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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.

A Thousand Souls to Save

Posted on October 14, 2017 by russtowne

I found this story both heart-warming and heart-breaking. With Love, Russ A Thousand Souls to Save  

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Misty Reimagined

Posted on October 13, 2017 by russtowne

Since most of my children’s books have had young boys or male animals as their primary characters I’ve been putting additional focus on books with more young female characters. The first of my books that fell into the latter category … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Picture Books, Fantasy, illustrations, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Brian and our 38th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on October 9, 2017 by russtowne

  I confused a lot of people by the way I wrote my post about our son’s promotion ceremony. Brian was the son being promoted. Our other son Ben was there to  honor him. I apologize for the confusion. Above … Continue reading →

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A Major Celebration

Posted on October 9, 2017 by russtowne

My Beloved Heidi, our son Ben, and our grandson Thomas just returned from a whirlwind (6,000 miles in three days) trip to Maryland to experience our son Brian’s pinning ceremony and his taking the oath of office as a Major … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quote

Posted on October 8, 2017 by russtowne

And what a loss to oneself and the world it would be. With Love, Russ

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Just Perfect!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by russtowne

Shortly after the birth of their second child, a husband offered to take his wife shopping for a new dress.  He endured more than two hours of listening to her complaints about which figure flaw each dress accentuated. As she … Continue reading →

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They’re Here & Bigger & Better than Ever!

Posted on October 3, 2017 by russtowne

My first shipments of all three titles arrived last night. Thank you for all those who pre-ordered copies. Buyers in the U.S. saved $3.05-7.99 per title versus the Amazon price! I plan to sign, package, and take your copies to … Continue reading →

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Not Fair Picking on Old People!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by russtowne

Three little boys were bragging about how tough they were. “I’m so tough,” said the first boy, “that I can wear out a pair of shoes in a week.” “Well,” said the second boy, “I’m so tough, I can wear … Continue reading →

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returned to nature.

Posted on September 30, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
“I’m a park ranger in Yosemite National Park and receive many letters from visitors. This is my favorite.” — “no legacy is so rich as honesty.” -william shakespeare — credit:…

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The Whole Flock’s Talking

Posted on September 30, 2017 by russtowne

The whole flock’s talking about my latest project, the second edition of my favorite and most popular children’s book so far, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down. It features a bigger (8.5″ x 11″) trim size, even more illustrations from … Continue reading →

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