Michael Bowker's No Ordinary Days

A Collection of the Best Stories Written by one of America's Top Investigative Journalists

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Pub Date 25 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 04 Jul 2023
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This book contains a collection of provocative short stories by award-winning journalist, Michael Bowker. They range from dark stories of true crime to accounts of spectacular heroism – from an incredible tale of a man who has saved more than one million human lives, so far, -- to the author’s entanglement with a serial killer.

Bowker, storied career includes writing for the Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest, Simon & Schuster and many other publications. He includes several stories showing the power of the positive side of human nature. They illustrate the amazing ‘ripple effect’ that can build worldwide from one person doing one simple, good deed.

In his conversational style, Bowker also recounts fascinating interviews he had with celebrities, athletes and politicians, as well as his close calls with an angry mountain lion and an exploding volcano. The book includes a heart-warming account of a forbidden, international love affair and humorous stories of his remarkable outdoor adventures. There are also some thought-provoking pieces on the current challenges to our natural environment.

Bowker touches on the current state of American journalism, which he compares to the American condor, an endangered species. He outlines some changes that need to be made and shares a candid and surprising interview he did with media legend, Walter Cronkite. The stories in this book explore the light and dark sides of human nature. Some might keep you up at night, but most will make you laugh and provide entertaining insights into our world.

This book contains a collection of provocative short stories by award-winning journalist, Michael Bowker. They range from dark stories of true crime to accounts of spectacular heroism – from an...


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eBook: 9781737184683

eBook: 9781737184683


Advance Praise

“Bowker’s writing is beautiful. His reporting skills are first-rate, and each story contains a blast of emotion...This is a must read!”

-Martha Smilgas , former editor, Time Magazine

"Michael Bowker wrote numerous stories for Reader's Digest and invariably captivated the magazine's global readership. It's wonderful that he is sharing some of his best stories in this volume."

- William Beaman, former editor, Reader's Digest.

“Michael’s versatile writing skills stretch as wide as his real life personalities. There is the humanitarian, the criminalist, the athlete, the adventurer, the environmentalist, the novelist, and the medical researcher. His probing nature opens the reader’s mind to the many stories within a story. There are pearls of wisdom and wonderful life lessons to be learned within them all. This is an enlightening, enjoyable read.”

- Carl Stincelli, former detective on the Golden State Killer case, Author, Educator.

“Bowker writes in a riveting and compelling style….His stories make for gripping reads. He often writes in a classic muckraking journalistic style. He gives a voice to those who suffer from long-term exposure and abuse, and to the heroes who fight for them.”

- Publisher’s Weekly.

“Bowker is a well-known author whose books are a fascination to readers.”

- London Books, London England.

“Bowker’s writing is inspirational,”

- USA Today.

“He can write in a chilling style…and he gets to the truth of things.”

- Barnes and Noble.

“Dealing with demons sometimes brings unexpected treasures. Michael Bowker and I bonded during the hunt for the Golden State Killer. As the first female homicide detective on the case, I deeply appreciated Michael’s accurate and highly sensitive handling of the stories of the victims. He is a superb writer.”

- Carol Daly, lead investigator in the Golden State Killer case, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office. ‘International Detective of the Year’ award-winner.

“Among the many things he writes about, Bowker is a science columnist who offers compelling stories. These are usually about things that governments and lawyers don’t want people to know about, regarding certain toxic killers.”

– Powell Books

“Michael is a fantastic investigative reporter. Through in-depth reporting and brilliant writing, He weaves together sensational narratives that brings his stories alive. They absolutely sizzle.”

-- Craig Smith, Professor at Santa Barbara College of Law and author of Craigsmithsblog.

“Michael’s versatile writing skills stretch as wide as his real life personalities. There is the humanitarian, the criminalist, the athlete, the adventurer, the environmentalist, the novelist, and the medical researcher. His probing nature opens the reader’s mind to the many stories within a story. There are pearls of wisdom and wonderful life lessons to be learned within them all. This is an enlightening, enjoyable read.”

- Carl Stincelli, former detective on the Golden State Killer case, Author, Educator.

“Bowker’s writing is beautiful. His reporting skills are first-rate, and each story contains a blast of emotion...This is a must read!”

-Martha Smilgas , former editor, Time Magazine

"Michael Bowker...


Marketing Plan

1.) Three major national press releases.

2.) Two major releases to selected influencers.

3.) Five blogs a month for six months.

4.) Major effort to guest blog for true crime and numerous other blogs.

5.) Ambitious video marketing, including six major videos already shot and six more to come.

6.) Social media blitz for six months. Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and others.

7.) Release of free audio version of the first two chapters.

8.) National distribution.

9.) Discounted book sale offers to all major book clubs.

10.) Book signings on the West Coast, selected cities in the Midwest and New York.

11.) I have already appeared on several podcasts and plan to appear on at least 50 more.

12.) Major pitch efforts to film producers. Many of my prior stories for Reader’s Digest were made into movies for CBS and Lifetime. 

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1.) Three major national press releases.

2.) Two major releases to selected influencers.

3.) Five blogs a month for six months.

4.) Major effort to guest blog for true crime and numerous other blogs.

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