THE TEN YEAR CHALLENGE!

 

The ten year challenge returns. My con game has ramped up a bit between 2015 and 2025. The hair's changed a bit too.

Bobby

THE PATREON SERIALIZED NOVELLA "SNOW ISLAND" CONTINUES!

 

Get ready for #FreshSnow! Abraham Snow is in Hawaii for an all-new chapter of the serialized novella adventure with Archer Snow along with Samson and Walker Brooks. New chapters of Snow Island release weekly-ish on PATREON.

Read the opening chapter free RIGHT HERE with subsequent weekly-ish chapters for paid members. Go read the opening chapter FREE today then join us for as low as $1 a month and that includes the serialized stories. A Secret Agent X serialized novella will also begin soon. I hope you'll join us on Patreon. It helps me a lot. Thank you.

An idea about offering serialized chapters for sale piecemeal was floated. Anyone interested in just paying to read serialized novel posts? Let me know your thoughts. $1 a month would be a cheaper option.

In SNOW ISLAND, Snow heads to Hawaii with Archer in tow for a visit with Samson Brooks (former Mother agent) and his brother, Walker Brooks (former CIA), who are now working together as p.i./fugitive recovery consultants. Snow gets caught up in their latest case. Might there be sharks involved? Only one way to find out.

I've often said that Snow is my love letter to old p.i./detective shows of the 70's and 80's. Snow island gives us a two-fer. First, a trip to Hawaii, a staple of 70's and 80's fare. Also, this one could conceivably be considered a backdoor pilot. If the Brooks Brothers are well received, who knows, perhaps they'll get their own book. Not unusual for Bobby Nash and BEN Books. Stay tuned.

Join #TheSummerOfSnow fun today!

Learn more about SNOW here!

Bobby

THE WRAP UP-- MINI LEGION CON (MY FIRST SHOW OF 2025!)

 

I had an amazing time yesterday at the Mini Legion Comic Convention in Acworth GA. Big shout out to Chris Hamer and the Urbnpop Comics Company for hosting. Not only did I sell some books and art, but got to hang out with friends Mike Gordon, Rebecca Perry, Darin Bush, Shanna Bosarge, Brian and Stacey from The Crazy Book Lady, and more. It was a good day. Thanks to all who came by and said hi.

Next Sunday, January 26th, I'll be at The Atlanta Comic Convention.

I hope to see you there.

Bobby

MEET BOBBY NASH AT LEGION CON THIS SATURDAY!

  

Join me Saturday, January 18th at the Mini Legion Comic Convention in Acworth GA from 11am - 4pm. Learn more about the event HERE.

This will be the first event where I'll have copies of the two new Lance Star: Sky Ranger books.

I hope to see you there! It'll be fun!

Bobby

THE SNOW INTERVIEWS: MEET BOBBY NASH

I am fortunate to work with some amazing people on the Snow books and I wanted to give readers a chance to get to know the talent behind the scenes. Elsewhere on this site are interviews with Jeffrey Hayes, Stuart Gauffi, and Michael Gordon. Please give them a read if you haven't yet.

This time around, I put myself in the hotseat. Yep. I interviewed myself. Weird, I know.

And now, meet Bobby Nash.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. How did you get into writing?

I started out wanting to draw comic books. As a kid, that was the dream. I started writing so I would have something to draw. Eventually, the writing moved to the forefront, and I seemed to have more aptitude for it than drawing sequential art. From there, I decided to try my hand at a novel. It was horrible, but I finished it and that prompted me to write another. That became Evil Ways, my first published novel. A lot of my writing output can be traced back to Evil Ways. That book did and continues to do a lot for me.

These days, I write in different mediums. I write novels, comics, short stories, media tie-ins, full-cast audio dramas, and screenplays. I’m always trying new things, and I love writing stories. It’s a great gig.

