Category Archives: Writing

Transcending Distance and Time

Posted on March 22, 2019 by russtowne

One of the many reasons I love to write is that I can sit alone in my little writing nook in the present and create something that can touch, entertain, and connect with the hearts, minds, and spirits of readers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirit, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged distance, spirituality, time, transcendence, writing | 8 Comments

Who’s Creating Whom?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by russtowne

Photo credit: Greg Rakozy I sometimes wonder whether I’m creating my characters or they’re creating me. I suspect it’s some of both. With love, Russ

Posted in Character Creation, Thoughts on Writing, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Character Creation, Thoughts on Writing | 6 Comments

Posted on August 18, 2018 by russtowne

Photo by Martin Adams on Unsplash A heart-felt thank you to the many kind people who are my wings and inspire me to learn to fly. It’s a beautiful feeling to step off into the unknown every day knowing there … Continue reading →

Posted in Kindness, Love, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged flying, gratitude, image, kindness, Love | 4 Comments

My Writer’s Lair

Posted on June 10, 2018 by russtowne

I’ve often been curious as to where writers go when they create their worlds. In case you’ve ever wondered where I go, the above are images of my writer’s lair. You may notice the ever-present dogs and at least one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged images, office, retreat, writer, writing | 25 Comments

My Adventure Into Action

Posted on January 26, 2018 by russtowne

My evolution as a writer for an adult audience, especially my fiction writing, often begins with a story idea or hook that I develop into a very short story. At times the creations are so short they qualify as flash … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged action, adventure, author, project updates, writing | 6 Comments

The Best Thing About Being a Writer

Posted on January 19, 2018 by russtowne

I’ve begun exploring Goodreads in earnest. I highly recommend it for writers and readers. One of its many features gives readers the opportunity to ask questions of writers. Below is a question from the site and my answer. What … Continue reading →

Posted in A Writer's Journey, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Goodreads, readers, writers | 4 Comments

Dream Meld

Posted on October 27, 2016 by russtowne

It’s happened. Dreams of real life and imagined life via one of my fiction stories joined together into a mind-tripping dream meld last night. I believe I accidentally set myself up for it when I added a brief dream sequence … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged author, dreams, fiction, story, writing | 12 Comments

Writing and Breathing

Posted on October 18, 2016 by russtowne

Writing often comes to me as easy as breathing, though sometimes it feels as if I’m breathing at the top of Mount Everest. With Love, Russ

Posted in Humor, Quip, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged breathing, humor, Mt. Everest, Quip, writing | 7 Comments

An Announcement and Opportunity

Posted on October 16, 2016 by russtowne

I just finished the initial full draft of my first official novella-length story, titled It Was Her Eyes. I’ve never been more proud of my writing nor felt more like a writer than when I typed “The End” after completing this phase of … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta Readers, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged author, beta readers, book updates, writer | 17 Comments

Free at Last (for the Next 2.5 Months)

Posted on October 14, 2016 by russtowne

I love nearly everything about investing and my wealth management business. A big exception to that is when it comes to quarterly letter time. I typically send report letters to my Clients during the first two weeks of each new … Continue reading →