New Pulp’s Table Talk: Questions From Readers IV

New Pulp's Table Talk returns. This week the three New Pulp authors talk about whatever questions happen to teleport through the quantum pockets of their nebulous imaginations. This week, Barry Reese, Bobby Nash, and Mike Bullock dig into the mailbag and respond to more questions from you, the readers.

New Pulp’s Table Talk - Questions From Readers IV is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/ or at the direct link: http://www.newpulpfiction.com/2012/02/table-talk-questions-from-readers-iv.html

Join the conversation. Leave us a comment on the blog and let us know your thoughts on this topic. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions.

Have a question you want the Table Talk Trio to answer? Send it to newpulpfiction@gmail.com with "Table Talk Question" in the subject line. Also, let us know if you want attribution for the question, or you'd rather remain anonymous. Please, keep the questions pertinent to the creation of New Pulp and/or writing speculative fiction in general. We'll get the questions worked into future columns.

Follow the Table Talk Trio on Twitter @BarryReesePulp @BobbyNash @MikeABullock and Facebook.

Earth Station One Episode 99: And So It Begins

This week, Bobby Nash takes command and we travel to deep space to visit the station known as the “last, best hope for peace.” The name of the place is Babylon 5! Writer Van Allen Plexico joins the crew to discuss this landmark series. We also strap Tommy Hancock and Matthew Moring to the Geek Seat and they reveal the new line of books from Pulp Obscura. Plus, Scott Viguie reports on Gallifrey One!
Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: And So It Begins at http://www.esopodcast.com/.
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/earth-station-one-episode-99-and-so-it-begins/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome

0:03:47 Rants & Raves
0:32:56 Pulp Obsura Guys in the Geek Seat
1:05:45 Babylon 5
2:17:36 Khan Report
2:27:26 Gallifrey One w/ Scott Viguie
2:47:29 Shout Outs
2:54:43 Show Close

Khan! Report
Feb 24-26 AnachroCon (Atlanta, GA)
Feb 24-26 GalaxyFest (Colorado Springs, CO)
Feb 24-26 Image Comics Expo (Oakland, CA)

Feb 25-26 London Super Comic Convention
Mar 9-11 Days of the Dead: Atlanta
Mar 10-11 Metropolis Supercon
Mar 16-18 MomoCon (Atlanta, GA)
Mar 16-18 WonderCon (Anaheim, CA)
Mar 18 Joelanta (Atlanta, GA)
Mar 23-25 Mad Monster Party (Charlotte, NC)
Mar 30-Apr 1 Emerald City Comicon
Apr 6-8 Marcon (Columbus, OH)

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Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, Earth Station One turns 100. That’s right. ESO reaches episode 100 and we’ve invited some of our friends to stop by the station for a night of fun, friendship, and discussions of all things geeky. Special guests Mark Maddox, Anthony Taylor, Peter Cutler, and Doctor Q join Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, and Bobby Nash for a 100th episode celebration.

We would love to hear from you. What are some of your favorite memories from the first 100 episodes? Let us know at http://www.esopodcast.com/, at the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your list. We might just read yours on the show. Or just call us up and say hi.

The ESO Crew
http://www.esopodcast.com/

The ESO Crew at the episode 100 recording...

SO, WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY, BOBBY?

Today was rather productive. I wrote 8 pages of a 40 page graphic novel script (that I can't reveal the name of as yet) plus tweaked previous pages. I also did research on neuromuscular disorders for that story as well so it was a full day indeed.

Time to step away from the computer for a bit.

Have a great week.

Bobby

EARTH STATION ONE TURNS 100!

Anthony Taylor, Mark Maddox, Mike Faber, Peter cutler, Mike Gordon, Doctor Q, Bobby Nash

We recorded the 100th episode of the Earth Station One podcast last night. A fun time was had by all. It'll be a couple of weeks before the episode airs, but I wanted to share some photos from the event. Click on the photos for a larger view.

You can listen to Earth Station One podcast episodes at http://www.esopodcast.com/.

Bobby

Bobby and the 3 Mikes from Earth Station One's 100th episode recording.

