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October 3, 2022

 Author Bruce E. Mowday’s newest book

on the murders of two Kennett Square policemen

featured in October book talks and signings

Lafayette and a ghost train appearance is on his schedule

            WEST CHESTER _ This month Schiffer Publishing of Atglen, Pennsylvania, releases author Bruce E. Mowday’s latest book, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs: The 1972 Sniper Slayings of Policemen William Davis and Richard Posey.

            The book marks the 50^th anniversary of the two policemen being ambushed on November 15, 1972, outside the Kennett Square police station.

“The cold-blooded murders marked the end of innocence in small town America,” Mowday said. “If law enforcement officers were attacked in a town such as Kennett Square, then no place was safe.”

Mowday interviewed family members of both officers and many of the investigators of the case for his book. Besides consulting court records and newspaper accounts, the author talked to Kennett Square residents. He also corresponded with the criminal convicted of the crimes.

For signed copies of the book, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com. He has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, sports and business. For all of his books, see Mowday’s website at www.mowday.com.

“The book on the murders of the policeman is the final work of a trilogy on the Johnston gang, Chester County’s most notorious criminals,” Mowday said. As a newspaper reporter, Mowday covered the gang’s criminal cases. “The Johnston gang was responsible for multiple murders. They were a gang of thieves that stole construction equipment, tractors, Corvettes and antiques.” Mowday’s other works on the Johnstons are Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth.

Mowday’s first talk on the book will be Sunday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kennett Brewing Company, 109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square. On October 25, Mowday will talk about his new book before the Chester County Antique Car Club at 7:30 p.m. in West Chester.

In November, Mowday will appear at the General Warren Inne, Malvern, on November 2 for a dinner discussion. Reservations are need. Reservations will also be required for his two dinner talks on November 9 at the Chadds Ford JunXion Café. The Oxford Area Historical Society is hosting a talk on the slayings of officers Davis and Posey on November 16.

The Johnston gang is the subject of Mowday’s talk on October 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Coatesville Library. Also that day, he will sign books at the Humphrey Marshall Day celebration in Marshallton. Mowday has two Stealing Wyeth talks scheduled, on October 11 at the Church of the Saviour in Wayne and October 28 at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club. The Hershey Mill’s event is sold out.

Mowday’s Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero book is the subject of the author’s first talk in October. He will be appearing at the Rising Sun branch of the Cecil County Library at 6:00 p.m. on October 5.

“Lafayette is such an important person in our nation’s history,” Mowday said. “He proved himself on the Brandywine battlefield on September 11, 1777. He spilled his blood for our independence. Lafayette and Brandywine are linked to freedom.”  Barricade Publishing released the Lafayette book in October 2021.

On October 15, Mowday will give two talks on Lafayette. He will speak at a Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon at the Radley Run Country Club and then at a MENSA meeting at Baldwin’s Book Barn at 4:00 p.m.

Mowday will join the Yorktown, Virginia, celebration and sign books at the American Revolution Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lafayette was one of the American commanders responsible for the surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown.

Author Mowday’s other two October talks will be at Bayard Rustin High School on October 26 and before the Masons in Philadelphia on October 26.

During the month, Mowday will speak at a book club in Mount Joy and be interviewed for a radio show and also a podcast on the Johnstons for a North Carolina station. He will join author Charlene Briggs for a presentation at Ware Presbyterian, Oxford on October 27 on issues facing veterans and the public caused by combat.

Mowday will conclude his extremely busy month by taking part in the WEGO Rotary’s Ghost Train ride on October 28 at 6 p.m. at the train station in West Chester. “This is a benefit event,” Mowday commented. “I’m not telling ghost stories. I’m recalling true encounters I’ve had at Gettysburg and other places.”

 

 

September 2, 2022

Lafayette featured at nine events

in September by author Bruce E. Mowday

Stealing Wyeth book talk is on author’s schedule

 WEST CHESTER _ Lafayette, an American hero, is featured at nine events in September by author Bruce E. Mowday.

“September was an important month in the life of Lafayette,” Mowday remarked. He was born on September 6, 1757, in France and celebrated his 20^th birthday at the Hale-Byrnes house in Delaware, just five days before the battle of Brandywine, on September 11, 1777.

“Brandywine, Lafayette and freedom are bonded together in history. At Brandywine, Lafayette shed his blood to help to defend Washington’s army against the British. Brandywine marked the ascent of Lafayette to the status of an American hero. Without France’s assistance, we would never have defeated the British for our independence. Without Lafayette, France would not have been our great ally.”

