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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Sweden in two weeks?
« on: June 03, 2016, 05:24:52 PM »
Ah, I didn't know the dates and times had been set yet! Thanks for the tip.
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Announcements / Jim announces Dresden Files Special Edition (Edit: APRIL FOOL!)
« on: April 01, 2016, 07:00:28 AM »
From the news blog:
Over the years, Jim has often been asked, “If you could go back and change anything about the series, what would it be?” He’s previously shrugged off such queries with a non-committal quip, but he admits the questions always struck a chord with him. Today, on the 16th anniversary of Storm Front’s release, Jim answers the fans’ call with The Dresden Files Special Edition.
This definitive collection seeks to bring the series more in line with his original vision, adding characters and worldbuilding details that would’ve been impossible given the constraints of the publishing industry at the time.
Jim credits the influence of his long-beloved Spider-Man franchise in this decision, citing the perennial appeal of Peter Parker’s origin story. He muses, “I’ve always wondered what Harry Dresden’s early life would’ve been like if he’d faced functionally identical villains, but with a different love interest, and with him being slightly more attractive, in a millennial way.”
The first novel will be rebranded as Harry Dresden v The Shadowman: Front of Storms. Jim draws readers’ attention to the “v” as opposed to the more conventional “vs.,” citing this choice as a way of “keep[ing] it from being a straight ‘versus’ book, even in the most subtle way.” This essential installment is due out in bookstores April 31st.
Jim hopes fans will embrace this new edition, as he looks forward to correcting an oversight in the dream sequence in Dead Beat, where he neglected to mention Harry’s father’s uncanny resemblance to Hayden Christensen.
If successful, Jim plans to reboot the series again in five years with an entirely different publisher.
Discuss this news item here!
Over the years, Jim has often been asked, “If you could go back and change anything about the series, what would it be?” He’s previously shrugged off such queries with a non-committal quip, but he admits the questions always struck a chord with him. Today, on the 16th anniversary of Storm Front’s release, Jim answers the fans’ call with The Dresden Files Special Edition.
This definitive collection seeks to bring the series more in line with his original vision, adding characters and worldbuilding details that would’ve been impossible given the constraints of the publishing industry at the time.
Jim credits the influence of his long-beloved Spider-Man franchise in this decision, citing the perennial appeal of Peter Parker’s origin story. He muses, “I’ve always wondered what Harry Dresden’s early life would’ve been like if he’d faced functionally identical villains, but with a different love interest, and with him being slightly more attractive, in a millennial way.”
The first novel will be rebranded as Harry Dresden v The Shadowman: Front of Storms. Jim draws readers’ attention to the “v” as opposed to the more conventional “vs.,” citing this choice as a way of “keep[ing] it from being a straight ‘versus’ book, even in the most subtle way.” This essential installment is due out in bookstores April 31st.
Jim hopes fans will embrace this new edition, as he looks forward to correcting an oversight in the dream sequence in Dead Beat, where he neglected to mention Harry’s father’s uncanny resemblance to Hayden Christensen.
If successful, Jim plans to reboot the series again in five years with an entirely different publisher.
Discuss this news item here!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Jim is Literary Guest of Honor at DragonCon 2016
« on: March 29, 2016, 12:55:28 AM »79
Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim's 2016 Schedule
« on: March 29, 2016, 12:54:43 AM »
We've added DragonCon to Jim's 2016 schedule!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim's 2016 Schedule
« on: February 20, 2016, 05:42:23 AM »
Unfortunately, Jim had to cancel his Houston Comicpalooza appearance.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Jim at Planet Comicon KC -- May 20-22, 2016
« on: February 11, 2016, 12:29:14 AM »
Planet Comicon KC
May 20th - 22nd, 2016
http://planetcomicon.com/
Jim will be appearing/signing twice a day for all three days of the con, once for the con and once for Kevin Anderson's Wordfire Press booth. Each signing will run about two hours each. Watch this space for further details!
May 20th - 22nd, 2016
http://planetcomicon.com/
Jim will be appearing/signing twice a day for all three days of the con, once for the con and once for Kevin Anderson's Wordfire Press booth. Each signing will run about two hours each. Watch this space for further details!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Jim teaches at Superstars Writing Academy in Colorado Springs: Feb 4-6, 2016
« on: January 25, 2016, 06:06:08 PM »
Jim is going to be teaching at the Superstars Writing Academy in Colorado Springs, February 4th - 6th. His editor, Anne Sowards, is another special guest! Details and pricing at: http://superstarswriting.com/
Tip: If you get Jim and Todd McCaffrey in a room together, ask them about their Starship Valkyrie mission!
Tip: If you get Jim and Todd McCaffrey in a room together, ask them about their Starship Valkyrie mission!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Myths and Legends Con in Denver, CO - Aug 12-14, 2016
« on: October 30, 2015, 04:01:27 PM »
Jim has been named Guest of Honor at the 2016 Myths & Legends Convention in Denver, Colorado!
August 12-14, 2016
Ramada Plaza Denver North
Denver, CO
http://www.malcondenver.com/
August 12-14, 2016
Ramada Plaza Denver North
Denver, CO
http://www.malcondenver.com/
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DF Books / Re: Shirt Quotes: Buy Dresden Stuff!
« on: October 19, 2015, 11:18:41 PM »
Grimm is holding his hat in his hand. It's semi-obscured by the text. 
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DF Books / Re: Shirt Quotes: Buy Dresden Stuff!
« on: October 19, 2015, 12:45:12 AM »
CafePress is a site that lets anyone upload anything--it's not a Jim-only site. The CafePress Dresden shop linked above is fair game, though. It's run by cover artist Chris McGrath, on a licensing deal with Jim. (Which surprises me, actually. I thought it was just a temporary arrangement. Glad they worked out something more permanent. )
General rule of thumb: if it's linked from the official store, it's Jim-approved!
)General rule of thumb: if it's linked from the official store, it's Jim-approved!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim signs at Joseph Beth in Lexington, KY - 9/30/15
« on: September 30, 2015, 10:06:07 PM »
Good news! The pilot made excellent time, and he should arrive at the bookstore only a few minutes late!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Jim signs at Joseph Beth in Lexington, KY - 9/30/15
« on: September 30, 2015, 08:03:30 PM »
Bad news, folks. Jim's flight was delayed over three hours, and he will be very late to the signing. I'll update this post as I receive more news. Cross your fingers!
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Cinder Spires Books / Re: Audio Edition
« on: September 29, 2015, 06:28:10 PM »Hi dears I need audio advanced learner dictionary 3rd edition keygen. My Mobile is Nokia N73-I . Plz Plz do send me. Every time i search it but no where i could find it. It made me mad totally.
I think you're asking in the wrong place.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Aeronaut's Windlass Release Party in Kansas City, MO - 9/29/15
« on: September 29, 2015, 05:34:04 AM »
Folks, be advised that Jim has an EXTREMELY early flight the next morning, and he might have to limit the number of books signed per person to ensure he gets more than two hours of sleep. Put some thought into what priority you'd rank your books in case he can only do one or two!
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Salt Lake Comic Con: September 24-26, 2015
« on: September 20, 2015, 05:30:47 PM »
Schedule added!
Also, a limited number of signed Cinder Spires maps will be available for purchase at the Badali Jewelry booth!
Also, a limited number of signed Cinder Spires maps will be available for purchase at the Badali Jewelry booth!