Tag Archives: stories

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

“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

My First Novelette

Posted on December 6, 2015 by russtowne

I’m writing a story that has the working title of “Santa’s Helper.” It is an action/adventure/mystery/crime fiction. I hope for it to be my first electronic novelette (defined as a single story that is 7,500 to 17,500 words)/e-novelette. The genesis for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Adventure, book, Fiction, My Written Works Misc., mystery, Mystery/Mysteries, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged action, adventure, crime, fiction, mystery, novelette, stories | 7 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

I’m Being Interviewed By a Reporter from Our Local Newspaper

Posted on November 7, 2015 by russtowne

A reporter from our local newspaper is scheduled to interview me next week about my books, what got me into writing at such a late stage in life, where the ideas for my books and stories came from, why such a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autor Interviews | Tagged author, books, Interview, newspaper, reporter, stories, writer | 23 Comments

Please Check Out and “Like” My New Facebook Fan Page

Posted on November 5, 2015 by russtowne

Hi, everyone. I’d greatly appreciate it if you’d take a moment out of your busy days to “Like” my new Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Russ-Towne-1141765865837960/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel My Facebook Fan Page Thank you! With Love and Gratitude, Russ

Posted in Writing Project Updates | Tagged books, childrens', picture, stories | 8 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

What’s with all the Rusty Bear Stuff?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by russtowne

I was recently asked: “So, I noticed the Record Label is Rusty Bear Music and one of your children’s books is about Rusty Bear…so what’s the story behind Rusty Bear. Curious people want to know! lol :D” I thought some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Rusty Bear, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged bear, childrens', redwood carvings, songs, stories | 7 Comments

Why I Write Children’s Books

Posted on October 13, 2015 by russtowne

I write children’s books because I love telling stories, especially to children. I love the looks of wonder and delight as they experience and become part of each adventure. I love children, and entertaining them. I love writing and creating … Continue reading →