Now that she's free you guys would be satisfied with her just uploading it for free right now. Think of her feelings too
She obviously wants it out, regardless of sales... but doing it end of the year is bad even for an "indie chick". Most of the last major stuff are being releases September/October and most the year end lists will be written by that time. Some sites post it ridiculously early. It's smarter to wait and be one of the first releases of the new year.