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Today’s Quote

Posted on April 29, 2016 by russtowne

I love this quote and the image with it. One of the things I love about about being a writer is that I can not only see the world, I can create whole new worlds for others to discover. Russ

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To an amazing degree, books from newer authors live or die by the number of reviews they receive. So, I’ve just decided to offer up to three of any of my eBooks in any genre as free gifts from me for … Continue reading →

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One of Life’s Highest Honors

Posted on April 25, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on My Good Time Stories:
Photo Credit: Thomas Leuthard via CC Flickr It was once said that the reason that humans are put into this world is to help and encourage others. Think about it. What makes you…

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bubukles and babblement.

Posted on April 24, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
Shakespeare’s birthplace and The Roald Dahl Museum You might think there’s nothing to link Roald Dahl and William Shakespeare, but there are a few things they have in common… They’ve…

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Kurt Vonnegut on making your soul grow: Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)

Posted on April 24, 2016 by russtowne

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to…

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My Legacy

Posted on April 22, 2016 by russtowne

I feel time ticking so loudly that it tempers my actions and keeps me focused. Without knowing specifics, I know I have precious little time left, and less every day, and that is part of what motivates me to spend … Continue reading →

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The Readings

Posted on April 20, 2016 by russtowne

Some of you have been asking how the book readings went at the elementary school in Moraga, California. I thought I’d already created a post but when I went looking for it couldn’t find it. I apologize for my late post … Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on April 19, 2016 by russtowne

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Book Fair Fun

Posted on April 18, 2016 by russtowne

Some of you requested that I tell you how it went at the book fairs on Saturday and Sunday. The fairs were a lot of work and sometimes grueling, but they were a labor of love. I had a great … Continue reading →