Category Archives: Writing

“Here”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t normally post fiction on this blog, but I believe this story falls within the tone and theme of this site. With love, Russ Here By Russ Towne An older, distinguished-looking man met me at the boat. He had an … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Community, Connection/Connecting, Contentment, My Beliefs, Optimism, Short Stories, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged bliss, fiction, Shangri-la, short story, story, utopia | 2 Comments

My First Novella: Mongoose and Black Snake

Posted on September 19, 2014 by russtowne

I wanted you to be the first to know that I’ve decided to write my first novella. Its working title is “Mongoose and Black Snake.” I believe it is a suspenseful thriller with a lot of action. Although I’ve written about … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Choices, Connection/Connecting, Fear, Fiction, Growth/Learning, My Beliefs, Story Writing Adventures, Suspense, Thriller, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged action, fiction, Mongoose and Black Snake, novella, short, stories, suspense, thriller | 6 Comments

Slices of Life Update

Posted on August 15, 2014 by russtowne

The “Slices of Life” anthology of non-fiction short stories I’m compiling is now at about 32,551 words versus my new target of 37,500 to 40,000 words. So far, it includes 36 stories from 14 participating writers. There’s still time for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Writing | Tagged anthologies, author, books, fiction, non-fiction, stories, writers, writing | 5 Comments

Specs for Slices of Life

Posted on July 14, 2014 by russtowne

I was just asked regarding the specs for stories for Slices of Life. I thought some of you might also be interested in my answer to that excellent question: The primary specs are that they be stories and non-fiction. (So … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Non-Fiction, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, funnybone, goodness, greatness, heart, non-fiction, Slices of Life, spirit, stories | 12 Comments

It’s Almost Here!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by russtowne

I just sent the file for Palpable Imaginings to the printer. They’ll do a quick review of the format and content, and if they see no issues with either, they’ll send the layout they create of the electronic files of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Mystery/Mysteries, Suspense, Teamwork, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, collection, crime, fiction, Hope, imaginings, murder, mystery, palpable, Palpable Imaginings, publishing, redemption, retribution, sci-fi, science fiction, self-publishing, short stories, stories, suspense, writing process | 6 Comments

Sneak Peek of the Cover of Palpable Imaginings

Posted on July 1, 2014 by russtowne

Palpable cover proof The link will take you to the proof of the front cover and spine of Palpable Imaginings. I still need to get the text for the back cover to the designer before it will be completed, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fiction I've Written, Imagination, My Written Works Misc., Mystery/Mysteries, Short Stories, Story Writing Adventures, Teamwork, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged action, adventure, anthologies, fantasy, fiction, imaginings, palpable, Palpable Imaginings, sci-fi, science fiction, short stories, suspense, writing | 11 Comments

Heart Whispers and Palpable Imaginings

Posted on June 30, 2014 by russtowne

The physical proof for my latest anthology compilation project titled Heart Whispers arrived today. I just reviewed and okayed it for release. Thank you to everyone who contributed their creations and/or are otherwise supporting this project! Officially, the title should … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, Poems By Others, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthology, books, fiction, flash fiction, poems, poetry, wrtining | 1 Comment

Children’s App and Anthology Updates

Posted on June 27, 2014 by russtowne

Clyde and Friends Children’s App I just heard from the developer of the Clyde and Friends children’s app. The narrator for the app has recorded the sound files. The developer said he has a wonderful deep voice, which is how … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Flash Fiction, My Written Works Misc., Non-Fiction, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Short Stories, Teamwork, True Stories I've Written, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthologies, autors, books, collections, fiction, flash fiction, non-fiction, project updates, publishing, self-publishing, short stories, writers, writing projects | 8 Comments

Book Updates

Posted on June 25, 2014 by russtowne

Palpable Imaginings (an anthology of Fiction short stories) and Heart Whispers (an anthology of poetry) are on track for publishing next month. Despite having about one-third more stories than Palpable Imaginings, Slices of Life (an anthology of non-fiction short stories) … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthologies, books, collection, fiction, flash fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, stories, writing, writing project updates | 15 Comments

Leaps of Faith and Acts of Love

Posted on June 21, 2014 by russtowne

Last night I started out at about 8pm with the seed of an idea for what I thought would be another flash fiction piece. Over seven hours of non-stop writing later I finished the 7-page story, “Touched.” I looked at … Continue reading →