A Great Birthday Surprise Gift (Actually, Two!)

Posted on August 21, 2013 by russtowne

I just got a great surprise birthday gift: My first two children’s books, “Clyde and I” and “Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly” have already been listed for sale on Amazon.com, a week ahead of schedule.

My third children’s book, “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too” is scheduled for release by September 30, and my fourth, “Grumbly Grumpadinkle”, before the end of the year.

I’m still having fun and learning a lot, so regardless of what happens to them commercially, I’ve already won.

With Love,
Russ

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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23 Responses to A Great Birthday Surprise Gift (Actually, Two!)

  1. Joan's avatar Joan says:
    August 21, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Happy Birthday, Mr. Towne!

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  2. dianasschwenk's avatar dianasschwenk says:
    August 22, 2013 at 12:45 am

    That’s wonderful news Russ! Oh and Happy Birthday!

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  4. utesmile's avatar utesmile says:
    August 22, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Fantastic! I am so excited with you!

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  5. bulldog's avatar bulldog says:
    August 22, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Well done… how exciting…

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  6. sharechair's avatar sharechair says:
    August 22, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Happy Birthday, and Congratulations, too!

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  7. Kristi's avatar Kristi says:
    August 22, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Happy delayed birthday wishes Russ! Well done with the books. As I’ve said before, you’re inspiring.

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  8. Kristi's avatar Kristi says:
    August 22, 2013 at 11:46 am

    p.s Russ you forgot to add links to your books 😀

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    • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
      August 22, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      GREAT POINT! I just created a new post to remedy my omission. Thank you for your suggestion, Kristi.

      Russ

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      • Kristi's avatar Kristi says:
        August 23, 2013 at 8:06 am

        Yeah good idea. Btw Russ, I couldn’t find your email address on your blog. I have kids bdays coming up and I was looking for the books and wanted to ask you, but couldn’t find your email address. Also another suggestion, why don’t you have a page on your blog to all your books, so it’s easy to find for those of us who want to buy. Just an observation. Hope you don’t mind. 🙂

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        • russtowne's avatar russtowne says:
          August 23, 2013 at 4:41 pm

          Careful, Kristi, with all your good ideas, these books might actually become successful!
          Seriously, thank you for sharing these ideas. Your ideas are always welcome (and tend to be very useful!). I plan to incorporate these new ideas from your latest reply too (hopefully in the next 24 hours)

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          • Kristi's avatar Kristi says:
            August 23, 2013 at 5:47 pm

            haha, your’e welcome Russ! And your books ARE already success. 🙂 You’re inspiring me to quit my fear zone and write an e-book. I’m still thinking of your post where, you mentioned facing your 3 biggest fears. that’s what I’m going to do. thanks.

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  9. MCS Gal's avatar MCS Gal says:
    August 23, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    What a great birthday present. Congratulations.

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