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

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Toxaris

They are a bit behind on their info about the author... I highly doubt a release date of September 2017. According to Priscilla Spencer he is still writing Peace Talks and after finishing it will take at least six months before it is published. So although in theory end of September would be feasible, I doubt it. If Jim was almost done with Peace Talks, it would have been mentioned.

Originally Posted by drjd

Thanks alan, for giving this important information, but I too doubt the date of release could be postponed. Let's hope for the best, though.

Oh, I agree with you both. I was just reporting some info that I found on the web.

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Read the rest of the interview here!

[Toxaris]

Some nice info there, thanks Alan. I am not too sure reading about another series though...

[jcbemr]

Originally Posted by Nyssa

Harry Dresden is a down on his luck private investigating wizard! The only "real" wizard in Chicago, Ill. That fact alone usually leads him to trouble, if trouble doesn't find him first.

After reading the first 2 books, I find that I really like the "endless possibilities" feeling of the series, you're never sure just waht kind of supernatural being is going to pop up next. I mean who knew there were multiple flavors of werewolves!?!

I really like Harry (of course), although I find him to be quite frustrating at times. He's so stubborn about some things, and communication is definitely not his strong suit.

Karrin Murphy pisses me off makes me mad. She's just so...so... aarg!

I find "Bob" the disembodied something-thousand year old spirit, to be amusing.

Plus, I'm very curious to see how the whole frienemy thing works out with "Gentleman" Johnny Marcone.

its confusing

[Toxaris]

Originally Posted by jcbemr

its confusing

What is confusing? The books? If so, what part? I am currently busy with another reread and will start today on 'Small Favor', one of my favorites.

[Nyssa]

Originally Posted by jcbemr

its confusing

Where are you confused?

This has turned into one of my most favorite series!

[alansplace]

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Interview with Jim Butcher
„I was just writing dopey little wizard books.“

Phantastik-Couch.de: I’d like to start by asking you a little bit about yourself. Could you tell us a bit about you? Have you any profession besides writing? I heard something about you working formerly as a door-to-door salesman to pay the rent and a degree in English Literature?

Jim Butcher: I can’t think of any writers who begin their careers as a full-time author. Everyone has to work a day job before they can really get going on their own. Jumping from part-time writing to full-time writing is a major leap in an author’s career.

I started writing in 1991, didn’t make a sale until 1999, and didn’t actually have a book in print until 2000. I couldn’t support myself as a full-time writer until almost 2003. Between 1991 and 2003 I worked as a vacuum cleaner salesman, a clerk in a yogurt store, a secretary at my university, a librarian, a phone center operator, a freelance web designer, and a computer support technician. I was also writing books, going to school for my English degree, and being the main parent at home for my son while my wife worked as an engineer.

Phantastik-Couch.de: Does it help studying literature when you decide to become an author?

Read the rest of the interview here!

[drjd]

Originally Posted by alansplace

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Nice interview, thanks for sharing it Alan! I liked it - particularly the part of the Bob the Skull, the Talking Head, and it's origin. Jim really acted smart in creating this character.

[alansplace]

Book talk: Codex Alera by Jim Butcher

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Published on Feb 1, 2015

*CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS*
I'm horrible at book reviews! Why I decided to do this just goes to show how much I loved it!
I apologize in advance for my random ramblings. I hope they make some sense. Overall a wonderful fantasy series that I would recommend to everyone!

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Click on the above to read the rest of the interview with Kitty Krell (Jim Butcher's fiance).

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Jim Butcher Launches a Steampunk Fantasy Series with The Aeronaut's Windlass
By Frannie Jackson | October 2, 2015 | 5:05pm

With steam-powered tech, clairvoyant characters and cats that just might be smarter than humans, The Aeronaut’s Windlass delivers an adventurous debut in a new series from bestselling author Jim Butcher. Named after the miles-high towers in which people live to escape the dangers of the mist-shrouded surface, The Cinder Spires series introduces a world on the brink of war.

When Captain Grimm’s airship is damaged in combat, he joins a covert mission to protect Spire Albion in exchange for his ship’s restoration. But as an enemy violently threatens Spire Albion, Grimm discovers that far more is at stake than war. An ancient evil is stirring—an evil humanity may be unable to defeat.

Paste caught up with Butcher to chat about his inspiration for The Aeronaut’s Windlass, the cats who steal the show in the novel and what to expect next in the series.

Click here to read the interview.