Bobby Nash's Blog, page 428

ALL RIGHT, YOU DUCKS! LINE UP!

Feeling reflective today, I guess. 

Time management has not been my greatest strength of late (if ever). With so much writing work on my plate it's time to change that. It might be time to step away from some side projects that, while fun, takes me away from actually writing. I do a lot of non-writing activities. I love them all and have fun with them, but I'm starting to fall behind in my writing work. 

Time to refocus and get back on track.

Bobby

NIK POLIWKO SHADOWS RICK RUBY

Art: Nik Poliwko
Art: Nik PoliwkoArtist Nik Poliwko is doing an amazing job illustrating stories for the upcoming second volume of Rick Ruby anthology for Airship 27 Productions. Here’s a sneak peek.

The award-winning The Ruby Files returns for a second volume of pulpy detective yarns in 2013 from Airship 27 Productions. The Ruby Files Vol. 2 features stories by Ruby Files creators Sean Taylor and Bobby Nash and authors Alan J. Porter and Ron Fortier. Interior illustrations provided by Nik Poliwko under a cover by Mark Wheatley. Rob Davis returns as book designer.

Keep watching http://rickruby.blogspot.com for more The Ruby Files vol. 2 news as it becomes available.

AND THAT'S A WRAP!

I'm here.I'm back! Just returned home from a wonderful experience working on the comedy/horror movie, Fat Chance in Alabama. I play Clark Wagner in the film. I had a great time and I miss the cast and crew already. I don't miss the heat, the humidity, the spiders, or the bugs though. Sadly, the heat and humidity followed me home to Georgia.

I can't share any photos as yet, other than the one to the right taken when I arrived on set. I'll post more when I can.

I'm rather fried. Playing catch up today before diving back into a couple of stories publishers are anxiously awaiting. It's going to be a very busy week.

Bobby

WRITERS FOR RELIEF AUTHORS ANNOUNCED!

Vol. 1I have a story in the upcoming charity anthology, Writers for Relief Vol. 3. Check out this line up of amazing talent. Edited by Davey Beauchamp.

Kevin J. Anderson
Ben Bova
Stephen Euin Cobb
Jason Sanford
Bobby Nash
Todd McCaffrey
A.H. Sturgis
John Hartness
Edmund R. Schubert
Vol. 2Mike Resnick
Danny Birt
Jaym Gates
Gray Rinehart
Janine K. Spendlove
Steven S. Long
Eugie Foster

More details as soon as they are available.
Bobby

I AIN’T AFRAID OF NO GHOST!

Cover Art: Jamie ChaseThe news is out about an upcoming project that I’m involved with and I’m excited to share the news here. I will be writing the adventures of GHOST GAL, based on real-life ghost hunter, Alexandra Holzer, daughter of the famed Hans Holzer.

Keep watching this space for more news as it becomes available.

Bobby

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

September 5, 2013

For Immediate Release
RAVEN’S HEAD  PRESS
Contact: Michael Hudson
PH: 727-364-3068

RAVEN’S HEAD PRESS AND NOTED AUTHOR BOBBY NASH JOIN WITH AUTHOR AND GHOST HUNTER ALEXANDRA HOLZER TO DEBUT GHOST GAL PROSE SERIES

Raven's Head Press is proud to announce an exciting new series debuting in 2014.Noted author Bobby Nash and Raven Head Press’ Michael Hudson have agreed to develop Author and Ghost Hunter, Alexandra Holzer’s GHOST GAL as a fictional series of novels based on her exploits as a budding parapsychologist.

“GHOST GAL is neo pulp with a touch of gothic romance.”  says publisher Michael Hudson.  “We’re setting the series in the late 1950’s to early 1960’s to take advantage of the post World War II paranoia that was present as America was undergoing the McCarthy witch hunts, the fear of the atomic bomb, and the numerous representations of the alien invader that characterized the late twentieth century perceptions of 1950’s America.  Ghost hunters were plentiful but only one stood head and shoulders above all the rest. His name was Hans Holzer, the creator of the Holzer Method. This series centers around his headstrong but lovable daughter, Alexandra, who after college has just hung out her shingle to follow in her famed father’s footsteps as a paranormal investigator.  Of course this leads her into adventures far beyond the realm of belief. But how she solves various mysteries along with the help of her beloved father, mother and fiancé will provide plenty of chills, thrills and a treasure trove of character development. You are going to care about these characters."

