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Great news! Captain’s Fury shot to #17 on the New York Times Bestseller list for hardcover fiction. Congratulations to Jim! If you haven’t read it yet, snag a copy from the Jim-Butcher.com store.
Also, we have big news on the short story front! Jim has announced that he will be participating in Kevin J. Anderson’s “Blood Lite” anthology, featuring humorous horror stories. Jim reveals:

It’s called ‘Harry’s Day Off.’ You know, I thought it would be nice to just have a Dresden Files story where nothing happens. Harry has a quiet day at home reading a book. Hey, it could happen. 🙂

Watch this website for further details, and discuss this topic on the forums here.
In other short story news, don’t forget to pre-order My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon, the short story anthology featuring Jim’s “Heorot.” It arrives in bookstores December 26th! It recently received a glowing review and four-star rating from Romantic Times, which you can read in editor P.N. Elrod’s Livejournal.
Remember, the store is also your source for Jim Butcher books, shirts, audio books, posters, and more! If you’re still looking for a holiday gift for similarly-minded friends, family, and enemies you wish to convert to friends, you can’t go wrong! Also, don’t forget the Harry vs. Kalshazzak poster offered by the Dabel Brothers, publishers of the upcoming Dresden Files graphic novel. Nothing quite says holiday cheer like a naked wizard hurling lightning at a giant toad demon.

Jim plugs his NERO gaming group here! If you live in the general vicinity of Kansas/Missouri/Oklahoma/Nebraska and want to kill some imaginary monsters alongside one of your favorite writers, you’re invited to join the fun!
Discuss this post here.

Dying to dress your walls in all things Dresden? Know a huge fan in need of a holiday surprise? You’re in luck! The Dabel Brothers have just released an exclusive poster featuring a scene from “Storm Front” that’s sure to make any fan smile.
The poster features Harry Dresden from Jim Butcher’s “The Dresden Files,” in a scene fans of the novels will likely remember: Harry is attacked by the toad demon Kalshazzak and ends up out in the street, in the nude, with his date, Susan. (After all, a date with Harry Dresden is an invitation to expect the unexpected!) The poster depicts the exciting climax of the battle, as Harry channels the power of a storm and blasts the demon with a bolt of lightning.
The poster measured 18×24 inches and will be printed on heavy, glossy paper that is suitable for framing or simply for decorating a wall. Best of all, it’s only $14.99, plus shipping. Posters will be carefully rolled and shipped in packing tubes. The Dabel Brothers guarantee all orders placed by December 15th ­will be delivered in time for Christmas!
It’s easy to order — just head over to The Dabel Brothers’ website and click on the “Store” tab, or go here. Discuss this news on the forum here.

Captain’s Fury, fourth novel in the Codex Alera, hits bookshelves in the US today! If you can’t make it to a bookstore or you don’t live in the US, you can always order it from Amazon through the Jim-Butcher.com store.
Also, we now have a blurb for the upcoming anthology My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon, edited by P.N. Elrod. It shouldn’t be too difficult to guess which mini-description applies to Jim’s Dresden short story, “Heorot.”

What newly married couple doesn’t dream of a romantic retreat where they can escape the world for a while—but what happens when supernatural forces intrude on their wedded bliss?
Nine of today’s hottest paranormal authors answer that question in this all-star collection of supernatural stories. Can a vampire-hunter enjoy her honeymoon when she’s just learned that her new hubby is a werewolf? How can newlyweds focus on their wedding night when their honeymoon suite is haunted by feuding ghosts? And what’s a wizard to do when a gruesome monster kidnaps the bride on her way home from the wedding?
With so much otherworldly mayhem awaiting our newlyweds, will they ever get around to the honeymoon itself? Find out in…My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon.

The anthology is due in stores December 26th. Pre-order it today, and speculate here on the forums.

With a week to go until the official release of Captain’s Fury, fourth book in the Codex Alera, fans across the US are reporting sightings of the book already on the shelves!
If it’s not yet available in your area, why not order your copy on Amazon? In the meantime, check out sample chapters on the website here!
Share info about sightings with other fans here on the boards.