Thank you so much!

A big thank you to everyone who took time to vote in the Pulp Factory Awards. And especially to those who voted for me or The Ruby Files. Very appreciated. As soon as I find out the winners, win or lose, I'll post them here to congratulate the winners and nominees because there are no losers on that ballot.

The Ruby Files Vol. 2 Sweeps the Nominations forThe Pulp Ark Awards 2018!

The Pulp Factory Award nominations were announced on March 2, 2018 and the The Ruby Files Team is honored to announce that The Ruby Files Vol. 2 has racked up multiple nominations, including:

Best Pulp Short Story: "Takedown" by Bobby Nash
Best Pulp Short Story: "A Tree Falls in the Forest" by Sean Taylor
Best Pulp Cover: Mark Wheatley
Best Pulp Interior Illustrations: Nik Poliwko
Best Pulp Anthology: The Ruby Files Vol. 2, Ron Fortier (editor, Airship 27 Productions)

Here is the press release and official ballot. Voting is open to the public. Voting ends March 12, 2018. Winners will be announced at the Windy City Pulp and Paper Con held April 6-8 in Lombard, IL.

Congratulations to all of the nominees from the eight different publishers in the running. Also, a big thank you to those who nominated The Ruby Files vol. 2 and to those who will hopefully vote for it. Ha! Ha!

Now get out there and vote for your favorites!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BALLOT FOR TENTH ANNUAL PULP FACTORY AWARDS OFFICIALLY RELEASED
VOTING NOW OPEN UNTIL 3/12
AWARDS TO BE GIVEN OUT AT WINDY CITY PULP and PAPER CON
Lombard, Illinois – March 2, 2018

With April’s Windy City Pulp and Paper approaching fast, the ballot for the Tenth Annual Pulp Factory Awards – to be handed out at the conference – has just opened up for voting by the reading public.

The ballot can be found online at https://tinyurl.com/ybxlyey7

Voters have until midnight on Monday, March 12 to select one nominee in several categories. All votes must be received via the electronic ballot via Google forms.

Note the deadline is earlier than usual due to Windy City Pulp Con beginning on April 6.
Shortlisted nominees in each category are as follows:

BEST PULP NOVEL
Blackthorn: Spires of Mars - I A Watson  (White Rocket Books)
Captain Action: Cry of the Jungle Lord - Jim Beard & Barry Reese (Airship 27)
The Eye of Quang Chi - Fred Adams, Jr.  (Airship 27)
Holmes and Houdini - I A Watson  (Airship 27)
Pulp Heroes: Sanctuary Falls - Wayne Reinagel  (Knightraven Studios)
Sentinels vol 9: Vendetta - Van Allen Plexico  (White Rocket Books)
Snow Drive - Bobby Nash  (BEN Books)
Tales of the Golden Dragon - Barbara Doran (Airship 27)

BEST PULP COVER
Bass Reeves: Frontier Marshal vol 2 - Marco Turini (Airship 27)
Holmes & Houdini - Chad Hardin (Airship 27)
Jezebel Johnson: Queen of Anarchy - Rob Davis (Airship 27)
Jezebel Johnson: Sea Witch - Laura Givens (Airship 27)
Queensberry Justice: The Fight Card Sherlock Holmes Omnibus - Mike Fyles (Fight Card)
The Ruby Files vol 2 - Mark Wheatley (Airship 27)
Sentinels vol 9: Vendetta - Chris Kohler (White Rocket Books)
Six Gun Terrors vol 3: The Slithering Terror - Ted Hammond (Airship 27)

BEST PULP SHORT STORY
"The Adventure of the Failing Light" - I A Watson - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective v 9 (Airship 27)
"Takedown" - Bobby Nash - The Ruby Files vol 2 (Airship 27)
"A Tree Falls in the Forest" - Sean Taylor - The Ruby Files vol 2 (Airship 27)

