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My​ First Western Romance Novel!

Posted on April 30, 2019 by russtowne

I just finished the first draft of my first-ever western romance book. It’s now in the hands of my editor, and I hope it will soon be in the hands of many readers. It’s titled, “Longshots of the Heart.” And … Continue reading →

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My First Box Set!

Posted on April 29, 2019 by russtowne

My top-selling western three-volume series featuring Patch and Gus will soon be available as a box set on Amazon.com! With love, Russ  

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A Romantic Experiment

Posted on April 26, 2019 by russtowne

My experiment with turning my books into audiobooks has been a great success. They’re already outselling all other formats except ebooks, even including the direct sales of my physical books at book events (which tend to do well themselves.) My … Continue reading →

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Ute, Of Course!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by russtowne

One of my current projects is an anthology about mountain men. My tale involves two desperate people from very different cultures who must work together to survive and to attempt to right a major wrong. One of the protagonists is a … Continue reading →

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Western Romance

Posted on April 17, 2019 by russtowne

The collaborative effort between Holly Bargo and me, Six Shots Each Gun, has been described as a western romance. I enjoy having a touch of romance in my western shoot-’em-ups and am toying with doing a project where action, suspense, and … Continue reading →

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Taxing Humor

Posted on April 15, 2019 by russtowne

To all who suffered the maddening tax forms and found you owe substantially more money this year than last, I offer my condolences and this humor, courtesy of http://www.mikeysFunnies.com: There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his … Continue reading →

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A Tax Funny

Posted on April 12, 2019 by russtowne

  I rarely use the words “tax and “funny” together in the same phrase or title, but in the case of the joke below it seemed fitting. By the way, good luck with your taxes this year. May the total … Continue reading →

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A Positive Surprise in Tough Times

Posted on April 11, 2019 by russtowne

It’s been a tough few years for the Rodriguez children. Both their parents died of cancer. But twenty-year-old Samantha stepped up and began raising her five siblings alone.   Their community got together and donated a new car to the struggling family. A gift … Continue reading →

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His Wife Probably Wasn’t Laughing

Posted on April 9, 2019 by russtowne

As the manager of our hospital’s softball team, I was responsible for returning equipment to the proper owners at the end of the season. When I walked into the surgery department carrying a bat that belonged to one of the … Continue reading →

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Every Which Way

Posted on April 8, 2019 by russtowne

The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way the long-awaited sequel to The Duck Who Flew Upside Down is now available on Amazon.com as an audiobook! The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way With love, Russ    

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