Tor's new senior publicist only told me in an email a few weeks ago that my name was mentioned as one of the ones that would be getting top priority in getting copies of the book, presumably soon after they arrive from the printers. So I would guess 1-2 weeks before the official release date, but nothing longer than that. There wouldn't be a review anyways until just after midnight of the scheduled release date - I do tend to follow embargoes or requests when delivered personally.
Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie
Je suis méchant.
Je suis méchant.
First review of "The Way of Kings" that I have seen
- 01/07/2010 10:21:36 PM
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I have a copy
- 01/07/2010 11:22:32 PM
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*Sputters* You...have a copy...and just sitting on it? *seethes with jealousy*
- 02/07/2010 02:17:21 AM
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And I'll be receiving a copy of Towers of Midnight before you as well
- 02/07/2010 04:57:45 AM
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- 02/07/2010 04:57:45 AM
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Are review copies of ToM going out sooner than the TGS ones, or will it be another week before deal?
- 02/07/2010 11:32:17 AM
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Uncertain
- 02/07/2010 01:35:32 PM
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Well, I might be able to get it back to you before mid August. 
*NM*
- 02/07/2010 11:48:17 AM
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*NM*
- 02/07/2010 11:48:17 AM
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You presume it would even arrive by then
- 02/07/2010 01:43:01 PM
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If I had the opportunity to get an advance copy I wouldn't trust the US Mail
- 02/07/2010 10:21:02 PM
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Does Tor think you like WoT, or do they just send you all their releases that early?
- 08/07/2010 11:30:20 AM
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Mine hasn't arrived just yet...
- 06/07/2010 02:52:13 PM
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I can't wait. 
- 02/07/2010 12:19:13 AM
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- 02/07/2010 12:19:13 AM
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Luckyyy
- 02/07/2010 10:29:51 PM
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FWIW, an excerpt from the audiobook is up at Tor.com as of today. *NM*
- 09/07/2010 01:28:34 AM
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