Author Archives: David Bulitt

DB and Julie took CARD GAME to the beach last week where we were hosted by the terrific folks at Bethany Beach Books in Bethany Beach and Browseabout Books in Rehoboth. Several friends dropped by to say hello and many more, new to CARD GAME, came in to talk and pick up their copy. With the summer tour at an end, DB will begin making appearances at local book clubs this fall.  Tap him at db@davidbulitt.com if your club is interested in having him come by and talk CARD GAME with your club!

It was a big night last Thursday at The Burger Bar in Palm Beach Gardens.  Close to a hundred people showed up to grab a book and take a spot at the CARD GAME table.  Thanks to the supremely talented Cheryl Baldwin of Sweet Boo Designs and Jenn Schnipper of Marketing Divaz for putting the night together.  In the category of “what are parents for?”, a big thank you also to mine, Bob and Marci Bulitt, for bringing many of their friends by to say hello.

Ben Franklin? Thomas Jefferson?  John Adams?  Big whoop.  The true American hero for an Independence Day celebration?  Joey Chestnut, the King of the Hot Dog, of course.  While the rest of us grab a cold beer, enjoy some fireworks or time on the beach, King Joey will be looking to earn a ninth consecutive title in the July 4 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island.

And you think Joey just shows up to chow down on 60 plus dogs?  Not exactly.  “When I’m in training, I eat no solid food except hot dogs for six weeks,” Joey told a reporter recently.  In addition to the “dog only” diet, Joey does a few prep runs in which he knocks back as many as 70 hot dogs and buns.

Last year, Joey won his eighth straight title, consuming 61 hot dogs and buns. And, to keep him well rounded, Joey does not just stick to hot dogs.  He once ate nine pounds of turkey in ten minutes.  This year he expects, once again, to reign supreme, and win the $40k prize that goes to Nathan’s champ.

Imagine the fireworks after.

June was a busy month filled with CARD GAME release events. From Dominic’s in Silver Spring to Grillmarx in Olney as well as other appearances in Olney, Bethesda and Annapolis, DB and his wife, Julie, worked to spread the CARD GAME “word”.  A highlight of the month was DB’s signing at the Rockville BARNES AND NOBLE location on June 14.

We are looking forward to taking the CARD GAME bandwagon down south, for our next appearance at The Burger Bar in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on July 16.

Thanks to all for coming out and supporting DB, Julie and the book!