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“Welcome to my Bio”
Top ranking romantic fiction author Rusty Blackwood believes the flair for fantasy is anything the mind wishes it to be, and she is a master at this. Within her expressive mind is found an endless array of romance, passion, textures and colours to sweep the reader to exotic, faraway places where anything is possible, proving that her words really do leave you breathless.
Canadian born Blackwood, who chose her nom de plume by combining both the colour of her russet hair with her estranged husband’s great, great, Scottish grandmother’s maiden name, grew up on her paternal grandfather’s farm in southwestern Ontario, Canada where she developed her love of writing while still in grade school, entering numerous competitions and writing exhibitions throughout her area, and attributes her love of writing to her late father, James Beecroft, and to the late Gladys Carroll, her elementary teacher. Although unprofessionally trained in the field, Rusty has always shown an affinity for the written word, a gift to express it, and she has demonstrated this talent many times since becoming a serious writer in 2001.
Miss Blackwood is a bronze medalist winner in the 2006 Annual International Library of Poetry, sponsored through PoetryPoem.com, for her 2005 poem, Desire.
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Published by Xlibris © 2009 Rusty Blackwood
Published by Xlibris © 2009 Rusty Blackwood
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The 2-part Passion in Paris. Published by Xlibris © 2010 & 2011 Rusty Blackwood. Photography credit: Ms. Carson (Doan) Brodacki © 2012 Used by Permission
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Published by Rusty Blackwood through Createspace © 2012 Rusty Blackwood
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Published by Rusty Blackwood through Createspace 2012 © Rusty Blackwood
Cover Styling and Photography by Ms. Carson (Doan) Brodacki © 2012
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In March of 2012 Rusty released the comedy short, “The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom,” her first in the Derwood Comedy Series.
Published by Rusty Backwood through KDP for Amazon 2012 © Rusty Blackwood
The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom.
Hilarious antics of an outspoken English politician who decides to retire to Canada. Things go awry trying to adjust to his new way of life. If you like humor, you must read this short story.
-Maggie Moore
This title was chosen by ManyBooks.net Best Books for May 2020 in the category of Best Literary Fiction: https://manybooks.net/articles/best-books-of-the-month-may-2020
This title, now in KINDLE, as well as all titles listed above and below, are available on all Amazons.
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Photography by Ms. Carson E (Doan) Brodacki. C E Brodacki Photography. © 2014 Used by permission
Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary. Published by Createspace 2013 © Rusty Blackwood
Cover Designs by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood © 2013
Following a previously hard fought, misguided, and misleading publishing road into the competitive world of mainstream fiction with her first two-part romantic drama, “Passion in Paris’ – Connections to the Past” and “Directions of the Heart” respectively — Rusty was finally given the chance to accomplish what she had originally set out to do, and this exciting reprieve can be found within the pages of her 4-star, heart-touching romantic drama, “Passions In Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary,” available in paperback and Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Passions-Paris-Revelations-Lost-Diary/dp/1482312697/ref=la_B0092XLBRM_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434317581&sr=1-1, as well as all Amazons worldwide, paperback and NOOK at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/passions-in-paris-rusty-blackwood/1115775168?ean=9781482312690, in paperback at https://www.createspace.com/4151917, on KOBO at https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/passions-in-paris-revelations-of/9781311012654-item.html?ikwid=passions+in+paris&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0, and on all reading devices at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/381235, in EPUB at https://payhip.com/b/GKTN.
In the immediate St. Catharines area paperback copies of this exceptional novel can be directly obtained from Miss Blackwood by emailing her in the Contact Area on this website.
Exclusive photo by Ms. Carson (Doan) Brodacki of Carson Brodacki Photography © 2018 Used by permission.
Willow’s Walk. Published by Createspace © 2015 Rusty Blackwood
Cover Designs by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood © 2015
“Passions in Paris” is followed by the official release of the riveting 5-star award-winning romantic fiction drama, ‘Willow’s Walk.’ This page turner has been given a 5 star rating by Readers’ Favorite while still in pre-release, so be sure to check it out in Paperback & Kindle at http://www.amazon.ca, http://www.amazon.com, and all Amazons worldwide. Paperback editions are available at https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/willows-walk/9781516987276-item.html?ikwid=willow%27s+walk&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=1 and http://www.CreateSpace.com.
