HAPPY HOLIDAYS, SKY RANGERS!

On behalf of Lance Star, the Sky Rangers, and the creative talent who help keep us flying, we wish you happiest of holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

Look for all new adventures of Lance Star and the Sky Rangers in 2014.

BOBBY NASH INTERVIEWED ON PAGAN PROPENSITIES!

If you missed it last night. Lance Star: Sky Ranger author Bobby Nash was interviewed on the Para Encounter Network's Pagan Propensities internet radio show. Bobby had a fun chat with hosts Tidal Miller and Eric Risinger about his projects and the craft of writing.

You can listen here or in the player above.

From the site:

Join us tonight on "Pagan Propensities" our guest is author and graphic novelist Bobby Nash. Author of Evil Ways, Samairitan, and graphic novels like Lance Star Sky Ranger Volume 2 to name a few. He joins us tonight on PEN! www.paraencountersnetwork.com at 9 EST.

BOBBY NASH STEPS INTO THE STAR CHAMBER DECEMBER 11TH!

On Wednesday, December 11th at 9 pm EST, the Star Chamber Show episode #3 will feature Lance Star: Sky Ranger author Bobby Nash! An award-winning writer of novels, graphic novels, comics, short stories, and more, Bobby is also co-host of the Earth Station One podcast and is frequently a TV and Movie actor and extra, including shows such as Fox's The Following.

Joining Bobby will be book blogger Alexx Momcat of Alexx Momcat's Gateway Book Blog! Another great adventure in the Star Chamber Show awaits! Wednesday, 9pm EST!

Learn more about The Star Chamber Show episode 3 here.

Call in to speak with the host (619) 639-4616

NEED AN AIRSTRIKE? CALL IN THE SKY RANGERS!

"You heard the man, Rangers!"

Art by Rick Johnson

Operation Silver Moon is a graphic novel project currently in production and written by Lance Star: Sky Ranger's own Bobby Nash with art/tones by Rick Johnson. In this sneak peek page from the book, set during World War II, a certain group of air aces makes a cameo appearance. When an air strike is called in over hostile territory, the War Department sends in their best pilots-- The Sky Rangers, under the command of Captain Lance Star.

Also, check out the fantastic double page spread on the right from the upcoming Operation Silver Moon graphic novel.

"I can't say enough great things about Rick's art or the man himself," said Bobby Nash of his collaborator on this project. "Rick has been a great partner on this project and has become a great friend in the process. I'm excited to unveil Operation Silver Moon in 2014."

Check out this mock cover for the upcoming 

Lance Star: Sky Ranger comic book collection. 

Art: Rick Johnson. Color/design: Bobby Nash

THE PERKS OF BEING AN EXTRA-- BOBBY NASH’S SECRET LIFE AS AN FBI AGENT

Atlanta Magazine talked to Lance Star: Sky Ranger Author Bobby Nash about his time spent as an extra in movies in TV shows filming in Atlanta, Georgia. The article is primarily focused on his appearance in FOX’s The Following starring Kevin Bacon.

You can read the full article at Atlanta Magazine’s website here.

Atlanta Magazine is on stands now and offers a choice of two covers featuring The Walking Dead’s Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus.

READY ON THE FLIGHT LINE (A LANCE STAR: SKY RANGER VOL. 4 SNEAK PEEK)

Lance Star: Sky Ranger art by Scott "Doc" Vaughn

Airship 27 Productions has shared a sneak peek at some of Scott "Doc" Vaughn's art from the upcoming Lance Star: Sky Ranger pulp anthology vol. 4 on the publisher's blog. The new volume features stories by Bobby Nash, Andrew Salmon, Jim Beard, and Sean Taylor and a cover painting by Felipe Eschevarria.

Things have been hopping at Hangar 27 HQ and we thought it was time to give you Loyal Airmen another art sneak-peek. This time we wanted to showcase one of the twelve amazing interior illustrations being done by Scott "Doc" Vaughn for - LANCE STAR - SKY RANGER Vol IV which should be out early next year.

Doc is the co-creator of the highly popular webstrip, WARBIRDS OF MARS, which is also a comic and best selling New Pulp anthology.

Looking good, Doc.

Lance Star: Sky Ranger volumes 1, 2, and 3 are still available in paperback and ebook.
Learn more at www.lance-star.com

Look for this volume in 2014.

