Writing News!

Just wanted to let you all know I am alive and well. I've had a couple of scary but not-so serious illnesses that kept me offline more than I usually am. I am playing catch up with many things right now, and blogging is one of them. 

But we have news about writing! Blog correspondent and all around good guy Lee Houston Jr. had a brand new book out! Hugh Monn Private Detective: Catch A Rising Star is a full length novel adventure featuring the far-flung future's favorite investigator. This one comes out of the starting gate with yet another fantastic piece of cover art by the uber-talented Mr. David Russell but what's inside the cover is just as much of a treat. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on this!

Of course Lee's first Hugh Monn book, with the collection of short stories, is also still available in just about all the same outlets, if you have some catching up to do. And then, if you're of a mind to hear the stories actually narrated to you in the most dramatic fashion, there is now an audiobook collection of the first Hugh Monn book, well over 7 hours of listening fun. Like the book, it sports another cover by David Russell, this one was a Pulp Ark award winner. 

So you can't go wrong here folks! If you want to hear our Lee chatting about his latest creations, there's a free podcast you can listen to right here: http://prosepodcast.libsyn.com/pro-se-presents-the-podcast-episode-2-lee-houston-jr-and-hugh-monn-private-detective-catch-a-rising-star

So you see, while I've been somewhat sidelined, my blogmates here haven't been idle at all. And not to worry, I'm still writing, still gardening, still busy with all sorts of great things, especially now that I'm feeling better. And how could I not be, with a brand new grandson due in about a month? Plus I should have a book or two of my own out sometime before the end of the year, as well as some short stories in various places. 

2013 sure is flying by with all that is going on!

Be well,
~Nancy

Writing News For Nancy!

Yep, there's more to tell folks...

First of all, I have an essay up on the Mechanoid Press site on why I wrote my MONSTER EARTH story. While you're there, please check out the other essays by authors in this interesting collection of tales. And pick yourself up a copy; if you loved the old Kaiju-style Godzilla, Rhodan, Mothra, etc movies, you're going to love this book, where the Cold War is fought not with nuclear proliferation, but giant monsters. A fun read for sure!

http://www.mechanoidpress.com/2013/02/02/the-girl-who-loved-monsters-a-monster-earth-guest-post-by-nancy-hansen/

MONSTER EARTH has also been reviewed, check this out: 

http://dominatr37.blogspot.com/2013/01/monster-earth-review.html

MONSTER EARTH is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle, and on Barnes & Noble.com for the Nook.

Secondly, my latest novel release, PROPHECY'S GAMBIT, gets a little love in a glowing, 5 star review by Ralph Angelo Jr. on his blog, as well as various sites online. Very pleased to have made such a loyal and enthusiastic fan. 

http://dominatr37.blogspot.com/2013/02/prophecys-gambit-review.html

PROPHECY'S GAMBIT is available in both paperback and Kindle versions on Amazon.com, in paperback and Nook on Barnes & Noble.com, and on Smashwords in just about any E-format you can envision. 




Third of all: The Pulp Ark Awards ballots are out, and both Lee Houston Jr.  and I have been nominated in several categories. Those who turned in a nomination will get a ballot via email. The rest of you can cheer us all on, as there are no losers here, because the field is wide and with over 40 small publishers represented, New Pulp is a vast and growing sector of indie publishing. Lots to love here! 

http://allpulp.blogspot.com/2013/02/pulp-ark-2013-voting-has-begun.html

I will be at Pulp Ark again this year, as will Lee.



So as you can see, there is lots of really awesome stuff going on these days in writing folks. Stay tuned, there will be more to come! 
~Nancy

So Nancy, Have You Written Anything Interesting Lately????

Actually, yeah I have. Glad you asked! LOL

I have a couple of recent things out that may catch your fancy. 

First of all, THE HUNTRESS OF GREENWOOD is still available. You can find it on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle versions, on Barnes & Noble.com in paperback and Nook versions, and on Smashwords for just about any E-format you can imagine.

Then there was one of the last issues of Pro Se Presents digest, where longtime writing pal Kevin Rodgers and I shared space. My first cover for the mag, featuring my debut detective series: THE KEENER EYE—The Web Of Life. Kevin's story 'Tomahawk Mountain' is a horror/mystery mash-up you don't want to miss! This one has done well, and you definitely want to check it out, available on Amazon as a paperback and Kindle format, On Barnes & Noble as a paperback, and on Smashwords as well. 

The latest project is also one I'm also very proud of! I was privileged to have my first story for Airship 27 accepted for their premiere anthology series SINBAD—The New Voyages. Yes, they are reviving the legendary Sinbad the Sailor with all new tales by some of the best writers in New Pulp today. Your's Truly was very fortunate to share space in this first issue with two extremely talented gentlemen, Derrick Ferguson and I.A. Watson. All the stories are done in the vein of the old Ray Harryhausen FX movies, which I have always loved. I'll tell you, this story was as much fun writing as anything I've ever done, and it spun right out of the keyboard. I'm looking forward to doing another.

Feast your eyes on this fantastic cover, which only hints at the treasures within:

There are three stories in there, each one having 3 interior illustrations for a total of 12 very detailed line drawings. Sinbad now has a multi-cultural cadre of companions who find themselves in all sorts of adventures and intrigue. You can find this one in paperback or for Kindle on Amazon.com and as a PDF download on the Airship 27 site: http://www.robmdavis.com/Airship27Hangar/index.airshipHangar.html

Amazon is offering a sample of my story for your reading pleasure. You can read the press release on this one here: http://allpulp.blogspot.com/2012/09/airship-27-productions-announces-sinbad.html

I'm currently working on a monster story for the newly formed Mechanoid Press. http://www.mechanoidpress.com/ I'm not sure how much I can divulge about the project, but keep watching this blog for updates.

I should have another Pro Se Presents story coming out soon, I'll let you know when that's available. Also the novel sequel to FORTUNE'S PAWN is due up soon, details on that as they come to me. 

I am gearing up for next year's writing as well, with most of the first anthology under the HANSEN'S WAY imprint written now. There should be two more anthos next year, and another novel, as well as several continuing short story serials for Pro Se Presents. And that's just all my Pro Se work!

Don't forget, I also edit for Pro Se, so I do things behind the scenes with smoke and mirrors even...

I'd also like to do more work for Airship 27, at least another Sinbad tale, and I might stick my toes in another story line.

Ya never know what else might come up. Most days it's just me and the evil keyboard, doing what we do best, spinning tales out of the ether. 

So yeah, there's a bit of writing going on around here. Happy stuff, all of it too. If you have any questions, comments, or problems finding my work, drop me a comment here and I will get right back to you.

Have a great day, and happy reading!

~NANCY