Category Archives: Book Releases

Desperate Journeys

Posted on May 31, 2018 by russtowne

I wanted to give to you the first glimpse of the front and back covers of my latest book, Desperate Journeys. It’s my first book exclusively featuring suspenseful, action-packed crime stories. I plan to release it in softcover format next week. … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Book Releases, Cover Design, Cover Reveal, crime, Suspense, Uncategorized | Tagged action, book release, Cover Reveal, crime, suspense | 8 Comments

Heroes

Posted on May 26, 2018 by russtowne

Over the years, many of my heroes have fallen from the pedestals on which I put them. But some have withstood the test of time. The image above is of one of my childhood heroes. I knew him then as … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Book Releases, crime, Suspense, Uncategorized | Tagged action, book, Clint Walker, suspense, update | 10 Comments

The Shot Rang Out

Posted on April 4, 2018 by russtowne

The Shot Rang Out is a book of 500-word western stories written by 52 authors. I’m one of them. Scott Harris compiled the book. It should be released in about two weeks. It’s been a fun project and we may … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Book Releases, Uncategorized, Westerns | Tagged anthologies, book, image, stories, western | 9 Comments

Book Project & Events Updates

Posted on March 18, 2018 by russtowne

I’ve just sent the third story in my book of action and suspense crime dramas to Beta Readers. The story is “The Misunderstanding.” It’s about a family who enrages a violent psychopath when they accidentally take his suitcase instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Autographed Copies of My Books, Book Events and Interviews, Book Releases, books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged beta, books, events, project updates, signed books | 5 Comments

Heeeeeeere’s Sunny!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by russtowne

My latest children’s picture book Sunny Saves the Day has been released via Amazon in hardcover format. Sunny Saves the Day It will be released in softcover format shortly Kindle eBook format eventually. Jack Wiens illustrated it and Kristi Towne … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', dogs, picture, puppies | 9 Comments

Mysti Z has Arrived!

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

I’m delighted to announce that the hardcover edition of Mysti Z’s Magical Day is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com! Mysti Z’s Magical Day I love how this book turned out and believe it is likely to become one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon, Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', Mysti, picture | 15 Comments

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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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 →

Posted in Animals, Book Releases, books, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', duck, geese, picture | 8 Comments

What I’ve Been Up to Lately

Posted on September 23, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve learned a lot in the 4-1/2 years since I published my first book. I’m putting that knowledge and experience to work not only with my new titles such as the recently released Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon and Flora … Continue reading →

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Flora Belle the Carousel Horse

Posted on December 15, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to introduce one of the co-stars of my latest book project for young children titled, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. Flora Belle is a carousel horse who loves what she does but sometimes gets bored and decides to go on … Continue reading →