Bobby Nash's Blog, page 433

PRO SE PRODUCTIONS UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE

One of the publishers I work with, Pro Se Productions, has revamped their website, including adding an author page for yours truly, which you can see here.

Press Release:

Pro Se Debuts New Website and Podcast!

Pro Se Productions, an innovative Publisher of Genre Fiction and New Pulp, proudly presents its all new website! Designed to fully represent all that Pro Se is, the site features multiple pages, including staff and creator pages, imprint descriptions, submission guidelines, a news page, a listing of open solicitations, and more.

From the front page featuring wonderfully rendered Pro Se Covers (swipe over them and they become buttons to other pages!) to the interesting bios, book descriptions, and information galore, the Pro Se website will provide fans and newcomers alike with all they need to know about this growing company.

Also debuting with the website is the weekly PRO SE PRESENTS: THE PODCAST! This will be a podcast focusing on both up and coming releases and projects from Pro Se as well as its continually growing catalog of Genre Fiction and New Pulp works. Tommy Hancock, Partner in and Editor in Chief of Pro Se, will host each episode following the first one. For the Debut, Pro Se Author and Friend of the Company Derrick Ferguson acts as host and quizzes Hancock on Pro Se, then, now, and later!

Pro Se’s new website will be updated frequently and can be found at www.prose-press.com. The Podcast is available on iTunes and can be found at www.prose-press/podcast. Other links on the site can be found in the drop down menu (button in the top left corner at the top of every page on the site.)

SOMETIMES I GET ASKED STUFF PART 3

Art: Darwyn Cooke
One of the best parts of being a writer is the interesting people you get to meet. For some reason, many of them ask me questions. I thought it would be interesting to share some of the questions I get asked and the answers, naturally. Some of these are questions asked to me directly, some come from social media, and others are asked to a group of writers. Regardless of where they come from, here’s a few of the latest.
Check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

Q: Do you think comics will ever truly go away?

Art: James BurnsI love comic books. I love reading them. I love creating them. I get this question a lot. The short answer is, no. I don't think so. The longer answer: the format may change, but comic book storytelling will continue, whether in trades, straight to graphic novel, straight to the tablet, or as a web comic, comic book storytelling will continue. I hope to be a part of it.

Q: When starting to write a new book, do you always know how it will end? Or do you only know the basic direction a story will go and let the characters tell you where it will end?

It depends. Sometimes I do know the end when I start and sometimes I don’t. I usually have an idea where it’s going though. Plus, there are those rare, wonderful times when the characters will inform the story as it goes along and causes the ending to change. I love it when that happens.

Q: What was the last bad decision the protagonist in your current story made?

He picked the wrong pocket.

Q: What would be your dream artist for your novel properties done as comics?

Good question. I'll give it a whirl.

Evil Ways would need that real world feel, but also a spooky dark horror feel with lots of shadows. George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Steve Epting, or Sean Phillips would be aces on that. Possibly, Neal Adams as well.
Art: Steve Epting
Deadly Games! is also set in the real world, but more like an action movie. George Perez (he will probably top the list for each of these), Leonard Kirk, Art Adams, or Mike Grell would do well here, I think.

Earthstrike Agenda is a sci fi thriller. George Perez, John Byrne, Sean Chen, or Paul Gulacy are perfect for this.

Samaritan actual began its life as a comic script. There are actually a couple pages in a box somewhere pencilled by me that were to be inked by Jeff Austin. This is the type of story the late Al Williamson would have been perfect for, I think. George Perez, Sean Murphy, Rob Davis, Chrissie Zullo, Art Adams, or Gordon Purcell would do well here.
Art: Francesco Francavilla
Lance Star: Sky Ranger would have been perfect for the late Joe Kubert. George Perez, John Byrne, Darwyn Cooke, Francesco Francavilla, Mike Kaluta, or Jerry Ordway would be perfect for this type of character. I was lucky enough to see Lance Star comics drawn by James Burns, Rock Baker, and Jeff Austin.

The Ruby Files already has Mark Wheatley, Rob Moran, and Nik Powliko, but I think George Perez, Steve Epting, Francesco Francavilla, or Darwyn Cooke would be great choices for a Rick Ruby story. Theses guys get that pulpy atmosphere.

Q: What's it like living the dream?Art: George Perez
I’ll let you know when it happens. HA! HA! HA!

I do love what I do and I suppose you could say that I do indeed live the dream as I write full time right now. That said-- as much as I love writing for a living, I’m not there yet, it’s not quite making me a living. I believe that “living the dream” is probably different for each of us. To me, living the dream would be making a modest living or better from writing. As I said, I’m not there yet and still have a ways to go. It all comes down to your goals as a writer (or artist, actor, etc…). What is success to you?

I have goals. If an when I meet them I set new goals to keep pushing myself onward and hopefully upward. For years I longed for the day I could call myself a published author. After that happened, I set a goal to one day have publishers invite me to projects instead of always having to pitch things. Eventually, with a lot of hard work, that happened. I’d always wondered, wouldn’t it be nice to win some writing awards? This year, I was able to answer that question. Yes, it does feel great, in case you were wondering. What are some of my future goals? The biggie is to one day be referred to as “New York Times Best Selling Author Bobby Nash”. I think that would be a great feeling. Still working toward that one. Another is to get my novel series off the ground. I’m steadily working my way toward that goal. Another goal is to write more screenplays, which is happening as well. And, let us not forget, the goal of making a living is still out there as well.
Art: John Byrne
I just have to keep chasing that dream.

Q: What's the title of your work-in-progress?

I’m working on Fight Card: Barefoot Bones for the Fight Card Books line and I’m almost finished with that. I have other projects in various stages, but can’t really say much about them yet. One is a media tie-in project, the other is a series of short stories, and a novel. On deck after that is Domino Lady/Honey West for Moonstone Books, Evil Intent for BEN Books, and three screenplays for three different producers. Sometime between now and December I plan to sleep at least once.
'nuff said.
Q: Can I send comics to you to get signed?

Yes. I would love to sign your books for you. Mail them to me at the address below along with sufficient postage to mail them back to you (that part is pretty important if you want to get them back) and I will happily sign your comic book, novel, graphic novel, or whatever else you have that I worked on.

Bobby Nash
PO Box 626
Bethlehem, GA 30620

Q: Can I buy signed books directly from you?

Yes. Yes you can. At the moment Evil Ways, Deadly Games!, Earthstrike Agenda, and Frontier are available. Just click on the “Buy Now” tag under the description of the book in the tabs above or at http://BEN-Books.blogspot.com. I will add more books to this soon. I have to do it around deadlines. If there’s a book of mine you really want from me, let me know at bobby@bobbynash.com and that one will move to the top of my list.

Thanks again for the great questions. I love getting them.

Bobby

MOONSTONE’S THE SPIDER: EXTREME PREJUDICE DROPS!

Moonstone Books has released a new pulp anthology called The Spider: Extreme Prejudice. The Spider: Extreme Prejudice includes “Fear The Dark” by Bobby Nash.

About The Spider: Extreme Prejudice:
New short stories of searing white-hot prose starring pulpdom's most violent and ruthless crime fighter ever: THE SPIDER! More just than the law, more dangerous than the Underworld...hated, feared and wanted by both! One cloaked, fanged, borderline crazy denizen of the dark force-feeding hard justice with a pair of 45's! Guest stars: The Black bat, The Green Ghost, and Operator 5!

The Spider: Extreme Prejudice features stories by Will Murray, Mel Odom, C.J. Henderson, James Chambers, Ron Fortier, Bobby Nash, Howard Hopkins, Eric Fein, Gary Phillips, Don Roff, Matthew Baugh, I.A. Watson, and Rik Hoskin.

About “Fear The Dark”:
Marianne Nelson is afraid of the dark. Every time she closes her eyes she sees monstrous visions of herself and a strange woman being chased by a menacing creature with disturbing features and fangs. She chalks it all up to bad dreams until she meets the woman from her vision, Nita Van Sloan and her friend, Richard Wentworth. How does The Spider figure in to her visions?

You can learn more about The Spider: Extreme Prejudice here.

