Bobby
High-flying adventure, aerial dog fights, explosive action, spills, chills, and thrilling tales of derring do, Lance Star: Sky Ranger is pure pulp fun from start to finish.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Bobby and The Fantastic Four visit Earth Station One
Bobby
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Lance Star writer, Van Allen Plexico interviewed at All Pulp
Bobby
Monday, March 21, 2011
A Lance Star: Sky Ranger Excerpt: “WHERE THE SEA MEETS THE SKY” by Bobby Nash
Here's an excerpt from Bobby Nash's story “Where The Sea Meets The Sky” from Volume One of the Lance Star: Sky Ranger pulp anthology series still on sale at http://gopulp.info, your local bookstore or your favorite on-line retailer.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger
“WHERE THE SEA MEETS THE SKY”
Bobby Nash
I - BLINDSIDED
Lance Star did not see the attack coming until it was too late.
The first punch startled him. Catching him by surprise, the hit caused him to lose his precious balance. Before he could regain his footing, a second blow caught him just under the chin. That shot sent him flying over the wooden chairs and onto the old wobbly table.
The table was old, worn out from years of abuse and usage. It was not strong enough to support the added weight of the pilot and its legs gave way under impact, dropping Lance to the floor along with the contents of the table.
Stunned, Lance hit the floor one second before the rain of assorted mixed nuts and lukewarm beer splattered across him.
Lance was on his feet in an instant. “Who the hell hit me?” he demanded, although a quick glance around the room provided the answer.
Not far away stood a lumbering mountain of a man named Niles Isburgh. No longer concerned with the stunned air ace, he was now laughing heartily with his friends, presumably at Lance’s expense. Swilling beer and telling tall tales rounded out his activities. He had already turned his back on Lance. He was the only one in the place that was not watching the scene with some perverse satisfaction. That certainly moved him to the top of Lance’s list of suspects.
That and the fact that there was no love lost between the two pilots. This was not their first tussle and somehow, Lance suspected, it would not be their last.
Normally when their paths crossed, Lance gave the ill-tempered bruiser a wide berth. Not that the man’s size or strength intimidated Lance, but sometimes putting up with another pilot’s ego was not worth the effort.
That was a given in Ice’s case.
Usually.
But not today.
Enough is enough!
“Ice!” Lance shouted. “You’d better have a damned good reason for this!”
Isburgh turned and wiped drink and crumbs from his thick, matted beard with the back of his hand. People had been calling him Ice since he was a teenager because of his last name. However, the moniker became widely used once his hair turned pure white.
When Ice saw the anger burning in Lance’s eyes, he could not help but let loose another belly laugh. These two men had never really liked one another. Isburgh thought Lance was a pretentious, glory-seeking showoff.
Lance simply thought Ice was an ass.
“Well, well, well,” Ice sneered. “If it ain’t the Air Ace himself, Lance Star!” He drew out the “L” like an air show announcer might. Another round of laughter filled the room as Ice’s cohorts joined in with their leader. “What brings ye to my slice of the world, Lancey Boy?”
“I am in no mood for this, Ice. I’m just in town to see some old friends, take in a little sun, and shake down my new plane. I’ve got no beef with you.”
“Yeah, right,” Ice said as he downed another gulp. “Don’t presume t’ lie to me, Lancey Boy. I know exactly why you’re here.”
“Care to enlighten me,” Lance said as he rubbed his aching jaw. Ice hit like a prizefighter. “Because you seem to know a hell of a lot more about it than I do.”
“Don’t kid a kidder, Lancey Boy. You’re here for the treasure just like the rest of us, ain’t ye?”
“Treasure?” Lance was confused. “What the hell are you talking about?”
“Okay, so we’re going t’ play it that way, are we?”
Lance stood his ground. “I really have no idea what you’re talking about, Ice. I promise.”
“I don’t believe you.”
“That’s your problem,” Lance said. “You’re drunk so I’m willing to let bygones be bygones here if…”
“I’m not!” Ice interrupted as he took another swing at the ace pilot from the mainland.
This time, however, Lance was ready for him. He easily sidestepped the big man’s clumsy punch. Impeded by drink, Isburgh was no match for his more agile, and sober, opponent. He would not get the chance to sucker punch him as he had before.
Lance used the man’s own momentum against him and helped him to the floor.
“Stay down, Ice,” Lance said as he rested a boot on his attacker’s back.
Before Ice could mutter a reply, his friends took a step toward Lance, who steeled himself for a fight. Suddenly, he wished he’d brought either Buck or Red with him. A wingman would have come in handy at the moment, considering the odds. He had a gun tucked into a shoulder holster under his flight jacket, but knew that pulling it would elevate this from a simple bar squabble into something a lot worse so he decided against that option quickly.
Fortunately for Lance, one step was all they were going to get.
