Jim is such a nice person. He is my wife and I favorite author and we met him about nine years ago at a con at a book signing. We had our infant son with us in a stroller And Jim’s face just lit up when he saw our son asked if he could hold him. He talked to us for about 10 minutes Mainly about his kids, our kids and being parents. Our son still has the picture that he got with Jim on his dresser and even though he’s still a bit young for most of his books, he will always say that Jim Butcher is his favorite author because he got to meet him.
Jim. it pleases me greatly each time I have the chance to show my admiration for your writing in the most sincere way I know of. I exchange my hard earned money for the privilege of reading your next work, and they give me great pleasure to read and then reread later. Guys, I've run I dunno, 25, maybe 30 autograph sessions for Jim Butcher and he is exactly the same guy you see here. He is kind to his fans, generous with his time, and a genuine pleasure to work with. That's just an FYI. They say "Don't meet your heroes, you'll be disappointed" but sometimes when you meet your heroes, they are genuine, first class people.
The last two books were the worst in the series. Jim used to write a Dresden Files novel every year. Then he started writing the Fury books, and he was writing one of each per year. They were all great. Then he gets a divorce and takes years to write anything because he’s too busy doing whatever, and the quality suffers. It’s been a real disappointment.
@@roems6396the last two books were amazing what the hell are you talking about? Talking as a fan who got on after the most recent books were published, having read the series without interruptions, those were some of my favorites in the series
So much respect for Jim Butcher - a great writer, lots of humility (hard to find in this day and age), very approachable, the kind of guy I’d like to sit across a game table with and discuss all his awesome book ideas. He might be a little short for Dresden but alll the wizardry is there.
That is such a great story about his professor in school, and following her Formula, to spite her, produced Dresden. I just discovered these books, he is the character, I can see where it comes from, brilliant!
Jim, you are a treasure! Dresden Files will always be at the top of my list. Glad you get charged up and really apply yourself to proving people wrong!!😁
Been a fan for years. Would love to see a faithful television adaptation for any of Jim's works. (The Dresden TV series was not particularly faithful) Keep up the great work, Jim!
super cool interview! never seen one with Butcher, but been a Dresden fan since i picked it up Book 1 a handful of years ago. Just finished the most recent one, so super dope to hear next is out soon🎉
One of the worst things a person can do is look up their idols or favorite artists; in that they are often disappointed.. but Gawd D'yamn! Jim jus never disappoints! Fun to listen to and totally in his own stride. Wish more people/artists were as authentic as Jim and his works 💪😁🤙
I am really hope Jim Butcher gets Dresden on Netflix or Prime video. I can say with confidence if they stay true to the books, the audience will eat it up.
As a guy with severe back issues I feel for you. I am lucky though no severe problems for over a year. Keep active, but limit activity that could cause problems.
I was at an AMA at Comicpalooza and got to hear Jim speak. I had so many questions, but he off handedly mentioned Babylon 5, the TV show. I had to ask him who his favorite character was, and he named Londo Mollari. He said if you want to learn how to write a villain follow what JMS did for Londo.
Jim Butcher is the only author I’ll buy before even looking into the series. I own every single one of his books that has been published so far. I’m waiting patiently for Twelve Months. I bought all of Codex Alera on audiobook before I even listened to Fury’s of Calderon. Hell I’ve bought some of his books twice, I own physical copies and audiobooks for every Dresden book. I did the same thing with The Olympian Affair. All that said I’d love for him to revisit the world of Carna, I’ve been rereading Codex Alera over the last month or two. I’m a little past the midway point in Captain’s Fury.
I firmly and respectfully disagree. Peace Talks and Battle Ground are two of my top five fantasy novels, but I’ll admit I’m very biased, I identify with Harry in alot of ways. I also enjoyed The Olympian Affair, it wasn’t his best work true, but it’s not his worst either. Then again, I don’t think he’s written a book I dislike.
I'm a fairly new reader of the Dresden Files. I'm on Grave Peril. It's hard to read and write a book at the same time. I like Harry. It's a miracle he manages to survive, lol. I'm working on getting the entire series. I'm only missing seven books.
