PULP ARK, the official New Pulp Convention, debuted in Batesville, Arkansas on May 13-15, 2011. Due to the initial success of the format and comments made by both guests and attendees, PULP ARK decided to offer its programming, from panels to classrooms to rather unique programming aspects, such as a live action play in the midst of the show, to other Conventions and Shows. PULP ARK announces that the first convention that will host New Pulp Traveling Con Programming is the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention (www.memphiscfc.com) October 14-16, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee!
This plan, according to Tommy Hancock, PULP ARK Founder and Coordinator was not restricted to Pulp themed shows. “As a matter of fact,” Hancock reports, “the original discussions that prompted this among Pulp Ark guests, many of them creators in both Pulps and Comics as well as other mediums, focused on offering this unique programming to Non Pulp Shows, like Comic and Fantasy conventions, old time radio conventions, genre specific shows, and so on. So we’re extremely excited to be a part of the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention and so far they’re as excited as we are to have us!”
The line up for NEW PULP Programming is a stellar one. Hancock, listed as PULP GUEST OF HONOR on the con’s site states that the real talent are those who are coming with him. “Super Hero Pulp author extraordinaire Van Plexico and Author of Pulp Epics Wayne Reinagel will be there to do panels and take part in the programming. Also, Erwin K. Roberts of Planetary Stories and Pulp Spirit, among others, as well as Don Thomas, author, and Pete Cooper, artist of Pro Se Productions will be there to work their wondrous magic. This will be a weekend of panels, classrooms, plays, theater, and most of all camaraderie.”
For the schedule of New Pulp Panels as well as all the other goodness that will be at the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention, check out the website at www.memphiscfc.com! Come out and see what NEW PULP has to do with Comics and Fantasy! You might be surprised and actually learn something!
Pro Se Productions, Publisher of New Pulp books, anthologies, and magazines, announces today that the October issue of its magazine, PRO SE PRESENTS, will be a special issue featuring the novella, THE HUNTER ISLAND ADVENTURE by well known New Pulp author Wayne Reinagel.
Never before in print, THE HUNTER ISLAND ADVENTURE features characters from Reinagel’s INFINITE HORIZONS Universe and his PULP HEROES trilogy. “Infinite Horizons,” according to Reinagel, “explores the secret lives and revealing the unrecorded adventures of the greatest heroes and villains to ever walk the Earth.
“In the worlds of Infinite Horizons, the question is explored, what if the Victorian and Pulp era adventures actually occurred in our universe. And taking into account all of the events that have happened since that time, how would this have altered the pulp heroes from the 30’s and 40’s? The answers to these questions are presented in the first trilogy of Infinite Horizons novels entitled Pulp Heroes.
“Pulp Heroesis an epic adventure, spanning two centuries in time and linking the incredible lives of history’s most popular Victorian Age adventurers of the 1800’s with the greatest action heroes of the Pulp Era and an assortment of well-known, real-life figures.”
THE HUNTER ISLAND ADVENTURE is a story about Pam Titan, Doc Titan’s cousin and an adventurer in her own right, and three associates who end up on a wild adventure all their own. Although available in ebook form, this will be the first time that the story has appeared in print.
“We are more than honored,” Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief of Pro Se Productions says, “to be the home for Wayne’s novella. Known for his epic storytelling and adventures that span decades, even centuries, full of his own creations as well as reinterpretations of real historical figures and literary characters, Wayne also proves he’s extremely capable in telling gripping tales in a short form. And you an find out how capable in PRO SE PRESENTS #3 in October.”
More information will follow as the release date nears for PRO SE PRESENTS #3 in October!
Pro Se Productions, an up and coming leader in the New Pulp Movement and publisher of New Pulp Magazines, books, and collections, announces today a partnership with Broken Sea Audio Productions, a leading name in New Pulp Audio.Both companies have brought their impressive talents and abilities together to produce the first ever Pro Se Press Audio Magazines!
Pro Se broke onto the New Pulp scene in 2010 with a line of New Pulp Magazines.These titles, FANTASY AND FEAR, PECULIAR ADVENTURES, and MASKED GUN MYSTERY, featured a variety of stories, both from professional as well as brand new authors and ran the gamut from horror to hero to mystery to fantasy and beyond.Although these titles have now been combined in print into the singular title PRO SE PRESENTS, Pro Se plans to continue the three titles in an audio magazine format, thanks in large part to the wonderful people at Broken Sea Audio Productions.
“There’s something,” says Tommy Hancock, Partner and EIC of Pro Se Productions, “about these fantastic New Pulp short stories that just screams to be expressed beyond print.When you’re reading words written by Ron Fortier, James Palmer, and Van Plexico or in the middle of a Sovereign City scene penned by Barry Reese or Derrick Ferguson or even marveling to the new talents of people like Nancy Hansen, Ken Janssens, Lee Houston, Jr., Megan Smith and more, you can hear the voices in your head.Likewise, the extremely talented crew at Broken Sea Audio Productions, led by Paul Mannering, have this fantastic art of bringing to life stories, some with characters we all know and others with brand new New Pulp creations.The actors and readers at BrokenSea breathe voice into pen and ink and make it leap off the page and into a whole new level of imagination.Because of this, the partnership of these two fantastic groups as well as the merging of the work they do is a great next step in the evolution of New Pulp.”
Hancock also says that plans for both future Audio Mags as well as Audio Books of Pro Se’s line of novels and collections are definitely in process and will be announced in the near future.
The first three issues of each Audio Magazine are now available for sale at www.pulpmachine.blogspot.com as downloads.“Although consideration was given to producing CD versions of these fantastic works,” Hancock states, “and we will have special CD versions available for public appearances and conventions in 2012 and beyond, we felt that with the advent of MP3 Players and other technology more attuned to playing a file instead of a CD, that this was the best and most efficient way to deliver this great new product.”Once purchased, Pro Se will send the buyer a link to download the issue(s) the customer has bought within twenty four hours of purchase.
Priced at $7.50 per issue, each magazine is over 4 to 6 hours of New Pulp Audiobook entertainment.Each magazine is read by a single reader, but the readers provide various voices and show a tremendous control of emotion and tone in each story, adding to the power and pleasure of listening to each tale.This combined with the wonderful work of Broken Sea Producer Chris Barnes makes Pro Se’s line of New Pulp Audio Mags a definite must have for any fan of Action/Adventure/Heroic/Genre Fiction.
Pro Se Audio Mag titles produced in conjunction with Broken Sea Audio Productions currently available at www.pulpmachine.blogspot are as follows-
FANTASTY AND FEAR #1
Produced by Chris Barnes
Read by Fiona Thraille
Music composed, arranged and performed by Kevin Mcleod
Stories Include-
TALES OF MYTHAS: MURDER IN THE GHETTO OF TRENTONIUM By Don Thomas
THE SONG OF HEROES: LORI’S LAMENT By Nancy A. Hansen
THE MAN OF MY DREAMS By C. William Russette
THE WAY OF THE WORLD By Lee Houston, Junior
BEAST OF THE MOUNTAINS By Ron Fortier
THE TUNNELS OF LAO FANG By James Palmer
THE BROTHERS JADE: BOOK ONE by the Brothers Thomas
MASKED GUN MYSTERY #1
Produced by Chris Barnes
Read by H. Keith Lyons
Music composed, arranged and performed by Kevin Mcleod
Stories Include-
THE THINGS HE LEAVES BEHIND By Aric Mitchell
ALOHA MCCOY: HELLO NEW LIFE, HELLO OLD By Ken Janssens
THE DAY HE FOUND THE CLOWN By Aaron Smith
HUGH MONN, PRIVATE DETECTIVE: DINEENA’S DILEMMA By Lee Houston, Junior
MURPHY’S WAKE By Tommy Hancock
DEMON NIGHT By C. William Russette
RUN By Andrew Salmon
(NOTE- A story originally appearing in the print issue of MGM 1, CRIME OF THE ARTS PART ONE: PROBING THE CITY By Robert E. Kennedy, does not appear in this Audio Mag because this story will be recorded in a future Audio Book as one complete story, not four parts)
PECULIAR ADVENTURES #1
Produced by Chris Barnes
Read by Peter Katt
Music composed, arranged and performed by Kevin Mcleod
Stories Include-
Y-239 By Lee Houston, Junior
IN THE HOUSE OF MERCURY By Tommy Hancock
THE CEREBUS CLAN: CHANGING OF THE GUARD By Ken Janssens
THE SECRET WHISPERS OF EACH OTHER’S WATCH by Derrick Ferguson
PERRY LELL, GIRL OF A THOUSAND EARTHS IN DANCING OUT OF TIME By Megan Smith
Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief of Pro Se Productions and member of the New Pulp Movement announced today that the first ever tale of THE PULPTRESS, 21st Century Pulp Heroine and spokesperson for Pro Se and New Pulp, would be available for anyone interested for FREE for a period of one week.
“The Pulptress,” Hancock said in his statement, “is a concept and a figure that has already drawn much interest since her debut two weeks ago at Pulp Ark. But she’s more than that. She is just a hint at all that New Pulp has to offer any reader, from the uninitiated person to the avid, obsessed Pulp fan. There’s a vibrance, an excitement to The Pulptress that draws directly from the vibrant exciting pace and and action that New Pulp is rifled with. And to celebrate that connection as well as to put a little more New Pulp out there, we’d like to offer this first tale of The Pulptress for free to any takers for a limited time. And New Pulp fans take note-There is a special guest star in this first tale that many New Pulpsters may recognize.”
The tale, written by Hancock, is one of a collection that is being written and will be printed by Pro Se Productions when complete. Other writers currently participating in this collection include Derrick Ferguson, Robin Bailey, Ron Fortier, and Barry Reese.
In order to get your free copy, email Hancock at proseproductions@earthlink.net between now and Sunday, June 5th, 2011 and the story will be emailed to you directly.
“This is an opportunity,” Hancock pointed out, “to introduce your friends who may know nothing of New Pulp to the Movement and get others interested in the heroic fiction some of today’s best writers are producing!”
AP:It is indeed a pleasure to have you at ALL PULP today!I’m fairly sure this will be a short answer, but can you tell us something about you personally?Some background maybe?
PULPTRESS: (laughs) Sorry, but the mask is my free pass on most of that question.Let’s see, I’m twenty something…maybe.I have august red hair…unless I don’t.My eyes are brown with hints of green…except when they aren’t.I’m just your every day average girl…who can use any weapon put in her pretty porcelain hands.I will say that I came into the world much like everyone else did, even though things changed dramatically not long after my auspicious beginnings.But looking back on it, I don’t think I’d change a day.Except maybe one, my ninety third one, so I’ve been told.
AP:Your…when you were three months old.That would be when your parents…
PULPTRESS:Yes, when they disappeared.They were well known in the Pulp crime fighting circle, probably the best known.I haven’t been told much about them, only that they had made a plan in case something like….them disappearing happened.Which it did, so I’m thankful they planned ahead.
AP:Best known?Many people speculate that your parents weren’t just any crimefighters, but-
THE PULPTRESS as drawn by Rob Davis
PULPTRESS:Ah, ah, ah. (shaking a single red nail tipped finger playfully) Not something to discuss on, off, or even to break a record.I didn’t have them at all that I can remember, but they gave me the next best thing.A family like none anyone has ever had.
AP:Yes, you had a particularly interesting raising.Can you talk about that at all?
PULPTRESS:Enough just to tease your readers, certainly.The plan that my parents had devised in case of their…being unable to raise me was basically the next best possible option.I was left with one of my parents’ closest confidantes until I was able to walk and talk. At that point, my training began.I have lived with Cherokee Indians, Inuit tribesmen, Shinto priests, and any other group of experts in anything you can think of.I’ve been taught every style of fighting by the fiercest warriors, academics by today’s greatest minds, science and other disciplines by people that most only believe are legend and rumor.From my first steps until my 18th birthday, I was steeped in disguise, strategy, espionage, and every learnable skill, field, and technique that the world had an expert in.
AP:Really?To what purpose?
