Just Who Is Bob?
A Hot Mess, That's Who.
Born and raised in South Alabama, Bob is an Eagle Scout who picks up hitchhikers with reckless abandon and once skinny-dipped at a wedding. To go along with his two useless college degrees he has roadied for a band you've never heard of and broke his wrist in a wall of death at a Divine Heresy show. He once licked the Wailing Wall, shook hands with Glenn Danzig, and is owed a fair ride by a carnival worker.
He’s written for video games, designed board games, and owns a disturbing number of roleplaying games. He’s given a camel a coke in Israel, got flashed in Paris, and watched a monkey steal a man’s wallet in Costa Rica. In addition to the passible podcasts he's made he has also filmed terrible short horror movies and been the producer on a trio of albums. He’s worked and written for musical acts ranging from Upchurch the Redneck to Stitches.
He runs a non-profit while thriving on the groans of those he has punned around. He once dug up a dead cow in a creek thinking it was a human cadaver, has a cousin that’s a water witch, and used to give haunted ghost tours (even though he’s pretty sure ghosts aren’t real). He’s been stalked, gave a Prophet a lift, and been stagger drunk in more states than he would care to admit.
More relevant he wrote some books, then self-pubbed some other books, and has also been published by a number of other folks with questionable judgment. The fictional things he writes sometimes come weirdly true.
He lives in the middle of Alabama with his amazing LadyFriend, the Kiddo, and a trio of portly cats.
Literary Bibliography
As Bob McGough
"Bringing Home the Rain: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 1" - Released August 2021
"The Depth Of The Water: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 2" - Released November 2021
"Feet in the Fire: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 3" - Released January 2022
"Praying the Day's Not Poison: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 4" - Released August 2022
"Walking the Darkness Down: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 5" - Released March 2023
"Calling the Devil Partner: The Redemption of Howard Marsh 6" - Released July 2023
"Souther Saudade: A Supernatural Southern Gothic Collection" - Released October 2023
"Create Your Way To Freedom!" - Released October 2024
As Robert McGough
Lit Journals and Magazines
"Gone Bad" - The Rubicon, Spring 2013, Troy University Literary Journal
"We Serve At Seven" - The Rubicon, Fall 2014, Troy University Literary Journal
"Stilton's Crossroads" - Squawk Back Magazine, Issue 140, April 2015
"Toothsome" - Weird Montgomery, Vol. 1 Issue 6
Anthologies
"Whispers on the Wind" - Journals of Horror: Found Fiction, Horror Anthology Edited by Terry M. West, Released Oct. 2014
"Colonel Gurthwait and the Black Hydra" - Avast, Ye Airships Anthology, Edited by Rie Rose Sheridan, Released Feb. 26th 2015
"The Jar" - Southern Haunts: Magick Beneath the Moonlight, edited by Seventh Star Press, Released November 2015
"Black Dog" - New Legends: Caster, Castle, Creature, edited by Visual Adjectives Press. Released May 2016
"Meteorology" - Alabama's Emerging Writers, edited by Z Publishing. Released August 2018
Books
"Rumor Has It" - Released August 2015, Laser Blast Books
"Red Sky at Morning" - Released August 2016, Laser Blast Books
"Within the Siren's Call" - Released October 2017, Laser Blast Books
"Create Your Way To Freedom: A Pathway to a Better Life!" - Released July 2016
"The Essential Guidebook to the Secret Lives of Clams" - Released March 2020
Freelance Work
Press work for music artists such as: Stitches, Upchurch the Redneck, and Goldy lockS.
Articles for various zines, such as Twisted South, Squawk Back, and 9 LIVES.
Self-published a zine about the local music scene, which ran for six issues.
Operates a Fiverr for game writing.
RPG Bibliography
Published by Bearded Bard Inkworks
There Is A Witch At The Edge Of the Woods - 2024
The South Eastern Cults - 2024
Seek Ye Small Gods In Hidden Places - 2024
Cerberus Reach - 2024
The Cryptid Containment Corp - 2024
Convention Guest
Bob has been a part of the following cons, either as a guest or panelist (usually both):
Alabama Comic Con, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024; Alabama Writers Workshop, 2024; Atlanta Self Publishing Conference, 2023, 2024; Atlanta Writers Workshop, 2024; Chattacon, 2024; ConCarolinas, 2023, 2024; CONjuration, 2022, 2023, 2024; Dragon Con, 2022, 2023, 2024; Fanticon, 2019; Gump City Comic Con, 2019; Imagi-Con, 2023; Jordancon, 2024; Magic City Con, 2022; Multiverse Con, 2022, 2023, 2024; Sonocon, 2019
To see a full convention/speaking resume including panels and workshops taught, letters of recommendation, and potential speaking topics click HERE.
