Tag Archives: childrens’

Heeeeeeere’s Sunny!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by russtowne

My latest children’s picture book Sunny Saves the Day has been released via Amazon in hardcover format. Sunny Saves the Day It will be released in softcover format shortly Kindle eBook format eventually. Jack Wiens illustrated it and Kristi Towne … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', dogs, picture, puppies | 9 Comments

Cute as a…

Posted on March 9, 2018 by russtowne

Our son Brian holds Raiden, who appears to either be a bug or an alien, perhaps an alien bug. Raiden is such a sweet, good-natured child that he inspired me to dedicate my latest picture children’s book to him, Sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Children's Picture Books, Humor, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', image, picture, updates | 4 Comments

One of My Favorite Things to Do

Posted on March 8, 2018 by russtowne

I read three of my children’s picture books to a class of Kindergarteners today and loved every minute of it. Their reactions to the stories and their questions after each were delightful. When I’d read all three I asked which … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Readings/Guest Readings, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged author, book events, childrens', picture, reading | 9 Comments

Wilbur the Duck Flew to #6

Posted on February 2, 2018 by russtowne

#6 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children’s eBooks > Animals > More Animals > Ducks & Other Waterfowl I just noticed that as of right now Wilbur has flown to #6 in its category on Amazon’s … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', duck, picture | 13 Comments

“I May Be Small But I Have Big Ideas”

Posted on January 8, 2018 by russtowne

I was inspired by a phrase and message in my favorite kid’s book when I wrote the line, “I may be small but I have big ideas” for a character named V.G. McGurry in in one of my children’s books, … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Amazon, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged Amazon, book, childrens', The Duck Who Flew Upside Down, Wilbur | 7 Comments

Mysti Z has Arrived!

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

I’m delighted to announce that the hardcover edition of Mysti Z’s Magical Day is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com! Mysti Z’s Magical Day I love how this book turned out and believe it is likely to become one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon, Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged Amazon, books, childrens', Mysti, picture | 15 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 →