BOBBY NASH READS FROM THE RUBY FILES VOL. 2 AT BOOKS AND BEERS CHARLOTTE, NC EVENT!

HERE is a video of author Bobby Nash reading from his 2018 Pulp Factory Award Winning story, "Takedown" from The Ruby Files Vol. 2 at the Books and Beers event in Charlotte, NC on July 17, 2018. Enjoy. (Why, yes, we do make fun of my buddy, and Ruby Files co-creator Sean Taylor in the video. Why do you ask? ~Bobby)

Learn more about The Ruby Files HERE.

The Ruby Files Vol. 1: (Kindle/Audio)
The Ruby Files Vol. 1: (Paperback)
The Ruby Files Vol. 2: (paperback/Kindle/Audio)
Published by Airship 27 Productions.

Happy listening.

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 2 SPORTS UPDATED COVER!

WINNER OF 3 PULP FACTORY AWARDS!

With The Ruby Files being nominated for 5 Pulp Factory Awards and winning 3 (Best Short Story, Best Interior Illustrations, and Best Anthology), Airship 27 Productions has gone back to press with an updated cover spotlighting the achievement.

Any copies purchased beginning next week will have the updated cover dress.

Congratulations again, Team Ruby!

Click Read More... for additional information on The Ruby Files Vol. 2.

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 1 BLASTS ITS WAY ONTO AUDIO!

Airship 27 Productions & Radio Archives walk the mean streets of New York in The Ruby Files with stories by Andrew Salmon, Bobby Nash, William Patrick Maynard, and Sean Taylor. Performed by Alex Beckham. Get it now at Audible.

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 1 can be purchased at the following retailers:

Audible (audio)

Amazon (paperback)

Createspace (paperback)

Barnes and Noble (paperback)

BookAdda India (paperback)

Bookwire (paperback)

Books-A-Million (paperback)

Amazon (Kindle)

Airship 27 Hangar (ebook)

Book Depository (paperback)

Visit the official Rick Ruby website at http://RickRuby.blogspot.com

Click Read More... to learn more about The Ruby Files Vol. 1.

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 2 AUTHORS READ EXCERPTS FROM THEIR STORIES!

Do you have your copy of The Ruby Files Vol. 2 yet? Well, the author's have a surprise for you. Listen to us treat you to samples from the book in this special video above (and at https://youtu.be/j9StoiG738g).

About The Ruby Files Vol. 2: Cool Dames. Hot City. New York City is private eye Rick Ruby’s beat and beautiful women his weakness. All Ruby ever wants to do is earn enough to get by and stay out of trouble. But no matter how hard he tries to keep his nose clean, trouble has a way of finding him. From spies, to gang wars, hangings and cold-blooded murder, writers Alan J. Porter, Ron Fortier, Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor put Ruby through his paces. But in the end, the smart mouth shamus knows that to survive, he’s going to need a little help from his friends. Mystery lovers rejoice as they get ready to crack open The Ruby Files, Volume Two.

THE RUBY FILES VOL. TWO is now available for purchase at the following:

Amazon US (paperback)

Createspace (paperback)

Amazon UK (paperback)

Barnes and Noble (paperback)

Amazon US Kindle (ebook)

Amazon UK Kindle (ebook)

Amazon/Audible (audio)

Learn more about Rick Ruby at http://RickRuby.blogspot.com.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A LOOK BACK AT 2017 AND BOOKS RELEASED!

As we settle in to the final few hours of 2017 (to which I say, good riddance), I thought I would take a look back at my output for the year. Let's start with the not so good so this ends on a positive note.

If you follow me on any social media platform or regularly visit my website, you'll know that 2017 was a rough year for me both personally and professionally. My Mom passed away in September after a 3 year battle against cancer. A large chunk of my last year and a half has been caring for her as her condition worsened. Her loss is still a gut punch that will take time to heal. My Dad developed a medical issue and knee replacement surgery as well during this time so I was caretaker for both of them. I was laid off from my day job at the right time to take care of them, so that was a positive, at least. I never thought I would be thankful to be let go from a job.

I had to cancel several convention appearances in 2017 while taking care of the folks and many deadlines fell behind. I am appreciative that the conventions and publishers I work with were all understanding and worked with me to readjust my schedule. I have already started building my 2018 convention schedule. March, specifically, is packed with something each weekend.

My Dad is doing better, recovering nicely from his surgery. We're still all pretty raw emotionally here, but my dad, brother, and I are getting through it together.