@@joshuas1834 Agreed, of course, everyone points to "Changes" as the place they know they'll never be able to put the books down again, but, avoiding spoilers, enough said! 😉
Jim is so cool that I honestly just made the connection between Harry Dresden and Harry Potter. They are such different people it has somehow escaped me they had the same freaking name lol
10:11 I was not a fan of Blackthorne's Dresden. He was a solid cop but didn't feel like Harry to me. It could have been some of the big things that made Harry, Harry. No duster, which was a huge part of the character, his staff and wand being a hockey stick and drum stick, and Bob being a wizard spirit vs a spirit of intellect. Karen was supposed to have short blonde hair, just so different from the books it was off putting for me personally...still watched it and bought on DVD but would have preferred a more book accurate adaptation. I love the audio book and physical books, read and listened on audible to all of them. To me James Marsters is Dresden to me and would have been amazing, I also thought Benedict Cumberbatch could have pulled it off.
I think with all the eagerness for 'franchise properties' that the Dresden Files would be a sure bet. It really think I'd be more invested in that story (told well) than any Marvel, Star Wars, or GRRMartin worlds. And, as a massive Tolkien fan, I would even take it over more Tolkien because - frankly - I'm not sure anyone is going to do a decent job with Tolkien anytime in the near future. I'm ready and waiting for the next Dresden book to be released.
A new Dresden File TV series would be great on a streaming app. MAX, Prime, or Hulu. Just not Netflix as they cancel anything half way decent after 1 season. Make each book a season (stick little short episodes in to tell the short stories before and between). The most important thing is set it in the 90/early 00s. When people still used land lines and the internet was just revving up. Lastly, you have to cast Nicholas Braun as Harry. He is mid 30s, 6'7, lean, with hawkish features.
Jim Butcher using Buffy and Babylon 5 as inspiration was a good idea. They started out meh and then got better and better , just like the Dresden files.
Would like to hear Jim’s ideas on a Star Wars sequel trilogy. Especially, if you could turn it into a movie trilogy and a book series. But he would have to have complete creative control, with a little bit of input from George.
The Cinder Spires are absolutely blowing me away so far Jim!, amazing characters and setting, loving it even more than Dresden and co. Sholy hit!, I started the Lord of the Rings at the same age for the same reason!, and the Alan Dean Foster novels!
James Marsters is too short to be Harry. His height is constantly mentioned as a big part of his look. Angel towered over Spike, and Boreanaz is "only" 6'1" Never heard Jim comment on Disney Wars, glad to hear him dump on them as they so rightly deserve. I hope he finishes Dresden before I die. Glad to hear him say he is ramping up speed again.
They oughta have at least an outline-says the fella what plotted out a twenty book series with a big old doorstop trilogy to cap the ending for a college course… 😂
I found Butcher in prison. The Codex Alera was the first books I read. I could only get ahold of 2,3, and 5 while I was in. As soon as I got out and got some money I went and bought all 6. Then I started reading The Dresden Files. Now I have all The Codex, all the Files and his new Spires books. Some in paper, some in hard back. And I have them all on my Audible account so I can listen to them while I weld 9-12 hours a day.
I used to write video games, mostly Atari and C-64. Piracy was a thing, and to be open, I was as guilt as anyone... Let's face it, most of what was out there was crap. So If I grabbed a game, a tool, any software that I found to be valuable; even though I'd pirated it, I'd go out and buy a copy! Let the author get paid. Jim is right, it's too easy to pirate Dresden Files, especially the audio versions... But if you do, consider paying for them after the fact. Consider it a courtesy to the artist. Sort of like tipping your waiter.
I'd be a success if I was half as popular as him. I'd listen to the audiobooks daily at work if I could. And that is saying something cause I wasn't a huge fan of the narration.
He put out two massive books, back to back, some short stories, and a graphic novel all set in Dresden Files, while also working on his other series. He’s doing just fine on release schedules.
@ I want the next Dresden files book. I really don’t like the other ones. I’m just being a comment on the internet I don’t expect him to see this or answer. Just venting alittle impatience
@@FandomSpotlite said the guy with one squeaky microphone for a two-person talk. You're talking to Jim Butcher, an author putting an enormous amount of care in his work, and your effort is "good enough' ? My bad, I shouldn't even try to reason with your ego. Of course the problem's my headphones. Of course.