The Spider: Extreme Prejudice is available in paperback and hardback at the following:
Moonstone Direct (paperback)
Moonstone Direct (hardcover)
Amazon (paperback)
Barnes and Noble (paperback)
Fantastic Fiction UK (paperback)
Powell’s Books (paperback)
Amazon UK (paperback)

About The Spider:
More just than the law, more dangerous than the Underworld...hated, feared, wanted by both. Extreme sworn enemy of crime, The SPIDER clashes against super-criminals whom no one else can handle. He remains one step ahead of the law in his endless crusade to destroy the human vipers that nest in our society.

Visit the official Norvell W. Page blog here.

ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION WRAP UP

I was a guest at the Atlanta Comic Convention today, July 7th. Always a fun show, ACC happens 4 times a year. Although it is primarily a shopping show  with some great deals on old comics, toys, and other merchandise, the artist/creator alley continues to grow as well. Just a few of the folks in attendance: THE WALKING DEAD'S Daniel Thomas May (Allen) and Madison Lintz (Sophia), Joe Pruett (glad to see you back, sir), Chris Hamer, Mark Wright, Jason Flowers, James Burns, my ESO cohorts Mike Faber and Mike Gordon, J.R. Mounts, Chris Collins, Lysa Shin, Jer alford, Lee Jiles, Eric Dotson, Solomon Mars, Allan Kemp, and more. My apologies to anyone I forgot to mention. Here are a few photos. Please click for a larger view.

I had a wonderful time. Thanks to everyone who came to the show, both old friends and new. There's far too many to mention, but I appreciate everyone who came by to say hello. As always, thanks to Wes and Dave for having me and for taking such good care of me at the show.

Hopefully, we'll see you at the next ACC in September.

Bobby



My table.
The Earth Station One banner.
Jason Flowers on my right.

Costumes!

Chris Hamer's to the left of me.
I got to meet Shannon Hall, artist for Lance Star: Sky Ranger vol. 3
Lee and Eric

SUNDAY! MEET BOBBY AT THE ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION

I will be a guest at the Atlanta Comic Convention Sunday, July 7th at the Marriott Hotel-Century Center, 2000 Century Blvd, Atlanta Ga 30230. 11am to 5:00 PM. 5.00 admission.

In addition to me, the guest list includes THE WALKING DEAD'S Daniel Thomas May (Allen) and Madison Lintz (Sophia), Joe Pruett, Mark Wright, Jason Flowers, James Burns, J.R. Mounts, Chris Collins, Lysa Shin, and more.

Also, there will be a blood drive and all military personnel get in free just by showing their military ID.

There will be A LOT of new dealers at the show. Vacation, injuries, kids have turned over the dealer's room. For discount coupons, directions, updates etc. Check out the website!!!!

www.atlantacomicconvention.com

See you there.
Bobby

ALL-STAR PULP COMICS #1 REVIEWED

Reader David Brzeski reviewed Red Bud Studios' Airship 27 Presents: All-Star Pulp Comics #1 for the British Fantasy Society website. The reviewer said some nice things about my Secret Agent X story as well, which is always nice to hear.

Bobby Nash is an award-winning ‘New Pulp’ author, and it shows. In his untitled ‘Secret Agent “X”’ story, he, and artist Jeremy McHugh, manage to convey to the reader everything you need to know about the character without resorting to exposition. This was a close second favourite for me.

You can read the full review here.

AIRSHIP 27 PRESENTS: ALL-STAR PULP COMICS #1
2012 PULP ARK AWARD WINNER FOR BEST PULP RELATED COMIC.

This massive comic one shot features 58 pages of wall to wall pulp adventure in graphic form. Seven old and new pulp heroes as written by today’s most exciting new pulp writers and brought to glorious graphic reality by super talented artists.

Here are the Green Lama, Domino Lady, Jim Anthony Super Detective to name only a few. The volume also contains the very first ever comic book adventure of Barry Reese’s highly popular hero, the Rook. The color cover features the Green Lama and the Domino Lady by Jeff Butler.

