Hi, my name is Russ Towne and I’m honored that The Story Reading Ape is sharing this information with you.

My hope is that readers will experience truth and kindness in my writing, and that it will remind them of the greatness within themselves and others.

I believe in doing what I love and in listening the whispers of my heart.

I didn’t think I had a creative bone in my body until I was in my fifties. Then an email from a friend changed my life. Denis Loiseau, an accomplished songwriter, sent one of his latest creations to me and asked what I thought of it. I replied with the areas I thought were great just as they were, and mentioned some parts I believed could use further work. He agreed with my assessments and invited me to co-write a song with him.

Despite my serious doubts that I’d…