THE WRAP UP - TIGERCON!

I attended the first, of what I hope are many more to come, TIGERCON, an all-ages event held at Tucker High School in Tucker, GA on Friday, May 3rd from 1:30 - 5:30. During school hours, (1:30 - 3:30), the event was or students only and I answered a lot of questions about writing, publishing, and various questions about creativity and the creative process. It was an absolute amazing day.

Things slowed down for the after school part and the panels did not happen because of the low attendance, but I think the students had a ball. I know I did. It was amazing.

A big thank you to Adam Minott, Roberta Barber, and the Tucker high school librarians and teachers  for hosting the event and for inviting me to be part of it.

Bobby

Click Read More to see photos from the event.

UPCOMING CONVENTIONS/EVENTS/APPEARANCES...

Convention season is still in full swing and there are plenty of opportunities to meet me and maybe even pick up a book or twelve. Ha. Ha. Here's where I'll be between now and Halloween.

The 2018 Dekalb County Public Library (DCPL) Author Expo on August 25, 2018 (10 am-4 pm) at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084.

Join us for another DCPL Author Expo as we celebrate local authors from all across Metro Atlanta. Authors will be on hand to to discuss their work, sell and autograph books and talk about their personal journeys as writers. Featured genres will include fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, self-help, children's, science fiction and more. Come out and support our local talent!

https://dekalblibrary.org/events/?id=45407

www.facebook.com/events/222997005197992

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Dragon Con on August 30 - September 3, 2018 in Atlanta, GA.
Bobby will have a table in the Comic and Pop Art Track on the 4th floor of the Apparel Mart Bldg. 2. You can find him at Table 436.

www.dragoncon.org

www.facebook.com/groups/officialdragoncon

www.facebook.com/DragonConComics

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Iron and Anvil - Artists Alley on September 8, 2018 (3 pm - 9 pm) in Marietta, GA at Ironmonger Brewing, 2129 Northwest Pkwy SE, Marietta, Georgia 30067. (678) 742-8551

www.facebook.com/events/2016960648379027

www.ironmongerbrewing.com

Come join Ironmonger Brewing for Iron & Anvil Artists' Alley! Dozens of local artists and craftsmen will have their wares on display, and fresh, local, craft beer will be flowing all night! As a special treat, we'll have local Blacksmiths forging knives and tools on-site!

The Bearded Chef will be providing delicious BBQ at the event. This event is RAIN or SHINE. It continues to gain popularity and is an incredible fun, free event for everyone!

Stop by for a pint (or three!), and take home some local art!

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The Atlanta Comic Convention on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. (11 - 5)

www.atlantacomicconvention.com

www.facebook.com/atlantacomicconvention

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The Savannah Quill Sweets, Treats and Reads Fall Festival on October 20, 2018 in Savannah, GA (10 - 5)

https://savannahquill.com/2018/05/18/the-savannah-quill-sweets-treats-reads-fall-festival-to-be-announced-may-22/

Come join us for a family fun day! We will have authors, special guests, writing panels, fall vendors and more. We will celebrate the 2nd annual Savannah Potterfest with a costume contest, trivia contest, and panels.

After the con,we will host the most lit after party in Savannah! Batdance: A special Halloween edition of the Purple Party hosted by non other than DJ OB-1 Benobi with 25 Shades of Purple !

Admission : $10 general admission. Kids 10 and under get in free with paid adult.

Saturday October 20th, 10 am - 5 pm
Cottonwood Suites
301 Governor Treutlen Dr
​Pooler, Georgia 31322

Batdance: A special Halloween edition of the Purple Party starts at 8 pm until 12 am. 21 and older only. ($10 admission at door)

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The Decatur Writers Studio Presents: "So, You Want to Create Comic Books?" workshop with writer/artist Bobby Nash. Join Bobby from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for a comprehensive step-by-step look at how comic books are made as well as hands on creative activities. 708 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30031.

http://decaturwritersstudio.com

www.facebook.com/DecaturWritersStudio

https://decaturwritersstudio.com/products/saturday-workshop-creating-your-comic-book-step-by-step?variant=12302404354148

CREATING COMIC BOOK STEP-BY-STEP

DECATUR WRITERS STUDIO WORKSHOP

Instructor: Bobby Nash

How to go from “I have a great idea” to “Want to read my comic?” Learn how comic books are created!