PULPTRESS:That’s another thing wrapped in innuendo and smoke.Some say that there’s a greater good I’m being prepared for, something my parents knew I would have to be ready to face.Others say it wasn’t so grand, that they just wanted to groom me to follow in their footsteps.(Chuckles)There’s a few who think that I was brought up that way because it was the only life my parents ever knew.Regardless, I consider myself the luckiest gal in the world for the way I came up in the world.
AP:And now that you’ve survived until adulthood, you seem to actually have taken up where your parents left off.Why?
PULPTRESS:Not just my parents, but most of my foster family as well.And the why is fairly simple.Even though I learned many different things from all the teachers and mentors I had around the world, they each imparted one common idea to me, almost a mantra.‘Regardless of how the world changes, it will always need a Hero.”I had other options, choices I could have made.Any career I wanted was an open door.But those words were etched in my heart and wear heavy on my mind every day.And there’s not a truer statement.So, yeah, that’s why.
THE PULPTRESS as drawn by Ralf van der Hoeven
AP:Interesting.All right, what is it you do, then?How do you describe your chosen vocation?
PULPTRESS:Adventurer, Explorer, Problem Solver, a gal who likes a good fight and is good at fighting?All of those fit and a few more.Basically I’m the person that Henry Fonda described even better than Steinbeck himself wrote it.Wherever someone is need, wherever someone is hurt and abused, wherever there’s absolutely no chance to survive, no way out, no justice at all, I am there.I do all I can to meet the need, fix the hurt, save all I can, cut a door where there isn’t any, and bring justice in the prettiest package ever.That’s what I do.
AP:And on top of that, you recently debuted as the public face and voice for Pro Se Productions and even more than that, for the New Pulp Movement at the recent first PULP ARK Convention/Conference.How did that happen?
PULPTRESS:Have you met Tommy Hancock?That man could talk the North Wind into blowing from the South if he wanted to.(Laughs) Among many of the attributes that I picked up through the years was reading.I often would rather read than eat and sleep and almost more than punching bad guys.(Grins) Almost.I’ve read thousands and thousands of volumes, tomes, and manifestos, but my favorite genre has always been Pulp.I know, right?But it has.The classic heroic fiction rendered by Gibson, Burroughs, Dent, and others has a special place in my heart.Part of that has to do with it being so reminiscent of people I have known throughout my life, heroes who lived Pulp lives all their own.
When I got to know Tommy due to our paths crossing, and that’s a tale someone should one day write, he exposed me to the writers and artists that have made New Pulp the force it is today.And he brought up the fact that many consider me the New Pulp Heroine of the 21st Century and that New Pulp, while continuing the traditions established by the classics, is its own Movement, so there’s a relationship of sorts between the two.And it doesn’t hurt a girl, even one in a mask, to be associated with the best stories told today for the readers of tomorrow!
AP:So, you signed on just because you liked to read Pulp?Or is there more, does New Pulp have an importance all its own?
PULPTRESS:Of course it does.Actually, it’s the same importance, the same mission that I feel like I have.Regardless of how the world changes, it will always need stories about Heroes.New Pulp provides that in spades and aces.You don’t just get a rapid action high adventure tale with New Pulp stories.You get ideals to reach, models to follow, and the reassuring fact that no matter how dark reality gets, the light eventually shines through.You can’t get more important than that.
AP:What about your stories?Any plans for a New Pulp writer to tackle the life and times of The Pulptress?Or are you more of a to yourself kind of girl?
PULPTRESS:Are you kidding?The lady who, depending on what the adventure is, comes dressed as a cowgirl, a space explorer, pirate, or whatever fits being a to herself kind of girl?Yeah, right.Stories are not only underway, but multiple authors, like Barry Reese, Derrick Ferguson, Ron Fortier, and Robin Bailey, are already committed to a collection spotlighting me and my rollicking adventures. The collection, when ready, will be available from Pro Se Productions. And, on the ball as he is, Tommy has already completed one story about me in the Big Apple and is hard at work on another one…one about me at home.
AP:That brings up a good final question.Where is home?Who are you when you hang up the mask on the hook beside your fedora?Who are you when you’re not The Pulptress?
PULPTRESS:Home is…the only place where The Pulptress isn’t.Other than there, I can’t be…don’t want to be anything other than The Pulptress.
