Tag Archives: childrens’

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

What I’ve Been Up to Lately

Posted on September 23, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve learned a lot in the 4-1/2 years since I published my first book. I’m putting that knowledge and experience to work not only with my new titles such as the recently released Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon and Flora … Continue reading →

Posted in A Writer's Journey, Book Releases, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', early reader, picture, releases | 4 Comments

All Hail the Queen!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by russtowne

I’m pleased to introduce Queen Isadora from my latest children’s picture book project titled Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon illustrated by Jack Wiens. An Invitation My other dragon book, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon, is within weeks of being released. I’d love to … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, dragons, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', dragons, horses, picture | 12 Comments

Friends Flying High

Posted on May 1, 2017 by russtowne

This is a scene from one of my latest children’s book projects, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. With Love, Russ

Posted in Adventure, Animals, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, carousel, childrens', dragons, horses | 7 Comments

Dreams

Posted on January 29, 2017 by russtowne

It is important to me that my books bring joy and delight to children and not merely entertain and teach them. I love when children discover lessons in my stories for themselves and feel as though they’ve just unearthed hidden treasures. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Fear, Joy & Happiness, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', dreams, happy, stories | 7 Comments

For People Who Love Horses

Posted on January 25, 2017 by russtowne

Below is a link to a Sharon Miner site that reviews books for horse lovers that I thought some of you would enjoy. In this case it is a review of one of my children’s picture books. Horse Review Site With … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, horses, Uncategorized | Tagged blog, Book Reviews, childrens', horses, unicorns | 6 Comments

Many More Pages of Illustrations

Posted on January 17, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve decided to have illustrations on both facing pages of most of my latest book, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. In my prior children’s books I had text on one facing page and an illustration on the other. The change substantially … Continue reading →