2. Who is Abraham Snow?

Abraham Snow is a former undercover agent for a shadowy government black bag organization called Mother. In the opening chapter of his first book, Snow Falls, his cover is blown, and the bad guy shoots him twice, in the chest, leaving him for dead on a South American airstrip. Obviously, he survives. It would be a short series otherwise, huh? Now retired, Snow tries to rebuild his life, build a business for himself as a private investigator and security consultant, and find the man who shot him and put an end to his criminal organization. All why trying to keep his heart problems in check.

The Snow series is my love letter to old p.i. and detective books and shows I grew up watching. Snow’s DNA includes a bit of The Rockford Files, a dash of Magnum p.i., a hint of MacGyver, and a splash of Burn Notice, among other inspirations. I am a big fan of action and adventure, or mysteries and thrillers. Snow allows me to explore those genres, often blending them together. It’s fun.

3. What draws you to the various characters in the Snow series?

I love these characters. One of the fun parts of writing is getting to know all of these characters. They reveal themselves to me in the stories. They come to like and become real to me. Not just fictional characters. Real people. Then, I put them through hell and they thrive. There have been some wonderful surprises that come to light while these stories unfold. That’s a thrill for me. Each of them could headline their own book.

4. Why should people be reading or listening to the Snow books?

If you like a good action/thriller, then Snow might just be right up your alley. I like to think of them as good, escapist fun. You can sink into a Snow adventure and forget the real world for a short time. We could all use a break like that from time to time. As for listening, you haven’t experienced the world of Snow until you’ve heard it through the velvety tones of Stuart’s audiobooks. He brings the characters alive in ways that I love.

I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by great talent. Plasmafire Graphics’ Jeffrey Hayes does our covers. Dennis Calero did the cover for the first arc. That’s his image on the Snow bullet as well. Stuart Gauffi performs the audios beautifully. Michael Gordon and Benjamin Ash Jr. have done great work on edits. Plus, there are so many cheerleaders of the series who love these characters as much as I do.

5. Where can people learn more about you and your work?

You can learn more about Snow at www.abrahamsnow.com

Snow is published by BEN Books. You can find them at www.ben-books.com

My website with information on all of my projects is www.bobbynash.com

Please stop by and say hello.

Thank you.

THE PATREON SERIALIZED NOVELLA "SNOW ISLAND" DEBUTS! READ THE OPENING CHAPTER NOW FOR FREE!

  

Are you ready for #FreshSnow? Abraham Snow returns in an all-new serialized novella releasing weekly-ish on PATREON.

Read the opening chapter free RIGHT HERE with subsequent weekly-ish chapters for paid members. Go read the opening chapter FREE today then join us for as low as $1 a month and that includes the serialized stories. A Secret Agent X serialized novella will also begin soon. I hope you'll join us on Patreon. It helps me a lot. Thank you.

In SNOW ISLAND, Snow heads to Hawaii with Archer in tow for a visit with Samson Brooks (former Mother agent) and his brother, Walker Brooks (former CIA), who are now working together as p.i./fugitive recovery consultants. Snow gets caught up in their latest case. Might there be sharks involved? Only one way to find out.

I've often said that Snow is my love letter to old p.i./detective shows of the 70's and 80's. Snow island gives us a two-fer. First, a trip to Hawaii, a staple of 70's and 80's fare. Also, this one could conceivably be considered a backdoor pilot. If the Brooks Brothers are well received, who knows, perhaps they'll get their own book. Not unusual for Bobby Nash and BEN Books. Stay tuned.

Join #TheSummerOfSnow fun today!

Learn more about SNOW here!

Bobby

CATCH BOBBY NASH ON THE AUTHOR'S SHOW JANUARY 14TH!

 

I'll be interviewed on The Authors Show with Don McCauley on January 14th. We'll talk writing, storytelling, Tom Myers Mysteries, and more.

Look for me on The Authors Show's Channel 3 at https://wnbnetworkwest.com/channel/3 where it will be available for 24 hours only.

#authors #books #theauthorsshow

Bobby

JANUARY 12TH ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION DATE RESCHEDULED!

