Enjoy the peek.
Captain Ron
Monday, February 10, 2014
THE MYSTERIOUS PULP HERO
Enjoy the peek.
Captain Ron
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Who Is Sister Blood?
Friday, January 24, 2014
Back Cover Peek
While at the conference we met a writer, Peggy Chambers, who was really intrigued with the entire New Pulp Movement and kept in touch with us after the show. Eventually she submitted a truly unique, wild, wacky sci-fi adventure called THE APOCALYPSE SUCKS.
Sincerely, it was like nothing I'd ever read before and I loved it. Enough to accept it for publication. The manuscript is now undergoing final proofing, all nine interiors have been turned in by the amazing Zachary Brunner and we are awaiting a cover from the equally talented Andy Fish.
So, Loyal Airmen, get ready from something truly new and bizarre for our next release. Trust me, it won't disappoint you.
Captain Ron
Monday, January 20, 2014
FROM COSSACKS TO SINBAD
Here are some particulars about this remarkable artist.
JAMES CONAHAN – is
a Chicago area
resident. He graduated from Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles, CA
with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Jim has won several Merit Awards form the
New York Society of Illustrators, a Citation of Merit from the Chicago Artists
Guild and Print Magazine Award of Design Excellence. He has exhibited at the Daley Center
in Chicago, the Pritzker Military Library and his art has been included in a
Japanese National touring show.
Jim has served as co-chairman of the Midwest Air Force
Artists Group from 2004 to 2012. His credits include illustrations for top
advertising agencies and publishers throughout the United States. Commissioned works
include painting for the First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance Co., Lincoln Life
and Annuities of New York and Robert Morris University of Chicago.
Jim can be contacted at jamesjconahan@aol.com or (630.638.1144)
So what's up next? James will be providing the interior illustrations and full cover painting for the novel, SINBAD AND THE WARRIORS OF FOREVER by writer C.B. Harvey. This will be the third volume in Airship 27 Productions' Sinbad - The New Voyages series and the first full length adventure. More details will be posted as the project moves along.
Captain Ron
Saturday, January 18, 2014
AS TARTARY BURNS
SWORDS AND MAGIC
Airship 27 Productions delves into the world of fantasy
adventure with an action packed novel set in the days of the Russian empire
building.
For generations, the freedom loving Cossacks battled their
enemies; the Ottoman Turks and Crimean Tartars for the supremacy of the rugged
Steppes. Frustrated by the constant
raids of these reckless, horse-riding warriors, Constantinople
prepares a major campaign that will end the Cossacks and their way of life
forever.
Realizing they are severely outnumbered against such a Turkish
reprisal, the Cossack Headsman seeks out the sorcerer Alexsandr with a bold
scheme. He wants to Alexsandr to enter
the realms of magic and enlist the aid of magical creatures of Slavic myth as
allies. With the help of his friend, Commander Marko and the battled hardened
Bohun, the wizard must summon all his skills, both martial and arcane, to
fulfill his sacred mission and in doing so save his people.
“When I first read the manuscript, I was very excited,” says
Airship 27 Productions’ Managing Editor, Ron Fortier. “There seems to be very little interests
these days in classic adventure tales.
This marvelous book is the exception we’ve been waiting for.”
In the grand tradition of Robert E. Howard and Harold Lamb,
writer Riley Hogan spins a tale of tested comrades about to risk all in a
dangerous quest that, if they survive, could lead to the greatest victory in
Cossack history.
Cover and interior illustrations were created by
award-winning graphic artist, James Conahan, the author’s cousin thus making
“AS TARTARY BURNS” a true family affair. Book design was provided by Art
Director Rob Davis.
AIRSHIP 27
PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR NEW
GENERATION!
Now available at Amazon and on Kindle.
(http://www.amazon.com/As-Tartary-Burns-Riley-Hogan/dp/0615955231/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390056266&sr=1-1&keywords=As+Tartary+Burns)
Also as a $3 PDF download at our website.
(http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
NEW PULP AT WINDY CITY 2014
NEW PULP AT WINDY CITY 2014
For the second year in a row,
the New Pulp Movement will have a significant presence at this year’s Windy
City Pulp & Paper Convention. At the
request of the con promoter, Ron Fortier and Tommy Hancock have put together an
exciting program focusing on the continued growth of this new wave of pulp art
and fiction. Events are scheduled for
all three days of the show.
