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PULPED! THE OFFICIAL NEW PULP PODCAST- Bobby Nash Gets PULPED! Again!

Somehow I missed this one when it was released back in October 2013 because I didn’t have it listed on my website. So, just in case this is new to you, I joined Tommy Hancock for an episode of Pulped! back in October.

PULPED! Favorite Bobby Nash joins host Tommy Hancock once again to update everyone on what's been going on in the Wild World of Nash since his last visit!  Listen as he talks Boxing, Masked Women, Sex in Pulp Then and Now, and so much more!  Barefoot Bones, The Green Ghost, and Domino Lady are just a few of the Cast of Thousands...Hundreds...Tens that get discussed as Bobby Nash Gets PULPED! Again!

Give it a listen here.

Direct download: BOBBY_NASH_GETS_PULPED_AGAIN_.mp3.

Bobby

SNOW FALLS ON BOOKXY!

With all of the snow, ice, and other inclement weather we’ve been having of late, especially in the Atlanta area where I live, the last thing you probably want to think about is more snow coming your way.

This snow, however, is one I hope you’ll enjoy.

Bobby

PRESS RELEASE:

SNOW FALLS, a novella by Bobby Nash is now available for purchase at Bookxy for your Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Android, and ibooks devices. You can download the book now by clicking here. Snow Falls will be on sale in in additional markets and stores for all devices beginning on March 20, 2014.

Published by The Stark Raving Group, the SNOW FALLS cover is illustrated by Dennis Calero with the title and author treatment handled by Bob Wynne with edits by Gary Phillips.


About SNOW FALLS:
Abraham Snow is a deep cover government operative on assignment in South America. When his cover is blown, Agent Snow is shot and left for dead. Half an inch over and he would have been dead. After a long, painful recovery, Snow retires from service and takes his grandfather up on an offer to stay with him while he recuperates. He has not seen his family in over a decade.

Archer Snow has an ulterior motive. He wants his grandson to join the family business, Snow Security Consulting. Snow is skeptical. The company is owned by his grandfather, but is run by a man who doesn’t like him all that much, his father.

Persuaded to an international diplomatic conference as an excuse to see his sister, a diplomatic mediator, and brother, part of the family business, Snow becomes embroiled in an assassination plot against a visiting dignitary that puts his family in the crosshairs.

Using the special skills he learned in his former career, Snow, with a little help from a couple of friends: a FBI Agent and a former car thief, tries to thwart the assassin’s plans.

SNOW FALLS is an adrenaline-filled adventure thriller from award-winning author Bobby Nash and the first in a series of action-packed adventures featuring Abraham Snow and friends.


Bookxy is a great portal to download SNOW FALLS (as well as other) new novels. Check out the books, authors, and illustrators already on board at www.bookxy.com. You might recognize a few of them. Here is Bobby's page.

About Bookxy:
Bookxy was borne out of Stark Raving Group, Inc., a unique e-book, and more, publishing company focusing on mysteries, crime fiction, action-adventure and thrillers. As you will see, the Stark Raving Group and Bookxy are truly the next generation publishing company. Follow Bookxy on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Abraham Snow will return.

EARTH STATION ONE EPISODE 201 – MONDAY NIGHT WARS

My Rave of the weekWelcome to Raw Is ESO! Once again, the ESO crew steps into the squared circle to discuss one of the most exciting eras in the history of pro wrestling. Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash face off in a six-man tag team match against Alex Autrey, Nick Alhelm, and John Morgan Neal. We hope it doesn’t result in another infamous screwjob. To add to the drama, Harry Strange Radio Drama’s Tony Sarrecchia finds himself in The Geek Seat. We also get a sneak peek of the upcoming Hawaii Con. All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Monday Night Wars at www.esopodcast.com
Direct link: http://esopodcast.com/earth-station-one-episode-201/
Hawaii Con
Next on Earth Station One...

Bring out yer dead!

