"In a rare gesture of support for a first-time author, Sir Richard Branson has stepped forward to contribute an introduction to Rebecca D. Costa’s, The Watchman’s Rattle. The introduction will be exclusive to the edition slated for release on February 3, 2011 in the United Kingdom and Australia.

“This comes not only as an honor and surprise, it’s exciting because it’s the first in a series of foreign releases,” offered the author. Following Random House/Virgin Books’ lead, the largest publishers in China, Korea, Brazil, Germany, Romania and other countries are rushing to get translated versions out the door. “I’m thrilled at the international response,” added Costa."