Anthony Taylor, Mark Maddox, Doctor Q

Mike Gordon, Anthony Taylor

Peter Cutler, Mike Faber

Earth Station One Episode 98: Classic Brit SciFi

This week we hop back in the TARDIS and travel back to the era of the 4th Doctor as we discuss ‘The Keeper of Trakin’ and the return of the Master. Then we meet up with the crew of the Good Ship Star-bug and chat about Red Dwarf series 6.

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Classic Brit SciFi at http://www.esopodcast.com/.
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/02/16/earth-station-one-episode-98-classic-brit-scifi/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:03:39 Rants & Raves
0:52:17 The Geek Seat w/ The Phantom Troublemaker
1:07:36 Red Dwarf Series 6
1:30:32 Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken
2:08:00 Khan Report w/ Mark Ballard
2:36:36 Shout Outs
2:41:42 Show Close

Khan! Report
Feb 17-18 Dead Winter Con (London, KY)
Feb 17-19 ConNooga (Chattanooga, TN)
Feb 17-19 Gallifrey One (Los Angeles, CA)
Feb 17-19 MegaCon (Orlando, FL)
Feb 24-26 AnachroCon (Atlanta, GA)
Feb 24-26 GalaxyFest (Colorado Springs, CO)
Feb 24-26 Image Comics Expo (Oakland, CA)Feb 25-26 London Super Comic Convention
Mar 9-11 Days of the Dead: Atlanta
Mar 10-11 Metropolis Supercon
Mar 16-18 MomoCon (Atlanta, GA)
Mar 16-18 WonderCon (Anaheim, CA)
Mar 18 Joelanta
Mar 23-25 Mad Monster Party (Charlotte, NC)
Mar 30-Apr 1 Emerald City Comicon

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Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, Earth Station One visits another space station as we head to neutral territory in the dawn of the third age of mankind for a tour of Babylon 5 with special guest, author Van Allen Plexico.

We would love to hear from you. What are your favorite Babylon 5 memories? Let us know at www.esopodcast.com, at the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your list. We might just read yours on the show.

The ESO Crew
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Comics to Prose -- From Four Colors to Black Text

Bobby joined the pulp/comic book discussion over at Sean Taylor’s Bad Girls, Good Guys, and Two-Fisted Action blog along with writers Van Allen Plexico, Lee Houston Jr., Ed Erelac, and Sean Taylor.

Check out Comics to Prose -- From Four Colors to Black Text at http://seantaylor.blogspot.com/.
Direct link: http://seanhtaylor.blogspot.com/2012/02/comics-to-prose-from-four-colors-to.html

New Pulp’s Table Talk - Turning the Table

Those of you who follow the Table Talk column at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/ know we run a regular "Questions from the Reader" segment every few weeks. Well, the guys like the interaction so much (let's face it, sitting in an office with nothing but you and your imaginary friends can make a writer very lonely) they decided to try a new spin on it.

This week, Barry Reese, Bobby Nash, and Mike Bullock decided to turn the tables on you, the reader, and pose questions for you to answer. Please pick one (or more) question(s) and respond in the comment field at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/2012/02/table-talk-turning-table.html. When responding, please let the guys know to which question you're replying so as to avoid confusing them more than life in general already has.

Question #1 (Bobby Nash): There has been a lot of discussion lately on the appeal of pulp and new pulp to modern audiences? What makes you, the reader, want to pick up a classic pulp or new pulp book? Is it characters, publisher, creators, cover art, or something else? What are you looking for in your pulp tales?

Question #2 (Mike Bullock): What do you prefer reading, existing characters in all new stories, or all new characters in new adventures? Or, a mixture of both? Please explain why.

Question #3 (Barry Reese): Are there any genres you feel are currently being neglected in New Pulp? If so, what would you like to see and in what format?

New Pulp’s Table Talk - Turning the Table is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/ or at the direct link: http://www.newpulpfiction.com/2012/02/table-talk-turning-table.html

Join the conversation. Leave us a comment on the blog and let us know your thoughts on this topic. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions.

Have a question you want the Table Talk Trio to answer? Send it to newpulpfiction@gmail.com with "Table Talk Question" in the subject line. Also, let us know if you want attribution for the question, or you'd rather remain anonymous. Please, keep the questions pertinent to the creation of New Pulp and/or writing speculative fiction in general. We'll get the questions worked into future columns.

