Bobby Nash's Blog, page 389
May 22, 2014
EARTH STATION ONE EPISODE 215 – GO, GO, GODZILLA!



Direct link: http://esopodcast.com/earth-station-one-episode-215/
Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:01 Rants & Raves – TV Season Finals
0:37:22 J.R. Mounts Interview & Geek Seat
0:57:30 James Palmer and Thomas Deja Interview
1:04:17 Godzilla Movie Review
1:54:18 Doctors Geek Moment of Science

2:07:56 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close
Next on Earth Station One...
ESO is the best there is at what we do, bub.
And what we do isn’t very pretty.

It’s that time again, folks. Next week, the ESO crew heads back to the theater once again to review the latest installment of the X-Men franchise with X-Men: Days of Future Past. Plus, we’ll see how well it holds up to the original comic book story it is based upon. Also, as The ESO Network of shows winds down from another fantastic TimeGate convention, we look back over the highlights from the show. Plus, ESO welcomes author D.A. Adams to the station where he braves The Geek Seat. You get all this plus the usual assortment of Rants and Raves, Khan Report, Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science, shout outs, and maybe even a surprise or two. You don’t want to miss this timey-whimey episode of the Earth Station One podcast!

Download ESO Episode 215 mp3 here.
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Published on May 22, 2014 10:23
May 21, 2014
I DIDN’T WRITE THAT BUT PEOPLE I KNOW DID, PART 2: TYPEWRITER BUGABOO!!!

Read “I Didn’t Write That But People I Know Did, Part 2: Typewriter Bugaboo” here.
Thanks, Mark!
Bobby
Published on May 21, 2014 23:59
A BLAST FROM THE PAST! JUNGLE FANTASY ON EBAY!


Looks like this auction ends today. Check it out here.
Bobby
UPDATE: Congratulations to the winner. $11 for 6 comics. Not too shabby.
Find me at a convention and I'll happily sign them for you.
Published on May 21, 2014 14:22
AUDIBLE.COM DARES TO OPEN BOX THIRTEEN!!!


Look for the Box Thirteen "Adventure Wanted!" audiobook to be available on Amazon and iTunes this week. Keep watching this space for that announcement.

Written by Jim Beard, Andrew Salmon, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash (who also served as project producer) Radio Archives' Box Thirteen audio is now available on Audible.com. Get your copy here today!

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!
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.
In “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.

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Published on May 21, 2014 14:12
THE MAJOR, THE EAGLE, AND THE ROOK WALK INTO A POST OFFICE...


I look forward to seeing you at the con.
Bobby
Published on May 21, 2014 06:00
May 20, 2014
SOMETIMES I GET ASKED STUFF… PART 21

And now, one with the show...
One of the perks of being a writer is getting to meet some of the most interesting people. Whether it is at conventions, store signings, through the Earth Station One podcast, writer’s groups, on social media, and sometimes just from people I run into on when I venture out of the cave I call my office, and they have questions. Sometimes they are about writing or what I’m working on. Other times they’re out of left field. I thought it would be interesting to share some of them along with a few answers. Regardless of where they come from, here’s a few of the latest.
You can check out all of the past installments of Sometimes I Get Asked Stuff... here.

The shortest turnaround on a novel was 3 months. That was on a novel called Fantastix: Code Red that is sadly out of print at the moment and I doubt will ever be available again. That's polished and ready to go to press. It was not easy and I didn’t enjoy the experience, but I did it (I was also working a fulltime day job at the time as well). The longest is as yet undetermined. I have a novel that I started on about 10 years ago, but I keep setting it aside for other projects. I’ll get back to it eventually.

When I was a kid I created a slew of comic book characters. I don’t recall the order, but one that stuck with me was a character I called “Nightglider” who was a former stuntman turned p.i. who had the ability to hover due to an accident (long story). He could hover, but not fly on his own. He needed propulsion, which added an interesting bit to the character. A Nightglider comic strip was published in a local kid’s magazine. Later, I ditched the costume and code name, but kept the hovering and p.i. parts. It’s been a long time since I’ve used the character though.
There are other characters still rattling around in my brain too. Nathanial “Doc” Frontier, which came out last year.

Q: How important is the setting of your story?
Very. Unless you need your locations to remain generic and/or unknown, setting is very important. Setting is the stage that the characters are playing on in your story. You can take a scene set in an office building and move it to a beach house, but because of setting, the scene will play out differently. When I write stories that take place in Sommersville, a fictional town I created for use in Evil Ways, Deadly Games, the upcoming Evil Intent, and eventually in the Sheriff Myers stand-alone stories, the town really becomes another character. Sommersville has a feel that is different from Washington DC or New York, or even Atlanta. That feel is important for stories taking place in that location.

Smile you sonuva--BOOM!
I’ve always liked that line from JAWS.

I’m not a fan of remakes in general. Sure, sometimes you get a great one like John Carpenter’s The Thing, but usually you end up with something not as good as the original. If I had to choose something, I think Airwolf would be a good remake vehicle (pun intended).

Caffeine helps. I’ve joked before that Mt. Dew is often my co-writer. Sleep is good too, although sometimes that’s not a viable option.
Q: What comes fastest to you unbidden: characters, scenes or the spine of a story?
It varies from story to story. Most of the time it’s scenes that just hit me, but there are times it’s the characters or the complete story in one shot, but that last one is rare for me.

Reservoir Dogs.
Q: Your Favorite Tom Hanks Movie?
So many to choose from, but I'll go with Saving Private Ryan or Forrest Gump.
Q: How effective is going to conventions in selling books? Do you get a table for the day?

The trick is finding the right convention to approach that fits the type of book you’re selling/promoting. An adult-oriented con might not be your best fit for books geared toward a younger crowd, for example. The

The table situation also varies from con to con. Some conventions charge a small fee for the table, anywhere from $35 - $100 for the weekend. Other, larger shows, a table can cost $300 - $500 easily. You have to decide how much you’re willing to spend and whether or not that works for you. There are some cons that will offer their guests a free table. It just depends on the convention.

Q: I have a question about writing as a profession, if you don't mind. I am an aspiring author and am working at writing my first project. So here's my question: before you have a publication

Deadlines are a marvelous thing. Even if you don't have a deadline from a publisher, set your own, but also, set reasonable deadlines. You know how much time you have to devote to writing each day. Make your writing time part of your daily schedule. Once the people in your life know that 5 - 5:30 pm (for example) is writing time, they will learn to leave you alone (maybe, hopefully, if you're lucky) during that time. You might

If your goal is to write as a career, then it's never too early to treat it like a job. That way, when it becomes a job, you're already ahead of the game.
As for motivation, that's obviously different for everyone. For me, I am motivated because I have new story ideas come to me all the time. I can't start on my cool new idea until I finish the project already in process. That helps me stay focused.
Q: How much should character and world interrelate in pulps? What's more important, building the world or creating the character?

Q: Your favorite Will Smith movie?
I really enjoy the first Bad Boys.
Q: Do you recall a book that piqued your interest as a child that you just had

Captain America #286. Saw this and knew I had to read it.
Q: What was the first movie you remember seeing in the theaters?
My parents have never been "go to the movie" people so I can count the number of times they took me to movies on one hand. The first I remember was catching a double feature at the drive in. They showed The Jungle Book first and then followed it with Star Wars. I was hooked.

The theme of Snow Falls is starting over.
Q: What inspirational thing is on your agenda for the weekend?
I’ll be set up a convention this weekend. I always come away from a convention appearance energized with new creative energy and ready to work. It’s definitely an inspiration.
Q: Did'ja ever write a cozy mystery?

Q: What are the most important things to keep in mind when designing a successful book cover of a successful comic book cover?

Q: When is it really The End? Are you one of those writers who tends to never be sure if the novel, short story, poem, or screenplay has actually come to The End?

Q: What is your writing pace this year? What goal posts do you set: word count, chapters, some other marker?

Q: Were you ever in the military?
Nope. I have never served in the military. My Dad served in Vietnam so I've heard a few stories of his over the years. In fact one of them ended up in my Fightcard: Barefoot Bones novel. My grandfather served in WWII, but he never spoke of the experience.

Diligent research. No law enforcement in my family at all. As part of my research, I have met local cops, FBI Agents, GBI Agents, Secret Service Agents, crime scene techs, and others. They do incredible work and I like to write crime fiction so it was good to get out there and meet them. I want to write them properly. I've also met a criminal or two in my day so there's that too.

Knowing the details certainly helps when it comes to writing stories. It adds a level of detail and realism that might not come from a person who is not an expert. Of course, that expert still has to be able to write the fiction side as well. There’s a reason the advice of “write what you know” is often given.