The ESO crew examines some of their favorite franchises from the past and determines which ones they would like to see continue, be rebooted for a new audience, or stay dead. It’s time to Bring Out Your Dead Franchises on the next exciting episode of Earth Station One.
Can Tony survive The Geek Seat?
But wait, there’s more! ESO brings you all-new Rants and Raves, The Khan Report, Shout Outs, and we strap author Nathan Walpow into The Geek Seat. You get all this and more next week on the Earth Station One podcast.

ESO wants to hear from you. What dead franchise would you like to see continue? Which one is primed for a reboot? Which ones should stay dead and buried? Let us know your thoughts at esopodcast@gmail.com, www.esonetwork.com, Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Who knows, we might just share yours on the show.

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AN AT THE EARTH'S CORE SNEAK PEEK!

At The Earth's Core art by Jamie Chase Art: Jamie ChaseSequential Pulp Comics shared this on their Facebook page today.

A really cool page by Jamie Chase from Edgar Rice Burroughs AT THE EARTH'S CORE being dialogued by scribe, Bobby Nash for Sequential Pulp/Dark Horse Comics. Coming your way very soon!

Keep watching this space for more details as they become available.

Check out the Sequential Pulp Comics Blog for all your At The Earth's Core news.

Bobby

WEAR IT PROUDLY! ESO EPISODE 200 MERCHANDISE!

Now, you can show the world your support of the Earth Station One podcast and The ESO Network with your very own Earth Station One episode 200 T-shirt available through The ESO Network Zazzle Store. 

Learn more about the episode 200 shirt here.

There are several styles of shirts and other items available at The ESO Network Zazzle Store. You can even order a short with the hosts photos on it as seen to the left. I'm still waiting for someone to come up to me at a convention wearing one. I might just have to give that person a prize.

Listen to Earth station One's live 200th episode here.

Bobby

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2014 NEW PULP AWARDS (FORMERLY THE PULP ARK AWARDS)

It's award season time again. The nomination period is now open for the 2014 New Pulp Awards (formerly known as the Pulp Ark Awards). I have a few items that were released in 2013 that are eligible for nominations. I will be making my nominations this week, but if anyone is interested in nominating work or creators, now's your chance as it is open to all to nominate.
The Categories open for Nomination until 5 PM CST February 24, 2014.
Only One Nomination allowed per person per category.

For those who read and enjoyed my work, here's what I have that is eligible for nomination. The full list of categories are below.

Best Collection/Anthology : Frontier (BEN Books), The Avenger: Roaring Heart Of The Crucible (Moonstone), The Big Bad: An Anthology Of Evil (Dark Oak Press), The Spider: Extreme Prejudice (Moonstone Books), The New Adventures Of The Green Ghost (Pro Se Productions), and Writers For Relief Vol. 3
Best short story : I had stories appearing in Frontier (BEN Books), The Avenger: Roaring Heart Of The Crucible (Moonstone), The Spider: Extreme Prejudice (Moonstone Books), The New Adventures Of The Green Ghost (Pro Se Productions), and Writers For Relief Vol. 3 that are all eligible.
Best Novella : Fight Card: Barefoot Bones (Fight Card Books)
Best Pulp Related Comic : Domino Lady/Sherlock Holmes (Moonstone)
Best Pulp Revival : The New Adventures Of The Green Ghost (Pro Se Productions)
Best Author : Bobby Nash is eligible

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-

For the last three years The Pulp Ark Awards, awarded in conjunction with the Pulp Ark New Pulp Convention and Writer’s Conference have been the most comprehensive and only fan voted awards for the genre fiction identified as New Pulp.  According to Tommy Hancock, founder and coordinator of Pulp Ark and the Awards, although the Convention and Conference will not occur in 2014, the legacy of the Pulp Ark Awards
will continue, though with changes, including a new name.

