DEADLY GAMES GETS A THUMBS UP AT GOODREADS

Received a nice review of Deadly Games! from Dave Slotter at GoodReads.
Dave wrote, “Once I got into it, I had trouble putting it down!”

Thanks for the kind words, Dave.
Much appreciated.

You can see the Deadly Games! GoodReads page here.
Visit my GoodReads page here.

Bobby

“SAY GOODNIGHT, GOLDILOCKS!”

I'm working on Domino Lady novel today.
Here's a taste:

All he needed was one glimpse of the target’s beautiful face and he would be a very wealthy man. He held his breath and waited. Then it happened. He caught a hint of golden blonde hair and a flutter of movement next to the window. That’s when he knew she made a fatal misstep. He knew where she was hiding.

“Say goodnight, goldilocks,” the shooter whispered before pulling the trigger.


FYI: This is a sample from the first draft. It is quite possible it will change before all is said and done.

Bobby

ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT THE KEYBOARD!

Saw this on Facebook today and liked it. This should be a poster.

Domino Lady

Not a bad day of writing, if I do say so myself. I did not reach quite as many words as I had hoped to do today, but it was still a productive day nonetheless. I'm entering the last leg of the Domino Lady novel now so things are kicking into high gear. I wrote an assassination today and a lot of gunfire. I actually scrapped a large chunk of the story today. It's always tough to lose large sections of text, but it wasn't working so I had to rework a scene and I think the story is better for it as a whole. Tomorrow, I see how Domino Lady gets herself out of this particular jam.

But right now I am exhausted after a long day. I'm going on 19 hours so far today after being woken early so I think it's time to call it a night.

Sweet dreams.

Bobby

Earth Station One Episode 139: The 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide

'Tis the season to be geeky! The ESO crew offers suggestions on what to get for the geek in your life this holiday season. Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, William Faber, Bobby Nash, Dan Carroll, Phantom Troublemaker, and David Keep offer gift ideas to help keep the Grinch away.

Plus, actress/model/natural therapist Virginia Hey from such fan-favorites as Farscape, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, and The Living Daylights (ESO's first Bond Girl interview!) spends some naughty and nice time in The Geek Seat. We also review the latest episode of The Walking Dead. There’s also just enough time for some Shout Outs. Ho! Ho! ESO!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: The 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide at www.esopodcast.com.
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/11/29/earth-station-one-episode-139-the-3rd-annual-holiday-gift-guide/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:10:55 The Walking Dead Season 3 Ep 7 Review
0:24:21 Interview & The Geek Seat w/ Virginia Hey
1:15:37 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide
2:41:46 ESO Shout Outs
2:46:09 Show Close

Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, Earth Station One takes a look at Surprising Sequels: Movie Sequels That Surprised Us. Has there ever been a sequel that surprised you by being as good as or better than the original like Spider-Man 2 or Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back? Perhaps just different enough to surprise you like The Dark Knight or Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan? Or any movies that surprised you by heading off into strange directions like Highlander 2 or Pirates of the Caribbean? And yes, even those sequels that didn’t quite work like Ghostbusters 2 or Star Wars Episode One? Plus, movies that we always thought should have had a sequel, but didn’t. These are the movies we’ll be discussing on ESO episode 140.

Then, ESO sits down with Doctor Who/Star Trek: The Next Generation writer Scott Tipton, who also takes a turn in The Geek Seat. And, as if that wasn’t enough, we take a look at the latest episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead as it heads into the fall finale. All that plus the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and the ever-popular Khan Report! It’s going to be another action-packed episode of Earth Station One you won’t want to miss.

ESO wants to hear from you. What movie sequels surprised you? What did you think of the latest episode of The Walking Dead? Have you visited a convention or planning one? We’d love to hear from you at www.esopodcast.com, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call 404-963-9057. We might just read yours on the show. Follow ESO on Facebook and Twitter.

Check out these gifts and more inside ESO’s new Amazon estore here.

BOBBY NASH’S BOOKS LAND AT BARNES AND NOBLE UK

Now available at Barnes and Noble UK

Barnes and Noble has added 6 ebook titles featuring work by Bobby Nash to their Barnes and Noble UK on-line retail website. Now, Barnes and Noble UK customers can purchases Bobby’s novels (Evil Ways, Deadly Games!, and Earthstrike Agenda), novellas (Samaritan), and comic books (Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!” and Real Magicalism, both with artist James Burns).

Now available at Barnes and Noble UK

I’m not sure why they have two separate listings for Earthstrike Agenda and Deadly Games! but I’ve added links to both as they are each priced have differently.

