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Tor Books Announces Programming for New York Comic-Con 2012!

Tor Books Announces Programming for New York Comic-Con 2012!

Celebrating LOCUS Magazine’s Best Publisher for the 25th year in a row!

Place holder  of - 25Once again, we continue our popular *in-booth signings and giveaways, offering you a chance to meet your favorite authors up close and personal! There will also be panels, autographings and spotlight stages including New York Times Bestselling author CORY DOCTOROW!

Stop by Tor’s Booth (#920), and pick up a schedule for a full listing of events!

Thursday, October 11

PANELS

5pm – 6pm | JUSTICE IS SERVED | Room 1A14

Cops, P.I.’s, government agents and regular Joe’s fight for all that is good and just in these Science-Fiction and Fantasy tales, even if the villains are vam | pires, telepaths, and the magically gifted. These protagonists solve crimes, kick-ass, and don’t let anyone – supernatural or otherwise – stand in the way of justice.

With Christopher L. Bennett (Only Superhuman), moderated by Michael P. Spradlin.

Friday, October 12

PANELS

11am | CHARACTERS: HARDCORE vs. BADASS | Author Spotlight Stage

What makes one character HARDCORE and another BADASS? Is there really a difference? Novelist Max Gladstone breaks it down by dissecting some of the greatest heroes and villains from books, gaming, comics, film, and television, revealing the unique alchemy of each one and what every writer needs to think about in order to create truly unforgettable characters.

With Max Gladstone (Three Parts Dead).

4pm – 5pm | PUBLISHER’S PARADISE: ADULT PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT | Room 1A06

Get the inside scoop on upcoming SF/F novels publishing houses are buzzing about! Editors from Harper Voyager, Orbit, Del Rey Spectra, Ace and Roc, and Tor dish on forthcoming books from our exciting authors and licensed properties. You can expect lots of giveaways you won’t see anywhere else at the convention, including free advance reading copies!

With Tor’s own Melissa Frain.

SIGNINGS & GIVEAWAYS

12pm – Tor Booth giveaway, Bard’s Oath, the long-awaited sequel to the epic fantasy Dragon and Phoenix coming in November.

2pm – Tor Booth Way of Kings (by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson) giveaway! First 25 fans in line will receive a Wheel of Time® bag.

3:30pm – Tor Booth signing with Max Gladstone, signing copies of Three Parts Dead, his brilliant debut novel (October).

5pm – Tor Booth signing with Christopher L. Bennett, signing copies of Only Superhuman, described by Kevin J. Anderson as a “heady comic book fix for the discerning SF reader” (October).

5pm – You can also head over to the autographing area and meet New York Times bestselling author, Cory Doctorow. Barnes and Noble will be on hand with a variety of books from his back list.

Saturday, October 13

PANELS

12pm | INFORMATION DOESN’T WANT TO BE FREE, BUT KIDS DO | Author Spotlight Stage

Every single kid in America is a presumed copyright criminal. We spy on them in school, we raid their parents’ life savings, we censor their creative works. And oh, how we LIE to them: “It’s not creative if you’re copying something else.” “All great art starts with permission and ends with a lawyer.” “Giving more money to the record industry will make musicians richer.” Kids are in the streets over SOPA, PIPA and ACTA. They know that the locks we put on their information aren’t for their benefit – because we won’t give them the keys.

With Cory Doctorow (Pirate Cinema).

12:15pm – 1:15pm | MYTH MIXOLOGY: HOW URBAN FANTASISTS CREATE THE PERFECT COCKTAIL | Room 1A08

Many New Yorkers know their Manhattans, Cosmos, and Long Island Iced Teas. While the average happy hour drink takes gin, rum, or vodka, these authors spice things up with mystics, witches, daemons, Celtic gods, and other magical beings. Join top-shelf authors, F. Paul Wilson, Kevin Hearne, Theo Lawrence, Anton Strout, Faith Hunter, Nancy Holzner, Allison Pang, and Nicole Peeler, as they discuss the elements of mythology that go into making your favorite cocktails of urban fantasy.

With F. Paul Wilson (Repairman Jack Series), moderated by Kim Alexander.

1:30pm – 2:30pm | HOCUS POCUS: MAGIC & MONSTERS IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY | Room 1A08

Science-Fiction and Fantasy authors discuss the costs and consequences of “magic” in their novels. Moderator Beth Revis will have authors Andrea Cremer, Jacqueline Carey, Jocelynn Drake, Kim Harrison, Max Gladstone, Cecil Castellucci, Victoria Schwab, and Richard Kadrey dishing about the the scary, hairy, and dangerous creatures that lurk in the worlds they have created.