“Alexandra and I have been talking about this project for several years now and the time is ripe to tell her story.  She will be writing a “true case file” as a foreword to each book in the series as well as working hand in hand with Bobby and me to develop these wonderful characters. We could not be happier in having Bobby Nash, the winner of Pulp Ark’s 2013 Best Author Award, as the one to helm this series. As Bobby and I discussed the premise or the series we found ourselves finishing each other’s sentences. For me this was a very good thing indeed. We know exactly who these characters are. It won’t be long before you will too!”

Alexandra Holzer says, “I was blessed with a truly unique, zany, and remarkable life story – one that I first depicted in my book Growing Up Haunted.  Can you imagine being raised as a little girl in Manhattan, living with a Ghost Hunter dad that spoke like Count Dracula, and an actual Russian Countess for a mother? I am convinced that no one else in the world has a life story similar to mine. My stories of the paranormal make for compelling tales, and I’m delighted that Raven’s Head Press has partnered with me to develop this new book series. I am not only excited but passionate about the GHOST GAL series, because much of her is who I am. She's family. Joining the “Ghost Gal Family” are two amazingly talented men who brilliantly embody neo-graphic tales both in writing and in depicting art to its fullest. It's pretty neat and humbling, to be immortalized in pen and ink!"

Bobby Nash had this to say about the new series. “When Raven’s Head Press head honcho, Michael Hudson first mentioned the idea behind Ghost Gal to me, I was hooked. By the end of our initial discussion, it was clear that we were on the same wavelength and the ideas began to flow. I love it when that happens.”
“I was honored when Michael and Alexandra Holzer entrusted me with helping to sculpt the amazing world of GHOST GAL. I hope our readers have as much fun with this one as I’m having writing it.”

About Alexandra Holzer:
Emerging publicly onto the Paranormal Scene in early 2005 as a writer first and foremost, Author and Paranormalist Alexandra Holzer, has also appeared on numerous film documentaries such as the 25th Anniversary of Poltergeist and Shattered Hopes: The True Story of the Amityville Murders. No stranger to the field of the unknown as her father, Dr. Hans Holzer, PhD, was the Modern Pioneer and Father of the Paranormal. Alexandra's published a few books, one of which, Growing up Haunted has been optioned for TV and film rights with award winning producers in Hollywood. She writes a monthly article based on her travels, meet and greets in the field for the popular holistic green zine, OM Times. Holzer has gone on investigations but feels that her expertise lies not just with haunted houses, places or people but also in getting 'impressions' and being 'sensitive' to her surroundings. This yielded a Psychic Paranormal Investigator aka Ghost Hunter who is also on the quest for the unknown with a sense of humor. She grew up haunted and therefore has known nothing else. She is the only second generation paranormalist blazing this type of a well-rounded, ghostly and occultist trail of the past, into the present and forward into the future. Currently Holzer lectures at events around the country and does investigations for groups teaching “The Holzer Method”. For further information, please visit www.alexandraholzer.com

About Bobby Nash:
From his secret lair in the wilds of Bethlehem, Georgia, Bobby Nash, the 2013 Pulp Ark Award Winner for Best Author, writes a little bit of everything including novels, comic books, short prose, novellas, graphic novels, screenplays, media tie-ins, and even a little pulp fiction just for good measure. And he sleeps at least once a week, whether he needs it or not.

Between deadlines, Bobby is a part-time extra in movies and television. He is also the co-host of the Earth Station One podcast (www.esonetwork.com). Bobby is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers. In 2013, Bobby was awarded Best Author by the Pulp Ark Awards. It was his first professional writing award and for once in his life was at a loss for words with his name was announced.

For more information on Bobby Nash please visit him at www.bobbynash.com, www.facebook.com/AuthorBobbyNash, www.twitter.com/bobbynash, www.lance-star.com, and http://BEN-Books.blogspot.com/ among other places across the web.

About Raven’s Head Press:
Raven’s head Press is a boutique publisher bringing you the very best in pulp fiction, classic crime and adventure. Our books run the gamut from forgotten classics to pulp with novels from literary greats of old to up and coming writers of today. All of our books will feature gorgeous original cover art with the look and feel of yesteryear's classic paperback stylings. Please visit Raven’s Head Press at www.ravensheadpress.com or blog at http://ravensheadpress.blogspot.com.

For interviews or questions, contact Michael Hudson, Publisher Raven’s Head Press, at 727-364-3068 or by email at artist@reelartstudios.com

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EARTH STATION ONE EPISODE 178 – ESO LIVE AT DRAGON CON 2013

ESO panel Recorded live at Dragon Con 2013! The ESO crew hosted two panels this past weekend and you can listen to them both in their entirety! First, Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, Jen Hartshorn, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash put American Sci-Fi Classics in The Geek Seat with track director (and RevolutionSF co-host) Joe Crowe.

