Rus VanWestervelt's latest work, 2732 Prisms of Love-Stained Light, is scheduled to launch worldwide on 21 December 2021, but you can pre-order your copy today through December 15 at a reduced price. Benefits of preordering include: - Personalized copy signed by the author - Price reduced to just $11 for hand-delivered copies - Shipping only … Continue reading Now Accepting Pre-Orders for 2732 Prisms of Love-Stained Light
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The Hope MixTape: Side A, Track 1. “Here Comes The Sun”
Earlier this year, I asked a few friends on Facebook what songs bring them hope. The response was overwhelming, and the suggestions they provided allowed me to make a 90-minute audio cassette mixtape, complete with a side A and a side B. Just as I have my characters in Fossil Five explore the process involved … Continue reading The Hope MixTape: Side A, Track 1. “Here Comes The Sun”
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Engine 23 And The Lookout Man
Engine 23 And The Lookout Man An Original Short Story by Rus VanWestervelt(Note: I wrote this story last fall for a local horror story contest. Although I did not win, I am extraordinarily happy with how this story turned out. The word limit was 3,000, and I had overwritten by 1,500 words, which I had … Continue reading Engine 23 And The Lookout Man
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Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections
Sharing with all of my Baltimore Writer followers... Thank you very much for your interest in Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections, featuring "Gretchie's Gifts," my latest Christmas story in memory of my dear friend, Gretchen Trageser Smith. This is a 121-page eBook (PDF format) that can be opened on any smartphone … Continue reading Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections
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Understanding and Embracing the Power of Revision
Many years ago, Sharon Miller, National Writing Project Teacher-Consultant and nationally recognized author and educator in the teaching of writing, asked me to offer my thoughts on the power of revision in the genre of creative nonfiction and how, when we write with intent in the revision process and understand who our audience is, we … Continue reading Understanding and Embracing the Power of Revision
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The Christmas Rose
“The Christmas Rose” By Rus VanWestervelt, December 2014 If you would prefer to download 'The Christmas Story" as a PDF file, you may do so HERE. Dedicated to Patrick and Sandra, whose sons Ryan and Danny, respectively, passed away far too early in their young lives. May their spirits, and their love, live … Continue reading The Christmas Rose
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Why I Wrote — And Published — Cold Rock
I am a writer, photographer, educator, and speaker. But more than any of those things individually or together, I am a strong advocate for all of us to accept the challenges we face daily and do our best to live an inspiring and fulfilling life. I wrote and published Cold Rock because I believe in … Continue reading Why I Wrote — And Published — Cold Rock
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In the Living Years
Hi, all. Well, it has been a bit of a while, and I am sorry for that. I still need to pull my pics of my room off my camera and upload them, and I'll try to do that Tuesday or Wednesday. And...I'll try to post daily again now that school's underway. Thanks for your … Continue reading In the Living Years
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