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