BEST PULP INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Rob Davis - Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective vol 9  (Airship 27)
Rob Davis - Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective vol 10  (Airship 27)
Rob Davis - Holmes and Houdini  (Airship 27)
Morgan Fitzsimmons - The Eye of Quang Chi  (Airship 27)
Gary Kato - Tales of the Golden Dragon  (Airship 27)
Javier Lugo - C.O. Jones vol 2: Skinners  (Airship 27)
Nik Poliwko - The Ruby Files, vol 2  (Airship 27)

BEST PULP ANTHOLOGY
Haunted Blades: Tales of the Black Musketeers - Connor MacDonald & Amanda Berthault, Eds (Pro Se)
Queensberry Justice: The Fight Card Sherlock Holmes Omnibus - Paul Bishop, Ed (Fight Card)
The Ruby Files, vol 2 - Ron Fortier, Ed (Airship 27)
Restless: An Anthology of Mummy Horror - Jim Beard & John Bruening, Eds (Flinch)
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, vol 9 - Ron Fortier, Ed (Airship 27)
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, vol 10 - Ron Fortier, Ed (Airship 27)
The Song of Heroes - Nancy Hansen, Ed (Pro Se)

 

After March 12, the committee will tally all of the electronic votes and the winners will be announced at the Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention on Friday, April 6, 2018.

Questions and concerns should be directed to PulpAwards@gmail.com. This will insure a more prompt response than reaching out to individual committee members.

Thank you for your interest, and looking forward to your votes!

Vote online at: https://tinyurl.com/ybxlyey7

Please spread the word.

Art's Reviews Opens The Ruby Files Vol. 2

The Ruby Files Vol. 2 authors Ron Fortier, Alan J. Porter, Bobby Nash, and Sean Taylor on the latest episode of Art Sippo's Art's Reviews podcast for an in-depth look at the newly released The Ruby Files Vol. 2 from Airship 27 Productions. We also take a look back at the award-winning The Ruby Files Vol. 1. You can hear the episode at http://artsreviews.libsyn.com/at-long-last-the-ruby-files-volume-2-is-here.

NOTE: There were some technical issues with the recording near the end. Just wanted to warn ya. 

One of the most popular New Pulp characters is back!  Rick Ruby, noir PI extraordinaire, returns in a  second volume of stories from some of the best authors in New Pulp.  The first volume was one of the most popular and critically recognized books in 2012 and has remained a perennial favorite.  Now Rick is back and the stories are better than ever.In this show I interview Ron Fortier, Bobby Nash, Sean Taylor, and Alan Porter about their contributions to this new volume.   We delve into the origins of the character and the inspiration that each of the authors had for their stories.

UNFORTUNATELY, a thunderstorm landed on us towards the end of the program and the last 10 minutes of the interview was lost.  But there is so much good stuff here (including a few tangents) that I don't think the fans will mind. There are also lotsa great xtras and links that feature the work of these fine authors so check 'em out.

Visit the Rick Ruby website: http://rickruby.blogspot.com

The Ruby Files, Volume 2 is available at Amazon (paperback and Kindle), Barnes and Noble (Paperback) and as always over at the Airship 27 Hangar (paperback, and PDF, see below).

The Ruby Files, Volume 2 at Airship 27 Website: http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html#ruby2

RICK RUBY RETURNS IN THE RUBY FILES VOL. TWO! NOW ON SALE!

RUBY IS BACK!

Cover Art: Mark Wheatley

Art: Nik Poliwko

Airship 27 Productions is thrilled to present the second Rick Ruby anthology as created by writers Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor. New York City is private eye’s Rick Ruby 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, to survive, he’s going to need a little help from his friends.

Art: Nik Poliwko

“Ruby is a classic private eye of the old school,” says Airship 27 Productions’ Managing Editor Ron Fortier. “I’ve always loved these characters from Sam Spade to Philip Marlowe. So when Bobby and Sean proposed this series to us, I was on board immediately. Volume one was lots of fun and our mystery fans wanted more.  We were only too happy to provide them with this second volume. I even joined in the fun contributing my own Rick Ruby story.”

Well known popular artist Mark Wheatley returns for a second, stunning cover while Nik Poliwko turned in the nine beautiful interior illustrations. A super package then assembled by Airship 27 Productions’ Art Director, Rob Davis, for as yet another great quartet of P.I. adventures.

