Buried Secrets Announcement

Buried Secrets Announcement

UPDATE: The encouragement and support have been amazing. Read below for Reader Reactions. 

I wanted you to be the first to hear some big news.

I'm moving.

No, not to Namibia (though it's tempting, the internet speed there would drive me bonkers). Nor am I leaving my terrific publisher, St. Martin's Press.

But my publisher, St. Martin's Press, has decided to move my regular publication time out of August and into a regular slot earlier in the year - probably around March. They've been wanting to do this for a while, for lots of good reasons that will be boring to anyone outside publishing.

I'll admit it took me a while to see the light, but I've come to realize this is a good move. (I do trust my publisher's killer instincts.) For one, I guess they're pretty enthusiastic about BURIED SECRETS and have some crazy idea that this book is going to ratchet things up a couple of notches and bring Nick Heller to a bunch of new readers. So they want some more time to get the word out and do some clever online campaigns and such (and who am I to argue with that?).

For another, August is a lousy time to do a book tour - plenty of people go on vacation and don't go into bookstores as much, or so I'm told. In my new publishing slot, I'll finally get back to some of my favorite bookstores, particularly in the south and the southwest, where it turns out I have a lot of readers.

Of course, the downside for you, my most dedicated readers (you must be, or else you wouldn't be reading this, right?) is that you have to wait a while longer for the next Nick Heller book. (Believe me, I'm disappointed about that, too - I'm excited to have you read Nick's next adventures, in which he moves to Boston, reconnects with an old lover, Diana, and agrees to help out an old friend of his mother's whose teenage daughter has been kidnapped in the most terrifying way possible.... )

The good news is that VANISHED will be coming out in paperback this August. And . . . HIGH CRIMES, the book that became the Morgan Freeman/Ashley Judd movie, will be reissued as a lead title in January.

And for me, this means that I've got to get right to the next book...

Thanks so much for all your support.

Reader Reactions 
 

“I'm an avid fan and reader of all of your books, and I am very happy for you regarding the change in release dates for your books. You deserve to be out there with the likes of Lee Child, Tim Green, Andrew Grant, Andrew Gross, etc. who have spring book publications and tours. I wish you much continued success and happy writing!”
- Laurie M. via email

“JUST when I had my August reading lined up!!…Best of luck with this move and I hope that it is a HUGE success for you.”
- Woody R. via email 

"Can't wait for Nick's next adventure and looking forward to being able to meet you!"
- Luis A. via Facebook

“…Hope that Ocala, Florida will be considered as a stop with your next book tour in the Southeast…Keep up the wonderful writing and I'll continue being one of your avid readers.”
- Rosemary S. via email

"We may have to wait a little longer for our Nick fix but it will make it that much sweeter when we get the book."
- @yeah_right via Twitter 

"I get the logic...just don't want to wait!!"
- Lisa C. via Facebook

"You are most sincerely worth the wait. I appreciate your continued diligence in providing your readers solid, compelling mysteries. Your dedication to your books, interaction with your fanbase, and support for your fellow authors is refreshing."
- Katie M. via email