From nearby someone cleared his throat loudly, a subtle way of asking what was going on without actually saying the words. “Am I interrupting something?” Andrew Stewart asked from the bar.
Lance’s eye lit up at the sight of the newcomer. “Drew!” he called happily. It was a rare thing for a man in a bar fight would be thrilled to see the local constabulary walk in. Then again, Lance Star was not your average man.
And he had just flown across the Pacific to see the man after all.
“In town less than an hour and already causing trouble, eh Lance?”
“What can I say? These things happen.”
“To you, maybe.” Commander Andrew Stewart of the United States Navy said as he pointed at the man lying on the floor. “Would you mind letting him up?” he asked twitching the finger he had pointed at the clearly irritated Isburgh.
“Hmm? Oh, right,” Lance said playfully, as if he had forgotten the inebriated treasure hunter was down there. He removed his foot and allowed the big man the chance to get to his feet. He offered a hand to help, but Ice would not accept it.
Drew nodded toward the man who had entered with him. “You guys want me to have the Lieutenant Keyona here take you guys downtown or would you rather just shake on it and call it a day?” he asked.
Lance, offering an olive branch, stuck out a hand.
Reluctantly, Ice shook it tightly.
“Much better,” Stewart said as he pointed toward Lance. “What say you and I take a walk.”
“Sounds like a mighty fine idea,” Lance chuckled.
Drew looked to the pilot he had just rescued. “Ice,” he said.
Isburgh nodded and simply said, “Drew.”
Moments later, Lance and Andrew were walking along the beach, staring out at the most beautiful sunset either man had ever seen.
“Now there’s a sight,” Lance said as he marveled at the brilliant washes of red, orange, and purple that filled the crystal clear dusk sky. “There’s just something about sunsets in paradise,” he said with a smile.
“Welcome to Hawaii, Lance. I’m glad you could make it.”
Want to know what happens next?
Pick up Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 from Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Books at your favorite bookstore or on-line bookseller or directly from the Airship 27 Hangar to find out.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star---sky-ranger-volume-1/3029880
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers take to the skies with the release of their reprint edition of LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER. This collection of new stories starring the long forgotten pulp hero was the first anthology title produced by Airship 27 Prod. dated 2006. Its overwhelming success helped launch the company’s ambitious plans to bring back classic pulp characters in brand new adventures. “Without LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER, there probably would have been no Airship 27 Prod.” claimed Editor Ron Fortier. “It was the book that got us going.”
This anthology features four action packed tales of Lance and his loyal Sky Rangers. They include, Attack of the Birdman by Frank Dirscherl, Where the Sea Meets the Sky by Bobby Nash, Shadows Over Kunlun by Win Scott Eckert and Talons of the Red Condor by Bill Spangler with cover and interior art by comic pro, Rich Woodall of Johnny Raygun fame.
The book also contains an article on the history of the character by Norman Hamilton and a second on airplane modeling in the 1930s and 40s by Larry Marshall. Included as an added bonus feature for this new edition is an excerpt from Bobby Nash’s full length novel, Lance Star – Sky Ranger: 1941 – The Road to War, coming soon! [update: THE NOVEL’S TITLE HAS SINCE CHANGED.]
At the height of the pulps’ popularity, flying heroes like Dusty Ayers, G8 & His Battle Aces and Bill Barnes were among the biggest sellers on the market. Airship 27 Prod. is once again turning the spotlight on another such aviation daredevil, LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER!
LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER
Edited by Ron Fortier
Introduction by Norman Hamilton
“Attack of the Bird Man” by Frank Dirscherl
“Where the Sea Meets The Sky” by Bobby Nash
“Shadows over Kunlun” by Win Scott Eckert
“Talons of the Red Condors” by Bill Spangler
“Pulp Aviation Heroes & the Rise of the Model Aviation Press” by Larry Marshall
Afterword 2008 by Ron Fortier
Runner by Bobby Nash
Cover and interior illustrations copyright © 2008 by Rich Woodall
Lance Star logo design by Matt Talbot
Production and design by Rob Davis
ISBN: 1-934935-01-8
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
Release date: 6/17/2008
Soaring into your favorite bookseller!
Also, we're gearing up for the launch of Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 in 2011 so this is a great time to catch up on all things Lance Star.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star---sky-ranger-volume-1/3029880
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (print)
htttp://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star-sky-ranger-volume-2/6019875
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar2
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" (Comic Book )
http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
Keep watching this space and http://www.bobbynash.com/ for news on Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger
“WHERE THE SEA MEETS THE SKY”
Bobby Nash
I - BLINDSIDED
Lance Star did not see the attack coming until it was too late.
The first punch startled him. Catching him by surprise, the hit caused him to lose his precious balance. Before he could regain his footing, a second blow caught him just under the chin. That shot sent him flying over the wooden chairs and onto the old wobbly table.
