HYPERICON WRAP UP

Bobby Nash and his books at Hypericon

Bobby's badge.

This past weekend I traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for the Hypericon convention. This was my first time at this show, which sported a literary heavy focus. The con was a little smaller than I was expecting, but the attendees were very much there to have a great time and they did so. The panels were a lot of fun. The standouts for me were Worst Opening Line Contest (I didn’t win - whew!), Narrative Illustration (telling a story with art, not words), and Talking Funny Books with Bobby Nash. I took a few photos as well. Click on the photos for a larger view.

Getting set up on Friday.

The guest list was very author-centric, which I enjoyed. My author neighbors in the dealer’s room where I had my table were Elizabeth Donald and Sara Harvey. Also in attendance was the Author Guest of Honor, Robin Hobb, Glenn Cook, and more. A fun time was had.

I would like to give a special thanks to my friends, Ben and Tracy Eller, the owners of World of Strange T-Shirts, for their hospitality in opening their home to me. I had a great time talking old school Marvel comics with Ben, which is always a fun topic. Plus, I got to see the World of Strange operation in action. I never knew exactly what went into printing those cool shirts. I also had fun hanging out with Aron and Adrienne Rice, who were also my neighbors in the dealer’s room as well. I had a blast hanging out with you guys. I’d also like to thank Brian Cooksey and Stephania Grimm for invititing me to the con. It was fun.

Elizabeth Donald

I was at the con on Friday and Saturday, having a family obligation on Sunday, which was Father’s Day. The ride up to Nashville from Atlanta on Thursday afternoon was a bit chaotic. A trip that usually takes four hours took me seven because of slow downs, accidents, police speed traps, bad storms, lengthy alternate routes, and Bonnarroo traffic all added to the travel time. Thankfully, the return trip wasn’t so bad.

If you like smaller, intimate cons where you can sit and talk with the attendees and guests without the pressures of a larger show, then I’d suggest giving Hypericon a shot. You can learn more about Hypericon here and here.

World of Strange's Tracy Eller

View of the Dealer's Room from my table.

Adrienne Rice

Aron Rice

Ben & Tracy and their World of Strange Shirts

Aron and Adrienne Rice and their booth

View of the Dealer's Room from my table.

Elizabeth Donald

Next: ACC July 7 Atlanta, GA

I’m home for the next few weeks, which will hopefully allow me to catch back up on my writing as I’ve fallen a bit behind.

My next scheduled appearance will be at the Atlanta Comic Convention on July 7, 2013 in Atlanta, GA, which is always a fun gathering. Learn more about ACC here and here.

I love attending cons and look forward to the next one.

See you there.

Bobby

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

Look! Books!

This weekend, Bobby is on the road again, attending the Hypericon convention in Nashville, TN. "This is my first time at Hypericon," Nash said relating to the event. "I'm looking forward to getting to know some new people." Bobby will be set up with some of his books for sale and will also be participating in some panels, including:

FRIDAY
10:00 PM - Talking Funny Books
Independent Comic Book Writer Bobby Nash talks about writing comics
Bobby Nash

SATURDAY
10:00 AM - What is happening in the Marvel Verse?
Come get your updates on everything in the Marvel movie franchise and a bit about the comics as well.
Liz Hale, Joe Jordan, Bobby Nash, Ben Eller

4:00 PM - Narrative Illustration
In this panel, learn to tell a story with art, not words.
Melissa Gay, Todd Lyle, Bobby Nash

You can find the full list of panels at www.hypericon.us/2013/06/hypericon-8-schedule.html

If you're int he Nashville area, please stop by and say hi.

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After Hypericon, his 5th con in 4 weeks, Bobby will then take a few weekends off from traveling to stay home and write before deadlines catch up to him.

His next convention appearance will be July 7th at the Atlanta Comic Convention in Atlanta, GA.
See a flyer for the event above. "ACC is always a fun time," said Bobby of the show. "It's always great to see everyone."

For more on Bobby Nash's convention appearances, please click the Appearances tab above.
Also, if you would like to book Bobby at your event, please contact bobby@bobbynash.com

BOBBY'S HYPERICON PANEL SCHEDULE

The panel schedule for Hypericon this weekend. Looks like I've got some fun panels lined up plus I'll have a table set up with my books as well.

FRIDAY
10:00 PM - Talking Funny Books
Independent Comic Book Writer Bobby Nash talks about writing comics
Bobby Nash

SATURDAY
10:00 AM - What is happening in the Marvel Verse?
Come get your updates on everything in the Marvel movie franchise and a bit about the comics as well.
Liz Hale, Joe Jordan, Bobby Nash, Ben Eller

4:00 PM - Narrative Illustration
In this panel, learn to tell a story with art, not words.
Melissa Gay, Todd Lyle, Bobby Nash

You can find the full list of panels at www.hypericon.us/2013/06/hypericon-8-schedule.html

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

NEXT WEEK...

Speaking of convention, next week the con tour rolls on. I’ll be a guest at Hypericon in Nashville, TN on June 14 - 16. Sadly, I can only be on hand Friday and Saturday.

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

CONCAROLINAS/MARIETTA COMIC AND ANIME CON WRAP UP

My book display on Sunday.

This past weekend was a blur of activity as I visited not one, but two conventions. I know, crazy, right? Together with my Earth Station One podcast co-host, Mike Gordon, I hit the road on Saturday for ConCarolinas in Charlotte, NC. A literary heavy con, this hotel-based show features some great authors. I was only on hand a few hours so I didn’t have a table set up. I ran into some great friends and even met some new folks as well. It was a fun time.

Here are a couple of photos. We were only there a short time and I was so busy talking I didn’t take many. I’ve got to start being better about remembering to snap some pics. As always, click ont he photos for a larger view.

The hall of authors. Or Author Row. I love this part of the con.

An awesome Batmobile replica and Ecto-1.

After the con, we stopped by some comic shops on the return trip to Georgia. Sadly, we missed a couple that were closed by the time we got to them. We’ll have to swing by for another visit next time.

On Sunday, Mike and I added another ESO host as Mike Faber joined us for the Marietta Comic/Anime Con in Marietta, GA. This was the first time for this particular con, although Mario Russo, the con organizer, has done other shows in McDonough and Warner Robbins. I did have a table at this con. There was a great crowd and I caught up with some familiar faces and met several new folks there as well. Even the late afternoon rain storm didn’t cool, off the con. I had a great time and thought there were some cool costumes on hand as well as some great guests that included writers, artists, publishers, podcasters, and zombies from The Walking Dead.

Some of the photos here are provided by Mark Shafer, Melodie Goodwin (who came out despite just having had a tonsilectomy - feel better soon), and MJDonline. Thanks so much for the photos. I often forget to get photos of myself behind the table.

With artist Mark Wright

Earth Station One's Mikes (Gordon and Faber)

Melodie caught my good side. That's me behind Sonic's Tracy Yardley.

 

My table.

Mike Gordon and his New Legend Production books

ESO's Mike Gordon and Mike Faber.

 

This is what my table looks like from where I'm standing.

Bane

Avengers Assemble

Captain Cold has come in from the heat outside.

You never forget your first Forbush man!

Very cool look.

Zombies ont he left, June Brigman drawing on the right.

She was just too adorable.

I smell a smackdown brewing.

Another nice duo.

Loved their costumes. Great job.

I know that guy.

Both shows were a blast. If you’ve not had the opportunity to check out either show, you should give them a look next time. I think you’ll have a good time.

Next week I’m off to Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, June 8th. The following week I will be in Nashville, TN for Hypericon.

If you’re at either show, please stop by and say hello.

Bobby