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BOBBY’S TENTATIVE DRAGON CON 2014 PANEL SCHEDULE (UPDATED)

I received my tentative panel schedule from Dragon Con today.

Dragon Con runs Fri(8/29/14), Sat(8/30/14), Sun(8/31/14), and Mon(9/1/14) although, as you can see below, panels begin on Thur(8/28/14)
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Title: Ghostbusters: 30th Anniversary of Mass Hysteria
Description: This panel will remind us of when you tried to drill a hole in your head.
Time: Thu 10:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Dr. Scott Viguié, Debbie Viguié, Bobby Nash)
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Title: The Many Faces of Pulp
Description: Pulp Fiction has many faces. From gritty crime fiction to even the deepest depths of space or the far-flung future. This discussion covers it all.
Time: Fri 04:00 pm Location: Augusta 3 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Moderator / MC for panel
(Tentative Panelists: Van Allen Plexico, James R. Tuck, John G. Hartness, Cherie Priest, Bobby Nash: moderator)
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Title: Filmation: Saturday Morning on Friday Night
Description: Zillions of the best cartoons. Yes. Even Gilligan's Planet.
Time: Fri 11:30 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico)
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Title: Podcasting Authors Roundtable
Description: Join a roundtable discussion of working writers who utilize podcasting to distribute and promote their work.
Time: Sat 10:00 am Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Bobby Nash, Dr. Pamela L. Gay, Jay Smith, Michael Stackpole)
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Title: Airwolf: Nothing Is More Airwolf Than Airwolf
Description: On its 30th anniversary, explore the awesomeness of the high-tech 80s TV helicopter.
Time: Sat 02:30 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Bobby Nash)
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Title: Reading: Bobby Nash
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: Marietta - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Pulp Fiction
Description: Pulp has made an extraordinary comeback in recent years. We discuss what and why.
Time: Sat 05:30 pm Location: Embassy A-B - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico, Milton J Davis)
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Title: Autograph Sessions
Time: Sun 01:00 pm Location: International Hall South - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Building a Podcast Network from Scratch
Description: Ever though of building a podcasting network? We'll discuss the pros & cons of building a network, talk growing pains, and share success stories.
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Bobby Nash, Michael Gordon, Mike Faber)
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Title: Six Million Dollar Man: 40 Years in Slow Motion
Description: Honoring the Bigfoot-size superstars of 1970s TV.
Time: Mon 08:30 am Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
(Tentative Panelists: Alan Gratz, Bobby Nash, Dr. Scott Viguié)

THROWBACK THURSDAY!

One of the great things about social media is the special events that get created. One of the popular ones going around these days is Throwback Thursday, which is usually accompanied by the hashtags: #ThrowbackThursday and #TBT.

I've been sharing Throwback Thursday photos on my Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pages for a few weeks now and realized that I should also share them here so please enjoy this week's Throwbacks. Thanks for joining me for this short walk down memory lane. Also, if you're not already, please follow me on social media at any of the links above.

Happy Thursday!

Bobby

Time to throwback some Thursday. Blake Wilkie and I at Dragon Con in 2004 promoting Shadow One, a book that sadly never came together. #TBT

Another #ThrowbackThursday to early 2005. My old day job did an article on me and a couple other writers for the company newsletter. Evil Ways was still a couple months away from being released so I used this mock up cover. #TBT

One last #ThrowbackThursday for this week. Not sure when this one was taken, probably around 2004/2005. Promoting the Fuzzy Bunnies From Hell comic books. #TBT

SIX MODERN VOICES FOR HARD-BOILED PULP!

Welcome to The Noir FactoryThe Noir Factory shared their picks for the Six Modern Voices for Hard-Boiled Pulp!
Some of my publishers made the list, which can be read here.

Congratulations to those listed. Each publisher has some incredible titles in their catalogs. Please support the publishers if you can.

Bobby

TIME TRAVELING TO COMDEX '83 - BOBBY'S HALT AND CATCH FIRE EXPERIENCE!

Bobby and Cardiff Electric crewI was an extra on episode 9 of AMC's TV series, Halt And Catch Fire. Episode Nine takes place partly at the 1983 Comdex Convention in Las Vegas. The shoot took place in a couple of different location in Atlanta, GA a few months back, before the first episode had aired. It was either late February or early April. I do remember it was chilly outside when I arrived early each morning. My dates are a little fuzzy.

I worked on the shoot for three days and had a fun time, although my feet were killing me at the end of each day after many hours standing and walking on hard surfaces. Oh, the pains of just being there, huh? :) I also spent some time fake drinking, fake smoking, and fake picking up women at the bar. I also had a lot of fake conversations on the con floor and got to fake flirt with the porn stars turned booth babes. Fun times. It was also my first time filming against a green screen, which was a neat experience. The shirt I wore was none to flattering, although it fit the era. It was a bit snug.
My 80's flashback wardrobe
For the most part, I'm blurry and in the background, although there is one scene where the cast walks past me while I'm talking with another convention attendee at the windows. It's a fun moment as it's one of the few in the series where the characters seem to be really happy and smiling.

I had fun and was excited to see myself in the episode.

Thanks to the cast and crew for a wonderful experience and thanks to the casting company that hired me. I had a blast.

Enjoy the photos.

Bobby

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EARTH STATION ONE EPISODE 225 – AN OLD FASHION COMIC BOOK TALK

NOTE: I’m still taking some time off from the podcast, but I stop by the station to handle the interview and join the Starship Farragut “Conspiracy of Innocence” world-wide premiere announcement.