“The Pulp Ark Awards,” says Hancock, “were called such because of the associated convention.   With there being no convention it seems odd to call them the Pulp Ark Awards.  Also, because of a couple of other circumstances, the decision has been made to change the name of the awards. As these awards strive to represent the broad field that is New Pulp, it is only fitting that they should be the New Pulp Awards, especially since I, and several recipients and those involved with the awards were part of the group that in 2011 put together what has been referred to as The New Pulp Movement, a group of creators and publishers intending to promote New Pulp as a whole. So, from this point forward, the yearly awards will be known as The New Pulp Awards.”

Hancock also notes other changes. “In the past, nominations have been open to the public, but voting was closed to only those who nominated during the allowed time.  This year, nominations will be open for a period of two weeks.  Then, voting will be open for a two week period.  Anyone can nominate and anyone can vote.  It is not required that a person nominate someone to be able to vote.  However,” Hancock clarifies, “an individual can only nominate once for each category and can only vote once in each category.”

Nominations for the 2014 New Pulp Awards are now open and will close at 5 PM CST on February 24th, 2014. Anyone can nominate in any of the available categories for work that was published in 2014, either in print, ebook form, or in an established internet venue, such as an e-magazine.  Postings on personal blogs do not qualify.

All nominations that are made that fit the qualifications of New Pulp will be placed on the final ballot, regardless of the number of nominations any one work or individual receives. NO CREATOR MAY NOMINATE HIM/HERSELF OR HIS/HER WORK FOR A NEW PULP AWARD. Publishers may, however, nominate works from their own publishing houses as long as the Publisher is not a writer or artist involved in the nominated work. This is also a change from previous years.

To determine if a work or creator qualifies for these awards the definition for works that qualify is as follows-New Pulp is fast-paced, plot-oriented storytelling of a linear nature with clearly defined, larger than life protagonists and antagonists, creative descriptions, clever use of turns of phrase and other aspects of writing that add to the intensity and pacing of
the story.

Hancock also states, “We will also give a Lifetime Achievement Award again this year as well.  A Ten Person committee selected from well-known Creators in New Pulp currently will decide the recipient of this award.  This award is given to someone who has contributed to Pulp, not necessarily just New Pulp, but to the continuation of the interest and promotion of Pulp in all its forms.” Last year’s winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award was Charles Boeckman.

The New Pulp Awards will be awarded as a part of MidSouthCon, in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 23rd, 2014. For more information on MidSouthCon, one of the premiere Pop Culture conventions in the South, go to www.midsouthcon.org.

The only works eligible for the 2014 New Pulp Awards are those produced between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. Anyone can make a nomination and anyone that makes a nomination will receive a ballot on February 25th and voting will be open until 5 PM CST on March 11, 2014. Also, ballots will be posted on www.NewPulpAwards2014.blogspot.com and available for anyone who wishes to cut and paste and email the ballot to NewPulp2014@yahoo.com. Each ballot must contain a link to a Facebook page, a Twitter account, an email profile, or some other verifiable source by which the identity of the voter can be affirmed.

Although Hancock will still be the Coordinator of the New Pulp Awards, there will be a body of a total of five individuals who will have full access to all information, including the received nominations and votes throughout the process.

The Categories open for Nomination until 5 PM CST February 24, 2014, are as follows.
Only One Nomination allowed per person per category in-

1. Best Novel (This includes E-books as well as print books and length must be 40,000 + words)

2. Best Collection/Anthology (This includes single author story collections and multi- author anthologies.  This includes E-publications as well as print books)

3. Best short story (this includes stories that appear in short story collections, anthologies, magazines, and e magazines. If from an e-mag, the story must appear on a site identified as an e-magazine, not simply be posted on a site or blog. It includes e-publications as well as traditionally printed works. Length must be 17,500 words or less.)

