Books, Art & 2nd Friday at Kathy’s Corner Shop

Join us on Friday, September 11 from 5–8 PM during North East’s 2nd Friday on Main for a special evening featuring two authors and a local artist.

Bruce E. Mowday will be signing his history and true crime books, including his newest release, Karl J. Kuerner’s Emotional Christmas. September 11 also marks the anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine, making it a fitting evening to meet Bruce and explore his books on Brandywine, Lafayette, and regional history.

Judy L. Murray, author of the award-winning Chesapeake Bay Mystery series, will also be joining us with her popular local mysteries.

We’ll also welcome artist Joyce O’Brien-Mowday, whose colorful artwork will be featured during the evening.

While you’re here, enjoy 10% off storewide and then continue your evening along Main Street for North East’s 2nd Friday honoring first responders, with live music, food, shopping, and community activities throughout downtown.

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New Release from Bruce E. Mowday

Just in time for the holiday season, Karl J. Kuerner’s Emotional Christmas is the third “Emotional” book Karl J. Kuerner and Bruce E. Mowday have produced together.

This special volume pairs Karl’s artwork with the Christmas season, capturing the emotion and imagery of the holidays through his distinctive paintings. Emotional Christmas is a limited-edition book, and Bruce will be introducing the new release during the September 11 event.

🔎 About Judy L. Murray’s Chesapeake Bay Mysteries

Judy L. Murray’s debut novel, Murder in the Master, has earned major recognition, including:

• Pencraft Awards First Place – Mystery
• Silver Falchion Award – Best Cozy 2022 (Attendee)
• IPPY Award – Best E-Regional Fiction 2022
• Agatha Award Nominee – Best First Mystery

Set in a Chesapeake Bay village brimming with secrets, the series follows Helen Morrisey — a sharp, gutsy real estate agent whose everyday life has an unfortunate habit of colliding with murder.

When a powerful local developer turns up dead, Helen finds herself pulled into a tangled web of family drama, dangerous motives, small-town tensions, and plenty of suspects.

Fortunately, she has some rather unconventional help. Helen turns to her imaginary “Detection Club” of iconic female sleuths — including Miss Marple, Jessica Fletcher, Nora Charles, Agatha Raisin, and Nancy Drew — as she searches for clues and tries to uncover the truth.

Fans of cozy mysteries, clever whodunits, strong heroines, small-town secrets, and Chesapeake Bay settings will feel right at home in Judy’s series.