San Diego Comic Con was last week and none of the ESO crew were in attendance. Instead, Mike Faber and Mike Gordon decided to stay at home and talk comics with our good friends Doctor Q and Greg Plunket. Writer/editor Kyle Strickland is our Geek Seat victim of the week and Friend of the Station Michael Day joins us to announce the online release of the new Starship Farragut episode (written by a certain award-winning author). Plus, Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: An Old Fashion Comic Book Talk at www.esopodcast.com
Direct link: http://esopodcast.com/earth-station-one-episode-225/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:06 Rants & Raves
0:20:50 Kyle Strickland (Author) Interview & Geek Seat
0:35:16 An Old Fashion Comic Book Talk
1:22:49 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:24:28 ESO Khan Report
1:33:26 Michael Day from Starship Farragut
1:40:54 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, the ESO crew reviews Guardians of The Galaxy. Plus, the usual assortment of Rants and Raves, Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science, shout outs, The Khan Report, and we’ll strap another unsuspecting victim into The Geek Seat. Join us for an all new episode of the Earth Station One podcast.

ESO would love to hear your Guardians of The Galaxy movie review. Share yours at esopodcast@gmail.com, 404-963-9057, www.esopodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or Pinterest. Who knows, we might just share yours on the show.

Download ESO Episode 225 mp3 here.

You can also find Earth Station One on iTunes, Stitcher, and YouTube.

Check out The New ESO Amazon.com E-Store here.

Get your new ESO Window Sticker here.

Visit ESO’s Zazzle store here.

READING RECOMMENDATIONS TALKS BOX THIRTEEN WITH BOBBY NASH!

Bobby NashI talk all things Box Thirteen - Adventure Wanted! with Susan M. Toy’s Reading Recommendations site.

You can read the full interview here.

BOX THIRTEEN - ADVENTURE WANTED
An Audio/Ebook Anthology Based on an Old Time Radio Show

Adventure wanted!
Will go anywhere!
Do anything!
Write Box Thirteen c/o Star-Times!

ebook cover art by
Douglas KlaubaWhen author Dan Holiday opens Box Thirteen, he never knows what adventure awaits him. A former newspaperman turned novelist, Holiday crafts the plots for his books by living them. Spurred into action by letters from his readers, Dan Holiday’s adventures ranged from the outrageous to the dangerous. Whatever the case, Dan Holiday is sure to find adventure.

Based on the 1948-49 radio drama starring Alan Ladd, this collection includes 6 all-new Box Thirteen tales written by Bobby Nash, Jim Beard, Andrew Salmon, and Barry Reese that carry on the action-packed tradition of the originals. Box Thirteen is performed by Nick Santa Maria. Douglas Klauba provides the cover. Published by Radio Archives.

In “The Mystery of the Menacing Manuscript” by Bobby Nash, a surprise invitation sends Dan Holiday on a mystery writer’s weekend retreat filled with treachery, deceit, and murder.

Audio CD cover art by
Douglas KlaubaIn “The Horror of the Plague Doctor” by Barry Reese, a worried investor’s letter puts Dan Holiday in the crosshairs of a death doctor’s nefarious plot.

In “The Out Of This World Affair” by Bobby Nash, a cryptic message sends Dan Holiday scurrying to find the truth about Citizen X’s extraterrestrial discovery before men in black suits catch them both.

In “Room 13” by Jim Beard, a request for aid puts Dan Holiday on a collision course with mobsters, a mechanical man, and a scientist who wants to harness the author’s brainwaves.

In “The Game’s afoot, Mr. Holiday” by Bobby Nash, a killer gives Dan Holiday a chance to stop him before he murders his next victim. Can he decipher the killer’s clues in time?

In “Kaleidoscope” by Andrew Salmon, a frantic letter from a troubled wife sends Dan Holiday straight into a murder investigation where he’s the chief suspect.

Dan Holiday’s new adventures spring to life at adventure’s favorite address, Box Thirteen.

Full Audio CD Box Cover Design. Art: Douglas KlaubaBOX THIRTEEN - ADVENTURE WANTED! can be purchased at the following:
Radio Archives direct audio CDs - 6 hours
Radio Archives direct audio download - 6 hours
Audible (audio download)
Radio Archives direct (ebook)
Amazon US (Kindle)
Amazon UK (Kindle)
Amazon CA (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
iTunes (ebook)



You can read Bobby Nash's interview with Susan M. Toy's Reading Recommendations here.

WRITE OUTSIDE!

Beautiful weather. Not too hot so taking the writing outside. That means one of the neighbors should start mowing any minute now.

Bobby

WHOSE EVIL WAYS WAS IT AGAIN?

Maybe Coca Cola was on to something, eh? :)
The original coverPeople are going gaga over these Coke's with their names on them. Maybe I should just start putting random names on the covers of my BEN Books novels. Think that would convince people buy them? I don't know.

What do you think?

As always, you can learn more about Evil Ways here.

Bobby

BOBBY VISITS THE PULPCAST

Big thanks to the PulpCast crew for having me on the show tonight.
That was fun.

Bobby

This episode can be found on the PulpCast main page here and can also be found here.

BOBBY CATCHES FIRE!

Look for me tonight on AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire at 10 pm. I’ll be in the COMDEX Convention scenes. This was a fun episode to film and I had a great time visiting the convention. As you know, I'm no stranger to cons and they built a pretty cool convention set. This episode also marked the first time I worked with green screen, which was an interesting experience.

I'll try to grab some good screen shots to share after the episode.

Bobby

Here are some scenes from tonight's episode.

 
 

And here's a sneak peek at the episode.