Category Archives: Fiction I’ve Written

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 →

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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 →

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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  

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Four Book Project Updates

Posted on September 14, 2016 by russtowne

I just finished writing the text for a book titled, Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! It’s a humorous and heartwarming non-fiction piece that gives readers useful information for dealing with children from toddler-age through late teens. It will also be a … Continue reading →

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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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They Were Dancing in the Streets!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by russtowne

Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies   I received a Christmas day surprise when I went onto Amazon.com to find Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies was released on Christmas Eve! This is the story that my co-writer Josh Friedman and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Family "Fun", Fiction, Fiction I've Written, My Written Works Misc., Teamwork, Uncategorized, Working with a Co-Writer, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Posted on August 12, 2015 by russtowne

I just received an email announcing that my story Afterglow has been accepted for inclusion into a Halloween-themed anthology. I’ve just sent a rough draft of the story to an editor, but you can read it in its present form at Imaginings of a Grateful … Continue reading →

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The Results Are in

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

A heart-felt thank you for all those who took time out of your busy lives to share your preference regarding the V.G. and Me line construction. Option #1 (with its longer lines)  crushed Option #2 by a ratio of about 2.5 to … Continue reading →

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Zach and the Toad Who Road the Bull

Posted on June 4, 2015 by russtowne

Dear friends: I don’t normally post my fiction stories on this blog but decided to make an exception in this case. The story below is a (hopefully) humorous rhyming story for children of all ages. May it brighten the day … Continue reading →

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