The table was old, worn out from years of abuse and usage. It was not strong enough to support the added weight of the pilot and its legs gave way under impact, dropping Lance to the floor along with the contents of the table.
Stunned, Lance hit the floor one second before the rain of assorted mixed nuts and lukewarm beer splattered across him.
Lance was on his feet in an instant. “Who the hell hit me?” he demanded, although a quick glance around the room provided the answer.
Not far away stood a lumbering mountain of a man named Niles Isburgh. No longer concerned with the stunned air ace, he was now laughing heartily with his friends, presumably at Lance’s expense. Swilling beer and telling tall tales rounded out his activities. He had already turned his back on Lance. He was the only one in the place that was not watching the scene with some perverse satisfaction. That certainly moved him to the top of Lance’s list of suspects.
That and the fact that there was no love lost between the two pilots. This was not their first tussle and somehow, Lance suspected, it would not be their last.
Normally when their paths crossed, Lance gave the ill-tempered bruiser a wide berth. Not that the man’s size or strength intimidated Lance, but sometimes putting up with another pilot’s ego was not worth the effort.
That was a given in Ice’s case.
Usually.
But not today.
Enough is enough!
“Ice!” Lance shouted. “You’d better have a damned good reason for this!”
Isburgh turned and wiped drink and crumbs from his thick, matted beard with the back of his hand. People had been calling him Ice since he was a teenager because of his last name. However, the moniker became widely used once his hair turned pure white.
When Ice saw the anger burning in Lance’s eyes, he could not help but let loose another belly laugh. These two men had never really liked one another. Isburgh thought Lance was a pretentious, glory-seeking showoff.
Lance simply thought Ice was an ass.
“Well, well, well,” Ice sneered. “If it ain’t the Air Ace himself, Lance Star!” He drew out the “L” like an air show announcer might. Another round of laughter filled the room as Ice’s cohorts joined in with their leader. “What brings ye to my slice of the world, Lancey Boy?”
“I am in no mood for this, Ice. I’m just in town to see some old friends, take in a little sun, and shake down my new plane. I’ve got no beef with you.”
“Yeah, right,” Ice said as he downed another gulp. “Don’t presume t’ lie to me, Lancey Boy. I know exactly why you’re here.”
“Care to enlighten me,” Lance said as he rubbed his aching jaw. Ice hit like a prizefighter. “Because you seem to know a hell of a lot more about it than I do.”
“Don’t kid a kidder, Lancey Boy. You’re here for the treasure just like the rest of us, ain’t ye?”
“Treasure?” Lance was confused. “What the hell are you talking about?”
“Okay, so we’re going t’ play it that way, are we?”
Lance stood his ground. “I really have no idea what you’re talking about, Ice. I promise.”
“I don’t believe you.”
“That’s your problem,” Lance said. “You’re drunk so I’m willing to let bygones be bygones here if…”
“I’m not!” Ice interrupted as he took another swing at the ace pilot from the mainland.
This time, however, Lance was ready for him. He easily sidestepped the big man’s clumsy punch. Impeded by drink, Isburgh was no match for his more agile, and sober, opponent. He would not get the chance to sucker punch him as he had before.
Lance used the man’s own momentum against him and helped him to the floor.
“Stay down, Ice,” Lance said as he rested a boot on his attacker’s back.
Before Ice could mutter a reply, his friends took a step toward Lance, who steeled himself for a fight. Suddenly, he wished he’d brought either Buck or Red with him. A wingman would have come in handy at the moment, considering the odds. He had a gun tucked into a shoulder holster under his flight jacket, but knew that pulling it would elevate this from a simple bar squabble into something a lot worse so he decided against that option quickly.
Fortunately for Lance, one step was all they were going to get.
From nearby someone cleared his throat loudly, a subtle way of asking what was going on without actually saying the words. “Am I interrupting something?” Andrew Stewart asked from the bar.
Lance’s eye lit up at the sight of the newcomer. “Drew!” he called happily. It was a rare thing for a man in a bar fight would be thrilled to see the local constabulary walk in. Then again, Lance Star was not your average man.
And he had just flown across the Pacific to see the man after all.
“In town less than an hour and already causing trouble, eh Lance?”
“What can I say? These things happen.”
“To you, maybe.” Commander Andrew Stewart of the United States Navy said as he pointed at the man lying on the floor. “Would you mind letting him up?” he asked twitching the finger he had pointed at the clearly irritated Isburgh.
“Hmm? Oh, right,” Lance said playfully, as if he had forgotten the inebriated treasure hunter was down there. He removed his foot and allowed the big man the chance to get to his feet. He offered a hand to help, but Ice would not accept it.