AP:And the New Pulp Movement and the world are thankful for that.Thank you so much for taking time to talk to ALL PULP.
PULPTRESS:Hey, anytime.It’s not often bullets stop flying and villains stop trying to conquer the world long enough for me just to visit. So thank you!
(Want to follow The Pulptress daily? Then join ‘The Pulptress’ Page on Facebook!!! And follow her here at ALL PULP, as well as at pulpmachine.blogspot.com and http://www.newpulpfiction.com/!)
Pro Se Productions, LLC., a Publisher of New Pulp books, anthologies, and magazines, as well as the sponsor of PULP ARK, a Creators Conference/Fan Convention that debuted in Arkansas May 13-15, 2011, announces today plans to offer Pulp convention programming to other Conventions, Pulp and otherwise.
Dubbed NEW PULP CONVENTION PROGRAMMING, Pro Se Productions Partner and Editor in Chief Tommy Hancock states, “With the success of PULP ARK in terms of programming, education, and entertainment all in a Pulp vein, there has been much discussion on how to share this with others that can’t get to Arkansas. PULP ARK 2012 is already being planned, but we began looking at avenues to do even more than that.Out of a discussion about possibly hosting other NEW PULP conventions came an extremely interesting idea.
“So many conventions,” Hancock continued, “that have or should have aspects related to New Pulp already exist.Comic conventions, old time radio and new audio drama shows, genre specific gatherings like Horror, Western, etc., the list is probably endless.Instead of adding a whole roster of NEW PULP Cons to that, Pro Se Productions now offers NEW PULP CON PROGRAMMING PACKAGES.Essentially what this means is Pro Se Productions will provide any interested convention or show with Pulp related programming.These packages will range from a single one hour session to a full blown multiday experience, including panels, classrooms, interactive theater drama, and other special events.Although this is New Pulp programming, panels and classrooms will also include sessions on classic Pulp as well because without those at the beginning, there would not be a New Pulp Movement today.”
These packages, according to Hancock, will include Panel and Classroom presenters, actors for any dramas and participants from other activities drawn from some of the biggest names in New Pulp today. The packages emulate the program used for the first PULP ARK, one that received rave reviews from guests and fans in attendance. And location is not a concern.“If your show is in Colorado for example,” Hancock explains, “then we would draw our presenters for various panels and classrooms from the New Pulp community that exists there.The same goes for Georgia, New York, other states, and even Canada.Our plan is to provide conventions with the best New Pulp programming possible at the best rate possible. However, if you want a full line up of top of the line New Pulp writers and artists and are willing to cover expenses, Pro Se will at the best of our ability arrange to partner with the best possible and get them to your event.”
The Packages are as follows-(NOTE-All packages depend on Author/Artist availability.No financial exchange will occur until the Convention Producers, Pro Se Productions, and the Staff Pro Se will dispatch are in full agreement)
NEW PULP PACKAGE ONE-Introduction-Basic
If a New Pulp Artist or Author is within 50 miles of your convention/show and you are interested in a one hour Classroom or Panel, then Pro Se will set this up.The only cost is that the attending NEW PULP Author/artist be provided a table at the convention free of charge, if requested.
NEW PULP PACKAGE TWO-Single Day-Full Basic Programming
Three Classrooms and/or Panels utilizing a minimum of Three NEW PULP Artists/Writers. (If more than three are wanted/necessary, then cost may be higher)
Cost-$200.00 plus free tables for each Artist/Author Attending as well as any travel expenses incurred by Authors/Artists more than 50 miles away from Convention site.
NEW PULP PACKAGE THREE-Single Day-Deluxe Programming
Three Classrooms and/or Panels utilizing a minimum of Three NEW PULP Artists/Writers. (If more than three are wanted/necessary, then cost may be higher)
A fully produced Pulp Drama done onsite or another similar event (total time 1.5-2.5 hours
Cost-$300.00 plus free tables for each Artist/Author Attending as well as any travel expenses incurred by Authors/Artists more than 50 miles away from Convention site.
