Tag Archives: Jim Butcher

Review: Monster Hunter Files

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Declan Finn

If you don’t know Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter International series, this would be a place to start. It’s a world where the forces of darkness are driven back by men and women with nerves of steel, bullets of lead, silver, … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: The Logic of Magic

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Declan Finn

A panel on developing magic systems, with Jim Butcher, Kathryn Hinds, Faith Hunter, and Elizabeth Moon. Yeah, sorry about the audio on this one. Turn the volume up to maximum, and concentrate real hard. Otherwise, you may not be able … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: Keeping the Peace: Liaison Characters in UF

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Declan Finn

Whether striving to improve communication & relations between supernatural & human communities, or between different groups within the supernatural world, our panelists’ characters often find themselves in the position of peacemaker. Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Delilah S. Dawson, Kim … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek: DragonCon 2017 Report

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Declan Finn

The Catholic Geek: DragonCon Report 09/17 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10267405 Declan Finn (Love at First Bite) reports on the Dragon Awards, and the latest news about Monster Hunter International, the SHOT Show, guns, Harry Dresden spin-offs, … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: Magnificent Men of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Panel

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Declan Finn

The top men of our genres discuss their careers & offer advice to new writers. Panelists: Kevin J. Anderson, Jim Butcher, Larry Correia, Peter David, and Larry Niven. Yes, it’s audio only. Sorry, again, this isn’t mine, so no, I … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: From the Beginning: The Evolution of the Urban Fantasy Protagonist

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Declan Finn

The authors on this panel have played vital roles in the advancement of the Urban Fantasy genre. We’ll discuss how their seminal characters have developed & changed over time, all while continuing to influence the field.Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, … Continue reading →

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Continuing a Catholic Romance Novel

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Declan Finn

I had a great many reactions to my novel Honor At Stake. If you read the original Lori review on this site, you may have noticed in is that it’s a romance. It’s also one that doesn’t follow the standard … Continue reading →

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Butcher discusses Peace Talks at DragonCon

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Declan Finn

Jim Butcher is deeply enamored with DragonCon. After multiple signings where no one showed up, or panels at conventions where he was the only one in the room, DragonCon is where he started to feel like an author. In fact, … Continue reading →

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DragonCon report 2016, The Secrets of NY Times Bestselling Authors

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Declan Finn

This panel lacked truth in advertising. Bestsellers don’t come easy. Writers share tips about breaking the barrier of the NYT Bestseller lists. It had a collection of people who were on the Bestseller list, but nothing really about getting books … Continue reading →

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A Flight of Dragon Awards

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Declan Finn

DragonCon is a convention that takes place every year over the Labor Day weekend in downtown Atlanta, GA. It is, by all accounts, the largest sci-fi and fantasy convention on the planet Earth. If you don’t believe me, their minimum … Continue reading →

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Finally Some News about the Dresden Files!

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

As you all probably know by now, we’re big fans of The Dresden Files here at CG. (The books, not the show. Except for Olivia, but we forgive her. Mostly.) There’s been an unusually long delay for the latest book in … Continue reading →

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Dead Beat’s Break Down (Part 7)

Posted on March 16, 2016 by ashetoashes

  Sorry once again for my tardiness.  I was preparing for the zombie apocalypse (no, seriously, I was).  I’ll tell you all about that later, but first things first. To make it up to you, I’ve finished Dead Beat, so we … Continue reading →

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Dead Beat’s Break Down (part 6)

Posted on March 11, 2016 by ashetoashes

It’s Halloween in Chicago.  Our favorite wizard is running out of not only time but also options.  If he can’t defeat the baddies before midnight, the entire world is doomed. Sounds like a normal day for Harry Dresden.

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Dead Beat’s Break Down (part 5)

Posted on March 9, 2016 by ashetoashes

We all knew that this was coming.  Whether it be asking advice from Bob or gleaning vague knowledge from faeries, Harry always consults some magical being when a case is this tough to crack. Let’s just hope it doesn’t cause … Continue reading →

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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (part 3)

Posted on March 4, 2016 by ashetoashes

Already, Dead Beat has us glued to the edge of our seats.  New threats lurk in the dark hours before Halloween’s approach, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.

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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (Part 2)

Posted on March 2, 2016 by ashetoashes

Through the dark streets of autumn Chicago we travel. As Halloween approaches, Harry is confronted with even more mysteries and obstacles. And the worst part is he doesn’t have the time!

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Dead Beat’s Breakdown (Part 1)

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ashetoashes

Jim Butcher is at it again.  Throughout “The Dresden Files” series, we’ve seen monsters, vampires, demons, dastardly villains, and impossible escapes.  We’ve felt joy, fear, heartbreak, and anger right along with our favorite wizard. And we’re about to jump on … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 8)

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ashetoashes

Well, what do you know.  We’ve come to the end of the line. I know, it’s been fun. I can’t believe how fast the time has gone.  But all good things must come to an end. Let’s dive in, shall we? … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 7)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by ashetoashes

Happy Hump-Day everyone! So we’re back in the saddle.  Harry and his crew are ready to hunt some terrible beasties and taking us along for the ride.  Will this plan go well, or will it all fall to pieces?  Will … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 5)

Posted on February 19, 2016 by ashetoashes

My goodness, I can’t believe we’re already halfway through the book.  Time flies  when you’re having fun. We’ve seen a lot of crazy things already.  From near death experiences to family squabbles, there has been no end to the excitement. … Continue reading →

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