Join Jim for a Writing Craft Discussion at Magical Words

Join Jim this afternoon for a discussion on writing craft at MagicalWords.net!

Read Jim’s post on How to Build a Villain, then join the discussion! He’ll be responding to questions and comments all this afternoon, until he has to mosey over to McLean, VA, for his signing at Tyson’s Corner at 7pm.

Of course, please note that as this is intended to be a discussion of writing craft, those are the only comments/questions he’ll respond to. This is not a general Q&A, so please don’t ask non-writing-related questions.

Late Breaking Update to Tyson’s Corner Signing Rules

We got our information about the Tyson’s Corner signing third-hand, and unfortunately the info suffered from a bit of a “game of telephone” effect. What we posted earlier was not accurate. Here’s a direct quote from Barnes & Noble as to the rules for the Tyson’s Corner, VA signing today:

All customers must have a receipt for Ghost Story from any Barnes & Noble or bn.com and they are welcome to have any of Jim’s other titles autographed.  As the guidelines have been communicated for almost two months now to many, many customers, our team will continue to relay the original message to callers (we are only a three days out from the event now), but we will most certainly take care any of those attendees who bring additional backlist. 

The main change here is that your receipt must be for Ghost Story from any B&N store (online or physical). You’re welcome to bring your back-list Jim Butcher titles (including the Dresden Files RPG — Fred Hicks will be there as well) to be signed alongside.

Updated Signing Rules for VA, NY

There’s been some confusion about the rules as laid down by Barnes & Noble for Jim’s signing tour. Turns out the confusion is because there are different rules for each location! We just got the update from Jim’s publicity team, who are fresh to this discovery as well (too late to give the word about the Atlanta signing — our apologies).

Here’s what we know about this coming week:

8/1, McLean, VA at Tyson’s Corner: A recent B&N receipt for any of Jim Butcher’s books is required to join the signing line. Passes handed out at 5pm.

8/2, NYC, NY at Tribeca: The first 200 customers to buy GHOST STORY at the store get guaranteed seating, all others are standing room. Passes handed out at 10am.

Happy Release Day: Ghost Story!

The long-awaited thirteenth book in The Dresden Files is released today in the U.S.!

Order a copy through the Jim-Butcher.com store to keep this site going strong, or support your favorite local independent bookstore! Or if you’re lucky enough to be within driving distance of one of Jim’s signings, grab a copy at that store to thank them for hosting the awesome authors you love. If you prefer audio format, you can delight your eardrums with John Glover’s reading at Audible.

Fans are now invited to participate in Ghost Story discussion on the forum, but please read our spoiler policy first to make sure you’re posting in the appropriate place.

HAPPY READING!