Bruce E. Mowday Chester County Publisher & Writer / Author ~ Pennsylvania / PA

What's New:

The Mowday Group, Inc. celebrates 15 years in business.

Bruce's latest book, Pickett's Charge: The Untold Story is to be relesed this spring by Barricade Books in time for the 150th anniversary celebration of Gettysburg. To see Bruce's talk at the National Steel Museum in Coatesville, go to http://3ctvlive.com/gs_mowday_lecture_5_2_13.cfm.


Bayard Taylor Library, Kennett Square, hosts publishing seminar presented by Bruce Mowday and Ray Sarnacki on May 22. See news section for details and contact Bruce Mowday for reservations.

Main Line Suburban Life's Ray Hoffman wrote an excellent column on January 7, 2013, on Bruce's new book on Jim Herr. The column is reprinted on this website under the NEWS section.

Reporting The Revolution: Bruce Mowday contributed to the book that was named the top book in 2012 on the American Revolution. See the full story under the news section of this website.

Bruce Mowday named 2012 Grand Marshal of Coatesville Christmas Parade.

Chester County Library Honors Bruce Mowday by including his name on the Library Mural. From the cememony,  "In the Fall of 2011 the Library held a contest of our patrons to help select the Author names that would go on the lobby mural. We received 180 responses and 27 Authors were selected, four of when were from Chester County."

Plantation Field: The Mowday Group handled local media relations for the event and received this comment: "I do not think that anyone in a couple of hundred miles of here did not know that the best event ever took place last weekend."

Reporting The Revolutionary War with a chapter by Bruce Mowday has been released.

Arcadia Publishing has placed Bruce's Downingtown book in Cracker Barrell restaurant.

County Lines Magazine just printed an article on my upcoming book on Jim Herr. Please see http://www.countylinesmagazine.com/article.aspx?aid=940

Next Signing is in on Jim Harr at the Parkesburg seniors group at 12:30 p.m.

Arthur Kade has posted his interview with Bruce Mowday on Bruce's books on Richie Ashburn and Jailing The Johnston Gang. See http://arthurkade.com/2012/01/getting-philadelphias-most-beloved-athlete-richie-ashburn-into-the-hall-of-fame-with-bestselling-author-bruce-mowday/

Main Line Today made Bruce's book Richie Ashburn ... Why the Hall Not? The Amazing Journey to Cooperstown a "MLT Musts/things we like." The article said: Written by "seasoned Chester County-based writer Bruce E. Mowday, Why the Hall Not? is brimming with feisty anecdotes about the inimitable Whitey, along with all the proof you'd ever need to account for his greatness on the field and in the broadcast booth."

Sisters In Crime: 10/16/11 E-mail: Dear Bruce: Thanks, so much, for the GREAT presentation on the Johnston Gang at yesterday's Delaware Valley Sisters in Crime meeting.  Everyone was on the edge of their seats as you led us through the beginning of the gang and their subsequent arrest and trials.  I can't wait to read your book, as I'm sure there are many more details about this local group that only the length of a book could encompass.   All of us were amazed at the brutality and cunning of the gang.  A novel wouldn't be half as entertaining or chilling. Thanks for bringing books to sell.  Many of us enjoy reading what the speaker has talked about and adding an autographed copy to our personal shelves.  Again, thanks for the great morning.  You were enjoyed by all! Sue Fellman Jacob,  VP, Programs Delaware Valley Sisters in Crime

Comments:
Johnston Book talk: I just want you to know how very impressed residents were with your talk about the Johnson Gang. The response was so positive for the unexpected angle you presented...that of the investigation as opposed to just the crimes and punishment. It made so many of us identify with you and your three years of research and determination to find answers. The fact that you had personal contact with the main characters added color and credibility to your accounts. Really--it was so very interesting!!
Thanks you so much, Bruce. I hope we can call on you again for another of your varied subjects. I'll watch the press for your Gettysburg publication date...and will call you soon after!

