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

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.

Convention Panelist and Moderator

Past Panels:

Dragon Con, 2023 (6): Podcasting for Authors, Dragons, Mermaids, Minotaurs, Oh My!, AI & ChatGPT: The Impact on Content Creators, Postcards from the Expedition, Quick, Small RPGs, Small Tiny and Encapsulated Board Games.

ConCarolinas, 2023 (5): Growing Your Social Media Presence, Fight the Fairies!, Cats Rule the World, Cryptobiology, Podcasting/Livestreaming 101.

Atlanta Self Publishing Conference, 2023 (1): Presenter, Earnings Beyond Royalties

Imagi-Con, 2023 (1): Featured Guest, Southern Horror and Fantasy panel.

CONjuration, 2022 (6): How to Get Your Book Published (Moderator), Putting the Rural in Urban Fantasy (Moderator), Horror: The Darker Side of Fantasy, How to Promote Your Creativity with Podcasting, Southern Fried Fantasy (Moderator), How To Fill Up Your Writing Portfolio

Multiverse, 2022 (1): Social Media and Digital Marketing for Authors

Dragon Con, 2022 (1): Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Magic City Con, 2022 (1): How to Get Published (Moderator)

Alabama Comic Con, 2022 (1): How to Get Published (Moderator)

Alabama Comic Con, 2021 (1): How to Get Published (Moderator)

Sonocon, 2019 (1): How to Get Published (Moderator)

Gump City Comic Con, 2019 (1): Author Panel (Moderator)

Fanticon, 2019 (2): How to Get Published (Moderator), Book Discussion (Moderator)

CONjuration 2022. Southern Fried Fantasy Panel. Me, Ben Meeks, Bobby Nash, and Nancy Knight.

Selected Game Writing

Stratos

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!

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

Bob was hired to write the plot for this open world space adventure.

Get your copy HERE.

Digital Hokum

Surviving Space

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

Bob was hired to write the script to this NFT based rpg.

To learn more visit HERE.

Crypto Demonz NFT

Mythic Roll Kickstarter

Crypto Demonz NFT

Bob was hired to help write the lore and press work for this NFT project.

To learn more visist HERE.

Mythic Roll Kickstarter

Bob was brought in to help write up some of the lore and flavor text.

To learn more visit HERE.

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

Interviews and Guest Appearances

I Didnt Read Your Book Podcast "Bringing Home the Rain" ft Bob Mcgough

I Didn't Read Your Book is a show where authors have the opportunity to stand out in a crowd. There's simply not enough time to read everything and we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover; so Lutch hosts this podcast to provide authors of all types and stages of their career, to speak to those who haven't read their work or may not have even heard of them! Why judge a book by its cover, when you can speak to the author directly?!

Goldy's Closet EP03 - Books, Beards, Booze, Neverland, Sex Androids & A Rock Pot

Author Bob McGough tells of a date that went terribly wrong and talks about his writing about sex androids.

Bob McGough

Meet Bob McGough with the non-profit, Hilltop Howlers, in Montgomery, AL. Non-profit organizations want to help a cause, and this one is no different! We had so much fun discussing how you set up a non-profit, how to find an audience to support your mission, and then how to make it work in your neighborhood. I learned a ton from Bob, and have a much better understanding as to what goes into this endeavor. You will not be disappointed! Check out the timestamp below, this episode is jam packed with great information.

Marty's First Looks - Urban Fantasy - Bringing Home the Rain by Bob McGough

Today we preview Bringing Home the Rain by Bob McGough available on Amazon in paperback and ebook.

Bob's GoIndieNow Appearances!

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!

Non-Video Appearances

The History Voyager Podcast

"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."

Realms: A Worldbuilding Podcast

"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."

Goldy's Closet Podcast

"Goldy's Closet E25" - The Aug 29th, 2019 episode.

"Goldy's Closet EP09" - The Apr 25th, 2019 episode.

Behind the Pen Podcast

Bob McGough - author, podcaster, filmmaker - The Nov 20th, 2022 episode.

Interview by Adam Geffen

Bob was interviewed by Adam Geffen.

Read It Here

Interview by Author Wayne Turmel

Bob got to dish with Wayne Turmel, the author of the Werewolf PI series.

Read it here

Bob's Author Friends

Ben Meeks

Alexander Nader

Did someone say were-otter from the north Gerogia Mountains? No? Well they should have. Because that's exactly what Ben is whipping up. We share booths all the time, and is the first author I made friends with.

Alexander Nader

The author behind the Beasts of Burdin series, about a hard drinking, demon fighting investigator in the mountains of Tennessee. Alex and I found each other on Facebook, and as soon as we realized we both wrote Southern UF, the rest was history.

John Hartness

Alexander Nader

John Hartness

Hartness writes the Bubba the Monster Hunter series (among many others). It's exactly as redneck and awesome as it sounds. As much as anyone has been a mentor to me, its been John. He is the reason the Jubal County Saga exists in large part.

Rachel Brune

Alexander Nader

John Hartness

She writes werewolf fiction so good that even me, who hates werewolf fiction, loved it. The head of Crone Girls Press, we always have a blast hanging at cons. One day she'll publish me...one day...maybe.

Martin Shannon

Michael J. Adams

Martin Shannon

The Tales of Weird Florida is the best series you aren't reading. And Martin is one of the most supportive and most unlucky guys I know.

Joe Compton

Michael J. Adams

Martin Shannon

My brother from another mother, and the Founder of GoIndieNow, the best media channel for indie creatives out there. Sir, I will share a another sack of Guinness with you any time.

Bobby Nash

Michael J. Adams

When the South’s preeminent monster hunting badass vanishes without a trace, it’s party time for the things that go bump in the night. Is there anyone able to fill Bubba’s shoes? Bobby is more than just a guy with a great first name, he's always been great to chat to and panel with.

Michael J. Adams

Michael writes about a Tooth Fairy who hunts human traffickers. I don't hold the fact that he's a damn yankee against him, nor the fact that he's my first and only twitter friend. So damn supportive.

Madilynn Dale

She writes books, sure, but what's most important here is she is my Nemesis, since she defeated me on the Indie Mayhem game show. She shall rue the day!!!

Ron L. Lahr

Madilynn Dale

Comedic fantasy is the name of the game with Ron's Kathaldi works. Which is fitting, because he always leaves me laughing whenever we hang out online. Unless he's talking about his damn garden again.

CN Rowan

Madilynn Dale

CN Rowan

Find a more humble author. I'll wait. Rowan has been one of my biggest cheerleaders, and I've been blown away by the way he's been building his career. I can't wait to ride his coattails!

VK Fox

Madilynn Dale

CN Rowan

VK, alongside Alex, Ben, and I is one of the Four Horsemen of the Rural Fantasy Apocalypse. Or Revolution. Or something. My point is we're gonna all be big time together one day.

Venessa Giunta

James P. Nettles

Venessa Giunta

The rad woman who founded the Writing Troupe on Facebook, the only group for writers that I have felt like I got real value from it. She's also amazing, and has graciously let me on her panels at multiple conventions.

S. M. Hillman

James P. Nettles

Venessa Giunta

Sean loves the finest things in life, and by that I of course mean indie game design and imbibing beverages late at night in the company of fellow authors. So he's essentially me, with less flair on his vest.

James P. Nettles

Wildest panel I was ever on was moderated by this man. The subject was Fairies and Aliens, and the connections between their mythologies, and shit got deep. In other news, we once stayed up sipping beer and discussing the finer points of lizard man sightings into the wee hours of the morning.