 

FYI! Due to weather complications, The Atlanta Comic Convention originally scheduled for Sunday, January 12th in Atlanta, GA. has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 26th (11am - 5pm). I hope to see you there! www.atlantacomicconvention.com

Bobby

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: SERIES WORK AND GENRE HOPPING!

 

Snows Bobby Nash joined the discussion over at Sean Taylor's Writer Roundtables blog where he and other writers explore Series Work and Genre Hopping. You can check it out at https://seanhtaylor.blogspot.com/2025/01/series-work-and-genre-hopping.html

#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslift #writing #writer

Newsletter: NASH NEWS FOR JANUARY 2025!

 

The first Nash News of the new year has launched and is on its way to subscribers' inboxes! We kick off 2025 with book news, cover reveals, sneak peeks at upcoming releases, appearance and interview updates, the continuing adventures of Lance Star: Sky Ranger, & so much more! Always remember that Nash News is 100% FREE! Visit https://www.subscribepage.com/NashNews and sign up today. It's that easy. Did I mention that you get a free copy of Snow Falls, the first book in the hit Snow series, when you sign up? It's true! 

As always, your support is appreciated.

Happy New Year!

Bobby

THE SNOW INTERVIEWS: MEET MICHAEL GORDON!

 

I am fortunate to work with some amazing people on the Snow books and I wanted to give readers a chance to get to know the talent behind the scenes.

Michael Gordon is the editor of more recent books in the Snow series. In addition to editing, Mike is also a writer (Tiki Zombie, Walking The Wider Web, Galloping Across The Cosmos), a publisher at New Legend Productions (Dragon Tales, Tiki Zombie), and podcaster (Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, Bat-Chums, ESO's Dragon Con Report, and more).

And now, meet Michael Gordon.

Bobby

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. How did you get into writing and editing?

For as long as I can remember, I've always enjoyed stories and storytelling. Thanks to my parents, I began reading from an early age and it wasn't long before I started creating my own stories. English was my favorite subject in elementary and high school, and my major in college was narrative studies. Outside of school, I was writing short stories, scripts, and movie reviews. In 2007, my first book was published, "The Untold Origins of Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Atlantis Studios and I'm proud to have participated in many other projects since then as a writer and/or editor, including many by my own company, New Legend Productions.

2. Who is Abraham Snow?

Abraham is the main character of the Snow series by Bobby Nash and a throwback to the action-oriented private detectives such as Jim Rockford, Thomas Magnum, and David Spenser. He might not have genius-level deductive abilities, but he is a blue collar hard worker with a bit of charm and never hesitates to push himself to the limit despite having a heart condition that makes even some of the most basic tasks life threatening.

3. What draws you to the various characters in the Snow series?

Bobby Nash has surrounded Abraham with a top-notch cast of characters that not only have his back, but also keep him grounded. Whether they are actual blood relations or found family friends and colleagues, each one is strong enough in character to easily be featured in his or her own solo adventure.

4. Why should people be reading or listening to the Snow books?

Bobby Nash's Snow books are well-crafted action thrill rides featuring compelling characters and I'm very proud to contribute any way I can. If you're a fan of retro tv shows such as The Rockford Files, Magnum P.I. and Spencer for Hire or recent series like Burn Notice and Bosch, you'll find a familiar vibe with this series. So however you enjoy your books, turning pages or turning up the volume, pick up one of Abraham's adventures and let it Snow!

5. Where can people learn more about you and your work?

You can check out my various projects and links to my various social media platform accounts via newlegendmike.com.

Thank you, Mike.

A look at 2024 in words and books!

  

I was asked elsewhere so I crunched some numbers.

In 2024, I had 22 projects released into the world. 18 in wide release. 2 on-line only (until 2025), and 2 short films. See the attached graphic. This includes comics, novels, short stories, essays, and film scripts.

In 2024, I attended 31 events. Conventions, conferences, libraries, bookstore, comic shops and festivals. I admit, this number caught me off guard. I didn't realize it had been so many.

In 2024, I wrote a little over 300,000 words of fiction. That doesn't count essays, blogs, backmatter in books, interviews, press releases, etc. There's still 5 days left in the year so, conservatively, you can probably add about 10,000 more before January 1 rolls around.