Book Signing: "Worth coming (to Chadds Ford Days) just to meet you."
West Chester Rotary: "Really enjoyed your talk today at Rotary!  You have a way of making history interesting."
Richie Ashburn talk: "Thanks ... for your absorbing talk last night, Bruce."
Talk at Delaware County Community College:  "Just wanted to thank you for the great talk you gave last week. My students enjoyed it and who knows maybe they'll launch their own writing career."
Downingtown-Thorndale Chamber of Commerce: "Our members thoroughly enjoyed your talk and loved your books. It is inspiring to see the impact local authors have on our community and at large."

Bruce Mowday's new blog - One More Book - has started. The blog will be devoted to writers, readers and publishers of books. Bruce welcomes comments and questions.
 

PRICE $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.

Jailing the Johnston Gang   Third Printing!

Serial murders Norman, David and Bruce A. Johnston Sr. terrorized Chester County and communities throughout the East Coast for decades. This book is the inside story of the dedicated law enforcement team that brought the killers to justice. Author Bruce Mowday covered the case as a newspaper reporter.
Price: Hardback: $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
Paperback: $18.00 plus plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
 

September 11, 1777:  Washington's Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia

Unlikely Allies:  Fort Delaware's Prison Community in the Civil War

Confederate prisoners in the Civil War were held at Fort Delaware, located on a small piece of ground, Pea Patch Island, in the middle of the Delaware River. The book tells the story of Southern prisoners trying to survive and Northern guards trying to endure the desolate outpost.
Price:  $18.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling

The Selling of an Author

West Chester - Six Walking Tours

Walk the streets of West Chester, Pennsylvania, past where President Abraham Lincoln’s campaign biography was printed, stop and see the Tiffany glass in the town’s library and admire the architecture of many of the buildings designed by Thomas U. Walter, who designed the U.S. Capitol. West Chester was selected as a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. More than 4,200 structures are now in the National Register and this book explores the best of them in neighborhoods dating from 1686.  It's the perfect companion for strolling through West Chester's streets on a beautiful day or as a memento for lovers of history, architecture and small town living.
Price:  $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling

Along the Brandywine River

Postcards from Longwood Gardens, the Brandywine River Museum and the Battle of Brandywine are all contained in this pictorial history book. Mills galore, including ones of the du Pont empire, were all constructed along the Brandywine. Along the Brandywine River tells the story of the historic Brandywine River from its origins in Chester County to Wilmington, Delaware, through more than 200 vintage post cards.
Price:  $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling

Chester County Mushroom Farming

The Mushroom Capitol of the World is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Vintage photographs depict the early growing process of mushrooms and the pioneers who began the American Mushroom Institute.  This book traces the contributions of the Quaker, Italian and Hispanic cultures to the industry. The book highlights mushroom advertising, mushroom parades, mushroom clothing and all things mushroom.
Price:  $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling

West Chester

The historic town of West Chester, county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, is shown through more than 200 vintage postcards. The West Chester Normal School, now West Chester University, is seen as it appeared in the early 20^th century. Horticultural Hall, scene of the first women’s convention in Pennsylvania, is located in West Chester along with many other historic buildings.
Price:  $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling
 

Coatesville

Lukens Steel, a leader in the production of specialty steel began in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Rebecca Lukens, one of the first women CEOs in the nation ran Lukens. Many grand Victorian mansions dotted the streets of Coatesville in the early 20^th century. Coatesville was also the site of the last lynching in the North. The town’s story is told through more than 200 photographs.
Price:  $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling

"Your lecture was very interesting and informative.  I
learned a lot!  Hope you write more books in the future."

Downingtown

The East Branch of the Brandywine River runs through Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The town was known for its paper and other mills. The more than 200 vintage photographs from the Downingtown Area Historical Society tell the story of town that pre-dates the American Revolution.
Price:  $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling

 

Parkesburg

The town was first known as Fountain Inn after the 1730's tavern. Parkesburg had Chester County’s first radio station and airfield in the early 20^th century. Fountain Inn was renamed Parkesburg after prominent politician John G. Parke. The Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad, which later became part of the Pennsylvania Railroad, played a role in the town’s history. The book depicts Parkesburg in more than 200 vintage photographs.
Price:  $22.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling
 

The Republican Committee of Chester County

The book was researched and written to honor the 150^th anniversary of founding of the Republican Party in Chester County. The book recounts those that formed the party and those that supported President Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican President. The history of the GOP is recounted in the book.
Price:  $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling