Friday, November 16, 2012

WALKING THE NIGHTBEAT

Ebook Cover Art: Douglas Klauba

My name is Bobby Nash. I walk the Nightbeat.

Radio Archives has announced the release of Nightbeat: Night Stories, a collection of six stories based on the Old Time Radio series Nightbeat, which starred Frank Lovejoy as Randy Stone, a reporter who works the night beat for The Chicago Star.

I’m excited to be part of this new anthology collection, which is available for purchase now as an ebook (Kindle, Nook, iTunes and RadioArchives.com) and as an audio book. This is my first story to be turned into an audio book so I’m doubly excited and eager to hear it performed by the talented Michael C. Gwynne.

Audio Cover Art: Douglas Klauba
I had fun stepping into Randy Stone’s shoes. The story for this one took on a life of it’s own and I was surprised when it didn’t go the direction I was planning to take it. I love it when that happens. Once it’s been out awhile I’ll be able to talk about that without revealing spoilers.

I hope you’ll check out Nightbeat: Night Stories.

Bobby

PRESS RELEASE:

Audio Back Cover
FINALLY IT CAN BE REVEALED! A long term project that has been under wraps from Radio Archives is available in TWO formats! 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.

Douglas Klauba pencils
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

Michael C. Gwynne
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 (Digital Download)

Original Nightbeat Episodes Vol. 1, 2, 3
Radio Archive has not released plans for a paperback edition of Nightbeat: Night Stories at this time. If you would like to see a print edition of this anthology, please be sure to let Radio Archives know.

Tune in here for a special Podcast episode of PULPED! Featuring the voice of the Nightbeat: Night Stories audiobook, Michael C. Gwynne. Also, look for an upcoming PULPED! Podcast featuring the writers of Nightbeat: Night Stories at http://pulped.libsyn.com.

Nightbeat editor Tommy Hancock joins writer Bobby Nash to talk about Nightbeat on episode 138 of the Earth Station One podcast on Nov. 21 at www.esopodcast.com.

Nightbeat: Night Stories
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.

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