Tag Archives: editing

An Editor I Highly Recommend

Posted on December 29, 2017 by russtowne

One of the many blessings in my life is having an editor named Karen M. Smith at Hen House Publishing. She’s done several projects for me and I’ve always been very pleased with her recommendations, speed, professionalism, and the value … Continue reading →

Posted in Author and Publishing Services, Uncategorized | Tagged author, editing, editor, publishing, service | 2 Comments

Update On My Queries to Agents

Posted on February 16, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve sent out 39 query letters to literary agents in the eleven days since I decided to do so. So far, I have received five rejection letters (actually, they were emails as that is how it is done these days.) Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta reader, Middle Grades, chapter books, dragons, knights,, illustrations, Literary Agents, Query Letters, Rejection Letters, Uncategorized | Tagged children's books, editing, Literary Agents, Query Letters, self-publish | 16 Comments

My Interview With Shayla Eaton

Posted on April 7, 2016 by russtowne

Blogging friend and very fine editor Shayla Eaton recently interviewed me for her blog curiouserediting.com. I enjoyed the interview and found her questions to be fun and interesting. I thought you might like to check out her blog and read … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Interviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Author Interviews, curiouser editing, editing, editor | 6 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

Two New Books Coming Soon!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by russtowne

I recently wrote two children’s books. Here are sample illustrations, and excerpts of the text for the first one. One is scheduled for release via Amazon.com and others late in August and the other two months later. I’m working with … Continue reading →