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November 2, 2020

Arts event at The General Warren

with artist Adrian Martinez highlights

Chester County author Bruce Mowday’s

four live event holiday schedule

Can’t attend, Mowday will provide signed copies of books for holiday gifts

           WEST CHESTER _ A live arts event at The General Warren on November 19 with artist Adrian Martinez highlights Chester County author Bruce Mowday’s upcoming holiday book signings and talks.

“The restrictions necessitated by COVID has caused most of my events in 2020 to be cancelled. I’m pleased that four live appearances – all socially distanced – have been scheduled for the holiday season. So many members of the public are looking for safe ways to interact with each other during the holiday season. I’m pleased that I can participate in four such events,” said West Chester author Bruce Mowday.

The General Warren, 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern, is hosting Mowday and artist Adrian Martinez for a holiday event on Thursday, November 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Those attending will be able to talk with Martinez and Mowday and enjoy refreshments in the restaurant’s fine bar and restaurant. Books and paintings will be offered for sale.

“For years my signed books have made popular holiday gifts,” Mowday said. “For those who can’t attend one my events, they can contact me at mowday@mowday.com to arrange the purchase of a copy. All of my books are listed on www.mowday.com.”

Two of Mowday’s latest books are the true-crime Stealing Wyeth and Emotional Gettysburg, a unique look at Gettysburg with artist Karl J. Kuerner. Mowday, a former award-winning journalist, has authored more than 20 books. Stealing Wyeth tells the story of the theft of 15 paintings, including seven by famed artist Andrew Wyeth and six more by his son renowned artist Jamie Wyeth, from the Andrew Wyeth estate. The paintings were transported out-of-state and hidden in the ground and in the back of old cars to avoid being discovered. Kuerner, the only painter taught by Andrew and Carolyn Wyeth, painted original works for the Gettysburg book and Mowday supplied the essays. “This is a unique book on Gettysburg,” Mowday said. “The historical and emotional aspects of Gettysburg are tied to Gettysburg today.”

Mowday will appear at East Brandywine’s holiday event on Saturday, December 5 at Bondsville Mill Park, 1647 Bondsville Road, Downingtown, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. On Thursday, December 10, Mowday will give a talk on his three Gettysburg books before the Ocean County New Jersey Civil War Round Table at 7:00 p.m. The venue is being finalized. On Thursday, December 17, Mowday will give a talk on Stealing Wyeth at Timothy’s. 929 South High Street, West Chester, for the WE-Go Rotary Club at 6:00 p.m.

Mowday will give two Zoom presentations. One for the Downingtown Library at 7:00 p.m. on November 5 and the other one on his Gettysburg books to the Montgomery County, Maryland, Civil War Round Table at 7:00 p.m.

October 12, 2020

The General Warren Hosts

Holiday Arts Evening

With

Artist Adrian Martinez

And

Author Bruce E. Mowday

Event takes place Thursday, November 19 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

 

         MALVERN _ The General Warren  is hosting a holiday arts evening on Thursday, November 19, 2020, to give everyone a chance to enjoy holiday cheer and interact with two of the area’s creative individuals, artist Adrian Martinez and author Bruce E. Mowday.

“Since the COVID-19 restrictions have been in place, people have been looking for a safe way to socialize. The General Warren is abiding by all regulations to provide a safe venue for the holiday event,” said Proprietor Patrick Byrne. “In the past months, many of our patrons have been returning to the General Warren for a relaxing meal.”

Those attending the holiday arts event, held from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., will have the opportunity to interact with Martinez and Mowday and ask questions about their projects and creations. Dinners and refreshments will be available for purchase at The General Warren before or after your visit with the artist and author. The inn is located at 9 Old Lancaster Road, Malvern. Admission is free to see Martinez and Mowday.

Those wanting to stay for a full dinner or lite fare are encouraged to make reservations. The restaurant is serving indoors and in a heated outdoor tent from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (610) 296-3637 or by visiting www.generalwarren.com.