Drew nodded toward the man who had entered with him. “You guys want me to have the Lieutenant Keyona here take you guys downtown or would you rather just shake on it and call it a day?” he asked.
Lance, offering an olive branch, stuck out a hand.
Reluctantly, Ice shook it tightly.
“Much better,” Stewart said as he pointed toward Lance. “What say you and I take a walk.”
“Sounds like a mighty fine idea,” Lance chuckled.
Drew looked to the pilot he had just rescued. “Ice,” he said.
Isburgh nodded and simply said, “Drew.”
Moments later, Lance and Andrew were walking along the beach, staring out at the most beautiful sunset either man had ever seen.
“Now there’s a sight,” Lance said as he marveled at the brilliant washes of red, orange, and purple that filled the crystal clear dusk sky. “There’s just something about sunsets in paradise,” he said with a smile.
“Welcome to Hawaii, Lance. I’m glad you could make it.”
Want to know what happens next?
Pick up Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 from Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Books at your favorite bookstore or on-line bookseller or directly from the Airship 27 Hangar to find out.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star---sky-ranger-volume-1/3029880
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers take to the skies with the release of their reprint edition of LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER. This collection of new stories starring the long forgotten pulp hero was the first anthology title produced by Airship 27 Prod. dated 2006. Its overwhelming success helped launch the company’s ambitious plans to bring back classic pulp characters in brand new adventures. “Without LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER, there probably would have been no Airship 27 Prod.” claimed Editor Ron Fortier. “It was the book that got us going.”
This anthology features four action packed tales of Lance and his loyal Sky Rangers. They include, Attack of the Birdman by Frank Dirscherl, Where the Sea Meets the Sky by Bobby Nash, Shadows Over Kunlun by Win Scott Eckert and Talons of the Red Condor by Bill Spangler with cover and interior art by comic pro, Rich Woodall of Johnny Raygun fame.
The book also contains an article on the history of the character by Norman Hamilton and a second on airplane modeling in the 1930s and 40s by Larry Marshall. Included as an added bonus feature for this new edition is an excerpt from Bobby Nash’s full length novel, Lance Star – Sky Ranger: 1941 – The Road to War, coming soon! [update: THE NOVEL’S TITLE HAS SINCE CHANGED.]
At the height of the pulps’ popularity, flying heroes like Dusty Ayers, G8 & His Battle Aces and Bill Barnes were among the biggest sellers on the market. Airship 27 Prod. is once again turning the spotlight on another such aviation daredevil, LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER!
LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER
Edited by Ron Fortier
Introduction by Norman Hamilton
“Attack of the Bird Man” by Frank Dirscherl
“Where the Sea Meets The Sky” by Bobby Nash
“Shadows over Kunlun” by Win Scott Eckert
“Talons of the Red Condors” by Bill Spangler
“Pulp Aviation Heroes & the Rise of the Model Aviation Press” by Larry Marshall
Afterword 2008 by Ron Fortier
Runner by Bobby Nash
Cover and interior illustrations copyright © 2008 by Rich Woodall
Lance Star logo design by Matt Talbot
Production and design by Rob Davis
ISBN: 1-934935-01-8
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
Release date: 6/17/2008
Soaring into your favorite bookseller!
Also, we're gearing up for the launch of Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 in 2011 so this is a great time to catch up on all things Lance Star.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star---sky-ranger-volume-1/3029880
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (print)
htttp://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star-sky-ranger-volume-2/6019875
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar2
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" (Comic Book )
http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
Keep watching this space and http://www.bobbynash.com/ for news on Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 Coming Soon
We're gearing up for the Airship 27 launch of Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 so this is a great time to catch up on the first two volumes.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star---sky-ranger-volume-1/3029880
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star-sky-ranger-volume-2/6019875
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar2
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" (Comic Book )
http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
Keep watching this space for news on Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3.
Bobby
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star---sky-ranger-volume-1/3029880
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (print)
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/lance-star-sky-ranger-volume-2/6019875
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 (eBook)
http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar2
http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
Keep watching this space for news on Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3.
Bobby
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The Green Hornet Casefiles Now Available For Preorder
Monday, February 28, 2011
Bobby Answers Your Writing Questions At DGeek In March
I will be March's 'Ask A Writer' guest on David Hewlett's www.dgeek.com. Visitors to the site can post their writing questions at the site and I'll answer them. Should be a fun time. You have to register to post at the forum, but it is free to register.
Stop on by and ask away starting March 1st.
I look forward to your questions.
Bobby
Saturday, February 19, 2011
20% off on select books by Bobby Nash (Limited Time)
Get 20% off on 6 of my books through February 21.
Use discount code HAPPY305 at check out.
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 1 & 2. http://www.gopulp.info
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Peculiar Adventures #3. http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/pro-se-presents-peculiar-adventures-3/14419041
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Happy reading.
