I'm not sure if he is currently releasing a new novel. Richard Russo has a knack for creating vivid characters and exploring small - town life in his works. If he is coming out with a new novel, we might expect more of his signature storytelling, with complex characters dealing with everyday life struggles and the idiosyncrasies of their communities.
There's no definite news on a new Richard Russo novel at the moment. However, based on his past novels, like 'Empire Falls', if he has a new one, it could feature his typical in - depth character development. His characters often have a lot of emotional depth, and he weaves their stories together in a way that gives a real sense of place, usually a small - town setting. So perhaps more of that in a new book.