“This will be a chance for people to enjoy the holiday season in a special way,” Mowday said. “Adrian and I will be available to talk about the creative processes we utilize. Adrian will have some of his wonderful paintings to view. Also, if anyone needs a special holiday gift, Adrian’s paintings and signed copies of my books will be available for sale.”

Martinez is a professional artist and art instructor who lives in Downingtown. His work can be found in many private and public collections, including the White House and Camp David. Recently, the Chester County History Center displayed Adrian’s exhibit of noted county botanist Humphry Marshall. For more information on Martinez, see www.adrianmartinez.com.

Mowday has authored more than 20 books on history, business, sports and true crime. His latest books include Stealing Wyeth and Emotional Gettysburg. The Wyeth book involves the true story of the theft of 15 paintings from the estate of internationally-known artist Andrew Wyeth.  Mowday will have copies of his companion true crime book that links with the Wyeth case: Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice. For more information on Mowday, see www.mowday.com.

“Most of our events for 2020 have been cancelled,” Martinez said. “Recently I participated in a studio tour and Bruce gave a live book talk at a museum. We’ve found, same as Patrick, people are desperately seeking safe venues to socialize. Where better than a holiday event combining art, books and fine dining!”

 

 

 

 

 

Emotional Gettysburg

Book Review

Library Bookwatch

April 2020

James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief

Midwest Book Review

278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575

http://midwestbookreview.com/lbw/apr_20.htm#CivilWar

The Civil War Shelf

 

Emotional Gettysburg: Paintings & Essays

Bruce E. Mowday, essayist

Karl J. Kuerner, artist

Regent Press

2747 Regent St., Berkeley, CA 94705

www.regentpress.net

9781587904820, $34.99, HC, 98pp, www.amazon.com

 

Synopsis: In a series of historic vignettes that deftly combine the contemporary paintings of artist Karl J. Kuerner and the essays of Bruce E. Mowday explore the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in a way never before depicted in the pages of “Emotional Gettysburg: Paintings & Essays”.

 

For Karl, the spirit of art has spurred him to create a series of paintings that are peaceful and tranquil despite the death and destruction that took place here. Also, there are tears for those who sacrificed so much.

 

For Bruce, he calls upon his years of Civil War historical research to recount some of the heroic deeds of the conflict that threatened the very existence of the United States of America.

 

Ten of thousands of soldiers…. Ten of thousands of emotional stories each with a life of its own. So many stories will never be told, lost along with those who sacrificed their lives at Gettysburg during three days of July in 1863. What took place in Gettysburg, documented or not, forever will have profound meaning for Americans, a soul and a spirit.

 

Critique: A thoughtful, informative, beautifully enhanced, and moving volume, “Emotional Gettysburg: Paintings & Essays” is an extraordinary, unique, inherently fascinating, and unreservedly recommended contribution to personal, community, college, and university library American Civil War collections and supplemental studies reading lists.

 

Editorial Note: Bruce Mowday is an award-winning journalist who was given the Local Author Hero Award by the West Chester, Pennsylvania, library during its 2008 Literacy Heroes event at Longwood Gardens. Bruce is also listed on the author’s mural at the Chester County Library, Exton. Bruce has authored books on history, true crime, sports and business. Mowday gives talks on his books and also offers help to other authors on publishing issues, and maintains a web site at www.mowday.com

 

Karl Kuerner’s artwork has been exhibited in Belgium, Nigeria, and Togo through the “Arts in Embassies” program, as well as at the Brandywine River Museum and Berman Museum at Ursinus College. Karl exhibited his Places to Go, Things to See series at West Chester University where he received an Honorary Doctorate in Public Service. Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art, Nebraska, plans to feature Karl’s creations in 2020. Karl has been featured in many books and publications, recently appearing in PBS’s American Masters Series documentary Wyeth. A well respected teacher of 38 years, Karl has carried the “Art Spirit” throughout his time. Those interested can visit the web site at www.karljkuerner.com to explore Karl’s paintings, books, news and more.

 

This review  will also appear in the Cengage Learning, Gale interactive CD-ROM series “Book Review Index” which is published four times yearly for academic, corporate, and public library systems.

