Category Archives: My Written Works Misc.

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

I’ve Just Released Tickletoe Tree Poetry

Posted on May 8, 2016 by russtowne

Tickletoe Tree Poetry Tickletoe Tree Poetry is available now. I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d help spread the word. I created it to help introduce to youngsters how fun poetry can be. You’ll meet hilarious and heart-warming characters such as Clyde the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Poetry, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rhyming, Spreading the Word About My Books, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

A Beautiful Memory in the Making

Posted on January 31, 2016 by russtowne

It’s here! I just received a copy of A Berkshire Tale written by dear blogging friend and fellow author Claremary Sweeney! I sent this message to her and am sharing it with all of you because it reminded me of an earlier post where I attempted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Memories, My Written Works Misc., Nature, Writing | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

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

My First Novelette

Posted on December 6, 2015 by russtowne

I’m writing a story that has the working title of “Santa’s Helper.” It is an action/adventure/mystery/crime fiction. I hope for it to be my first electronic novelette (defined as a single story that is 7,500 to 17,500 words)/e-novelette. The genesis for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, book, Fiction, My Written Works Misc., mystery, Mystery/Mysteries, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Santa’s Helper: The Beginning of a New Short Fiction Story

Posted on December 1, 2015 by russtowne

Hi. I’ve been so focused on releasing several children’s books that I’ve not written a new fiction story for adults in months. Well, finally a story has begun to bubble up for me. The working title is called Santa’s Helper. The … Continue reading →

Posted in My Written Works Misc., mystery, Mystery/Mysteries, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Last Dance

Posted on October 16, 2015 by russtowne

(Genesis: When I saw two falling leaves swirl around each other as they fell to the ground, they reminded me of two lovers dancing.)   Last Dance They clung tightly Knowing when they leapt It would be forever Flirted with … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, My Written Works Misc., Poetry | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Misty Zebracorn is on the Loose!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by russtowne

Misty Zebracorn Available Now on Amazon.com! My latest book Misty Zebracorn was recently released by Amazon.com! It is a shorter book with a simpler story than most of my children’s books and I think kids 2 to 4 or 5 years old … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Misty Zebracorn, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rhyming, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged , , , , | 13 Comments

Grumpadinkles or Grrumpadinkles?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by russtowne

My book The Grumpadinkles remains on schedule to be released this month. A few minutes ago I received a message where someone had accidentally spelled Grumpadinkles with two “r’s.” At first I laughed because they are supposed to be grumpy and … Continue reading →

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You

Posted on October 4, 2015 by russtowne

You Seemingly from out of nowhere Thoughts of you drift gently into my mind. They linger for moments then fade away As dew on a sunny day. Leaving a small and wistful smile in their wake. The journey from heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Loss, Love, Memories, My Written Works Misc., Poetry, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments