Category Archives: Children’s Picture Books

Look What Just Flew In

Posted on May 1, 2019 by russtowne

The e-book version! The Ducks Who Flew Upside Down Love, Russ

Posted in Children's Picture Books, eBooks, New Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', ducks, New Releases, picture | 2 Comments

I Can Be Such a Slow Learner Sometimes!

Posted on April 30, 2019 by russtowne

The long-awaited sequel to my Bestseller “The Duck Who Flew Upside Down” has finally arrived on Amazon as a Softcover book! I’m such a publishing genius that it only took me THREE YEARS to realize, DUH, I ought to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Audiobooks, Children's Picture Books, New Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', New Releases, picture, softcover | 2 Comments

Saving Tom Turkey

Posted on March 28, 2019 by russtowne

Here is a scene from The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way where Loopy distracts an eagle to save Tom Turkey. Illustrator Josh Mcgill captures the moment well. The children’s picture book will be released in April. With love, Russ

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, illustrations, illustrations and Sketches, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', duck, illustration, picture | 8 Comments

Sketches for The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way

Posted on March 24, 2019 by russtowne

I’m blessed that Josh McGill is illustrating my next two children’s books. These are sketches for the first sequel to my top selling book The Duck Who Flew Upside Down. It’s been on Amazon’s Bestselling children’s book list for its … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, illustrations and Sketches, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', duck, sketches, Wilbur | 9 Comments

Cover for Wilbur Sequel & News for Another

Posted on March 15, 2019 by russtowne

I’ve enjoyed writing the sequel to Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down so much that I’ve begun writing a third one featuring Wilbur and the rest of his wacky family and unusual flock as they help a family of … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Cover Reveal, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', ducks, picture, stories | 4 Comments

A Sketch of a Possible Cover Idea

Posted on March 15, 2019 by russtowne

My Illustrator Josh McGill is creating a cover illustration for my next children’s book, ebook, and audiobook, all titled The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way. I thought you’d enjoy a peek at a concept sketch for it. With love, Russ

Posted in Children's Picture Books, illustrations and Sketches, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', cover, picture, sketch | 4 Comments

Happenings

Posted on October 12, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Mahir Uysal via Unsplash.com Hi, everyone! I plan to be at the Great Valley Bookfest tomorrow, Saturday 10/13. I’d love to visit with readers who hail from that neck of the woods. Come on down and say hi. … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Events and Interviews, book fairs, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized, Westerns | Tagged book events, book fair, Children's Picture Books, Great Valley Bookfest, Westerns | 8 Comments

A Fun Adventure

Posted on May 19, 2018 by russtowne

I love doing author readings to youngsters in schools, libraries, and elsewhere. They’re fun and I’m delighted to experience the reactions of the children and adults to my creations. Such adventures often yield surprises. I had two amazing surprises the … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Readings/Guest Readings, Children, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged author reading, books, children, guest reading, picture | 13 Comments

Wilbur Made Me a Best Selling Author

Posted on March 29, 2018 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that The Duck Who Flew Upside Down became an Amazon Best Seller. I’m still taking it in, but I have to admit it feels mighty good to achieve the milestone of being a Best Selling author. Thank you … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Seller Status, Children's Picture Books, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged Best Seller, books, childrens', picture, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down | 14 Comments

You’re Invited!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by russtowne

You’re invited! Free admission and free parking. Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair– Silicon Valley Edition – SUNNYVALE Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fremont High School, 1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd., Sunnyvale. http://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com and Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair – … Continue reading →