I've been curious about the print runs of ELANTRIS now that it's in its third go-round (which is spectacular, by the way!). So... given that Tor is such a large publisher, I've been wondering how many initial copies they ordered? I mean, do you think that was a typical initial run for a first-time writer at Tor? (I just wanted to get some perspective on this stuff. I've read the numbers Ookla puts up, but I'm epically miserable at trying to interpret numbers....
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Okay, so that leads me to ask how many copies did Tor order for the second and the third press runs?
I'm also really curious about the return rate, percentage-wise. (My book pub prof keeps saying how 30% is the going rate for books that're shipped back to publishers.) Do you get any info on this?
Oh, and has Tor told you how many copies they'll order of MISTBORN? I wonder if that projected number increased after they've watched your first book gain momentum?
Well... I think I'd better leave my questions at that for now! Thanks!