THE PULP FACTORY AWARDS
For the fourth consecutive
year, the Pulp Factory Awards will be presented in a short ceremony before Friday
evening’s auction. Hosts Rob Davis,
Tommy Hancock and Ron Fortier will announce the winners and award them their
trophies for; Best Pulp Novel, Best Pulp Short Story, Best Pulp Cover and Best
Interior Illustrations. All for works
published in 2013.
SATURDAY WRITER SIGNINGS
Several New Pulp writers will
be present at various publishers’ table throughout the day signing copies of
their books. This is a great opportunity
for attendees to meet these talented creators and have their books personally
autographed.
PANELS FOR NEW PULP SUNDAY
A five hour block of panels
covering New Pulp topics and featuring fifteen New Pulp creators. Here is the official schedule to include
time, topics and panelists.
(1)
PUBLIC DOMAIN VS. LICENSED PROPERTY
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ron Fortier Moderator
David White
Tommy Hancock
Rick Lai
Wayne Reinagel
(2)
NEW AND OLD PULP--SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rob Davis Moderator
Van Allen Plexico
Michael Black
Morgan Minor
Mark Halegua
(3)
PUBLISHING NEW PULP
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Gordon Dymowski Moderator
David White
Jim Beard
Ron Fortier
Rick Lai
(4)
LEGACIES AND INSPIRATIONS – NEW PULP CHARACTERS AND
THE CLASSICS THAT INSPIRED THEM.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Van Allen Plexico Moderator
Robert Kennedy
Morgan Minor
Alan J. Porter
Dick Enos
(5)
THE GENRE MASH UP IN NEW PULP
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Mark Halegua Moderator
Michael Black
Tommy Hancock
Rick Lai
Wayne Reinagel
NEW PULP PANELISTS & MODERATORS
JIM BEARD
Writer, editor, publisher of
new pulp. One of Jim Beard's proudest moments as a pulp writer has been to
deliver one of his own books into the hands of his father, a pulp fan whose
love of the medium inspired Jim's own passion to write it. Jim's the writer of
SGT. JANUS, SPIRIT-BREAKER and the Captain Action pulp novels, as well as the
co-creator of MONSTER EARTH and other other pulp works.
MICHAEL BLACK
Is the author
of twenty books and over one-hundred short stories and articles. His
latest novel is Chimes at Midnight and he is also writing the Mack Bolan
Executioner series. Having two stories in Sherlock Holmes Consulting
Detective fulfills his lifelong ambition to write a Sherlock Holmes
story.
ROB DAVIS
Professional graphic artist
and Award-winning Illustrator and Graphic Designer since 1986. Primarily a
storytelling artist in the comics medium Rob has worked for a diverse set of
comics publications and publishers including Marvel, DC, and Malibu. Rob also does logo and cover design
as well as interior illustrations and design of books for Airship 27
Productions where he is partner and Art Director.
GORDON DYMOWSKI
Is a proof reader for Radio
Archives Assistant Editor for Airship 27 Productions. He is also a marketing
consultant for non-profits and small businesses. He writes for a variety of
outlets about pulp, comics, and a variety of other topics, including Blog THIS, Pal, Comic Related, I Hear of Sherlock, and Chicago Now. His short story “Out There In the Night”
made its debut in last October’s Les
Vamps anthology and he will have some stories published later this year.
DICK ENOS
Writer - creator and scribe of the Rick Steele adventure series. A fun pulp adventure romp through the early fifties, with my latest: the Yesterday Men set to release the first of February.
RON FORTIER
A veteran comic book writer, Ron is best known for his Green Hornet & Terminator series. As for pulps, he writes the new adventures of the classic pulp hero Captain Hazzard and his own creation, Brother Bones the Undead Avenger when not acting as Managing Editor of Airship 27 Productions.
MARK HALEGUA
Works
as an Independent Information Technology Consultant. He created the new pulp
character Red Badge which appeared in Airship27 Productions’ Mystery Men and
Women vol II with Andrew Salmon assisting. A new hero will be appearing the
Shamus Directive from Pro Se Productions.
His holiday story The Night Before Christmas" featured Santa Claus
as the crime fighter.
TOMMY HANCOCK
Steeped in
pulp magazines, old radio shows, and all things of that era’s pop culture, he
is Partner in and Editor in Chief for Pro Se Productions, is an organizer of
the New Pulp Movement, original Editor-in-Chief of ALL PULP. He is also an
editor for Seven Realms, Dark Oak, and Moonstone. He is also a writer
published by Airship 27 Productions, Pulpwork Press, Moonstone Books, with more
work from various publishers coming. Tommy is also a Project Coordinator for
Moonstone Entertainment.