@@Robopup325 Nope, the crackling sound is there. Doesn't bother me that bad, but I watched hazy antenna tv in the boonies in the 80s, so it takes a lot to take me out of things. Constructive criticism could've been less abrasive, and the response could've been more professional. Hope Mr. Butcher's back gets better.
Jim is such a nice person. He is my wife and I favorite author and we met him about nine years ago at a con at a book signing. We had our infant son with us in a stroller And Jim’s face just lit up when he saw our son asked if he could hold him. He talked to us for about 10 minutes Mainly about his kids, our kids and being parents. Our son still has the picture that he got with Jim on his dresser and even though he’s still a bit young for most of his books, he will always say that Jim Butcher is his favorite author because he got to meet him.
Jim. it pleases me greatly each time I have the chance to show my admiration for your writing in the most sincere way I know of. I exchange my hard earned money for the privilege of reading your next work, and they give me great pleasure to read and then reread later.
Guys, I've run I dunno, 25, maybe 30 autograph sessions for Jim Butcher and he is exactly the same guy you see here. He is kind to his fans, generous with his time, and a genuine pleasure to work with. That's just an FYI. They say "Don't meet your heroes, you'll be disappointed" but sometimes when you meet your heroes, they are genuine, first class people.
The Dresden files might very well be my favorite series. I've read all the books at least 3 times.
The last two books were the worst in the series. Jim used to write a Dresden Files novel every year. Then he started writing the Fury books, and he was writing one of each per year. They were all great. Then he gets a divorce and takes years to write anything because he’s too busy doing whatever, and the quality suffers. It’s been a real disappointment.
@@roems6396the last two books were amazing what the hell are you talking about? Talking as a fan who got on after the most recent books were published, having read the series without interruptions, those were some of my favorites in the series
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Seriously? They had so much less cohesion than the other books. They story was sloppy and jerky.
Hearing Jim’s thoughts on the recent Star Wars movies was cathartic
I can't hear or read the word cathartic anymore without picturing selena gomezes snl-scene 😂
What a delight to stumble across this interview!
My thought exactly brother!
When he said, "I tell you what. You give me TWO bad ideas..." I heard the voice of Harry Dresden.
So much respect for Jim Butcher - a great writer, lots of humility (hard to find in this day and age), very approachable, the kind of guy I’d like to sit across a game table with and discuss all his awesome book ideas. He might be a little short for Dresden but alll the wizardry is there.
Hardly wait for his next publication.
Thank you for sharing this! Butcher is one of my favorite authors. I love all three of his series.
That is such a great story about his professor in school, and following her Formula, to spite her, produced Dresden. I just discovered these books, he is the character, I can see where it comes from, brilliant!
Jim, you are a treasure! Dresden Files will always be at the top of my list. Glad you get charged up and really apply yourself to proving people wrong!!😁
I wish we knew if he was writing more for the series
Jim, sir, I am so happy you did this interview. Thank you. Made my whole day
Awesome! Glad I didn't miss this. Dresden Files are in my top 2 series and would love to see Jim do more Spider Man, really enjoyed that book also.
I bought Storm Front randomly at an airport over 15 years ago. Best decision ever! Also Jim is looking buff! Good for him 💪🏾
Been a fan for years. Would love to see a faithful television adaptation for any of Jim's works. (The Dresden TV series was not particularly faithful) Keep up the great work, Jim!
super cool interview! never seen one with Butcher, but been a Dresden fan since i picked it up Book 1 a handful of years ago. Just finished the most recent one, so super dope to hear next is out soon🎉
Glad ot hear about a new Dresden Book!
One of the worst things a person can do is look up their idols or favorite artists; in that they are often disappointed.. but Gawd D'yamn! Jim jus never disappoints! Fun to listen to and totally in his own stride. Wish more people/artists were as authentic as Jim and his works 💪😁🤙
I am really hope Jim Butcher gets Dresden on Netflix or Prime video. I can say with confidence if they stay true to the books, the audience will eat it up.
A brilliant author!!!
As a guy with severe back issues I feel for you. I am lucky though no severe problems for over a year. Keep active, but limit activity that could cause problems.
