Category Archives: Writing Project Updates

“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 →

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“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

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A Question & Free Book Offer Regarding Showing Book Photos and Links in the Blog Page

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. I just released my twelfth book, and the next one should be coming out in a couple of weeks or so. I know how to embed the link for the Amazon listing and photo of each book in a … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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A New Cheaper Way to Buy All 3 Clyde Books

Posted on September 5, 2014 by russtowne

For lovers of Clyde the Green Giraffe who stands on his head and eats blue bananas, I’ve created a new way for you to buy and share all three Clyde stories with your loved ones and friends via Amazon.com: Available … Continue reading →

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Three More Stories Will Soon Be Added to Slices of Life

Posted on August 4, 2014 by russtowne

The non-fiction short story anthology project showcasing the work of eleven writers (so far) is at about 24,000 words and three additional stories will be added soon. Hopefully they’ll bring the word count to 26,000+. My target for this anthology … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Slices of Life Update

Posted on July 14, 2014 by russtowne

Heart Whispers and Palpable Imaginings have been released and are available on Amazon. Slices of Life still needs more content. It has a lot of stories (a lot more than Palpable) but the stories are much shorter. Palpable has about … Continue reading →

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