Mystery lovers will rejoice when they crack open The Ruby Files, Volume Two.

AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!

Available now in paperback from Amazon, Createspace, and soon on Kindle.

Amazon (paperback)
Createspace (paperback)

See below for more information on The Ruby Files Vol. 1, still available.

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 1 - STILL ON SALE!

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 1
A pulp/noir anthology

2013 PULP ARK WINNER- BEST NEW CHARACTER

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD WINNER- BEST PULP INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROB MORAN.

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST COLLECTION/ANTHOLOGY

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST SHORT STORY - Die Giftig Lillie, Sean Taylor from The Ruby Files, Airship 27 Productions

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST SHORT STORY - Tulsa Blackie’s Last Dive by William Patrick Maynard from The Ruby Files, Airship 27 Productions

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST COVER ART

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST INTERIOR ART

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP SHORT STORY,
“CASE OF THE WAYWARD BROTHER” BY BOBBY NASH.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP SHORT STORY, “DIE GIFTIG LILIE” BY SEAN TAYLOR.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP SHORT STORY, “WOUNDS” BY ANDREW SALMON.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP COVER BY MARK WHEATLEY.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROB MORAN.

Airship 27 Productions dons its tough-guy mantle, as it premieres 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.

Bobby’s story is called “The Case of the Wayward Brother”

On the surface, the case seemed simple enough. All Rick Ruby had to do was track down the runaway brother of the sexy socialite from California then collect his fee. Of course, in Rick Ruby’s world, even the simplest case is never that simple.

Sean's story is called "Die Giftig Lilie"

A German scientist wants to defect, but when politics turn to murder, could it all be a ruse?

RUBY FILES COVER ARTIST’S ART ON CBS’ THE MILLERS!

Art: Mark Wheatley

Art: Mark Wheatley

THIS THURSDAY - The Ruby Files’ cover artist, Mark Wheatley's artwork will be featured on THE MILLERS on CBS, directly following THE BIG BANG THEORY, 8:30/7:30c. You will believe Beau Bridges is a super hero! Don't miss it! Over 60 of Mark's illustrations will be used in the episode! You should check it out.

Learn more about The Millers here.

1ST LOOK AT NIK POLIWKO'S "MARS McCOY IS DEAD" RUBY FILES V2 ART

Art: Nik Poliwko

Here’s your first look at one of artist Nik Poliwko’s finished illustrations for the story "Mars McCoy is Dead" by Alan J. Porter, appearing in Airship 27 Productions' upcoming detective noir anthology, The Ruby Files Vol. 2. Other stories in this volume are by Sean Taylor, Ron Fortier, and Bobby Nash.

The award-winning The Ruby Files returns for a second volume of pulpy detective yarns in 2013.

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

Vol. 1 cover: Mark Wheatley

The Ruby Files Vol. 1 is still available in paperback and ebook editions at the following:
Amazon (paperback)
Indy Planet (paperback)
Createspace (paperback)
Airship 27 Hangar (PDF ebook)
Kindle (ebook)

Ruby, take your love to town!

Just a little reminder that...

(1) The Ruby Files Volume 2 is coming soon, and

(2) The Award-Winning Volume 1 is still available for those of you who missed it.

 

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

Cover Art: Mark Wheatley

Bobby Nash & Sean Taylor

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.

“I love to say 'I told you so,' and in this case, I'm prouder to say that than I usually am. I knew Bobby and I had a winner in Rick Ruby, and I'm just thrilled to find that all the hard work and great talent who pooled together for the book paid off on the award circuit. I think Rick would be proud too, either that or just drunk. Your choice.”
--Sean Taylor, Rick Ruby co-creator

“When Sean Taylor and I started putting the pieces together on The Ruby Files, we knew we were on to something good. This project has been one helluva fun ride and I’m gratified to know that New Pulp and fans of detective fiction have embraced Rick Ruby. I also feel very fortunate that so many talented writers and artists are also signing on to join the fun. Bring on volume 2!”
--Bobby Nash, Rick Ruby co-creator

