Category Archives: My Written Works Misc.

Surprises Regarding My Non-Fiction Book Writing Project

Posted on November 9, 2013 by russtowne

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 "From the Heart of a Grateful Man", "Refections of a Grteful Man", author, book, books, heart, Life, Love, non-fiction, reflections, Relationships, self-publishing, writing | 16 Comments

The Duck Who Flew Upside Down and a Quote

Posted on October 18, 2013 by russtowne

My fourth book, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, was released today. I invite you to check it out and please spread the word! Thank you! Fun Quote (and perhaps related to the above announcement): “A little nonsense now and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Dreams, Fun, Humor, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, My Written Works Misc., Quotes I Love, Wisdom, Writing | Tagged book, books, cherished, children's author, children's books, children's stories, children's writer, childrens', Eileen Duck, Eileen the Duck, Roald Dahl, stories, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, Wilbur, Wilbur Duck, Wilbur Mallard, Wilbur the duck, Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down, wisest | 18 Comments

A 5-Run Homer!

Posted on September 11, 2013 by russtowne

In 2012 I experienced a most unusual baseball game between the Giants and the Yankees. During it I got to see a 5-run homer, a batter run the bases backwards, players skipping in the outfield and doing somersaults in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Children, Commitment, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Fun, Heroes, Humor, Inspiring, Kindness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Youth | Tagged author, challenged, challenges, fun, heart-warming, humor, inspirational, joy, K-1, non-fiction, special ed teacher, Special Education, teacher, tears, Touching, uplifting, writer, writing | 13 Comments

Why I Write Children’s Books

Posted on August 17, 2013 by russtowne

I write children’s books because I love telling stories, especially to children. I love the looks of wonder and delight as they experience and become part of each adventure. I love children, and entertaining them. I love writing and creating … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Fear, Following Your Passion, My Beliefs, My Written Works Misc., Writing | Tagged "Clyde and I", author, children's books, children's stories, Clyde giraffe, green giraffe, Grumbly Grumpadinkle, Hippita Hippo, pet kindness named Love, Rusty Bear, Wendy Goodlight, writer | 4 Comments

“Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”

Posted on June 19, 2013 by russtowne

Here are some excerpts and illustrations from my second children’s book. It’s titled “Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too”. It is scheduled for release at the end of September, and will be a part of my Kickstarter Crowd-sourcing campaign (which could … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Animals, Challenges, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Choices, Compassion, Courage, Friendship, Goodness, Gratitude, Heroes, Inspiring, Kindness, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Teamwork | Tagged birds, carved bear, children's book, courage, crowd-sourcing, crowdsourcing, fear, friends, Heroes, Kickstarter, redwood trees, Rusty, Rusty Bear, Rusty Bear and Thomas, Thomas, write, written, wrote | 20 Comments

Clyde and I

Posted on May 29, 2013 by russtowne

OK, this post is going to take some explaining first. In a recent reply to a comment made by fellow blogger and friend Diana S providing an update on the song that she and her daughter’s generosity inspired, I joked … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Friendship, Fun, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Poetry I Wrote, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged banana, bedtime, bedtime story, child, children, children's poem, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, children's story, fun, giraffe, grandparent, humor, pain in the neck, parents, poem, poet, poetry, rain, read, reading, story | 8 Comments

To See How High They Can Fly

Posted on March 27, 2013 by russtowne

Sometimes words start forming in my head And that can be a good place to start But I’m happier with what I write When words start flowing from my heart For it’s from there my spirit sings And helps my … Continue reading →

Posted in My Written Works Misc., Poetry I Wrote, Spirit | Tagged heart, poem, poetry, spirit | 4 Comments

A Magnificent Banquet

Posted on February 5, 2013 by russtowne

I believe that wanting to feel connected is a very real human need, but if by joining any group I am required to feel disconnected from any other part of humankind, the price of membership is too high. It would … Continue reading →