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Last Hurrah

Posted on May 11, 2018 by russtowne

Nature appears to have once again shut off the spigot where I live in California, but the poppies at our home appear determined to go out in a gorgeous golden blaze of glory. Thanks for the awesome show, my flowery … Continue reading →

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Made Me Smile and Remember

Posted on May 9, 2018 by russtowne

I looked up from my desk a few minutes ago and saw Rusty Bear sharing his bench with a squirrel. The furry-tailed critter was in the same posture as his redwood friend, sitting and looking at me. By the time … Continue reading →

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More California Gold

Posted on May 7, 2018 by russtowne

I love orange flowers, California golden poppies most of all. They draw and keep my eyes with a power unlike any other color or blossom. These images are of some of the poppies in our front yard. My eyes are … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Fact

Posted on May 7, 2018 by russtowne

Bad news for vanilla ice cream fans: Vanilla now costs more than silver! Ice Cream Pricier Than Silver Sources: BBC, Yahoo Finance With Love, Russ  

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A Little Magic Every Hour

Posted on May 5, 2018 by russtowne

These images are of a beautiful and magical clock featuring glittering Swarovski crystals my Beloved gave to me for my office. At the top of each hour it briefly plays a classic song and the numbers dance, creating various shares and … Continue reading →

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One of Those Moments

Posted on April 30, 2018 by russtowne

It happened again. I was working in my new office for the first time this morning doing something I love for my investment Clients and myself when a chorus of bird songs caused me to stop and listen through my … Continue reading →

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The Power of Using Beta Readers

Posted on April 30, 2018 by russtowne

I just finished writing an unedited draft of a story of action and suspense titled “Blood Oaths” and sent it to my beta readers last night. I’ve already received helpful feedback that will help me enhance my story. One of … Continue reading →

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The Shot Rang Out

Posted on April 29, 2018 by russtowne

The Shot Rang Out an anthology of 500-word western stories featuring my yarn “Mary’s Medicine” has just been released as a paperback! Fifty-one western authors accepted best-selling author Scott Harris’ invitation to write precisely 500-word stories that included these sentences exactly … Continue reading →

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I Love Every Aspect of this Story

Posted on April 28, 2018 by russtowne

Strangers meet on a subway. A forty-year-old father struggling with math problems he hasn’t seen for thirty years so he can help his young son do better in school. Seated next to him is a man who used to be … Continue reading →

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Modern Mouse Write Up

Posted on April 19, 2018 by russtowne

Not Just Any Kids’ Books Russ Towne (Campbell, CA) Russ Towne wrote his first children’s book in 2013 at the announcement of his first grandchild. Since then, he’s amassed a written collection of over 30 books! You’ll find a variety … Continue reading →

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