 

Additionally, this review will be archived on our Midwest Book Review website for the next five years at http://www.midwestbookreview.com

 

 

 

February 10, 2020

Stealing Wyeth book by author Bruce E. Mowday

goes international with Great Britain book distributor

Mowday has presentations scheduled in Norwalk and Darien 

          NORWALK _ Stealing Wyeth, a book released by Barricade Books, is now being distributed in the United Kingdom, Europe and throughout the world by Turnaround Publisher Services.

Norwalk author Bruce E. Mowday said, “Stealing Wyeth has had great success since its release late last year. The true crime book tells the wild tale of the theft of 15 paintings from the estate of renown artist Andrew Wyeth, the band of criminals involved in the criminality and the law enforcement team.”

Turnaround Publisher Services is a trade distributor and all titles are available from many bookshop customers. Turnaround supplies shops throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and anywhere in the world.

Mowday, who has authored more than 20 books on true crime, history, business and sports, covered the Wyeth case as a newspaper reporter. The theft included the taking of seven paintings by Andrew Wyeth, six by his famous son Jamie and two others. The paintings are worth millions of dollars.

The book costs $24.95 and is available from the publisher and on the internet. For signed copies, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

In the coming weeks, Mowday has talks scheduled in four states, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Connecticut.  Besides Stealing Wyeth, Mowday will be giving talks on his other true crime book, Jailing the Johnston Gang: Bringing Serial Murderers to Justice, and his history book, Emotional Gettysburg.

Mowday will be talking at the Norwalk Library, 1 Belden Avenue, on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. on Emotional Gettysburg and his other Gettysburg books. The book highlights 20 paintings by Karl J. Kuerner, the only artist to be individually taught by Andrew Wyeth and his sister Carolyn. Mowday has written three books on the Civil War battle.

On April 28 at 7:00 p.m., Mowday will give a talk on Stealing Wyeth at the Darien Library, 1441 Post Road.

For all of the times and dates of his talks, go to the event section of his website, www.mowday.com. All of his books are listed on the website.

 

 

I’m now offering Three Views of Gettysburg as a program.

The Congress of Civil War Round Tables has named me a “5-Star” speaker.

My third book on Gettysburg – Emotional Gettysburg – was released by Regent Press of California this month. This book redefines Gettysburg, according to one reader. It’s a unique look at Gettysburg in history and today. Renowned artist Karl J. Kuerner, only artist taught by Andrew and Carolyn Wyeth, has created 20 original paintings and I’ve written 20 essays.

I’ve also written Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story, published by Barricade Books of New Jersey. This book is the first one to concentrate on the Union soldiers that saved the nation on July 3, 1863. My J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg, published by Schiffer Books of Pennsylvania, describes the largest private collection of artifacts from Gettysburg, including the podium used by Lincoln for the Gettysburg Address. Thousands of important historical items are included in the collection. The book also details the Wert family. Wert was a spy and scout for the Union at Gettysburg.

Three Views of Gettysburg combines the importance of the battle of Gettysburg, especially Pickett’s Charge, along with the artifacts.

I’ve also authored a fourth Civil War book on Fort Delaware.

I gave programs and dinner talks on all of my books. If any of my books are sold through the programs, sponsored historical events or ordered by members, I’ll return a portion of the sales to your organization.

Contact me at mowday@mowday.com for details and costs of programs.

January 13, 2020

            Emotional Gettysburg, a unique look at the historic town of Gettysburg, has just been released by Regent Press of Berkeley, CA.

“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 wrote, “I just read Emotional Gettysburg cover to cover. There are thousands of books about Gettysburg, some are all text, 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.”

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 Bruce E. Mowday 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, a Chester County author living in Norwalk, CT,  has authored more than 20 books, including three other books on the Civil War and two centered on Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story and J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg.

Another reader wrote, “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.”

The book is available to be purchased on the internet and through Regent Press at regentpress@mindspring.com. The cost of the book is $34.99. To purchase signed, first-edition copies of Emotional Gettysburg, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

“There are tens of thousands of soldiers. … Tens of thousands of stories. Each story has a life of its own,” Kuerner said. “Oh, so many stories will never be told. They are lost along with those who sacrificed their lives at Gettysburg. The residents of the small Pennsylvania town also made sacrifices and had their own stories to tell. Some are recorded and some are not. What took place in Gettysburg, documented or not, forever will have a profound meaning for Americans, a soul and a spirit.