Mowday authored the book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. Barricade Publishing of New York released the book less than a year ago and a second printing was ordered within weeks of its release.

Mowday begins his busy September with a book signing at the Celebrate America festival on Saturday afternoon, September 3, at 1289 Creek Road, Lititz.  During the remainder of Labor Day weekend, Mowday will sign books at the Museum of the American Revolution, 101 South 3^rd Street, Philadelphia, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day.

Two major area festivals, Chadds Ford Days on September 10 and September 11 and Brandywine 2022 at Sandy Hollow, Birmingham Township, on September 24 and September 25 will include presentations on Lafayette by Mowday.

“Also on the anniversary of the battle of Brandywine, September 11, I’ll be giving a presentation at the Hale Byrnes House in Newark, Delaware, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. This is the historic home where Lafayette celebrated his 20^th birthday before the battle.”

Mowday will also be signing books at the Paoli Battlefield’s Military Timeline event on September 17 in Malvern from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

On September 8, Mowday will give a talk on his book Stealing Wyeth before the New London Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. in West Grove.

For information on all of Mowday’s books and signings, see www.mowday.com.

Mowday’s October schedule also includes talks in Virginia and Maryland besides Pennsylvania presentations in West Chester, Coatesville, Marshallton, East Goshen and Philadelphia.

August 31, 2022

Lafayette and America’s Freedom Bonded at Brandywine

By Bruce E. Mowday

          Some years after the September 11, 1777, battle of Brandywine, a writer penned details of the fighting along the Brandywine River weren’t necessary as every reader knew the facts of the valiant American stand against the British army upon the fields of Birmingham Hill and Sandy Hallow.

Sadly, few Americans today are aware of the heroics that General George Washington’s army performed against the forces of British Generals William Howe and Charles Cornwallis that day. Many a brave American became a casualty in the name of freedom. During the late afternoon, a portion of the American army halted the British advance for more than an hour, enough time for the majority of Washington’s army to escape to Chester that evening.

Indeed, the stand Washington’s troops made on the fields surrounding the Birmingham Meeting House saved the American army from complete defeat. British officers lamented in their journals that if another few hours of daylight remained, Washington’s army would have ceased to exist and the American Revolution ended in ignominious defeat.

The 245^th anniversary of the battle is upcoming and a grand re-enactment event will take place at Sandy Hallow in Birmingham Township on September 24 and September 25. Almost 1,000 re-enactors, including members of cavalry and cannoneers, will give demonstrations. The family-oriented educational event is open to the public.

The public will have an opportunity to recognize the Marquis Lafayette’s contribution to American freedom. As with the details of the battle of Brandywine, many Americans are unaware of deeds of Lafayette, an American hero.

The young French nobleman celebrated his 20^th birthday less than a week before Brandywine. Even though given a commission in Washington’s army and a former member of the French army, Lafayette had never been in a battle. The volunteer was just another European staff officer without a command as September 11 dawned. By late afternoon, Lafayette established himself as an American freedom fighter. When Washington’s army was threatened with annihilation, Lafayette rushed to Birmingham Hill to aid Washington’s troops. Lafayette dismounted and commanded troops of General Thomas Conway as the British soldiers moved within yards of Lafayette.

Lafayette was shot in his left leg, thus spilling his blood for American freedom. Lafayette’s courage and willingness to put his life on the line proved to Washington, Lafayette’s fellow officers and Washington’s troops that Lafayette was dedicated to American freedom. He was not just another European looking to make a reputation and riches at the expense of America’s bid for independence.

When wounded on the afternoon of September 11, 1777, Lafayette began his ascent to becoming an American hero. Lafayette developed into an able commander. He also was a strong and relentless advocate for America. Washington’s troops would have been hard-pressed to defeat England without the military aid of France. Without Lafayette, France would not have been America’s staunch ally.

Brandywine, Lafayette and Freedom should be forever linked.

(Bruce E. Mowday authored the book Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. The book was recently released by Barricade Publishing of New York. For more information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com. Details on the battle of Brandywine event at Sandy Hallow can be found at www.brandywine2022.com.)

 

August 1, 2022

Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero

featured in talks and presentations in coming weeks

Author Bruce E. Mowday focuses on Brandywine’s contribution to freedom

           WEST CHESTER _ The American Revolution’s battle of Brandywine played a vital role, and overlooked by historians for centuries, in winning the war against England. Author Bruce E. Mowday’s upcoming talks will highlight the Marquis Lafayette’s important contribution to winning American’s freedom and the part played by Brandywine.

“When I began researching Lafayette role in America’s fight for independence, and specifically the importance of Lafayette’s shedding his blood at Brandywine on September 11, 1777, the link was obvious,” Mowday said. “We would have not defeated the British without France’s assistance. Without Lafayette’s dedication to our cause, France might never have been our staunch ally. Until Lafayette volunteered to stem an American rout at Brandywine and suffered a wound, Lafayette was just another unknown European officer on General George Washington’s staff. Lafayette’s actions that day proved his dedication to our cause and began his rise to the status of an American hero.

“During my research, an official of the national American Friends of Lafayette organization told me his organization always knew Lafayette was the main story of Brandywine. He wondered why the people at Brandywine didn’t recognize the significance of Lafayette and the battle of Brandywine.”

After years of research and consultation with Lafayette historians, Mowday’s book, Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero, was released in late 2021 by Barricade Publishing of New York.

“During my talks and presentations in the past months, I’ve found that many people know the name Lafayette, but few know what he did to secure our freedom,” Mowday said.  “People are amazed that a 19 year old would leave his country and family, defy his king and spend a good part of his fortune in a land where he had never visited and didn’t fluently speak the language.”

Mowday has two talks on Lafayette scheduled this month. The first is a private organization outside of Coatesville and the second is on August 14 in Delaware Water Gap at the Sycamore Grille, at 5:00 p.m. For more information on Mowday and his talks, email him at mowday@mowday.com and see his website at www.mowday.com.

“September is a busy month as the 245^th anniversary of the battle of Brandywine is celebrated,” Mowday said. “On September 10 and part of September 11, I’ll be at Chadds Ford Days, organized by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. I’ll give a talk on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. On Sunday, September 11 at the Hale Byrne House in Delaware at 3:00 p.m. I’ll again speak on Lafayette. A major event is taking place on September 24 and September 25 at Sandy Hallow, part of the Brandywine battlefield, in Birmingham Township.  I’m scheduled to give a talk at the beginning of this two-day event, which is expected to have about 1,000 re-enactors and thousands of spectators.”

Mowday will be signing his Lafayette book and other works at two community events in Lititz. On August 13, he participating in the Lititz Rotary Craft Show and on September 3 he will attend the Celebration of American event.

Mowday has two presentations scheduled on his true crime book Stealing Wyeth. On August 30 he will talk at the Broomall Rotary in Newtown Square at 6:15 p.m. and on September 8 at 7:00 p.m. he’ll talk at the New London Historical Society.

A Civil War presentation will be given in Havre de Grace, MD, on August 5. Mowday has written four books on the Civil War, three of them on Gettysburg.

July 18, 2022

                     WEST CHESTER _ Pennsylvania Cable Network has indicated the network will record the presentation of Chester County authors Charlene L. Briggs and Bruce E. Mowday on Gettysburg and the Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault.

The presentation will be given at the George Spangler Farm and Field Hospital, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road, Gettysburg, on Saturday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m. The Spangler property is part of the Gettysburg Foundation. The program is free and open to the public.

Joining Briggs and Mowday will be Craig Caba, curator of the J. Howard Wert Gettysburg Collection. Caba will display medical artifacts from the battle of Gettysburg. The Wert collection is the largest private collection of Gettysburg artifacts.

“Soldiers, their families, friends and society have suffered from the effects of war since the first battle was fought centuries ago,” Mowday said. “We thank the Gettysburg Foundation for giving us this opportunity to talk about this important subject, PTSD. PTSD continues to be a serious issue today.”

Briggs authored Letters to Lida, with her father, S/Sgt David J. Lemal. The memoir is about S/Sgt Lemal’s experiences in World War II and includes 150 letters he wrote to his mother throughout the war. Mowday has authored a number of history books, including three on Gettysburg and two on the American Revolution.

“When my father and I went on book tour, the flood gates opened.” Briggs said. “So many veterans and their family members shared stories with us about how the war affected them and their family.”  There is a silent side to conflict, Briggs discovered, that lives on in soldiers long after the war is over and often directly impacts their family.

“Charlene and I both strongly believe the legacy of war should receive more attention,” Mowday said. “War inflicts lasting, severe physical, mental and emotional scars on veterans, their families, their friends and society.

