Category Archives: Following Your Passion

Opportunities for Writers

I took a two-month hiatus after successfully completing a self-publishing marathon of writing and bringing eight books to market in eight months. Now, my batteries are re-charged and I’m ready to tackle another type of creative project I’ve never attempted … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure, Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

What Happened When this Man Stopped Listening to “People” and Started Listening to His Heart

http://wblk.com/nervous-man-blows-x-factor-away/?trackback=fbshare_mobile Source: Butch Dority shared this. What a great reminder to us all as to what can happen when we listen to our heart. Wish Love, Russ

Posted in Authentic Living, Beauty, Breakthroughs, Bullying, Choices, Courage, Dreams, Feelings/Emotions, Following Your Passion, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Passion, Talent, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Surprises Regarding My Non-Fiction Book Writing Project

My non-fiction book-writing project is coming together very well. Actually, more precisely, it is splitting apart. Over time, it has become increasingly clear that the topics seem to be divided into two primary categories: Relationships and Life. I have so … Continue reading

Posted in Following Your Passion, Heart, Joy & Happiness, Life, Love, Marriage, My Written Works Misc., Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Relationship Lessons Learned, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Reflections Inspired By a Comment

A comment I received to my last post mentioned that my whole writing experience has mushroomed in the short time she has known me. She wondered if I ever dreamed that everything would come together as fast as it did… … Continue reading

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Update and Clarification

Much of the material for “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” is being drawn on, or derived from, earlier writing or notes that I’d created thinking some day they might come in handy if I ever decided to write … Continue reading

Posted in Abundance, Following Your Passion, Life, LIfe Lessons, My Beliefs, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations, Passion, True Stories I've Written, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Amazon.com Released My Third Children’s Book Today

I’m pleased to announce that Amazon.com released “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too” today.

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Following Your Passion, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

“So Many Caring People In This World”

(This is a re-post for newer readers.) “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To … Continue reading

Posted in Children, Commitment, Compassion, Fear, Following Your Passion, Goodness, Heroes, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Quotes I Love | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Great Birthday Surprise Gift (Actually, Two!)

I just got a great surprise birthday gift: My first two children’s books, “Clyde and I” and “Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly” have already been listed for sale on Amazon.com, a week ahead of schedule. My third … Continue reading

Posted in Following Your Passion, Gifts, Joy & Happiness, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Hearing You, and More Reasons for Considering Changes

Thank you to those of you who provided feedback regarding possible big changes that I mentioned in my last post. Most of those comments indicate a preference that I leave everything all in one blog. I’ve listened. A new blog … Continue reading

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Big Changes Coming

I’ve become increasingly concerned that over time this blog has become a mish-mash of too many different tones and topics. Those who like my posts with quotos (a term I may have coined for photos with quotes) and other humorous … Continue reading

Posted in Change, Choices, Focus, Following Your Passion, Humor, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments