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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.

Cover Reveal: “Slices of Life”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of the non-fiction anthology, Slices of Life. The book should be released within a week. For newer bloggers: If you click on the image, you’ll probably be able to make it bigger and easier to … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Life, LIfe Lessons, Love, Making Memories, Non-Fiction, Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

The joy of friendship

Posted on September 22, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on Peace, Love and Patchouli:
Words read from another world Oceans away the voice on paper Fills the soul with smiles. To shelter the heart with kindness And sweeping away the rain with the sun, The umbrella of…

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“Here”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t normally post fiction on this blog, but I believe this story falls within the tone and theme of this site. With love, Russ Here By Russ Towne An older, distinguished-looking man met me at the boat. He had an … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Community, Connection/Connecting, Contentment, My Beliefs, Optimism, Short Stories, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

My First Novella: Mongoose and Black Snake

Posted on September 19, 2014 by russtowne

I wanted you to be the first to know that I’ve decided to write my first novella. Its working title is “Mongoose and Black Snake.” I believe it is a suspenseful thriller with a lot of action. Although I’ve written about … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Choices, Connection/Connecting, Fear, Fiction, Growth/Learning, My Beliefs, Story Writing Adventures, Suspense, Thriller, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

A Simple act of Kindness in an Otherwise Crazy World Becomes a Teaching Moment

Posted on September 19, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on Kindness Blog:
A Simple act of Kindness in an Otherwise Crazy World Becomes a Teaching Moment by Kevin and Michelle Rivoli Elwyn Caldwell, 90, in Auburn, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. (Kevin Rivoli | krivoli@syacuse.com) The other…

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Choices

Posted on September 16, 2014 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
— image credit: trevor burke

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Rainstorm Revelry on a Cloudless Day

Posted on September 16, 2014 by russtowne

I love rainstorms, reveling in the many sounds they make, the feel of raindrops on my skin, the sight of each as it splash-dances onto whatever it touches, the way rainstorms freshen the air, and the promise in the very … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Awareness, Beauty, Blessings, Gratitude, Nature | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Amazon Book Ratings & Offer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by russtowne

Amazon Book Ratings & Offer I’m pleased to report that as of the time I write this, of the 8 of my books that have been rated on Amazon.com, 7 have Amazon’s highest 5-Star rating. Thank you to all the … Continue reading →

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Kindness Was The Name Of The Game

Posted on September 10, 2014 by russtowne

Kindness Was the Name of the Game By Russ Towne In 2012 my wife and I experienced a most unusual baseball game between the Giants and the Yankees. During it we got to see a 5-run homer, a batter run … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Children, Commitment, Community, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Goodness, Inspiring, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, True Stories I've Written, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Connections

Posted on September 9, 2014 by russtowne

I sometimes hear from readers that something I wrote inspired tears. I love to hear when something that comes from my heart and spirit creates such a close connection with the hearts and spirits of others that happy or healing … Continue reading →

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