Bobby
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This includes all Airship 27 and Pro Se Press titles.
Happy reading.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Earth Station One Episode 46: Great Couples?
Earth Station One Episode 46: Does King Kong and Fay Wray Count as a Great Couple?Click http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/earth-station-one-episode-46-dose-king-kong-and-fay-wray-count-as-a-great-couple/ and find out.
This weeks episode of the ESO podcast, we will be taking a look back at the recent Atlanta Comic Convention., and talk to some of our friends and get some reactions from the show. Also we talk about our favorite Sci-Fi / Fantasy or Comic Book couples to help ring in Valentines day. Join us for another fun filled podcast that we like to call Episode 46: Does King Kong and Fay Wray Count as a Great Couple?
Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:02:30 Rants & Raves – Super Bowl Commercials / Justified / Gmail / San Diego Comic Con
0:20:54 The Geek Seat w/ Judy Faber
0:32:33 Our Favorite Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Comic Book Couples
1:33:58 Atlanta Comic Con
1:50:09 Show Close
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Airship 27 Launches Lance Star Sky Ranger Vol. 1 As eBook
LANCE STAR SKY RANGER VOL. 1 joins Vol. 2 in the Airship27hangar.com as an eBook. http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers take to the skies with the release of their reprint edition of LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER. This collection of new stories starring the long forgotten pulp hero was the first anthology title produced by Airship 27 Prod. dated 2006. Its overwhelming success helped launch the company’s ambitious plans to bring back classic pulp characters in brand new adventures. "Without LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER, there probably would have been no Airship 27 Prod." claimed Editor Ron Fortier. "It was the book that got us going."
This anthology features four action packed tales of Lance and his loyal Sky Rangers. They include, Attack of the Birdman by Frank Dirscherl, Where the Sea Meets the Sky by Bobby Nash, Shadows Over Kunlun by Win Scott Eckert and Talons of the Red Condor by Bill Spangler with cover and interior art by comic pro, Rich Woodall of Johnny Raygun fame.
The book also contains an article on the history of the character by Norman Hamilton and a second on airplane modeling in the 1930s and 40s by Larry Marshall. Included as an added bonus feature for this new edition is an excerpt from Bobby Nash’s full length novel, Lance Star – Sky Ranger: 1941 – The Road to War, coming soon! {Note: this title has been changed}
At the height of the pulps’ popularity, flying heroes like Dusty Ayers, G8 & His Battle Aces and Bill Barnes were among the biggest sellers on the market. Airship 27 Prod. is once again turning the spotlight on another such aviation daredevil, LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER!
LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER
Edited by Ron Fortier
Introduction by Norman Hamilton
"Attack of the Bird Man" by Frank Dirscherl
"Where the Sea Meets The Sky" by Bobby Nash
"Shadows over Kunlun" by Win Scott Eckert
"Talons of the Red Condors" by Bill Spangler
"Pulp Aviation Heroes & the Rise of the Model Aviation Press" by Larry Marshall
Afterword 2008 by Ron Fortier
Runner by Bobby Nash
Cover and interior illustrations copyright © 2008 by Rich Woodall
Lance Star logo design by Matt Talbot
Production and design by Rob Davis
ISBN: 1-934935-01-8
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
Release date: 6/17/2008
Retail Price: $24.95
Soaring into your favorite bookseller!
LANCE STAR SKY RANGER VOL. 2 is also available at the Airship27hangar.com as an eBook. http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE
Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers take to the skies with the release of their reprint edition of LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER. This collection of new stories starring the long forgotten pulp hero was the first anthology title produced by Airship 27 Prod. dated 2006. Its overwhelming success helped launch the company’s ambitious plans to bring back classic pulp characters in brand new adventures. "Without LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER, there probably would have been no Airship 27 Prod." claimed Editor Ron Fortier. "It was the book that got us going."
This anthology features four action packed tales of Lance and his loyal Sky Rangers. They include, Attack of the Birdman by Frank Dirscherl, Where the Sea Meets the Sky by Bobby Nash, Shadows Over Kunlun by Win Scott Eckert and Talons of the Red Condor by Bill Spangler with cover and interior art by comic pro, Rich Woodall of Johnny Raygun fame.
The book also contains an article on the history of the character by Norman Hamilton and a second on airplane modeling in the 1930s and 40s by Larry Marshall. Included as an added bonus feature for this new edition is an excerpt from Bobby Nash’s full length novel, Lance Star – Sky Ranger: 1941 – The Road to War, coming soon! {Note: this title has been changed}
At the height of the pulps’ popularity, flying heroes like Dusty Ayers, G8 & His Battle Aces and Bill Barnes were among the biggest sellers on the market. Airship 27 Prod. is once again turning the spotlight on another such aviation daredevil, LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER!
LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER
Edited by Ron Fortier
Introduction by Norman Hamilton
"Attack of the Bird Man" by Frank Dirscherl
"Where the Sea Meets The Sky" by Bobby Nash
"Shadows over Kunlun" by Win Scott Eckert
"Talons of the Red Condors" by Bill Spangler
"Pulp Aviation Heroes & the Rise of the Model Aviation Press" by Larry Marshall
Afterword 2008 by Ron Fortier
Runner by Bobby Nash
Cover and interior illustrations copyright © 2008 by Rich Woodall
Lance Star logo design by Matt Talbot
Production and design by Rob Davis
ISBN: 1-934935-01-8
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
Release date: 6/17/2008
Retail Price: $24.95
Soaring into your favorite bookseller!
LANCE STAR SKY RANGER VOL. 2 is also available at the Airship27hangar.com as an eBook. http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar
Sunday, February 6, 2011
New Interview with Bobby Nash, Writer of Pulp Ark’s Best Pulp Related Comic Nominee Lance Star: Sky Ranger
Pulp Ark interviewed Writer Bobby Nash about receiving a 2011 Pulp Ark Award Nomination in the category "Best Pulp Related Comic" for his work on the Lance Star: Sky Ranger Comic Book "One Shot!" with artist James Burns.
You can read the interview at http://pulpmachine.blogspot.com/2011/02/pulp-ark-2011-spotlight-lance-star-sky.html
For more information on Lance Star: Sky Ranger, visit the official site at www.lance-star.com and www.bobbynash.com
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is now available at Indy Planet: http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
About 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 pulp fun from start to finish.
"Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is exactly the sort of high-flying, action-packed air war yarn I really enjoy. It's fine pulpish fun from start to finish. Bobby Nash and James Burns are aces!"
-- James Reasoner
Lance Star: Sky Ranger"One Shot!"Written by Bobby NashArt/Letters/Colors by James Burns
24 pages
$3.00
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" cover and sample pages are available at http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019 and
www.lance-star.com.
"Read Bobby Nash's work. Your life will be better because of it. Trust me, I know!"
--Beau Smith
Based on the characters created for the Airship 27/Cornerstone Books Lance Star: Sky Ranger pulp anthologies that can be found at http://www.gopulp.info or wherever your favorite pulp fiction is sold. More high-flying action is on the way with the Lance Star: Sky Ranger novel, "Cold Snap" by Bobby Nash. Coming soon.Keep watching www.lance-star.com and http://bobby-nash-news.blogspot.com for updates.
"Do not miss this brilliant piece of work! Excitement, adventure, wonderful writing, dazzling artwork...I am green with envy!"
--K.G. McAbee, author of BEWITCHED BY DARKNESS
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" cover and sample pages are available at http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019 and
www.lance-star.com.
About Lance Star: Sky Ranger:
Since 2006, Lance Star and his air aces, the Sky Rangers have thrilled readers with their amazing adventures. The first Lance Star: Sky Ranger pulp anthology was published by Wild Cat Books in 2004. Vol. 1 was reissued in 2006 by Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Books where they remain available today. A second volume of anthology tales was released in 2009 and is also still available. You can find out information on the Lance Star: Sky Ranger Pulp Anthologies, volumes 1 and 2 on the site. Additionally, Bobby Nash is currently working on the first Lance Star: Sky Ranger novel, "Cold Snap." Nash says that he hopes "Cold Snap" and "One Shot" will be the first of many Sky Ranger projects to come.
You can read the interview at http://pulpmachine.blogspot.com/2011/02/pulp-ark-2011-spotlight-lance-star-sky.html
For more information on Lance Star: Sky Ranger, visit the official site at
www.lance-star.com and www.bobbynash.com
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is now available at Indy Planet: http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Pulp Anthology Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are still available at http://www.gopulp.info. Vol. 3 will premiere in 2011.
You can read the interview at http://pulpmachine.blogspot.com/2011/02/pulp-ark-2011-spotlight-lance-star-sky.html
For more information on Lance Star: Sky Ranger, visit the official site at www.lance-star.com and www.bobbynash.com
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is now available at Indy Planet: http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
About 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 pulp fun from start to finish.
"Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is exactly the sort of high-flying, action-packed air war yarn I really enjoy. It's fine pulpish fun from start to finish. Bobby Nash and James Burns are aces!"
-- James Reasoner
Lance Star: Sky Ranger"One Shot!"Written by Bobby NashArt/Letters/Colors by James Burns
24 pages
$3.00
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" cover and sample pages are available at http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019 and
www.lance-star.com.
"Read Bobby Nash's work. Your life will be better because of it. Trust me, I know!"