NEW PULP PACKAGE FOUR-MultiDay Deluxe Programming
Three Classrooms and/or Panels each FULL DAY utilizing a minimum of Three NEW PULP Artists/Writers. (If more than three are wanted/necessary, then cost may be higher) (One-two panels/classrooms on partial days)
A fully produced Pulp Drama done onsite (total time 1.5-2.5 hours) that can either be performed in one setting or throughout the convention’s run.
An event to be determined in negotiation (Old Time Radio recreations, further drama, Pulped! Game Show, and other possibilities exist)
Cost will include free tables for each Artist/Author Attending as well as any travel expenses incurred by Authors/Artists more than 50 miles away from Convention site and Hotel expenses incurred by those who are not local to the area.Cost beyond this must be negotiated due to multiple factors, including number of days expected, etc.
Hancock also reports, “Although we have a beginning list of writers and artists from one coast to the other and beyond that will participate in this Programming, schedules allowing, any New Pulp Writer/Artist interested in participating can contact me and if they fit what we’re looking for, we’ll add them to our list of available personalities to participate.”
Hancock states, “What we want to do with NEW PULP Programming is allow any Convention or Show interested in having a Pulp line of programming included in their regular schedule of events, programming that they do not have to plan, design, recruit, or set up for.We will come in and all we’ll require is to be pointed in the direction where we’ll speak, teach, and perform from.This will be beneficial to not only New Pulp, but also to the Convention itself as well as bringing new fans to each and introducing existing fanbases to another entertaining aspect of Pop Culture-New Pulp!”
All-Ages Studios Opens Pulp Fiction Division for Creation of New Pulp Fiction Tales
AUSTIN, TX – Runemaster Studios, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion into the world of New Pulp Fiction with the new Runemaster Pulp imprint.
With the Studios’ growing body of non all-ages works, including a long run on PHANTOM by writer Mike Bullock, letterer/writer/graphic designer Josh Aitken and colorist Bob Pedroza, as well as current runs on original pulp hero BLACK BAT by Bullock and Michael Metcalf and New Pulp creation DEATH ANGEL by Bullock and Metcalf, the timing seemed right to open the new arm of the content creation studio.
“We realize a lot of people have come to know Runemaster Studios as the place where LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS and TIMOTHY AND THE TRANSGALACTIC TOWEL came to life and we don’t want to mess with that image,” said head Runemaster, Mike Bullock. “So, we thought it best to open a new division dedicated to the creation of New Pulp comics and prose.”
With the launch of Runemaster Pulp, the studio has entered into two new publishing partnerships to enhance the already existing relationships with Moonstone Books, who continues to release new tales of DEATH ANGEL, BLACK BAT, CAPTAIN FUTURE and GLADIATOR under the creative guidance of the Runemasters.
Beginning in 2012, Airship 27 will bring THE RUNEMASTER, a Viking inspired sword and sorcery epic to life in the pages of a full-length novel series authored by Bullock. Forged in the fires of CONAN, BEOWULF and BRAVEHEART, steeped in Norse legendry and baptized in the blood of those who would oppose him comes THE RUNEMASTER.
“Action thriller writer, Mike Bullock has whipped up a rousing fantasy adventure in the grand tradition of Robert E. Howard,” declared Airship 27 EiC Ron Fortier. “It sweeps across the frozen wastes with a new hero sure to capture the imagination of fans everywhere.”
Next up Pro Se Productions will usher in TOTEM, a New Pulp hero with an ancient past and supernatural burdens. Written by Bullock with cover art by Manny Trembley, TOTEM is a New Pulp hero for a New Pulp age. Two Men, Grandfather and Grandson forever linked by a supernatural totem of power that unites them in one body as the Guardian against the Forces of Darkness. TOTEM will join THE ROOK, YESTERYEAR and other original New Pulp tales at Pro Se.
“With TOTEM, Mike Bullock brings his excellent writing ability as well as a concept full of action and adventure to the New Pulp movement and raises the bar for the rest of us. A very good thing indeed,” states Pro Se Editor in Chief Tommy Hancock.
More information regarding Death Angel, The Runemaster, Totem, Union, Mike Bullock, Michael Metcalf, Josh Aitken and Bob Pedroza, Runemaster Pulp, its members, services, properties and other projects can be found at www.pulp.runemasterstudios.com.