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In July 2017, Miss Blackwood released her second installment in the Derwood comedy series, titled, Derwood Returns. In this hysterical follow-up to The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom, the bubbling and pretentious Englishman, known for his staunch outlook and demanding ways, decides to return to the picturesque village of Vinehaven on the Lake, where he takes up residence in the swinging Sunset Villa Retirement Center, located directly across the road from the infamous Anchors Away, of which he hastily departed two years earlier. Now he is back, with a hard-learned lesson beneath his belt, and hopes of finding the life that escaped him on his initial try.
Paperback & Kindle editions available at https://www.amazon.com/Derwood-Returns-Rusty-Blackwood/dp/1547223391/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=derwood+returns&qid=1552150412&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
‘Retirement isn’t always a peaches and cream delight. It can often be nothing more than sour grapes.’
“I actually said that, didn’t I? Well then, I would have to admit I was utterly correct.”
– Derwood J. Tugbottom
Derwood Returns. Published by Createspace. © 2017 Rusty Blackwood
Cover Design by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood © 2017
September 3, 2017
“Derwood Returns by author Rusty Blackwood. Derwood J. Tugbottom returns to Canada to enjoy retirement. Meets true friend,Robbie McEwen. Continues being his demanding, opinionated self, that results in many humorous situations. You must read this short story, as it is lighthearted, and enjoyable. Thanks Rusty.”
– Maggie Moore
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August 1, 2019
Another Amazing and OH MY, So Funny Read!
Since I have started backward, and just how I am as a reader, Lol! Here is another ‘hilarious escapade and perils” of Mr. Derwood Tuggbottom!
A fabulous back story of this very proud Londoner Mr. Derwood Justice Tugbottom and all readers will fall in love with him and those who enjoy an amazing adult comedy series!
I just love Rusty’s sense of humor, prose, and writing style. Read Ms. Rusty’s new book, “DERWOOD GOES CARIBBEAN” once you are done with ‘Derwood Returns’ and keep your spirits lifted and funny bone tickled!
You won’t be disappointed and Highly Suggest you do.
– Catherine Lyon of Cat Lyon’s Reading Den – 5 stars
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Derwood Goes Caribbean. Published by Rusty Blackwood through KDP for Amazon © 2019 Rusty Blackwood
Rusty currently released the third installment of the Derwood Tugbottom comedy series, titled, Derwood Goes Caribbean, on January 27, 2019. Travel with Derwood, and his best friend, Robbie, as they board The Travelling Minstrel on a swinging single’s cruise to the Caribbean. Christmas 2014 is fast approaching and an intrepid Derwood talks Robert into taking a single’s cruise to the Caribbean with him, which sends them on another eccentric adventure. Will they find what they hope to aboard ship? Will happiness present itself in one the ports of call, or will it avoid them altogether? Find out, in this third Derwood adventure, certain to make you laugh as you cruise right along with him.
Do watch for the fourth installment in the ongoing series, Derwood Comes Home.
Derwood Goes Caribbean Eccentric, staunch Derwood continues to find himself in more humiliating situations. You can’t help but laugh at these antics. Loyal friend Robbie helps him and gives him encouragement. I recommend this short story for a hilarious comedy light read.
– Maggie Moore. June 4, 2019
June 30, 20195 stars!Recommended to Catherine by: DorRecommended for: All Readers of Adult Comedy!OH, The Perils of Mr. Derwood Tuggbottom!
If you are a reader of fun and uplifting comedy books? You are going to love this new release by Rusty Blackwood. Derwood is not a very “lucky” man when it comes to looking for love and relationships. And most times in all the wrong WAY! Is it his ‘Londoner Pride’ that gets in his way?
Derwood begins after his current love affair falls apart and he takes up an offer from a friend to come for a visit. THEN Derwood gets talked into a boat cruise by his friend, and all I can tell you is the antics and happenings are so hilarious you got to read it for yourself as I don’t like “spoiling” a good read.
This one was so good I am going to read the previous two books so I can learn a wee bit more about how “Derwood” began. If you want a tickle to your funny bone, and enjoy a fantastic comedy book, give this new book a read. You won’t be disappointed. And I highly suggest it!
Cat Lyon’s Reading Den
Catherine Lyon
Exclusive photo of Miss Blackwood by Ms. Carson Brodacki © 2019 Used by permission.
