Tag Archives: The Dresden Files

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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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 Wizard, a Supervillain, and Death Walk Into a Convention

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Hannah Rose

That sounds like the setup for a joke, but it really was my weekend. I went with CG founder Matthew Bowman to the fourth annual AwesomeCon in Washington, D.C. I had never been to a major convention before, so the … 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 6)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by ashetoashes

Show of hands: How many think that Harry can go five chapters without almost getting killed?  Anyone? 

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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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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 4)

Posted on February 17, 2016 by ashetoashes

Thankfully there were no monsters that needed squishing last night, and I’m all recovered from the vampire hunt.  Finally, we can get back on schedule!

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 3)

Posted on February 16, 2016 by ashetoashes

Sorry I was a day late on getting you the next five chapters.  I didn’t want you to go too long without continuing on from last time, but things come up.  As it turns out, I had to hunt vampires all … Continue reading →

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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 2)

Posted on February 12, 2016 by ashetoashes

*queue gameshow fanfare* Welcome back to another Read-Along with the new kid!  I’m your host, Aislinn Gibson. Last time we met, we were talking about the first 5 chapters of Jim Butcher’s amazing book Blood Rites, book 6 of “The Dresden … Continue reading →

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The New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (Chapter 1-5)

Posted on February 10, 2016 by ashetoashes

Blessed Ash Wednesday, everyone! My name is Aislinn Gibson, but you can call me Ashe.  As Matthew mentioned, I’m the new kid on the block.  I’m so happy to be a part of this crazy family and to share amazing … Continue reading →

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The Dresden Files: Epic Noir in the Windy City

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

Sad as it is to know, there are fans of fantasy out there who have not yet read The Dresden Files. This is like being a fan of sci-fi and never having seen Star Wars. Well, young padawans, consider this your crash … Continue reading →

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