More information on Moonstone Books, Black Bat, Captain Future and Gladiator and the rest of the Return of the Originals pulp line can be found at www.moonstonebooks.com
More information on Airship 27, The Runemaster, Ron Fortier and the rest of its properties and other projects can be found at www.airship27.com
More information on Pro Se Productions, Totem, The Rook, Yesteryear and the rest of its properties and other projects can be found at www.proseproductions.com
Saturday, May 14th, 2011 After the final panel ended for the day, most of the stalwart band of PULP ARKers, guests and fans alike, went out for a nice, large dinner at Colton’s Steak House. The table filled with over thirty guests went from one wall of their largest room to the other. As had quickly become the norm, great fun and camaraderie was had by all.
Following that, PULP ARK continued with the presentation of the first annual PULP ARK Awards! These awards covered ten categories and had been voted on after nominations were taken late last year. Nine of the awards were voted on by anyone who made a nomination in just one of the nine categories. The Lifetime Achievement Award was chosen by a hand selected committee of ten, who each made three initial nominations, then the top three of those were voted on to determine the winner.
Rob Davis and Ron Fortier accepting BEST PULP COMIC The Pulptress in the background
Several awards were accepted by their winners, others by proxies.
The First Annual PULP ARK Awards went to-
BEST BOOK-Gregg Taylor for TALES OF THE RED PANDA: THE ANDROID ASSASSINS
BEST COVER-Anthony Perkins for TALES OF THE RED PANDA: THE ANDROID ASSASSINS
BEST SHORT STORY-Phil Bledsoe for THE MOUNTAIN GOATS OF MADNESS
Tommy Hancock accepting BEST PULP MAGAZINE
BEST INTERIOR ART-ANTHONY CASTRILLO for THE ROOK, VOLUME 5
BEST PULP COMIC-Ron Fortier and Redbud Studios for BOSTON BOMBERS
BEST PULP MAGAZINE-Fuller Bumpers and Tommy Hancock and Pro Se Productions for MASKED GUN MYSTERY
BEST PULP REVIVAL-Adam Lance Garcia for GREEN LAMA UNBOUND
BEST AUTHOR-Barry Reese
BEST NEW WRITER-Tommy Hancock
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-Tom and Ginger Johnson
Art Sippo Accepting Lifetime Achievement Award for Tom and Ginger Johnson
Following the award, the first annual PULP ARK Art Auction was held. Three artists contributed pieces-Rob Davis of Airship 27 and Pete Cooper and Dalton Carpenter of Pro Se Productions. Although the bidding was quick, there were a few heated wars amongst fans for some of the available pieces, but everyone enjoyed themselves and it must be noted 80% of the proceeds went back to the artist! This will be an event that will continue at PULP ARK!
Barry Reese Accepting BEST AUTHOR Award
A major announcement, or actuall revelation was made during the Awards and Auction. The mysterious masked lady that had been seen frequently since Pulp Ark started, at one point in her standard striped shirt, suspenders, skirt, and fedora and at another in a rather stylish cowgirl outfit, was on hand to give out the awards. Her identity was revealed by Tommy Hancock to be that of THE PULPTRESS! Hancock explained that this Pulp Heroine for the 21st Century would be promoting Pro Se Productions but equally as important would be the spokesmodel for the New Pulp Movement as well. The applause and pictures being snapped around the room signalled that this announcement was a positive one. The Pulptress, still shrouded in mystery, was very pleased to be a part of all the activity and vowed to promote New Pulp along with her never ending battle against Evil. You can now join The Pulptress’s page on Facebook! Just search for The Pulptress and she’ll be there!
Tommy Hancock accepting BEST NEW WRITER Award
After the Convention wrapped up for the evening, most of the participants once more gathered in the Comfort Suites conference room for an impromptu New Pulp meeting. The results of this conversation are still being developed and will be announced soon!
NOTE-All PULP ARK reports during the next two-three days, unless otherwise noted, are written by Tommy Hancock, ALL PULP Editor in Chief and PULP ARK Organizer and Creator)
Friday, May 13th, 2011
Tommy Hancock, PULP ARK Founder and Coordinator in front of the con location!
