my donation : )
April - TwilightTINK
30. Mar, 2010
The Publisher needs to beware that they are going to need a lot more copies. I can’t wait to get mine!!! SM is sheer genius.
Elizabeth (etandksmom)
30. Mar, 2010
Very happy dancin’ going on here. Happy to have any new Twilight related material.
Emmilye
30. Mar, 2010
Sooooo excited! Now I just wish that the Official Guide would be released. I preordered it a million years ago!
Espe
30. Mar, 2010
O
M
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I woke up this morning to all of this on Twitter and I am just beside myself!!
Lisa Ann
30. Mar, 2010
Thank you Stephenie!!!
I know we are all excited! I’m a little embarrassed to admit I almost started to cry when I knew for sure it was all for real! As she wrote on her website it truly is a gift!!!
See all of you girls is line at midnight!
Lisa Ann
Gardda
30. Mar, 2010
I think I feel as everyone else, beyond excited. I can’t wait to get my hands on this! Something else to make me want June to get here already!
angelbells
30. Mar, 2010
Yeah! Yippie!! I am lovin this news..THANKS STEPHANIE!! I can’t wait! I too love the movies, but nothing can beat the awesome books! Maybe this will inspire her to complete Midnight Sun???? Wouldn’t that be wonderful? Pretty please, Stephanie???
sarahpat
30. Mar, 2010
I will buy ANYTHING that Stephenie writes!! I am very excited about this! And I hope it helps her get excited to write more!! She is genius!!!
Clara
30. Mar, 2010
Stephenie Meyer rocks! I love how down to earth and sincere she is. I am so excited to read something new from her. Besides the fact that her books are amazing, Stephenie herself is amazing. She is a major reason that the Twilight fandom is so enthusiastic and dedicated.
gypsy wings
30. Mar, 2010
Huzzah!!! This made my day! And donating a dollar for each book sold for the first printing, that is AWESOME!
Cathy
30. Mar, 2010
This is great news to have something new in the Twilight world but Stephenie when can we expect Midnight Sun????
silentjen
30. Mar, 2010
THIS. IS. SO. FREAKING. AWESOME.
I hope I’m going to be able to buy the book here in the UK too – blatantly I’m going to be reading it the SECOND I can online, but like everyone else – I WANT MY OWN COPY TOO!!!!
*MEGA-SQUEE*
And how typically Steph is it that she’s not only giving it away for free, but also giving profits away too as she knows we’ll all buy it too. *sighs and dreams of one day giving SM a big squidgie hug*
Becca
30. Mar, 2010
As good as the movies are…nothing beats the books! Thank you so much Stephanie for giving us something more to read. I have to say I respect Stephenie’s feelings on Midnight Sun and have never joined any page to force that issue. There are probly more surprises out there from her…we all have to be patient. And it is so hard. We all love you Steph!!! Long live Twilight!!!
Erin
30. Mar, 2010
WOW! So awesome!~ I can’t wait!
Tera
30. Mar, 2010
WOW. I am so excited I don’t even know what to say. THANK YOU THANK YOU Stephenie!!!! I was worried today about some surgery I have to get tomorrow and now I feel so excited that I’m not as afraid anymore.
Thank you so much to Steph for writing it and TMs for telling us the fantastic news! Can you preorder it yet?
Becca
31. Mar, 2010
You can preorder now on Amazon, as of Tuesday at midnight:)
DancingQueen
30. Mar, 2010
Woo Hoo!!!! This made my day for sure. Thank you Stephenie, so much!
Laurie
30. Mar, 2010
I actually looked at the calendar to make sure it wasn’t an April Fools joke…I am so excited! I love everything that she writes! It will be interesting to see into the life of a newborn. I do hope that she finishes Midnight Sun though! I think it is great that she is donating some of the profits to the Red Cross also!
jenny
30. Mar, 2010
Hip hip hooray!!! Waiting with bated breath is exactly right!!!
Niki73
30. Mar, 2010
THANK YOU, THANK YOU…A MILLION TIMES – THANK YOU! And just in case my voice counts, I would REALLY LIKE TO SEE MIDNIGHT SUN finished too.
Happy Reading,
samantha
30. Mar, 2010
I am so incredibly exciteed. I haven ‘t stopped smiling today! As others have said, the movies are great but there is nothing like the books! Stephanie Meyer is a wonderful storyteller!
My sweet son said “Stephanie texted YOU mom?” When I got the news this am… oh I only wish! Love ya Stephanie! Your books have captured me!
Rachel
30. Mar, 2010
So excited! As much as I love the movies and Rob, nothing beats a Twilight book!!!!! This is amazing and we love you Steph!
Cathy
30. Mar, 2010
WOOHOO!!!!! So excited!!!
Tera
30. Mar, 2010
I agree, I am totally in love with the movies, but the books are what hooked me from the very 1st chapters of twilight. I’m excited, I just pre-ordered mine on amazon!!!
Rachel
30. Mar, 2010
I gotta have the actual copy, reading online doesn’t cut it for me, but I LOVE that it’s an option
Paula
31. Mar, 2010
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Can’t even express how excited I am to read more Twilight-related stuff!!!!!!!
I agree, publisher is going to need MORE copies- must get this one at midnight or they will be GONE and I will be sad.
Steph, you know we think you’re made of awesome. Nothing’s changed there, sweetheart. <3
Olympic Coven
31. Mar, 2010
Totally wonderful. Although we already know the ending, it will be interesting to see how she became one. Maybe we’ll learn even more about Victoria.
Alison Pliley
31. Mar, 2010
What else can I add….nothing I think everything I would have said has been covered by everyone else.
Stephanie Meyer has inspired me in ways I never thought possible. I have completed a novel and like Stephanie I just wrote it for me, without her courage to throw it out for everyone to see we would not have the books and movies we have now. She has inspired me to do the same, so maybe someone aside from my family and close friends may like it too. I understand her relunctance with Midnight Sun, but like she said maybe if she takes a break from it she may finish it later (fingers crossed)
This addition to the collection will be amazing. Not only do we get to see things from a newborn vampire’s prospective but also from a nomad newborn. I am both excited and intrigued by the idea and can’t wait to read both the online and hard copy.
Although I was wondering does anyone know where we can buy the copies from, aside from Amazon? I was kind of hoping for another midnight trip to the store with my friends, since we had so much fun getting the DVD New Moon.
Olympic Coven
02. Apr, 2010
Barnes & Noble also has it which means other bookstores might as well.
Julia
02. Apr, 2010
This Is so wonderful, It’s going To Be Hard To Wait ; )