I participated in the Bowie Book Expo in Bowie, Maryland today speaking
briefly about my book "Pets and the Afterlife." Here are some pictures from the event.
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| Pets and the Afterlife by Rob Gutro |
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| Beth Kaufman's great book! |
I was joined by my good friend, author and cancer survivor, Beth Kaufman who wrote a book about her journey through cancer and safely past it in
"Make Mine a Double... Mastectomy That is." Her
book takes the reader through Beth's discovery, treatment,
hospitalizations, chemotherapy and recoveries - all the while Beth
retains her great sense of humor as the stand up comedienne that she is.
Her book is a must read for cancer patients, doctors, nurses, families
or friends that know anyone dealing with cancer. Check out her book on
Amazon.com at
Amazon: E-book or Paperback *both under $10!*
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| Rob talking about his book |
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| Beth relaxing at her vendor table |
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| Penny Clover Petersen at her table |
I met local author Penny Clover Petersen
again (we've both been at all three Bowie Book Expos) and her first
mystery novel was published in paperback in 2013. She did a reading from
the book and I had to have it! It's called Roses and Daisies and Death, Oh My!
I'm looking forward to reading it. Here's a summary from Amazon.com: Nothing ruins a peaceful morning walk like finding a blood-spattered
body. And Daisy Greene and Rose Forrest, sisters and co-owners of
Champagne Taste, really need a peaceful morning walk. They have enough
on their minds already. Christmas is right around the corner, business
is brisk, and their little antiques district of Old Towne is being
plagued with petty thievery and vandalism. Murder is just not in the
game plan. And if finding bodies lying around walking trails
isn't enough to destroy a perfectly good day, Daisy's ex-husband, state
trooper Bill Greene, shows up to investigate the murder. Nosy by nature
anyway, Daisy takes Bill’s presence as a challenge to find the murderer.
Check it out on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/klfsdju
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OTHER AUTHORS
- Another author I was impressed with was William Edward Alli. He's a veteran from Korea and didn't tell us about his book
but his quest to help erect a glass wall with the names of Korean Vets
on the Washington Mall around the current Korean memorial- That sounds like a very worthy idea to me- and a great way to respect the soldiers who died in that war.
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| Beth (far left) & William (2nd from left) wait to speak |
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| Beth gives a motivational speech! |
William's book is called "Too Young for a Forgettable War: Second Edition." SUMMARY: Too Young for a Forgettable War (Second Edition) is a coming-of-age
story, in the most dangerous of environments. The author takes readers
on a vivid journey to a war–and back. You will follow admittedly naive
and immature 18-year-old Bill Alli, as he is forced out of his peaceful
civilian life in Michigan, in 1950. Eventually he is taken westward,
across the Pacific Ocean, to a war-stricken country known as “Land of
the Morning Calm. This Second Edition of Too Young for a Forgettable War is appearing
during the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Cease-Fire. The U.S. and
North Korea have not yet reached a peace agreement. Readers may
wonder whether Bill Alli has reached a peace agreement with his war
experiences. Or is he really writing about an “unforgettable war?” Check Out William's Book on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/os6koue
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Author Dana King talked about how he grew up in Pennsylvania and created a crime novel
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| Dana King talks about "Grind Joint" |
based in his home state. It really sounds interesting - so check it out. It's called "Grind Joint" BOOK SUMMARY: Penns River hopes for a Lazarus-like economic resurrection when the
Allegheny Casino is built in an abandoned strip mall. What the town gets
more closely resembles Frankenstein’s monster. The casino owner wants a
cash cow, his partner is laundering money, and Russian mobsters
connected to the silent partner want to push what’s left of the
Pittsburgh mob out of the picture altogether. This is more than the town
is equipped to handle, though it is not without resources of its own,
notably two native sons—police detective Ben “Doc” Dougherty, and his
cousin, Chicago private investigator Nick Forte—who refuse to allow
Penns River to become collateral damage. On Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/phbfb5u
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| Children's author dresses up! |
In case you're wondering - here's the summary for my new book: PETS AND THE AFTERLIFE by Rob Gutro: The loss of a pet is
like the loss of a child to pet owners. The love we share with our pets never
dies, and in a new book called "Pets and the Afterlife" by Rob Gutro,
the author provides proof that our pets do communicate with us from the other
side. Available in paperback and
E-book, on Amazon.com and other outlets at: To order paperback of Kindle- http://tinyurl.com/mqgamq2%20