4.  Best Novella (this includes stories that appear in short story collections, anthologies, magazines, and e magazines. If from an e-mag, the story must appear on a site identified as an e-magazine, not simply be posted on a site or blog. It includes e-publications as well as traditionally printed works.  Length must be 17,500- 40,000 words)

5. Best Cover Art (This is restricted to prose book publications, including e-books)

6. Best Interior Art (This is restricted to prose book publications, including e-books)

7. Best Pulp Related Comic (This refers to a series, complete run, one shot, etc. This award is for art, writing, and all other work associated with the nominated comics and the winner. This includes e-publications as well. )

8. Best Pulp Magazine (This award is for art, writing, and all other work associated with the nominated comics and the winner. This includes e-publications as well, but the e-publication must be identified as an e-magazine on the site supporting it. )

9. Best Pulp Revival (The Revival nominated must be published within the calendar year of 2013 and relates specifically to characters featured in Pulps when they were originally created. This includes epublications as well.)

10.  Best New Character (This must be a character that debuts in a New Pulp work published in 2013.  This included e-publications as well)

11. Best Author (This reward refers to the author and any author with work published in 2013 is eligible, including novels, short stories, etc. This includes e-publications as well).

12. Best New Writer (To be nominated, a writer must have been published for the first time in the pulp field in the calendar year of 2013. This includes e-publications as well).

Send all nominations or any questions to newpulp2014@yahoo.com.

SOMETIMES I GET ASKED STUFF… PART 16

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.

Check out past installments of Sometimes I Get Asked Stuff... Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here, Part 4 here, Part 5 here, Part 6 here, Part 7 here, Part 8 here, Part 9 here, Part 10 here, Part 11 here, Part 12 here, Part 13 here, Part 14 here, and Part 15 here.

Q: What person in your life has influenced you so much that you created a character in one or more of your books similar to them?

Good question. In my novel, Evil Ways, the two brothers who are the main protagonists in the story have mine and my brother’s personalities and quirks. I found that helpful in having their dialogue sound more true than it did on my first pass. Aside from that, I rarely pattern the main characters after a real person, but secondary characters are often based on people I know. At least partially.

Q: What does your antagonist care about most in the world?

In my novel, Deadly Games!, Darrin Morehouse only cares about one thing, winning the game. The game he’s playing… revenge.

Q: What makes the Domino Lady so appealing to you?

The Domino Lady was the first pre-existing pulp character I wrote and in researching her and reading those original adventures, I fell in love with the character and the world she inhabits. It has all the elements I love. She's a strong woman in a world where that can actually work against her, but she learns how to use it to her advantage. She is intelligent, graceful, and skilled. She has a clear sense of duty and is not afraid to do what needs to be done. She's also flirty, which is fun to write.

As I was writing that first story, "Target: Domino Lady" I got the sense that her adventures would make for a great TV series. I could easily see her working in a modern day setting with only a few cosmetic changes to her story. I was lucky enough to be able to return to the character. I really appreciate Ron Fortier introducing me to her.

Q: We all face times when the words don't flow as easily than usual. What are your tricks for writing yourself out of a corner or blockage?

When the words just aren’t flowing as they should, that’s usually a good indication it’s time to step away from the computer and do something else. Take a walk, clean your kitchen, mow the lawn, go for a drive, fold laundry, anything that doesn’t require a lot of creative thinking. Once relaxed, I find that the ideas start flowing again.

Q: How does a book go out of print in this day and age?

I have several books that have gone out of print. In each case it is because the publisher stops it. The reasons vary.

One early novel of mine called Fantastix was taken down after a month on a POD site because the publisher said it wasn't selling well. This was before I started having a fan base. How much money did we both lose out on because it is not available? Plus, since it was using the publisher's characters, I can't reprint it elsewhere so I basically got screwed. I even tried to buy the rights to the characters so I could put it back out, but the publisher refused to sell.

In another case, the publisher said sales were too low on a particular anthology and that it was not worth the time and effort put into the book keeping and paying of talent on such a low selling title. Or something like that. I also heard the publisher might be closing its doors too.


Q: I like the name sky ranger!!!!  Very star wars-ie.

Thanks. Lance Star: Sky Ranger is a pulp-inspired character. There are 3 anthologies and a comic book out now. Volume 4 of the anthology series is coming in a few months as is another comic and I have a novel in production. Whew. You can learn more about Lance and the Sky Rangers at www.lance-star.com.

Q: Mr. Nash?  Yin and Yang the comic looks awesome.  But I’m sorry, Yang should have been a gorgeous chubby guy.

Thanks for checking out Yin Yang. When I came on board the project, the characters or Yin, Yang, their boss, and Widowmaker were already established by the publisher. I took those characters and crafted the story around them. It was fun and I think it came out very well. Thanks for checking it out. I believe that Yin Yang is still on sale. Hopefully, one day I will see a penny for my work on it, although I’m not holding my breath. You can learn more about Yin Yang here, here, and here.

Q: Have you ever considered writing comic books?

I actually started out writing comics. I did several things for small, indie presses. In 2000 I started scripting tales of Marat Mychaels’ Demonslayer for Avatar Press. That project ran for quite some time. I still write comics from time to time and have a graphic novel that is scheduled to go on sale in February called Operation: Silver Moon. If you go to www.bobbynash.com and click the Comics tab at the top of the page you can see the various books I've worked on, some of which are still available for purchase. Sadly, a lot of my comic work is out of print.

Q: Have you considered working for Marvel? Marvel is the house of ideas. They could use you. Come up with some stuff and send it to them.

Oh, if only it were that easy. I've talked with and to Marvel a few times with no success. They don't really want me. An editor there once told me that she liked my work and would hire me in a heartbeat if only I had a New York Times Bestselling novel or hit movie to my credit. At the time I had neither. I still don't.

I think it would be fun to work for Marvel. Maybe it will happen one day. I haven’t actively pursued it in some time. You never know.

Q: Tell us about your newest work in progress. What are the exciting challenges of this project that drew you to write it?

I’m always juggling a few things. I’m finishing up a screenplay I co-wrote with a friend of mine. Just putting the polish on it. I’m tidying up layouts on the Operation: Silver Moon graphic novel, and writing the first Ghost Gal novel. Plus, there is daily marketing/promotion for soon to be released books (Zombies Vs. Robots: No Man’s Land from IDW and Snow Falls from Bookxy) and prepping for the next episode of the Earth Station One podcast. That’s today’s to do list.

Q: How much time do you set aside each day for marketing?

At least two hours, but more when there is a new announcement. I break that up into different times of the day, especially where social media is concerned. If I only post during the day it is very easy to miss those who are only on at night.

Q: What is the most exciting thing to ever happen to you as a writer?

Being nominated and winning the 2013 Pulp Ark Award for Best Author tops that list for me. It was such an enormous shock to find out that I won. I didn’t even realize that someone had nominated me. I was honored to win. It’s also led to a lot of fun as my friends lovingly refer to me now as “The Award-Winning Bobby Nash” all the time.

Second moment would be when someone recognizes my name and then asks me, "Bobby Nash, the writer?" That has happened a couple times and both times were very cool moments for me.

Q: How much research do you do when you write about your characters in a place you've never been?

It varies depending on the needs of the story, but I try to research pretty heavily for unknown locations.

Q: What’s your Favorite Stephen J. Cannell TV Series?

WOW. That's a toughie. So many good ones. The ones that stand out are Rockford Files, Stingray, and The A-Team. I also love his novels. Great reads.

Q: Do the characters come to you or the does the story form first?

It depends. It can, and has, happened both ways. Sometimes I get an idea for a story and then figure out what character(s) are best suited for it. Other times, I get to know a character and the character defines the story. I’d love to say there’s some science or planning behind it, but really, I just play it by instinct.

When you get to know your characters, they will inform how the story flows. I've had surprising twists happen because I realized my character wouldn't do what I had originally planned and the story took off in a different, usually better, direction.

Q: How many words do you shoot for a day? As you do this for a living an all.