Then, we crash in on the Podcasting Track with friends of the station Jessa Phillips and Darren Nowell who help us strap track director Brian Dunaway in The Geek Seat. Both panels were tons of fun and we are extremely grateful to both tracks for including us in their programming.
ESO panel
Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: ESO Live at Dragon Con 2013 at www.esonetwork.com
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/earth-station-one-episode-178/

Next on Earth Station One...

It’s that time of year again. The ESO crew gathers ‘round the ol’ roundtable for our Annual Fall TV Preview. Can we predict which new shows will be a hit this fall? Plus, if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also revisit our Summer Movie Preview Results. How did we do? We’ll find out
together next week. It’s a packed show, but there’s also the usual Rants and Raves, Khan Report, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and we may even have a special guest or two stop by. You get all this and more on the next exciting episode of Earth Station One.

ESO would love to hear from you. Tell us what upcoming shows you’re looking forward to the most at esopodcast@gmail.com, www.esonetwork.com, Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. We love hearing from you. We might just read yours on the show.

Download ESO Episode 178 mp3 here.

You can also find the Earth Station One podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.

BOBBY INTERVIEWED BY BEACH BUM COMICS PRESENTS: CHIMICHANGA TALK

I was honored to be the first guest on the new Beach Bum Comics Presents: Chimichanga Talk podcast, hosted by Deadpool Speaks and The Great Wang. We discuss things like Dragon Con, his new novel, and his new film! Also, 50 Shades of Grey casting, Don Johnson, and “Fun with Wang.” You really should give it a listen.

Bobby

Beach Bum Comics Presents: Chimichanga Talk! This week's guest: Bobby Nash!
You can listen to the podcast now below or at podomatic and YouTube.

Show your support and share, Subscribe, and enjoy!

THE CONVENTION TRAIN KEEPS A’ ROLLING…

Here's my next convention appearance.

Join me, along with a host of spectacular guests, including my ESO co-host and Tiki Zombie creator, Mike Gordon, at the Warner Robins Comic Con on September 29, 2013 in Warner Robbins, GA Learn more about this fantastic one day show here and here. Also, a special thanks to Mark Wright for making the flyer posted above.

See you there.

Bobby

CONVENTION WRAP UP: DRAGON CON

Bobby, Phantom Troublemaker, Gary
Mitchel, and Noel Wood in custody.It looks like we’ve put another fantastic Dragon Con in the rearview. Exhausted, but I had a wonderful time. I’d like to thank all those who came out to my panels, signings, podcasts, and those who simply saw me walking by and said hi. I had a fantastic time. I’d love to mention you all by name, but this would be a long post and I’m sure my swiss-cheesed brain would still forget someone.

I am still completely exhausted, but Dragon Con remains my favorite con of the year. I ran into a lot of friends and made some new ones. This was the first year where I had people recognize me from the podcast as well as because of my books. I heard this several times over the course of the 5 days I was there: “Are you the award-winning Bobby Nash?” (as my podcast co-hosts have referred to me since receiving my Pulp Ark Award), which is very weird, but also very flattering. One guy even recognized Mike and I just by hearing us talking in the food court. I must admit, that doesn’t get old.

Earth Station One puts Clasic Sci Fi in
The Geek Seat. L-R: Bobby, Mike F.,
Jennifer, Mike G, and Joe Crowe.I recorded most of the 16 panels I was on and those should come out soon-ish from ESO, Needless Things, and The White Rocket podcasts, all part of The ESO Network. The panels were a good time. A lot of fun and a lot of laughing.

The only downside was coming back home to find a good bit of work waiting for me. Although, there are worse problems to have, right?

There were a lot of highlights. Sitting on 3 pulp panels with decent crowds at each. The seaQuest panel (with the surprisingly large audience). The G.I. Joe panel (standing room only). Meeting an actor I'd written a script for in person for the first time and getting to watch a screening of a very cool film. Being part of two great signings: one for my work and another for the launch party for The Big Bad: An Anthology of Evil, which was very well received.

Jessa Philips and Bobby talk seaQuest
DSV with a very enthusiastic crowd.I also got to tease a couple of announcements coming this week (more on those later) and talk up Fight Card: Barefoot Bones in paperback (later this week) and the horror movie FAT CHANCE, which I start filming later this week. I was asked multiple times if my character lives or dies. Where’s the fun in surviving a horror (or some variation thereof) movie was my go to answer.