Follow the Table Talk Trio on Twitter @BarryReesePulp @BobbyNash @MikeABullock and Facebook.

Ready on the Flight Line!

Accomplished a good bit of writing today. Wrote over 3,000 words to finish up the Lance Star: Sky Ranger novella and essay. Sent off to editor. Now a bit of rest, and hopefully get rid of this headache, before we record this week's Earth Station One podcast.

Learn more about Lance Star at http://www.lance-star.com/.

Bobby

Introducing the new Pulp Obscura website!

PULP OBSCURA now has its own home on the web!

http://www.pulpobscura.net/

PULP OBSCURA -- Bringing Heroes Lost in

Yesterday Blazing to Life in New Pulp Tales Today.

 
Bobby will have stories appearing in 3 Pulp Obscura titles, including The New Adventures of The Eagle, coming in March, 2012. More titles to be announced soon.

Earth. Take one last look.

Just wanted to share a sneak peek at the front and back covers of my upcoming BEN Books novel, Earthstrike Agenda. Look for an official announcement within the next month or two here and at http://ben-books.blogspot.com/.

I’m excited.

Bobby

Thursday

Had a pretty decent writing day. Made great progress on a comic script and a novella and updated my website. Time for a little TV then bed.

Bobby

New Pulp’s Table Talk Is Back! And They Brought Character Storms With Them.

Welcome back to Table Talk. Sorry we're late, we got here as soon as we could. This week, Barry Reese, Bobby Nash, and Mike Bullock discuss doubts, storms, characters, and lost inspiration.
New Pulp’s Table Talk - Character Storms is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/ or at the direct link: http://www.newpulpfiction.com/2012/02/table-talk-character-storms.html

Join the conversation. Leave us a comment on the blog and let us know your thoughts on this topic. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions.
Have a question you want the Table Talk Trio to answer? Send it to newpulpfiction@gmail.com with "Table Talk Question" in the subject line. Also, let us know if you want attribution for the question, or you'd rather remain anonymous. Please, keep the questions pertinent to the creation of New Pulp and/or writing speculative fiction in general. We'll get the questions worked into future columns.

Follow the Table Talk Trio on Twitter. @BarryReesePulp @BobbyNash @MikeABullock

Earth Station One Episode 97: The Worlds of James Cameron

This week we continue our favorite moviemakers series. This time out we tackle the works of James Cameron, from Terminator to Avatar and everything in between. Also while we’re at it we discuss DC Comics recently announced Before Watchmen prequels.

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: The Worlds of James Cameron at at http://www.esopodcast.com/.
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/earth-station-one-episode-97-the-world-of-james-cameron/

Table of Contents

0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:30 Rants & Raves
0:31:57 The Geek Seat w/ Ashley Bergner
0:40:51 Before Watchman
0:59:57 James Cameron
1:59:41 Khan Report
2:13:55 Shout Outs
2:21:03 Show Close

Khan! Report
Feb 10-11 LebowskiFest (Orlando, FL)
Feb 17-18 Dead Winter Con (London, KY)
Feb 17-19 ConNooga (Chattanooga, TN)
Feb 17-19 Gallifrey One (Los Angeles, CA)
Feb 17-19 MegaCon (Orlando, FL)
Feb 24-26 AnachroCon (Atlanta, GA)
Feb 24-26 GalaxyFest (Colorado Springs, CO)
Feb 24-26 Image Comics Expo (Oakland, CA)Feb 25-26 London Super Comic Convention
Mar 9-11 Days of the Dead: Atlanta
Mar 10-11 Metropolis Supercon

Mar 16-18 MomoCon (Atlanta, GA)
Mar 16-18 WonderCon (Anaheim, CA)
Mar 18 Joelanta
Mar 23-25 Mad Monster Party (Charlotte, NC)
Mar 30-Apr 1 Emerald City Comicon

If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please call the ESO feedback line at (404)963-9057 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ esopodcast@gmail.com

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Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, Earth Station One heads back to the depths of time and space as we review Red Dwarf series 6 and the classic Doctor Who story, “Keeper of Taraken.”

We would love to hear from you. What are your favorite memories from Red Dwarf series 6? Or, if you want to add your review of Keeper of Taraken, simply leave us a comment at http://www.esopodcast.com/, at the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your list. We might just read yours on the show.

