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Sample Chapters?
« on: July 20, 2015, 10:35:08 PM »
So are we getting sample chapters for taw? 


Cause by my count that would mean august would be the start.

Anyone have any idea?
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2015, 03:31:24 AM »
The prologue & 1st chapter were freely given out at the SDCC booth, & think if asked, Penguin would give the okay to release these.  I've already sent Pricisilla a PM on the matter.

You might also want to check out this thread:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,45585.0.html

At SDCC I acquired a Advanced Reader copy & on the back are a list of places, events & capaign where said advanced book is to be distributed. 

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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2015, 08:11:59 PM »
The second chapter was released as a sample here back in March.
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2015, 11:31:41 PM »
That is only an excerpt from chapter 2, not all of it (its about 1/3rd of the chapter by a quick guesstimate).  Plus, I think people would appreciate being able to read the prologue & chapter 1.

Both were released on a easy to grab leaflet that was at the Penguin booth, so I wouldn't think Penguin would have issue putting those chapters up if asked.  I myself have the advanced reader's copy that was available to people following the @acerocbooks twitter account while at SDCC 2015 (which I did attend).

Tweets such as this one:
https://twitter.com/AceRocBooks/status/619656364441243648

I hope to give a review of sorts this weekend, but I warn you I'm horrible at these kind of things.  I'd also like to post pictures of the cover & back of my advanced reader copy, but I need to check with the mods on that.  I mean, I can't see any issue, but maybe I'm missing something.

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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2015, 06:28:12 PM »
That is only an excerpt from chapter 2, not all of it (its about 1/3rd of the chapter by a quick guesstimate).  Plus, I think people would appreciate being able to read the prologue & chapter 1.

Both were released on a easy to grab leaflet that was at the Penguin booth, so I wouldn't think Penguin would have issue putting those chapters up if asked.  I myself have the advanced reader's copy that was available to people following the @acerocbooks twitter account while at SDCC 2015 (which I did attend).

Tweets such as this one:
https://twitter.com/AceRocBooks/status/619656364441243648

I hope to give a review of sorts this weekend, but I warn you I'm horrible at these kind of things.  I'd also like to post pictures of the cover & back of my advanced reader copy, but I need to check with the mods on that.  I mean, I can't see any issue, but maybe I'm missing something.

Check the review I slapped up on goodreads, which basically summarizes all the fun stuff Jim has said about it in interviews.
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2015, 06:43:08 PM »
They will be doing a sample chapter starting the month prior to release, per Priscellie.  Such things have usually been one chapter per week, released each Tuesday. 
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2015, 07:42:36 PM »
They will be doing a sample chapter starting the month prior to release, per Priscellie.  Such things have usually been one chapter per week, released each Tuesday.

Excellent!  I look forward to it
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2015, 07:08:58 PM »
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #8 on: August 01, 2015, 02:17:14 AM »
They will be doing a sample chapter starting the month prior to release, per Priscellie.  Such things have usually been one chapter per week, released each Tuesday.

Where are the sample chapters released to?

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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2015, 02:28:40 PM »
Where are the sample chapters released to?
To the main webpage, here is an example
http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/skin-game-15/skin-game-chapter-1

So when it is time go to www.jim-butcher.com click books -> The Cinder Spires -> The Aeronaut's Windlass ->Chapter  1.

Links will also be posted in the forum when a sample chapter is released.
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2015, 05:24:22 PM »
I've noticed that the prologue was scheduled to be released as a sample yesterday, but there doesn't seem to be a link to it.  Anyone know what's up?
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2015, 05:36:36 PM »
Just follow the directions that Magnus gave in the post before you.


So when it is time go to www.jim-butcher.com click books -> The Cinder Spires -> The Aeronaut's Windlass ->Chapter  1.



You have to click books at the top of the page, not forum.
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« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2015, 05:48:06 PM »
FWIW this is the direct link to the first installment: http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/cinder-spires/the-aeronauts-windlass-1/aeronauts-windlass-prologue

The directions above, however, will allow you to find each new installment as it is posted.
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Re: Sample Chapters?
« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2015, 10:35:21 PM »
Oh God, I couldn't get throught the first line. Why those names, whyyyyy?  :o
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« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2015, 02:07:10 PM »
Are you kidding, those names are glorious!  You just don't get that kind of wonderful nonsense outside of something like steampunk.
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