Evil Ways
Deadly Games!
Deadly Games!
Earthstrike Agenda
Earthstrike Agenda
Samaritan
Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!” (with James Burns)
Real Magicalism (with James Burns)

Follow Barnes and Noble UK on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Big thanks to Barnes and Noble for this new avenue to share my books.

Bobby

HEARING THE NIGHTBEAT

My copy of the new Nightbeat: Night Stories audio book from Radio Archives arrived today and I just had to dig into it. I listened to my story because I was really curious how it would sound. It’s a weird sensation hearing my words read aloud, especially by someone other than myself. I have to tip my hat to actor Michael C. Gwynne, who read the stories in this volume. He did a great job.

I’m excited to listen to the rest of the stories now.

Below is the Nightbeat: Night Stories press release for those who might have missed it the first time around.

Bobby

Already known for producing quality Ebooks and Audiobooks of classic Pulp tales, Radio Archives has just released its first collection of new tales based on an Old Time Radio Program!

In 1950, NBC began broadcasting Nightbeat, considered one of the finest shows of its time. The show featured Randy Stone, a reporter who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star with a unique blend of wit, compassion and toughness.

Radio Archives invites you to return to the streets of Randy Stone's Chicago in Nightbeat: Night Stories. Six brand new Nightbeat stories are now available in both Ebook and Audiobook format. Authors Howard Hopkins, William Patrick Murray, Paul Bishop, Bobby Nash, Tommy Hancock, and Mark Squirek breathe new life into Randy Stone, bringing the nostalgic noir feel of the radio series fans have enjoyed for over sixty years to newly written tales that capture the true essence of Nightbeat.

A mystery involving a puzzle. A mad killer strangling women. A young boy on the wrong road. An old flame threatening to burn again. Blood and Conspiracy in the boxing ring. The murder of a reporter. And at the center of every tale, Randy Stone. This nostalgic newly written collection issued for your reading pleasure in electronic format also features a cover by Douglas Klauba.

This Collection includes:
Introduction by Tommy Hancock
Strangler by Howard Hopkins
The Chicago Punch by Paul Bishop
Puzzle in Purple by Will Murray
Down Addison Road by Mark Squirek
Lucky by Tommy Hancock
The One That Got Away by Bobby Nash

Step into the world that comes alive when the sun sets with Nightbeat: Night Stories. eBook only $4.99. And the Audiobook also available voiced by veteran Actor Michael C. Gwynne, $23.98 for CDS, $11.99 as a digital download! Six Hours of New Stories based on a Classic Concept!

NIGHTBEAT: NIGHT STORIES can be purchased as an ebook and audio book at the following:
Amazon (Kindle)
Barnes and Noble (Nook)
Radio Archives (ebook)
Radio Archives (Audio CD)
Radio Archives (Audio Digital Download)


PULPED! The New Pulp Podcast interviews the voice of the Nightbeat: Night Stories audiobook, Michael C. Gwynne. Listen here.

PULPED! The New Pulp Podcast interviews the writers of Nightbeat: Night Stories. Listen here.

Nightbeat editor Tommy Hancock joins writer Bobby Nash to talk about Nightbeat on episode 138 of the Earth Station One podcast. Listen here.

For even more information on Nightbeat: Night Stories, and all things Nightbeat, All Pulp has an in-depth feature you can read here.

You can also purchase the original Nightbeat radio show on CD or digital download here.

Learn more about Radio Archives at http://www.radioarchives.com.

THE HEARTS HAVE IT!

There is much truth in this.

I’ve moved a step forward in my 2013 writing schedule and it’s shaping up to be a busy year. So far, I have scheduled to write (or finish in some cases) several novels in the New Year. Novels already started and on tap to be finished are Evil Intent, Lance Star: Sky Ranger “Cold Snap!,” and Blood Shot.

You’d think that’s enough, right?

Not even close.

I’ve already started prepping Deadly Hearts!, the tentatively titled (so it’s possible it might change) follow up to Deadly Games!. I like the title because it allows me to keep the “Deadly” part of the title and also keep a game-related motif in the title. I made up a mock cover placeholder for the website, which I’m also posting here. This is not the final cover. I have an idea for the cover designed and mapped out. I think it’s going to look great. I love designing covers. It is a fun challenge. I’ve already come up with a title and cover design for a third book featuring John Bartlett and Benjamin West after Deadly Hearts!.

I’ve also had an idea for a follow up to Earthstrike Agenda, which was a surprise even to me. We’ll see what happens, but it’s possible we might just see Virginia Harmon in action again.

I have a few other project planned for 2013, but it’s a little too early to start talking about those, especially considering how easy it is for those plans to change.

Keep watching bobbynash.com and BEN Books for more details as they’re available.

Happy Cyber-Monday!

Bobby

CYBER MONDAY!

It's Cyber-Monday! I've got my Cyber-Monday tree all decorated and ready to celebrate.

Wait, that's not right.

Cyber Monday is a day set aside for after-Thanksgiving buys on-line. While you're surfing and shopping, I'd appreciate it if you took a look at some of my books as possible presents for a friend, loved one, or even yourself. Check the tabs above (novels, anthologies/short stories, ebooks, Amazon, Zazzle, podcast) for information and links to my work. I'd apprciate it.

Thanks and Happy Cyber Monday!

Bobby

PODCASTERS, WRITERS, AND ACTORS... OH MY!

Yep. This is my muse to a T.

Virginia Hey on Farscape

I had a great time sharing our gift ideas for Earth Station One’s Geek Gift Guide episode. Then, the ESO crew conducted a wonderful interview with Virginia Hey of Farscape, Road Warrior, and James Bond fame for this week's episode, which should go live on Wednesday or Thursday.

It's been a long, but productive day of podcasting, writing, posting, and updating websites. I did take a break to watch some TV tonight as well. Both Once Upon A Time and The Walking Dead turned in really tight episodes this week. Both are highly recommended. We'll review this week's The Walking Dead on ESO as well.

Also, don't forget that tomorrow is Cyber Monday. I'd really appreciate it if you tried one of my novels or anthologies.

Well, I'm beat so I'm calling it a night. Let’s do this again tomorrow, what d’ya say?

Bobby

WHEN CREATIVITY ATTACKS!

This about sums it up. Sorry, I don't know the artist's name.

How can I say no?

I woke up this morning with a story idea for a new character. Not a bad way to start the day. let me tell you. This one's going in the "ideas to follow up on" file.

The wacky gift-giving season is upon us and the Earth Station One podcast is getting in on the celebration. Today we're recording our 3rd annual Geek Gift Guide, which is always a lot of fun. The episode will go live later this week. I'll let you know when.

After that, it's back to writing. I've got a date with the Domino Lady.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Bobby

OH, THOSE PESKY WRITER PROBLEMS...

I see this every time I look at my computer. It's tasks me.

Sometimes it ain’t easy being a writer, let me tell ya.

So I get an idea for a new book today. Always great when that happens, but I had to put the brakes on it because there are several priority projects ahead of it. I guess, as problems go, this isn’t a bad one to have.

The urge to start writing on this new idea is strong, but there are deadlines to meet on other projects so I had to clamp down that enthusiasm and put on the brakes. That's okay though. Like a nice meal, I'll let the idea simmer in the back of my mind for a bit.

Today was another busy one. Did a little more errand running with my Mom while my Dad is under the weather. Bought some groceries and assorted odds ‘n ends. Spent some time working on and posting at www.bobbynash.com, http://BEN-Books.blogspot.com, http://allpulp.blogspot.com, www.esopodcast.com, and assorted social media.

I also spent some time doing my homework for the next episode of the Earth Station One podcast, which is our Annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. We’re recording on Sunday this week as one of our guests is from Europe so we’re rescheduling to accommodate the time difference. Plus, we’re interviewing Farscape’s Virginia Hey as well so it should be a fun day.

Oh, yeah, and somewhere in all of that I managed to get a little writing done too. Added a bit to the Domino Lady novel, which is getting closer and closer to the end. I can see the finish line in the distance. I expect to put this one to bed sometime in the next week or so.

Somewhere in there I popped in a DVD, since there was nothing on TV tonight, and watched a couple episodes of Buck Rogers. Still a fun show. But, it’s a little past 3 a.m. as I write this so it might just be time to call it a night. Think I’ll watch tonight’s episode of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea that I DVR’d off MeTV then call it a night.

Until tomorrow.

Bobby

CHECK OUT EARTH STATION ONE’S NEW ON-LINE STOREFRONT

As you know, I co-host the weekly Earth Station One podcast. ESO has set up a new Amazon astore complete with books, movies, and the like that fits with topics discussed on the show and product featuring Friends of The ESO Network. If you hear us talking about something on the show that you’d like to check out, please visit the ESO Amazon astore at http://astore.amazon.com/earstaone05-20.

Purchases made through the ESO astore helps the podcast pay for bandwidth, storage space, and possibly a cup of coffee.

There’s even a section featuring some of my books. You can find that by clicking here.

Thanks for supporting Earth station One and the ESO Network of podcasts. We appreciate it.

Bobby

A BIT TOO OLD FOR COMICS? REVIEWS EVIL WAYS

Reader Robert McIntyre posted a fantastic review of my novel, Evil Ways over at his A Bit Too Old For Comics? Blog. You can read the full review here.

From the review:
“The whole story moves on at a cracking pace and no part of the plot is wasted no matter how trivial it may seems at the time of reading it, the whole book is littered with small clues throughout that take you on the same ride as the characters to the final conclusion of the book and what a conclusion it was.”

“I was hooked on the book from the first paragraph, and read the book in the space of a week which for me is a quick read; it’s also an indication for me on how good I think a book is if I read it that quickly.”

You can read the full review at http://toooldforcomics.blogspot.com/2012/11/evil-ways-by-bobby-nash.html.

Thanks so much for the kind words, Robert. I'm glad you enjoyed Evil Ways. This novel holds a special place in my heart, being the first published. I'm so excited to have it back out there. A new Harold Palmer thriller called Evil Intent is scheduled for 2013 (now I just need to finish writing the darn thing).

Sheriff Tom Myers was an unexpected surprise. As I got to know the character his part in Evil Ways continued to grow. The same things happened in Deadly Games! He was originally only going to be mentioned there, but the character kept telling me that he would be involved in the events of that novel. Of course, you should always listen to your characters. I did and I think the story is better for it.

I have a loose plot for a stand-alone novel featuring Sheriff Myers that I hope to write in 2013 (once I clean off my current slate of works in process). The character has become one of my favorites. Oh. I should also mention that Sheriff Myers makes a brief cameo appearance in Evil Intent as well.

Thanks again for the review. It is appreciated.

Bobby

Visit the A Bit Too Old For Comics? blog at http://toooldforcomics.blogspot.com.

I ♥ LATE NIGHT WRITING!

Art: Uwe Jarling

I should write at night more often. I seem to be more productive working into the wee hours of the morning. Probably because there are fewer distractions, I’d guess. I added a couple thousand words to the Domino Lady novel tonight and had a nice showdown between two characters. Hint: one of them didn’t survive it.

All in all it was a pretty good night of writing, but it's going on 5 a.m. and I’m tired so I think it’s time to call it a night (or morning).

Until tomorrow (or later today if you prefer).

Bobby

PS: I was saddened to hear of the passing of actor Larry Hagman today. He was a TV icon. I got to see him briefly, although didn't get to actually meet him, at Dragon Con a year or two back when the I Dream of Jeannie cast was there.

BLACK FRIDAY BLUES!

Despite my best-laid plans I broke with tradition and accompanied my Mom on a Black Friday shopping trip today since my Dad is sick and couldn’t join her. Thankfully, we didn’t have to fight too many crowds though. We went after 2 p.m. so it was all good. She found everything she wanted to buy too and didn't have to leave house before the crack of dawn.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, which is an initiative where people are encouraged to visit local or small businesses. As I, as a writer/publisher am considered a small business, I rather like this idea. Heh. Of course, I think that books (paperback or ebook) make a great gift. There are a lot of talented writers out there with some great books that I'm sure you'll enjoy. Not one to pass up a chance for some shameless self promotion, let me also say that there are some links on this very site to some books I hope you'll enjoy. I know. Ain't I a stinker?

And then there's Cyber-Monday. I'm sure I'll promote that one too. :)

Now it’s time to settle in and get some writing done.

Have a great weekend.

Bobby

NO TURKEY COMA FOR ME THIS YEAR.

I actually ate two sensible meals today, careful not to overdo it. I’ve worked hard to lose some weight and didn’t want to undo that work. It wasn’t easy though, let me tell you.

Anyway, since there wasn’t much on TV tonight (although I did get sucked into a couple episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation on BBC America, which reminded me of the image above) I did some writing and made a nice dent in the novel in progress.

Calling it a night now, but back at it tomorrow.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.

Bobby

25% OFF MOONSTONE BOOKS

Sharing for Moonstone Books. If you've been interested in any of my (or books I didn't work on) Moonstone work, here's a coupon. So far, I've worked on Domino Lady: Sex as a Weapon, Green Hornet Casefiles, Green Hornet Still at Large, and Domino Lady vs. Mummy.

Just follow the links below to Moonstone's storefront and get ready for some good reading.

Domino Lady vs. Mummy (comic book)

Domino Lady: Sex as a Weapon (HC)

Green Hornet Casefiles (HC)

Green Hornet Casefiles (SC)

Green Hornet Still at Large (HC)

Green Hornet Still at Large (SC)

Bobby

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