I was at an AMA at Comicpalooza and got to hear Jim speak. I had so many questions, but he off handedly mentioned Babylon 5, the TV show. I had to ask him who his favorite character was, and he named Londo Mollari. He said if you want to learn how to write a villain follow what JMS did for Londo.
What a cool guy. One of my favorite authors.
Writing Storm Front in college out of spite explains a lot.
In terms of motivation, not the worst
Well. That was fantastic.
Much respect for the Babylon 5 name drop :)
Jim Butcher is the only author I’ll buy before even looking into the series. I own every single one of his books that has been published so far. I’m waiting patiently for Twelve Months. I bought all of Codex Alera on audiobook before I even listened to Fury’s of Calderon. Hell I’ve bought some of his books twice, I own physical copies and audiobooks for every Dresden book. I did the same thing with The Olympian Affair.
All that said I’d love for him to revisit the world of Carna, I’ve been rereading Codex Alera over the last month or two. I’m a little past the midway point in Captain’s Fury.
Too bad his writing has suffered in the last couple books.
I firmly and respectfully disagree. Peace Talks and Battle Ground are two of my top five fantasy novels, but I’ll admit I’m very biased, I identify with Harry in alot of ways. I also enjoyed The Olympian Affair, it wasn’t his best work true, but it’s not his worst either. Then again, I don’t think he’s written a book I dislike.
I'm a fairly new reader of the Dresden Files. I'm on Grave Peril. It's hard to read and write a book at the same time. I like Harry. It's a miracle he manages to survive, lol. I'm working on getting the entire series. I'm only missing seven books.
Grave peril is when the series first gets really good. If you've made it this far you're really in for a treat with what's coming up
@@joshuas1834 Agreed, of course, everyone points to "Changes" as the place they know they'll never be able to put the books down again, but, avoiding spoilers, enough said! 😉
Soy fan de Harry Dresde soy de cuba por favor siga escribiendo libros sobre ese personaje
Ironically i picked up Storm Front at the grocery store because it said “As seen on SciFi” and i remembered the series.
I can tell that there is a lot of Jim in Harry Dresden by the way he speaks. It's really cool.
man it's been so long since a Dresden Files book.. :'(
Jim is so cool that I honestly just made the connection between Harry Dresden and Harry Potter. They are such different people it has somehow escaped me they had the same freaking name lol
If I recall correctly, Dresden was named after Harry Houdini. His dad was a stage magician.
10:11 I was not a fan of Blackthorne's Dresden. He was a solid cop but didn't feel like Harry to me. It could have been some of the big things that made Harry, Harry. No duster, which was a huge part of the character, his staff and wand being a hockey stick and drum stick, and Bob being a wizard spirit vs a spirit of intellect. Karen was supposed to have short blonde hair, just so different from the books it was off putting for me personally...still watched it and bought on DVD but would have preferred a more book accurate adaptation. I love the audio book and physical books, read and listened on audible to all of them. To me James Marsters is Dresden to me and would have been amazing, I also thought Benedict Cumberbatch could have pulled it off.
I keep hoping for a codex show.. but only if Jim were hands-on, so it would stay true.
Agreed. This is the one work I really want to see as a show.
I think with all the eagerness for 'franchise properties' that the Dresden Files would be a sure bet. It really think I'd be more invested in that story (told well) than any Marvel, Star Wars, or GRRMartin worlds. And, as a massive Tolkien fan, I would even take it over more Tolkien because - frankly - I'm not sure anyone is going to do a decent job with Tolkien anytime in the near future. I'm ready and waiting for the next Dresden book to be released.
I am losing my mind with joy
I will die on the hill that codex and cinders is the same world just different times and we will see some cross over
Umm, have you read book 2 of CS? It establishes where they are.
Yes i have im still living in my conspiracy
@@christopherdyer2046 even though they show a map that pretty clearly identifies where the CS is set?
A new Dresden File TV series would be great on a streaming app. MAX, Prime, or Hulu. Just not Netflix as they cancel anything half way decent after 1 season. Make each book a season (stick little short episodes in to tell the short stories before and between). The most important thing is set it in the 90/early 00s. When people still used land lines and the internet was just revving up. Lastly, you have to cast Nicholas Braun as Harry. He is mid 30s, 6'7, lean, with hawkish features.
