Tag Archives: author

A New Story

Posted on June 3, 2014 by russtowne

I just posted my first attempt at flash fiction on my short story fiction site named Imaginings of a Grateful Man. It is called The Patsy. You can find it here: https://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. It is also below. I plan to post … Continue reading →

Posted in Suspense, Writing | Tagged author, elder abuse, fiction, flash fiction, short stories, stories, suspense, writer, writing | 12 Comments

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

The Hunger

Posted on April 18, 2014 by russtowne

I often have a hunger that engulfs me at the most inopportune times. It fills me with a need far greater than mere desire and can only be sated when I stop doing all else to focus exclusively on putting … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations | Tagged author, hunger, spirit, stories, writer, writing | 14 Comments

Crimson in a Yellow World

Posted on April 18, 2014 by russtowne

The garden in front of our home is graced by many rose bushes. My Beloved lovingly planted them many years ago and I now nurture them. Gorgeous yellow blossoms explode from a whole row of them. They vibrantly glow in … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Feelings/Emotions, Random Thoughts | Tagged author, crimson, difference, Feelings, non-fiction, poet, red, rose bushes, similarity, thoughts, world, writer, yellow | 10 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

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

Posted in Life, My Beliefs, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged "Reflections of a Grateful Man", author, enhance, enhancement, grateful, gratitude, life enhancer, living, reflections, short stories, write, writer | 15 Comments

Two Strangers at the End of their Rope

Posted on December 15, 2013 by russtowne

Two strangers meet in the middle of the night on a dark and lonely road, one young and the other old, both at the end of their rope. Their meeting lasts mere minutes yet changes destinies… That briefly describes my … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Hope, Loss, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Writing, Youth | Tagged author, book, broken heart, choices, desperate, desperation, fiction, fictional, Harold Nashton, hopeless, mystery, short story, story, writer | Leave a comment

My Children’s Book “Hoozy Whatzadingle” Now Available

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve heard that it’s my best children’s book yet, and it was released just in time for holiday gifts! My Beloved thought up the name of Clyde’s newest friend. With Love, Russ