Category Archives: Writing

Getting Published

Posted on April 25, 2014 by russtowne

After reaching my goal of writing and publishing seven books last year, this year I’m focused on helping many other writers get their creations published. To that end, three of my current creative projects involve collecting the work of many … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Teamwork, Writing | Tagged anthologies, author, books, collections, opportunity, poems, poet, poetry, stories, writer, writing | 16 Comments

Rainstorm Moments and Memories

Posted on March 26, 2014 by russtowne

I write this while sitting outside in a heavy downpour. Technically, I’m outside typing on an electrical device while sitting in the open just covered by the edge of an overhang. I’m about as near as one can be without … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Blessings, Nature, Writing | Tagged beauty, nature, rain, writing | 19 Comments

For Those Who Felt Picked on and Ridiculed

Posted on March 21, 2014 by russtowne

I just wrote a short story for those who felt picked on and ridiculed as kids. It is labeled fictional, but in truth, all of the things that happened to “Chris” actually happened to me (except the part about other … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying, Fiction I've Written, Friendship, Loneliness, Writing, Youth | Tagged boys, fiction, KARMA, pranks, prcticalmjokes, revenge, story, tricks, true, youth | 8 Comments

“Blood Oaths”

Posted on March 10, 2014 by russtowne

I just completed my most recent story, “Blood Oaths”. It is fiction of the mystery/suspense/action/thriller genres. If you like reading any of those genres, I invite you to check out “Blood Oaths” at Imaginings of a Grateful Man http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com With … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fiction I've Written, Loss, Mystery/Mysteries, Suspense, Thriller, Writing | Tagged action, adventure, author, genres, mysteries, mystery, publisher, suspense, thrillers, writer | 12 Comments

“Blood”

Posted on March 8, 2014 by russtowne

While my posts on this blog tend to be up-beat, I also have a darker side. It comes out in my writing of fiction. To avoid reader whiplash between the lighter and darker sides of my writing, I created a … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Choices, Death, Fear, Imagination, Pain & Grief, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged action, author, dark, death, fiction, gritty, mysteries, mystery, short stories, stories, thriller, writer | 8 Comments

Opportunities for Writers

Posted on March 1, 2014 by russtowne

I took a two-month hiatus after successfully completing a self-publishing marathon of writing and bringing eight books to market in eight months. Now, my batteries are re-charged and I’m ready to tackle another type of creative project I’ve never attempted … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Connection/Connecting, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged action, anthologies, anthology, authors, couples, dream, dreams, fiction, funny, heart, heart-warming, humor, Love, non-fiction, opportunity, passion, Relationship, thriller, true, writers, writing | 25 Comments

Suicide Mission

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I’ve just begun a new story on the blog I created for those who like to read my fictional short stories. The blog is called “Imaginings of a Grateful Man” and can be found at http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. The new story is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged adventure, cliff-hangers, Love, mysteries, mystery, short stories, writing | 12 Comments

Cocoons and Sunshine

Posted on January 18, 2014 by russtowne

As I laid in bed this morning, luxuriating in the warmth on my skin, knowing that in a moment I would rise and begin a new day, the seeds of the poem below came to me. I rose, grabbed some … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Loss, Making the World a Better Place, Poetry I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged beauty, death, decisions, Love, opportunity, poetry, potential, shadows | 18 Comments

I’ve Begun a New Fictional Serial Short Story

Posted on January 1, 2014 by russtowne

Happy New Year! I’ve begun a draft of a new fictional serial short story under development. Working title: Blood. Below are the first few lines of the first installment. You can read the whole serial story over time at http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, Adversity, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged action, adventure, author, fiction, mystery, short stories, stories, thriller, writer | 9 Comments

“Reflections of a Grateful Man”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

My latest book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man” was released on Amazon today. Its focus is on life and ways I’ve found to enhance my life and the lives of those around me. With Love, Russ