ROBERT KENNEDY
A retired Army National Guard
NCO, he and his wife are empty-nesters living in Kansas City. His New Pulp stories have been
published by Airship-27, Pro Se Productions and in the on-line Pulp Spirit
magazine. Bob’s own imprint, Modern Knights Press, expects to debut its second
title "Casebook of the Voice" at the show. He writes under the pen-name
of Erwin K. Roberts.
RICK LAI
Rick Lai is an authority on
pulp fiction and the Wold Newton Universe concepts of Philip José Farmer. His speculative articles have
been collected in Rick Lai’s Secret Histories: Daring Adventurers,
Rick Lai’s Secret Histories: Criminal Masterminds, Chronology
of Shadows: A Timeline of The Shadow’s Exploits and The Revised Complete
Chronology of Bronze. Rick's fiction has been collected in several volumes
from Black Coat Press. Rick regularly appears on the Lovecraft Ezine internet
chats.
MORGAN MINOR
As Director of Corporate Operations for Pro Se, Morgan
manages the daily operations of the publishing house, working directly with
writers, artists, and editors. She has
also been published with co writer Tommy Hancock. She is currently working on her own collection
of fictitious heroines including characters such as Scheherazade, the Queen of
Arabian Nights, and Marion Stone, the Knights' greatest Weapon, featured in May
2013's edition of Pro Se Presents (under the now retired pen name Alyssa
Swift).
VAN ALLEN PLEXICO
Is the author of eleven pulp
novels and more than two dozen novellas and short stories, in many different
genres, from a variety of publishers. He's hit the bestsellers lists in
non-fiction for his sports and pop culture books. He also hosts the White
Rocket Podcast, discussing all forms of popular culture. He's an Associate
Professor at Southwestern Illinois College.
ALAN J. PORTER
Has written adventures featuring Allan Quatermain, Sherlock Holmes, Houdini, and private-eye Rick Ruby for Airship27. His own pulp creation, The Raven, has featured in The Protectors anthology series and was also serialized on the New Pulp website. His pop-culture non-fiction work has featured properties such as Batman, Star Trek, The Beatles, and James Bond. He has also written comics for Tokyopop, BOOM!, Marvel, Disney, and Kid Domino.
WAYNE REINAGEL
Is the
author/illustrator/publisher of the epic Pulp Heroes and Modern Marvels series
of pulp adventure novels and short stories, all of which take place in the
Infinite Horizons universe published by his Knightraven Studios. Wayne is also the artist
for all the books, providing each cover painting and a total of more than
eighty full-color interior illustrations.
DAVID WHITE
Dave White lives in Lemont, Illinois
with his wife of 22 years, and two children, Brandon and Allison. He only
recently started writing, and has three published works, with more in the hands
of editors. A big comic fan for years, he has jumped in with both feet in the
New Pulp Movement, and hopes to continue writing till he can't anymore.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
SGT. JANUS RETURNS
SGT. JANUS
RETURNS!
Airship 27 Productions is thrilled to announce the release
of its first title for 2014. Jim Beard’s original occult investigator, Sgt.
Roman Janus returns in a second collection of suspenseful adventures. Or does he?
At the end of the first book, SGT. JANUS – SPIRIT BREAKER, our intrepid
hero mysteriously vanished into another realm never to be seen again.
Now, almost a full year later, a dark haired beauty, with no
memory of her own identity, suddenly appears and begins assuming Janus’ role in
seeking out troublesome poltergeist and laying them to rest. Aided by a young clerk named Joshua, this
mysterious Lady Janus possesses personal knowledge known only to the missing
occultist. Who is this strange, daring
woman? Is she Janus reincarnated? Or something even more sinister?
“When the first book appeared last year, it caused quite a
stir amongst ghost story enthusiast,” reports Managing Editor Ron Fortier. “Occult investigators have been a stable of
pulp fiction for years and Jim’s character follows in that hallowed
tradition. Sgt. Janus’ stories are a
marvelous blend of mystery and horror. It’s a pure delight to be releasing this
new volume of Sgt. Janus’ continued adventures.”
Aided by gifted artist Zachary Brunner and award winning
book designer, Rob Davis, writer Jim Beard once again turns the entire occult
genre upside down as he delivers another eight stories filled with suspense,
horror and non-stop action all driving to a startling finale pulp fans of weird
dare not miss.
AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCITONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERTION!
Available now from Amazon in both hard copy & Kindle
(http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=SGT.JANUS%20RETURNS)
And as a PDF download from the Airship 27 website.
(http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html)
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