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A Kind Act on a Tough Day

Posted on May 21, 2019 by russtowne

  A woman who is having a tough day does a small kindness for an unknown stranger that causes ripples felt around the world. Kindness on a tough day May your days be filled with blessings. With love, Russ Photo … Continue reading →

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Look What Just Flew In

Posted on May 1, 2019 by russtowne

The e-book version! The Ducks Who Flew Upside Down Love, Russ

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I Can Be Such a Slow Learner Sometimes!

Posted on April 30, 2019 by russtowne

The long-awaited sequel to my Bestseller “The Duck Who Flew Upside Down” has finally arrived on Amazon as a Softcover book! I’m such a publishing genius that it only took me THREE YEARS to realize, DUH, I ought to create … Continue reading →

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A Romantic Experiment

Posted on April 26, 2019 by russtowne

My experiment with turning my books into audiobooks has been a great success. They’re already outselling all other formats except ebooks, even including the direct sales of my physical books at book events (which tend to do well themselves.) My … Continue reading →

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Saving Tom Turkey

Posted on March 28, 2019 by russtowne

Here is a scene from The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way where Loopy distracts an eagle to save Tom Turkey. Illustrator Josh Mcgill captures the moment well. The children’s picture book will be released in April. With love, Russ  

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Sketches for The Ducks​ Who Flew Every Which Way

Posted on March 24, 2019 by russtowne

I’m blessed that Josh McGill is illustrating my next two children’s books. These are sketches for the first sequel to my top selling book The Duck Who Flew Upside Down. It’s been on Amazon’s Bestselling children’s book list for its … Continue reading →

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Cover for Wilbur Sequel & News for Another

Posted on March 15, 2019 by russtowne

I’ve enjoyed writing the sequel to Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down so much that I’ve begun writing a third one featuring Wilbur and the rest of his wacky family and unusual flock as they help a family of … Continue reading →

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A Sketch of a Possible Cover Idea

Posted on March 15, 2019 by russtowne

My Illustrator Josh McGill is creating a cover illustration for my next children’s book, ebook, and audiobook, all titled The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way. I thought you’d enjoy a peek at a concept sketch for it. With love, Russ

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Audiobook: Clyde the Green Giraffe​!

Posted on March 6, 2019 by russtowne
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Grizzly Creek Runs Red

Posted on November 7, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Thomas Lefebvre via Unsplash.com Grizzly Creek Runs Red “Grizzly Creek Runs Red” an anthology of western adventures by several western writers including yours truly has just been released on Amazon. Scott Harris compiled and released it. With love, … Continue reading →

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