Noelle asked Rin Chupeco:

Hello! I wanted to tell you that I love The Bone Witch, and I've already got my hands on a copy of The Heart Forger (both of which are so amazingly beautiful I would die for them)! It was in stores at a B&N Feb. 24 (the earliest of my knowledge), and I was wondering if it was your intent that the book be released almost a month earlier than initially planned? (IM SO EXCITED TO START READING THF I CANT WAIT)

Rin Chupeco Hello Noelle, and thank you! I'm glad you like the series! <3

Unfortunately, buying my books before its official release date... actually hurts me in the long run, as these won't count toward first week sales and will affect publishing decisions on any future series I make. :(

I'm not sure why they're choosing to release this earlier, and it might not sound like it's a big thing, but this can wind up being a make or break deal when it comes to gauging book popularity in the industry.

If you see more copies of The Heart Forger at B&N stores BEFORE March 20, please do let them know that they shouldn't be doing this!

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