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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

Peace Talks is complete! The final chapter is now in the betas’ sinister clutches, and soon it’ll be off to his editor and on to publication. We should have a release date for you very soon!

DRESDEN GOES GREY

In the meantime, Jim has a new short story in LJ Hachmeister and RR Virdi’s multi-author anthology, “Parallel Worlds: The Heroes Within.” It’s set in the Dresden universe, but it has a very unconventional protagonist: shapeshifter-for-hire Goodman Grey! This anthology is slated for release in electronic edition October 8th, but you can preorder your copy here. There will also be a physical edition at some point, but the details are still being hammered out. We’ll keep you informed!

TRAILER TALK

Loving the rush of trailers coming out of Comic Con this weekend?  So are we.  In fact, we love trailers so much that we’re currently in pre-production on a book trailer for Peace Talks!  It’ll be a live action, cinematic-style production that promotes the book like it could be the next big Marvel movie, albeit with a tiny fraction of their budget. 😀 

We know there’s a crazy amount of talent in the fandom, so we’re looking to hire fans of the series that are qualified pros in the filmmaking world to join our scrappy little band. We’re filming in Los Angeles, so all candidates must be LA local (unless willing to cover their own housing and transportation) and eligible to work in the United States.

Crew: Please send your resume, portfolio/reel, and references to industriosapictures@gmail.com.

• Camera Team: DP, 1st and 2nd ACs, Grips, Gaffer, DIT.
• Production Designer and Assistant
• Costume Designer
• Hair and Make Up Artists: Beauty MUA, FX MUA, and Hair Stylist.
• Sound Recordist/Boom Operator
• Editor
• Sound Editor and Mixer
• Composer
• VFX Artists and Compositors (don’t need to be local)

Performers: Both SAG and Non-Union actors are invited to apply. Look for “The Dresden Files: Peace Talks” on Actors Access/Breakdown Express for list of characters and descriptions. We’re holding the next set of auditions this weekend, July 27th and 28th, so please submit your headshot, resume, and reel via Actors Access by noon Pacific this Thursday, July 24th. EDIT: We’re holding a second set of auditions August 10th and 11th! Please submit by noon Thursday, August 8th.

Locations: Also, if you’re in a position of influence to help us gain access to the following spaces in or around Los Angeles, please let us know at industriosapictures@gmail.com!

• Castle-y or Gothic interior
• Beach or Pool
• Old World pub (or a room with a lot of wood that could be strategically shot to look like one)
• Soundstage

We’re so exited to get to work! And now, back to squeeing over that tweet.

CONNECTICON CONNECTION

Jim will be making a surprise appearance at ConnectiCon this weekend, July 12-14! Here’s his schedule:

Q&A/Reading: 
Saturday, 4-5pm — Cityside 3 (MR 24-25)

Signings:
Friday, 2-3pm
Saturday, 2-3pm and 5-6pm
Sunday: 12-1pm

Hope to see you there!

WESTERCON WRAP-UP

Also, we have video of two of Jim’s panels from WesterCon last weekend. They include some tantalizing tidbits of new information (including a very mischievous question from his wife Kitty in part 2 of the Villains panel), so enjoy!

Taxonomy of Villains: Part 1, Part 2
Spotlight Q&A: Part 1, Part 2

Quick Note: Tor listed the wrong dates for their Brief Cases giveaway. It runs/ran from July 2nd to TODAY, July 5th! Enter by midnight Eastern Time tonight if you’d like to be entered in the drawing.

And bit belatedly, we have Jim’s schedule for WesterCon/SpikeCon this weekend in Layton, Utah! Jim’s wife Kitty Krell is also being celebrated as Cosplay Guest of Honor, so if you have any interest in costuming and corsetry, be sure to check out her panels.

Friday, July 5th :

Combat in SF & Fantasy
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Stratus 9
What makes for a great combat scene? What should you know about weapons? fighting styles? the visceral experience of being in combat? Let’s discuss what works and how some authors have created amazing scenes.
Other panelists: David Weber, Jonathan Brazee, Julie Frost

Writing Excuses Interview
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm, Meridian Ballroom (CDGH)

Signing
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Autograph 1

Taxonomy of Villains
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Zephyr
Not all villains are created equally, nor should they be. Lucifer, Sauron, Loki, the Joker, Smaug, and Grendel each have different power levels, wants, and needs. How do you make a villain equal to the needs of your story?
Other panelists: Daniel Craig Friend, Julie Frost, Valerie Estelle Frankel

Match Game: Friday Edition
9:30 pm – 12:00 am, Meridian Ballroom (CDGH)
Get ready to match the stars! In this SF/F-themed version of the classic 1970s game show, contestants vie to guess how our panel will answer fill-in-the-blank questions like “Captain Kirk has the biggest ___ in Starfleet!” Contestants will be selected from the audience, and all contestants selected will win a prize, even if it’s only a Lovely Parting Gift.
Moderator: Kevin Standlee
Other panelists: Andrew Trembley, Eric Flint, Kevin Roche, Kuma Bear, Lisa Hayes, Lynn Gold

Saturday, July 6th:

Author Spotlight
10:15 am – 11:15 am, Meridian Ballroom (CDGH)
Westercon 72 Author Guest of Honor Jim Butcher, discusses the multiple worlds of his books and answers questions. Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and a new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires.

Badali Jewelry Signing
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm, Meridian A & B
Signing requires a free ticket. Pick one up at the Badali booth any time beforehand. They sometimes sell out, so the sooner the better!

Sunday, July 7th , 2019

Closing Ceremonies
4 pm – 5 pm, Meridian Ballroom (CDGH)

We know it’s not the update you’re waiting for, but hopefully you’ll think it’s still cheerworthy!

First, we’re pleased to announce that Jim and Kitty will be returning to DragonCon this year. We don’t yet have their schedule for panels and signings, but we’ll update the site as soon as we have those details. In the meantime, if you’re a fan of cosplay, we suggest you consider attending the annual Dresden Files DragonCon Cosplay Shoot. It’s a lot of fun! Hope to see you there.

Next, Tor is holding a giveaway for the new paperback edition of Brief Cases! If you haven’t picked up this collection of Dresdenverse short stories, you’ll definitely want to. It contains twelve new stories from a variety of perspectives, including Harry, Marcone, Molly, Butters, Luccio, and even Maggie and Mouse! Will you be one of the lucky five to snag a copy?

Their sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec). To enter, comment on their post beginning at 2:00PM ET on July 2nd. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59 PM ET on July 5th. Void outside the United States and Canada. Limit one entry per person or household.

If you don’t feel like trying your luck or if you want to read it faster, you can buy a copy from our store.