The program includes personal stories and historical references on the extent of war’s influence and information on resources and programs on healing for survivors. To schedule a talk, or for more information, contact author Bruce Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

Briggs, Caba and Mowday will be the venue before and after the talk to discuss the program, the artifacts and the authors’ books.

 

June 27, 2022

Author Bruce E. Mowday takes part

in National Bell Ringing Day on July 4 and

four events during Gettysburg anniversary

Mowday gives Lafayette talk for Paoli Battlefield on July 12

          WEST CHESTER, PA. _ July is a busy month for author Bruce E. Mowday as he is taking part in National Bell Ringing Day ceremonies on July 4 and three events in Gettysburg during the anniversary of the pivotal engagement of the Civil War.

“I was honored to be asked to give a presentation during the National Bell Ringing Day event,” Mowday said. “The tradition began with President John F. Kennedy proclaiming July 4 as the day to remember the ringing of the bell to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence.”

The event begins at 1:30 p.m. on July 4 at the Unionville Presbyterian Church, 815 Wollaston Road, Kennett Square. The ringing of the bells takes place at 2:00 p.m. Mowday will speak on Lafayette and his contributions to America’s freedom. Mowday’s latest book is Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero.

Mowday will speak on Lafayette and his book on July 12 at The General Warren inne, 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The talk is part of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund speakers’ series. Reservations are required. Call The General Warren at 610.296.3637 for reservations.

“Lafayette risked his life, his family and the wrath of his king to help us win our freedom from England,” Mowday said. “His deeds need to be remembered.”

Mowday has written three books on Gettysburg and he will be in the town on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3. The Civil War battle took place on July 1, 2 and 3, 1863.  He will sign books on July 2 at the Gettysburg Travel Center, 778 Baltimore Street, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. On July 3, his book signings will take place 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jennie Wade House, 548 Baltimore Street, and at the Farnsworth House Inn, 401 Baltimore Street, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

On Sunday 4:30 p.m. at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Mowday and artist Karl J. Kuerner will give a presentation on their book Emotional Gettysburg.  Kuerner, the only artist personally instructed by Andrew Wyeth and his sister, painted 20 original creations for the book and Mowday wrote essays.

“This book is all about emotions,” said renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner. “The strong feelings emanating from the hallowed ground of Gettysburg is the foundation of this book. Few places exist in the world emit the sensitive energy that is found at Gettysburg.” The book combines today’s rich landscapes with the Pennsylvania town’s Civil War history.

One reader said she would never look at Gettysburg the same after reading Emotional Gettysburg. Other comments include, “Mr. Mowday, I just read Emotional Gettysburg cover to cover. There are thousands of books about Gettysburg, some are all text, and some have photos. Photos rarely capture emotion. Karl’s paintings bring emotion and detail so much that I could feel the moment, smell the air and hear the sounds. Congratulations on creating a truly new vision of Gettysburg.” Also, “Thoroughly appreciating Emotional Gettysburg. It places you there with sadness over so many hopeful, dedicated, young lives snuffed out in a moment, forever gone, with the whisper of a bullet.” And, “Kudos to both of you for creating an emotional treasure.”

Mowday’s other Gettysburg books include Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story and J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg. Mowday has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, business and sports. For more information, see www.mowday.com. To order signed copies, contact the author at mowday@mowday.com.

“Gettysburg is so rich in history in so many ways,” Mowday commented. “Lives were impacted, as seen in Emotional Gettysburg. The Union’s brave heroes of Pickett’s Charge, overlooked for years, are detailed in my Pickett’s Charge book. And a wonderful collection of artifacts, including the podium used by President Lincoln at his Gettysburg Address, is depicted in the Wert book. The assembly represents the largest private collection of artifacts from Gettysburg.

Mowday will return on Gettysburg on July 23 with author Charlene Briggs, who wrote a book about her father’s experiences in World War II, to present a program on Gettysburg and the Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault. Mowday and Briggs will combine information from their books to look at PTSD. Craig Caba, curator of the Wert Collection, will take part. The presentation hosted by the Gettysburg Foundation will take place Saturday, July 23 at the Spangler Farm, 488 Blacksmith Shop Road, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

In July, Mowday will give a presentation on his Johnston gang true crime books on July 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Jenner’s Pond, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove. Barricade Publishing has published Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice and Stealing Wyeth. In August Schiffer Publishing is releasing his book on the murders of Kennett Square policemen Willian Davis and Richard Posey, Small-Town Cops in the Crosshairs.

