Jim at DragonCon 2015: September 4-7

[Priscellie]

Jim will attend DragonCon again in Atlanta, GA, on Labor Day Weekend!  Their website: http://www.dragoncon.org/

Jim's schedule:

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

4:00 pm - 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

[slayn]

The question was asked over in the Cinder Spires subforum, but I think it bears asking here, too.

Is there any chance of an early release of The Aeronaut's Windlass at DragonCon?

[Priscellie]

I heard months ago that Jim had floated the idea to Penguin, but I don't recall if a decision was made.  I'll ask!

[Serack]

If I do go to this one, I'll gift Jim with a large cooler of ice, because if they do early release it there, a large quantity of them will probably be signed in advance, in addition of all the live signings he will participate in.

[Dannyboy]

I just looked at my collection, I have zero books by Jim that need signing.  Unless the Cinder Spires book is available at con I can actually skip the signing lines...  Who would have thunk it?

Danny
Going to Dragoncon for the 14th time

[slayn]

I just looked at my collection, I have zero books by Jim that need signing.  Unless the Cinder Spires book is available at con I can actually skip the signing lines...  Who would have thunk it?

Same here.  Hell, if the publisher does allow an early release, The Missing Volume will probably have several stacks of signed copies, meaning you can still skip the signing lines .

[Priscellie]

Penguin gave out a few dozen Cinder Spires ARCs at SDCC.  If they decide not to release the book early at the con, I expect some lucky fans will still come away with copies for signing!

Though the ARCs don't have my maps in them, so really, what's the point of them?

[Serack]

Penguin gave out a few dozen Cinder Spires ARCs at SDCC.  If they decide not to release the book early at the con, I expect some lucky fans will still come away with copies for signing!

Though the ARCs don't have my maps in them, so really, what's the point of them?

*sputter*

must.  see.  priscelliemaps. 

That's one of the worst things about e-readers, is the map rendering. 

*puppydog eyes*

[Dannyboy]

Same here.  Hell, if the publisher does allow an early release, The Missing Volume will probably have several stacks of signed copies, meaning you can still skip the signing lines .

Ack!  If it wasn't signed while I watched it doesn't count!

Anyway, Jim Butcher signing lines have the coolest fans in them.  Totally worth it.

Danny

[Serack]

Ack!  If it wasn't signed while I watched it doesn't count!

Anyway, Jim Butcher signing lines have the coolest fans in them.  Totally worth it.

Danny

True stuff, when I did the DC signing in 2012, I found myself right behind Tiracakes, who built the original WoJ interview link sticky.

[bear]

I cant find him listed on the website anywhere.  I cant go to Dragoncon, but I have someone that is willing ot take a book there for me to get autographed as long as i am taking care of any costs involved

[slayn]

I cant find him listed on the website anywhere.  I cant go to Dragoncon, but I have someone that is willing ot take a book there for me to get autographed as long as i am taking care of any costs involved

He's still listed.  http://dragoncon.org/?q=guests#B  Scroll down a bit.

Priscellie: Any word on a potential early release of The Aeronaut's Windlass?

[Dannyboy]

I cant find him listed on the website anywhere.  I cant go to Dragoncon, but I have someone that is willing ot take a book there for me to get autographed as long as i am taking care of any costs involved

As slayn points out, he's going.  As for costs it's just the line you have to wait in.  He doesn't charge for book signings (does any author?)

Danny

[slayn]

(does any author?)

That depends on how you want to define it.  A lot of really big authors (King, Martin, even Jim I think) often do events that you have to buy a ticket to attend, but can get a book signed afterward.  Whether you consider the cost associated as payment for hearing them speak for an hour or for the signature is a matter of semantics.

That said, all of Jim's signings at DragonCon will be free, you just have to wait in a (very long) line (or show up really early).

[AndiSue]

Penguin gave out a few dozen Cinder Spires ARCs at SDCC.  If they decide not to release the book early at the con, I expect some lucky fans will still come away with copies for signing!

Though the ARCs don't have my maps in them, so really, what's the point of them?

I'm glad I saw this - I usually just go straight to eBook but I didn't know there would be illustrations!  Too bad I can't get it before DragonCon so YOU can sign it, too, Priscellie!