Award Winner, Brian Rodman

Brian Rodman has proven himself as an artist, comic book creator and now a novelist. His art for Stormgate's Pulp Reality #5 won best interior art from the Pulp Factory Awards 2026, and we at Stormgate Press couldn't be happier. If you want to know more about Brian, and his upcoming projects, check out his website: https://brianrodman.com/

The Apple City Book Fair

This Saturday April 11th Charles F. Millhouse will be appearing at the Apple City Book Fair from 10-4 at the Jackson Ohio Public Library at 21 Broadway Street Jackson Ohio. Stop by and see meet him and all the other writers in attendance. 

The 2026 Pulp Factory Awards

The 2026 Pulp Factory Awards were held in Chicago over the weekend at the Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention. Friday night the awards were given to those nominated for their work in 2025.

Pulp Reality, published by Stormgate Press, was honored with Best Anthology, Best Cover by Ronn Sutton and Geoff Isherwood, and Best Interior Art by Brian Rodman. "It's a fitting end to the 5 book series, making each issue in the series an award winner" said, Charles F. Millhouse publisher of Stormgate Books. 

Other winners on Friday night included: Glen Held for Best Novel: Flights of the Peregrine: Legends of the Earth published by Reese Unlimited and Brian K. Morris for Best Short Story: Shudder Stories "They Call My Name" published by Becky Books.

THE CLASSIC ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN HAWKLIN

"Cap't Steven Hawklin soars again as author Charles F. Millhouse crafts 10 new stories that are, in my opinion, among the best New Pulp adventures of the new millennium with his CORNERSTONE story arc the highlight of this, or any, collection." 

Dale A. Russell, Senior Editor, Reese Unlimited

COMING APRIL 7th For more than a decade, the Adventures of Captain Hawklin have thrilled readers of men’s adventure fiction with two-fisted heroes, high-flying action, and death-defying exploits. Now collected in one spectacular volume, The Classic Adventures of Captain Hawklin brings together ten pulse-pounding short stories by Hawklin creator Charles F. Millhouse. 

Originally written as a companion to the acclaimed ten-book Captain Hawklin Adventures series that debuted in 2012, these tales expand the world of Steven Hawklin with daring new missions and unforgettable moments. Join Hawklin, Hardy Miller, and Oz Lyman as they race across the globe into danger, mystery, and intrigue, alongside new allies, ruthless enemies, and cliff-hanging suspense at every turn. 

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Hawklin for the first time, these stories deliver classic pulp adventure at its finest. If you love the action and thrills of Doc Savage, The Shadow, and The Rocketeer, now’s your chance to… Choose the Adventure.  

Cover design by Jeffrey Hayes

Interview

 

Charles F. Millhouse was interviewed extensively over at the Pulp Underground by Grace Ximenez. Follow the link if interested: https://pulpunderground.proboards.com/thread/478/interview-author-publisher-charles-millhouse

Charles F. Millhouse Interview

Charles F. Millhouse, creator of Captain Hawklin was interviewed over at Action Pulp, a website devoted to spotlighting Pulp writers. 

Author Interview: Bobby Nash.

Fellow writer, Stormgate contributor and friend Bobby Nash was interviewed over on Action Pulp, a website focusing on writers in the New Pulp genre. Follow the link about and get into the mind of Bobby Nash, it will be fun, promise.

Talon's Epic Now on Patreon

I’ve released all five books of my sci-fi series Talon’s Epic on Patreon and Book One is FREE, so jump over and check it out.

When Jeremiah Talon, an 18th-century British naval officer, is abducted by aliens and forced to fight in a war not his own, he discovers the truth costs more than obedience. His past isn’t what he remembers, Earth may be forever out of reach, and survival means becoming something far greater than the man he once was. Click here to visit Patreon.

If you prefer a physical copy, you can visit the Stormgate Store, or on Amazon.

Work on Stormgate Has Begun.

The Stormgate novel featuring the first team-up of New Pulp characters created by Charles F. Millhouse including: Captain Steven Hawklin, Zane Carrington, Jack Saxxon, the Purple Mystique, Night Vision and many more. 

Release date is pending, but the tentative date is July, 2026. More details coming soon. 

CNI Unclassified Spotlight on Pulp.net

Pulp SuperFan Michael Brown Over at Pulp.net, posted his take on CNI Classified's Volume's 1 and 2! Thanks for spotlighting my story in Vol-1 “The Survivors of Ghost Island.” Thanks Micheal.

Robert J. Mendenhall created a fun group of characters to write. 

Read more at https://thepulp.net/pulpsuperfan/2025/12/31/cni-classified-v1-2

Another Pulp Factory Nomination

I’d like to add another outstanding book to the Best Pulp Novel category: Unwanted Passenger: A Mitch Mayhew story, by Terrance Layhew. Mr. Layhew demonstrates a firm grasp of pulp fiction writing with the confidence and flair of someone born to tell such tales. I look forward to seeing what he creates next. I highly recomnend Unwanted Passenger: A Mitch Mayhew Story, an instant pulp classic and deserves to be recognized.

The 2026 Pulp Factory Awards

The Pulp Factory Awards have officially been announced, and nominations are now open! It’s time to recognize the very best in new pulp writing and art. 

Each year, fans gather at the Westin Hotel near Yorktown Mall in the Chicago metro area to celebrate classic and New Pulp literature. As part of that celebration, the Pulp Factory Awards honor outstanding achievements in the genre. The 2026 awards will recognize works published during the 2025 calendar year.

Below are my nominations for this year:

BEST PULP NOVEL

Fire in the Tall Grass by L. S. Goozdich (Veritas Entertainment)

Dante’s Rebirth by Bobby Nash (Valhalla Books)

Memoirs of an Angel: The Grey Pilgrim by Brian Rodman (B&R Publications)

BEST PULP COVER

The Lost Adventures of Captain Hawklin Vol-3 by Jeffrey Hayes (Stormgate Press)

Evolution Man Year Three by Jeffrey Hayes (Stormgate Press)

Pulp Reality 5 by Ron Sutton & Geoff Isherwood (Stormgate Press)

BEST PULP SHORT STORY

Stormgate Press Quick Reads Book #6 The Barbarian With No Name by Charles F. Millhouse (Stormgate Press)

Stone by Bobby Nash - Pulp Reality 5 (Stormgate Press)

Lance Star and the Sky Pirates by Bobby Nash (The Beam)

BEST PULP INTERIOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Stone by Brian Rodman - Pulp Reality 5 (Stormgate Press)

BEST PULP ANTHOLOGY OR COLLECTION

The Lost Adventures of Captain Hawklin Vol-3 (Stormgate Press)

Pulp Reality 5 (Stormgate Press)