The Writers for Relief anthology series feature collections of short fiction by top talents in the realms of fantasy and science fiction writing. The first and second volumes have brought help to Hurricane Katrina survivors through the Red Cross and Bay Area Food Bank, respectively. This third volume turns the focus to those who suffered in Oklahoma and features some of today's best known speculative fiction authors including Kevin J. Anderson, Ben Bova, Stephen Euin Cobb, Jason Sandford, Bobby Nash, Todd McCaffrey, A.H. Sturgis, John Hartness, Edmund Schubert, Mike Resnick, Danny Birt, Jaym Gates, Gray Reinhart, Janinie Spendlove, and Eugie Foster.

Writers for Relief Vol. 3 is edited by Davey Beauchamp and Stuart Jaffe.

All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Tornado Survivors via the American Red Cross.

Learn more about Writers for Relief Vol. 3 and ordering information here.

Writers for Relief Vol. 3 features a story by The Ruby Files co-creator and author, Bobby Nash. Bobby’s story in this anthology is called Magnus: The Apprentice. It tells the tale of young Andrew Kenny when he moves to a new town and discovers that not only was his grandfather a powerful sorcerer and protector of the planet Earth from demonic invasion, but that he shares those same gifts. When the villainous Lord Lucius Malfor threatens, Kenny has to learn how to use his powers to fight off a new invasion.

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Artist Nik Poliwko

It was announced on the Airship 27 Productions Facebook page today that artist Nik Poliwko has been tapped to provide interior illustrations for the upcoming 2013 release of The Ruby Files Volume 2.

From the announcement:
Talented artist Nik Poliwko has signed on to do the illustrations for THE RUBY FILES Vol II to be released next year. This series follows the adventures of hard-hitting 1930s New York private eye, Rick Ruby. Volume two will contain new stories by Alan Porter, Ron Fortier & the creators of the series, Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor.

Vol. 1 Cover: Mark Wheatley

The Ruby Files Volume 1 is still available in paperback and ebook editions.
Click here for where to buy.

We here at Belle's are excited to see Nik's take on our pal, Rick Ruby.

Art: Nik Poliwko

Art: Nik Poliwko

Meet The Ruby Files Writer/Co-Creator Sean Taylor at the Nashville Comic and Horror Festival on October 6 - 7 in Nashville, TN. www.comiccitytn

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘im Rick Ruby sent ya!

Meet The Ruby Files Writers/Creators Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor at a book signing on Saturday, September 8th starting at noon for the grand opening event at
New World Comics
212 E. Kivett Dr
High Point, NC 27260
Learn more about New World Comics at newworldcomics2012.com, Twitter, and Facebook
Phone: 336-355-6980

Also in attendance is New Legend Productions’ Michael Gordon, writer of Tiki Zombie as well as local artists and additional guests and surprises.

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

Meet The Ruby Files Writers/Creators Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor at Dragon Con - August 31 - September 3, in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about the convention at http://dragoncon.org.

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

Meet The Ruby Files writer William Patrick Maynard, Airship 27 publisher Ron Fortier, and Airship 27 designer Rob Davis at PulpFest 2012/FarmerCon VII - August 9 - 12 in Columbus, OH. Learn more about the convention at www.pulpfest.com.

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

Meet The Ruby Files writer/co-creator Bobby Nash at the Charlotte Comic Con on August 5th in Charlotte, NC (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Learn more about the convention at www.charlottecomicon.com

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘im Rick Ruby sent ya!

Meet The Ruby Files writer/co-creators Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor at The Atlanta Comic Convention on Sunday, July 8 in Atlanta, GA (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Learn more about the convention at www.atlantacomicconvention.com

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

Meet The Ruby Files writer/co-creator Sean Taylor at FandomFest (Mid America Comic Con) on June 29-July 1 in Louisville, KY. Learn more about the convention at http://www.fandomfest.com

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘im Rick Ruby sent ya!

The Ruby Files writers/co-creators Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor will be signing books at Legends of Rome on Saturday June 9, 2012 in Rome, GA from Noon - 2 p.m. Learn more about Legends at www.legendsinteractive.com

Bobby Nash will also appear at the Knoxville Comic and Anime Con on Sunday June 10, 2012 in Knoxville, TN (con runs 6/9 - 6/10). Learn more about the convention at www.comiccitytn.com

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

The Ruby Files writer and co-creator Bobby Nash will be at Con Carolinas on Saturday, June 2nd in Charlotte, NC. Check out the full guest list at http://concarolinas.org

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

The Ruby Files writers and co-creators Bobby Nash and Sean Taylor will be a guests at the Alabama Phoenix Festival - May 25 - 27 in Birmingham, AL www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!

The Ruby Files writer and co-creator Bobby Nash and cover artist Mark Wheatley will be attending events this coming weekend. You can meet them at the following locations:

Mark Wheatley will be a guest at the Spectrum Fantastic Arts Live! - May 18-20 in Kansas City, MO www.spectrumfantasticart.com/spectrumfantasticartlive

Bobby Nash will be a guest at Showcon - May 19 - 20, 2012 in Murfreesboro, TN
http://showcon.net

If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hi.

Tell ‘em Rick Ruby sent ya!