We now have listings for the remaining Alera audio books!  Looks like
Penguin is very confident about audio sales of "Captain's Fury"!

Pre-order them through the Jim-Butcher.com store:

Released March 27: (next week!)
#4: Captain's Fury audiobook --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143143387/iagonet

Released November 20:
#1: Furies of Calderon audiobook --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/014314376X/iagonet
#2: Academ's Fury audiobook --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143143778/iagonet
#3: Cursor's Fury audiobook --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143143786/iagonet

Released November 25: (a solid week before the PF hardcover release!)
#5: Princeps' Fury audiobook --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143143751/iagonet
-- Captain's Fury in paperback --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0441016553/iagonet

Released December 2:
-- Princeps' Fury in hardcover --
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0441016383/iagonet

Subterranean Press, publishers of the upcoming Thomas-centric
novelette "Backup," is offering  an illustrated special edition of
<i>Storm Front</i>!  Only 526 copies will be printed, and given the
speed at which Backup's limited edition sold out, we recommend
snagging your copy as soon as possible!

Check out their website for further details:
http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=\
butcher02&Category_Code=PRE&Product_Count=7

Discuss this news on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,6628.0.html



Additionally, our news monkey realized that she accidentally sent two
recent news updates to the old, defunct list.  Here they are:

1.  "Backup" sample art leaked:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000263.php

2.  "Small Favor" pre-order madness, part 1!
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000256.php

Parts 2 and 3, for reference:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000258.php
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000259.php

We now have the cover art for "Backup," plus a status update on their
Special Edition of "Storm Front"!  From Subterranean Press:


We've completed the design and initial proofing of Jim Butcher's
Dresden Files novelette, Backup</a>. All that's left is for Jim to set
pen to the signature pages and take a final proofing tour through the
book himself. Mike Mignola (of Hellboy fame) has graced us with the
striking cover as well as four black-and-white interior illustrations,
making this a rare treat for Jim (and Mike's) many fans. Printed in
two colors throughout, with such great illustrations and a rare
glimpse at Harry Dresden's world through the eyes of his demon
brother, Thomas, "Backup" has turned into a very special project
indeed.

Collector's Note: A reminder that we're also doing a limited edition
of the first Dresden Files novel, "Storm Front," which is pre-selling
exceptionally well. In the two days since we first announced it for
preorder, over half of the print run for Storm Front has been
reserved. As we're only doing 526 copies, you might want to get your
order in soon or risk disappointment. We currently have a proposal in
with Jim's main publisher to do more of the Dresden Files novels as
limiteds, so now's your chance to get in on the ground floor.


See the cover:
http://jim-butcher.com/pics/Backup1sm.jpg

Discuss this post on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,5477.msg186445.html#msg186445

Pre-order Backup:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1596061820/iagonet

Pre-order the Special Edition of Storm Front:
http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Co\
de=SP&Product_Code=butcher02

"Small Favor," tenth book in The Dresden Files, is here!  It hit
stores in hardcover, audiobook, and digital formats April 1st.  If you
haven't already, you can snag a copy of the book at the
Jim-Butcher.com Store, linked below.  Also, be sure to check out Jim's
signing tour schedule and see if he will be coming to a bookstore near
you.

Our Store: http://www.jim-butcher.com/store

Jim's Tour Schedule: http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000246.php

The Butcher Block is back with a new style of episodes: Butcher
'Spress, all the news you mortals need to know!

Download the episode and browse the show notes here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000269.php

Discuss the episode on the forum here:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,6923.0.html

HUGE NEWS!  Small Favor's sales have been extraordinary, and the
bestseller lists are taking note.  Jim is:

#2 on the New York Times
#1 at Borders and Barnes & Noble,
#1 on Publishers Weekly, and
#3 on USA Today (which is a list of all books--fiction, nonfiction,
children's, etc--not separated by category)

Major congratulations to Jim!  Discuss this news at:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,6935.0.html

The first issue of the Dresden Files graphic novel, Welcome to the
Jungle, comes out TOMORROW!

Check out a FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW of the issue on Jim-Butcher.com:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000272.php

Use Diamond's Comic Shop Locator tool to find the store nearest you:
http://csls.diamondcomics.com/

As "Small Favor" rounds off its THIRD consecutive week on the New York
Times top 10 bestseller list, we have great news concerning both
Butchers!  Romantic Times Book Reviews announced their Career
Achievement and Reviewers' Choice Awards, and Shannon's "No Regrets"
won Best Romantic Intrigue.  Jim won their Career Achievement Award in
Urban Fantasy.  Congratulations!


