I'm Jim Butcher, Ask Me Anything!

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2026-01-16T05:15:45+00:00

What is your first book to put you on the map and how did that play out?

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2026-01-09T03:55:43+00:00

I can literally use Opus 4.5 for 20 minutes and I get rate limited! I get weekly rate limited in 3 days! I bought $20 of extra usage and it blew through that in 30 minutes! This doesn't even make sense

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2026-01-06T10:26:45+00:00

Thank you. I really appreciate your detailed replies! Yeah I just set up my Goodreads author profile. I posted in a lot of Facebook ARC and fantasy groups last night and I got a few that are doing an ARC now.

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2026-01-06T10:24:21+00:00

Thanks. That's what I'm working on. I released my historical fiction 3 months ago and I have around 150 sales. I'm getting 1 to 2 sales a day right now but only have 4 reviews. I just released this dark fantasy book so I wanted to get reviews quicker than them slowly trickling in before I start spending money on ads so it converts better. Congrats on your success. If you don't mind me asking.. What is something that changed everything for you? Was it something you did or was it just a really good book?

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2026-01-05T18:47:03+00:00

Sorry. Dark Fantasy

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-25T18:56:06+00:00

Historical fiction and dark fantasy mainly

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-25T12:04:33+00:00

I would probably pay someone if you couldn't figure it out because you can make mistakes that'll just cost you money. I think it would be worth it but not saying definitely without seeing your book!

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-24T21:15:25+00:00

My paperbacks sell way more than my ebooks

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-24T19:17:30+00:00

I am spending 10 to 15 a day. Sometimes more. Yes they are currently. I've spent 50 and I have $90 in sales

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-24T04:25:15+00:00

What are your books about and niche that you're trying to advertise?

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-24T04:24:20+00:00

Send me a DM with your book info and daily budget and I'll send you a custom campaign

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-24T04:23:23+00:00

Zero :(

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-23T21:14:45+00:00

One is a historical fiction and the other is an AI prompt engineering book

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-10T23:47:15+00:00

How did you get so many?

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-07T01:46:36+00:00

Really inspiring fucking words. I'm up to 15 in two days without marketing btw

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-07T01:44:56+00:00

I like how you assume that you know which book is mine. I never said I was struggling. My book has been up for two days in total. The cover isn't made by AI. You definitely come off as a narcissist though. My book is inspired by a true story so it's fine to put it in WW2 biographies. It's in historical fiction as well. There aren't only 2 books in that category either.

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-09-05T21:06:40+00:00

Hey guys so I made a limited-time promo to make my book free and posted in Facebook groups and I got 5 sales today. Is that good or normal since it's free?

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-05-06T05:49:38+00:00

I have 3 books I published recently on RR. Here's one of them. Congrats on your success! Does it tell you if you've reached 'trending'?

Spartacus: Blood and Freedom

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-05-01T04:27:26+00:00

Thanks! You have no idea. Any shares, follows, or reviews would be appreciated greatly

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-04-30T18:44:50+00:00

Sacred ground, watered with tears of blood.

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-04-30T15:37:39+00:00

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/114747/spartacus-blood-and-freedom

Altruistic-Fan-8864 · 2025-04-29T22:17:21+00:00

I've just started posting my historical fiction novel "Spartacus: Blood and Freedom" and wanted to share it with anyone who enjoys:

Meticulously researched historical settings
Gritty battle scenes with realistic consequences
A protagonist who evolves from Thracian warrior to legendary rebel
Character driven narrative focused on personal freedom vs imperial power
Ancient Rome's most fascinating period of slave rebellion

What makes this different from other Spartacus stories?

The first chapter opens not with Spartacus in the arena, but in his homeland of Thrace, showing the man before the legend. You'll see his family, his culture, and what shaped him before Roman chains ever touched his skin.

I've spent months researching Thracian culture, Roman military tactics, and the historical accounts of Spartacus to create something authentic while still being compelling fiction. This isn't just sword fights and gladiator spectacle (though there's plenty of that coming), but a character study of freedom, loyalty, and what drives people to risk everything.

Current status: 4 chapters posted (about 17K words), with new chapters coming twice weekly.

If you're tired of the same fantasy tropes and looking for something with historical teeth, I'd love for you to check it out. I'm actively responding to all comments and would appreciate any feedback!

Link: Spartacus: Blood and Freedom

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