Whew. No wonder I'm tired.
And there's still a week to go.

FYI: Snow fans, Snow Island begins serializing in January. Stay tuned.

As always, I appreciate you going on this journey with me.

Happy New Year!

Bobby

OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL...

  

Naughty or nice?

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!
May your evening be joyful and bright.

Peace and love.

Bobby

THE SNOW INTERVIEWS: MEET JEFFREY HAYES!

 

I am fortunate to work with some amazing people on the Snow books and I wanted to give readers a chance to get to know the talent behind the scenes.

Jeffrey Hayes is the uber-talented illustrator behind Plasmafire Graphics. Not only does her provide covers for the Snow series, but also the Sheriff Tom Myers series, both for BEN Books, but he also handles cover duties for my Dante series from Valhalla Books. Jeffrey has given the Snow characters their distinctive looks and some fantastic cover art.

And now, meet Jeffrey Hayes.

Bobby

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. How did you get into illustration and design?

I was ten years old in 1970, so to say I grew up in the 70s would be precise. I love the long-gone print media of that era. From movie posters, comics, magazines, and TV Guide, I loved the art and illustrations and would cut out my favorite pieces and keep them in a scrapbook to reference and attempt to emulate. This was also the era when table-top gaming was growing, so I got a job with a couple of Austin, Texas game publishers doing illustrations for games and related trade magazines. I then worked for a regional grocery company doing display and sign work until I changed careers, all the while maintaining my interest in illustration. In the 2000s, I began doing promotional posters for indie filmmakers and audio-drama production groups, which ultimately led to indie publishing and book covers and the creation of Plasmafire Graphics.

2. Who is Abraham Snow?

As I said, I grew up in the 70s and watched some of the best cop shows on television. I had a steady diet of, “Adam-12,” “Rockford Files,” “Beretta,” “Hawaii 5-0,” “Starsky and Hutch” and the like, all while watching reruns of shows like “Dragnet,” “Manix,” and “F.B.I.” This didn’t stop in the 80s, when shows like, “Magnum P.I.,” “Hill Street Blues,” “T.J. Hooker,” “Miami Vice,” and more were there to absorb. With that, my answer is simple, Abraham Snow is an amalgam of the very best leading

characters of those classic police action shows I grew up watching.

3. What draws you to the various characters in the Snow series?

When I read the Snow series, I see bits and pieces of the characters from the classic TV series I love. They are written with identifiable and reliable traits and behaviors that make them as interesting and the series lead. Then somewhere along the line, something remarkable happens. The Snow characters take on a life of their own and become fully fleshed-out and unique characters I can see in my mind’s eye. The Snow universe of good guys, bad guys, and questionable characters all resonate with me which makes them easy to illustrate.

4. Why should people be reading or listening to the Snow books?

The Snow stories are fast-paced and action-packed like any great and memorable classic cop show. If you like a mystery, a few car chases and gun fights, and all the other fun associated with those 1-hour cop shows of the 70s and 80s, then you should be reading these books. Each book is like a television episode, containing all the best elements from those classic TV shows.

5. Where can people learn more about you and your work?

You can learn more about my illustration world at www.plasmafiregraphics.com, www.facebook.com/plasmafiregraphics, or www.instagram.com/plasmafiregraphics

Thanks again, Jeffrey!

BOBBY NASH RETURNS TO FREEWHEELING FRIDAYS LIVE TONIGHT AT 11PM EST! JOIN US!

 

UPDATE! If you missed it LIVE last night, I joined host Ryan Permison on Freewheeling Fridays, you can watch it now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ItSKbwuj4

Host Ryan Permison and I had so much fun on Freewheeling Fridays last Friday that they've invited me back to do it again. Join us LIVE tonight at 11pm EST and please bring your questions. We'll talk writing, art, books, movies, and other pop culture goodies. I'm pretty sure we'll discuss the new Superman teaser trailer as well. Join us LIVE tonight RIGHT HERE or below.

See you there!

