Russ lives with his wife in Campbell, California, USA. They've been married since 1979; have three adult children, and five grandchildren. His passions include family, friends, writing and investing. Russ wrote his first book in 2013 when he was fifty-six and has written and published dozens of books that can be found on Amazon.com and elsewhere. Russ delights in seeing the expressions on the faces of young children and their loved ones as they experience his children's picture, early reader, and chapter books. He enjoys reading his stories in classrooms, schools, libraries, and anywhere young children gather. Russ revels in interacting with youngsters, answering their questions, and inspiring a love within them for the magic of reading and writing. Russ savors experiencing nature, especially near rivers and streams that run through giant redwood groves, and near beautiful beaches. He enjoys watching classic movies, reading, and his tiny fern garden and redwood grove. Russ greatly enjoys managing the investments of Clients of the wealth management firm he founded in 2003. Amazon Author's Page: https: //www.amazon.com/author/russtowne. Blog: Russ Towne's A Grateful Man: http: //russtowne.com Russ hopes readers experience truth and kindness in his writing, to remind everyone of the greatness and goodness within themselves and others. The titles of the books he has written, compiled, and published include: Books for Young Children: Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon Flora Belle and Dreami Dragon The Beach that Love Built A Day in the Shade of a Tickletoe Tree The Grumpadinkles Zach and the Toad Who Rode a Bull Misty Zebracorn V. G. and Dexter Dufflebee Ki-Gra's REALLY, REALLY BIG Day! The Duck Who Flew Upside Down Clyde and Friends Clyde and Hoozy Whatzadingle Clyde and I Help a Hippo to Fly Rusty Bear and Thomas, Too Clyde and I Non-Fiction Honest, Honey, That's How It Happened Stop Peeing in the Kitty Litter! Slices of Life An anthology of the selected non-fiction stories of several writers. Reflections from the Heart of a Grateful Man A compilation of From the Heart of a Grateful Man & Reflections of a Grateful Man From the Heart of a Grateful Man Reflections of a Grateful Man Fiction It Was Her Eyes A novella Touched Short stories and flash fiction Palpable Imaginings An anthology of stories by several writers in various genres. Poetry Kaleidoscope Heart Whispers An anthology of the selected works of over 20 poets.