Tag Archives: book

Wilbur is Flying High on Amazon

Posted on December 23, 2017 by russtowne

I just noticed that Wilbur is flying again on Amazon. He’s now #13 in his category. Wilbur reached #8 or higher quite some time ago but got tired and rested a bit. He’s now once again ascending. So far this … Continue reading →

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Fun and Funny Book Dedications

Posted on December 14, 2017 by russtowne

via 13 Book Dedications Guaranteed to Make You Laugh Out Loud I enjoyed this post and believe you will too. With Love, Russ

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Eyes Now in Softcover

Posted on December 13, 2016 by russtowne

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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A Fitting Tribute to a Great Man

Posted on November 5, 2016 by russtowne

Atticus Finch of To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book and movie character. He is a model of manhood to me. (And he was created by a woman.) Atticus was powerfully portrayed by Gregory Peck, who said it was his … Continue reading →

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Storybooks by the Bay

Posted on October 30, 2016 by russtowne

Today was the Author Book Signing portion of Danville’s Storybooks by the Bay exhibit that began today and goes through December 17. The curator asked if she could include   four of my books and four illustrations from them are among those to be … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Cover Reveal for “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That”?

Posted on October 4, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to present the cover of my latest book titled, Who Would do Something Like That?  You may recognize the two characters. They are the parents of the little girl Stephanie from my non-fiction children’s book The Beach That … Continue reading →

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Two Down

Posted on October 3, 2016 by russtowne

I finished and sent to my editor drafts of my two new hopefully humorous and heartwarming book projects, “Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter” (about Parenting) and “Who Would Do Something Silly Like That?” (about Marriage.) It’s nice to have … Continue reading →

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My Journey From Fear to Love

Posted on September 22, 2016 by russtowne

I believe most of the major decisions, and many of the smaller ones, I’ve made in my life were either driven by fear or based on love. I’ve begun writing a non-fiction book titled My Journey from Fear to Love to … Continue reading →

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