With Max Gladstone (Three Parts Dead), moderated by Beth Revis. (Signing from 2:45pm – 3:45pm at autographing tables 2, 3, and 4.)

2:45pm – 3:45pm | GENRE BENDERS: OUT-OF-THE-BOX SCIENCE-FICTION AND FANTASY NOVELS THAT BLUR THE LINES OF FANTASY, SF, HORROR, ROMANCE, STEAMPUNK, YOU NAME IT! | Room 1A01

Join authors in a discussion about stories that can’t be bound by the constraints of any genre. Whether mixing elements of romance with horror, or fantasy with thrillers, these authors show that a good tale can be spun from multiple traditions.

With Steven Walker (The Battle of Blood and Ink), moderator Cici James of Singularity & Co. (Signing from 4:45pm – 5:45pm at the autographing area.)

5:15pm – 6:15pm | HERO’S QUEST: SWORDS AND SORCERY IN FANTASY FICTION | Room 1A08

Some of the most unforgettable heroes in literature are characters that embark on a fantastical journey. Whether their tales tell of slaying dragons, overthrowing regimes, or magical lands, these authors put the EPIC in Fantasy fiction. Join authors Joanne Bertin, Peter Brett, Rae Carson, Peter Lerangis, Steve Bein, Stefan Bachmann, Sarah Beth Durst, and Matt Myklush as they discuss all things fantastical, from swords and sorcery to horselords and warlords.

With Joanne Bertin (Bard’s Oath), moderated by Gwen Reyes. (Signing from 11:45am – 12:45pm at autographing tables 2, 3, and 4.)

5:15pm – 6:15pm | GEEK THOUGHTS: TOP BLOGS DISCUSS WRITING ABOUT SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY AND FANDOM | Room 1A01 (otherwise known as The Sauce)

Your favorite Geek Blogs: Live! Join Tor.com, Boing Boing, The Mary Sue, io9, The Beat, and Bleeding Cool as they discuss how their blogs approach the conversation of science fiction, fantasy, genre and fandom online.

With Cyriaque Lamar, Heidi McDonald, Jamie Frevele, Jill Pantozzi, Rich Johnston. Moderated by Ryan Britt of Tor.com.

7:45pm – 8:45pm | THE WORLD OF GRAPHIC NOVELS | Room 1A06

Restaurants, outer space, fantastical worlds, high school – graphic novels today will take readers to all these places and more! How do graphic novelists combine words and pictures to create the worlds within their books? Authors discuss how world-building works in the world of comics.

With Fred Chao (Johnny Hiro: Half Asian, All Hero), moderated by Scott Robins. (Signing from 3:45pm – 4:45pm at autographing tables 4 and 5.)

SIGNINGS & GIVEAWAYS

11am – Tor Booth Dead Space: Martyr (by B. K. Evenson) giveaway!

12pm – Tor Booth signing with Halo: Silentium artist, Sparth. Come by for a copy of Halo: Cryptum, Halo: Glasslands, a poster, or a patch!

3pm – Tor Booth signing with Cory Doctorow, signing copies of For the Win, which Scott Westerfeld has called “a rousing tale of techno-geek rebellion.”

5pm – Tor Booth signing with F. Paul Wilson, signing copies of The Tomb, the first in his Repairman Jack series.

Sunday, October 14

PANELS

12:15pm – 1:15pm | OTHERWORLDLY WEENIES, TIME TRAVELING TWEENS, UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE, AND OTHER THINGS KIDS LOVE | Room 1A01

From creepy tales set in a spooky pet cemetery, to dreamy stories of time-traveling in style, to epic journeys featuring dynamic young heroes (with swords!), these middle grade authors know the secrets to entertaining the tween set. Join the group as they discuss superpowers, supervillians, and super-hilarious storytelling.

With David Lubar (Weenies Series) and Annette & Gina Cascone (Deadtime Stories Series), moderated by Matthew Cody. (Signing from 1:30pm – 2:30pm at autographing tables 2, 3, and 4.)

1:30pm – 2:30pm | KIDS/YA PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT | Room 1A07

Come hear the advance buzz about what’s coming up from Disney-Hyperion, First Second, Macmillan Kids, HarperCollins, Little, Brown, Random House, Penguin Young Readers, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, and Tor! Editors and marketing staff come together to recommend their favorite upcoming books by exciting new authors and illustrators – accompanied with giveaways, trivia, and most of all, FUN!

With Tor’s own Susan Chang.

SIGNINGS & GIVEAWAYS

11am – Tor Booth joint signing with David Lubar, signing Attack of the Vampire Weenies, and Annette & Gina Cascone, signing Grave Secrets.