Art: Rob Moran

“Kudos to Sean and Bobby for brewing up one helluva noir shot, straight up.”
-- Rob Davis

“Well, Rick Ruby is just NOT the kind of guy who wins awards. But his creators are!”
--Mark Wheatley

“It's an honor to have been associated with one of the best-received New Pulp characters. Cheers to Rick Ruby, a new face in a classic tradition. Long may he shine.”
-- William Patrick Maynard

Back cover: Rob Davis

“Rick's a hardboiled detective of yesteryear for today's reader. To paraphrase the Beatles: He's got a chip on his shoulder that's bigger than his feet. This adds a great edge as he seems reluctant to take on cases rather than eager or desperate as classic P.I's looking to pay the bills. His demons move him forward as much as they hold him back and the result is captivating reading, and writing. Throw in a world that is as real and rich, at the outset, as any in the fictional landscape and you've got the whole package. My time in Ruby's world resulted in a tale that I'm immensely proud of and I'm thankful to have had the chance to stalk down Rick's dark alleys. And I hope to do so again.”
--Andrew Salmon

"From Sam Space to Mike Hammer, private eyes have always been super cool characters in American pulp fiction.  The fun of Rick Ruby is he plays to all the familiar scenarios from fast cars, booze, thugs and hot babes adding a new level of action all his own.  A truly original hero cast in the mold of the classic gumshoes that came before him."
--Ron Fortier

Art: Rob Moran

And a couple of friends of Ruby offered their thoughts as well:

"A gumshoe from the days when your best friends were usually yourself and the weapon in your holster. Someone you knew would have your back, even when you couldn't afford to pay him. That is Rick Ruby."
--Lee Houston, Junior

"Rubies are hard, red, and worth pocketing."
--I.A. Watson

About the Pulp Factory Awards:

Once a year the 109 members of the Yahoo Pulp Factory group, writers, artists, editors, publishers and fans, vote for the best Best Pulp Novel, Short Story, Cover Art and Interior Illustrations from the previous year.  These awards are revealed and trophies presented to the winners at the Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention.  This will be the fourth year they are handed out.

About the Pulp Ark Awards:

The Pulp Ark Awards began in 2011 with the first Annual Pulp Ark Convention and Conference.  The purpose of the Awards is to recognize the broad variety and creativity that makes up New Pulp today.

Art: Mark Wheatley

Here’s how The Ruby Files Vol. 1 fared in the nominations:

2013 PULP ARK WINNER - BEST NEW CHARACTER

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST COLLECTION/ANTHOLOGY

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST SHORT STORY - Die Giftig Lillie, Sean Taylor from The Ruby Files, Airship 27 Productions

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST SHORT STORY - Tulsa Blackie’s Last Dive by William Patrick Maynard from The Ruby Files, Airship 27 Productions

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST COVER ART

2013 PULP ARK NOMINEE - BEST INTERIOR ART

Art: Rob Moran

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP SHORT STORY,
“CASE OF THE WAYWARD BROTHER” BY BOBBY NASH.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP SHORT STORY, “DIE GIFTIG LILIE” BY SEAN TAYLOR.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP SHORT STORY, “WOUNDS” BY ANDREW SALMON.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP COVER BY MARK WHEATLEY.

2013 PULP FACTORY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST PULP INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS BY ROB MORAN.

Keep watching this space for more on the exciting world of Rick Ruby and The Ruby Files.

THE RUBY FILES BURSTS ONTO KINDLE

Airship 27 Productions announced that The Ruby Files Vol. 1 is now available on Kindle. The recently announced 2013 Pulp Ark Award Winner for Best New Character is now available in paperback and ebook formats to meet your pulpy two-fisted crime thriller needs.

You can find The Ruby Files on Kindle here.

About The Ruby Files:

GANGSTERS & GUNMOLLS

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 and 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 and William Patrick Maynard, these modern scribes of purple prose present a quartet of tales to delight any true lover of private eye fiction.

AIRSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!

THE RUBY FILES VOL. 1 can be purchased at the following:
Amazon (paperback)
Indy Planet (paperback)
Createspace (paperback)
Airship 27 Hangar (PDF ebook)
Kindle (ebook)

RICK RUBY-- BEST NEW PULP CHARACTER!

Cover art: Mark Wheatley

Ruby creators Nash & Taylor

The winners of the 2013 Pulp Ark Awards was posted at All Pulp Saturday, March 9th and our very own Rick Ruby walked away with his very own award... Best New Pulp Character.

The full list of winners is below, including several talented friends and creators, all of whom deserve a hearty congratulations.

Best New Pulp Character-
Rick Ruby created by Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor as featured in The Ruby Files Volume 1 Published by Airship 27 Productions

Art: Rob Moran

Rick Ruby came out of the gate swinging. Created by Sean Taylor and myself The Ruby Files surprised me when it was nominated for multiple categories in both the Pulp Ark and Pulp Factory Awards this year. The creative power behind The Ruby Files Vol. 1 anthology from Airship 27 was certainly tough to beat and we would like to take a moment to thank Sean Taylor, Andrew Salmon, William Patrick Maynard, Rob Moran, Mark Wheatley, Rob Davis, John Bruening, Ron Fortier, and Bobby Nash (who also walked away with the Best Author Award). The hard work of all of the fine folks involved helped down on his luck private eye, Rick Ruby stand out from the pack.

We'll post reactions from everyone involved with The Ruby Files this week. Stay tuned.

There’s still time to get in on the action. The Ruby Files Vol. 1 is still available. You can find links for The Ruby Files Vol. 1 at this very website. We're also happy to announce that The Ruby Files Vol. 2 is currently in production.

Congratulations to all the winners.

PRESS RELEASE:

Vol. 1 back cover

PULP ARK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief of Pro Se Productions and Pulp Ark Coordinator, announces that voting has closed for the open nomination 2013 Pulp Ark Awards.   The Winners of the 2013 Pulp Ark Awards are-

Best Novel-
Die Glocke by Barry Reese in The Adventures of Lazarus Gray Volume 2: Die Glocke published by Pro Se Productions

Best Novella-
The Lone Ranger: Vendetta by Howard Hopkins published by Moonstone Books

Best Collection/Anthology-

Art: Rob Moran

The Green Hornet: Still at Large by Various published by Moonstone Books

Best Short Story-
Lucky by Tommy Hancock features in Night Beat: Night Stories published by Radio Archives

Best Cover-
The Adventures of Lazarus Gray Volume 2 by George Sellas published by Pro Se Productions

Best Interior Art-
The Adventures of Lazarus Gray Volume 2 by George Sellas published by Pro Se Productions

Best Pulp Revival-

Clowning around at Con Nooga

The Wild Adventures of Doc Savage by Will Murray published by Altus Press

Best New Pulp Character-
Rick Ruby created by Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor as featured in The Ruby Files Volume 1 Published by Airship 27 Productions

Best Pulp Comic-
The Shadow published by Dynamite Comics

Best Pulp Magazine-
Pro Se Presents published by Pro Se Productions

Best Author-
Bobby Nash

Best New Author-
Jim Beard

“The voting this year,” Hancock noted, “was exciting since it involved so many different creators, works and publishers.  Six different publishers are represented in the final tally, with both the Best Author and Best New Author winners being writers for various publishers in 2012.”

The Pulp Ark Lifetime Achievement Award, according to Hancock, is still being determined by the select committee chosen to give the honor to an individual who has done considerable work in furthering Pulp in his/her lifetime.

The awards, 8X10 engraved wooden plaques, will be awarded at Pulp Ark 2013 in Springdale Arkansas , the evening of Saturday, April 27, 2013. Hancock stated that all winners as well as nominees are encouraged to attend, but any winners who could not would receive their awards by mail. Pulp Ark thanks all who nominated, all who voted, and congratulations to all the nominees and especially to the winners of the Pulp Ark 2013 Awards!

