Category Archives: Writing Project Updates

Cute as a…

Posted on March 9, 2018 by russtowne

Our son Brian holds Raiden, who appears to either be a bug or an alien, perhaps an alien bug. Raiden is such a sweet, good-natured child that he inspired me to dedicate my latest picture children’s book to him, Sunny … Continue reading →

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Sunny Illustrations

Posted on February 6, 2018 by russtowne

My latest children’s picture book project is titled Sunny Saves the Day. It’s about a rambunctious puppy whose antics help a grumpy couple learn to laugh and smile. Jack Wiens has nearly completed all the illustrations, and Karen M. Smith completed … Continue reading →

Posted in books, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged Children's Picture Books, Jack Wiens, Karen M. Smith, Russ Towne, Sunny Saves the Day | 11 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

Sunny’s Bouncing Path of Destruction

Posted on January 25, 2018 by russtowne

That little rascal Sunny is at it again. The poor Grumpadinkles don’t stand a chance with the energetic puppy around. The illustrations by Jack Wiens above and the excerpts below are from my latest children’s picture book project, Sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged children's books, illustrations, Jack Wiens, picture, Sunny Saves the Day | 9 Comments

All The Colors of Mysti

Posted on November 14, 2017 by russtowne

My illustrators and I have created many characters for boys, but I have to admit that it’s been much more of a challenge for me to create characters that young girls would love. Until now colorful Mysti’s hair, tail, and … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', color, Mysti, picture | 11 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 →

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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 →

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Urgent: Feedback Requested

Posted on October 4, 2016 by russtowne

A friend and reader pointed out that the cover of my latest book project appears to indicate the man/husband is accusing her of doing something silly. In the story though I’m the one uttering the sentence, I’m also the one who’s done … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Marriage, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged book, heartwarming, humor, marriage, stories | 32 Comments

Two New Book Projects

Posted on September 20, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve just decided to write two more non-fiction books, one each offering insights into relationships and parenting lessons My Beloved and I have learned during our nearly four decades together. Neither are likely to be funny or heartwarming (because all those stories … Continue reading →