Tag Archives: books

A Two-fer!

Posted on October 4, 2015 by russtowne

Zach and the Toad Who Rode a Bull http://smile.amazon.com/V-G-Dexter-Dufflebee-Russ-Towne/dp/151687417X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1443922269&sr=8-2&keywords=Russ+Towne V.G. and Dexter Dufflebee Amazon.com has just released two of my children’s books, Zach and the Toad Who Rode a Bull, and V.G. and Dexter Dufflebee. I’d love to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, My Written Works Misc., Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, books, childrens', illustrated, stories | 19 Comments

Attention People Who Love to Help Create Children’s Books!

Posted on August 7, 2015 by russtowne

I’m an author of several self-published children’s books. I have far more additional stories and ideas for additional books than I have the financial resources to self-publish them in a timely fashion. Self-publishing has become quite an expensive undertaking for … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta Readers, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Cover Design, Creative Designs, Editing, Interior Layout, Opportunities, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Teamwork, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', cover, design, editing, illustrations | 8 Comments

Clyde and Blossom the Butterfly Team Up to Encourage Early Childhood Literacy

Posted on August 6, 2015 by russtowne

Clyde and Blossom http://childrenreadytolearn.com/blossom-and-walter/blossom-reads-to-you/ The above links take you to videos featuring Pamela Beckford (aka Blossom the Butterfly) reading all three of my Clyde stories, and books from other writers. The shows can be seen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComcyobVdFKg2FzBT0m5W8g This is all … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fun Vids, Making the World a Better Place, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', stories, videos, youtube | 6 Comments

The Results Are in

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

A heart-felt thank you for all those who took time out of your busy lives to share your preference regarding the V.G. and Me line construction. Option #1 (with its longer lines) crushed Option #2 by a ratio of about 2.5 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction I've Written, My Written Works Misc., Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', fun, funny, stories | 5 Comments

Which Do You Prefer?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by russtowne

For one of my children’s stories, V.G. and Me, I’m debating between using the following two formats. I’d greatly appreciate your opinion as to which of the two options below you prefer. Which feels easier and more fun to read, … Continue reading →

Posted in Rhyming, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', fun, funny, stories | 31 Comments

I’m Delighted to Announce…

Posted on February 27, 2015 by russtowne

I’ve added a Table of Contents to each of the five anthologies I either wrote or compiled: Palpable Imaginings Heart Whispers Slices of Life Reflections of a Grateful Man From the Heart of a Grateful Man All the revised books … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthologies, Writing Project Updates | Tagged anthologies, books, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, table of content | 13 Comments

A Question & Free Book Offer Regarding Showing Book Photos and Links in the Blog Page

Posted on September 28, 2014 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. I just released my twelfth book, and the next one should be coming out in a couple of weeks or so. I know how to embed the link for the Amazon listing and photo of each book in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autographed Copies of My Books, Challenges, Writing Project Updates | Tagged author, autographed book, books, free book offer, question, signed book, Wordpress, writer | 14 Comments

“Slices of Life” to be Released in September!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by russtowne

I’m delighted to tell you that the anthology of non-fiction stories titled “Slices of Life” will be released in less than 30 days! I’m immensely grateful to the fifteen writers who are participating in this project and have patiently waited … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, children, dream, dreams, fiction, Ki-Gra, Ki-Gra Chipmunk, Life, living, Love, non-fiction, Quinn C. Train, Slices of Life, stories, The Train Who Loved Children | 11 Comments

Free Autographs & Special Sales Prices on All My Books!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by russtowne

I’m excited to announce special sales prices on all my books! For a limited time, you can buy any of my books autographed by me for only US$6.95!* SAVE EVEN MORE WHEN YOU BUY MORE: An EXTRA 10% OFF when … Continue reading →

Posted in A Big Discount on My Books, Autographed Copies of My Books | Tagged author, autographed copies, books, discounts, sales prices, self-published, special deals, stories, writer | 7 Comments

Slices of Life Update

Posted on August 15, 2014 by russtowne

The “Slices of Life” anthology of non-fiction short stories I’m compiling is now at about 32,551 words versus my new target of 37,500 to 40,000 words. So far, it includes 36 stories from 14 participating writers. There’s still time for … Continue reading →