The ESO Crew
http://www.esopodcast.com/

A little fun with Photoshop...

I needed to come up with a quick ad for something yesterday after getting home from the convention so I put this together pretty fast. I think it works and am pretty happy with it. I may redo it with larger covers so I only use each once though.

And here it is without the covers. I can add new content as needed. I also think it works blank to symboloize the blank page writers stare at before they start writing.

After seeing these, my friend, Jeff Allen, did this parody of the ad. It made me laugh so I had to share it.
Thanks, Jeff.

Bobby

Atlanta Comic Convention Round Up!

My table at ACC

After a full day at the Atlanta Comic Convention yesterday (http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com/), I only did a little work last night then read a little before vegging in front of the TV. Have to run a few errands then back to writing. Should finish my Lance Star story before recording tonight's Earth Station One episode.

Looks like a full day ahead of me so I'd better get to it.

Bobby

Writing and the Atlanta Comic Convention

Had a good day of writing. Getting ready to call it a night. Heading out to the Atlanta Comic Convention in the morning. http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com/

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

The Atlanta Comic Convention Returns For A Huge Super-Bowl Sunday Show!

Bobby Nash and Jason Flowers at the Nov. 2011 ACC.

The best one day show in the south returns to Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, February 5th. That's right, it's the Super-Bowl Sunday show. One of the biggest of the year.

Great deals.
Great guests.
Great costumes.

The Bloody Olde Englund Creative Team of Bobby Nash, Jason Flowers, and James Burns will be on hand with their books, art, and sketches. Come on by and say hello. They might even have some Bloody Olde Englund sneak peeks to show you.

In addition to the Bloody Olde Englund crew, there will be three Walking Dead zombies, artist Jason Pearson, writer Sean Taylor, and so much more. The Earth Station One podcast will also be on hand recording interviews. Tell them you want to be in The Geek Seat.

The Atlanta Comic Convention runs from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Marriott at Century Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Check them out at http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com/.

See you there.

Bobby

THE GREEN HORNET: STILL AT LARGE pre-order and final covers

Cover Art: Douglas Klauba

Over at Win Scott Eckert’s blog {http://woldnewton.blogspot.com/2012/02/gren-hornet-still-at-large-pre-order.html}, Win posted the following:

Cover: Ruben Procopio

The third volume of short stories from Moonstone Books about the 1960s Green Hornet and Kato continues to move forward.

I revealed the final art for the limited edition hardcover by Rubén Procopio several months ago, and now I'm pleased to also show off the trade softcover by Douglas Klauba! (I'm also thrilled that I was able to purchase this painting from Mr. Klauba, and it will hang proudly in my basement Cave of Geek. :-)

The Green Hornet: Still at Large is edited by Joe Gentile, Win Scott Eckert, and Matthew Baugh, and will be available either June 30, or July 17, 2012, depending on which listing you believe. :-)

 Amazon - limited edition hardcover - http://www.amazon.com/Green-Hornet-Still-Large-HC/dp/1936814307/

 Amazon - trade softcover (link coming soon)

 B&N - limited edition hardcover - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-green-hornet-joe-gentile/1108443461?ean=9781936814305&format=hardcover

 B&N - trade softcover - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-green-hornet-joe-gentile/1108443461?ean=9781936814299&format=paperback

Check out that discount on B&N! Get your pre-orders in now!

Thanks, Win.

The Green Hornet: Still at Large anthology features a story by Bobby Nash called “The Gauntlet.”

For more information on Moonstone Books, visit http://www.moonstonebooks.com/
For more on Win Scott Eckert, visit http://woldnewton.blogspot.com/
For more on Douglas Klauba, visit http://douglasklauba.com/

For more on Ruben Procopio, visit http://maskedavengerstudios.blogspot.com/


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Flowing Words...



Art: James Burns


I had a great writing day today. I added over 2,000 words my Lance Star: Sky Ranger story, Ring of Fire, for Airship 27. Another one or two days and I'll finish it. I've got a heavy schedule ahead, but I'm staying on track.

There's a lot to do so more writing tomorrow.


As always, you can learn more about Lance Star: Sky Ranger at http://www.lance-star.com/.