I have started getting back into the writing groove. I'm not quite back up to the daily word count I was hitting before, but I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things and there are big plans afoot for 2018, including catching up old deadlines and a few new projects being added to the pipeline. 2018 looks to be a busy year.

Speaking of busy years, 2017 did see some books released featuring my work, including 5 audio books (reading previously released material), 1 bundle (featuring the previously released Earthstrike Agenda novel), and 7 paperback releases. You can see the full list below.

BOOKS PUBLISHED IN 2017

SnowFalls (BEN Books)

SnowStorm (BEN Books)

LanceStar: Sky Ranger Vol. 2 Audio (Airship 27/Radio Archives)

From the Pen of BobbyNash: Crimson Moon (Pro Se Productions)

LanceStar: Sky Ranger Vol. 3 Audio (Airship 27/Radio Archives)

DominoLady: Sex As A Weapon Audio (Moonstone Books/Radio Archives)

SnowDrive (BEN Books)

85North (Falstaff Books)

LanceStar: Sky Ranger Vol. 4 Audio (Airship 27/Radio Archives)

TheRuby Files Vol. 2 (Airship 27)

TheRuby Files Vol. 2 Audio (Airship 27/Radio Archives)

Sandersonof Metro (Trinity Comics)

FourTomorrows – A Space Opera Box Set [Earthstrike Agenda] (Mechanoid Press)

All of these releases are still available wherever you buy your favorite books. If they don't have it, they can certainly order it for you.

I look forward to an exciting 2018 as series continue and new projects also launch. As a matter of fact, I spoke with an artist friend of mine today and we kicked around some ideas on the comic book front. Keep watching this space for more details as I have them to share.

Thank you for following my assorted ramblings this year. Please, stick around for more. I will try to be entertaining. You can also keep track of my various comings and goings on Patreon, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn!, and here at www.bobbynash.com.

Happy New Year!

Bobby

BOBBY NASH INTERVIEWED FOR FIONA MCVIE'S AUTHOR INTERVIEWS BLOG!

The Pulp Factory's own Bobby Nash was interviewed by Fiona Mcvie for her Author Interviews blog. Bobby and Fiona discuss the writing process and take closer looks at Snow Drive, 85 North, and The Ruby Files Vol. 2. 

You can read the full interview here.

From the blog:
Hi my name is Fiona Mcvie. I am a mum and granny. I love reading and baking. I also love finding out about the authors I read, which is why I started this blog, Author Interviews.

BOBBY NASH GETS SMACKED-- AND LIKES IT!

Hancock and Nash with Bobby's Pulp Ark Award winner plaques.

Bobby Nash got Smacked!

--and we think he liked it!

The Pulp Factory's own Bobby Nash said it was an honor to be the first interview for Tommy Hancock's new Venture Galleries' column, THE SMACK! 

"This was a fun interview, the first of many to come in this column in the weeks ahead," Nash said. "This was also the first time I've ever been compared to Fred Astaire, which is pretty darn cool. You'll have to read the interview to see how."

Welcome to The Smack, a weekly column devoted to introducing you to writers of Pulp today, both the individuals and the works they pen. You can read the full interview with Author Bobby Nash here.

GEORGIA LITERARY FESTIVAL 2013 PANEL SCHEDULE

Just a reminder that The Pulp Factory's own  Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico, Sean Taylor, 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.

GEORGIA LITERARY FESTIVAL RELEASES 2013 PANEL SCHEDULE

The Georgia Literary Festival panel schedule has been released. Several Pulp Factory authors will be sitting in on panels during the event, which are listed below. Please join Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico, Sean Taylor, Andrea Judy and Barry Reese for some entertaining and informative panels.

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.

Pulp Writer'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. This would be the perfect opportunity to get copies of the books shown at right signed by multiple authors. 

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We hope to see you there.

HUEY DUSK’S LOUNGE AND CLOWN ROOM REVIEWS THE RUBY FILES

"Every story a gem..."  is what the tagline reads--and you will find much truth in that shibboleth.

The Ruby Files team would like to thank Whit Howland at Huey Dusk’s Lounge and Clown website for their kind review of The Ruby Files Vol. 1. You can read the full review here.

Tell ‘em Ruby sent ya.

RUBY FILES CREATORS GET PULPED!

Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor with their 2013 Pulp Ark Awards.

For the first time since the Pulp Ark Award winners were announced, Ruby Files co-creators Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor got to hold their Pulp Ark Award for Best New Pulp Character: Rick Ruby at the Free Comic Book day event at galactic Quest Comics in Buford, GA.

The guys are really quite proud of this book and character.

