Q&A: Why You Can't Pre-order Spellwright on Amazon Right Now

Q: Blake, why can't I pre-order your book on Amazon?

A: Well, Blake, MacMillian (publishing conglomerate) and Amazon are fighting about ebook pricing.

Q: Why?

A: It's kinda messy. Likely not worth your Sunday.

Q: I like messy.

A: That's not really a question.

Q: Bitch, please.

A: Fine, here's MacMillian's message to authors/illustrators and Amazon's response. There are plenty of intelligent analyses of the situation. Check out said by Toby Buckell or by Charles Stross.

Q: Huh.

A: That answer your...