Romantic Times' award lists:
http://www.romantictimes.com/2008/04/rt-award-winners.php

Purchase "Small Favor":
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0451461894/iagonet

Purchase "No Regrets": http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446618659/iagonet

Episode 2 of the Jim-Butcher.com news podcast, Butcher 'Spress, is up!
  Check it out here:
http://butcherblock.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=336067

It includes:
+ Details about the first scene of the eleventh Dresden novel, "Turn Coat"
+ "Princeps' Fury" cover art
+ Sample art, release dates, and more for the upcoming illustrated
Dresden adventures from Subterranean Press and the Dabel Brothers
+ A convenient timeline of release dates and upcoming cons/signings
...and more!

Issue #2 of the Dresden Files comic, "Welcome to the Jungle," has been
moved forward to May 21st!  Fans will get to enjoy the second issue a
week earlier than we'd previously thought.

The reprint of Issue #1 has been moved back to June 11th.

Discuss the comic on the forums:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/board,25.0.html

The second issue of the Dresden Files graphic novel, Welcome to the
Jungle, comes out May 21st!

Check out a FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW of the issue on Jim-Butcher.com:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000277.php

Use Diamond's Comic Shop Locator tool to find the store nearest you:
http://csls.diamondcomics.com/

A note from Jim:

As we did last year, me and my gang of gaming friends are
participating in the Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer
Society.  If you're of a mind to help support a good cause, need a tax
writeoff, or are just feeling generous, feel free to drop by the link
below and throw a few nickels in the kitty!  The donation will applied
in the name of our fundraising team, and maybe help us beat out those
big corporate teams that outdid us last year. :)

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeHighPlainsDivision?pg\
=personal&fr_id=5833&fr_id=5833&px=7280957

Jim


Jim is also auctioning off a bunch of signed UK-edition Dresden books!
  All the money goes to the ACS, so bid generously.  Unlike Madrigal
Raith, they do accept PayPal!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220244789353&ssPageName=\
STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012


If either of these links cut off or don't appear to work, you can find
them by clicking through the Jim-Butcher.com news post:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000280.php

The third issue of the Dresden Files graphic novel, Welcome to the
Jungle, comes out tomorrow!

Check out a FIVE-PAGE PREVIEW of the issue on Jim-Butcher.com:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000283.php


Additionally, Episode 3 of the Jim-Butcher.com news podcast, Butcher
'Spress, is up!  Check it out here:
http://butcherblock.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=351955

It includes:
+ Jim's fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society
+ The scoop on Jim's next anthology
+ The titles of the books in the Apocalyptic Trilogy
+ A spoiler-free review of the upcoming novelette "Backup"
+ A convenient timeline of release dates and upcoming cons/signings
...and MORE!

First, Chris McGrath has posted the cover for "Turn Coat", eleventh
book in The Dresden Files!  The book hits stores April 7, 2009.

View it full-sized on Chris' website here:
http://www.christianmcgrath.com/mainpages/turn_coat.html

Discuss this cover on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,8271.msg21013.html


And second, coming to San Diego Comic Con? So is Jim! Check out the
schedule of Jim-related events!
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000284.php

The fourth and final issue of "Welcome to the Jungle" hits stores
today!  Read the exciting conclusion to the original tale written by
Jim Butcher and pencilled by Ardian Syaf.  Find a comics store near
you with Diamond's Comics Shop Locator:
http://csls.diamondcomics.com/

Unfortunately, due to the chaos of Comic Con, we don't have a preview
for you this month, but we do have a special sneak preview of the
upcoming adaptation of "Storm Front," which is slated for late
October.  "Storm Front" will be adapted by Mark Powers ("Spooks" and
"G.I. Joe" for Devil's Due) and pencilled by Ardian Syaf.

Check out the preview:
http://www.dabelbrothers.com/index.php?categoryid=16&p2_articleid=10

Discuss it on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,8234.0.html

We now have desktop wallpapers featuring Chris McGrath's fantastic
cover art for "Turn Coat," eleventh book in The Dresden Files!

Download yours here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000289.php

The Fantasy Book Critic blog brings us the blurb for "Turn Coat,"
eleventh book in The Dresden Files!

The Warden Morgan has been accused of treason
against the Wizards of the White Council--and there's
only one, final punishment for that crime.  He's on the
run, wants his name cleared, and needs someone with
a knack for backing the underdog.  Someone like Harry
Dresden.

Now, Harry must uncover a traitor within the Council,
keep a less-than-agreeable Morgan under wraps, and
avoid coming under scrutiny himself.  And a single
mistake may cost someone his head--someone like
Harry.