THE WRAP UP: GEORGIA LITERARY FESTIVAL

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

Lance Star: Sky Ranger authors, Bobby Nash. Sean Taylor, and Van Allen Plexico joined writer pals Andrea Judy, 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 they were 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," said Bobby Nash of the event. "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."

Here are a few photos. Click on image for a larger view.

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. :)

WELCOME TO THE IMAGINARIUM…

Bobby Nash, Sean Taylor

Announcement time!

Lance Star: Sky Ranger's very own Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor have been added to the guest list for the Imaginarium Convention to be held September 19 - 21, 2014 in Louisville, KY.

Bobby and Sean will be on hand with several other authors for panels, conversation, book signings, and more. It looks to be a great time. We hope to see you there.

Learn more about the guests lined up so far here.

NOW AVAILABLE: WRITERS FOR RELIEF VOL. 3

The Writers for Relief anthology series feature collections of short fiction by top talents in the realms of fantasy and science fiction writing. The first and second volumes have brought help to Hurricane Katrina survivors through the Red Cross and Bay Area Food Bank, respectively. This third volume turns the focus to those who suffered in Oklahoma and features some of today's best known speculative fiction authors including Kevin J. Anderson, Ben Bova, Stephen Euin Cobb, Jason Sandford, Bobby Nash, Todd McCaffrey, A.H. Sturgis, John Hartness, Edmund Schubert, Mike Resnick, Danny Birt, Jaym Gates, Gray Reinhart, Janinie Spendlove, and Eugie Foster.

Writers for Relief Vol. 3 is edited by Davey Beauchamp and Stuart Jaffe.

All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Tornado Survivors via the American Red Cross.

Learn more about Writers for Relief Vol. 3 and ordering information here.

Writers for Relief Vol. 3 features a story by Lance Star: Sky Ranger author Bobby Nash. Bobby’s story in this anthology is called Magnus: The Apprentice. It tells the tale of young Andrew Kenny when he moves to a new town and discovers that not only was his grandfather a powerful sorcerer and protector of the planet Earth from demonic invasion, but that he shares those same gifts. When the villainous Lord Lucius Malfor threatens, Kenny has to learn how to use his powers to fight off a new invasion.

GEORGIA LITERARY FESTIVAL 2013 PANEL SCHEDULE

Just a reminder that Lance Star: Sky Ranger writers Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico, and Sean Taylor join Andrea Judy, Barry Reese, and more at the 2013 Georgia Literary Festival, which is being held on November 9 - 10, 2013 in Milledgeville, GA. Panels take place on Saturday, November 9th. Click on the panel schedule grid above for a larger view.

You can learn more about this amazing event here and here.

We hope to see you there.

BOBBY NASH GETS PULPED!

Lance Star: Sky Ranger Author Bobby Nash joined Tommy Hancock on the latest episode of the PULPED! podcast. We talked about several of my books and upcoming projects. A fun chat. Give it a listen here.

PULPED! Favorite Bobby Nash joins host Tommy Hancock once again to update everyone on what's been going on in the Wild World of Nash since his last visit!  Listen as he talks Boxing, Masked Women, Sex in Pulp Then and Now, and so much more!  Barefoot Bones, The Green Ghost, and Domino Lady are just a few of the Cast of Thousands...Hundreds...Tens that get discussed as Bobby Nash Gets PULPED! Again!

You can listen to Bobby Nash Gets Pulped! Again here.
Or download direct here.

About PULPED! The New Pulp Podcast:
PULPED! is a Podcast dedicated to the creators and fans of New Pulp! New Pulp, heroic fiction by modern artists written with the sensibility and in the tradition of the Pulp genre! Pulp creators Barry Reese, Derrick Ferguson, Ron Fortier, and Tommy Hancock are the helmsen of this venture and will bring New Pulp discussion, guests, debates, news, and even New Pulp's very own spokesperson, The Pulptress, to PULPED! each week! If you like your fiction heroic, if you seek adventure and action in every word you read, then come on in, take a seat, and get PULPED! PULPED! will post each Monday!

Check out New Pulp on at www.newpulpfiction.com, Facebook, and Comic Related.

ALL MUSIC used in Pulp is under a Creative Commons License. Opening and closing themes performed by the Red Hook Ramblers. Other music, including that used in commercial production, by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)

GEORGIA LITERARY FESTIVAL RELEASES 2013 PANEL SCHEDULE

The Georgia Literary Festival panel schedule has been released. Lance Star: Sky Ranger writers Bobby Nash, Sean Taylor, and Van Allen Plexico will be sitting in on panels during the event, which are listed below. Also joining them are talented writers Andrea Judy and Barry Reese. Fun discussions will be had. We hope you'll join us.

