Jim participates in Worldbuilders 2010

Patrick Rothfuss, author of the much-lauded The Name of the Wind, is reprising his massive Worldbuilders fundraiser, benefiting Heifer International. Heifer is a global charity that helps people raise themselves up out of poverty and starvation. All over the world, Heifer promotes education, sustainable agriculture, and local industry. And Worldbuilders will match 50% of donations, meaning that a ten-dollar donation becomes fifteen dollars for Heifer!
Pat has accumulated a truly staggering number of contributions from writers, publishers, and other creatives that are being raffled or auctioned off to fans. For every 10 bucks you donate, your name will get entered into the drawing once, so $30 means three chances to win. Among over a thousand ridiculously cool autographed books, special edition works from Subterranean Press, and ARCs from your favorite writers, you could win any of the following Jim-related goodness:

  • Jim Butcher donated autographed copies of Grave Peril and Changes.
  • Subterranean press donated five signed and numbered limited leather-bound editions of Jim Butcher’s Backup, a novelette from Thomas’ point of view, illustrated by Mike Mignola. These go for hundreds of dollars on the collector’s market!
  • Alera map illustrator Priscilla Spencer donated an 18″x24″ Codex Alera Map poster signed by Jim and herself.

Pat is adding more items to the prize list every day, so keep an eye on his blog. If you have any questions, be sure to check out the FAQ first, then ask them in Pat’s blog comments rather than here.
The fundraiser ends December 13th, so be sure to check it out soon! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause, and perhaps win some cool stuff in the process.
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New titles from Subterranean Press

Subterranean Press has made the following announcement:


First, we should let you know that we’re down to the last twenty copies of Jim Butcher’s Grave Peril, the third entry in our Signed Limited Editions of the Dresden Files. We have the next three books, Summer Knight, Death Mask, and Blood Rites, under contract, as well as Side Jobs, his short story collection.
We’re now accepting preorders for both Summer Knight (projected to ship this Spring) and the short story collection, Sides Jobs (slated for the Fall). If you order both now, this week only, we’re offering $50 off the regular price of $150 for the two volumes.
Summer Knight has been fully proofread, and sent out to be illustrated by Vincent Chong. In fact, it’s next up on his to do list. The signature pages are being printed, and will be sent in the next two weeks to Jim Butcher to fit into his schedule. For Side Jobs, we’re commissioning Vincent to provide an illustration for each story, including the ultra-rare novelette, “Backup”, and the brand new 80 page novella, “Aftermath.” Both of these volumes will be printed on 80# Finch paper, with designs that complement earlier entries in the series.

Feel free to discuss this news on the forum, but please direct any questions to subpress@gmail.com.

Final issue of Storm Front hits stores today!

The explosive final issue (#8 of 8) of the graphic novel adaptation of Storm Front hits comics stores today! Check out a five-page preview at Dynamite’s website.

DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT VOLUME TWO #3
Adapted by Mark Powers
Cover by Ardian Syaf
Pencils by Brett Booth
Battered and beaten, Harry Dresden faces his final showdown with the Shadow Killer. With his own life on the line can Harry possibly stop him in time? The Dresden Files: Storm Front reaches a shattering climax loaded with all of Jim Butcher’s trademark mix of magic, mystery and adventure!
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This also marks our last issue illustrated by Brett Booth, who took over for Ardian when the title transitioned to Dynamite Entertainment. Thanks for a fantastic finale, Brett! Now, we’re pleased to welcome Chase Conley to the team as the penciller/inker for Dynamite’s upcoming adaptation of Fool Moon.
If you want a hint of what Chase’s take on Dresden will look like, you can check out his audition pieces in his blog: Harry, Murphy, and Thomas, and two sample pages from Fool Moon.

Side Jobs and a Happy Birthday!

Today is Jim’s birthday, but we fans are getting the presents! Side Jobs, the long-awaited Dresden Files short story collection, hits stores today. Grab it in hardcover from our store, or buy the audiobook from Audible.

The first short story collection in the #1 New York Times bestselling series-including a brand-new Harry Dresden novella!
Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher-a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. The tales range from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious. Also included is a new, never-before-published novella that takes place after the cliff-hanger ending of the new April 2010 hardcover, Changes. This is a must-have collection for every devoted Harry Dresden fan as well as a perfect introduction for readers ready to meet Chicago’s only professional wizard.

“Witty, fast-moving and well worked-out. Butcher’s yarns go along with the standard supernatural repertory while providing enough twists to keep things fresh and intriguing.” –Kirkus, Starred Review
“Die-hard fans who can’t wait for next year’s Ghost Story will want to rush to the final novella, “Aftermath,” starring Harry’s friend Karrin Murphy, but there are many others here worth reading… Adding value to this title are Butcher’s introductions to each story, filling the reader in on its place in the Dresden-verse time line and offering insight into the author’s intentions.” –Library Journal

Evil Hat, publishers of the Dresden Files RPG, are also giving us reason to celebrate. All this week (ending October 31st–Harry’s birthday), they’re knocking 10% off all DFRPG products on the Evil Hat webstore. Save $9 on the two books and get free shipping when you order them together, or pick up both PDFs for only $36.
Happy Birthday, Jim! And Happy Jim’s Birthday to us!
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Jim’s NYCC Schedule

Attending New York Comic Con? Come see Jim! Here’s his schedule:
FRIDAY:
7:30pm – 9pm – Epic Fantasy Panel in Rm 1A15, with Joe Abercrombie, Peter V. Brett, Jim Butcher, Naomi Novik, and Brandon Sanderson.
SATURDAY:
12pm – 1pm: official Con autograph signing (table A4 in Autograph Alley)
4pm – 6pm: Penguin booth signing (booth 2414)
7pm – 10pm: Fan Dinner (SOLD OUT)
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