Tag Archives: picture

Look What Just Flew In

Posted on May 1, 2019 by russtowne

The e-book version! The Ducks Who Flew Upside Down Love, Russ

Posted in Children's Picture Books, eBooks, New Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', ducks, New Releases, picture | 2 Comments

I Can Be Such a Slow Learner Sometimes!

Posted on April 30, 2019 by russtowne

The long-awaited sequel to my Bestseller “The Duck Who Flew Upside Down” has finally arrived on Amazon as a Softcover book! I’m such a publishing genius that it only took me THREE YEARS to realize, DUH, I ought to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Audiobooks, Children's Picture Books, New Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', New Releases, picture, softcover | 2 Comments

Saving Tom Turkey

Posted on March 28, 2019 by russtowne

Here is a scene from The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way where Loopy distracts an eagle to save Tom Turkey. Illustrator Josh Mcgill captures the moment well. The children’s picture book will be released in April. With love, Russ

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, illustrations, illustrations and Sketches, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', duck, illustration, picture | 8 Comments

Cover for Wilbur Sequel & News for Another

Posted on March 15, 2019 by russtowne

I’ve enjoyed writing the sequel to Wilbur the Duck Who Flew Upside Down so much that I’ve begun writing a third one featuring Wilbur and the rest of his wacky family and unusual flock as they help a family of … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, Children's Picture Books, Cover Reveal, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', ducks, picture, stories | 4 Comments

A Sketch of a Possible Cover Idea

Posted on March 15, 2019 by russtowne

My Illustrator Josh McGill is creating a cover illustration for my next children’s book, ebook, and audiobook, all titled The Ducks Who Flew Every Which Way. I thought you’d enjoy a peek at a concept sketch for it. With love, Russ

Posted in Children's Picture Books, illustrations and Sketches, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Uncategorized | Tagged books, childrens', cover, picture, sketch | 4 Comments

A Fun Adventure

Posted on May 19, 2018 by russtowne

I love doing author readings to youngsters in schools, libraries, and elsewhere. They’re fun and I’m delighted to experience the reactions of the children and adults to my creations. Such adventures often yield surprises. I had two amazing surprises the … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Readings/Guest Readings, Children, children's books, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged author reading, books, children, guest reading, picture | 13 Comments

Wilbur Made Me a Best Selling Author

Posted on March 29, 2018 by russtowne

I’m pleased to announce that The Duck Who Flew Upside Down became an Amazon Best Seller. I’m still taking it in, but I have to admit it feels mighty good to achieve the milestone of being a Best Selling author. Thank you … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Seller Status, Children's Picture Books, Children's Storybook Art Exhibits, Uncategorized | Tagged Best Seller, books, childrens', picture, The Duck Who Flew Upside Down | 14 Comments

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 →