THE AUGUSTA TOY AND COMICS SHOW/JOEFEST 2020 DATE CHANGES...

The Augusta Toy and Comic Show/Joefest 2020 was scheduled for June 27 - 28, 2020 in Augusta, GA at the New Augusta Convention Center. Due to COVID-19 issues, the convention had been rescheduled for Labor Day weekend. I was set to be part of Indies World, but I am already booked elsewhere on that weekend so I will not be there for this year's show. I will return for The Augusta Toy and Comic Show/Joefest 2021.

Stay tuned for details.

Bobby

JORDANCON 2020 CANCELLED!

Sadly, but not unexpectedly, JordanCon has announced that they are cancelling the 2020 JordanCon convention due to the coronavirus restrictions and will be back in 2021. I hope to return to this amazing con in 2021 as well.

You can read the full statement from JordanCon Chair, Jennifer Liang and a FAQ section HERE.

Bobby

CHANGES TO THE 2020 SCRIBE AWARDS...

The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers president, Jonathan Maberry announced that The Scribe Awards will not be presented at San Diego Comic Con as in previous years due to Covid-19 Coronavirus concerns. The Scribe Awards will be announced via Facebook Live instead. The date will be revealed soon. I have two books that were eligible so I am understandably curious to see if they made the nomination list. I will share more information on The Scribe Awards as I get them. Read Jonathan's statement below.

And now a word about Coronavirus and the Scribes…

For years now we’ve been presenting the IAMTW’s annual Scribe Awards at the wonderful San Diego Comic Con. Because of the growing danger of contagion from Covid-19, we will not have a presence at SDCC. Our Scribe Award nominees and winners will be announced via a real-time video event on our Facebook Group.

We will announce the nominees as well as the winner of the Faust Award in a few weeks.

The date of the awards will be announced at the same time.

Stay tuned for updates as they become available.

Bobby

COOSA CON POSTPONED. RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 7TH!

Due to the current virus situation, Coosacon (originally scheduled for March 28, 2020 in Rome, GA) has been postponed. The plan is to reschedule for November 7th.

Unfortunately, I am already booked elsewhere on November 7th so I won't be able to attend as planned.

Keep up with all the Coosa Con news at https://coosacon.com

Bobby

THE SOUTHERN PEN WRITER'S CONFERENCE POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 8TH DUE TO CORONA VIRUS RESTRICTIONS!

The Southern Pen Writers Conference originally scheduled for this Saturday, March 21st in Monroe, GA has been cancelled and rescheduled. Due to Corona virus restrictions, the venue will be shut down for the foreseeable future. The writer's conference has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Monroe, GA. You can stay up to date on conference news HERE!

I hope you can join us in August.

Bobby

ASFE VIRTUAL MARKET

The Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo was postponed, but they are keeping the spirit of the event alive by launching the ASFE Virtual Market. Find links and information on guests and vendors from the event. You can see my page at https://www.atlantascifiexpo.com/exhibitors/bobby-nash This write up made my day. I don't think I've ever been called a "perennial fan favorite" before. I like it.

Bobby Nash is a perennial fan favorite and awarding-winning author of novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, and more! #ASFE #VirtualMarket

Thanks, ASFE.

Bobby

CONVENTION UPDATE: ASFE POSTPONED AND MORE NEWS...

Due to the current health advisory concerning the COVID-19 virus, this weekend's Atlanta Sc-Fi and Fantasy Expo event at North DeKalb Mall has been postponed. I do not know the new dates at this time. As soon as I hear this information, I will share it here.

If an event you were planning to visit has been cancelled, reach out to those creators or vendors you were hoping to meet and/or purchase items from and see if they are offering them through their website. This will help all of the creators and vendors who are losing out on money they were expecting to make at an event. In most cases, they already spent money in preparation for the event. Buying original art, prints, books, etc. from their site is a great way to keep the spirit of conventions and events alive even if you're doing them remotely.

In my case, I sell autographed books at https://bobbynash.square.site and I take commission requests for art through the site and also payments through Paypal. Want a book not listed? Reach out and ask. If I have copies on hand, I can sell autographed copies no problem. Plus, all sales from me directly gets free envelope art. Whatta deal, right? Hit me up through social media or at www.bobbynash.com www.ben-books.com and/or www.abrahamsnow.com

At this time, I have not heard of cancellations of my other March events, The Southern Pen Writers Conference on March 21st or Coosa Con on March 28th. If that changes, I will post it as well.

Stay safe out there.