My only regret was not getting to meet Ed Asner (I wanted him to tell me I had spunk) and I was so busy I missed Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner’s panels (I did see them though) and I once again missed Richard Dean Anderson and William Shatner completely. Darn it. In retrospect, maybe not a bad thing as I didn’t sell enough books to afford autographed photos from them anyway.
Bobby with Starship Farragut's
Captain, John Broughton
I didn't take many photos this year. That tells you how busy I was, huh?

So, even though I've hardly slept the past week, I'm still bristling with energy from Dragon Con 2013. It was a fun time and I'm already looking forward to next year.

Bobby






At the screening for Star Trek Continues with Vic Mignona.
Cool costume.
The Pulse Bar is a popular spot at the Marriott NOT a Manimal panel. Talking G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero The ESO crew around the ol' podcast table. Yo, Joe! Classic American Sci fi's 1983 panel. This happens every time I hang out with these guys. ESO Khan Report's Darren Nowell
My people! I caught the tail end of Lindsay Wagner's solo panel.
A fun group. Phantom Troublemaker Vs. a Kaiju! 'nuff said. Oh, my aching knees.  :) ESO listener Ravyn. Her 1st Dragon Con.
Sing-a-long time: "He'll fight for freedom, wherever there's trouble..."  The sing-a-long continues. Yo, Joe!
The Phantom Troublemaker's Security Escort.
So, can we, uh, get up yet?

BOBBY NASH’S DRAGON CON SCHEDULE

I’m heading out for a week at Dragon Con beginning Thursday so posts will be a little light. If you’re at the convention, please stop by and say hello. You can find me at any of the panels posted below and hanging around the hotels into the wee hours of the morning.

I will try to post photos to social media as I’m able. Please follow my exploits on Facebook, Facebook Author Page, Twitter, and Instagram.

I look forward to seeing you at the convention.

Bobby


Friday (8/30/13)-------------------
Title: Pulp: From Paperbacks to Film and Beyond
Description: Pulse-pounding adventure is just the beginning. Our group of all-star pulpsters will take a look at all things pulp.
Time: Fri 01:00 pm Location: Augusta 3 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Moderator / MC for panel
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Title: SeaQuest DSV: 20th Anniversary Under the Sea
Description: Underwater. In the future. A talking dolphin. It's not hard to fathom why you should celebrate with this show's league of fans.
Time: Fri 04:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Reading - John Hartness (Big Bad Anthology Launch Party)
Time: Fri 05:30 pm Location: Roswell - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Six Million Dollar Fans
Description: From bionics to Bigfoot, celebrate the slow-motion superheroes.
Time: Fri 07:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)


Saturday (8/31/13)-------------------
Title: Podcasting Authors Roundtable
Description: 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)
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Title: Reading - Bobby Nash
Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: University - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Earth Station One Goes Classic Sci-Fi
Description: Strap yourselves into the Geek Seat and be part of this live podcast performance.
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: The Many Worlds of Pulp & Speculative Fiction
Description: The writers of pulp and speculative fiction discuss the wide range of stories to tell: from hollow earth, sword and sorcery, and so much more.
Time: Sat 05:30 pm Location: Augusta 1-2 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Person of Interest
Description: Discussion of the TV series Person of Interest.
Time: Sat 08:30 pm Location: M301-302 - Marriott Marquis level (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: New Pulp, Old Pulp
Description: Pulp fiction has been enjoying quite a resurgence recently.
Time: Sat 10:00 pm Location: Embassy A-B - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)


Sunday (9/1/13)-------------------
Title: Autograph Sessions
Time: Sun 11:30 am Location: International Hall South - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: RevCast Live at Dragon*Con
Description: Shows that celebrate their love for all things Pop Culture Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Comics and more. It's LIVE.
Time: Sun 01:00 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Earth Station One Live at Dragon*Con
Description: Shows that celebrate their love for all things Pop Culture Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Comics and more. It's LIVE.
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: Arrow
Description: Discussion of the TV series Arrow.
Time: Sun 05:30 pm Location: M301-302 - Marriott Marquis level (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: GI Joe Anniversary: Celebrating Is Half the Battle
Description: Earn major flag points at this tribute to the cartoon, the toys, and the MASS Device.
Time: Sun 07:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
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Title: ESO Network Live at Dragon Con
Description: Join members from the shows of the ESO Network, when they discuss all things Dragon Con, and their experience from this year show. You never know who’s going to show up.
Time: Sun 10:00 pm Location: M202 – Marriott (Length: 2)