Codex Born is Out Today
Today marks the official release date for Codex Born and the mass market paperback of Libriomancer!
Codex is my ninth fantasy novel with DAW, so being an experienced, even jaded author, I am naturally not going to be spending the entire day freaking out and checking Amazon rankings and bouncing uncontrollably and flailing about like a muppet in a paint-mixing machine. (And if you believe that…)
My thanks to everyone who read and reviewed the first book, who pre-ordered this one, who offered support and encouragement, spread the word about the books, and just generally made my world a better place.
I’ve got two events scheduled for this week if you’re interested.
- Tonight (August 6), I’m at Schuler Books in Eastwood from 7 – 8:30.
- Saturday (August 10), I’ll be at Kazoo Books (Parkview Location) in Kalamazoo starting at 2 p.m.
BLURB OF AWESOMENESS: You know, a number of people have gotten blurbs from bestselling author and former SFWA president John Scalzi. But how many authors can boast something like THIS?
“This is the perfect follow up to Libriomancer. It has more magic, more action and more backstory.Β And I love love love the Lena diaries!!!”
-Kristine Scalzi
VIDEO JIM: When I was in New York earlier this year, we filmed a promotional video at the Penguin/DAW offices. They’ve posted the first video over on the DAW Books Facebook page, along with a note that if it gets 100 likes, they’ll move on to videos 2 and 3, which get a bit … sillier.
LINKS TO STUFF:
- The Big Idea – A guest post at John Scalzi’s place, talking about the character of Lena Greenwood.
- My Favorite Bit – In which Mary Robinette Kowal lets me share a bit more about Lena, including one of my favorite pieces from Lena’s backstory snippets.
- Tell Me – A guest post at Jennifer Brozek’s blog, talking about Isaac’s love of books and magic.
- Literary Escapism has an exclusive excerpt from the book, showcasing one of the odder fight scenes π
BUY STUFF (If you’re so inclined…)
Libriomancer
- PAPERBACK: Amazon | B&N | Mysterious Galaxy | Schuler Books | Indiebound
- HARDCOVER: Amazon | B&N | Mysterious Galaxy | Schuler Books | Indiebound
- EBOOK: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks
- AUDIO: Audible.com
Codex Born
- HARDCOVER: Amazon | B&N | Mysterious Galaxy | Schuler Books | Indiebound
- EBOOK: Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iBooks
- AUDIO: Audible.com
OTHER STUFF:
Carrie S. at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books has a lovely new review of Codex Born.
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Stay tuned for more, including a few book giveaways!
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Martin
August 6, 2013 @ 9:48 am
Congratulation and i am really longing to get home and start reading!
Jim C. Hines
August 6, 2013 @ 9:54 am
Thanks, Martin! And I hope you enjoy it!
mattw
August 6, 2013 @ 10:01 am
Congratulations! Can’t wait to start reading it.
Jim C. Hines
August 6, 2013 @ 10:16 am
Thank you!
Pam Adams
August 6, 2013 @ 10:45 am
Congratulations!
Teresa
August 6, 2013 @ 10:55 am
Congrats, Jim! I’m looking forward to buying the ebook version tonight! Plushie Smudge insists we read it together. :]
» Blog Archive » Giving it away!
August 6, 2013 @ 12:57 pm
[…] C. Hines’ Codex Born, that is–sequel to Libriomancer, which I loved, is out today. And I’m giving a copy away, which Jim will sign and […]
Fractal (@fr4ct4l)
August 6, 2013 @ 1:12 pm
Waiting for UPS to bring me my lovely pre-order. And waiting… and waiting. AGONY.
Ken Marable
August 6, 2013 @ 2:14 pm
Hopefully making it out to Schuler’s tonight with my son who also loved the first book! Congrats and I wish great success on this book!
Ashley
August 6, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
Amazon tells me my copy is on the way!
Jo
August 6, 2013 @ 2:26 pm
I got a notice from Goodreadsthis morning that it was out and immediately went to B & N and bought it for my Nook because I can’t wait for the weekend to get here to have time to get to a bookstore! Work is going way too slowly today. I want to go home and read!
sistercoyote
August 6, 2013 @ 2:56 pm
Damn you Jim Hines! I was almost late to work this morning because of your darn book!
Seriously, though, congratulations.
Jim C. Hines
August 6, 2013 @ 3:12 pm
Thank you!
And let me know if you need me to write a note to your boss π
Jim C. Hines
August 6, 2013 @ 3:12 pm
Thanks, Ken! I hope to see you both there!
Jim C. Hines
August 6, 2013 @ 3:12 pm
Smudge can be so demanding!
Avilyn
August 6, 2013 @ 5:50 pm
Libriomancer was the first ebook I ever purchased. Can’t claim Codex Born will be the second, as there have been a few in between, but I am looking forward to getting home tonight & start reading π
Cas
August 6, 2013 @ 6:29 pm
I’m so excited to read your book when I get home from work today. I might be feeling a little ill and need to go home early… π
Leslie
August 6, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
Yay! Happy book release day! I’m so excited to go home and check my mailbox. π
MissB2U
August 6, 2013 @ 7:55 pm
Congrats on the new book, hope the signing tonight was superb! I’m so looking forward to reading Codex Born. One question… Will you recreate this cover as well???? Thanks for what I’m sure is another excellent read.
sistercoyote
August 6, 2013 @ 10:00 pm
What would that note say, I wonder. “Inappropriate minion is inappropriate” ?
π
Sarah Beth Durst
August 7, 2013 @ 9:25 am
Happy book birthday, Jim! Looking forward to reading it!
Mike Micklea
August 7, 2013 @ 9:36 am
Ugh… I just realized I screwed up. For some reason I thought you were going to be at Schulers on the 6th and 7th at 8:30pm… Not on the 6th from 7 to 8:30pm. My daughter and I were planning on heading there and getting signed copies tonight (Wed) Bummer…
Jim C. Hines
August 7, 2013 @ 9:46 am
I’m sorry you missed it!
FWIW, Schulers should have plenty of signed books on the shelves, and I’d be happy to personalize them for you one of these days!
Jim C. Hines
August 7, 2013 @ 9:46 am
Thank you! π
Jim C. Hines
August 7, 2013 @ 10:20 am
Let me know if you need me to write a note to your boss, excusing you from work π
Jim C. Hines
August 7, 2013 @ 10:21 am
Since doing this one would require me to cut off a leg, I think I’ll pass π
And thank you! The signing was wonderful!
Jim C. Hines
August 7, 2013 @ 10:21 am
Thanks, Avilyn! I hope you enjoy it!
Mike Micklea
August 7, 2013 @ 12:40 pm
Maybe her and I will still drive up there and pick up a signed copy. I was really interested in meeting you, as I don’t know of many Sci Fi / Fantasy authors from Michigan (I’m from near Jackson.) I got into the Goblin series before I knew anything about you, and finding out you were from the same state was an added bonus.
Sally
August 7, 2013 @ 9:47 pm
Wait, there’s a Plushie Smudge?
Although I got the ebook late Monday night, I was sleeepy so I read it Tuesday. Yay!
Jim C. Hines
August 8, 2013 @ 7:39 am
Graphic Audio did a very limited number of plush Smudges as a promotion for people who bought the entire trilogy. I believe that promo is over now, though π