Bobby

Here's the announcement from The Atlanta Sc-Fi and Fantasy Expo:

Our Greatest Concern Is the Safety of Our Community

At its core the Atlanta Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo is a labor of love by fans for fans. As the Expo grows, we have been able to keep the event admission free through the generous support of our volunteer staff, event partners, and vendors. We all love the community we have built together and are committed to the safety and well being of everyone involved. In the last twenty-four hours, there has been increased focus on the role public gatherings could play in transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Many of you reached out to express your concerns and inquire about our plans for this weekend. Although we have established revised sanitation and engagement protocols for the Expo, we decided to seek direct consultation from professionals familiar with the virus and its spread in the Metro Atlanta area. We have been advised social distancing is an increasingly necessary and key component to reducing further transmission. Based on these discussions and an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event.

We ask that our guests, panelists and friends of the show remain patient as we continue to monitor the situation and determine alternate dates. Our combined efforts have created an amazing experience for this year’s Expo (seriously, did you see the lineup?!!!) and we are absolutely committed to hosting a 2020 event.

Please continue to visit www.atltantascifiexpo.com and follow us on social media for updated information.

The Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo

MARCH CONVENTION UPDATE/CHANGES...

UPDATE! March 21st cancellation!

I'll be out and about the great state of Georgia in March at 2 different events. I hope you'll come out and say hello.

I'll be at The Atlanta Science-Fiction & Fantasy Expo 2020 on March 14 - 15, 2020 at the North Dekalb Mall in Decatur, GA. www.atlantascifiexpo.com

My panel schedule:
MARCH 14th 2:00 - 2:50 pm - I WROTE SOMETHING. HOW DO I GET IT PUBLISHED?
Explore your publishing options and explore the path to publication of some of the con's guests.
MARCH 14th 8:00 - 8:50 pm - EXTRA, EXTRA! GETTING THE GIG!
Tips on getting extra gigs on ga productions & stories from set.

The Beacon Book Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. has been cancelled. Apologies to all who were planning to attend.I am looking at a replacement event for this day (I was originally invited to 3 different events on March 21st)

I'll also be a guest at the first Coosacon on March 28, 2020 in Rome, GA (10 am - 6 pm) https://coosacon.com

Coosacon is Rome, Georgia’s ONE and ONLY Pop-Culture, Comic, Anime, Cosplay and Gaming Convention!

I hope you will join me and the amazing array of guests attending each of these events. As always, you can keep up with my appearances at www.bobbynash.com 

Bobby

#TheSummerofSnow Tour Begins! Meet Snow author Bobby Nash in March!

I'll be out and about the great state of Georgia in March at 3 different events. I hope you'll come out and say hello. #TheSummerofSnow Tour Begins!

I'll be at The Atlanta Science-Fiction and Fantasy Expo 2020 on March 14 - 15, 2020 at the North Dekalb Mall in Decatur, GA. www.atlantascifiexpo.com

My panel schedule:
MARCH 14th 2:00 - 2:50 pm - I WROTE SOMETHING. HOW DO I GET IT PUBLISHED?
Explore your publishing options and explore the path to publication of some of the con's guests.
MARCH 14th 8:00 - 8:50 pm - EXTRA, EXTRA! GETTING THE GIG!
Tips on getting extra gigs on GA productions & stories from set.


I'll be a featured guest at the Beacon Book Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Atlanta, GA. www.facebook.com/cstageproduction

Beacon Book Conference is a platform for all writers: traditionally, self-publish, independent writer or indie. Beacon Book Conference will introduce authors allowing them to showcase their books and gets chance to sell their books. They also can give a speech and share their book and have an exhibit.
879 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/437774693757559


I'll also be a guest at the first Coosacon on March 28, 2020 in Rome, GA (10 am - 6 pm) https://coosacon.com

Coosacon is Rome, Georgia’s ONE and ONLY Pop-Culture, Comic, Anime, Cosplay and Gaming Convention!

I hope you will join me and the amazing array of guests attending each of these events. As always, you can keep up with my appearances at www.bobbynash.com

Bobby

BOBBY NASH RETURNS TO DRAGON CON IN 2020!

My second convention appearance for 2020 has been announced. I am thrilled to be returning to Dragon Con in 2020. It's always a blast spending Labor Day weekend in Atlanta with the DC crew. Panels and schedule to be announced closer to the con.

I hope to see you there!

Bobby

THE WRAP UP-- MULTIVERSE, SOUTHERN CRESCENT LITERATURE AND LIBATIONS, MAL CON, AND THE POWER OF WORDS AT ARTS X CHANGE!

I'm playing catch up so pardon the lengthy post. In the past two weeks, I have attended four author events. Here are some thoughts and photos on each. Click on the photos for a larger view.

Click Read More below to read the full write up and see all the photos from the events.

THE WRAP UP-- ACC100: THE ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION

Another great Atlanta Comic Convention in the books. #ACC100 Hard to believe it has been 100 cons and ACC shows no signs of slowing down. The day started off pretty busy, then slowed a bit as the pouring ran moved in. As things eased off a bit, weather wise, the crowds returned and it was a rather busy, productive day. I met some new people, including some creators, and saw some friends, who came by to say hello. All in all, a fun day. I always have a fun time at ACC.

