I have been looking for a good way to track new releases from my favorite authors and posted in a thread about it at
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71730 While trying to looking into that stuff I was experimenting with JD Robb and discovered that she has a new book coming out on Feb 23rd. Amazon has "Fantasy in Death" for $13.10 and not the customary $9.99.
There were also some comments posted on the amazon forums (
http://www.amazon.com/Delayed-Kindle...40&store=books) The comments indicated that the ebook version was originally delayed till August to give the hard cover a release window. Apparently the publisher reconsidered and changed the release date to match the hard cover. It is interesting to note that the hard cover sells for $14.55 which is really quite close to the ebook price.
I wonder if this is the first effect of the iPad launch or just a publisher really pushing at amazon? I can say this much, it really annoys me that the book will not be available at $9.99. I want to say I won't buy it...I really do...but I don't know if I am strong enough to resist. lol.