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.
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
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.
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
Bob has been a part of the following cons, either as a guest or panelist (usually both):
Alabama Comic Con, 2021, 2022, 2023; Alabama Writers Workshop, 2024; Atlanta Self Publishing Conference, 2023, 2024; Atlanta Writers Workshop, 2024; Chattacon, 2024; ConCarolinas, 2023, 2024; CONjuration, 2022, 2023; Dragon Con, 2022, 2023; Fanticon, 2019; Gump City Comic Con, 2019; Imagi-Con, 2023; Jordancon, 2024; Magic City Con, 2022; Multiverse Con, 2022, 2023; 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.
Bob has been on too many great programs on GoIndieNow to list out. So he made a playlist of them on Youtube, go check it out and prepare to laugh!
Here are various interviews with Bob, links to news reports, and even recordings of panels he's been on.
"Wise_N_Nerdy live at Chattacon 49!' - Join hosts Joe and Charles as they dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Chattacon for the very first time. This special episode features a surprise guest appearance by none other than the talented author and stepdad, Bob Mcgough.
"#47" The Best Methgician We Know." In this episode, Lydia and Alyssa review the book Bringing Home the Rain by Bob McGough, an author Alyssa met at the Sumiton Book Fest.
"Where Did The Methgician Come From?" In this episode, Lydia and Alyssa interview Bob McGough, the author of the Howard Marsh series. The episode where they review book one in the series, Bringing Home the Rain, is episode #47.
"Alabama Meth Wizard' - the April 21st 2022 episode. "Bob McGough is an author of a series of novels about a Wizard in rural Alabama "crippled" in his words, by a meth addiction. We talk about that, the housing crash of 2008, Alabama's music scene, and Alabama's poverty."
"Ep. 3: Bob McGough" - The May 27, 2019 episode. "Dylan brings on Bob McGough to work on a world prompt found on the World Prompts subreddit! They discuss a world where everyone has superpowers, but those powers don't reveal themselves until your life depends on it."
Episode 199, August 16th 2024, 'Indie Author with Bob McGough.' What do a lizard-man, a ham sandwich, a redneck wizard, and a druidic game warden have to do with each other? Our expert today exemplifies that independent authors have all the limitless creativity and access they could ever need to find an audience that loves their work.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Bob McGough. Bob is an indie author and game designer who isn't afraid to tell the truth about what happens once you publish a book, no matter the outlet. He values transparency in a field that intentionally tries to obfuscate what "good sales" are, and breaks down the real milestones that make writing such a valuable tool for so many creative people.
"Goldy's Closet E25" - The Aug 29th, 2019 episode.
"Goldy's Closet EP09" - The Apr 25th, 2019 episode.
Bob McGough - author, podcaster, filmmaker - The Nov 20th, 2022 episode.
Read it HERE.
Bob got to dish with Wayne Turmel, the author of the Werewolf PI series.
I was interviewed by CanvasRebel about my journey as a creative.
It's probably behind a paywall for you, but read it HERE.
Bob was hired to write quest dialogue for the games random missions, as well as the main quest line.
Get your copy HERE.
Bob was hired to write flavor text and item descriptions for hundreds of in game items and creatures.
To learn more go HERE.
Bob was hired to write the entirety of this text based adventure game for the iPhone.
To learn more go HERE.
Bob was brought on to write flavor descriptions and motivations for each of this board games classes.
To learn more visit HERE.
Bob was hired to write up missions for a forthcoming sci-fi voice activated Alexa game.
To visit their site go HERE.
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
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