Also, I will be a guest at the Atlanta Comic Convention on Sunday, Feb 5th in Atlanta, GA. The Earth Station One crew will be there too. Stop by and say hi. http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com/ has all the details.

And that's enough for today. A little TV then I'm off to bed. Sweet dreams!

Bobby

Earth Station One Episode 96: Our Escape Pod Survival Guide

After all the troubles we have had up here on the station we thought it would be fun to prepare in case of an emergency and talk about what we would need in case of being stuck on a escape pod, kind of a new take on the ol’ stuck on a desert island game. But also we fit in some time to do some comic talk and chat about the new changes to the DC 52

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Our Escape Pod Survival Guide at http://www.esopodcast.com/.

Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/earth-station-one-episode-96-our-escape-pod-survival-guide/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:56 Rants & Raves
0:30:07 The Updated DC 52
0:55:07 Escape Pod Favorites
1:38:37 Khan Report
1:52:44 Shout Outs
2:00:50 Show Close

If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please call the ESO feedback line at (404)963-9057 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ esopodcast@gmail.com

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Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, Earth Station One travels across the sea and dives into the murky depths before hurtling across the universe and into the far-flung future. And we’re doing it all in glorious 3-D as ESO takes a look at the films of James Cameron. Also, the ESO crew travels to the Atlanta Comic Convention on Sunday, February 5th. Stop by and say hi and maybe we’ll put you in the geek seat.

We would love to hear from you. Tell us you favorite James Cameron movies and why? Or just let us know why you’re a fan. Leave us a comment at http://www.esopodcast.com/, at the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your list. We might just read yours on the show.

The ESO Crew
http://www.esopodcast.com/

New Pulp’s Table Talk - Chatting About Character

Welcome back to Table Talk, a discussion between New Pulp authors Barry Reese, Bobby Nash, and Mike Bullock. This week, the guys tackle issues of character and character creation.

New Pulp’s Table Talk - Chatting About Character is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/ or at the direct link: http://www.newpulpfiction.com/2012/02/table-talk-chatting-about-character.html

Join the conversation. Leave us a comment on the blog and let us know your thoughts on this topic. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions.

Have a question you want the Table Talk Trio to answer? Send it to newpulpfiction@gmail.com with "Table Talk Question" in the subject line. Also, let us know if you want attribution for the question, or you'd rather remain anonymous. Please, keep the questions pertinent to the creation of New Pulp and/or writing speculative fiction in general. We'll get the questions worked into future columns ASAP.

Follow the Table Talk Trio on Twitter. @BarryReesePulp @BobbyNash @MikeABullock

Ring of Fire!

Art: Rich Woodall

Had a fairly productive day. Did some work on my Lance Star: Sky Ranger story for volume 4 called "Ring of Fire" and also made quite a dent in my remodeling of the website. I added content to the Comic Books/Graphic Novels and Digital/eBooks tabs above. I also added a few things to the Prose Anthologies tab as well.

Long day though so I’m ready to call it a night.

Wow. February 1^st already.
Where does the time go?

Bobby

R.I.P. Al Rio

Art: Al Rio

Art: Al Rio

It has been reported by Brazilian journalists that comic book artist Al Rio has recently died.


Known especially for his Gen 13 and DV8 work for Wildstorm, and more recently for his Zenescope covers, especially Grimm Fairy Tales. Al Rio had worked across the comics industry, both in Brazil and in the USA, including the likes of Grifter & The Mask, Alan Moore’s Voodoo, Avengylene for Avatar, World War Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man and New Mutants.

The respected Brazilian journalist Sidney Gusman, after talking to those close to the family reports that is was apparently suicide, but that no note had been left.

Art: Al Rio

Our thoughts are with his family.

See original link: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/01/31/al-rio-passes/
 
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I did not know Al Rio personally, but I did have the honor of working with him on the first issue of Jungle Fantasy for Avatar Press several years ago. Al drew with such a beautiful line and his work was always visually exciting. And boy could he draw the most beautiful ladies.
 
My condolences to his family and to my friend, Terry Maltos, who is Al's friend and art dealer. Both the man and his talent will be missed.

Art: Al Rio

You can learn more about Al Rio and his art at http://www.alrioart.com/.
 
Bobby
 
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