Jim Hines, Libriomancer

Jim Hines' latest novel, LIBRIOMANCER, is out today from DAW Books in hardcover. There are all sorts of reasons why this is good news. First, it's Jim Hines -- and Jim is one fine fellow whom I'm proud to consider a friend. If you read his blog, you already know he's one of the Good People; if you don't, hey, you should.

And he's a fine, fine writer to boot. Denise utterly devoured his "Stepsisters" novels, and his "Jig" novels (now out in omnibus form) are hilarious. This is the start of a new project for Jim, and his very first hardcover from DAW.

So go grab it while it's hot off the presses! You won't be disappointed.

Revised Worldcon Schedule

OK, I've received a revised Worldcon schedule. Assuming it holds, here's where you can find me during the convention:

Friday, 10:30 - 12:00, at the Autograph tables (Dealer's Room?): AUTOGRAPH SESSION with Catherine Shaffer, E. Lily Yu, Harry Turtledove, Laura Anne Gilman, Leigh Bardugo, Roland Green, and Tim Waggoner. I suspect I'll have free time to chat if you show up!

Friday, 4:30 - 6:00, Crystal A: The WILDS CARDS panel with George RR Martin, Carrie Vaughn, Mary Anne Mohanraj, Melinda Snodgrass, and Paul Cornell. Should be well-attended (if only because of George -- the WILD CARDS panels have always been a blast!

Saturday, 5:30 - 6:00, Addams: A READING. Don't know what I'll be reading yet, but I do love reading, especially when there's an audience -- so be an audience for me!

Sunday, 3:00 - 4:30, Gold Coast: STALKING THE ELUSIVE STORY IDEA with Alec Nevala-Lee, Jacqueline Lichtenberg, Jay Lake, and Vylar Kaftan. Can you teach creativity? What is creativity, and how can you generate story ideas? Come to the panel and discover the answers.

The schedule is, of course, subject to change. But right now, that's what it looks like. I'd love to see you there!