I just got word that Pocket Books will be printing 980,000 copies of the paperback edition of LOOKING FOR PEYTON PLACE. This is 130,000 more than are in print of last summer's paperback release, THE SUMMER I DARED. Why the difference? Two words: Premium Edition.

If you recall, last summer's paperback came out in a new format -- a little taller than the customary mass market paperback, a little thicker, a bit larger print, and a slightly higher price. Well, booksellers were unsure of whether this new format would fly. Since THE SUMMER I DARED was the first of its kind to hit the shelves -- a guinea pig of sorts -- they ordered fewer copies, taking a wait-and-see stance. The book did sell, and very well, hence the bump in orders this year.

June 27th is the date. Mark your calendars.