Table Talk, where three writer- umm, authors, discuss the ins and outs of creating fiction for prose, comics and other outlets. This week, Barry Reese, Bobby Nash, and Mike Bullock chat about how far ahead they plot and how far back they work when building their characters.
Table Talk: Looking Forward Through The Rear View Mirror with Mike Bullock, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/
The Secret Origins of Bobby Nash
by Joshua Pantalleresco
ALL PULP had a chance to talk to Bobby Nash about his works in both comics, his pulp origins and some of his upcoming projects.
AP: How did you get into pulp? Was it something you always saw yourself doing?BN: It’s all Ron Fortier’s fault.
I had never thought about writing pulp per se. I was certainly a fan of pulp and pulp-style stories and I certainly wrote things in that vein, but I didn’t think about doing an actual pulp tale until Ron invited me to participate in what became Lance Star: Sky Ranger. That was back in 2005 after we met in person at Dragon Con in Atlanta. The rest, as they say, is history.
AP: I notice you’ve done properties created by other people, like Fantastix and Lance Star. What are the challenges that you face doing books like them in comparison with your own creations?BN: Sometimes it’s easier than others, but writing pre-existing characters or characters that are owned by a publisher adds an extra set of eyes to the work. As a writer it’s my job to make sure the characters stay true to the vision of their creators. There’s a give and take that happens because there are things I may or may not have to do to keep continuity, but the publisher also allows for my style to come through the process as well. That feeling of collaboration can add whole new layers to the work.
AP: What are you working on right now?
BN: I’ve always got a few irons in the fire. Currently, I’m working on a comic script called Operation: Silver Moon with Rick Johnson, doing post comic script work on Bloody Olde Englund with Jason Flowers, and Domino Lady Vs. Mummy with Nancy Holder, Rock Baker, and Jeff Austin. In the next 3 – 4 weeks I’ll be working on short stories for various anthologies like The Danger People for New Babel Books, Blackthorn: Thunder of the Barbarian for White Rocket Books, Green Hornet: Still At Large for Moonstone Books, and The Wraith for Airship 27. Plus the usual bits for All Pulp, New Pulp Fiction, Lance-Star.com, and BobbyNash.com. There are other things as well. I bounce around quite a bit as deadlines approach.AP: Can you tell a little bit about your first novel Evil Ways?
BN: Evil Ways is a mystery suspense thriller about a serial killer stalking a select group who have returned to their small North Georgia hometown for their ten year high school reunion. Also in town is FBI Agent Harold Palmer to visit his brother who owns the local newspaper. The Palmer brothers are pulled into the investigation to help the beleaguered small town sheriff who is out of his element.Evil Ways started out as an experiment. I’d started the plot as a screenplay for a friend of mine who was interested in filming a movie. I wrote the script with real locations where I knew we could film. When that fell through I took certain parts of the script and reworked it into Evil Ways.
Evil Ways was my first published novel. Sadly, as of August 1, 2011 it is currently out of print, but I have been discussing getting both Evil Ways and its sequel, With Evil Intent released. Fingers crossed that will happen. I would love to continue writing Harold Palmer thrillers. Keep checking in at www.bobbynash.com for updates.
AP: Do you have a preference between prose and comics?BN: Not really. It’s like prose writing and comic writing each works a different creative muscle so it’s hard to compare them. Writing comics is certainly a bit faster because a good bit of the work is shared with an artist, but each has its own unique challenges.
AP: What has been your favorite story to date?
BN: Wow. That’s a tough one. It’s like choosing between your children. Each book holds a special place in my heart, but Evil Ways stands out because it was my first published novel. I had a lot of starts and stops and with Evil Ways I wanted to prove I could finish a novel. The fact that people have read and enjoyed it was just icing on the cake.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger would be a close second because it really did send my writing into another area and it’s gotten some interesting notice as well.