Congratulations to Bobby and Sean.

Bobby's award: Best Author

Rick Ruby's creators.

Best New Pulp Character: Rick Ruby

BACKTALK-- PULPSTERS REACT TO RICK RUBY’S PULP ARK WIN!

Rick Ruby, the titular character from The Ruby Files was named Best New Pulp Character at the 2013 Pulp Ark Awards. We thought we’d ask some of the creators and readers what makes Rick Ruby special to them.

Read the full article here.

MARK WHEATLEY COVERS RUBY FILES VOL. 2

The Ruby Files vol. 1 cover art: Mark Wheatley

New Pulp Publisher Airship 27 Productions has announced that Pulp Ark and Pulp Factory award nominated cover artist, Mark Wheatley will return as cover artist for the forthcoming The Ruby Files vol. 2.

Press Release:

Mark Wheatley, who crafted the beautiful cover for The Ruby Files vol. 1 has signed on to contribute a cover for the upcoming The Ruby Files vol. 2.

After announcing the news, Airship 27 publisher, Ron Fortier said, “Mark's gorgeous cover on volume one has deservedly been nominated for the Pulp Factory Award for Best Pulp Cover of 2012.  So you can image how thrilled and honored we are at having him on board for this new book. He's one of the most admired artist in the field today.”

Ruby Files co-creator, Sean Taylor also commented, “When I heard Mark Wheatley was back on board for another cover, I couldn't believe it,” Taylor said. “I mean, let's be honest, the stories may have really driven the book home for the first collection but what really, really attracted readers to the book in the first place was Mark's cover. We couldn't ask for better. Period.”

And Ruby Files co-creator, Bobby Nash added, “I’m thrilled to have Mark return to The Ruby Files. The cover to vol. 1 is great and really helped push the sales of the book. It’s a beautiful piece of art.”

On returning to The Ruby Files, Wheatley said, “I'm looking forward to being inspired by more lurid, irresponsible, titillating, pulp-pounding action!”

The Ruby Files vol. 2 is coming soon from Airship 27 Productions with stories by Sean Taylor, Alan J. Porter, Ron Fortier, and Bobby Nash. Interior illustrations provided by Nick Poliwko under a cover by Mark Wheatley. Rob Davis returns as book designer.

Keep watching http://rickruby.blogspot.com for more The Ruby Files vol. 2 news as soon as it becomes available.

BOBBY NASH AND SEAN TAYLOR OPEN THE RUBY FILES IN THE BOOK CAVE!

Sean Taylor and Bobby Nash, writers and co-creators of the new Airship 27 anthology title, The Ruby Files stopped by The Book Cave podcast to discuss with the world of Rick Ruby, the creation of a pulp P.I., and Rick’s women. Oh, yes, Rick’s ladies.

Join Bobby, Sean, and The Book Cave’s hosts, Ric Croxtin and Dr. Art Sippo for a look at The Ruby Files on The Book Cave. You can listen now at http://thebookcave.libsyn.com/webpage/the-book-cave-episode-188-the-ruby-files

After the podcast, swing by the official The Ruby Files site at http://rickruby.blogspot.com

About The Ruby Files:
PRESS RELEASE

GANGSTERS & GUNMOLLS

Airship 27 Productions dons its tough-guy mantle, as it premiers its newest pulp star in THE RUBY FILES. 

It was the 1930s and America was locked in the grip of the Great Depression.  Gangsters controlled the major cities while outlaws roamed the rural back country.  It was a time of Speak Easy gin-joints, Tommy-guns, fast cars and even faster dames.  This is the world of New York based Private Investigator Rick Ruby, a world he is all too familiar with.  From the back alleys of Gotham to the gold laden boulevards of Hollywood, Ruby is the shamus with a nose for trouble and an insatiable appetite for justice.  So if you’ve got a taste for hot lead and knuckle sandwiches, tug your cuffs, adjust your fedora and light up a Lucky, a brand new pulp detective is coming your way. 

Created by pulp masters, Bobby Nash & Sean Taylor, Rick Ruby echoes the tales of Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe while offering up his own brand of two-fisted action.  Joined by fellow pulp smiths Andrew Salmon & William Patrick Maynard, these modern scribes of purple prose present a quartet of tales to delight any true lover of private eye fiction. This instant classic features a gorgeous Mark Wheatley cover and eight evocative black and white illustrations by Rob Moran.

This is a book that harkens back to the classic black and white Warner Brothers gangster movies that featured James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart and Edward G. Robinson to name a few.  The atmosphere is gritty with a no-nonsense hero pulp fans are going to applaud from the first story to the last.  And when that last tale comes to a close, you can bet we haven’t seen the last of Rick Ruby, Private Eye.

AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!

You can find The Ruby Files at these fine booksellers:
Paperback - Amazon
Ebook - Airship 27
Paperback - Airship 27
Paperback - Indy Planet

Welcome to Belle’s! http://rickruby.blogspot.com

RICK RUBY-- WORLD TRAVELER

How cool is this?

Ruby Files artist Rob Moran shared this photo on Facebook. This photo is from Thailand. The lady reading it is Tanja, a fan of Rob's from Germany.

That's right, folks, the Ruby Files is going worldwide!

MEET PULP FACTORY CREATORS AT ALABAMA PHOENIX FESTIVAL!

Just a few of Alabama Phoenix Festival's guests...

Meet Van, Bobby, Sean, & Joe.

You can meet Pulp Factory Authors Bobby Nash, Van Allen Plexico, and Sean Taylor at the Alabama Phoenix Festival - May 25 - 27 in Birmingham, AL.

Meet Bobby, Sean, & Van.

You can get all the details at www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com

This is a great chance for you to meet these creators and get your copies of Lance Star: Sky Ranger (vol. 2 and 3), Blackthorn: Thunder on Mars, and The Ruby Files editions signed by multiple contributors  in one fell swoop. Plus, it's always fun when Bobby, Sean, and Van are on panels together.

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em The Pulp Factory sent ya!

EVERY STORY A GEM! A RICK RUBY REVIEW

The A Bit Too Old For Comics Blog reviews The Ruby Files. You can read the full review at http://toooldforcomics.blogspot.com/2012/04/ruby-files-volume-one.html but we’re happy to report that he likes it.

Want to know more about The Ruby Files? Check out the official Rick Ruby site at http://rickruby.blogspot.com

For The Ruby Files purchasing links, visit http://rickruby.blogspot.com/p/buy-ruby-files.html

THE RUBY FILES STILL GOING STRONG!

The Ruby Files is back in the Top 10 -- Rick Ruby Hits Hard! Have you picked up a copy yet? www.amazon.com/The-Ruby-Files-Volume-One/dp/0615609236

Learn more about The Ruby Files at http://rickruby.blogspot.com

WHO IS RICK RUBY?

In March, Airship 27 launched its 45th title (the 4th of 2012) about a 1930’s pulp detective named Rick Ruby. Co-created and written by Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor, The Ruby Files also sports tales from writers Andrew Salmon and William Patrick Maynard. Interior art by Rob Moran. Cover art by Mark Wheatley.
Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor discuss the creation of The Ruby Files at Josh Reynold’s blog. Please check it out at http://joshuamreynolds.blogspot.com/

THE RUBY FILES is now available at the following:
Digital Edition - http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/airship27hangar.html
Print [Amazon] - http://www.amazon.com/The-Ruby-Files-Volume-One/dp/0615609236
Print [Indy Planet] - http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6797

And check out these cool Ruby Files interviews:

THE RUBY FILES GETS PULPED! The creative team behind the new anthology interviewed by the PULPED! podcast. http://pulped.libsyn.com/webpage/pulped-the-official-new-pulp-podcast-the-ruby-files-gets-pulped-

All Pulp’s The Ruby Files Round Robin Interview: http://allpulp.blogspot.com/2012/03/all-pulps-round-robin-interview-ruby.html

And there’s a free preview download at http://www.taylorverse.com/Rick%20Ruby%20Preview%20Edition.pdf

You can learn more about The Ruby Files and Airship 27 at http://www.airship27.com/
You can learn more about Ruby co-creator Sean Taylor at http://www.taylorverse.com/
You can learn more about Ruby co-creator Bobby Nash at http://www.bobbynash.com/

Visit the official The Ruby Files website at http://rickruby.blogspot.com/

MEET LANCE STAR: SKY RANGER AND THE RUBY FILES CREATORS

New pages were added to the official Lance Star: Sky Ranger website at http://www.lance-star.com/ and the official The Ruby Files website at http://rickruby.blogspot.com/, which gives links to shows, conventions, signing and other appearances made by creators who worked on those title.

Meet The Ruby Files Creators. New Appearances page added.
http://rickruby.blogspot.com/p/appearances.html

Meet Lance Star: Sky Ranger Creators. New Appearances page added.
www.lance-star.com/p/creator-appearances.html

If you’re at any of these shows, please stop by and say hello. These creators would love to meet you. Tell them The Pulp Factory sent ya!