OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS APRIL 6TH.
We understand that some stores have released it early, especially outside the US.
There's a potential for major spoilers leaking before the official release. Apologies for those who have gotten the book and want to discuss it, but there was some bad mojo brewing on the boards despite those posters saying NOT to read their thread if you haven't read the book, using spoiler code, and posting in the correct board.
As such, we now have a rule that spoilers from people who have read the book cannot be posted until April 6th. Sorry about that, but this is one book people shouldn't get accidentally spoilered on! For those readers outside the US, this is not meant to slight you in any fashion. Please understand this is solely based on publication schedules and not political or cultural borders.

Note that no one who posted a spoiler before this post went up is in trouble in any way, and should be treated with respect. They completely adhered to the spoiler rules of the board. This is a new rule to avoid issue between now and April 6th.

We've had a sudden rash of people posting their original artistic works in this forum. Due to legalities (this is Jim's official board), this is not allowed. If you guys want to start another board (we used to do that) and have folks post stuff there, that's fine! It just can't be here.

We understand that the type of folks that would come to an author's board are going to be of a creative nature.
However, for everyone's safety, there's a rule about no story ideas.
The reason is simple: If Jim happens to see something he was planning to do on these boards, he can no longer do it, because he can't prove he didn't get the idea from the poster.*
This also extends to story ideas outside of what Jim normally writes, as not only could certain elements be lifted from on genre to another, but after Alera, Jim will be turning to a new series, and we don't know the genre as yet.

Besides, it's dangerous for you, the author, to post your ideas in a public forum where others to could steal them. Remember, more people come in here than posters....


*This does not extend to logical outcomes of situations already published, or no one could discuss the books

We're in difficult times, folks. Indicators say the global recession is over (although recovery is still a long way away), but employers are still scrambling to make profits, and it rolls downhill to most of us...pay cuts, etc. It's a very hot summer. Politics are weird around the globe.

This is a time to remember that these boards are mandated by the man they formed around to be polite boards. Behavior that's perfectly fine (or encouraged) elsewhere is not welcome here. Remember to treat your fellow posters with respect and dignity, even if you're in extreme disagreement with their views.

This extends to groups. Making fun of a group of people...whether it be a country, a group of hobbyists, everyone who has a specific disability...is not allowed. Everyone here should be better than that, even under pressure.


Does this mean you can't talk about such things? Of course not...but treat them with respect, or if need be, incredulous curiosity...but not derision or mean-hearted snarkiness. And if someone treats you in such a way, don't rise to the bait.

Remember why you're all on the board in the first place. You're all fans of the work of the same man, and as many of you have discovered, the works of several favorites of you all overlap. You have a lot in common.

Belittling others shouldn't be one of them.

Theoretically, depending on distribution, on shelves today!

We understand that the type of folks that would come to an author's board are going to be of a creative nature.
However, for everyone's safety, there's a rule about no story ideas.
The reason is simple: If Jim happens to see something he was planning to do on these boards, he can no longer do it, because he can't prove he didn't get the idea from the poster.*
This also extends to story ideas outside of what Jim normally writes, as not only could certain elements be lifted from on genre to another, but after Alera, Jim will be turning to a new series, and we don't know the genre as yet.


*This does not extend to logical outcomes of situations already published, or no one could discuss the books.


Additional: There are now Fanfic sections on the board. All fanfic (which obviously would include story ideas) must stay in these sections.

Released today!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345506391/iagonet

The entire run of Storm Front will be 8 issues, divided into two volumes. Hence, this hardback encompases issues 1-4.


Alternately, this new graphic novel is also available in an exclusive limited edition through the Random House Signed Editions Program. This edition is a first printing of the first edition of the book, signed by Jim Butcher, and comes with a letter authenticating the purchase.  Check it out here.

 Hugo noms are out. For those who don't know what those are, think the genre publishing equivilent of putting "Oscar nominaed" on a resume. That's not hyperbole...for this business, it's that big of a deal.

 Check out the first nom.

Best Graphic Story

The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle
Written by Jim Butcher, art by Ardian Syaf (Del Rey/Dabel Brothers Publishing)
Girl Genius, Volume 8: Agatha Heterodyne and the Chapel of Bones Written by Kaja & Phil Foglio, art by Phil Foglio, colors by Cheyenne Wright (Airship Entertainment)
Fables: War and Pieces Written by Bill Willingham, pencilled by Mark Buckingham, art by Steve Leialoha and Andrew Pepoy, color by Lee Loughridge, letters by Todd Klein (DC/Vertigo Comics)
Schlock Mercenary: The Body Politic Story and art by Howard Tayler (The Tayler Corporation)
Serenity: Better Days Written by Joss Whedon & Brett Matthews, art by Will Conrad, color by Michelle Madsen, cover by Jo Chen (Dark Horse Comics)
Y: The Last Man, Volume 10: Whys and Wherefores Written/created by Brian K. Vaughan, pencilled/created by Pia Guerra, inked by Jose Marzan, Jr. (DC/Vertigo Comics)

Reminder: Site specific stuff usually needs to go to Fred. Pris has mutant abilities to do a restart, but anything non-social on the boards is not usually my domain. PMing me about it just delays your answer, especially if I'm afk from the boards for a bit.