Tuesday Teaser - Zenobia special announcement on book two

Fans are asking when the release of book two will be. Here's one fans comment Russ received:

I desperately need book 2! You have done an amazing job Russ; I was completely captivated and consumed the entire thing in one day! When does book 2 hit the shelves? 

Here is his answer: Thanks for your support. Book two is completed but I have some additions and the book cover design is being perfected. Instead of being released at the end of 2012 we are looking to an early spring release in 2013. You only have to wait a little longer and then you'll have the book in hand. You'll be grateful for the additions and maybe someday you'll see a spin off story of another character you'll fall in love with like you have Zenobia. To keep you satisfied check back every Tuesday for your teaser sentence from book two.

This Tuesday Teaser scene is Professor Longinus scolding Zenobia for voicing her distaste with Rome in front of her classmates in her critical thinking class. 

Zenobia - Challenging a Legend, Chapter 14

“The ruthlessness of Rome has made her many enemies, everywhere. She knows this, so she has spies all over, ever alert to those who could pose a potential danger. Often these are eliminated before they have an opportunity to do damage. Your comments may well be brought to the attention of certain powerful officials, and this will invite unwelcome scrutiny, putting you in danger.”

Bonus: here is a description of book two, hope it will satisfy you until you can read the entire book. 

Zenobia – Challenging a Legend

The continued saga of Zenobia, a 3^rd century Syrian girl trained as both a warrior and a scholar. Torn between the two paths, when an enemy plots to kidnap her into his sex-slave trade, he forces her choice. Unknowingly, he triggers her latent abilities that will turn her into the deadliest woman on earth.

Driven by a burning sense of justice, she turns her warrior skills first into piracy, then to seduction.

Journey with Zenobia as she experiences her first love; Witness her early transformation into the military and political genius who will one day challenge Rome for the supremacy of their world.