Tag Archives: illustrated

Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon

Posted on January 9, 2017 by russtowne

My likely next book project is tentatively titled, Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon (It will include a sleigh in the cover illustration so readers will know I’ve not accidentally misspelled “Slay.”) This story features a young boy who faces his fears as … Continue reading →

Posted in dragons, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, dragons, illustrated, stories | 17 Comments

Introducing Purple Fox

Posted on November 20, 2015 by russtowne

For the first time I have a co-writer for my latest children’s book titled Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies. To say the project has involved growing pains would be a gross understatement. After about two months of intense effort … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Purple Fox and the Heebie Jeebies, Uncategorized, Working with a Co-Writer, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, books, childrens', illustrated, picture, stories | 6 Comments

The Grumpadinkles Have Arrived!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by russtowne

The Grumpadinkles on Amazon I’m delighted to announce the arrival of The Grumpadinkles on Amazon.com (U.S.). They’ll hopefully soon be showing up in Canada, the UK, and the rest of Europe and and other parts of the world. This book has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Story Writing Adventures, Writing Project Updates | Tagged bedtime, book, childrens', illustrated, stories | 20 Comments

Grumpadinkles or Grrumpadinkles?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by russtowne

My book The Grumpadinkles remains on schedule to be released this month. A few minutes ago I received a message where someone had accidentally spelled Grumpadinkles with two “r’s.” At first I laughed because they are supposed to be grumpy and … Continue reading →