18:16 Dresden Files #18
Thank you, that's all I was interested in.
first time and he looks like I would picture an older Harry Dresden to look like
I read a book about how to fix your back but it has some downsides like getting rid of anything iron in your house...
Well that would explain why there hasn't been any progress on Dresden in a fat minute
Jim Butcher using Buffy and Babylon 5 as inspiration was a good idea. They started out meh and then got better and better , just like the Dresden files.
Would like to hear Jim’s ideas on a Star Wars sequel trilogy. Especially, if you could turn it into a movie trilogy and a book series.
But he would have to have complete creative control, with a little bit of input from George.
The Cinder Spires are absolutely blowing me away so far Jim!, amazing characters and setting, loving it even more than Dresden and co.
Sholy hit!, I started the Lord of the Rings at the same age for the same reason!, and the Alan Dean Foster novels!
Love the TV series. Bummed it was canceled. It was just getting traction.
I'd love to see a Dresden files movie,
James Marsters is too short to be Harry. His height is constantly mentioned as a big part of his look. Angel towered over Spike, and Boreanaz is "only" 6'1"
Never heard Jim comment on Disney Wars, glad to hear him dump on them as they so rightly deserve.
I hope he finishes Dresden before I die. Glad to hear him say he is ramping up speed again.
They oughta have at least an outline-says the fella what plotted out a twenty book series with a big old doorstop trilogy to cap the ending for a college course… 😂
Famous guy- one microphone.
Harry is definitely the Spider-man equivalent in the wizard of world
I found Butcher in prison. The Codex Alera was the first books I read. I could only get ahold of 2,3, and 5 while I was in. As soon as I got out and got some money I went and bought all 6. Then I started reading The Dresden Files. Now I have all The Codex, all the Files and his new Spires books. Some in paper, some in hard back. And I have them all on my Audible account so I can listen to them while I weld 9-12 hours a day.
Hey, it's Spook Hat
I used to write video games, mostly Atari and C-64. Piracy was a thing, and to be open, I was as guilt as anyone... Let's face it, most of what was out there was crap.
So If I grabbed a game, a tool, any software that I found to be valuable; even though I'd pirated it, I'd go out and buy a copy! Let the author get paid.
Jim is right, it's too easy to pirate Dresden Files, especially the audio versions... But if you do, consider paying for them after the fact. Consider it a courtesy to the artist. Sort of like tipping your waiter.
Jimmy Dan is my favorite Autistic author.
I'd be a success if I was half as popular as him. I'd listen to the audiobooks daily at work if I could. And that is saying something cause I wasn't a huge fan of the narration.
Where tf is the next book
He put out two massive books, back to back, some short stories, and a graphic novel all set in Dresden Files, while also working on his other series. He’s doing just fine on release schedules.
@ I want the next Dresden files book. I really don’t like the other ones. I’m just being a comment on the internet I don’t expect him to see this or answer. Just venting alittle impatience
@@GotrekGurnisson Fair enough, Trollslayer.
James Marsters would have been great!!! Noooo not Alec Baldwin blech.
What the hell is "sword and horses"?
Apparently, that's what they call sword and sorcery where Jim's from
Fantasy set in a medieval setting
How is this audio so bad.
It's better than the panel interviews people film from the back of the room with a potato.
Wait, he's getting married again?
3rd times a charm?
Get another mic. Jeez.
the microphone cracks are unbearable. Please, learn the technical "stuff" before being that much happy with yourself.
Or maybe you need new headphones or speakers...
@@FandomSpotlite yikes
@@FandomSpotlite said the guy with one squeaky microphone for a two-person talk.
You're talking to Jim Butcher, an author putting an enormous amount of care in his work, and your effort is "good enough' ?
My bad, I shouldn't even try to reason with your ego. Of course the problem's my headphones. Of course.
@@ashitaka3535 I can't hear any crackling soooooooooooooooooooooooo, yeah seems like a you problem
@@Robopup325 Nope, the crackling sound is there. Doesn't bother me that bad, but I watched hazy antenna tv in the boonies in the 80s, so it takes a lot to take me out of things. Constructive criticism could've been less abrasive, and the response could've been more professional. Hope Mr. Butcher's back gets better.
Dude writes schlock