Psh, Sanderson, Card. My assumption is they are confusing John with Stephanie Meyer. See quote from wikipedia page, she and John are practically identical "but her stories have also received praise, and she has acquired a fan following."

Finally back in town, went and pre-ordered and just submitted the form. Data point of possible interest, the kind bookseller at #Chaucers who helped out said the store had 6 on order.

I just realized that August 19th is no longer in the distant future but actually REAL SOON NOW; and I have a gift card to my local independent bookstore; AND a top 5 (to me) author is offering a sweet incentive? The math is irrefutable and the conclusion is foregone!

It kind of looks like a good place to go with your laptop and write something/anything in offline mode

I do this regularly. Keeps things interesting

I sure hope Senator Butler's a firm NO. I mean if she's not, who will be?