Chapters 1 & 2 A Spent Bullet

Printed below are chapters 1 and 2 of our novel,  A Spent Bullet. You can learn more at http://www.creekbank.net. Also, keep in touch through Facebook  (friend page Curt Iles and fan page Creekbank Stories and Curt Iles) as well as Twitter.                   Part I The Battle for …

My Genesis Finalist story: As the Crow Flies

As the Crow Flies Chapter One Copyright 2011 Curt Iles and Creekbank Stories My name is Nancy Cotten, and I was born into a family of thieves.  That explains why Daddy kept looking over his shoulder when our horse-drawn wagon reached the ferry at Hineston. “We’ll be safe across the Calcasieu River,” He said, nodding …

Sun. Sept. 18

Water Running I lean on my congas during Sunday morning choir practice. Behind me I hear a sound sweeter than the music Water is running. The baptistry is filling. Someone—actually three “someones”—are being baptized today. Three young people who’ve made a decision. A decision to follow Jesus and show it publicly. My guitar partner, Vance …

A Spent Bullet Historical Fiction Proposal

Link on this page:   http://is.gd/5t3e73 A SPENT BULLET Louisiana 1941 S.C. “Curt” Iles Represented by Chip MacGregor MacGregor Literary Working Title: A SPENT BULLET/Louisiana 1941 Curt Iles The Big Idea We all have a past but it’s our choice to live there or move forward. A Spent Bullet is the story of two young people …

Sept. 1, 1941 was Labor Day

This is from my new novel, A Spent Bullet.  It details an emotional day for Louisiana schoolteacher Elizabeth Reed and her family.   Enjoy! To help you get in place:  Elizabeth Reed, a 20 year old single schoolteacher lives with her family in Bundick, La.  The start of school has been delayed due to the ongoing …