Learn the steps to take your comic book creations from idea to ready to print. Comic book writer/artist Bobby Nash will take you through the steps involved in creating comic books from the plot, character development, the pitch, the script, pencils, inks, letters, colors, edits, production, to print, and more in this intensive hands-on workshop. We’ll also look at the multiple methods of getting your comic book stories in front of audiences in today’s market.

In this class, you will learn industry terminology, get hands on training formatting comic book scripts, learn how writers, artists, and editors work together to get the book to press on time, and explore publishing options that exist today.

The workshop is open to writers, artists, and storytellers of all levels.

When: Saturday, October 27, 2018 (10 a.. - 3 p.m.)

Cost: TBA

Registration deadline: TBA

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I hope you can come out to some of these amazing events.

Bobby

THE WRAP UP-- DCPL AUTHOR EVENT 2017!

I was honored to be a guest for the first in what I hope will become an annual event, the 2017 DCPL Author Expo. The Expo was held on Saturday, August 19th in Tucker, Georgia at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library. It was my first time visiting this particular library and I had a great time. I will definitely have to return for a visit.

The Author Expo featured a rather large selection of local talent with books ranging from spiritual to children's literature, fantasy to sci fi, mystery to religious, self help to crime fiction.

There were no panels, but each author was given a two minute window to introduce themselves and their work. I got a nice life when I opened my time with "Hi. My name is Bobby Nash and I kill people for a living... in books." I also had a moment to take a couple of questions from the audience before my time was up.

All in all, I had a fun time, sold a few books (Hollis P.I. was the biggest mover at this event), met some incredibly talented men and women, and showed off my books and passed out business cards with purchase links for those who might like to pick up a book later. I even set up a couple of author interviews and book reviews out of it. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

A big thank you to Teresa Totten and the staff at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, and the DeKalb County Public Library system for having me and for putting on such a fun event.

Let's do it again next year.

Bobby

Click Read More... to see more photos from the event.

LO' THERE SHALL COME A CON TOUR 2017! ATHENS LIBRARY INDIE AUTHOR MARKETPLACE AND FAIR ADDED!

The Lo' There Shall Come A Con Tour 2017 rolls on! Join me at the Indie Author Marketplace and Book Fair on Saturday, February 18th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library in Athens, GA. A fun time will be had.

I will be doing a reading along with a Q and A session and will have my books on hand and available for purchase for those interested.

Learn more about the Indie Author Marketplace and Book Fair here.

About the Indie Author Marketplace/Book Fair:
The Indie Author marketplace has burgeoned in recent times. Never before in publishing history have so many hopeful and aspiring writers and authors had the opportunity and resources to self-publish. Traditional publishing houses, the ‘Big Six’, are very limited in the types of books they market and sell, thus blocking hopeful authors from ever publishing and receiving the added publicity in the marketplace.

Why do Indie Authors matter? All of us have stories to tell. Talented writers find themselves frustrated finding a good literary agent, or finding a large

publishing house that will accept their manuscripts. With the ability to self-publish, and work hard to get their books into the hands of avid readers, authors are finding a new niche in the publishing world. Small publishing companies are also on the rise. The Athens-Clarke County Library will host Athens’ first ever Indie Author Marketplace & Fair on Saturday, February 18th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. During that time, we invite all book readers and lovers to visit our local author booths and peruse the abundance of books and talk to the authors about the stories behind those books.

Following the marketplace there will be a three-author symposium from 3:30—4:30 PM. The authors will discuss their experiences with self-publishing. A reception will take place at 4:30 PM. Read Local! Support our local authors!

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

HOOVER CELEBRATES UPCOMING SCI-FI AND FANTASY EVENT!

I'm excited to be a guest at the Hoover Public Library's big Sci-Fi and Fantasy Festival on Saturday, August 1st, 2015. Last week, the event was covered in a local magazine to help promote the event. Here are the 4 pages devoted to it. Click the images for a larger view.

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

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Join authors Van Allen Plexico, Katherine Harbour, and myself for an all-day Sci-Fi and Fantasy Festival on Saturday, August 1st, 2015 at the Hoover Public Library in Hoover, Alabama. The Festival runs from 10 am to 8 pm.

