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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.

Rhythmical Creation

Posted on March 3, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kevin Barrett's Blog:
I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of beauty.   —  Edgar Allan Poe . On This Day In: 2016 In The Beginning 2015 False Gods 2014…

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Ego Echoes

Posted on February 24, 2017 by russtowne

I sometimes get hit by waves of memories of negative things people have said to me over the years. But most are merely ego echoes from which I’ve already learned the lessons offered. They aren’t reflections of the present on which I’m focused. With Love, … Continue reading →

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Adulting School

Posted on February 24, 2017 by russtowne

I think this is a great idea and hope it catches on. Adulting School With Love, Russ

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Clever Girl

Posted on February 24, 2017 by russtowne

today’sFUNNY=========================== Many years ago in a small  village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was an awful, mean man, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed … Continue reading →

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A Quote from a Book I’m Reading

Posted on February 23, 2017 by russtowne

“It is good to say that you are afraid,” Sakim said. “It is not good to be too bold. A little fear makes a man think. It is better to be a little afraid and yet do what has to … Continue reading →

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A Little Sign for Readers…

Posted on February 20, 2017 by russtowne

And writers! With Love, Russ

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Just sit and read

Posted on February 19, 2017 by russtowne

I love these quote and this post. Reading is all these things and more to me. With Love, Russ

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‘And by the way…’ Sylvia Plath on the worst enemy to creativity

Posted on February 19, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. Sylvia Plath

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Update On My Queries to Agents

Posted on February 16, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve sent out 39 query letters to literary agents in the eleven days since I decided to do so. So far, I have received five rejection letters (actually, they were emails as that is how it is done these days.) Most … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference in a Creative Way

Posted on February 16, 2017 by russtowne

I love to read about efforts that combine the resources of non-profits with profitable companies for the good of society. The article linked below appears to me to fall into that category.  Way to go, Amazon and FareStart! I see this as … Continue reading →

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