Tag Archives: childrens’

Meet Dreami Dragon

Posted on January 8, 2017 by russtowne

This is a scene from my latest children’s book project titled Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. It depicts Flora Belle’s startled reaction when meeting Dreami for the first time. I plan to complete the book at about the time our first … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, illustrations, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, carousel, childrens', dragons, horses | 15 Comments

Flora Belle the Carousel Horse

Posted on December 15, 2016 by russtowne

I’m pleased to introduce one of the co-stars of my latest book project for young children titled, Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon. Flora Belle is a carousel horse who loves what she does but sometimes gets bored and decides to go on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, book, Book Releases, dragons, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Uncategorized | Tagged books, carousel, childrens', dragons, horses | 14 Comments

Storybooks by the Bay

Posted on October 30, 2016 by russtowne

Today was the Author Book Signing portion of Danville’s Storybooks by the Bay exhibit that began today and goes through December 17. The curator asked if she could include four of my books and four illustrations from them are among those to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Exhibits, Book Events and Interviews, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged art, book, childrens', illustrations, storybook | 22 Comments

The Illustrations Selected by the Curator

Posted on September 8, 2016 by russtowne

These are the four illustrations from my children’s books the Danville Art Gallery’s curator selected for its upcoming exhibit October 28, 2016 through December 17, 2016. I conceived the characters and Josh McGill illustrated them. Wish love, Russ

Posted in Art Exhibits, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged art, childrens', exhibits, illustrations, storybooks | 15 Comments

Artwork from 3 of My Books to Be Exhibited

Posted on August 31, 2016 by russtowne

Characters from three of my children’s books have been invited to be part of an art exhibit titled Storybooks by the Bay. The characters scheduled to make their first appearance in an art exhibit include Clyde the Green Giraffe, Hoozy Whatzadingle, … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Rusty Bear, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged art, childrens', Danville, exhibits, storybook | 17 Comments

Ever Seen a Whale Dance Down a Street?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by russtowne

Ever Seen a Whale Dance Down a Street? Clyde the Green Giraffe and Marty McDinkle love to sit under the Tickletoe Tree and think how funny the world would be… …if whales walked on streets, cars traveled on buses that … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Humor, Imagination, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rhyming, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', humor, picture, stories | 6 Comments

I’ve Just Released Tickletoe Tree Poetry

Posted on May 8, 2016 by russtowne

Tickletoe Tree Poetry Tickletoe Tree Poetry is available now. I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d help spread the word. I created it to help introduce to youngsters how fun poetry can be. You’ll meet hilarious and heart-warming characters such as Clyde the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Poetry, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rhyming, Spreading the Word About My Books, Uncategorized, Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', poetry, stories | 8 Comments

They’re Here!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by russtowne

All of my children’s books are now also available in eBook format via Amazon.com. To celebrate, several of my eBooks have now been temporarily discounted by 30% to 65%! Russ Towne’s Amazon’s Author’s Page With Love, Russ

Posted in A Big Discount on My Books, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing Project Updates | Tagged childrens', discounts, eBooks, picture | 12 Comments

“Where a Hippo Flies”

Posted on March 19, 2016 by russtowne

I’ve just decided to publish a book of poetry for young children titled: Where a Hippo Flies Poetry for those See the World through Young Eyes It will include several of my rhyming story poems and perhaps two or three … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Humor, Making Memories, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Spreading the Word About My Books, Story Writing Adventures, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged childrens', poetry, rhyming, stories, writing | 6 Comments

Another Surprise Christmas Gift: The Newspaper Article

Posted on December 28, 2015 by russtowne

My Interview with the Campbell Press article As I rearranged our over-stuffed recycle bin the day after Christmas I noticed a copy of our local newspaper. In the holiday rush and with all the family we’d hosted it had been … Continue reading →