Today’s Quote

Posted on January 7, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve found this to be true for me and I’ll bet it’s true for many of you.

With Love,
Russ

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Christmas in Maryland

Posted on December 27, 2016 by russtowne

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Our grandsons sporting their new coonskin caps, and Daughter-in-Law Kristi. No raccoons or other creatures were harmed in making this photo.

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Newest Grandson Raiden spreading Christmas cheer.

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Santa came by fire truck to greet the family.

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The Clauses and Townes meet on the street.

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An ice storm on the first day of our visit made the whole area an especially magical place. These are ice crystals on one of the plants in Brian and Kristi’s yard. All the bare-limbed trees were covered in icicles. A real treat for we travelers from sunny California. I’d likely be less thrilled about such things if I had to live through an entire winter of them.

With Love,

Russ

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Flora Belle the Carousel Horse

Posted on December 15, 2016 by russtowne

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I’m pleased to introduce one of the co-stars of my latest book project for young children titled, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. Flora Belle is a carousel horse who loves what she does but sometimes gets bored and decides to go on an adventure. I wanted a water color look and feel for this story and selected Jack Wiens as the illustrator. I love his creations and he has been very easy to work with. I plan to release Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon in March 2017 to honor the birth of our first granddaughter who is schedule to be born at about that time.

With Love,

Russ

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“My Heart Went Out To You”

Posted on December 14, 2016 by russtowne

A hug from a stranger when it was most needed…

A Hug From a Stranger

This story touched me and I wanted to share it with you.

With Love,

Russ

 

 

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Eyes Now in Softcover

Posted on December 13, 2016 by russtowne

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My latest book, titled It Was Her Eyes, is now available on Amazon.com in softcover/paperback format:

It Was Her Eyes

I’m working on a hardcover version. It is likely to be released in January.

With Love,

Russ

 

 

 

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Dying in Santa’s Arms

Posted on December 12, 2016 by russtowne

This article touched me deeply and I believe it will do the same for you. It is about a terminally ill young child who gets his last wish.

Love,

Russ

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just one.

Posted on December 10, 2016 by russtowne

I love this saying. It’s a great reminder. But what if our wildest dreams have already come true? To me the answer is gratitude and helping others to make their dreams come true.
With Love,
Russ

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Thomas Takes on Darth Vader

Posted on December 9, 2016 by russtowne

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We’re proud of our Jedi Knight grandson Thomas. He took on the the dreaded Darth Vader and once again saved the world from the Dark Side.

With Love,

Russ

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Can You Shed Any Light on This?

Posted on December 8, 2016 by russtowne

I received an inquiry today that I’m not sure what to do with. I’d like any feedback, suggestions, and/or advice you might have as to whether you think it’s real or a scam, and if the former, what to do next. Does anyone have any contacts at any of the publishers mentioned, or of any literary agents and/or related attorneys? ( I left off the name, company name, and contact info out of respect for privacy of the other party. If it’s a scam it is better researched and provides a lot more specific info than most.) 

The message read:

“I am pleased to inform you that one of our clients has interest and would like to consider to publish into Indonesia edition as follows:

Honest, Honey, That’s How It Happened: Humorous and Heartwarming Stories and Insight Into Marriage; by Russ Towne

•        Hardcover

•        Publisher: Russ Towne (November 7, 2016)

•        Language: English

•        ISBN-10: 0692804234

•        ISBN-13: 978-0692804230


Please let us know if the Indonesia translation rights for this title is available or not. If the rights are available, please kindly send us the reading material for further review.By any chance, if you don’t control the right of the above title, could you please let us know who the copyright holder is.

 

We are a sub-agent of few publishers such as Hodder & Stoughton, Allen & Unwin, Penguin Group, Thomas Nelson, Career press, Crown Publishing, Perseus Books, Kensington, Random House, Shambhala Publication and etc. 

 And agencies such as William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Inkwel Management, Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, HarperCollins, Anderson Literary Management, David Black, Diana Finch, Jean V. Naggar, The Axelrod agency, Writers House and etc.

 We have sold more than 2700 titles for Fiction, Non Fiction and Children titles. 

 You can see some of titles that we have represent. 

Fiction : Penguin USA (The Fault in Our Stars), Writers House ( Nora Robert and J.D Robb’s Work : Bed Of Roses, Vision In White, Savour The Moment, Reunion In Death, Seduction In Death, Imitation In Death, etc.) Harpercollins Publisher (USA) Johanna Lindsey’s Work : Say You Love Me, All I Need is You, The magic Of You, etc). The Axelrod (Julia Quinn’s Title). William Morris endeavor Entertainment ( Lisa Kleypas’s Titles etc).

 Non Fiction : Chicken Shop Titles, The Crown (Nick Vujicic Titles), Perseus Books (Brain Rules by John Medina, 29 Gifts by Cami Walker, etc), NewMarket Press (The new Totally Awesome Money book for Kids, What’s Happening to My Body, Chasing Miracles Ready, Set, Grow ! and etc), Levine Greenberg ( China’s Megatrend by John & Doris Naisbitt, etc), Thomas Nelson ( John C Maxwell’s Work : The winning Attitude, Life @ Work, Failing Forward, etc).

Children : Random House Australia ( The Floods Series by Colin Thompson, etc), Scholastic Canada (Robert Munsch’s titles, etc).

 Looking forward to hearing from you  and thank you for your kind cooperation in advance.

                      

Best wishes,”

Thank you in advance for any information you may be able to provide. If it’s a legitimate opportunity I’d like to get back to her soon. (I’d planned to begin looking for literary agents after the first of the year anyway.)

With Love,

Russ

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Final Update on My Beloved’s Leg

Posted on December 8, 2016 by russtowne

After over two weeks with her left leg above her heart, My Beloved’s leg has healed to the point where she can walk on it without  much discomfort (versus excruciating pain just a few days ago.) She is up and practically running around. Heidi normally only has two speeds, blazingly-fast or stopped, and she often forgets the latter.

The wound doctor today said the damage to the leg was so extensive that it may take a year to fully heal, but there is a decent chance she won’t have permanent scarring. Heidi plans to return to work on Monday.

She asked me to convey her gratitude to all of you for your prayers, calls, cards, kind messages, and good wishes. Thank you!

With love,

Russ

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