Tag Archives: writing

Love and Sacrifice

Posted on February 9, 2014 by russtowne

In a comment to my most recent post, titled “Blindness”, a reader asked some great questions about what my thoughts were on the underlying message of the story and whether complete sacrifice equaled true love. I thought some of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Marriage, My Beliefs, Observations, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged beliefs, heart, Love, Relationships, sacrifice, true love, writing | 10 Comments

Suicide Mission

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I’ve just begun a new story on the blog I created for those who like to read my fictional short stories. The blog is called “Imaginings of a Grateful Man” and can be found at http://imaginingsofagratefulman.com. The new story is … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Love, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged adventure, cliff-hangers, Love, mysteries, mystery, short stories, writing | 12 Comments

Blindness

Posted on February 8, 2014 by russtowne

I don’t know who wrote it, but I read a story that went something like this: There was once a blind girl who hated herself and everyone else because she couldn’t see. Everyone, that is, except her boyfriend. She loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged blindness, heart, Love, vistion, writing | 19 Comments

Sliding Backwards

Posted on January 2, 2014 by russtowne

The holidays and new year can be especially difficult for those who are experiencing difficult times and relationships, or no relationships at all, health problems, etc. Some people I love are dealing with depression and struggling to cling to hope. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Change, Choices, Forgiveness, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Observations | Tagged Anger, depression, Forgiveness, growth, self-help, writer, writing | 23 Comments

A Fire Hose Through a Drinking Straw

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

A reader recently commented that it takes courage to rise above the pain by your true self. I agree. In my case, it did take courage, though at some point, it wasn’t just that I wanted to share what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Authentic Living, Breakthroughs, Change, Choices, Courage, Creativity, Fear, Gratitude, Love, Observations, Uncategorized | Tagged courage, encouragement, fear, frieds, Friendship, ideas, Love, support, writing | 9 Comments

My Children’s Book “Hoozy Whatzadingle” Now Available

Posted on December 12, 2013 by russtowne

I’ve heard that it’s my best children’s book yet, and it was released just in time for holiday gifts! My Beloved thought up the name of Clyde’s newest friend. With Love, Russ

Posted in Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, My Written Works Misc., Writing | Tagged "Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle", Amazon.com, author, children's book, Clyde the Green Giraffe, Hoozy, Hoozy Whatzadingle, writer, writing | 11 Comments

Is Anyone Else Having Trouble Following My New Blog?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by russtowne

I just received a report that someone has clicked “Follow” on my new blog multiple times and yet is still unable to follow my new blog. Is anyone else having issues following it? Does anyone have suggestions as to what … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged author, books, dark, death, depression, fiction, inspiring, Laegacy, legacy, pain, short stories, stories, writing | 7 Comments

Paradise

Posted on December 4, 2013 by russtowne

About a week ago we once again stayed in our favorite bed and breakfast in one of our favorite places on the planet, Pacific Grove, California. The Monterey Bay is just across a small two-lane road from our bedroom. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Nature, Uncategorized | Tagged author, beauty, bed and breakfast, book, nature, Pacific Grove, photo, writing | 20 Comments

A Simple Act

Posted on December 3, 2013 by russtowne

Here is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released non-fiction book, “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. A Simple Act When I was in my late teens I thought I was having a heart attack, but it proved to be a collapsed lung … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Compassion, Gratitude, Healing, Health, Heroes, Kindness, Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, True Stories I've Written, Writing | Tagged author, books, compassion, enhance, enhancers, fiance', gratitude, healing, inspiring, kindness, Life, life enhancers, lung problems, non-fiction, nurses, pain, writing | 23 Comments

Probable Cover Photos For “Heart” and “Reflections”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by russtowne

Here are the cover photos I hope to use for my non-fiction books being released late this month “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” and early in December “Reflections of a Grateful Man”. They were taken by a dear … Continue reading →