For any questions concerning Pulp Ark, contact Hancock at proseproductions@earthlink.net or follow Pulp Ark news at www.pulpark.blogspot.com

MARK WHEATLEY COVERS RUBY FILES VOL. 2

The Ruby Files Vol. 1
cover art: Mark Wheatley

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.”

Said Wheatley of returning to The Ruby Files, “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 this space for more Ruby Files vol. 2 as soon as it becomes available.

Rick Ruby Gets Pulped!

Cover Art: Mark Wheatley

PULPED! The Official New Pulp Podcast presents: THE RUBY FILES GETS PULPED!

Host Tommy Hancock brings on a whole herd of Pulp Cats to talk about Airship 27 Productions' latest original anthology - THE RUBY FILES! Listen as Ron Fortier, Rob Davis, Bobby Nash, Sean Taylor, William Patrick Maynard, Mark Wheatley, and Andrew Salmon discuss noir, hard boiledness, gumshoes, dames, and more! Learn about the creation, writing, and art behind this brand new chapter in the history of Private Eye Pulp!

You can listen to THE RUBY FILES GETS PULPED! now at http://pulped.libsyn.com/webpage/pulped-the-official-new-pulp-podcast-the-ruby-files-gets-pulped-

The Ruby Files debuts with a free preview e-book!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 19, 2012

Contact:

Bobby Nash

bobby@bobbynash.com

Sean Taylor

Staylor104@aol.com

The Ruby Files debuts with a free preview e-book!

Atlanta GA –Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor are so convinced you’ll love their new book The Ruby Files that they’re giving you part of it for free. Yes, free.

“Airship 27 is going out of its way to make this book an excellent jumping on point for fans of action and adventure and guns and gumshoes,” says co-creator Sean Taylor: “This is the first time the company has offered a free preview, and Bobby and I are thrilled to be able to provide it to you. We both think The Ruby Files is a fantastic book, and we’re willing to give part of it away just to prove it to you.”

You can snag your free copy of The Ruby Files preview PDF at http://www.taylorverse.com/Rick%20Ruby%20Preview%20Edition.pdf

Says co-creator Bobby Nash: "I'm excited to introduce Rick Ruby and his bevvy of beautiful ladies to the world. Sean Taylor and I had a blast creating Ruby's world and all who inhabit it. This volume contains four exciting stories from four incredible creators. Crack open The Ruby Files. It's a wild ride."

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 speakeasy 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 and 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 and 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.

The Ruby Files hearkens 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 pure noir, 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.

AIRHSHIP 27 PRODUCTIONS – PULP FICTION FOR A NEW GENERATION!

To purchase The Ruby Files:

$3 digital copy from Airship 27 direct -
(http://www.airship27hangar.com)

From Amazon -
(http://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Files-One-1/dp/0615609236/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_10)

From Indy Planet -
(http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6797)

For more information:

To learn more about The Ruby Files, please visit the official website at http://rickruby.blogspot.com and check out the book’s official trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYEbebg9U-Y.

For more information about Bobby Nash, visit his official website at http://www.bobbynash.com or his blog at http://ben-books.blogspot.com/.

For more information about Sean Taylor, visit his official website at  http://www.taylorverse.com or his writing blog at http://seanhtaylor.blogspot.com.

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ALL PULP’S ROUND ROBIN INTERVIEW - THE RUBY FILES

In March, Airship 27 launched its 45^th title (the 4th of 2012) about a 1930’s pulp detective named Rick Ruby. All Pulp sat down with co-creators/writers Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor, writers Andrew Salmon and William Patrick Maynard, and editor/publisher Ron Fortier to delve into The Ruby Files.
You can read the All Pulp Round Robin Interview in its entirety at http://allpulp.blogspot.com/2012/03/all-pulps-round-robin-interview-ruby.html

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THE RUBY FILES is now available.
Digital Edition - http://robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/airship27hangar.html
Print [Amazon] - http://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Files-One-1/dp/0615609236/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_10
Print [Indy Planet] - http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=6797
Please visit the official site for The Ruby Files at http://rickruby.blogspot.com/.

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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!

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