Two schedules today! First, it’s time to get excited for the upcoming release of The Aeronaut’s Windlass! Here’s our schedule of sample chapter and art postings:
8/25 – Prologue and Cover Art Desktop Downloads
9/01 – Chapter 1 and Maps Reveal
9/08 – Chapter 2
9/15 – Chapter 3
9/22 – Chapter 4
9/29 – Book’s Release
Next, Jim’s schedule for DragonCon on Labor Day Weekend!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Autograph Session
Location: International Hall South – Marriott
Tentative Panelists: Jim Butcher, Les Johnson, Peter F Hamilton
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Autograph Session
Location: International Hall South – Marriott
Tentative Panelists: Cinda Williams Chima, Jim Butcher, L. Andrew Cooper
4:00pm – 5:00pm: New York Times Best Selling Authors
Description: Hear the bestsellers discuss their projects and their pathways to bringing a book from idea to publication.
Location: Regency VI – VII – Hyatt
Tentative Panelists: Peter F Hamilton, Michael Stackpole, Laurell K. Hamilton, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Nancy Knight
07:00 pm – 8:00pm: My Favorite Book Is a TV Show
Description: You loved the book, hated the show. Or vice versa. What happened between the page & the screen?
Location: Augusta Ballroom – Westin
Tentative Panelists: Jim Butcher, Todd McCaffrey
10:00 pm – 11:00pm: Heroism and Sacrifice
Description: UF protagonists who sacrifice happiness to make the world better for others.
Location: Chastain ED – Westin
Tentative Panelists: Jim Butcher, Carrie Vaughn, Myke Cole, Richard Kadrey, Linda Robertson, S. J. Harper, Faith Hunter
Bonus: After the “Heroism and Sacrifice” panel, the “Night Light” fan film crew have a panel for their upcoming Dresden Files fan film, “Red Sun,” in the same room at 11:30pm! Check it out!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Autograph Session at Badali Jewelry
Location: Booth #2422 & 2424, Dealer’s Room at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart
Note: Free Ticket Required for Signing, Available at Booth #2422
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Magnificent Men of SF/F Fiction
Description: Fan-favorite writers reveal current and future projects and tips for aspiring writers.
Location: Regency VI – VII – Hyatt
Tentative Panelists: A. J. Hartley, Kevin J. Anderson, Jim Butcher, John D. Ringo, Jack McDevitt, Nancy Knight
10:00pm – 11:00pm: Comedy and Calamity: Humor in UF
Description: Authors share ideas on combining humor w/ more serious aspects. Laughs guaranteed.
Location: Chastain ED – Westin
Tentative Panelists: Delilah S. Dawson, Richard Kadrey, Carrie Vaughn, Jim Butcher, Eric R Asher, Chuck Wendig
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
10:00am – 11:00am: An Hour with Jim Butcher
Description: Interview & Q&A w/ author of the Dresden Files, Codex Alera, & Cinder Spires series.
Location: Regency VI – VII – Hyatt
02:30pm – 3:30pm: Fantasy Noir
Description: The seedy underbelly of fantasy lit isn’t JUST about the fangs, the grit, the gore. But, you know. Those help.
Location: Augusta Ballroom – Westin
Tentative Panelists: Jim Butcher, Delilah S. Dawson, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
5:30pm – 6:30pm: Autograph Session
Location: International Hall South – Marriott
Tentative Panelists: Jack Campbell, Jim Butcher, Ciara Knight, Laurell K. Hamilton
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
10:00am – 11:00am: Realms of the Dead: Ghosts and Spirits in UF
Description: Panelists discuss the various types of ghosts and spirits found in the genre
Location: Chastain ED – Westin
Tentative Panelists: Jim Butcher, Leanna Renee Hieber, Gail Z. Martin, D.B. Jackson, Karen E. Taylor, Myke Cole