Category Archives: Children’s Picture Books

Book Project & Events Updates

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

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Heeeeeeere’s Sunny!

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

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Cute as a…

Our son Brian holds Raiden, who appears to either be a bug or an alien, perhaps an alien bug. Raiden is such a sweet, good-natured child that he inspired me to dedicate my latest picture children’s book to him, Sunny … Continue reading

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One of My Favorite Things to Do

I read three of my children’s picture books to a class of Kindergarteners today and loved every minute of it. Their reactions to the stories and their questions after each were delightful. When I’d read all three I asked which … Continue reading

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Flying High Without Wings

As many if you know, Clyde was my first children’s book character and has been quite popular in his own right, but he ended up in Wilbur’s shadow as the upside-down duck flew onto the scene. I’m delighted to announce … Continue reading

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“Mysti Z’s Magical Day” Now in Softcover

Mysti Z’s Magical Day is now available in softcover format on Amazon.com. You now have a choice between hardcover and softcover formats. Mysti Z’s Magical Day With Love, Russ

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A Part of Me is Going to Norway

I just signed a book that a man bought to give to a little boy and girl in Europe. Wilbur will soon be winging his way to Norway. It’s a great feeling to know my books are being experienced by … Continue reading

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Sunny Illustrations

My latest children’s picture book project is titled Sunny Saves the Day. It’s about a rambunctious puppy whose antics help a grumpy couple learn to laugh and smile. Jack Wiens has nearly completed all the illustrations, and Karen M. Smith completed … Continue reading

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Wilbur the Duck Flew to #6

      #6 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Animals > More Animals > Ducks & Other Waterfowl I just noticed that as of right now Wilbur has flown to #6 in its category on Amazon’s … Continue reading

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Sunny’s Bouncing Path of Destruction

  That little rascal Sunny is at it again. The poor Grumpadinkles don’t stand a chance with the energetic puppy around. The illustrations by Jack Wiens above and the excerpts below are from my latest children’s picture book project, Sunny … Continue reading

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