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

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Artwork for The Dresden Files RPG Spanish edition published by Nosolorol
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2016 Instructors
...Kevin J. Anderson
...James A. Owen
...Rebecca Moesta
...David Farland
...Eric Flint

2016 Guest Instructors
...Jim Butcher
...Mark Leslie Lefebvre
...Todd McCaffrey
...Jody Lynn Nye
...Anne Sowards

Superstars Writing Seminars, founded in 2010, is unique among writing seminars. The curriculum is focused on teaching writers the business of being successful in the publishing industry. The instructors are chosen from the top of the industry and include International Bestselling Authors, Top Editors, Indie Publishing Platform Managers, and many more. The only focus at Superstars is to teach you how to have a successful writing career by sharing how those at the top of the industry manage their careers.

Superstars Writing Seminars 2016
February 4–6, 2016 (Thursday–Saturday)

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Originally Posted by red_phoenix

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Should have been easy if you start at the first book and work your way up.

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Originally Posted by red_phoenix

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What thew me off was that the woman is mostly vertical.

Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

Should have been easy if you start at the first book and work your way up.

Yeah, pretty much!

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Originally Posted by alansplace

What thew me off was that the woman is mostly vertical.

I would say it is pretty accurate:

They were on the bed. She was astride him, body leaned back, back bowed like a dancer’s, the curves of her breasts making a lovely outline. He stretched beneath her, a lean and powerfully-built man, arms reaching out and grasping at the satin sheets, gathering them in his fists.

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Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

I would say it is pretty accurate:

Ah, I understand why now! I'm seeing the scene from the TV show, where the couple was just laying dead on the floor and the actors told us about the open chests and the burst hearts (the pilot/episode 8), instead of my seeing the scene from the description in the novel.

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Review: Storm Front by Jim Butcher

January 1, 2016 By Candace 6 Comments
Review: Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Series: Dresden Files #1
Published by Roc on April 2000
Genres: Adult, urban fantasy
Pages: 355
Format: Paperback
Source: Bought

.............Harry Dresden -- Wizard.

.....Lost items found...................Paranormal Investigations.
.....Consulting. Advice............................Reasonable Rates.
.....No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment.

Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he’s the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things — and most of them don’t play well with humans. That’s where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a — well, whatever...read the entire review here...

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Where does Jury Duty fit in?

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Where does Jury Duty fit in?

During Skin Game after Harry gets back from the Island.

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First page of Jury Duty posted on Facebook by Shawn Speakman.

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Jim’s Obi-Wan Has a New Book • Early 2016 Appearances • And More!

WHEN’S THE NEXT…

First things first! Many of you reply to each post we make asking when the next book is coming out. For once, we’re getting ahead of you on this one: we’ve launched a new page on the site that gives you the status on all upcoming works that we know about. Check it out here: http://www.jim-butcher.com/faq/upcoming-works

TWO CONVENTION APPEARANCES EARLY THIS YEAR

Jim will be attending CoSine in Colorado Springs this January 22nd – 24th (http://www.firstfridayfandom.org/cosine/), and the Superstars Writing Academy February 4th – 6th (http://superstarswriting.com/).

EVIL HAT HAS A NEW RPG KICKSTARTER COMING UP

Dresden Files RPG (and, eventually, card game) publisher Evil Hat Productions has given a preview of their upcoming Fate More Kickstarter campaign this week. It launches next week. If you’re a fan of theirs and their games, it’s well worth checking out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilhat/496379176?token=4fce3954



JIM’S OBI-WAN HAS A NEW BOOK ON WRITING

You may not have heard of Deborah Chester before, but you should. As his novel-writing program professor when he was at the University of Oklahoma, she was the Jedi Master to Jim’s Padawan, teaching him nearly all of the underpinning techniques that make up his writing craft. Our Jim is strong with the Write Side of the Force, of course, but he credits Prof. Chester with much of his success.

Which leads us to The Fantasy Fiction Formula, a new book for authors and aspiring writers in genre fiction, from Manchester University Press. Here’s the description:

And Jim had this to say: “Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she’s talking about.”

If you’re looking to learn at the feet of Jim’s master — check out The Fantasy Fiction Formula when it’s released Feb 1st! You can learn more about it at the Manchester University Press site.

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COSine Science Fiction Convention
January 22-24, 2016
COSine 2016 is pleased to announce that our Guest of Honor will be Jim Butcher!

Jim Butcher is the best-selling author of the well-known Dresden Files series, as well as the Codex Alera, and a new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires. We are excited to have Jim as our guest in 2016.

Announcing Bryan and Baxter as our Science Guests of Honor!

Bryan and Baxter are wildly entertaining, giving you the truth behind the stories of paranormal claims. With over 25 years of experience they've seen it all, and they're here to show (and tell) you all about it.

For the latest happenings, check here or our facebook page.

Online registration for hotels rooms is now available! Click here to reserve your room now. Rooms start at $79/night

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Nice finds as always Alan.

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Table of Contents: UNBOUND edited by Shawn Speakman

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Kristin Centorcelli in Books



In December, Grim Oak Press will release Unbound edited by Shawn Speakman, a fantasy anthology with all original stories by some of the biggest names in SFF, and here’s the synopsis and table of contents!

About the book:

Not bound, as a book. Free.

Like Unfettered before it, the contributing writers of Unbound were allowed to submit the tales they wished fans of genre to read—without the constraints of a shackling theme.

The result is magical. Twenty-three all-original stories are sure to captivate you—some will move you to tears while others will keep you turning the pages long into the night. The power of Unbound lies in its variety of tales and the voices behind them. If you are a fan of discovering new writers or reading the works of beloved authors, Unbound is for you.

Return to Landover with Terry Brooks. Go to trial with Harry Dresden and Jim Butcher. Enter the Citadel and become remade with Rachel Caine. Survive a plague with John Marco and his robot companion Echo. Be painted among the stars by Mary Robinette Kowal. These tales and the others that comprise the anthology are only bound by how enchanting and enthralling they are.

Here’s the table of contents:

“Small Kindnesses” by Joe Abercrombie (Shev & Javre)
“An Unfortunate Influx of Filipians” by Terry Brooks (Landover)
“Mr. Island” by Kristen Britain
“Jury Duty” by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files)
“Madwalls” by Rachel Caine
“The Way Into Oblivion” by Harry Connolly
“Uncharming” by Delilah Dawson
“All In a Night’s Work” by David Anthony Durham
“Son of Crimea” by Jason M. Hough (Zero World)
“Dichotomy of Paradigms” by Mary Robinette Kowal
“A Good Name” by Mark Lawrence (Broken Empire)
“River and Echo” by John Marco
“Seven Tongues” by Tim Marquitz
“The Siege of Tilpur” by Brian McClellan (Powder Mage)
“Fiber” by Seanan McGuire
“Stories Are Gods” by Peter Orullian (Vault of Heaven)
“Heart’s Desire” by Kat Richardson
“The Hall of the Diamond Queen” by Anthony Ryan (Raven’s Shadow)
“The Dead’s Revenant” by Shawn Speakman (Annwn Cycle)
“The Farmboy Prince” by Brian Staveley
“The Game” by Michael J. Sullivan
“The Ethical Heresy” by Sam Sykes
“The Rat” by Mazarkis Willi

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Artwork for The Dresden Files RPG
spanish edition published by Nosoloro
Ediciones.

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