Stories include:
•Green Lama by Adam Garcia and Mike Fyles
• Jim Anthony by Erwin K. Roberts and Pedro Cruz
• Black Bat by C. William Russette and Wayne Beeman
• The Blue Lady by Sean Taylor and James Ritchey III
• The Rook by Barry Reese and  Craig Wilson
• Secret Agent “X” by Bobby Nash and Jeremy McHugh
• Domino Lady by Percival Constantine, Rock Baker and Jeff Austin
• Cover by Jeff Butler

A collection of stories in varied styles from retro to new age digital painting here comes a collection of Pulp Age characters in comic storytelling- some in that form for the very first time. New Pulp writers and artists bring you stories with fists flying and action galore. Join the fun in ALL-STAR PULP COMICS #1.

Bringing together some of the most intriguing characters from the Golden Age of the Pulps in comics form- some for the very first time!

AIRSHIP 27 PRESENTS: ALL-STAR PULP COMICS #1 can be purchased here.

You can read the full review here.

BOBBY TALKS MAN OF STEEL WITH REVNEWS - FANS OF STEEL - PART 2

RevNews: Fans of Steel Part 2 - Superman has a new movie out! Much like every other big nerd movie this year, geeks are having a huge kerfuffle about it.

Our crew of SuperGeeks;  Gary Mitchel; Bobby Nash; Jessa Phillips; Tegan Hendrickson; and Shaun Rosado, continue their in-depth and sometimes heated discussion about the new Superman movie, Man of Steel!

This time, they will discuss Zack Snyder's directing; the role of critics; Jessa & Tegan's bonding over The Expendables; the portrayal of Pa Kent; product placement in films; if seven minutes of punching is too much or not enough; the BIG moment that has fans divided; what they'd like to see in the next movie, and more!

Our theme music this episode is "20 Minutes of Oxygen" by Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, courtesy of Divine Industries.

A reminder about our feedback address: revcast@revolutionsf.com. Do you think Superman and Zod should have had a longer or shorter fight?

You can listen to RevNews: Fans of Steel Part 2 now at
http://revolutionsf.libsyn.com/rev-news-fans-of-steel-part-2

You can find RevNews: Fans of Steel Part 1 at
http://revolutionsf.libsyn.com/rev-news-fans-of-steel-part-1

KILLING YOUR DARLINGS...

Preach it, Calvin. Not a bad writing day.

I started off by doing that most time honored writing tradition-- I cleaned my office. It really needed the attention, but for now the desk is free of clutter. Wanna place bets on how long that will last?

Once I started writing, I took a break from my Fight Card Books story, "Barefoot Bones" and started work on the opening for my next project, a novel that a publisher is waiting for featuring a new character called Abraham Snow. More on him later, although I did make a quick and dirty placeholder cover, which you can see to the left. "Barefoot Bones" is a period piece that takes place in the 1950s. Today, I just wasn't feeling the 50s today and needed to spend a little time in the modern world so I switched over to "Snow." This is one of the big advantages of working on multiple projects at the same time.
Write faster!
I wrote a couple thousand words, which is good. Then I cut half of them out of the manuscript, which worked for the story if not my productivity. I'm reminded of the advice about how, as a writer you have to "kill your darlings" from time to time. Cutting words is hard. No writer likes doing it because they probably took a while to get them on the page to begin with. At least for me. It's a necessary evil though. You have to do what's best for the story and in this case I cut out a lot of information that, while relevant to the story, slowed it down. I'm sure some of this information will work its way back into the story later on, but having it on page one was too much of an info dump so it had to go.
Oh well. For now, I'm calling it a night now.

Will dive back into the story tomorrow.

Sweet dreams.

Bobby

NASH NEWS

I'm starting a Nash News email newsletter that could be sent out when new books become available and to update readers on my writing news. If you would like to receive the Nash News email (which will not be sent often. I don't want to clog up your inbox) then please email bobby@bobbynash.com with your name and email address and I'll add you to the list.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

Bobby

NEW BOBBY NASH INTERVIEW AT BOOKS AND TALES

I was interviewed by author Annette Gisby at her Books and Tales website.
You can read the complete interview here.

Thanks again, Annette. That was fun.

Bobby