The Eloquence of Silence

Posted on September 1, 2018 by russtowne

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There is often no greater eloquence than silence.

With love,

Russ

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Cover Reveal: My First Western Paperback

Posted on August 31, 2018 by russtowne

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This is the cover for my first western paperback to be released in about a week. I’ve written enough stories for four additional ebooks and two more paperbacks that will be gradually released sales momentum continues to increase.

Thank you to everyone from beta readers to book buyers and reviewers for helping me to bring my story ideas to life.

With Love,

Russ

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A Three-Book Publishing Agreement

Posted on August 31, 2018 by russtowne

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I just agreed to a three-book contract with a top Stories, publisher of western books. I’ll include one of my short stories in each of three of their western anthologies.

I’ve written stories for four additional ebooks and two more paperbacks that will be gradually released to build sales momentum.

With Love,

Russ

 

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Score One for the 1st Amendment & Helping Others

Posted on August 28, 2018 by russtowne

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A U.S. federal court has ruled that people have the Constitutional right to distribute food in a public place. The homeless can now be fed in public places without the Good Samaritans fearing arrest for their kind act!

Kindness Wins

Sources: Forbes.com and Leo at Not All News is Bad

With love,

Russ

 

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Heartfelt vs. Action and Suspense

Posted on August 22, 2018 by russtowne

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When I write for grownups I’m torn between the part of me that loves excitement, action, and suspense, and the part that is a romantic and loves happy endings and most RomComs. I’m concerned that I’ll give readers who love one type of story, but not both, whiplash. My writing can go from dark and violent to downright mushy, sometimes in the same sort story. I’m attempting to determine if theres’s a large enough potential audience who love both action, excitement, and suspense, and a touch of heartfelt romance, whether I’m going to need to choose one and focus on it, or take two separate paths and develop separate audiences.

It’s all part of the mystery and adventure. I can’t wait to see where the trail takes me next!

With love,

Russ

 

 

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My New Western “A Bullet in the Neck” is Available on Amazon!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by russtowne

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My second western, “A Bullet to the Neck” was just released and is available as a Kindle-compatible ebook on Amazon.com! Here’s a peak of the stories featured inside:

Gold Fever
Greed leads to violence, betrayal, and death, as honest, hard-working gold miners discover a traitor in their midst when they must confront a killer and his vicious gang of murdering thieves.

Big Dream Ranch
An ambitious man works to overcome many obstacles as he works to make his big dream come true, unaware that he has yet to face the greatest obstacle of all.

Mary’s Medicine
A dying man is awakened by a gun-toting stranger in his bedroom who has a terrible story to tell that might just save his life.

Annie Davenport and Dr. Hartlee’s Miracle Headache Cure
A series of tragedies push a young woman toward a terrible choice: Marry a man she detests to save her ranch and ensure the survival of her young son and herself, or risk everything to keep her freedom—and her time is running out.

With Love,
Russ

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Thoughts about Destiny

Posted on August 19, 2018 by russtowne

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The photo above captures how I feel when a reader writes a kind review for one of my books. I greatly appreciate it when someone takes the time out of their busy lives to write a review for one of my books. Below are the reviews for my latest book, A Bloody Day in Destiny.

With love and gratitude,

Russ

Keith B. Britany
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful short stories of the West

August 16, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
I was in the West throughout. Written by a good man stepping into his power as an author. My dad would have enjoyed this as much as I did. Thanks Russ!

 

 

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsEasy Enjoyable Read with Great Plot Twists

August 14, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
A Bloody Day in Destiny was an easy and enjoyable read. Each of the four stories contained characters you can connect with and clever plot twists. I especially enjoyed “I Hate Snakes”. “Mail Order Bride” was thought provoking and will stay with me for some time to come. Highly recommended!

 

 

Ilene
5.0 out of 5 starsI love a good western story

August 12, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
I loved you book. Going to find more to read. Also love your amazing kids books. Glad to find you on amazom.

 

 

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Posted on August 18, 2018 by russtowne

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A heart-felt thank you to the many kind people who are my wings and inspire me to learn to fly. It’s a beautiful feeling to step off into the unknown every day knowing there are so many kind and loving people in the world.

With love,

Russ

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“Destiny” Climbed into the Top 30

Posted on August 17, 2018 by russtowne

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I just learned that my first western ebook has climbed to #27 on the charts. Thank you to all who have helped and encouraged me along the way!

With love,

Russ

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Good Question!

Posted on August 16, 2018 by russtowne
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Humor from www.mikeysFunnies.com:
When our second child was on the way, my wife and I attended a pre-birth class aimed at couples who had already had at least one child. The instructor raised the issue of breaking the news to the older child. It went like this:
“Some parents,” she said, “tell the older child, ‘We love you so much we decided to bring another child into this family.’ But think about that. Ladies, what if your husband came home one day and said, ‘Honey, I love you so much I decided to bring home another wife.'”
One of the women spoke up immediately. “Does she cook?”
With love,
Russ
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