Gen Con has announced its first 2014 Guest of Honor, author Jim Butcher. Creator of the New York Times best-selling series Dresden Files, Butcher is also an avid gamer.

As Author Guest of Honor, he will participate in several panels, seminars, and book-signings at Gen Con 2014. Dates and times for these events will be made available in early May, prior to Event Registration.

In addition to his work on the Dresden Files series, Butcher also has written the popular Codex Alera and Cinder Spires series.