Bobby

READY FOR SNOW TEA ON A COLD WINTER'S DAY?

  

Kimberly Richardson has put some teas back in stock, including the Snow blend inspired by my Snow book series. Learn more at www.viridianteacompany.com

Learn more about Snow at www.abrahamsnow.com

Enjoy.

Bobby

THE SNOW INTERVIEWS: MEET STUART GAUFFI!

I've been wanting to do this for a while, but in true writer form, I keep procrastinating.

I am fortunate to work with some amazing people on the Snow books and I wanted to give readers a chance to get to know the talent behind the scenes.

I call Stuart Gauffi The Voice of Snow because he's been bringing these characters to life in audio book form since the beginning. If you've enjoyed the Snow audio books, I encourage you to check out Stuart's other offerings, including out own Lance Star: Sky Ranger. You won't be disappointed.

And now, meet Stuart Gauffi.

Bobby

TEAM SNOW Q & A
STUART GAUFFI

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. How did you get into voice work and audio book narration?

I've had an interest in the capabilities of the human voice from a very young age, when I first learned that one man--Mel Blanc--was responsible for most of the voices of the Looney Tunes characters, and many others as well. That was part of what got me into acting, and voice acting in particular. Professionally speaking, I started doing voice work with narration for various organizations. Ironically, I stayed away from audiobook work for a long time, for various reasons. But thanks to a friend and colleague, I took a swing at them a few years ago, and discovered that my lifelong love of characters had found a new home.

2. Who is Abraham Snow?

Snow is a former federal agent who, for a variety of reasons, would be well-advised to take it easy. Naturally, this means that the universe conspires to ensure that's the last thing he'll be able to do. As he's forced into one adventure after another, we get to go along for the ride...and what a ride it is!

3. What draws you to the various characters in the Snow series?

Like most my age, I grew up on the action shows of '70s and '80s TV. Those shows featured characters that operated within focused groups of friends, relatives, and colleagues. Think Starksy and Hutch, magnum, p.i., The A-Team, Simon & Simon, Airwolf, Knight Rider, and so on. All those characters were the antithesis of the so-called "Mary Sue": they had their shortcomings and foibles, and depended on one another to get the job done. Although Abraham is a bit of a loner, he still depends on friends and a few family members to have his back when the chips are down. I love bringing that kind of world to life.

4. Why should people be reading or listening to the Snow books?

I think the Snow series is recreational reading of the best kind. It lets the reader or listener in on a world of relatable characters you want to cheer for (or boo--there's plenty of bad guys!), without caring in the least about what's going on in the real world. It's adventure escapism, and everyone can use a bit of that from time to time.

5. Where can people learn more about you and your work?

You can find my audiobook work anywhere you get your audiobooks. There's something for everyone, both fiction and non-fiction. I don't do a ton of social media, but I'm always findable through stuartgauffi.com.

BOBBY NASH GUESTS ON FREEWHEELING FRIDAY PODCAST!

 

If you missed it live last night, I was the guest on Ryan Permison's first episode as host of Freewheeling Friday on the Madness Comic Network. It was a fun chat and interview. You can watch it HERE or below.

Bobby

BOBBY NASH INTERVIEWED ON CHATTING WITH THE PROS!

 

I was interviewed by author Kaye Lynne Booth for Chatting With The Pros. She also reviews the Dante series from Valhalla Books. Check it out HERE!

You can learn more about the Dante series HERE and HERE!

Thanks again, Kaye!

Bobby

DECEPTIONS AND DEATH: TALKING THRILLERS!

 

In case you missed it live, Castle Bridge Media's Deceptions and Death: Talking Thrillers panel is now available in both audio and video podcasts. Panelists Jonathan Maberry, Herta Feely, Teel James Glenn, Janice Nagourney, Bobby Nash (who arrived fashionably late), and host, Jason Henderson chat about the resilience of a genre that keeps rejuvenating itself-- but that some call "horror wearing a tie."

Watch it on YouTube HERE and below.

Listen to the audio podcast version HERE and wherever podcasts may be found.