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  • 2026 Becker Business Expo & Craft Fair
    2026 Becker Business Expo & Craft Fair
    2026 Becker Business Expo & Craft Fair
    Sat, Feb 07
    Becker Field House
    David and JR will be selling and signing books. Stop by and say hello!
  • 2026 Maple Grove Spring Craft & Gift Show
    2026 Maple Grove Spring Craft & Gift Show
    2026 Maple Grove Spring Craft & Gift Show
    Sat, Mar 07
    Maple Grove Community Center
    David and JR will be selling and signing books. Come say hello!
  • The Daedalians
    The Daedalians
    The Daedalians
    Fri, Apr 10
    Rapid City, SD
    David and JR are honored to be invited to visit with the local chapter of The Daedalians, an organization of military aviators. Details to Follow
  • Rapid City Public Library
    Rapid City Public Library
    Rapid City Public Library
    Sat, Apr 11
    Rapid City Public Library
    David and JR will be giving an author talk at the Rapid City Public Library. Details to follow.
  • Minnesota Mystery Night
    Minnesota Mystery Night
    Mon, Jul 20
    Lucky's 13 Pub
    David & JR will be in conversation with author Carmen Amato, author of the Detective Emilia Cruz mystery series. Advanced tickets are required!
  • Northwoods Art & Book Festival
    Northwoods Art & Book Festival
    Northwoods Art & Book Festival
    Sat, Aug 08
    Hackensack, MN
    David and JR will venture north to meet more readers and sign books. Hope to see you there!
  • College on the Radio
    College on the Radio
    Wed, Feb 04
    Listen Now
    College on the Radio with guests John Olson and David Bruns, 2-4-26
  • Bards & Balladeers Podcast | Episode 033
    Bards & Balladeers Podcast | Episode 033
    Mon, Dec 29
    Listen Now
    We’re joined by David Bruns as he shares his journey into writing with his co-author J. R. Olson following his service as a military officer in the Navy. Come listen to his unique perspective on storytelling and his writing process.
  • USS Seawolf (SSN-575) Reunion
    USS Seawolf (SSN-575) Reunion
    Wed, Oct 08
    Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
    Keynote Address
  • Pilsners & Plotlines Party
    Pilsners & Plotlines Party
    Thu, Sep 25
    The Savage Tap
    Our Pilsners & Plotlines party was one to remember! Fans, friends and fellow storytellers gathered to toast the Command and Control series, swap stories, and enjoy a night filled with great beer and even better company.
  • Global Conundrums: Challenges & Opportunities for the US
    Global Conundrums: Challenges & Opportunities for the US
    Global Conundrums: Challenges & Opportunities for the US
    Wed, Aug 13
    Minneapolis Rotary Club
    Past President's Dinner. Jon delivered a talk covering current global hot spots and spent another 45 minutes in Q&A with the Minneapolis Rotary Past-Presidents. The wide-ranging discussions covered a myriad topics—from Ukraine to China to the African Sahel to the state of the US military.
  • The US Intelligence Community
    The US Intelligence Community
    Thu, Jul 17
    Mill City Commons
    Jon Olson, CDR, USN (Ret.), provided an overview on the US Intelligence Community.
  • National Security Update
    National Security Update
    Thu, Mar 27
    Friendship Village
    JR delivered a state-of-the-world national security update
  • Army-Navy Watch Party
    Army-Navy Watch Party
    Sat, Dec 14
    James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW, Post 246
    Go Navy! Beat Army!
  • 8th Annual Rosemont Writers Festival
    8th Annual Rosemont Writers Festival
    Sat, Mar 16
    Steeple Center
    Keynote Address
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