“For me, the spirit is of art. That spirit has spurred me to create a series of paintings that is peaceful and tranquil despite the death and destruction that took place here. Also, there are tears for those who sacrificed so much.”

“These paintings of this ‘Hallowed Ground’ are only be a grain of sand in an ocean of inspiration, Kuerner said. “The subjects are in peace and are presented as such. Yes, the subject of this series is historical, but I hope the viewer will look at these paintings with a fresh eye and observe what they might normally just pass by without a second glance. I hope the fellows who fought here years ago, if they could reappear here today, would view these paintings and see the peace of an artist’s eye. For all of Gettysburg is a plethora of inspiration and we have our country to thank for that.”

 

January 3, 2020

          Author Bruce Mowday will give two talks on his true crime book Stealing Wyeth to begin 2020.

The first talk will be on Tuesday, January 7 before the Oxford Historical Society, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 246 North 3^rd Street. On Wednesday, January 8, Mowday will give a presentation at the Radnor Memorial Library, 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

“Stealing Wyeth was released in August by Barricade Books and has been very popular,” Mowday said. “In December the book was ranking in the top 0.3 percent of all books listed on Amazon. The book is already in its fourth printing.”

The Hershey’s Mill television station, West Chester, is also taping a half-hour show on Stealing Wyeth on Tuesday, January 7.

Stealing Wyeth tells the story of the theft of 15 paintings, including seven by famed artist Andrew Wyeth and six more by his son, renowned artist Jamie Wyeth from the Andrew Wyeth estate. The paintings were transported out-of-state and hidden in the ground and in the back of old cars to avoid being discovered.

“The book details the Wyeth family, the criminals and the law enforcement team that brought the criminals to justice,” Mowday said. “Large crowds have attended talks and signings, including one last month with Jamie Wyeth at the Farnsworth Museum in Maine.”

Mowday has a talk scheduled on his book J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg on Saturday, January 18 at noon before the Connecticut Civil War Round Table at the Torrington Library. The Wert book details the largest private collection of artifacts from Gettysburg and the Wert family. J. Howard Wert was a spy and scout for the Union during Gettysburg.

Mowday will also have copies of his newly-released book, Emotional Gettysburg. The book features original art work by Karl J. Kuerner, the only painter taught by Andrew and Carolyn Wyeth, and essays by Mowday. “This is a unique book on Gettysburg,” Mowday said. “The historical and emotional aspects of Gettysburg are tied to Gettysburg today.”

Mowday has authored three books on Gettysburg, including Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story. Mowday is combining his three books in a new presentation, “Three Views of Gettysburg.” To schedule a talk, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.

November 29, 2019

          Pennsylvania Books will feature author Bruce E. Mowday and his new book Stealing Wyeth on Pennsylvania Cable Network on Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.

“Brian Lockman is a great interviewer and I enjoyed the hour, the time passed very quickly,” Mowday said of the show. “Brian covered the theft of 15 paintings from the estate of Andrew Wyeth, the Wyeth family, the criminals and the law enforcement team that recovered the priceless paintings.”

Mowday has been featured on a number of other PCN episodes of Pennsylvania Books and history shows. The Stealing Wyeth show will be rebroadcast on PCN at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9.

The Delaware County Bar Association, Media, is hosting a program on Stealing Wyeth with Mowday and attorney Carmen P. Belefonte.  The CLE seminar is titled The Art of Serving Justice and begins at 2:15 p.m. A book signing and reception will follow the seminar.

On Friday, December 6, Mowday will be signing books at the Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main Street, Bethlehem, beginning at 5:30 p.m. He will have two signings at the Barnes & Noble, Exton. On December 13 he will be there from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. And on December 14 he will be at B&N from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

On December 13 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., Mowday will be signing books at the Downingtown branch of Citadel Federal Credit Union, 1246 Cornerstone Blvd.