Van Allen Plexico and Bobby Nash

Tentative Schedule (subject to change)

Library Theatre:

10:30 - 11:15 -- Tabletop Gaming Panel discussion

11:30 - 12:25 -- Author Katherine Harbour book discussion

12:15 - 1:20 -- NoonToon feature showing of Justice League: Starcrossed

2:00 - 2:45 -- Authors Bobby Nash and Van Allen Plexico discussion

3:00 - 3:45 -- Nerd Trivia Game Show

4:00 - 4:45 -- Role Playing Game (RPG) Discussion Panel

5:00 - 5:45 -- Costumers Discussion Panel featuring Amanda Ayer, Paige Gardner and Celeste Oregame

6:00 - 7:00 -- Costume Contest

Library Theatre Meeting Rooms:

10:00 - 6:00 -- Tabletop Game Room (Meeting Rooms A & B)

11:15 - 5:00 -- Tabletop Game Demos (Meeting Room C)

7:00 - 8:00 Costume party and reception

Technology Training Center:

All-Day -- Artemis Starship Bridge Simulator Game

Learn more at http://www.hooverlibrary.org/sci-fi-fantasy

THE HOOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES SCI FI AUGUST 1ST!

Join authors Van Allen Plexico, Katherine Harbour, and myself for an all-day Sci-Fi and Fantasy Festival on Saturday, August 1st, 2015 at the Hoover Public Library in Hoover, Alabama. The Festival runs from 10 am to 8 pm.

Van Allen Plexico and Bobby Nash

Tentative Schedule (subject to change)

Library Theatre:

10:30 - 11:15 -- Tabletop Gaming Panel discussion

11:30 - 12:25 -- Author Katherine Harbour book discussion

12:15 - 1:20 -- NoonToon feature showing of Justice League: Starcrossed

2:00 - 2:45 -- Authors Bobby Nash and Van Allen Plexico discussion

3:00 - 3:45 -- Nerd Trivia Game Show

4:00 - 4:45 -- Role Playing Game (RPG) Discussion Panel

5:00 - 5:45 -- Costumers Discussion Panel featuring Amanda Ayer, Paige Gardner and Celeste Oregame

6:00 - 7:00 -- Costume Contest

Library Theatre Meeting Rooms:

10:00 - 6:00 -- Tabletop Game Room (Meeting Rooms A & B)

11:15 - 5:00 -- Tabletop Game Demos (Meeting Room C)

7:00 - 8:00 Costume party and reception

Technology Training Center:

All-Day -- Artemis Starship Bridge Simulator Game

Learn more at http://www.hooverlibrary.org/sci-fi-fantasy

THE MANY DEATH'S OF DOMINO LADY!

Did my writing at the library yesterday. Just needed to get out of the house. Sometimes a change of scenery helps. I worked on a script for an upcoming Domino Lady team-up comic for Moonstone Books. You can see a little tease of the day's writing above.

Sadly, not a single book of mine is housed here in my local library. Kinda bummed by that. No love from the local bookstore either. Ah, well.

Bobby

THE WRAP UP: GEORGIA LITERARY FESTIVAL

Van Allen Plexico, Andrea Judy, Sean Taylor, Bobby Nash, Barry Reese

I had great fun hanging out with writer pals Sean Taylor, Andrea Judy, Van Allen Plexico, Barry Reese, Alex Hughes, and more at the Georgia Literary Festival on November 9th in Milledgeville, GA. You can learn more about the Georgia Literary Festival here and here.

Here were the panels I was part of during the event.
12:00 pm: Thriller Track: Rise of the New Pulp- Sean Taylor, Van Plexico, Andrea Judy, Bobby Nash, and Barry Reese in Georgia College Library Information Technology Center

1:00 pm: Thriller Track: Blending Genres- The Hardboiled P.I. in Different Eras- Alex Hughes, Sean Taylor, and Bobby Nash in Georgia College Museum Education Room

3:00 pm: Thriller Track: The Graphic World of Comic Books- Bobby Nash, and Sean Taylor in Mary Vinson Memorial Library Children’s Theater

4:00 pm: Thriller Track: Georgia (and Murder) On My Mind- Alex Hughes, Barry Reese, Bobby Nash, and Andrea Judy in Old Governor’s Mansion Education Room

Some great discussions of writing and books, which I always enjoy. The crowd wasn’t quite what we hoped for, but everyone who came to the panels had a good time. The comic panel had the best attendance of the panels I attended.

I want to give special thanks to Barry Reese for inviting me to be part of the festival and for taking such good care of us. I had a great time.

We also took a few photos. Click on image for a larger view.

Bobby

This was one of the walls in the museum where one of the panels was held.
I love it.

Sean performed a one man play: Gene Simmons' Barney. :)