CONjuration 2022. Southern Fried Fantasy Panel. Me, Ben Meeks, Bobby Nash, and Nancy Knight.
Professional Reviews/Print-Web Interviews
Fantasy Book Critic - Bringing Home the Rain
Read it HERE.
Interview by Author Wayne Turmel
Bob got to dish with Wayne Turmel, the author of the Werewolf PI series.
Interview for CanvasRebel
I was interviewed by CanvasRebel about my journey as a creative.
Press
Montgomery Advertiser: Mullet Magic: Bob McGough Makes Supernatural Alabama Tales Ring True
It's probably behind a paywall for you, but read it HERE.
The Tails of Bob - The Office Cats
Olive - Human Resources
Ramen 'Danger' Noodle - New Media
Oskar - Graphic Designer
Oskar - Graphic Designer
Ramen 'Danger' Noodle - New Media
Oskar - Graphic Designer
Ramen 'Danger' Noodle - New Media
Ramen 'Danger' Noodle - New Media
Ramen 'Danger' Noodle - New Media
Office Cats Who Have Crossed The Rainbow Bridge
We lost our sweet boy Parker to congestive heart failure. Hims was the goodest boi, and our distinguished gentleman. He loved belly rubs so much and to prop himself up on your arm or leg and fall asleep was his absolute favorite. He was an excellent older brother to Oscar and Noodle, and the grumpy brother to his sister Olive. He was our little gap mouth, and whenever we tried to pack to go somewhere, he would come get in the suitcase because he didn't want us to leave. I wish I could have crawled into a suitcase to stop you leaving Bubba. Gonna miss you so much!
Selected Game Writing
Stratos
Tatsugotchi!
Tatsugotchi!
Bob was hired to write quest dialogue for the games random missions, as well as the main quest line.
Get your copy HERE.
Tatsugotchi!
Tatsugotchi!
Tatsugotchi!
Bob was hired to write flavor text and item descriptions for hundreds of in game items and creatures.
To learn more go HERE.
Frequency
Tatsugotchi!
Flavius' Rule
Bob was hired to write the entirety of this text based adventure game for the iPhone.
To learn more go HERE.
Flavius' Rule
Surviving Space
Flavius' Rule
Bob was brought on to write flavor descriptions and motivations for each of this board games classes.
To learn more visit HERE.
Surviving Space
Surviving Space
Surviving Space
Digital Hokum
Surviving Space
Surviving Space
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Bob was hired to write up missions for a forthcoming sci-fi voice activated Alexa game.
To visit their site go HERE.
Killaz NFT
Mythic Roll Kickstarter
Crypto Demonz NFT
Crypto Demonz NFT
Mythic Roll Kickstarter
Crypto Demonz NFT
Mythic Roll Kickstarter
Mythic Roll Kickstarter
Mythic Roll Kickstarter
Music Industry Work
2014-2019, Various Shows
Event Coordinator/Booking Agent
- Organized, booked, promoted, and ran multiple all day music and gaming events, including: Bob's Blitz at the Branch, Zombie Fest, Plug Con, and a host of 'Ugly Fests'/'Nasty Fests' for a regional social club.
June 2015, Creep List "Unrest in Peace" Album
Producer
- Brought the cd to press
November 2010-2012, Eggars Production (a division of Upstage)
Stage Hand
- Worked over two dozen gigs.
- A variety of show types: bands, plays, numerous balls, and larger productions
- Primarily an Audio Tech, but also work as a carpenter, electrician, and projectionist.
September 2008 - 2012, Goldy lockS Band
Roadie
- Assisted with load in/out and sound checks
- Occasional camera work
- Assisted with booking
August 2008 - Current, Various bands, websites, magazines.
Writer
- Worked with various bands, websites and magazines to handle their writing needs.
January 2011-December 2011, Ilium Records
Production Coordinator
- Produced two major works, one as producer, one as executive producer.
- Handled the ordering, production, shipping, and management of inventory.
December 2009 - March 2010, Today I Won't Be Afraid Tour
Roadie
- Assisted with load in/out and sound checks
- Occasional camera work
- Worked the merchandise booth
The Hilltop Howlers
The Non Profit Bob Started
The mission of the Hilltop Howlers is the promotion of art, music, and small business in Montgomery Alabama, primarily the Hilltop and surrounding areas. It aspires to bringing a punk style DIY aesthetic to the promotion and support of area bands, artists, and entrepreneurs. It embraces diversity, and recognizes that we are only as strong as the least of us.