Jim and Kitty are heading to DragonCon this week! His schedule is below. In the meantime, here are a few treats to enjoy…
WINTER LADY MOLLY FIGURINE
The sculptors at Hamilton Collection have created an officially-licensed Winter Lady Molly sculpture! It’s based on Chris McGrath’s cover art for the Shadowed Souls special editions. Reserve yours today.
DEATH MASKS PROMOTION
Want to revisit the earlier books in the series? BookBub is offering the ebook of Death Masks for $1.99 until September 8th.
DRAGONCON SCHEDULE
Friday, August 30, 2019
Male Stars of Fantasy/SF
Fri 11:30 am, Regency VI-VII-Hyatt
The best of the best tell their secrets of successful writing careers.
Other Panelists: Kevin J. Anderson, Michael Stackpole, Robert J. Sawyer, Brandon Sanderson. Moderator: Nancy Knight
The Heroes of High Fantasy
Fri 01:00 pm, Regency VI-VII-Hyatt
Authors of High Fantasy meet & tell us their tales of adventure & derring-do!
Other Panelists: Brandon Sanderson, Marie Brennan, Aleron Kong. Moderator: Jennifer Liang
An Hour with Jim Butcher
Fri 04:00 pm, Regency VI-VII-Hyatt
Interview and audience Q&A with the bestselling author of the Dresden Files, Codex Alera, & Cinder Spires series.
Moderator: Carol Malcolm
Autograph Session
Fri 05:30 pm, International Hall South 4-5 – Marriott
FAN EVENT: Sixth Annual Dresden Files Cosplay Photoshoot
Fri 06:00 – 08:00 pm, Walton-Spring Park (behind the Westin)
Magic Systems 101: Diverse Approaches in UF
Fri 10:00 pm, Chastain-1-2-Westin
A primary component of urban fantasy, the sources & uses of magic vary widely within the genre. Our panelists will explain the forms magic takes in their work & the role it plays in the stories they tell.
Other Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Melissa F. Olsen, R.R. Virdi, Tim Powers, Marie Brennan. Moderator: Carol Malcolm
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Keeping It Fresh When Your Story Has Books in the Double Digits
Sat 01:00 pm, Regency VI-VII – Hyatt
How do you keep a series fresh when the series gets into the double digits? What is it about these worlds that keeps the author coming back and back again? Readers become not just fixated but captivated with these stories in an ever-expanding literary landscape.
Other Panelists: David Weber, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Eric Flint. Moderator: Steve Saffel
Signing with Badali Jewelry
Sat 02:30 pm, Booths 2522 & 2524 — NOTE: Free timed ticket required. Stop by their booth ahead of time to secure your place in line.
NYT Bestselling Authors Tell All
Sat 04:00 pm, Centennial I-Hyatt
What does it take to get to the top? These bestselling authors discuss their careers, their works, their lives… and their secrets!
Other Panelists: Kevin J. Anderson, Sherrilyn Kenyon, John D. Ringo, Larry Niven. Moderator: Nancy Knight
Signing
Sat 05:30 pm, Booth 2719 in Americas Mart, Floor 2
FAN EVENT: “Red Sun” Screening
Sat 10:00 pm – 12:30am, Westin Chastain I-J
Tower of Turtles Productions presents its full-length feature Dresden Universe fan film, Red Sun. The story takes place between Small Favor and Turn Coat. (Mature Audiences Only)
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Signing
Sunday 11:30 am, Booth 2719 in Americas Mart, Floor 2
Stirring the Creativity Pot
Sun 04:00 pm, Embassy CD – Hyatt
Today’s most creative writers discuss their secrets for developing the freshest ideas, plots & characters.
Other Panelists: Janny Wurts, Chelsea Quinn Yarbo, Chris A. Jackson. Moderator: Bill Fawcet
Monday, September 2, 2019
Visitors From Beyond: Ghost and Spirits in UF
Mon 01:00 pm, Chastain 1-2 – Westin
Ghosts of all varieties, from the helpful to the truly terrifying, make appearances in the works of our panel authors, who will explain why they chose to use these beings in their work.
Other Panelists: Eric R. Asher, Walter H. Hunt, Leanna Renee Hieber, Amanda DeWees, Tim Powers. Moderator: Carol Malcolm