Also, please sign up for my mailing list. Drop me an email at bobby@bobbynash.com and I'll happily add you to the list.
If you’d like to check out my work, you can find my books at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, Smashwords, and more.
Let’s do this again soon.
Happy Reading.
Bobby
Published on May 20, 2014 19:46
THE SC COMICON WRAP UP!




I also had a great time hanging out and/or chatting with some cool folks like Mike Gordon, Chris Hamer, Peter Cutler, J.R. Mounts, Chris Burns, Miracole Burns, DJ Spider, David Ballauer, Randy Bishop, Bradd Parton, Nikki Parton, Richard Morgan, Kelly Yates, and more. Please forgive me if I didn't mention you. It was by no means intentional. My brain turns to mush at the conclusion of conventions.

Comic fans, trust me, if you weren't here this time, you'll definitely want to be back next year. It was fun. On the book front, my big seller of the weekend was.... drum roll, please... The Big Bad: An Anthology of Evil and Lance Star: Sky Ranger, with Domino Lady coming in third.
You can learn more about SC Comicon here and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

I had a great time and look forward to returning in 2015 for SC Comicon’s second year.
Bobby
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Published on May 20, 2014 14:37
May 19, 2014
NEW REVIEW OF THE NEW ADVENTURES OF MAJOR LACY AND AMUSEMENT, INC.

You can read the review on Amazon here.
Bobby

Major John Tatersall Lacy, known to his mysterious benefactors as Mr. Sunday, returns in new adventures leading an amazing fighting force, Amusement, Inc. in a war against the Underworld!
Created by Theodore A. Tinsley, Amusement, Inc. is a group of former Marines who bring their considerable talents and military tactics to bear in a new battle-- the war on crime. The group is funded by six mysterious men who make up the Emergency Council to Combat Crime and keep their identitities hidden behind codenames based on the days of the week. Taking the codename Mr. Sunday, Major Lacy leads Amusement, Inc. in the field and is assisted by three trusted aides. Together they lead their small army in an ongoing mission- to bring the battle for the law and justice to those who rule the Underworld and WIN!
From out of the Past comes new tales of one of Pulp's Greatest Citizen Soldiers!
Pro Se Productions in conjunction with Altus Press presents a new volume in its PULP OBSCURA line!

Pro Se Press Store (paperback)
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Or wherever your favorite books are sold.

You can find it in paperback here, on Kindle here, on Nook here, or buy direct from the publisher here.
Published on May 19, 2014 14:36
May 16, 2014
EARTH STATION ONE EPISODE 214 – ESO TOURS WILLY WONKA’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY


Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory at www.esopodcast.com
Direct link: http://esopodcast.com/earth-station-one-episode-214/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:40 Rants & Raves
0:23:08 Robert Young Interview & Geek Seat
0:44:34 The Adventures of Charlie Bucket and His Amazing Chocolate Factory

1:40:25 ESO Khan Report w/ Alan from The TimeGate Convention
1:56:25 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close
Next on Earth Station One...

With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound
ESO heads out to the theater for a night on the town.
Oh no, they say ESO's got to go go go see Godzilla.
That’s right, G-fans, next week, the ESO crew wades through the buildings toward the center of town as we review the latest Godzilla

You know, on any other podcast, that would be enough, but ESO also brings you The Khan Report, Shout Outs, Dr. Geek’s Moment of Science, and maybe even a special guest or two. History shows again and again that you won’t want to miss this monster-sized episode of the Earth Station One podcast!

Download ESO Episode 214 mp3 here.
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Published on May 16, 2014 14:37
May 15, 2014
SNOW FALLS REVIEWED

Reviews are a wonderful way for a book and/or author to get noticed. If you've read a book and like it, please leave a review at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, or wherever you bought it. It helps the book reach more potential readers, which is always nice.
Learn more about Snow Falls by Bobby Nash here.
Coming Soon-- Snow Storm

An ebook novel
Sometimes half an inch is all that stands between life and death.
After a near fatal encounter while deep undercover in South America, Abraham Snow retires from his work as a government operative, moving in with his grandfather during his recuperation. Once there, however, Abraham realizes that his grandfather has an ulterior motive: He wants Abraham to join the family business, Snow Security Consulting.
Abraham, however, soon learns that working with his family can be just as treacherous as deep cover work - especially when caught in the crossfire between his father and grandfather. But when an assassination plot against a visiting dignitary puts the entire family at risk, Abraham must use all of his talents and contacts to keep them safe.
SNOW FALLS is the first book in the continuing adventures of Abraham Snow.

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Published on May 15, 2014 20:56