Ask the Author: Bobby Nash
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Bobby Nash
The publishers of my current comic work handle the printing. I don't really have any input there.
Bobby Nash
Good question. For the most part, my life is pretty boring so I doubt any of them would count, but I've been mystery adjacent a few times.
One that immediately springs to mind actually served as the starting point of the story 85 North that leads off the 85 North story collection published by Falstaff Books.
I was taking a road trip to a convention with friends. We needed gas. The next exit had a station. We exited and noticed the road had no guardrails and was rarely used. Grass was growing through cracks in it. We crossed the bridge over the interstate to the gas station, the only thing on the exit.
While one friend pumped gas, two of us headed inside to use the restroom. We were told it was in the diner. We could hear utensils clinking plates, muffled conversation, the usual diner noise. Until we stepped into the diner. It went eerily quiet and everyone in the diner stared at us as we passed through. It was creepy. We rushed our way through and back out. We asked the cashier about the town we were headed toward. "Never heard of it," she said. It turned out to be the next exit, one mile up.
We told people about the experience at the con and decided to stop again on our way back to take photos (this was pre-cellphone), but we couldn't find the exit again.
That's where the real story ended, but in the story, that's just the beginning of the adventure.
One that immediately springs to mind actually served as the starting point of the story 85 North that leads off the 85 North story collection published by Falstaff Books.
I was taking a road trip to a convention with friends. We needed gas. The next exit had a station. We exited and noticed the road had no guardrails and was rarely used. Grass was growing through cracks in it. We crossed the bridge over the interstate to the gas station, the only thing on the exit.
While one friend pumped gas, two of us headed inside to use the restroom. We were told it was in the diner. We could hear utensils clinking plates, muffled conversation, the usual diner noise. Until we stepped into the diner. It went eerily quiet and everyone in the diner stared at us as we passed through. It was creepy. We rushed our way through and back out. We asked the cashier about the town we were headed toward. "Never heard of it," she said. It turned out to be the next exit, one mile up.
We told people about the experience at the con and decided to stop again on our way back to take photos (this was pre-cellphone), but we couldn't find the exit again.
That's where the real story ended, but in the story, that's just the beginning of the adventure.
Bobby Nash
Gabriel fell to the floor, the last survivor out of the three thousand assigned to the outpost, Then, he heard someone call his name.
Bobby Nash
Reckless Creed by Alex Kava and The Night Shift by Michael Connelly top the list.
Bobby Nash
Hi, Jonathan. Thanks for the question. Lance Star is a new character. He was created in 2006 by the publisher, Airship 27 and the writers fleshed him out from there. During the promotion of the first anthology in 2006, the publisher wrote that Lance Star was a product of the little-known Canadian pulps of the 1930's. That was pure fiction made up for the book.
I eventually became the owner of the character and did away with the character's fake publication history.
I eventually became the owner of the character and did away with the character's fake publication history.
Bobby Nash
Hi, Karen. Thanks for the question.
I have a few inspirations that helps me keep writing. First off, I love telling stories. I love creating and getting to know my characters. Once I know them, they won't leave me alone so even when I'm not writing, the stories are still being created in my head.
I have goals that I want to reach as a writer. In aiming to reach those goals, I'm inspired to stay on course. It's not always easy, but I try.
Deadlines are also inspiring. There's nothing like writing under the pressure of "oh, crap! I don't want to be late!" Sometimes, that abject terror is the most motivating thing in my arsenal.
I have a few inspirations that helps me keep writing. First off, I love telling stories. I love creating and getting to know my characters. Once I know them, they won't leave me alone so even when I'm not writing, the stories are still being created in my head.
I have goals that I want to reach as a writer. In aiming to reach those goals, I'm inspired to stay on course. It's not always easy, but I try.
Deadlines are also inspiring. There's nothing like writing under the pressure of "oh, crap! I don't want to be late!" Sometimes, that abject terror is the most motivating thing in my arsenal.
Bobby Nash
Hi, Gerhard. Thanks for the question.
I am happy to set your mind at ease. Fightcard: Barefoot Bones is a stand-alone story told in one book. Fightcard is the series (Barefoot Bones was the 20th Fightcard Book released), but each novel was stand-alone, although some characters came back for a second adventure. Barefoot Bones did not appear anywhere except this book.
I hope you enjoy Barefoot Bones.
Bobby
I am happy to set your mind at ease. Fightcard: Barefoot Bones is a stand-alone story told in one book. Fightcard is the series (Barefoot Bones was the 20th Fightcard Book released), but each novel was stand-alone, although some characters came back for a second adventure. Barefoot Bones did not appear anywhere except this book.
I hope you enjoy Barefoot Bones.
Bobby
Bobby Nash
I would like to visit the planet Mongo as envisioned by Al Williamson. It is lush and beautiful. Of course, I would prefer to schedule my visit after Flash Gordon and his friends have liberated it and sent Ming the Merciless packing.
Bobby Nash
My most recent release was Alexandra Holzer’s Ghost Gal: The Wild Hunt for Raven’s Head Press. This novel is fiction, but the main characters are based on real life people, Alexandra Holzer and her family, including her famous father, Hans Holzer. This was a work for hire gig and the publisher invited me to come on board as writer. We then took the characters and premise and fleshed them out. Once we had that, I came up with a plot that I pitched to Alexandra and my editor, Michael. Once that was done and approved, I wrote the novel then turned it in for edits. I came up with the premise for The Wild Hunt while researching various legends and when I ran across the Wild Hunt, they just clicked as the bad guys for this story.
You can learn more about Alexandra Holzer’s Ghost Gal: The Wild Hunt at http://bobby-nash-news.blogspot.com/2... which has information on the book, the plot, links to where the book is available, and a link to my appearance on The Book Cave podcast where I talked about Ghost Gal.
You can learn more about Alexandra Holzer’s Ghost Gal: The Wild Hunt at http://bobby-nash-news.blogspot.com/2... which has information on the book, the plot, links to where the book is available, and a link to my appearance on The Book Cave podcast where I talked about Ghost Gal.
Bobby Nash
Deadlines are very inspiring. At the moment I am a fulltime writer and I work for a few different publishers, some handling work for hire gigs and other with my own creations. Each of those projects comes with a deadline so I try to schedule the work out so it all gets done on time. That means that my daily schedule is planned out so I have to do some work each day. So far, that system has worked for me.
Bobby Nash
I am currently juggling two projects. I’m working on SNOW STORM, the second book featuring the character of Abraham Snow who was introduced in SNOW FALLS. I’m also working on some comic book scripts featuring The DOMINO LADY, a character I’ve written before. I’m having fun working on these with author Nancy Holder, who I’ve worked with before. We are having fun with Domino Lady’s new adventures.
After that, I’m diving into the EVIL INTENT novel, the sequel to my novel, EVIL WAYS.
After that, I’m diving into the EVIL INTENT novel, the sequel to my novel, EVIL WAYS.
Bobby Nash
Decide what you want to accomplish with your writing and work toward that goal. Not all writers have the same goal nor, do I think, they should. If your goal is to be a professional working writer, that's great. However, if you want to write for family and friends, that's okay too. Write toward your plans and have fun with it.
Bobby Nash
I love being a writer. I love telling and creating stories and characters. One of the best things about being a writer is that it has allowed me opportunities to meet interesting people I might not have been able to meet otherwise. It has also allowed me travel opportunities as well. Plus, I have learned many new things because of research.
Bobby Nash
I don’t believe in writer’s block. I have days I don’t feel like writing, but that’s not writer’s block. As a working writer I have deadlines to hit. I can’t wait until inspiration strikes. I have to sit down and do the work.
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