Having your first book published is a lot like having your first baby. The process begins with a lot of desire and passion. Then there's the long wait followed by the pain of labor for the mother and the anxious tension of waiting for the father. But when the baby is finally born, there is great joy.

The birth of a new series is like the start of a large family. Your glad the first one is out of the way, but you know that there's a whole lot more work to be done before it's all over!

Technically, the first book of The Sixth World of Men is not yet born, but the crown of the head can now be seen. The first book, A Beacon of Hope, is now available at the Barnes and Noble website. The book doesn't release until November 9th, but it can be pre-ordered now.