Even though the first ever PULP ARK Creators Conference/Fan Convention didn’t officially open its doors until 12 Noon Friday, a few stalwart individuals made their appearance in the humble little burg of Batesville the night prior. Bobby Nash, writer and Conventioneer extraordinaire was the first to appear at 151 West Main Street, formerly the Batesville Grand Opera House, currently the Cinnamon Stick Restaurant and Coffee Shoppe. Not long after Bobby came Dr. Art Sippo, one half of the Book Cave Podcast duo and author of SUN KOH: HEIR OF ATLANTIS. Art actually stayed until the set up and rehearsal for…well, that’ll come in a bit…
Pro Se writers Ken Janssens and Lee Houston Jr at PULP ARK!
Following set up on Thursday night and meeting up with Joe Gentile from Moonstone and Nancy Hansen, Ken Janssens, and Lee Houston Jr. from Pro Se Productions, all grew quiet until the following morning. Other faces showed up at the Comfort Suites for breakfast on Friday, including Rob Davis and Ron Fortier with Airship 27 Productions and veteran author Barry Reese and his fantastic family. Good conversation was had by all, basically the how-are-yous and get-to-knows…then it was off to the venue!
Wayne Skiver of Age of Adventure getting ready for business!
For those who did not come, even pictures won’t do much justice to how awesomely cool the building we held PULP ARK in was. Originally built in the 1880s, much of the original woodwork and such is still there, but its not a pristine glowing artifice. It’s a cool, old building with an awesome below ground room. Lovingly called ‘the dungeon’ by PULP ARKers this weekend, this room was originally the dressing rooms and props area for the Opera House and the walls are the exposed original stone. Also, the lighting is low and the air is just slightly musty, so it gave a great ‘cavern’ feel to the room, easily everyone’s favorite part of the venue.
Wayne Reinagel’s epic table for his epic tales!
Once set up was done that morning, we’d added Scott and Patrick Cranford, Scott being a writer with Age of Adventure, and Ric Croxton, the other half of the Book Cave, and unlocked and opened at 12 Noon. Although business was slow from a ‘fan’ standpoint, some selling took place between those of us that made up the ‘Pulp crowd’ as well as people curious as to just what a ‘Pulp Ark’ was. The biggest plus of the day…and of the entire weekend actually…was the opportunity to meet people most of us had never physically met before and the resulting fellowship. Not to mention the ideas…ohhh, the ideas that blossomed.
Dr. Art Sippo (left) and Derrick Ferguson at PULP ARK
Most of our other guests and such ventured in in the late evening, including Derrick Ferguson with Pulpwork Press, Carol Fuller Samelson, Bob Kennedy, Van Plexico with White Rocket Books, Wayne Reinagel with Knightraven Studios, writer Terry Alexander, artist Pete Cooper, Pulp Dealer David White, Springfield Comics’ Ron Hamilton, and Megan Smith, writer for Pro Se Productions.
OK, so Domino Lady on the right… But who is that masked adventuress with her? hmmmm…
Also, PULP ARK had a couple of visitors on this first day, visitors of the female AND masked variety. One was very familiar to most Pulp fans in her black DOMINO mask and her LADY like dress and cape. The other, however, was a mystery for much of the convention….one that revealed its bubbly, actiony adventury self later…
The official programming began at 4:30 PM with…well, that’ll wait until the next report, now won’t it? Not long, kiddoes, not long!
From Pro Se Productions! In a world of Heroes and Villains, one seemingly lost book can mean the difference between order and chaos! This is the premise of Pro Se Productions’ new novel, YESTERYEAR, the debut novel written by Tommy Hancock, cover art by Jay Piscopo, Interior Art by Peter Cooper, Design by Sean Ali. Pro Se Productions partner Fuller Bumpers has created a trailer to highlight YESTERYEAR, identifying it as a well crafted suspense/super hero/pulp thriller. Check it out!
For more information on YESTERYEAR and other work from Pro Se Productions, including Barry Reese’s THE ROOK and Chuck Miller’s THE BLACK CENTIPEDE, check out http://www.pulpmachine.blogspot.com/!
