Author Archives: russtowne

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 Tale of Two Trees

Posted on May 23, 2017 by russtowne

I love cherries. My Beloved bought and planted two cherry trees for me. One is healthy, growing fast, and had a big first crop of cherries this year. The second tree is tiny. Shortly after it was planted it partially … Continue reading →

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Genuine Tragedies

Posted on May 17, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kevin Barrett's Blog:
Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong.? They are conflicts between two rights. ?? ?? –? Georg Hegel . On This Day In: 2016 Why I’m Scared Of?November…

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moms.

Posted on May 14, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
happy mother’s day to all who do the mothering, have been mothered, or are in the circus. sometimes it’s one and the same.

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Without Love

Posted on May 12, 2017 by russtowne

Without love life is but a withered flower. May your days be filled with love and other blessings. Russ

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Wise Mommy

Posted on May 11, 2017 by russtowne

(The photo is of my grandson Thomas and captures the joyful feelings expressed in the story below.) I’d seen this story before but it resonated so deeply with me as I read it again that I wanted to share it with you. … Continue reading →

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Free: Kindle eBook & Email Newsletter!

Posted on May 6, 2017 by russtowne

I’m creating a FREE newsletter titled Russ Towne’s Children’s Stories and to celebrate I’m offering ONE of the following for those who subscribe to it: FREE: Your choice of ONE of my children’s books in the Kindle eBook format. OR Three for $1: Your choice of any THREE of my children’s books … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Newsletters, Special Offers, Uncategorized | Tagged children's books, Newsletters, Special Offers, stories | 5 Comments

Friends Flying High

Posted on May 1, 2017 by russtowne

This is a scene from one of my latest children’s book projects, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adventure, Animals, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, carousel, childrens', dragons, horses | 7 Comments

Among Giants

Posted on May 1, 2017 by russtowne

My Beloved and I hiked along Purissima Creek through giant redwoods, luscious ferns, waterfalls, fields of horsetails, and flowering redwood sorrel today. It was a gorgeous day. We’re grateful to live so close to so much beauty. With Love, Russ