The Jim Butcher Files: Dresden . Codex Alera . Cinder Spires & More

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by Melon Soda

I died laughing.

It makes me happy to be able to make another laugh.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Cool! Congrats!! How, pray tell is it different?

I was just sent a PWII as an "out of warranty" replacement for my PWI that just up and died on me a little over a week ago.

Mainly auto light-level and pressure sensitive areas off-screen for page turning (the old way to turn pages works too), lighter & smaller dimensions. I'm sure you'll be happy with the PW II. I was! Actually I still am.

[frahse]

So, I have watched a couple of the Constantine TV episodes and to me they seem in line with the Dresden episodes I also watched on TV.

What do other people think?

[Toxaris]

Originally Posted by frahse

So, I have watched a couple of the Constantine TV episodes and to me they seem in line with the Dresden episodes I also watched on TV.

What do other people think?

Haven't watched them yet, too busy with books, programming and watching other series that have started (finale of Doctor Who already this saturday).

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Cool! Congrats!! How, pray tell is it different?

I was just sent a PWII as an "out of warranty" replacement for my PWI that just up and died on me a little over a week ago.

Originally Posted by alansplace

Mainly auto light-level and pressure sensitive areas off-screen for page turning (the old way to turn pages works too), lighter & smaller dimensions. I'm sure you'll be happy with the PW II. I was! Actually I still am.

...oh, and especially like the relocation of the power button!

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by frahse

So, I have watched a couple of the Constantine TV episodes and to me they seem in line with the Dresden episodes I also watched on TV.

What do other people think?

Originally Posted by Toxaris

Haven't watched them yet, too busy with books, programming and watching other series that have started (finale of Doctor Who already this saturday).

I'd not seen either of the episodes already aired, so I watched them both with 'ON DEMAND' just now and afterwards I set my DVR to record the rest of the series. I'm not real sure that they seem in line with The Dresden Files TV episodes, but I'm going to give Constantine a chance.

[AlbertaCowboy]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I'd not seen either of the episodes already aired, so I watched them both with 'ON DEMAND' just now and afterwards I set my DVR to record the rest of the series. I'm not real sure that they seem in line with The Dresden Files TV episodes, but I'm going to give Constantine a chance.

Yeah, me too. I love the premise, and I've already shoved a crayon up my nose till it hit the part of the brain where my memories of the movie adaptation lived, so I think it'll be good.

Also, I loved that four character spread a page or two back for the LARP handbook. Murph is HAWT!

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by alansplace

Mainly auto light-level and pressure sensitive areas off-screen for page turning (the old way to turn pages works too), lighter & smaller dimensions. I'm sure you'll be happy with the PW II. I was! Actually I still am.

Originally Posted by alansplace

...oh, and especially like the relocation of the power button!

Nice!

[frahse]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I'd not seen either of the episodes already aired, so I watched them both with 'ON DEMAND' just now and afterwards I set my DVR to record the rest of the series. I'm not real sure that they seem in line with The Dresden Files TV episodes, but I'm going to give Constantine a chance.

Originally Posted by AlbertaCowboy

Yeah, me too. I love the premise, and I've already shoved a crayon up my nose till it hit the part of the brain where my memories of the movie adaptation lived, so I think it'll be good.

Offhand I think the Dresden Files was better. I loved the "Little Magic Shop" concept and of course the talking skull. (I wish I could find one of those.)

[alansplace]

War Cry Character Art, Paranet Preview, and Goodreads

Contents:

• 1. Paranet Papers Preview
• 2. Goodreads Choice Awards
• 3. “War Cry” Concept Art and Preorder Info
• 4. “Ghoul, Goblin” on Dynamite Digital

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WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
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As an amazing Halloween treat, Evil Hat Productions has offered a FREE preview chapter of the upcoming Dresden Files RPG expansion, The Paranet Papers.

Stand together against the darkness…

In Jim Butcher’s bestselling Dresden Files books, the forces of good bond together into an organization called the Paranet in a desperate attempt to protect each other in the equally desperate war against big baddies like the Red Court and the Denarians.

