Mowday takes part in Christmas Market at Thornbury Farms
Mowday takes part in eight events during hoiday season
November 17, 2025
Thornbury Farms and Barnes & Noble, Exton, are
two of author Bruce E. Mowday’s holiday signings
Christmas Market on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 at Thornbury Farms
WEST CHESTER _ Award winning author and newspaper reporter Bruce E. Mowday will be signing books at eight venues during the Christmas season.
On November 22 and 23, Mowday signs books at the Thornbury Farm Christmas Market, 1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester. The hours for November 22 are from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on November 23 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
“Randell Spackman, the farm’s proprietor, always puts on a spectacular family Christmas program. Santa will be there along with fun games for children,” Mowday said. “I’ve taken part the past two years and each time it is a magical holiday outing.”
Mowday has authored more than 25 books on history, sports, business and true crime. He is a Consulting Producer with Lionsgate/Blackfin productions in connection with a documentary on his new book, Killer at the Door. The book details the escape of crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante from Chester County Prison.
In 2025, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution bestowed on Mowday the “1776-2026 DAR America 250! Commendation” for his “extraordinary effort in raising awareness of Revolutionary Patriots and America’s 250th anniversary.” Mowday severed as chair of the American Friends of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Brandywine Committee. He is a member of Chester County’s 250th Commission.
Mowday has appeared on television and radio shows, including The Spark of PBS member station WITF, Counter Culture, a PBS Emmy-winning show, the Discovery ID channel, ReelZ network, C-SPAN, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, Hollywood and Beyond, the Opperman Report, Our American Heritage, Whatcha Got, Journey into the Civil War, Chronicles of the American Civil War, WGAL’s In Focus, the United Kingdom’s Tall Boys, and local television and radio stations.
Mowday’s books can be seen on his website, www.mowday.com. Mowday will have copies of most of his titles during the events. If information or to receive signed copies, send an email to mowday@mowday.com.
Mowday speaks on his Cavalcante book on September 18 at Crosslands, Kennett Square. “Crosslands was in the center for the search for the vicious murderer,” Mowday said. “This is a perfect venue for the talk.”
Main Point Books in Wayne has contacted Mowday about signing on Saturday, November 29. The time is to be determined.
“A Christmas market charity event takes place in the Community Center of Hershey’s Mill on December 1. Besides raising money for a local hospital, the event gives the community a chance to view gifts, many made by local artisans.” The public is invited. The hours are 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The address is 1500 Greenhill Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
Mowday is also talking to a Hershey’s Mill book club on December 9.
On Saturday, December 6, Mowday is joining author and newspaperman Mark Bowden for a discussion at Kennett Friends Meeting House, at 3:00 p.m. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Go to, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speaking-of-history-tickets-1964308571816?aff=oddtdtcreator/.
Mowday’s holiday schedule concludes with a book signing on Saturday, December 20 at the Barnes & Noble, Exton, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
For Mowday’s full schedule of events and books, see www.mowday.com.
New in 2025!
A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante
Schiffer Publishing releases Bruce E. Mowday’s new book on the escape of crab-walking murderer Danilo Cavalcante from Chester County Prison. A Killer at the Door details the two-week search for Cavalcante and his capture and the terror experienced by community members. The story was followed internationally. Contact Bruce at mowday@mowday.com for signed copies!