I would love to do around 3,000 words a day. That’s what I shoot for. Sadly, I rarely hit that number. Usually, it’s between 1,000 - 2,000 words a day. Now, I should clarify that the only words I count are the words written for the story. I don’t count press releases, Q&A sessions like this one, podcast updates, website updates, interviews, and the like. If I did, I’m sure my word count would suddenly seem much higher.

Q: Are you the kind of writer who can tap deeply into your personal pain and emotions and translate it into your stories, characters, and plots? I'm NOT talking about memoirs here, I'm talking about getting those powerful emotions into your fictional characters.

I hope so. I certainly try. There is a little bit of me in each of my characters, especially those I create myself. It’s hard not to put those little touches in there to help make that character feel real. If they feel real to me then hopefully they will also feel that way to the readers.

Q: What’s your Favorite Alice Cooper Song?

Found this on-line. neat.“School's Out” and “Eighteen” are favorites of mine. I met Alice Cooper at an industry party once several years back. He was a really nice guy and we chatted briefly. All he wanted to talk about was good places to play golf in Atlanta. :)

Q: How do you keep a story moving forward in hour exposition? How do you increase tension through exposition? Do you have/use patterns in your exposition? Is exposition always from the POV of the scene protagonist? And do you know of good resources addressing this topic?

Exposition is important to the story in that it gives the characters and the readers large doses of information necessary to the story. What I try to avoid, sometimes better than others, is writing a massive info dump scene where you just drop the information on the reader in one big clump. I usually try to dribble this part out while things are happening and using dialogue as much as possible. That’s my preferred method, but it doesn’t always work, depending on the story.

I have no problem with having two or more characters discussing the issue they face in the story to help get the information out there. That may mean multiple POVs (Point Of View) and that’s okay. I try to use what works best for the story.

I don’t know of any good resources off the top of my head. Sorry.

Q: You are now the main character in the last book you read. Who are you?

I am Raylan Givens. Oh, yeah. I can live with that.

Q: Which Star Trek series have you most recently binge-watched?

Star Trek Deep Space Nine. DS9 is my favorite Star Trek series. Every year or two I break out the DVDs and do a rewatch. I only plan to watch an episode or two when it starts, but I eventually plow through them all.

Sounds advice. I have a system... sort of.Q: How do you keep track of details - like hair or eye color, cities, timeline, name spelling - while writing a book? Lists? Cards? Pictures? Memory?

I keep notes and paste a list of names and short bits of information into the writing program (I write in WORD) below where I’m working so I can make sure I’m spelling the names the same and keeping important details close at hand. Other things come from memory, but I try to write things down as much as possible.

Q: Question of the day: Happy Friday! Time to share any news, posts, or anything else about your writing.

Thanks. I'm getting ready for a few new releases hitting book store shelves this month. You can learn more about all of these at www.bobbynash.com I also post at my FB Author Bobby Nash Page, Twitter, and Google+.

IDW's Zombies Vs. Robots: No Man's Land is in stores 2/26. I did an interview with The Book Cave podcast as part of my promotion for that book this week.

My ebook novella, SNOW FALLS will be available later this month at Bookxy and at all other ebook purchasing venues shortly thereafter. This is the first in a series.

The graphic novel, Operation: Silver Moon is on tap to come out either late Feb. or early March. More on that soon.

Q: How do you advise getting the terminology right when writing a period piece? If a writer is working on a tale set in 1930s how can he nail the vernacular?

My new marketing plan.Research, research, research. And when that fails, make it up. Okay, so that’s only partially true. Google and Bing are your friends here. Old movies and TV shows set in those periods can also help. One thing to be wary of is remember that you are writing for today’s audience. Even though it is a period piece, you may want to avoid some of the terminology that was more prominent in those days, especially in terms of racial or sexist slurs. Publishers will often have rules in place for those instances as well.

Q: What do you do with extra books or books you no longer want?

My new writing plan.Donate those unwanted books. If taking them to a used book store isn’t your thing, try donating to your local library, hospital, nursing home, school, church, shelter, prison, or local charity. They can put these books to good use.

