Below is how the distributor catalogue listing for Hey Buddy will read.

He was just a kid from Lubbock, Texas, sporting black horn-rimmed glasses, blue jeans, a white T-shirt, white socks, and loafers. And he changed the course of music history. Now, more than five decades after his tragic death, Buddy Holly still impacts lives today around the world.

Gary W. Moore, the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of Playing with the Enemy, was never confused with real Buddy Holly fans. Gary was not a fan of rock music or what he believed it represented in our culture. He was familiar with Buddy’s name and thought he was dead, but he couldn’t name a single song Buddy had written or performed. In a single evening all that changed when the late great Buddy Holly reached out from a stage in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and seized Gary’s heart and soul through a song. Not a song written or performed by Buddy, but a song about Buddy performed by musician extraordinaire John Mueller. Even Buddy’s closest friends say John is Buddy reincarnated, and his resemblance and music will take your breath away.

Hey Buddy: In Pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John, and My Lost Decade of Music is a warm and intimate chronicle of the author’s personal journey to discover more about Buddy himself, his music, his influence, and the times in which he lived. Join Gary as he meets Buddy’s personal friends and family members, celebrities, and everyday Buddy enthusiasts. Their unique and intimate stories will make you laugh, smile, cry, and think, all the while wondering “what if.” What if Buddy had lived instead of perished in that terrible plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, on that winter night in 1959? What if Buddy had continued to write music into the 1960s and 70s? What if . . .

A rollercoaster ride of emotion, Hey Buddy offers a surprising examination of our culture and how the young man from Lubbock brought us from where we were five decades ago to where we are today. His dramatic and enduring legacy influenced everyone from the Beatles and The Rolling Stones to writers, fans, and John Mueller, who took the stage in Iowa one cold night not too long ago to recreate the Winter Dance Party of 1959, and in doing so, influenced an author to pick up his pen and explore a legacy that still impacts us today.

About the Author: Gary W. Moore is known worldwide as an inspirational and motivational speaker of choice, successful entrepreneur accomplished musician, and award-winning and critically acclaimed author.

As author of Playing with the Enemy, Gary tells the story of his father, Gene Moore and his remarkable life in baseball and war. Playing with the Enemy is inspiring readers around the globe and will soon be a major motion picture. Gary is also a contributing author to the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and author of three upcoming books, Hey Buddy: In Pursuit of Buddy Holly, My New Buddy John  and My Lost Decade of Music, Brimstone: The Dee Harper Story, and Carbon Hill.

Gary has been featured in publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power Magazine, Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, Impromptu Magazine, and Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine, and has appeared on CNN, CNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox.

Gary is a recipient of the prestigious Sam Walton Leadership Award and because of his unique speaking and writing style, has become known as “America’s Storyteller!”™

Arlene and I are in Los Angeles visiting Toby, and last night, we met with the producer and the casting director for the movie version of Playing with the Enemy. All is looking good and we are hoping to start filming late this fall in Louisiana. David Ranes, the producer, is flying to Shreveport this afternoon to do final location scouting and some last minute preparations. The excitement is high and the years of hard work are about to be realized in the form of a major motion picture. KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED! If we film in the fall … it should open in theaters roughly 12-15 months later.

Arlene and I have had a great day with Toby. We have not seen him since Christmas and we will never will let this much time pass again without seeing one of our kids again. Life is too short and family is too important. We walked all over Hollywood today and had fun just looking around and catching up.

I’m continuing to keep my nose to the grindstone with “Hey Buddy.” I’m happy with the state of the manuscript so far but need a couple of last minute interviews to fall into place and it looks like they will. I am interviewing Bobby Vee on Monday. Bobby was deeply impacted by Buddy and will tell his story in a chapter of this book. You may know Bobby’s biggest hit, “Take Good Care of My Baby.”

Heading to Lubbock on the evening of Thursday August 26th and returning the morning of the 28th. If you are in Lubbock and have a Buddy Holly story, I’d love to meet with you!

Gary

Wow … feeling the deadline stress of “Hey Buddy!” I am scheduled to have the manuscript to my publisher on August 30 and still may do it, but I’ve run into a few glitches with interviews and need to make a trip to Buddy’s hometown, Lubbock, Texas, to talk to some of his friends and family members. While there, I’ll also visit the Buddy Holly Center to do some fact checking. I’m really excited about my progress and the state of the manuscript, but these last few weeks are crucial. I need to pull it all together and help the readers feel what I feel and get to know Buddy Holly, my new buddy John Mueller and my lost decade of music in the same way I have. It has been an emotional roller coaster to say the very least!