Rusty’s third novel, The Perils of Autumn, is a 5-star, multi-award-winning romantic drama set in the early 1970’s at Landon Lawns Stables, a fictional Thoroughbred racing stable in the posh community known as The Meadows, located just outside Lexington Kentucky. This enthralling story centers around heroine Autumn Leeves, a twenty-four-year-old newly graduated RN, who is sent on assignment to Landon Lawns to care for the terminally ill wife of English equestrian master, Cyril Landon. However, once there, Autumn encounters a world filled with intrigue, wonderment, and a well kept secret. The Perils of Autumn was released on January 17, 2019 by Tellwell Talent Publishing, and is available in paperback, hardback, and Kindle editions at all Amazons, and in Kobo at Chapters. Paperback, and Hardback editions may also be ordered at all Chapters, Coles and Indigo.
The Perils of Autumn is now a 2019 International Book Awards FINALIST in Romance!
Please enjoy the official theatrical trailer.
The Perils of Autumn, official theatrical trailer. © 2019 Produced by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood
Introducing
The first, in the 5-star awarded, 2-part sequel to The Perils of Autumn.
Now available in all formats at Amazon!
Return to Autumn: Part 1. Published by Rusty Blackwood through KDP for Amazon. © 2022 Rusty Blackwood
Cover Designs by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood © 2022
Please enjoy the official theatrical trailer…
Return to Autumn: Part 1 official theatrical trailer. © 2022 Produced by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood
And …
The conclusion to this outstanding series has arrived in the 5-star awarded, Return to Autumn: Part 2 ….
Will Duff Taylor finally pay the piper? Will Autumn & Cyril finally find peace?
The answers awaits in this applauded conclusion …
Return to Autumn: Part 2. Published by Rusty Blackwood through KDP for Amazon. © 2023 Rusty Blackwood
Cover Designs by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood ©
Please enjoy the official theatrical trailer below …
Return to Autumn:Part 2 official theatrical trailer. © 2023 Produced by Don McCauley & Rusty Blackwood
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The 5’1″(154.94 cm) spunky redhead is often asked how much of herself is found in her heroines, and she has been noted to say a fair amount, adding that most writers inspiration comes from many aspects of life experience and reaping from them all that one can to use to one’s best advantage, so in that respect she would have to say that many sides, aspects, and flavours of her heroines derive from her own personality and life.
Rusty has always loved the Arts in their many unique forms and this is demonstrated in the two Interior Decorating and Design diplomas she holds, as well as her many years spent on the south-western Ontario stage performing with her family’s country music band, The Midnight Ramblers, and the country – rock – blues band, MIRAGE respectively as an accomplished vocalist, bassist, and rhythm guitarist.
Rusty firmly believes in going after what she wants, doing whatever is required to make it happen, and turning a deaf ear to anyone who says it cannot be done. She has faced many challenges throughout her life, emerging more determined with each, but make no mistake about her methods, for she is a firm believer in Karma and the adage that whatever you put out in life revisits you, so be sure your intentions are proper.
Miss Blackwood now resides in the cultural city of St. Catharines, Ontario and when not at her keyboard, enjoys art – especially the disiplines of pen & ink, and watercolour, gardening, interior design – specifically adopting white wicker and wrought iron into my designs, music, walking in nature, and spending quality time with my family, and close friends.
Rusty cordially invites you to browse her official website: https://rusty-blackwood.com, check out her Journal/Blog where you will find the latest news, and upcoming events, and enjoy her informative and interesting Video page, where you can enjoy her audio/video interviews. She also invites you to contact her regarding your views, questions, or to simply say hello.
MORE INFORMATION:
Those wishing a poetic interlude may do so by visiting Rusty’s official poetry site, ‘Inspiration in Thought’ at: http://www.poetrypoem.com/rusty5.
You may contact Rusty direct via e-mail at: writerrusty@hotmail.ca , or by leaving a message in her Biography/Contact/Interviews area.
Enjoy her videos here under ‘Videos’ on her home page, or check them out on her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rustycarolweir
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NOTE: Titles No longer available : Feelings, Young Minds, Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past, and Passion in Paris: Directions of the Heart.
Rusty thanks readers for the support of these titles.
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