"Turn Coat" hits bookshelves April 7th, 2009.  Pre-order it through
the Jim-Butcher.com store below!


Fantasy Book Critic also brings us the cover art for "Mean Streets,"
an upcoming book containing paranormal mystery novellas by Jim
Butcher, Simon R. Green, Kat Richardson, and Thomas E. Sniegoski.
View the cover art and learn about Jim's story here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000291.php

"Mean Streets" is slated for January 6th, 2009.  Pre-order it below!


Fantasy Book Critic:
http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2008/08/upcoming-2009-releases-part-one.ht\
ml

Pre-order Turn Coat:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0451462564/iagonet

Pre-order Mean Streets:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0451462491/iagonet

Subterranean Press has just released the cover piece for their
illustrated edition of "Storm Front," featuring art by Vincent Chong.

Check it out and learn how to pre-order your copy here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000292.php

Jim and Shannon will be doing a joint book signing on October 4, from
2-4PM at the Borders Express Independence Center!

18805 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 795-1161

Discuss this on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,8947.0.html


In addition, the Dabel Brothers bring us the scoop on the hardcover
trade of "Welcome to the Jungle," a graphic novel prequel to "Storm
Front," here: http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000294.php

The first of six "Princeps' Fury" sample chapters will be posted at
midnight MDT tonight!  That's 2AM EST, 1AM Central, and 11PM Pacific.
We'll be posting new chapters, one every Tuesday, through September
and October (running from the Prologue to Chapter Five).

"Princeps' Fury," fifth book in the Codex Alera, arrives November 25th
in both hardcover and audio format.

Pre-order it in hardcover:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0441016383/iagonet

or audio CD, performed by Kate Reading:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143143751/iagonet

Apologies for the delay!  There was a glitch in the automated code.
It's now fixed, and all subsequent sample chapters should be on time.

Read the "Princeps' Fury" prologue:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/alera/5/

Discuss it with fellow fans:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9016.0.html

The Dabel Brothers, publishers of the Dresden Files graphic novels,
are hosting a Dresden Files Halloween Costume Contest!  Check out all
the rules (and the list of AWESOME prizes) here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000297.php

The deadline for entries is November 1st, so get to work!

I can't wait to see what folks come up with.  Dresden fans have shown
themselves to be an extraordinarily talented and creative bunch of
individuals--this is definitely going to be a contest worth watching!
Thanks to the Dabel Brothers for giving the fans this opportunity to
show their appreciation for Jim's books and strut their stuff!

Discuss the contest on the forum here:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9068.0.html


Additionally, the Jim-Butcher.com store has a new look! Hopefully,
this format will be a bit less overwhelming, both to navigate and to
keep updated!  We also hope to set up affiliate programs with other
online retailers over the next few weeks. Thanks to Fred for his
tireless efforts for the site!

The Store:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/store

Let us know your thoughts:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9070.0.html

Subterranean Press has a very exciting announcement!  "Backup," the
Thomas-centric novelette illustrated by Mike Mignola, is in stock and
shipping!

From the SubPress website:

"Please note: Including the Limited Edition copies, we have nearly
10,000 copies of Jim Butcher's new Dresden Files novelette, Backup, to
ship. It's going to take us a few weeks to get everything out the
door, at least. We'd appreciate if everyone would refrain from
emailing about their order status until the end of October, so we can
focus on packing and getting books out the door. One further note, and
an apology. We completely flaked and did not have a separate dust
jacket designed for the limited edition. Our apologies to everyone."



Backup will be available via Subterranean Press in three editions:

Lettered: 26 signed lettered copies, specially bound, housed in a
custom traycase (Sold Out)

Limited: 500 signed numbered copies, bound in leather (Sold Out)

Trade: full cloth bound hardcover copies: $20
Buy it from the Jim-Butcher.com store:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/store/?ptype=Novella

Discuss this on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9169.0.html

SubPress:
http://subterraneanpress.com/index.php/2008/10/01/jim-butcher-backup-in-stock-an\
d-shipping/

At long last, we have the details for the remaining Dresden Files audio books!

Fans of the previous audio books will be thrilled to learn James
Marsters has been signed to read the audios of

DEATH MASKS
BLOOD RITES
DEAD BEAT
PROVEN GUILTY
WHITE NIGHT
and
TURN COAT

Although our release dates are tentative/subject to change, the plan
is to release the audios of PROVEN GUILTY, WHITE NIGHT, and TURN COAT
simultaneous with the hardcover of TURN COAT in April 2009.