I'm looking forward to returning in January 2020.

The only downsides to yesterday's convention day was breaking the

crown off one of my teeth and still dealing with my sciatica pain. Thankfully, there was no pain with the tooth and I was able to save the crown. Heading to the dentist tomorrow to get it reattached. The hard part will be figuring out how to pay for it. Fun, fun. Today, I revisited the chiropractor to work on my Sciatica issue. I'm much improved over the past few weeks, but walking is still rather painful. Hopefully, it will continue to improve.

Onward and upward.

Bobby

THE ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION CELEBRATES 100TH SHOW THIS SUNDAY! JOIN US!

Join me for a milestone event, the 100th Atlanta Comic Convention this Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. from 11 am - 5 pm.

100 SHOWS AND STILL GOING STRONG!

www.atlantacomicconvention.com

I hope to see you there!

Bobby

THE WRAP UP-- NEXT CHAPTER CON!

I was a guest at the first annual Next Chapter - a Books and Author Convention on Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Ringgold, GA. The event ran from 10a.m. - 4p.m. and featured authors of all stripes, an impressive kid's corner, and fun panels. You can find official photos from the event HERE.

I was on these three panels and had fun on each. The panelists were a lot of fun to chat with and the topics were interesting. :
11:00 - You've got the write Stuff, baby! How marvelous stories take form.
1:00 - A Peek Into Publishing
3:00 - Don't Kill My Favorite Character

A big thank you to Kenyon Henry, our host for the event. Kenyon and his team put on a great event and took good care of the guests, including feeding us, which is always a good way to an author's heart.

It was also great seeing friends like Dan Jolley, James Palmer, Ellie Raine, Seth Tucker, Stephanie Osborn, and more. The event supported local libraries and I am thrilled to say that a couple of my books will now be in Ringgold's library and available for checkout.

On a personal level, my Dad joined me for the day to help watch the table while I did panels. This is the first convention my dad has attended and I think he enjoyed himself. At first, I was afraid he would be bored as this is not really his kind of event, but R.O. is a charming, guy and, in typical fashion, found plenty of people to talk to at the event. I think he enjoyed it. We also had a nice ride up and back, which was fun.

I understand that there will be a Next Chapter Con in 2020. I would definitely love to return for that.

Bobby

BOBBY'S DRAGON CON SCHEDULE...

Join me this weekend for an amazing Labor Day weekend in Atlanta as DRAGON CON returns to town I will be at table 331 in the Comics and Pop Artist Alley located in America's Mart Bldg. 2, 4th Floor. Please stop by and say hello.

For a full list of my panels, maps, etc, check out my convention page at www.bobbynash.com or www.dragoncon.org I hope to see you there! 

If you see me wandering by, please, say hi.

Bobby

My panel schedule:

The Horror of Scooby Doo - Scooby Doo, Where Are You! premiered in 1969 and has been a favorite of young (and young at heart) horror fans ever since. Sat 1:00 pm Peachtree 1-2 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour) Panelists: Thomas Mariani, Bill Mulligan, Dave West, Cherie Priest, Gail Z. Martin, Bobby Nash

Van Allen Plexico, the Fan, the Man, the Work  Van Allen Plexico has made a name for himself in the new pulp movement & in the world of superhero novels. We discuss with him how he got there & express appreciation of all he's done. Sat 8:30 pm Location: Embassy AB - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour) Panelists: Van Allen Plexico, Bobby Nash, James Palmer

The Weird Wild West in Fiction and Media - Be it shows like Frontier, Godless or Deadwood, or in books, video games and RPGs, we have a love for the frontier and the supernatural. Our panel of fans and authors will discuss the not-quite-Western genre and the historic fiction of the untamed West - warts and all. Sun 11:30 am Location: Augusta - Sheraton (Length: 1 Hour) Panelists: Gail Z. Martin, Bobby Nash, Tamsin L. Silver, Quincy J Allen, Misty Massey

V-Wars - Jonathan Maberry is joined by a roundtable of contributors to talk about the V-Wars universe.

Sun 04:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Scott Sigler, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Bobby Nash

I will be participating in this. Bring your kids by Table 331 in Artist Alley and I will do a free sketch in their Dragon Con sketchbook.
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This year Comic and Pop Artist Alley is proud to announce the first annual Dragon Con Kids Sketch Book program! This program allows kids (12 and under) to get free sketches and/or autographs from participating artists and creators. The sketch books will be given out at the front entrance of Comic and Pop Artist Alley. Swing by the check-in table and ask one of our friendly volunteers for one and you’re on your way! Once in hand, kids can explore Artist Alley looking for tent cards located on artists' and creators' tables that match the logo on the front of their sketch books. When your child spots the logo, they are welcome to approach the artist or creator and ask them for a free quick sketch and/or autograph. We’re really excited about the program and hope your kids will be too. So, come on over to the AmericasMart (Building 2) and look for Comic and Pop Artist Alley on the 4th floor! We look forward to seeing you!

