Phoenix Writers Club Author Profile

G. E. Russell

Author G.E. Russell’s debut novel, ‘Chasing The Hummingbird’s Universe’ is due to be released by Newman Springs Publishers in the first quarter of 2026

G.E. Russell is a writer of uncommon perspective seeking insight and compassion through common themes of change, introspection and grace. A man of many experiences, he has grown to understand that change is inevitable: growth is optional.

Born in Texas and raised near Chicago, G.E. relies on his ancestral Irish traits of faith in the Almighty, belief in each new day, love without restraint, singing or crying when so inclined, familial strength and perseverance in living each day as if it were his last.

During the course of his lifetime, G.E. has been a professional musician, Army veteran, college linebacker, beverage distribution executive, health club janitor, corporate legal administrator and cancer survivor. Writing is his true work of love and he loves it without reservation or doubt. His motto is “Life is like tournament basketball; survive today’s game and move on to the next.”

The father of six and grandfather of three, he understands how Twain once quipped, “Insanity is hereditary; you get it from your children.” He and his wife live in Maricopa, AZ.

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Broken Windows, Renovated Souls: Stories of Emergence

In the quiet corners of life, where the hushed whispers of change weave through the tapestry of existence, there lies a profound truth: change is an unrelenting force, but the choice to grow is a privilege granted only to the most resilient souls. "Broken Windows, Renovated Souls" invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey through a collection of novellas and short stories. These narratives are the kaleidoscope of existence, capturing the ephemeral moments where ordinary people navigate the labyrinth of life, discovering new paths to self-realization and happiness.

From the turbulent echoes of the 1960s to the rhythms of today, each tale in this tapestry beckons you to witness the world with fresh eyes, to listen with renewed ears, and to feel the pulse of transformation in every breath. "Neighborhood Watch" unravels Claire Bankord's startling revelation that her life, once presumed to be her own, has been a charade. "I Spread Rocks" offers a glimpse into the profound connection shared by two men, awakening them to the vast common ground they tread. "Dixie Cup" paints the unexpected canvas of Randy Timmerman's entry into the realm of adulthood. And "Mothers And Millstones" unravels the story of Eunice Daugherty's journey as she finds her true maternal voice.

In these stories, you'll find threads of the universal human experience, woven through simple yet profound moments of discovery, nobility, and honor. "Broken Windows, Renovated Souls" is an invitation to embrace the tapestry of life, where change and growth intertwine, revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Deferred Redemptions

Change is inevitable; growth is optional. Sometimes the changes you dream of await your participation. Sometimes they start and proceed without your design or approval. But changes happen in the quietest moments, the smallest beginnings, almost selectively. It's the greatest and most satisfying of mysteries if one is lucky enough to realize when such change starts. 'Somewhere, Sister' tells of Esmeralda and Esperanza, two sisters who dream of a different life but; can they find it before its too late?

One wants safety: the other love. 'Adam And Eve' - He insists on this trip; she doesn't understand why. Why here in the desert?

Now, and like this? Then she arrives and once she lets go; everything comes into place. 'Encore Collision' - Bandmates Tim Walsh and Tommy Richards must make one more performance; one they've expected and feared for over forty years. 'Genetic Anguish' - a grandson recalls the summer he witnessed the disconnect between his father and grandfather and now considers how it may affect his son.