The audio of DEATH MASKS would be released simultaneous with our
hardcover reissue in November 2009, while the audios of BLOOD RITES
and DEAD BEAT would be released simultaneous with our hardcover
reissue of BLOOD RITES in July 2010.

We'll keep you updated on the release schedule if anything changes.
We'll also post links to the Jim-Butcher.com store as soon as they are
available for preorder.

Discuss this news on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9183.0.html


Additionally, some questions raised in response to the previous post
about "Backup" have been answered here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000300.php

The trade edition of "Welcome to the Jungle" is here!  Find it at your
favourite bookstore or comics shop today!

The trade compile all four issues of the "Storm Front" prequel,
written by Jim Butcher and pencilled by Ardian Syaf.  It's available
in two editions: The first, released through Del Rey, will be
available at your local bookstores and comics stores, as well as
online retailers like Amazon.. The second, released through Diamond,
will only be available in comics shops. It's the Dabels' gesture of
thanks to comics shops for helping to make the series such a rousing
success!

Check out a review from Fantasy Book Critic:
http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2008/10/dresden-files-welcome-to-jungle-by\
-jim.html
And enter his WttJ Giveaway:
http://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2008/10/giveaway-win-copy-of-jim-butchers.\
html

Purchase your copy from the Jim-Butcher.com store:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345507460/iagonet

Find comics shops near you:
http://csls.diamondcomics.com/

Discuss this on the forum (and check out the cover art!):
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9314.msg327572.html



In other news, an important announcement from Subterranean Press:
"We've now received enough orders that the first printing of Backup is
sold out. If you want to be assured a copy, you need to order one
before we finish shipping wholesale and online bookstore orders. We
don't know yet if a second printing will be authorized."

Order from the Jim-Butcher.com store via Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1596061820/iagonet

Order directly from Subterranean Press:
http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SP\
&Product_Code=butcher

The Dabel Brothers have released a five-page preview of the graphic
novel adaptation of "Storm Front"!  Check it out:
http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=23469

Look for issue #1 at a comic book store near you November 12th.

Discuss this on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9415.0.html

We now have an update for the audio book releases of "Proven Guilty,"
"White Night," and "Turn Coat!"  Rather than being released on April
7th, along with the hardcover of "Turn Coat," they will be released on
April 2nd, nearly a week earlier!

Pre-order them through the Jim-Butcher.com store:
Proven Guilty: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/014314474X/iagonet
White Night: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143144731/iagonet
Turn Coat: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143144723/iagonet

As we stated earlier, the audiobook of "Death Masks" will be released
simultaneous with our hardcover reissue in November 2009, and the
audios of "Blood Rites" and "Dead Beat" will be released simultaneous
with our hardcover reissue of "Blood Rites" in July 2010.


The Jim-Butcher.com store:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/store/

Discuss this on the forum:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9445.0.html

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our beloved author, Jim Butcher!  Hope you have a good one.


To celebrate, here's some great news!  From the Dabel Brothers' website:

Jim Butcher's "The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle" hardcover
graphic novel produced by Dabel Brothers and published by Del Rey hit
stores everywhere on Oct 14th and it has taken off running!

The book has cracked USA TODAY'S TOP 100 best selling books list at
#90, and in fact, it would be on the New York Times' Bestselling List,
but they do not currently include graphic novels in their count.  The
book also managed to hit #1 on Amazon.com for the most popular items
in pop culture, which measures the best sellers in comics and graphic
novels, and is updated on an hourly basis.

Reviews of the book are up everywhere, and have been overwhelmingly
positive.  Read a bunch of them through the Dabel Brothers' website:
http://www.dabelbrothers.com/index.php?categoryid=16&p2_articleid=25

The graphic novel will soon be going into a second printing to satisfy
demand.  If you haven't already, go pick this book up!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345507460/iagonet

A warm thank you to to all our fans for their support on this book!


And a reminder:  there's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit entries to the
Dabel Brothers' Halloween Costume Contest!  Get all the rules here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000297.php

There are some very exciting prizes involved, so don't let the
NOVEMBER 1ST DEADLINE pass you by!


Share your birthday wishes:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9470.0.html

Discuss WttJ's success:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9469.0.html

Discuss the Halloween Costume Contest:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9068.0.html

Happy Halloween, and Happy Birthday to Harry!  Don't forget, the Dabel
Brothers' Halloween Costume Contest ends TOMORROW!  You have until
midnight tomorrow to submit your costumes!

Get all the rules here:
http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000297.php

Discuss the contest here:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,9068.0.html