Tag Archives: books

Starting them Early

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

(Thomas wearing wear my boots.) When I returned home Sunday evening from a weekend book event, My Beloved told me of a conversation she had with our five-year-old grandson Thomas during a visit that morning: Thomas: “Where are all the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Children, Children's Picture Books, Humor, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged books, children, humor, reading | 10 Comments

An Interesting Day

Posted on December 3, 2017 by russtowne

Today was the beginning of the two-day Loma Prieta Holiday Crafts Faire in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s the first time I’ve been there. The day started a bit rough. When I got to my space at the event it … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Events and Interviews, Challenges, Connection/Connecting, Crying, Dealing with Pain & Grief, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', dogs, Loma Prieta, Santa Cruz Mountains | 12 Comments

Where the Treasure’s Found

Posted on November 16, 2017 by russtowne

As wind softly blew through our hair, I learned a lesson then and there: Rainbows don’t end in pots of gold; Their treasure’s found in the colors they hold. (Illustration and excerpt from Mysti Z’s Magical Day.) With Love, Russ

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, treasure, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', flowers, hummingbirds, rainbow | 11 Comments

All The Colors of Mysti

Posted on November 14, 2017 by russtowne

My illustrators and I have created many characters for boys, but I have to admit that it’s been much more of a challenge for me to create characters that young girls would love. Until now colorful Mysti’s hair, tail, and … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', color, Mysti, picture | 11 Comments

Life in a Colorless World

Posted on November 9, 2017 by russtowne

The scenes above are from my latest children’s picture book project, Mysti Z’s Magical Day. They depict the moment after a mysterious fog has drained all the color from where Mysti and her friend were playing. Everyone is shocked … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, children's picture, color, Mysti Z's Magical Day, Wizard of Oz | 9 Comments

Way to Go, Wilbur!

Posted on November 3, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve added Wilbur’s name to the new version of the book about him that will have even more illustrations than the original. The new cover for Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down (aka “Wilbur”) also features the expressions on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', picture, release | 23 Comments

The Link

Posted on November 1, 2017 by russtowne

Friend and fellow author Seumas Gallagher suggested I include a link to the nomination site. D’oh! Thank you, Seumas! It is: Goodreads Picturebooks Nomination Write-ins Thank you in advance for your nominations and book reviews! With Love, Russ … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon, Children's Picture Books, Goodreads, Uncategorized | Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', Goodreads, picture | 5 Comments

They’re Here & Bigger & Better than Ever!

Posted on October 3, 2017 by russtowne

My first shipments of all three titles arrived last night. Thank you for all those who pre-ordered copies. Buyers in the U.S. saved $3.05-7.99 per title versus the Amazon price! I plan to sign, package, and take your copies to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Deals, Book Releases, Chapter Books, children's books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', deals, picture, releases | 2 Comments

The Whole Flock’s Talking

Posted on September 30, 2017 by russtowne

The whole flock’s talking about my latest project, the second edition of my favorite and most popular children’s book so far, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down. It features a bigger (8.5″ x 11″) trim size, even more illustrations from … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Book Releases, books, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', duck, geese, picture | 8 Comments

Anticipation

Posted on September 24, 2017 by russtowne

The door bell just rang. A surge of excitement races through me as I head for the door. I’ve been waiting for my first shipment of my latest book, Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon. It’s supposed to arrive any day … Continue reading →