As an odd coincidence, I saw this link today on Twitter.
Do a good deed today: leave a book behind for a needy reader.

Q: Ever realize that you enjoyed a writer's work much more before you came into contact with them?

That has happened to me a time or two. Without naming names, I've met creators where it was not a good experience and when I read the work it triggers that memory. I try not to let it color my opinion of the work, but sometimes it does.

The opposite has also happened. I've met creators whose work I didn't enjoy and found myself liking the person and then liking his or her work more as a result.

The 1st novel that I
remember reading.This is one of the reasons that I make sure I treat everyone who meets me with civility and professionalism. I don’t want to be that guy who turns people off from my work because meeting me was a bad experience.

Q: So...what did you read when you were a kid that adults thought was 'beyond you'?

I don't recall being told that anything I was reading as a kid was beyond me. I did have family and friends that wondered why I read some of the things I did, but that was mainly because it wasn't a topic or genre they had any interest in reading. Plus, there were the non-readers who were surprised that anyone would crack open a book. I still run into people who seem surprised to see people reading.

Q: What is the one book, TV show, or film that you were SURE you were going to hate but actually really enjoyed?

Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV series. I remembered the movie and passed on the show simply because I assumed it would be more of the same. I wouldn’t have given it a look if my brother had not told me how good it was and that he thought I would enjoy it.

Q: What’s your favorite Olympics Event?

I don’t really have one. I don’t generally watch the Olympics. Nothing against them, I’m just not a sports fan. I do admit though, that the sky jumps are pretty darn incredible. Of course, I’m sure my enjoyment of that comes from my favorite scene from For Your Eyes Only.

Q: Why do you write?

It’s the only way to get the stories out of my head. I love telling stories. Creating situations and plots is fun for me and my brain is always putting things together. If I didn’t write them I would still create them in my head. I have more plots and ideas than I have time to write them all.

Q: The last TV show you watched is now your life story. What is it?

Elementary. Cool. I get to be Sherlock Holmes.

Q: So who's Ghost Gal?

Ghost Gal is a novel I'm writing for Raven's Head Press that tells the fictionalized exploits of real-life ghost hunters Alexandra Holzer and her father, Hans Holzer. Ghost Gal will be a little bit horror, a little bit pulp, a little bit action, and a whole lot  of fun.

My 1st comic bookQ: Someone said "every comic book is someone's first and every comic is someone's favorite." The first thing I'll buy, but do you think the second is true? And we're not counting the creator of that comic, either.

Yeah. I think that is possible. I have comic issues that rank as favorites of mine for various reasons, including a scene I really liked or the creative team. I’ve also met other fans who list favorite issues that just didn’t do anything for me. It’s all subjective, I think.

The first comic I remember owning was amazing Spider-Man # 192, which came in a three pack with issues 193, and 194 also. It was in the middle of the story, but I had no trouble getting right into the action.

Q: What are you reading presently or have you read recently?

I don’t get to read as much as I used to, but I try to knock out a chapter or two on something daily. I am nearing the end of A Ceremony of Losses by David Mack, which is part of the Star Trek: The Fall series. I’m also reading This Girl For Hire, a Honey West novel by G.G. Fickling, partly for research, but also because it’s really good. At The Earth’s Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is on tap next, also for research, but I read this as a kid and am looking forward to giving it a re-read. Also on tap is Raylan by Elmore Leonard. I love Justified and am interested in reading some of Dutch’s stories about Raylan Givens.

Q: How do you celebrate when you finish a writing project?

I used to take a few days off after finishing a project. Now, I breathe a sigh of relief, refill my drink, and jump over to the next project.

And I think that is a good place to finish this round of Sometimes I Get Asked Stuff… Do you have any questions you’d like me to answer? Post them here as a comment or send them along to bobby@bobbynash.com and I’ll answer them in a future installment of Sometimes I Get Asked Stuff...

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Thanks.

Bobby

SUNDAY! SUNDAY!! SUNDAY!!! LET'S GET THIS WEEK STARTED!