 

Emotional Gettysburg

 

“Mr. Mowday, I just read Emotional Gettysburg cover to cover. There are thousands of books about Gettysburg, some are all text, and some have photos. Photos rarely capture emotion. Karl’s paintings bring emotion and detail so much that I could feel the moment, smell the air and hear the sounds. Congratulations on creating a truly new vision of Gettysburg.” 

Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner and author Bruce E. Mowday will be giving a presentation on their book Emotional Gettysburg at the Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, on Sunday, August 3, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

“This book is all about emotions,” said renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner. “The strong feelings emanating from the hallowed ground of Gettysburg is the foundation of this book. Few places exist in the world emit the sensitive energy that is found at Gettysburg.”

The book combines today’s rich landscapes with the Pennsylvania town’s Civil War history.

Kuerner created 20 original paintings of Gettysburg combining today’s peaceful existence with the history of the pivotal battle of the American Civil War. Kuerner, who lives in Chadds Ford, PA, is the only artist to be personally tutored by the two members of the famous Wyeth family of artists, Andrew and Carolyn Wyeth, the children of world class artist and book illustrator N. C. Wyeth.

Kuerner enlisted award-winning reporter and author Mowday of West Chester, PA, to write essays combining the history of the battle that preserved the United States with the painter’s impressions of Gettysburg today and in 1863. Mowday has authored more than 20 books, including three other books on the Civil War and two others centered on Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story and J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg.

One reader said she would never look at Gettysburg the same after reading Emotional Gettysburg. Other comments:

“Thoroughly appreciating Emotional Gettysburg. It places you there with sadness over so many hopeful, dedicated, young lives snuffed out in a moment, forever gone, with the whisper of a bullet.”

“Kudos to both of you for creating an emotional treasure.” 

May 9, 2022

 The Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault

four organizations schedule dynamic new program

by authors Charlene L. Briggs and Bruce E. Mowday

Gettysburg Foundation provides venue on historic battlefield on July 23

            Soldiers, their families, friends and society have suffered from the effects of war since the first battle was fought centuries ago.

Authors Charlene L. Briggs and Bruce E. Mowday have drawn on their research from their books to develop a program for military service organizations, church groups, historical societies, civic clubs and other organizations giving both a personal and a historical perspective on the long-term impacts of war on soldiers and society.

Four organizations scheduled talks by the authors. On June 8 the West Chester Sunrise Rotary will host the initial talk at 7:00 a.m. at Arbour Square. On July 23, a special talk on Gettysburg and the Legacy of War: A Perpetual Assault will be given at the Spangler Farm in Gettysburg from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Craig Caba, curator of the J. Howard Wert Gettysburg collection will take part and present historic artifacts from his collection. The other two talks are at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford on October 11 and Longwood Rotary on November 17 at Longwood Gardens at 7:00 a.m. The starting time of the Ware talk hasn’t been set.

“Our presentation is especially timely because of the Ukrainian invasion,” Mowday said. “The topic has been relevant since the beginning of wars. We thank the Gettysburg Foundation for supporting our talk on the Civil War battlefield. This talk will be special as Craig Caba will display original medical artifacts from the battle. “

Briggs authored Letters to Lida, with her father, S/Sgt David J. Lemal. The memoir is about S/Sgt Lemal’s experiences in World War II and includes 150 letters he wrote to his mother throughout the war. Upon her inquiry, S/Sgt Lemal read each letter to Briggs, reflected on the memories and shared what he dared not disclose at the time he wrote the letters.

“When my father and I went on book tour, the flood gates opened.” Briggs said. “So many veterans and their family members shared stories with us about how the war affected them and their family.”  There is a silent side to conflict, Briggs discovered, that lives on in soldiers long after the war is over and remains a silent, private hell.

Mowday has authored more than 20 books on history, true crime, business and sports, including four books on the Civil War and two on the American Revolution.

“Charlene and I both strongly believe the legacy of war should receive more attention,” Mowday said. “War inflicts lasting, severe physical, mental and emotional scars on veterans, their families, their friends and society.

The program includes personal stories and historical references on the extent of war’s influence and information on resources and programs on healing for survivors. Information on other Veterans and Military Service Organizations will also be provided during the presentation.