--Beau Smith
Based on the characters created for the Airship 27/Cornerstone Books Lance Star: Sky Ranger pulp anthologies that can be found at http://www.gopulp.info or wherever your favorite pulp fiction is sold. More high-flying action is on the way with the Lance Star: Sky Ranger novel, "Cold Snap" by Bobby Nash. Coming soon.Keep watching www.lance-star.com and http://bobby-nash-news.blogspot.com for updates.
"Do not miss this brilliant piece of work! Excitement, adventure, wonderful writing, dazzling artwork...I am green with envy!"
--K.G. McAbee, author of BEWITCHED BY DARKNESS
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" cover and sample pages are available at http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019 and
www.lance-star.com.
About Lance Star: Sky Ranger:
Since 2006, Lance Star and his air aces, the Sky Rangers have thrilled readers with their amazing adventures. The first Lance Star: Sky Ranger pulp anthology was published by Wild Cat Books in 2004. Vol. 1 was reissued in 2006 by Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Books where they remain available today. A second volume of anthology tales was released in 2009 and is also still available. You can find out information on the Lance Star: Sky Ranger Pulp Anthologies, volumes 1 and 2 on the site. Additionally, Bobby Nash is currently working on the first Lance Star: Sky Ranger novel, "Cold Snap." Nash says that he hopes "Cold Snap" and "One Shot" will be the first of many Sky Ranger projects to come.
You can read the interview at http://pulpmachine.blogspot.com/2011/02/pulp-ark-2011-spotlight-lance-star-sky.html
For more information on Lance Star: Sky Ranger, visit the official site at
www.lance-star.com and www.bobbynash.com
Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" is now available at Indy Planet: http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=4019
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Pulp Anthology Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are still available at http://www.gopulp.info. Vol. 3 will premiere in 2011.
Bobby added to Dragon Con 2011
Bobby will be an attending pro at Dragon*Con September 2 - 5, 2011 in Atlanta. Look for him on panels and around the convention this Labor Day weekend.Find out more about Dragon Con at http://www.dragoncon.org.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 now available as e-book
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 now available as e-book from the Airship 27 Hangar at a great price. Only $3. Visit the Hangar at http://homepage.mac.com/robmdavis/Airship27Hangar/index.html#lancestar2 for more information on this and other great Airship 27 e-books.Get yours today!
Bobby
About Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 2:
Airship 27 Productions and Cornerstone Book Publishers are buckling up for high flying pulp thrills as they announce the release of LANCE STAR – SKY RANGER Vol. Two.
Five years ago, with Volume One, this long forgotten pulp hero returned with a bang in four action packed new stories.
Once again its time to strap in to your seat belts and rev up your props, as Lance Star – Sky Ranger returns with another heaping of all out action, adventure thrills and spills high up in the wild blue yonder. And this time he’s accompanied by a handful of pulpdom’s greatest aviation heroes to include, The Griffon, The Three Mosquitos, and the undisputed Commander of the Clouds, America’s # 1 action ace, Captain Midnight!
Writers Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico, Aaron Smith and David Walker pull out all the stops to bring you five pulse pounding tales of brave men and their flying machines as they fight our countries deadliest foes both at home and abroad. Here, for the first time, is the origin of Captain James Charles Albright and the mission from which he would become known forever as Captain Midnight. This volume contains a brief history of all these classic pulp fliers, interior illustrations by Rob Davis and a stunning cover by Shane Evans, Lance Star – Sky Ranger Vol.Two is the high diving collection pulp fans have waiting for.
Brought to you proudly by Airship 27 Productions, pulp fiction for a new generation!
ISBN: 1-934935-61-1
ISBN 13: 978-1-934935-61-3
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 1-934935-61-1
ISBN 13: 978-1-934935-61-3
Produced by Airship 27
Published by Cornerstone Book Publishers
Follow Lance Star’s adventures at www.lance-star.com
Earth Station One boldy goes where no one has gone before.
Bobby joins the Earth Station One podcast as they boldy go where no one has gone before.
This weeks episode of the Earth Station One podcast, we come to you once again from Titan Game and Comics in Duluth, GA. Where we will be going back to the Star Trek universe and this time talk about Star Trek the Next Generation, and while we are are the same theme we will be getting a preview of the upcoming Trek Trax Atlanta coming the Weekend of February 18th – 20th at the Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter.
Join us for another fun filled podcast that we like to call Episode 45: Mr Data, Return us to Titan Games and Comics, Warp factor 5, Engage!
http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/earth-station-one-episode-45-mr-data-return-us-to-titan-games-and-comics-warp-factor-5-engage/
Enjoy.
Bobby
This weeks episode of the Earth Station One podcast, we come to you once again from Titan Game and Comics in Duluth, GA. Where we will be going back to the Star Trek universe and this time talk about Star Trek the Next Generation, and while we are are the same theme we will be getting a preview of the upcoming Trek Trax Atlanta coming the Weekend of February 18th – 20th at the Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter.