It is natural to look forward to finishing this project but I’m not feeling that positive anticipation. Instead, I find myself thinking about what life will be like, once again, without Buddy Holly and John Mueller living inside my head, each and every moment of the day. I certainly felt a deep feeling of loss when I finished Playing with the Enemy, as I experienced the death of my father all over again. What will I feel about Buddy once I type the last words? John is a new friend and he is raving on with his career and life. I look forward to maintaining my new relationship with John … but how about Buddy? I have grown to admire, respect and love Buddy Holly. As I type, he is still alive and well. We talk each and every day through the act of story creation. I know and understand this must seem strange to someone who does not write, but when you decide to write a book, you are making the decision to dedicate the better part of a year to the subject matter and live night and day with them talking, laughing, crying and living in your head and heart. Once it is over and they are gone … how will I feel? I’m not looking forward to finding out.

Gary

My family lives all over the map. My kids are in Chicago and LA. My sisters are in Burlington, NC and Indianapolis. My brother is in Joliet. I am sitting at the Raleigh-Durham airport. My sister Debbie’s daughter, Brittney was married yesterday. She married Devin, a great guy and it was a wonderful event. Travis flew in yesterday morning, while Tara Beth, Jeff and my new grandson, Caleb, drove. Unfortunately, Toby was unable to make it. I hate that he was not here but as hard as he tried, he could not get away. But the bulk of the kids and grandkids of Gene and Judy Moore were here. As it always is, last night, the conversation turned to Mom and Dad and how much we wish they were here.

My dad was a country music fan and loved the song, Orange Blossom Special, played on the violin … or as he would say, “the fiddle.” Since my dad’s untimely death in 1983, we have never failed to have a fiddler play the Orange Blossom Special at any significant family gathering. Last night was no exception. The sounds of the Orange Blossom Special filled the wedding hall in honor of Gene Moore and for a few short moments, we felt he was there celebrating with us, even if only in spirit.

Family traditions are important and our family has many. From special Christmas cookies to our annual Thanksgiving bake off, Arlene and I hope they continue for generations to come. But none are more important nor carry the emotion as this song, played live at important moments in the life of the Moore clan. Last night at the wedding of my beautiful niece, Gene Moore came back to life and celebrated with us as we all danced and clapped to his favorite song.

Last night was special.

Gary

“Welcome to the online home of Gary W. Moore, motivational speaker, award winning author, business leader and musician!”

Gary W. Moore is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, business leader and musician. Winner of the prestigious Sam Walton Leadership Award and author of the critically acclaimed book, Playing with the Enemy, 2006 Military Writers Society of America Book of the Year, Gary has a unique and motivational communication style that is perfect for any event!

Paying his way through college selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door, Gary learned the value of proactively and systematically going after what he wanted in life and doing things others are not willing to do in order to achieve what others do not achieve. This experience has served him well and given him an edge as an entrepreneur and business leader. He now dedicates his life to passing that experience on and helping others achieve their dreams.

Gary has been featured in publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power Magazine, Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, Impromptu Magazine Cranes Business and Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine. Gary has also appeared on CNN, Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS.

With his hit book, Playing with the Enemy, Gary Moore took a personal‚ family revelation and truly hit it out of the park. Playing with the Enemy is inspiring a new generation to turn their defeats and set-backs into victory. Not only is a major motion picture based on the book in the works‚ but Gary’s son‚ actor Toby‚ has been cast to play the role of his grandfather. Gary is also a contributing author to the acclaimed Chicken Soup for the Soul series and is featured in Chicken Soup for the Father & Son Soul.

Gary Moore’s Book, Playing with the Enemy, will soon be a Major Motion Picture…

Get The Book Here.

Playing with the Enemy
ISBN 1932714243;
Photos, illus.,hardcover,
dust jacket, 326 pages.

Author Gary W. Moore will be discussing and signing copies of Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams. Hear Gary talk about his father’s baseball career during WWII and show your love for America’s favorite pastime!

This is a tentative and partial list of book signings. Check back often as new dates are being added daily!

All Seward Reads Together
www.sewardlibrary.org
233 South Fifth Street
Seward, NE 68434
402-643-3318

ABC, Channel 8 Eyewitness News
http://www.klkntv.com/
Lincoln, NE

Seward Rotary Club
Jones National Bank
203 S 6th Street
Seward, NE 68434

Lee Booksellers
www.leebooksellers.com
Edgewood Center
5500 S. 56th Street, Suite 4
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-420-1919

One Book, Many Librarians
Embassy Suites Omaha
La Vista Hotel & Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128
402-331-7400

The Book Worm
www.bookwormomaha.com
Countryside Village Shopping Center
8702 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68114
402-392-2877

SELS Booth book signing
Embassy Suites Omaha
La Vista Hotel & Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128
402-331-7400

Nebraska Library Association Keynote Address
La Vista Conference Center

sarahs@savasbeatie.com

Gary can enthusiastically speak to the theme of your agenda and plan based on the most important topics that drive the success of your organization and meeting.

