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Jim Butcher interview from 2 months ago
dspringer1:
I have to admit mixed feelings on all this. I love the insight we get from these interviews. I get that fans love all these book signings. But I do think this is an example where fan enthusiasm gets in the way. By demanding teasers and personal appearances (which we do demand), we delay getting actual new books.
Now maybe JB gets a kick out of all this. In that case, the man should do what he likes. But if JB is rather so/so about all these appearances, I would personally prefer that fans place less distractions in front of "The Man" and let the guy write. :)
raidem:
The delay in getting actual new books isn't on us. It is clear Jim enjoys these engagements. He likes spilling things in these interactions. I wish he would spill more of it in the actual novel rather than in the Q&A. I hope Jim gets his Muse back. I think these interactions with his fans might help. It does seem to me and you that it may delay the novels release.
As I was stating before though, I think these Q&A's help him think through some ideas and get juiced up. To me I get the impression that life events have drained him somewhat.
groinkick:
--- Quote from: dspringer1 on May 07, 2018, 05:58:51 PM ---I have to admit mixed feelings on all this. I love the insight we get from these interviews. I get that fans love all these book signings. But I do think this is an example where fan enthusiasm gets in the way. By demanding teasers and personal appearances (which we do demand), we delay getting actual new books.
Now maybe JB gets a kick out of all this. In that case, the man should do what he likes. But if JB is rather so/so about all these appearances, I would personally prefer that fans place less distractions in front of "The Man" and let the guy write. :)
--- End quote ---
Probably contractual obligations.
Quantus:
Pretty sure a lot of those appearances are contractual obligations, as in several of them he mentions being given guidance on what stories, etc he should or shouldnt tell.
The other side of it is that they (the Publishers) would typically want to keep Jim in the public eye/mind at least a little between books. "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" is a standard danger for any creative work Business, the longer it goes without any mention the more likely that somebody will simply miss it when new material is released.
wardenferry419:
I'll take my morsels and nuggets of info anyway I can get them.
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