Please note, there is a limit of one sketch book per child to ensure that the maximum number of kids can participate in the program.

MULTIVERSE UNVEILS BOBBY NASH'S PANEL SCHEDULE!

Multiverse has released Bobby Nash's panel schedule for this year's convention. Multiverse 2019 will be held on October 18 - 20, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about the convention HERE and HERE.

Bobby's Panel Schedule:
Friday October 18, 2019
2:30 pm 3:30 pm Where Horror Lives (Writing Horror) GEEK: Horror (Ogeechee)
4:00 pm 5:00 pm Craft of Writing: Gutsy Plotting: From Plodding to Dynamic Storytelling WRITE (Sinclair)

Saturday October 19, 2019
11:30 am 12:30 pm Write Fast! WRITE (Sinclair)
1:00 pm 2:00 pm Social Media for Writers WRITE (Sinclair)
4:00 pm 5:00 pm Be Like Killjoys: Mapmaking in SpecFic (YA) GEEK: SciFi (Rabun)
8:30 pm 9:30 pm Rathskellar Readings WRITE (Sinclair)

Sunday October 20, 2019
11:30 am 12:30 pm ASK ME ANYTHING: How to Get Into Writing for Licensed Properties MEET (Savannah A)

BOBBY'S DRAGON CON PANEL SCHEDULE RELEASED.

Dragon Con has released my tentative panel schedule for Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta. I hope to see you there.

Bobby

DragonCon on August 29 - September 2, 2019 in Atlanta, GA.
www.dragoncon.org
www.facebook.com/DragonConOfficial
www.facebook.com/DragonConComics

Bobby's Tentative Panel Schedule:

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Title: The Horror of Scooby Doo

Description: Scooby Doo, Where Are You! premiered in 1969 and has been a favorite of young (and young at heart) horror fans ever since.

Time: Sat 01:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

(Tentative Panelists: Thomas Mariani, Bill Mulligan, Dave West, Cherie Priest, Gail Z. Martin, Bobby Nash)

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Title: Van Allen Plexico, the Fan, the Man, the Work

Description: Van Allen Plexico has made a name for himself in the new pulp movement & in the world of superhero novels. We discuss with him how he got there & express appreciation of all he's done.

Time: Sat 08:30 pm Location: Embassy AB - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

(Tentative Panelists: Van Allen Plexico, Bobby Nash, James Palmer)

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Title: The Weird Wild West in Fiction and Media

Description: Be it shows like Frontier, Godless or Deadwood, or in books, video games and RPGs, we have a love for the frontier and the supernatural. Our panel of fans and authors will discuss the not-quite-Western genre and the historic fiction of the untamed West - warts and all.

Time: Sun 11:30 am Location: Augusta - Sheraton (Length: 1 Hour)

(Tentative Panelists: Gail Z. Martin, Bobby Nash, Tamsin L. Silver, Quincy J Allen, Misty Massey)

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Title: V-Wars

Description: Jonathan Maberry is joined by a roundtable of contributors to talk about the V-Wars universe.

Time: Sun 04:00 pm Location: Peachtree 1-2 - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

(Tentative Panelists: Jonathan Maberry, Scott Sigler, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Bobby Nash)

THE WRAP UP-- LEGION COMIC CON

Bobby's table

The first Legion Comic Con in Smyrna Georgia took place today and I was honored to be one of the guests/vendors at the event. Chris Hamer and his amazing team took great care of us and even fed us, which is the fastest way to an indie creator's heart. I thought the event went well. There was a steady flow of traffic through the American Legion where the event was held and I believe the last count I heard was 565 attendees, which is pretty darn good for a first time show. I met some new people and caught up with friends, had some terrific conversations, and hopefully picked up a few new readers. I hope this is the first of many Legion Comic Cons to come. This was a fun event. I would definitely do it again.

Click below to see more photos from the event.

Bobby

WE ARE LEGION IN AUGUST!

Friday night pre-con event

#TheSummerofSnow rolls into August! Jon me at the 1st Legion Comic Con in Smyrna Georgia in Smyrna, GA on Saturday, August 3rd from 11 am - 5 pm for a fun time with comic creators, writers, artists, crafters, designers, painters, and more.

This event is only $5 at the door, a great value.

RSVP for the event HERE.

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

MEET AUTHOR BOBBY NASH AT THE ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION THIS SUNDAY!

#TheSummerOfSnow rolls on! Meet Snow Falls author Bobby Nash at the Atlanta Comic Convention on Sunday, July 28th!

ACC is always a fun con. I hope to see you there!

Bobby
#AtlantaComicConvention #ACC