Category Archives: Writing

Clyde and Blossom the Butterfly Team Up to Encourage Early Childhood Literacy

Posted on August 6, 2015 by russtowne

Clyde and Blossom http://childrenreadytolearn.com/blossom-and-walter/blossom-reads-to-you/ The above links take you to videos featuring Pamela Beckford (aka Blossom the Butterfly) reading all three of my Clyde stories, and books from other writers. The shows can be seen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComcyobVdFKg2FzBT0m5W8g This is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun Vids, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', stories, videos, youtube | 6 Comments

The Results Are in

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

A heart-felt thank you for all those who took time out of your busy lives to share your preference regarding the V.G. and Me line construction. Option #1 (with its longer lines) crushed Option #2 by a ratio of about 2.5 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction I've Written, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', fun, funny, stories | 5 Comments

Which Do You Prefer?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

For one of my children’s stories, V.G. and Me, I’m debating between using the following two formats. I’d greatly appreciate your opinion as to which of the two options below you prefer. Which feels easier and more fun to read, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rhyming, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', fun, funny, stories | 31 Comments

Zach and the Toad Who Road the Bull

Posted on June 4, 2015 by russtowne

Dear friends: I don’t normally post my fiction stories on this blog but decided to make an exception in this case. The story below is a (hopefully) humorous rhyming story for children of all ages. May it brighten the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Fun, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Short Stories, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged Backer, bull, funny, humorous, story, toad | 18 Comments

My Muse Has a Wicked Sense of Humor

Posted on March 29, 2015 by russtowne

My muse has an incredible sense of timing and wicked sense of humor. She thinks it’s hilarious to wait until the middle of the night and then wake me up with story ideas and dreams that could be turned into … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Adversity, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, My Written Works Misc., mystery, Mystery/Mysteries, Short Stories, Story Writing Adventures, Suspense, Writing | Tagged adventure, fiction, muse, mystery, stories, suspense, thriller, writing | 10 Comments

Touched

Posted on March 5, 2015 by russtowne

I’m delighted to announce my fourteenth book is scheduled for release on Amazon.com and elsewhere on April 5, 2015. It is titled Touched and subtitled Speculative and Flash Fiction. It is the second of my fiction short story anthologies. The first, … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Story Writing Adventures, Thriller, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged Amazon, Amazon.com, flash fiction, Russ Towne, speculative fiction, stories, touched | 14 Comments

“Clyde and Friends” is the Highest-Rated Children’s App on ITB!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by russtowne

I recently discovered that the children’s app featuring my “Clyde and Friends” characters is the highest rated of about 150 children’s app on Interactive Touch Books site. That was a pleasant surprise, and I’m delighted that it is entertaining children … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged children's apps, Clyde and Friends, highest-rated, Interactive Touch Books, ITB, kid's app | 24 Comments

“Ki-Gra’s REALLY, REALLY Big Day!” has been Released on Amazon in time for the Holidays!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by russtowne

With Love, Russ

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged animals, birds, children's books, chipmunks, deer, friends, friendships, raccoons, read-to-me, young children | 9 Comments

“Slices of Life” has Been Released!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that Slices of Life has been released and is available on Amazon.com! Slices of Life is an anthology of the selected non-fiction stories. From heart-warming memories of childhood, to humorous perspectives on aging and inspiring stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Connection/Connecting, Courage, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Dreams, Generosity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Healing, Humor, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, Kindness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loss, Love, Making Memories, Making the World a Better Place, Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Optimism, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Success, Talent, Teamwork, Time, True Stories I've Written, Truth, Unexpected Pleasures, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged aging, anthology, challenges, children, Family, humor, inspiring, kindnes, non-fiction, Relationships, short stories, Slices of Life, social encounters, survival | 27 Comments

Cover Reveal: “Slices of Life”

Posted on September 24, 2014 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of the non-fiction anthology, Slices of Life. The book should be released within a week. For newer bloggers: If you click on the image, you’ll probably be able to make it bigger and easier to … Continue reading →