*Blank stare* "He's fast and she's weird."

 I should have posted Wednesday. I even had a post ready to go, but then we watched a movie and my computer kept glitching. By the time we finished the two hour movie at least three hours had past and I ran out of time.

 I am posting today though, because today is the 8th and I had a promised post which has to go up today.

 For those who need a bit of a refresher...I say that but it is just me saying I don't know how to continue this post without saying that...today I am revealing the release date and cover for my short Beauty and the Beast retelling.

 First, the blurb.

Belle's father has always taught her to see the magic in the world around her, but when war comes it suddenly becomes harder to find. During the bombings of London, Belle is sent to live with Adam Prince, a bitter gentleman who has lost much and has therefore locked himself away in his mansion. When Belle meets Mr. Prince she decides she will show him the magic her dad told her not to forget, but it isn't as easy as she thought it would be.
 Aided by her new friend, Belle begins to break down Mr. Prince's wall. But, just as she is helping him find laughter again sorrow strikes too close to home and Belle herself begins to lose hope.

And now for all the fun bits.

 This novella will be releasing to the world on July 17th. I'll be publishing it in both paperback form and ebook.

The Cover



 Random little story behind this cover. Usually when I get my covers they involve standing out in the middle of streets armed with an array of weapons. I have the cameraman at one in, the model at the other, and two posts to keep an eye out for cars so everyone can get to the sidewalk before they are crushed.

 For this cover I really wanted a rose and some snow, but sadly all the snow had melted and the weather had been fairly nice. Also I was having trouble finding somewhere I could buy a single rose. I didn't want a whole dozen.

 Right before I moved someone gave my mum a rose. I don't even remember why now - I was packing and slightly preoccupied. The next day it dumped a lovely covering of snow everywhere. I asked my mum if I could borrow her rose, then went to the college with my camera where I sprawled out in a snow bank in my trench coat and ignored the college students who passed me.

 In spite of it being cold, it was one of the safer covers I've ever done.

 I hope all of you like it, and even more I hope you will enjoy the story when it is released.

 Quote is from Age of Ultron, a conversation between Hill and Rogers.

 ALLONS-Y!