Sample speaking subjects…

• Playing with the Enemy for Success!
  • How an untrained and inexperienced author can write, sell and promote an award winning book and sell Hollywood to make a movie!

• You are the author of your life. Make it a bestseller!
  • The dreams you dream and the plans you make, determine your ultimate fate. Make your dreams come true.

• The F.A.C.E. (Focus, Attitude, Commitment, Enthusiasm) of your organization
  • Every person and organization has a face. What do you see when you look into the mirror?

• When Character is King
  • Above all, your character drives or limits your success

• Sales… a most honorable profession!
  • Sales people drive the world!

• Expect to Win! Plan to Win! Perform to Win!
  • What we expect to happen usually does. Make your success your personal self-fulfilling prophecy!

• Readers are Leaders.
  • We are what we are, who we are and where we are because of what we feed our mind. What are you feeding yours?

“Gary Moore’s presentations are just like his book – heartwarming, funny, poignant and most of all, inspiring. If you haven’t read Playing with the Enemy – read it – now! If you haven’t heard Gary speak, find out where is going to be next, or better yet, book him for your own organization or company, you won’t regret it.”

—Sally Reed
Executive Director,
Friends of Libraries USA

“Gary Moore is a business wizard!”

—The Daily Journal

“In management, I am constantly trying to praise my staff-yet I am not positive about who I am. I am working on a more positive vision. Gary taught me to believe in myself and to know that I can change my life with a positive attitude! In three short hours, Gary has helped me to paint a “new picture of my life” and to lead a more positive and passionate life. Gary makes me believe that I CAN be the creator of my own destiny!”

—Jeanie Luehrs,
Armour Kankakee Credit Union,
after Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional Chamber of Commerce presentation

“Gary Moore is a great speaker, he keeps his audience is awe. Matter of fact, a few of our patrons heard him speak at one library event and then went up to our other library to hear him speak again the same day!”

—Barbara Garcia,
circulation supervisor for El Dorado Hills, CA library

“Moore’s tale is a heartwarming story … turned real-life triumph.”

—Marilee McInnis,
Southwest Airlines SPIRIT Magazine

“Gary Moore is a wonderful speaker and I know students and teachers get a lot out of his presentation. I can certainly tell you that our copies of Playing with the Enemy have flown off the shelf – actually they haven’t had a chance to be on the shelf and there is a waiting list for all of the copies! Gary’s message to read has a huge impact on his audience.”

—Jo Avery,
El Dorado High School, CA librarian

” …Thank you, Gary, for sharing with all of us this incredible success story.”

—Gloria Beverage,
Editor, Folsom & El Dorado Hills Telegraphs

“[Gary Moore is]… an exceptional storyteller … an uplifting message … for generations to come.

—Kerry Frey,
Spokesman for the literary idol.com

“Gary telling the inspiring story of his father’s life will hold your attention just like his father’s catcher’s mitt held a caught baseball…close and unbeatable”

—Lois Jacobs,
Herrin Woman’s Club, Herrin, IL

“…Amusing at times … always heartwarming.”

—Teri O’Brien,
WLS 890 AM, Chicago

“Gary Moore’s touching book about his father’s baseball career serves as a reminder that life is all about second chances and people inspiring each other to chase their dreams… I loved Playing with the Enemy. You will, too.”

—Baseball legend Jim Morris,
former pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

“…This is the best book I have read in the last decade. It is a great story that is told with sensitivity and well constructed prose. Moore has captured the spirit and the heart of his father’s story through the use of insightful dialog that gives real understanding to the life experiences and to the people in the story. The book is alive with emotions. It grabs your heart and will not let go of it.”

—William H. McDonald,
President, Military Writers Society of America

“A superlative book… Gary Moore’s epic story about his father reminds one of the importance of dreams and self-sacrifice.”

—Steve Canter,
Baseball Agent

“[Playing with the Enemy is] A baseball passion play… A small town American dream… rescued by a woman working through heartache herself.”

—Bob McNamara,
Veteran CBS News Correspondent

“Pick this book up. I dare you to put it down! Gary Moore’s riveting account of his father’s triumphs, his tragedies, his talent, his gritty personality, and his great love of the game of baseball is an instant classic. If you enjoyed ‘The Rookie,’ ‘The Natural,’ ‘Rudy,’ ‘Friday Night Lights,’ ‘Cinderella Man,’ or any story about athletics and the human spirit, you will not forget Playing with the Enemy.”

—Bill Guertin,
author, motivational speaker, and CEO of The 800-Pound Gorilla

“…Playing with the Enemy is a classic all-American sports tale that encourages us to remember where we came from-and more importantly, where we can go.”

—David Ranes,
Producer / Screenwriter