THE WRAP UP-- RIVER CITY COMIC EXPO!

Like a (melon) baller!

The River City Comic Expo was held on June 11 - 12, 2016 in Little Rock, AR. I was a guest at the convention for the first time this year as the show moved from a 1 day show to a 2 day show. The show had great attendance and I saw a lot of enthusiastic fans, gamers, and cosplayers walking the floors and hanging out. Sales were slow for the weekend, but I had an absolute blast seeing some friends I hadn't seen in a long time and meeting some people for the first time.

I was part of some panels and meet 'n greets, including a fun Friday night party on Junction Bridge. There were cool conversations and a great view.

I was a guest in the Pulp Ark section of the con and Tommy Hancock took good care of me and the other guests as well. I also did panels for Pulp Ark. Those were fun, definitely the highlights of the weekend for me.

PULP ARK MEET AND GREET-This is a drop in Panel for both Pulp Ark Guests and Fans, very informal, chance to stick your head in, see what great Guests Pulp Ark is bringing to River City and have a few personal, casual minutes with actors, writers, and more! Lots of cool discussions about writing.

THE FIVE Ws OF PULP? (Mostly What it is!) Aubrey Stephens, Tommy Hancock, Bobby Nash, Phillip Drayer Duncan, David White-Pulp Fiction- Learn the history of one of the most influential mediums in pop culture and how magazines of the 1930s and 40s have led to an exciting new style of writing that is all over the place today. From the origins of science fiction to brand new heroes today in all sorts of books, comics, anime, movies, television series, and more, find out how Pulp has gone from being a type of Fiction to a Culture all its own. Tommy asked us to introduce ourselves and tell us what one of the Ws of pulp was that described us. He asked me to go first. I introduced myself and told the crowd that my W stands for Whore because I write almost anything for money. I don't think that was the W Tommy had in mind.

GHOST IN THE GENRE-Paranormal Fiction Larry Flaxman, Alexander S. Brown, Santiago Cirilo, Bobby Nash, Brad Carter-The term ‘Paranormal’ covers a wide spectrum, it’s not just about ghosts anymore. Learn the basics and ins and outs of Paranormal Fiction, what’s hot now and what’s not anymore, from top names in the field. I was a little out of place on this panel, but I talked Ghost Gal. My ghosts are purely fictional. I don't really have any experience with the real thing, which is where this panel went.

The Pulp Ark Awards were handed out on Saturday. but I was unable to make it over to see the presentation. Congratulations to the winners.

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ESO #117: Making Our Escape on the Battlestar Galactica

On this episode Earth Station One flees from the Cylon tyranny on a lonely quest - to discuss the shining scifi franchise known as Battlestar Galactica. Joining the rag-tag crew of Mike, Mike, and Bobby is Dan Carroll. Or at least we think our guest is Dan. He may in fact be a Cylon! We also check in with writer and publisher Tommy Hancock and find out details on the new "Tales of the Rook" anthology. All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs! So say we all!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Making Our Escape on the Battlestar Galactica at www.esopodcast.com
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/earth-station-one-podcast-episode-117-making-our-escape-on-the-battlestar-galactica/

Also, ESO’s Mike Gordon and Bobby Nash announce their new graphic novel project, Strong Will, on this week’s podcast.

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:08:07 Rants & Raves
0:30:52 Tommy Hancock
0:52:50 Battlestar Galactica
1:49:55 Khan Report w/ Dan Caroll & Dr Q
2:15:24 Shout Outs
2:26:31 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 at esopodcast@gmail.com

Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, the Earth Station One crew is back with a great round table discussion on Movies That Surpassed Their Source Material. It’s sure to be a lively discussion. Also, ESO welcomes Lance Roger Axt, Elaine Lee, and Bill (Bob The Builder) Dufris to the station to talk about their new Audio Comics releases.

ESO wants to hear from you. What are your favorite movies that surpassed their original source material and why? Let us know at www.esopodcast.com, at the ESO Facebook Group, on Twitter at @EarthStationOne, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057. We might just read yours on the show. Plus, join us for the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and Mike’s Khan Report! It’s going to be an action-packed episode next week at Earth Station One.

Earth Station One Episode 116: Doctor Who Companions – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

This week, the Earth Station One crew once again takes a timey-whimey ride in the TARDIS for a look at those lucky enough to share a ride with The Doctor. Join Mike, Mike, Bobby, and William along with Jason and Rita from the Transmissions from Atlantis podcast and Mary Lou Who as we discuss our favorite and least favorite Who companions. Plus we also chat with Daniel Emory Taylor and Jim O’Rear about their latest project and Jim gets caught in The Geek Seat! All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Doctor Who Companions – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly at www.esopodcast.com
Direct link: http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2012/06/21/earth-station-one-episode-116-doctor-who-companions-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:09:24 Rants & Raves
0:43:47 Meet Jim O’Rear & Daniel Emory Taylor
1:00:27 The Geek Seat w/ Jim O’rear
1:16:05 Doctor Who Companions (Good, Bad & The Ugly)
2:20:53 Khan Report w/ Daniel Emory Taylor & Mary Lou Who
2:46:09 Shout Outs
2:51:45 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 at esopodcast@gmail.com

Next on Earth Station One...

Next week, the Earth Station One crew rolls a hard six as they join a rag-tag fugitive fleet fleeing Cylon tyranny, search for a shining beacon known as Earth, and try to figure out just exactly if the Cylons really had a plan.

ESO wants to hear from all you Battlestar fans out there. What are your favorite Battlestar Galactica moments and why? Let us know at www.esopodcast.com, at the ESO Facebook Group, on Twitter, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057. We might just read yours on the show. Plus, join us for the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and Mike’s Khan Report! It’s going to be an action-packed episode next week at Earth Station One.