Tag Archives: story

Western Blogs and Book Reviews

Posted on October 4, 2018 by russtowne

  Scottharriswest.com My friend Scott Harris just highlighted my second western book on his blog. If you like westerns I highly recommend that you check out his site, and the books he’s written. I believe you’ll be glad you did! … Continue reading →

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Dream Meld

Posted on October 27, 2016 by russtowne

It’s happened. Dreams of real life and imagined life via one of my fiction stories joined together into a mind-tripping dream meld last night. I believe I accidentally set myself up for it when I added a brief dream sequence … Continue reading →

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Santa’s Helper: The Beginning of a New Short Fiction Story

Posted on December 1, 2015 by russtowne

Hi. I’ve been so focused on releasing several children’s books that I’ve not written a new fiction story for adults in months. Well, finally a story has begun to bubble up for me. The working title is called Santa’s Helper. The … Continue reading →

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Zach and the Toad Who Road the Bull

Posted on June 4, 2015 by russtowne

Dear friends: I don’t normally post my fiction stories on this blog but decided to make an exception in this case. The story below is a (hopefully) humorous rhyming story for children of all ages. May it brighten the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Fiction, Fiction I've Written, Fun, Humor, My Written Works Misc., Short Stories, Writing, Writing Project Updates, Youth | Tagged , , , , , | 18 Comments

Change of Heart: A Children’s Rhyming Story

Posted on May 20, 2015 by russtowne

Change of Heart  “Why do you look so sad?” asked my friend Chad.  “It’s because of the bad day I’ve had!”  He asked, “What’s wrong with your eyes?”  Now that was a big surprise!  As he and I sat to … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Choices, Poetry, Poetry I Wrote, Rhyming | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

“Here”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t normally post fiction on this blog, but I believe this story falls within the tone and theme of this site. With love, Russ Here By Russ Towne An older, distinguished-looking man met me at the boat. He had an … Continue reading →

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I Pity the Poor Burgler

Posted on August 10, 2014 by russtowne

As I locked up to head for bed, the thought occurred to me that there are 6 dogs at our house tonight. That crazy number includes some we’re watching for relatives. I chuckled at what would happen to a burglar … Continue reading →

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A Glorious Idea: Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on August 6, 2014 by russtowne

One supermarket chain proves how easy it is to change the perceptions and actions of people where everyone involved wins: http://elitedaily.com/envision/food/supermarket-keep-food-going-waste-video/672280/?utm_source=FBTraffic&utm_medium=fijifrost&utm_campaign=CMfacebook With Love, Russ

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For Those Who Felt Picked on and Ridiculed

Posted on March 21, 2014 by russtowne

I just wrote a short story for those who felt picked on and ridiculed as kids. It is labeled fictional, but in truth, all of the things that happened to “Chris” actually happened to me (except the part about other … Continue reading →

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Two Strangers at the End of their Rope

Posted on December 15, 2013 by russtowne

Two strangers meet in the middle of the night on a dark and lonely road, one young and the other old, both at the end of their rope. Their meeting lasts mere minutes yet changes destinies… That briefly describes my … Continue reading →

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