Pensacon
http://pensacon.com/
Pensacola, FL
Feb 23rd – 26th

Does anyone know what Jim's schedule will be at PENSACON?

If possible it'd be really coold to see Mr. Butcher in the Washington D.C. area.

I've been pushing Dynamite to try to get him at Baltimore Comic Con for a few years. They always seem like they don't know who to talk with to get him scheduled.

I would love for him to come Maryland and/or DC! 

Where's the +100 button...

Serack, are you here yet? (Is that you dressed as Billy the werewolf?)

If you're talking about the University of Chicago T-shirt, that was probably me!

FaerieCon East
November 8th-10th
Baltimore, MD

Now in it’s sixth year, FaerieCon East remains the largest gathering of faerie artists and authors in the world. And this year, we are making a number of changes and and additions to make your FaerieCon experience even more fun, informative and inspiring. The FaerieCon universe continues to expand to embrace fantasy, steampunk, goth, metaphysics and many other genres who enjoy sharing their diverse interests and passions throughout the weekend.

http://faeriecon.com/

Two quick Questions:
What day would be the best to come out?
Is there a chance of stealing Jim for a Fan Dinner like MarsCon? <-- Subtle Emphasis...

Here's the link to their schedule:
http://faeriecon.com/convention-information/programming/

But I think I've pulled out the interesting bits below:

Friday November 8th

• 2:00-3:00 (Tack Suite) Jim Butcher “Heroes and the Other Guys: Creating Protagonists and Antagonists”
• 5:00-6:00 (Tack Suite) Author Tea: Drop by and see who’s hanging out.
Saturday November 9th

• 1:00 – 1:45 (Salon A) Seelie and Unseelie: Choosing Sides in Faerie: Jim Butcher, Charles deLint, Melissa Marr, Sarah Zettel
• 2:00-3:00 (Garden Room) Spotlight on Jim Butcher
Sunday November 10th

• 11:30 – 12:15  (Salon A) Faerie in the Marketplace (Authors): James Owen, Gavin Grant, Jim Butcher, Melissa Marr

A few years ago I asked for Mr. Butcher to come to Dragon-con and then contacted Dragon-con with the information on how to get him. Then the following year he was there. I got to where he was an hour early and was to late. I was told the line was to long already, so I left with my dreams crushed. I tried to make it to a signing in Atlanta but was in the hospital at the time. I try to keep a check on his signings hoping to get one close enough. Then I learn he will be at Dragon-con this year and I plan on getting to where he will be signing around 3 hours early.

Three hours early is a good idea. I showed up for the DC Signing for Ghost Story about two hours early and might not have gotten tickets if it wasn't for some good hearted Forumites who gave me their extra tickets.  The line was already out the store, down the hall, and out into the parking lot of the mall. 

My word of advice when you get to the CON, look for someone dressed up as Dresden and HANG ON!   

I just have one question is there a limit on how many books he will sign? My hotel is over a mile away and i don't want to lug all of these books around if I can't get them signed. I know some people would say that is not far, but it is for a one legged man.

The traditional limit is three items.  It's considered bad form to bring more than that and some venue's have firm restrictions that are even lower.

Does Mr. Butcher accept gifts? If so does he have a preference of adult beverage?

Jim, like several others on the forum, has stated that he doesn't usually drink any adult beverages.  Nothing against other people drinking, just personal choice.  His usual beverage was Coca-Cola, then Diet Coke, but now... I don't know.

Good luck at DRAGON-CON, wish I could go...

Jim's assistant informed me that the Maryland con wants to wait a bit longer to make the announcement.  It's in November, so don't worry about planning.

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   Any chance we can get this announcement to ease the pain of being stuck working over the holiday weekend?
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