The Georgia Literary Festival will be held on November 8 - 10, 2013 in Milledgeville, GA. Panels take place on Saturday, November 9th. You can learn more about this amazing event here and here.

Sky Ranger's 2013 Georgia Literary Festival Panel Schedule:
12:00 pm: Thriller Track: Rise of the New Pulp- Sean Taylor, Van Plexico, Andrea Judy and Barry Reese in Georgia College Library Information Technology Center

feat. Bobby Nash
and Sean Taylor

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
2:00 pm: Thriller Track: Heroes from Beyond- Van Plexico in Old Governor’s Mansion 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

Plus, the authors will be available during the festival on Saturday to meet with attendees and sign books.

Here's the full 2013 Georgia Literary Festival Author Panel Schedule.

feat. Van Allen Plexico,
Sean Taylor, Bobby Nash

Saturday 11/9/13
10:00 am: 
Keynote speech with Sean Hill & Judson Mitcham in Georgia Military College Goldstein Center
11:00 am: 
Literary Track: Reading by Alice Friman, Anna Silver & Miah Arnold in Georgia College Arts & Sciences Auditorium
Thriller Track: Inside the Mindspace Investigation Series- Alex Hughes in Georgia College Library Information Technology Center
Literary Soul Food Track: The Story of Waddie Welcome & the Beloved Community- Tom Kohler & Susan Earl in Georgia College Museum Education Room
12:00 pm: 

feat. Barry Reese
and Bobby Nash

Literary Track: Reading by David Muschell, Amy Zipperer, Eddie Zipperer in Georgia Military College Legislative Chambers
Literary Track: Reading by Laura Newbern, Peter Selgin, & Kevin Cantwell Old Governor’s Mansion Education Room
Thriller Track: Rise of the New Pulp- Sean Taylor, Van Plexico, Andrea Judy & Barry Reese in Georgia College Library Information Technology Center
Literary Soul Food Track: Life Traces on the Georgia Coast- Tony Martin Georgia College Museum Education Room
1:00 pm: 
Literary Track: Reading by Allen Gee, Gregory Fraser & Renee Dodd in Georgia College Arts & Sciences Auditorium
Thriller Track: Blending Genres- The Hardboiled P.I. in Different Eras- Alex Hughes, Sean Taylor & Bobby Nash in Georgia College Museum Education Room

feat. Van Allen Plexico
Bobby Nash, Sean Taylor

Literary Soul Food Track: Text in Printmaking- Megan Fowler in Georgia Military College Goldstein Center
2:00 pm:
Literary Track: Bret Lott in Georgia Military College’s Goldstein Center
Thriller Track: Heroes from Beyond- Van Plexico in Old Governor’s Mansion Education Room
Literary Soul Food Track: The Geography of Stories- Patti Digh in Mary Vinson Memorial Library Children’s Theater
3:00 pm:
Literary Track: Reading by Sean Hill, Sandra Worsham & Man Martin in Georgia Military College Goldstein Center
Thriller Track: The Graphic World of Comic Books- Bobby Nash & Sean Taylor in Mary Vinson Memorial Library Children’s Theater
Literary Soul Food Track: Teaching Conservation to Children- Ruth Schowalter in Old Governor’s

feat. Barry Reese,
Sean Taylor, Bobby Nash

Mansion Education Room
4:00 pm:
Literary Track: Martin Lammon & Eustace Palmer in Georgia College Arts & Sciences Auditorium
Literary Track: Flannery O’Connor Journal Discussion-William Sessions? in Georgia Military College Legislative Chambers
Thriller Track: Georgia (and Murder) On My Mind- Alex Hughes, Barry Reese, Bobby Nash & Andrea Judy in Old Governor’s Mansion Education Room
Literary Soul Food Track: On Alice Walker- Nagueyalti Warren in Georgia College Museum Education Room

Sunday 11/10/13:
2:00 pm:

Sarah Gordon at Andalusia

feat. Barry Reese,
and Bobby Nash

You can learn more about The Georgia Literary Festival here and here.

Barry Reese, Van Allen Plexico, Sean Taylor, and Bobby Nash have had work appear in some of the same books, including Lance Star: Sky Ranger vols. 2 and 3. This would be the perfect opportunity to get copies of the books shown at right signed by multiple authors. 

We hope to see you there.