New Pulp Authors Mike Bullock, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash are back for another installment of NewPulpFiction’s Table Talk. This week, the guys discuss attachments to their characters as well as the writing process itself
Table Talk: At What Price? with Mike Bullock, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/
With the release of the third volume of Lance Star: Sky Ranger from Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Books, we here at Sky Ranger Central talked to the creators, writers, artists, and publishers involved with the latest installment in the Lance Star: Sky Ranger series. 
Next up is Lance Star: Sky Ranger writer, Bobby Nash.
You can read the full interview at http://www.lance-star.com/.
Table Talk returns to New Pulp. This week, Bobby, Barry and Mike dig into the hats they wear and what it’s like to switch them around, based on the needs of the moment.
You can read the Table Talk conversation at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/2011/08/table-talk-who-are-you.html
Table Talk returns to http://www.newpulpfiction.com/. This week Bobby, Barry, and Mike discuss creative envy.
BEN Books is proud to announce that the Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!” comic book by New Pulp Creators Bobby Nash and James Burns is now available in digital format (PDF) at The Illustrated Section. http://theillustratedsection.com/lance-star-sky-ranger-one-shot
Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!”
November, 1941. Ace Air Adventurer Lance Star accepts a dangerous mission into an enemy stronghold to stop the Nazi’s from uncovering plans for a weapon long believed destroyed. Lance flies a solo mission to Kiev where he is to plant explosives and destroy a weapons facility when he runs into an old enemy. Now, Lance is faced with a choice. Complete the mission? Or take down the Sky Ranger’s greatest adversary? He’s only going to get one shot at this. Will he choose the mission or revenge?
Featuring high-flying adventure, aerial dog fights, explosive action, and stunning artwork, Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!” is pure New Pulp fun from start to finish.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!” is now available in digital format (PDF) at http://theillustratedsection.com/lance-star-sky-ranger-one-shot
Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!”
Written by Bobby Nash
Art/Letters/Colors by James Burns
28 page Digital Comic Edition (PDF) $1.50
The print edition of Lance Star: Sky Ranger “One Shot!” is still available at http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
For more information about Lance Star: Sky Ranger, visit the official site at http://www.lance-star.com/
Mike Bullock, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash are back for another installment of NewPulpFiction’s Table Talk. This week, the guys discuss the rising cost of books and what it means to readers, writers, and publishers.
Table Talk: At What Price? with Mike Bullock, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash is now available at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/.
Table Talk – Go behind the table with Mike Bullock, Barry Reese, and Bobby Nash at http://www.newpulpfiction.com/.
From Mike Bullock’s opening comments:
When you get two or more creators sitting behind a table at a signing or convention, when no one is around, they inevitably start talking shop. I’ve now done more signings and conventions than I can remember at once but the one thing they all have in common is an opportunity to gab with other creators. Despite what anyone might think, this is the thing I love most about the events. Whether it’s comparing a common love of some old character or examining the ins and outs of the latest news or talking about our creative processes, it’s always an enjoyable conversation.
When I mentioned this one time to a non-creative friend, he replied “I bet a lot of people would love to hear those conversations.”
In response to that, we dreamed up Table Talk, a semi-regular column where you can read conversations between New Pulp creators discussing things we love. Since just about every conversation starts out with a compelling question or statement, that’s the format we’ll follow here.
I asked fellow writers Barry Reese and Bobby Nash to join me in this, as I feel a solid connection to these two guys, and can only imagine if the three of us spent a weekend sharing a booth at a convention, we’d have some sterling back-and-forths about everything from old pulps to action figures to Silver Age comics and New Pulp.
To start the inaugural column off, Barry Reese suggested someone throw out a question to get the ball rolling. Bobby and I quickly nominated Barry to come up with said question.
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You can read the conversational back and forth at www.newpulpfiction.com/2011/08/table-talk-behind-table.html
Check back each week for a new installment.
Flying high in the pages of the Airship 27 Productions anthologies and eBooks, Lance Star: Sky Ranger’s writers and creators have partnered with iPulp Fiction to bring exciting pulp stories directly to your mobile device. The fiull story and artwork can be read at http://www.lance-star.com/.
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