In 2015, you will bring the Paranet to your Dresden Files RPG game with the Paranet Papers supplement. Travel to locations in crisis like Las Vegas and South America to fight evil. Team up with characters from Turn Coat and Changes to fight evil. Join up with other Paranetters to… well, you get the picture.

The Paranet Papers. Because playing with wizards wasn’t dangerous enough already.

In this early preview, they’re giving you the entire Las Vegas chapter, absolutely free. Call it a Paranet Paper, if you will. And enjoy! We’ll see you, again, in 2015.

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ELECTION DAY
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There’s more than one election going on right now! Skin Game has been nominated for Best Fantasy in the 2014 Goodreads Choice Awards. Check out all the fantastic contenders and vote for your favorites.

The voting schedule is as follows:
Opening Round: Nov. 3 – 8
Semifinal Round: Nov. 10 – 15
Final Round: Nov. 17 – 24

Cast your first votes before polls close on Saturday, then be sure to come back on Monday the 10th to see if your favorites made the cut!

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WAR CRY TEASER
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The Direct Market release of WAR CRY comes out next week! As promised, here’s the other half of Carlos Gomez’s awesome War Cry concept art: young Wardens Carlos Ramirez, Yuki Yoshimo, and “Wild Bill” Meyers. Click to embiggen.



This 144-page hardcover collects all five issues of the original Harry Dresden War Cry comic book series by Jim Butcher, Mark Powers, and Carlos Gomez. It also features the complete comic book cover illustrations from Stjepan Sejic and Carlos Gomez!

WAR CRY hits the Direct Market on 11/19 and the regular Book Market a week later, on 11/25. “Direct Market” refers to dedicated comics stores, including online comics stores like Dynamite and Midtown Comics. “Book Market” is everything else, including brick-and-mortar bookstores and sites like Amazon and B&N.

You can preorder your copy from your favorite local comic store, Amazon, B&N, or Dynamite. Dynamite is also offering copies signed by Jim! Supply of the signed edition is limited, so if you’re interested, definitely jump on that opportunity!

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GHOUL, GOBLIN ON DYNAMITE DIGITAL
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The collected issues of “Ghoul, Goblin” is now available in digital format! Grab your copy on Dynamite Digital!

Harry Dresden, a Chicago private investigator and wizard, heads to a small, isolated Missouri town terrorized by Nevernever monsters. The singularly unfortunate Talbot family has suffered a curse that has decimated their number for generations, and only our hero can save them… that is, if he can survive hostile lawmen, the dark secrets of townsfolk, an ancient guardian spirit, and two deadly carnivores! Can Dresden cleanse the Talbot bloodline of its curse without a blood sacrifice of his own?

“Ghoul, Goblin” is an original Dresden Files graphic novel written by Jim Butcher and Mark Powers, illustrated by Joseph Cooper, set between “Fool Moon” and “Grave Peril.” It’s also available for purchase in physical form at your favorite local comics shop, Dynamite.com, and various online retailers through the Jim-Butcher.com store.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by frahse

Offhand I think the Dresden Files was better. I loved the "Little Magic Shop" concept and of course the talking skull. (I wish I could find one of those.)

I agree, I believe that the characters (good acting and writing) were much more personable.

There's lots of talking and lighted skulls available at Amazon.

[alansplace]

Jim Butcher @longshotauthor · 9h
............epicstream.com/features/209/page

[FizzyWater]

Originally Posted by alansplace

I agree, I believe that the characters (good acting and writing) were much more personable.

There's lots of talking and lighted skulls available at Amazon.

I want a talking one if it's voiced by Terrence Mann.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by FizzyWater

I want a talking one if it's voiced by Terrence Mann.

I didn't see one with that particular refinement.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by alansplace

Jim Butcher @longshotauthor · 9h
............epicstream.com/features/209/page

Somehow Jim's link skips the first page of the article/list, here is that 1st page link.