Tag Archives: books

Western Blogs and Book Reviews

Posted on October 4, 2018 by russtowne

  Scottharriswest.com My friend Scott Harris just highlighted my second western book on his blog. If you like westerns I highly recommend that you check out his site, and the books he’s written. I believe you’ll be glad you did! … Continue reading →

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Bloody Showdown on Three Falls Creek

Posted on September 5, 2018 by russtowne

My latest western book Bloody Showdown at Three Falls Creek is now available as a paperback on Amazon.com!: Bloody Showdown on Three Falls Creek https://www.amazon.com/dp/1720074712?ref_=pe_870760_150889320 With love, Russ  

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A Three-Book Publishing Agreement

Posted on August 31, 2018 by russtowne

Image Credit: Ganapathy Kumar via Unsplash.com 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 … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon

Posted on August 14, 2018 by russtowne

Photo Credit: Priscilla Du Perez via Unsplash.com The second book of my tales of the old west is scheduled for release next week the week of August 20. It’s titled A Bullet in the Neck.  Here’s a taste of the … Continue reading →

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Saddled Up and Ridin’ the Trail

Posted on June 14, 2018 by russtowne

With the recent release of Desperate Journeys, Desperate Journeys my book of five suspenseful, action-packed crime stories, I have now saddled up and am ridin’ the trail of writing western stories that will be included in several books of western tales by … Continue reading →

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A Fun Adventure

Posted on May 19, 2018 by russtowne

I love doing author readings to youngsters in schools, libraries, and elsewhere. They’re fun and I’m delighted to experience the reactions of the children and adults to my creations. Such adventures often yield surprises. I had two amazing surprises the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Using Beta Readers

Posted on April 30, 2018 by russtowne

I just finished writing an unedited draft of a story of action and suspense titled “Blood Oaths” and sent it to my beta readers last night. I’ve already received helpful feedback that will help me enhance my story. One of … Continue reading →

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#23 On New Releases

Posted on April 11, 2018 by russtowne

Remember the book of western stories I mentioned featured my yarn, “Mary’s Medicine” along with the creations of 51 other western authors? The Shot Rang Out compiled by Scott Harris was released this week and I’ve been told it’s already climbed … Continue reading →

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Wilbur Made Me a Best Selling Author

Posted on March 29, 2018 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that The Duck Who Flew Upside Down became an Amazon Best Seller. I’m still taking it in, but I have to admit it feels mighty good to achieve the milestone of being a Best Selling author. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Book Project & Events Updates

Posted on March 18, 2018 by russtowne

I’ve just sent the third story in my book of action and suspense crime dramas to Beta Readers. The story is “The Misunderstanding.” It’s about a family who enrages a violent psychopath when they accidentally take his suitcase instead of … Continue reading →

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