Join us for another fun filled podcast that we like to call Episode 45: Mr Data, Return us to Titan Games and Comics, Warp factor 5, Engage!
http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/earth-station-one-episode-45-mr-data-return-us-to-titan-games-and-comics-warp-factor-5-engage/
Enjoy.
Bobby
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
bobbynash.com updated
After much procrastinating and other slacker behavior, I've finally updated www.bobbynash.com. More updates to follow.
Bobby
Pulp Ark Nominates Lance Star: Sky Ranger As Best Pulp Related Comic Of 2010
I'm honored to have Lance Star: Sky Ranger "One Shot!" nominated for Best Pulp Related Comic in the Pulp Ark Awards. Artist James Burns and I put a lot of effort into the book and it's gratifying to see that readers are enjoying it.
A full list of nominees can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Pulp/124174714298502#!/topic.php?uid=102201746498123&topic=93Bobby
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Ravenwood - Stepson of Mystery writers visit The Book Cave
Ravenwood - Stepson of Mystery writers visit The Book CaveThe latest episode of The Book Cave features three of the writers of Airship 27’s latest pulp anthology, Ravenwood - Stepson of Mystery. Writers Bobby Nash, Frank Schildiner, and B. C. Bell join Book Cave host Ric Croxtin for this exciting episode.
The Ravenwood - Stepson of Mystery edition of the Book Cave is now available for your listening pleasure at http://thebookcave.libsyn.com.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Bobby Nash's 2011 signing and convention appearances
Bobby Nash's 2011 signing and convention appearances.
UPDATED January 26, 2011:
My 2011 book signing and convention appearances:
The Atlanta Comic Convention on February 6 (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in Atlanta, GA. www.atlantacomicconvention.com
Metropolis Super Con on March 5 - 6 in Metropolis, IL. www.comiccitytn.com
Momocon on March 12 - 13 in Atlanta, GA. http://momocon.moonfruit.com
The Charlotte Comicon on March 20 in Charlotte, NC. www.charlottecomicon.com
Free Comic Book Day signing on May 7 at Borderlands Comics in Greenville, SC.
www.borderlands.us
Pulp Ark May 13 - 15 in Batesville, AR. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pulp-Ark/102201746498123
Imagicon on May 20 - 22 in Birmingham, AL. http://imagicon.org
TimeGate on May 27 - 29 in Atlanta, GA. www.timegatecon.org
Con Carolinas on June 3 - 5 in Charlotte, NC. www.concarolinas.org
Sci Fi Summer on June 10 - 12 (appearing Saturday only) in Atlanta, GA.
http://sfscon.tripod.com
FandomFest on July 22 - 24 in Louisville, KY. www.fandomfest.com
Nashville Comic Con on October 1 - 2 in Nashville, TN. www.comiccitytn.com
More to come.
Bobby
UPDATED January 26, 2011:
My 2011 book signing and convention appearances:The Atlanta Comic Convention on February 6 (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) in Atlanta, GA. www.atlantacomicconvention.com
Metropolis Super Con on March 5 - 6 in Metropolis, IL. www.comiccitytn.com
Momocon on March 12 - 13 in Atlanta, GA. http://momocon.moonfruit.com
The Charlotte Comicon on March 20 in Charlotte, NC. www.charlottecomicon.com
Free Comic Book Day signing on May 7 at Borderlands Comics in Greenville, SC.
www.borderlands.us
Pulp Ark May 13 - 15 in Batesville, AR. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pulp-Ark/102201746498123
Imagicon on May 20 - 22 in Birmingham, AL. http://imagicon.org
TimeGate on May 27 - 29 in Atlanta, GA. www.timegatecon.org
Con Carolinas on June 3 - 5 in Charlotte, NC. www.concarolinas.org
Sci Fi Summer on June 10 - 12 (appearing Saturday only) in Atlanta, GA.
http://sfscon.tripod.com
FandomFest on July 22 - 24 in Louisville, KY. www.fandomfest.com
Nashville Comic Con on October 1 - 2 in Nashville, TN. www.comiccitytn.com
More to come.
Bobby
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 anthology update
The Lance Star: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 anthology rumbles on. All four Lance Star tales have been turned in (and they are excellent) and are going through editing as we speak. As we have more news it will be posted here.
Bobby visits Earth Station One podcast
Earth Station One ep. 43. Recorded at Galactic Quest LCS. We're talking favorite super hero origins and reviews of the Green Hornet movie.Check it out at http://erthstationone.wordpress.com/
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Bobby interviewed for All Pulp's Pulp Ark weekend
Check out Bobby's interview on All Pulp's Pulp Ark weekend. http://allpulp.blogspot.com/2011/01/pulp-ark-weekend-guest-interview-with_2690.html
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