Category Archives: Fiction

My Adventure Into Action

Posted on January 26, 2018 by russtowne

My evolution as a writer for an adult audience, especially my fiction writing, often begins with a story idea or hook that I develop into a very short story. At times the creations are so short they qualify as flash … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged action, adventure, author, project updates, writing | 6 Comments

Any 5 Softcover OR 3 Hardcover Signed Books from this List for $20!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by russtowne

Plus FREE SHIPPING via Media Mail. All books will be signed by their respective authors (except the anthologies involving many writers.) While supplies last. I’m sorry, but due to much higher shipping costs and substantially greater paperwork required for international shipping, … Continue reading →

Posted in books, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Special Offers, Uncategorized | Tagged books, children's fiction, non-fiction, savings, special deals | 8 Comments

The Kindle eBook Version of “Eyes” Has Been Released

Posted on November 21, 2016 by russtowne

The Kindle eBook version of It Was Her Eyes has just been released via Amazon and KDP. The softcover and hardcover versions should be released in the next ten days. With Love, Russ

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fiction, New Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged action, adventure, fantasy, New Releases, western | 12 Comments

Cover Reveal: It Was Her Eyes

Posted on November 19, 2016 by russtowne

Here is the front cover of my soon-to-be-released first novella, It Was Her Eyes. Joleene Naylor created it, and the eyes in the image are courtesy of Can Stock Photo & StephanieZieber. With Love, Russ

Posted in Action, Adventure, Cover Design, Cover Reveal, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Uncategorized | Tagged action, adventure, cover, fiction, reveal | 11 Comments

A Fitting Tribute to a Great Man

Posted on November 5, 2016 by russtowne

Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book and movie character. He is a model of manhood to me. (And he was created by a woman.) Atticus was powerfully portrayed by Gregory Peck, who said it was his … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged Atticus Finch, book, Gregory Peck, movie, To Kill a Mockingbird | 10 Comments

Two Down

Posted on October 3, 2016 by russtowne

I finished and sent to my editor drafts of my two new hopefully humorous and heartwarming book projects, “Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter” (about Parenting) and “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?” (about Marriage.) It’s nice to have … Continue reading →

Posted in book, Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, True Stories I've Written, Uncategorized | Tagged author, book, fiction, non-fiction, stories | 11 Comments

Enchantress

Posted on July 24, 2016 by russtowne

Here’s another excerpt from my current writing project, It Was Her Eyes. You can learn more about the story and the project at https://imaginingsofagratefulman.com Imaginings of a Grateful Man Enchantress I noticed her the moment I walked into the guest bedroom of … Continue reading →

Posted in Believe, Fiction, My Written Works Misc., Paranormal/Supernatural, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | 8 Comments

An Excerpt From My Latest Book

Posted on July 14, 2016 by russtowne

I thought you might enjoy reading an excerpt from my latest fiction writing project for grownups. The story is titled It Was Her Eyes. It is un-edited and likely will go through multiple more revisions, but several of you have said … Continue reading →

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Another Journey Into the Unknown

Posted on June 30, 2016 by russtowne

I have just cast off on another journey into the unknown down the Creative River. I have no idea how long this journey may be, where I’ll end up, or even if I’ll be able to complete it, but the … Continue reading →

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Touched

Posted on April 2, 2016 by russtowne

My eBook Touched is now being featured on the home page of ChoosyBookworm. It is a book of my fiction stories. The listing says the price is $2.99 but I just changed the price so if you buy it through … Continue reading →