Mowday kicks off his busy month with a talk and signing of his book J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg before the Wilmington Civil War Round Table at the Greene Turtle, 307 Rocky Run Parkway.

Advance copies of Mowday’s new book, Emotional Gettysburg, will be available in early December. The book is to be released by Regent Publishing in January. Mowday did essays to accompany original paintings by Chadds Ford artist Karl J. Kuerner.  The book showcases Gettysburg today with the town’s history.

November 4, 2019

          Berkeley, CA _ A unique look at Gettysburg, combining today’s rich landscapes with the Pennsylvania town’s Civil War history, is being released by Regent Press.

“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.”

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 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 Bruce E. Mowday 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 30 books, including three other books on the Civil War and two centered on Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story and J. Howard Wert’s Gettysburg.

Advanced copies of the book will be ready by December 1 with the official release taking place in January 2020. The cost of the book is $34.99. To purchase signed, first-edition copies of Emotional Gettysburg, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com or Regent Press at regentpress@mindspring.com.

“There are tens of thousands of soldiers. … Tens of thousands of stories. Each story has a life of its own,” Kuerner said. “Oh, so many stories will never be told. They are lost along with those who sacrificed their lives at Gettysburg. The residents of the small Pennsylvania town also made sacrifices and had their own stories to tell. Some are recorded and some are not. What took place in Gettysburg, documented or not, forever will have a profound meaning for Americans, a soul and a spirit.

“For me, the spirit is of art. That spirit has spurred me to create a series of paintings that is peaceful and tranquil despite the death and destruction that took place here. Also, there are tears for those who sacrificed so much.”

For more information on Kuerner, see www.karljkuerner.com. For information on Mowday and his books, see www.mowday.com. For Regent Press books, see www.regentpress.net.

“These paintings of this ‘Hallowed Ground’ are only be a grain of sand in an ocean of inspiration, Kuerner said. “The subjects are in peace and are presented as such. Yes, the subject of this series is historical, but I hope the viewer will look at these paintings with a fresh eye and observe what they might normally just pass by without a second glance. I hope the fellows who fought here years ago, if they could reappear here today, would view these paintings and see the peace of an artist’s eye. For all of Gettysburg is a plethora of inspiration and we have our country to thank for that.”

October 7, 2019

            WEST CHESTER _ Author Bruce Mowday is scheduled to be interviewed by Pennsylvania Cable Network on his new book, Stealing Wyeth. 

          “I’m honored that PCN has selected my book to be featured on its excellent Pennsylvania Authors show,” Mowday said. “We’re taping the show later this month and I’m told the show is scheduled for airing in December. Stealing Wyeth is a perfect book to feature since PCN previously did a show on my other true crime book, Jailing the Johnston Gang. The two books are connected.”

Stealing Wyeth was released in August by Barricade Books and already is in its third printing. The book details the theft of 15 paintings from the Chadds Ford estate of famed artist Andrew Wyeth and the law enforcement efforts to recover those paintings.

A public book reception will be held on Thursday, November 14 at the Kennett Square Inn beginning from 6:30 p.m.  For information on all of Mowday’s events and books, see www.mowday.com.

Mowday has talks and signings scheduled for Stealing Wyeth on October 16 at Traditions at Longwood, Kennett Square, and library talks on October 22 in Oxford beginning at 6:30 p.m., October 23 in Paoli beginning at 6:30 p.m., and October 24 in Tredyffrin, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday, Mowday will take part in Norwalk Library’s 3^rd annual Indie Author Day. The event at 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT., will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

On October 14 Mowday will speak on his book Pickett’s Charge: The Untold Story at the Harford County, Maryland library. The book on the battle of Gettysburg is one of three books he has written on the Civil War.

Mowday will give two talks at Nottingham Park, Oxford, on Sunday, October 20. He’ll talk about Mason and Dixon and the county’s Stargazer Stone at 1:00 p.m. and Jailing the Johnston Gang at 2:00 p.m.

To schedule a talk or order a signed copy of a book, contact Mowday at mowday@mowday.com.