13 TO LIFE,  by Shannon Delany, was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2008 Textnovel.com Writing Contest.  Ms. Delany developed a loyal and devoted group of fans over the course of only 5 week on Textnovel.com as she began, with their help and input, to develop and unfold the abbreviated version of her novel.  13 TO LIFE was sold to St. Martin's Press as part of a 3 book deal.  It is scheduled for release on June 22, 2010.

“A tale of teenage love, loss and, oh yeah, werewolves.

Jessica's life seemed difficult enough since the sudden loss of her mother, but meeting Pietr Rusakova turns her world upside down again. The newest member of Junction High, Pietr is a first generation Russian-American, a fact that by itself makes him different enough to get lots of attention in the small town. But Pietr is far more than good looks and an interesting accent, Pietr has secrets to hide-secrets including dramatic changes he's undergoing that will surely end his life early. Secrets dating back to the Cold War get the better of Jessica's curiosity, leading her into an exciting and dangerous world where her understanding of reality and what makes a man or a monster will be challenged.”