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JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social · 4d

As Seen in Print!

It's a double @jimchines.com feature in this week's issue of Publishers Weekly — both KITEMASTER (published 5/27/25) and SLAYERS OF OLD (forthcoming 10/21/25) get some time in the print spotlight!

A vertical ad for SLAYERS OF OLD by Jim C. Hines, forthcoming from DAW Books, that shows the book cover and reads: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Golden Girls. Slayers of Old is a humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of retirement to save the world one last time. October 21, 2025. ISBN: 9780756419684"

A full-page ad for Caezik SF&F Books, with the book cover for Jim C. Hines' KITEMASTER in the center. The text under the cover reads a review quote from Locus Magazine: "If you like epic fantasy, then Kitemaster is one you will not want to miss."

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · 9d

Typo of the day. Poor Ebony is pretty scared but trying to hide it. At least, that's what I *intended* to write...
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Laumphet's huge brown eyes rolled upward. “My wisdom is infinite. My patience is not.”
“Your arrogance is infinite,” Ebony muttered, trying to hide her rear with attitude.

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SIMONE 🩷 @simonee.bsky.social · 15d

today is Snoopy's 75th anniversary 🥲

Screenshot from Snoopy's wikipedia page showing his first comic appearance in Peanuts on October 4th, 1950

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · 18d

a close up of a white cat 's face with rakuten viber written on the bottom

ALT: a close up of a white cat 's face with rakuten viber written on the bottom

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · 19d

I only got up for a minute. This is what I came back to.

This cat has some Opinions about my writing.

Large tabby cat in front of an open laptop, looking into the camera with a Very Judgmental Expression.

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DAW Books @dawbooks.bsky.social · Sep 19

Want to know what booksellers think about our upcoming books? Swipe to see their lovely reviews on Pantomime by L.R. Lam, Slayer of Old by Jim C. Hines, and Falling in A Sea of Stars by Kristen Britain 📚

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 18

KITEMASTER is part of a 12-book "Enchanted September" fantasy book giveaway.

Other authors in the giveaway include @kevinhearne.bsky.social, @jennmckinlay.bsky.social, @jenniferestep.bsky.social, @piperjdrake.bsky.social, and more.

Details and entry form are at bit.ly/enchanted-september

Enchanted September Giveaway

Enter below for a chance to win a prize package of 12 fantastical reads from some of today's most magical writers! While you're scrolling, be sure to write down the titles of each book you want to rea...

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 17

Random first-draft line from UNCHOSEN ONES:

“That’s a lot of magical technobabble,” Sebastian said dubiously. “Are you sure you can make it believable in the final draft?”

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 17

Butterfly update. Wings are still curled and will probably stay that way, from what we’ve read. But it has feasted on a lump of juicy strawberry, along with some sugar water, and it is much more energetic today.

Monarch butterfly perched on a hand, feeding on a tiny pink blob of strawberry.

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 14

Sitting here eating my lunch when Jen walks in and says, “Hold this.”

Apparently we’re doing butterfly urgent care now.

(Not asking for advice. Just sharing the randomness of my day.)

Monarch butterfly with curled/damaged wings just chilling on my hand.

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 11

Oh, sweet!!! Check out the cover of the August 2025 issue of Library Journal!

Magazine cover showing fake drink cups, each with a book cover image. Front cup has the cover for my book SLAYERS OF OLD.

Text reads LJ, Library Journal, and the rest is too blurry for my old eyes to make out.

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 10

I like "internet" as a verb here, actually.

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 10

Quarterly taxes are done.

I feel like I need a shower after clicking Send on the federal ones...

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 8

"We wanted to do a marketing tie-in for the Fantastic Four movie."

"Go on."

"We designed new movie-themed skins for your Minecraft character."

"Sounds good."

"We'll put ads all over the internet promoting our new Fantastic Four s--"

"STOP!!!"

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 3

"People will read the book" --> "AAAaaahhh!"

"People will not read the book" --> "AAAaaahhh!"

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Sep 3

It’s B&N’s pre-order sale time again! 25% off for members. Just in case there was somethng coming out next month that you were looking forward to reading…

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/slayers-of...

Advertising image showing the cover of SLAYERS OF OLD. Text notes that preorder sale discounts start at 25% off, and the sale runs now through Sept. 5.

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 28

There is! I don’t think Bookshop has it listed yet, but most of the other outlets do.

www.jimchines.com/bookstore/#K...

Bookstore | Jim C. Hines

www.jimchines.com

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 27

Came across a review that said KITEMASTER, "...sets the bar for what a Fantasy novel can be."

So that's my morning mood boost sorted 😊

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 26

HEROINE COMPLEX by Sarah Kuhn is on sale for $0.99.

Two words: demon cupcakes.

It's a fun contemporary superhero fantasy.

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Heroine Complex

Amazon.com: Heroine Complex eBook : Kuhn, Sarah: Kindle Store

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 22

spongebob squarepants from spongebob squarepants is holding a box on his shoulder .

ALT: spongebob squarepants from spongebob squarepants is holding a box on his shoulder .

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 22

You'll have to wait and read the book when it comes out!

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 22

"What kind of research do you do for your books, Jim?"

Well, this afternoon it was reading a study called, "Defining the Ideal Male Buttocks."

#Writing

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 21

Afternoon visitor

Monarch butterfly chillin with wings spread on the bumper of my dinged-up Chevy Malibu.

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DAW Books @dawbooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

🚨Giveaway Alert!🚨Summerween is still not over, and in honor of this spooky and sweltering fun, enter on Storygraph for a chance to win an advanced copy of Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines! Open US only. Ends 9/18.

buff.ly/ZqPgS32

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Jim C. Hines @jimchines.com · Aug 19

Good morning!

@dawbooks.bsky.social is doing a giveaway for 20 print copies of SLAYERS OF OLD!

U.S. only for this one.

app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/89...

dawbooks's giveaway for Slayers of Old on The StoryGraph

Buffy meets Golden girls in this humorous cozy fantasy set in a bookstore.

app.thestorygraph.com

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