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Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Amazon.com tells me that I'll get my copy between May 26th and June 4th...but it won't give me an exact release date.

Is there any truth to Amazon.com's allegations? [Wink]

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

Release=June

Manuscript=not finished yet, at least last time I heard. (About a week or so ago)

Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :

Really? Doesn't publishing take several months after the manuscript is finished? If it isn't finished yet, how can it be coming out next month?

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

I thought so too muppet. It seems like the publicity alone would take a chunk of time. [Dont Know]

Posted by kacard (Member # 200) on :

The book is finished, edited, all ready for press. Deseret Book is an amazing publisher and has been gearing up for this publication for a while so they could hit the ground running. I think it will be in stores the end of June or first of July.

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Yippeee!! Thanks for the solid info. [Smile]

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

Alright! Though I guess this means I definitely wasn't chosen as an advance reader. I am just kidding. Couldn't use a winkey or folks would think that means I am an advance reader.

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

I guess I should stop checking Amazon eight times a day to see if my copy was shipped out.

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

Umm, yeah you may want to have that looked at.

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Just get it down to a moderate *5* times a day and you'll be pronounced sane. [Smile]

Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :

My system at work said today that the book was in transit. I take that to mean I can expect it in my store in Friday or Monday's shipment so be on the lookout! I can't wait!

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

I'm getting impatient. At least a DATE!!??? *taps foot*

Posted by dawnmaria (Member # 4142) on :

I got it! They came in to my store today! Try your local Waldenbooks/Borders. Maybe they got theirs as well! [Big Grin]

:wanders away to read:

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Okay, so where the heck is the book I ordered from Amazon?

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Yeah. That's what I'm sayin'.

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Amazon says it still hasn't been released...

o_O

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Anyone have anymore info? dawnmaria...did you finish the book? like it?

Will I ever get mine? [Frown]

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

Deseretbook.com has it in stock and ready to go.

(We reported on this at http://www.philoticweb.net/ a nice while ago - more reasons to visit us for your OSC news [Wink]

)

[ June 30, 2004, 01:31 AM: Message edited by: Taalcon ]

Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :

I went to reserve this at the library yesterday and it wouldn't let me. But it was only because I forgot I was already on the list! I think I might be first, because it's been months since I could have done that. I even paid off my library fines in anticipation....
*waits, but not very patiently*

Rain

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

Whooo hooo, I'm 109th out of 109 in line for this book! [Eek!]

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Jeez! Amazon is going so slow, it says that it's releasing on July 30th!!!

(but it's also only $16.77) Is the sale price worth the wait??? hmmmmm....

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

I had to read in the OSC changing styles thread that the lead chapters are up on the home page. Trust me, I looked for them last week. I didn't realize it was necessary to click on the title, and that takes me to the page with the chapters link. [Big Grin]

<--is psyched

Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :

Dunno if Amazon is shiiping them yet, but I do know for a fact that copies ar being stocked on the shelves in many LDS bookstores.

Posted by Yozhik (Member # 89) on :

Amazon must be weird. I got mine four days ago at Borders.

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

I got mine yesterday at Borders. I gave up on Amazon and cancelled my order.

I also ran onto a copy of Stone Tables which Amazon couldn't get for me [Big Grin]

, so I'm happy.

Posted by miles_per_hour (Member # 6451) on :

I just wanted to complain that our book finally arrived, and my wife instantly snatched it up! Oh, the agony! How much longer will I have to wait?

mr_porteiro_head

[ July 16, 2004, 10:24 AM: Message edited by: miles_per_hour ]

Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :

Wow... it has been a loooong time since I've posted on this side of the forum. At least, I can't remember the last time I did. I got my copy from BN.com the other day, although I forgot about using the link on the frontpage. [Frown]

Mine came all wrapped in plastic like they just grabbed it out of the box that came from Deseret. It smelled all nice and new. Love that new book smell. [Big Grin]

I tend to just fire through books, but I am gonna take my time reading this one.