This has been one heckuva few days.

I mean that in the best possible way, of course. The announcement of my scripting a graphic novel adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core for Dark Horse Comics' Sequential Pulp Comics Imprint was big news and I'm really excited to get started on that one. As you can imagine, I've used the word "excited" a lot the past few days.


Today, a work for hire project that had fallen on the back burner at the publisher's end a few months ago moved back to the forefront today so I will have that added back to my schedule as well, which is cool. I can't say too much about it at the moment, but will as soon as I'm able.

In stores Feb. 26Between those two projects and Ghost Gal and Honey West/Domino Lady, both of which are also in novels in process, and Operation: Silver Moon, a graphic novel also in production, not to mention Snow Falls and Zombies Vs. Robots: No Man's Land hitting stores in February, plus other things like edits, proofs, interviews, signings, conventions, and podcasts already scheduled (with more coming), the next few months are going to be really busy.

Available in February I hope this doesn't sound like complaining as it isn't. I love it. Just wanted to let you know why there may be a few lapses in posting in the coming weeks. I'll try to keep the site updated regularly, but I might miss a day here and there. There is a new Sometimes I Get Asked Stuff... column coming in a day or two. It's written. I just need to pull some images and links.

These are exciting times, my friends.

Now I just have to figure out when to sleep.

Bobby

MY JOURNEY TO THE EARTH'S CORE...

Not Actual Cover. Art: Jamie Chase
Art: Jamie ChaseIt was officially announced today so I can share some details on a new graphic novel project I’m working on. I will be scripting an adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' At The Earth's Core with artist Jamie Chase for Dark Horse Comics' Sequential Pulp imprint.

From Sequential Pulp’s Michael Hudson:
Just so you know Edgar Rice Burroughs' AT THE EARTHS' CORE is proud to welcome aboard the acclaimed scribe, Bobby Nash who will be scripting Jamie Chase's sequential pages. Finally, we're on the last leg on this one gang. I can't wait!

I am equal parts excited and nervous, but looking forward to exploring the world
Art: Jamie Chasecreated by Edgar Rice Burroughs. I’m also looking forward to working with the extremely talented Jamie Chase (he’s handling the art) and the good folks at Sequential Pulp and Dark Horse Comics. I want to do ERB’s property proud.

More news as it develops.

Bobby

NO PLANE... NO HOPE... ONE SHOT!

Created a new banner ad for the Lance Star: Sky Ranger comic book "One Shot!" by Bobby Nash and James Burns.

LANCE STAR: SKY RANGER "ONE SHOT!"
A Pulp Adventure Comic Book
2011 PULP ARK AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP RELATED COMIC 

LANCE STAR: SKY RANGER "ONE SHOT!" can be purchased in paperback and ebook formats at the following:
Indy Planet (paperback)
Amazon (Kindle) ebook
Barnes and Noble UK (Nook) ebook
My Digital Comics ebook
Drive Thru Comics ebook
Graphic.ly ebook
Apple iTunes ebook

LANCE STAR: SKY RANGER "ONE SHOT!"
A Pulp Adventure Comic Book

November, 1941. Ace Air Adventurer Lance Star accepts a dangerous mission into an enemy stronghold to stop the Nazi’s from uncovering plans for a weapon long believed destroyed. Lance flies a solo mission to Kiev where he is to plant explosives and destroy a weapons facility when he runs into an old enemy. Now, Lance is faced with a choice. Complete the mission? Or take down the Sky Ranger’s greatest adversary?
He’s only going to get one shot at this. Will he choose the mission or revenge?

Featuring high-flying adventure, aerial dog fights, explosive action, and stunning artwork, Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is pure pulp fun from start to finish.

"Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is exactly the sort of high-flying, action-packed air war yarn I really enjoy. It's fine pulpish fun from start to finish. Bobby Nash and James Burns are aces!"
-- James Reasoner

Learn more about Lance Star: Sky Ranger here.