To schedule a talk, or for more information, contact author Bruce Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

 

 

May 2, 2022

 North Carolina talks and book signings

highlight Bruce E. Mowday’s May schedule

Mowday takes part in Parkesburg’s 150th anniversary celebration

            WEST CHESTER _ Three events in North Carolina highlight author Bruce E. Mowday’s schedule for May. Mowday will appear in three states taking part in 10 events.

“I’m honored to be asked to participate in a number of special events this month,” Mowday said. “Besides the visit to North Carolina, I’ll take part in Parkesburg’s 150^th anniversary celebration, a civil war event in Lancaster County and talks in Oxford and Bryn Mawr.”

The North Carolina events in Fayetteville revolve around his new book, Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. On May 12 at 7 p.m. he will talk before the Fayetteville Light Infantry Company and on May 13 and May 14 he will have book signings at City Center Gallery & Books.

“Lafayette played a prominent role in the winning of freedom in America,” Mowday said. “To give a talk in a town named for Lafayette is special.” Mowday will give a talk on Lafayette on May 26 before the Oxford Area Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. at the town’s Presbyterian Church.

A special presentation on Lafayette is scheduled at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford on June 2. “This is a special venue as the museum is part of the battlefield where Lafayette was wounded fighting for our freedom on September 11, 1777.”

Mowday will be signing his Lafayette book and his other works from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the 150^th anniversary celebration of the founding of Parkesburg on Friday, May 20.

Mowday is an award-winning author and newspaper reporter. He has authored more than 20 books on history, sports, business and true crime. Mowday has appeared on numerous television shows, including Counter Culture, a PBS Emmy-winning show, the Discovery ID channel, ReelZ network, C-SPAN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Hollywood and Beyond, Whatcha Got, Journey into the Civil War, Chronicles of the American Civil War and local television stations. He was a guest on the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Revolution 250. He was featured in the Authors of the American Revolution Congress hosted by Nathan’s Papers. Bruce is a frequent speaker at various civic and historical groups. The Congress of Civil War Round Tables has named Bruce a “5-Star” speaker.  For more information, see www.mowday.com.

Three of his books are on Gettysburg and Mowday kicks off May with a zoom presentation before the Cobb County, Georgia, Civil War Round Table on Thursday, May 5 with a zoom presentation on Three Views of Gettysburg. Mowday will be attending the Solanco Historical Society Civil War event on Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Quarryville.

One of his truce crime books, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice, will be the subject of Mowday’s presentation on May 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mansion at Rosemont.

Two additional book signings are on his schedule for May. On May 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Mowday will be at the Hershey ArtFest and Sunday, May 29, Mowday will be in North East, Md., signing books at Kathy’s Corner Shop from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

For additional details on appearances, see www.mowday.com

April 29, 2022

 Authors Mary Walsh and Bruce E. Mowday

will sign books and talk about their works

during Hershey Artfest 

HERSHEY _ Authors Mary Walsh and Bruce E. Mowday will make a joint appearance at Hershey Artfest.

            The Hershey History Center will host Hershey’s largest premier juried art show, Hershey Artfest, on Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Cocoa Beanery and the Englewood Barn Complex, 1215 Research Boulevard, Hummelstown.

“Mary and I are looking forward to meeting book readers from the greater Hershey area,” Mowday said. “Mary writes wonderful historical fiction, rom-com, steamy romance, cozy ghost stories, and non-fiction books and mine are non-fiction history, true crime, business and sports. We’ll have books for all readers.”

Walsh lives in Mechanicsburg. For more information on her books, see www.marywalshwrites.com.  Mowday, who lives in West Chester, has written more than 20 books on history, true crime, sports and business. For information on his books, see www.mowday.com.

Walsh added, “My first novel Catch a Break was born when I got into a fender bender. That’s when I realized I could weave a story about anything. Some of my stories are based on personal events and some are figments of my broad imagination.”

The ArtFest features food and music, and an expanded selection of artists. The Hershey Artfest has something for everyone. For more information on the festival, see www.hersheyartfest.org.

Mowday will have copies of his latest book, Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. Also, he will feature his three books on Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story, J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg and Emotional Gettysburg.  His true crime books include Stealing Wyeth, about the theft of 15 paintings from the famed artist’s estate, and Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice.”

Walsh will feature her rom-com books Plenty of Fish in the Ocean State and Catch a Break, steamy romance books Where or When and His Second Chance, cozy ghost story Fine Spirits Served Here, historical fiction Once Upon a Time in Chicago, and several non-fiction books.