1pm – Tor Booth signing with Evie Manieri, signing Blood’s Pride, her epic fantasy debut coming in February.

3pm – Tor Booth giveaway of YA dystopian smash hit and series opener Article 5 (by Kristen Simmons)!

 

All giveaways are on a first come, first serve basis.

#Not at NYCC 2011 Sweepstakes

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We hope to see many of you there. Stop by booth #945 to chat or participate in one of our many events and signings.

But for those of you who couldn’t make it out to New York we wanted to offer you the chance to grab some of the same awesome swag and books that we’re bringing with us to NYCC. And better yet…here’s your chance to win some special prizes that NYCC attendees won’t be able to pick up such as an ARC of the next installment in the Dune universe – The Sisterhood of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson!

To enter for the chance to win one of these five prize bundles, leave a comment on this post telling us one fabulous thing that you’ll be doing this week while you are #NotAtComicCon.

Whether you’re stealing ancient treasure from a Faerie Queen or just out for a stroll and enjoying the fall weather, we hope that you have a great week. Here’s a peak at the books included in this sweepstakes. For a full list of prizes included in this bundle, please see the official rules

The Omen Machine by Terry Goodkind
All Men of Genius by Lev AC Rosen
After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn
The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Down the Mysterly River by Bill Willingham
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
Awakenings by Edward Lazellari
Dragon Age: The Stolen Throne by David Gaider
Ganymede by Cherie Priest
Inside Straight edited by George R. R. martin
Lady Lazarus by Michelle Lang
Eve: The Empyrean Age by Tony Gonzales
Halo: Evolutions vol. 2 by various authors
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
Dracula Everlasting by Nunzio DeFillipis
Laddertop by Orson Scott Card and Emily Janis Card
Sisterhood of Dune by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert
Dear Creature by Jonathan Case

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You must be 18 or older and a legal resident of the 50 United States or D.C. to enter. Promotion begins October 13th, 2011 at 10 a.m. ET. and ends October 16, 2011, 11:59 p.m. ET. Void in Puerto Rico and wherever prohibited by law. Please see full details and official rules go here. Sponsor: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC.

NYCC 2010: Tor Books Giveaways and Panels

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If your heading to the New York Comic Con this weekend, be sure to keep us in mind as your start mapping out your schedules. There is a lot going on at the Tor Books booth (Booth #2328) and an awesome panel on friday night featuring Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, Joe Abercrombie, Peter V. Brett, Naomi Novi, and Deborah Harkness

FANTASY WRITERS PANEL

Time and Location : Friday October 8 / 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Room 1A15
Description: Join authors Joe Abercrombie (Best Served Cold), Peter V. Brett (The Warded Man), Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files), Naomi Novik (His Majesty’s Dragon), and Brandon Sanderson (The Way of Kings)and Deborah Harkness (A Discovery of Witches) as they discuss writing in the fantasy genre.

FRIDAY GIVEAWAYS

Dance in the Vampire Bund vol. 1 by Nozumu Tamaki
Starting at 1:00

Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
Starting at 3:00

Off Armageddon Reef by David Weber
Starting at 5:00

SATURDAY GIVEAWAYS

I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells
Starting at 10:00

In-Booth Signing with Bob Fingerman: copies of Pariah available at the booth while supplies last.
From 11:30-12:30

Wicked City by Hideyuki Kikuchi
Staring at 1:00

The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
Starting at 3:00

In-Booth Signing with Brandon Sanderson: copies of The Gathering Storm available at the booth starting at 3:00 while supplies last.  This is a ticketed event.
From 3:30-4:30

HALO: The Ghosts of Onyx by Eric Nylund
This is a ticketed event starting at 5:00

SUNDAY GIVEAWAYS

Inside Straight by George R. R. Martin (A Wild Cards Anthology)
Starting at 11:00

Discord’s Apple by Carrie Vaughn
Starting at 1:00

In-Booth Signing with Michelle Lang: copies of Lady Lazarus available at the booth while supplies last.
From 1:30-2:30

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
Starting at 3:00

All giveaways while supplies last.

DAILY GIVEAWAYS

Quantities are limited, but while supplies last we’ll have a ton of other loot at the booth promoting Tor.com and many of our classic, new, and forthcoming books like The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, The Omen Machine by Terry Goodkind, Hell Hole by Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and his next book in an all new series, The Lost Gate.

If you can’t make it out to Comic-Con this weekend, make sure you enter our giveaway.  Perhaps we can bring a little NY Comic Con to you.

Otherwise, we’ll see you this weekend!

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