Read Hearts across the Water as an Amazon ebook for $2.99 Read Hearts across the Water as an Amazon ebook for $2.99 My son Terry reminded me of this story last night during a telephone call from Boston as Harvey’s rains moved in. It’s one of my favorites from a special book. …
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Beautiful Hands: Aunt Margie
Like any octogenarian, Aunt Margie’s hands have aged and she is embarrassed by them. They simply reveal 80 plus years of living. I think they’re the most beautiful hands in the world. They’ve brought joy to thousands across a life of playing her piano. Anyone in SW Louisiana knows my Aunt Margie Nell (Iles) Walker …
A Neat Essay from a Fellow Missionary
Scott and I worked together in Uganda and South Sudan. This is so well-written I felt led to share. This week’s Refugee Encounter By Scott W. I showed up early, like usual, placed coins in the parking meter and proceeded inside. I looked up his flight information on the screen to see if his flight …
First Day to Pre-Order ‘As the Crow Flies.’
It’s time. We are officially taking pre-orders on our latest novel, As the Crow Flies. You can easily order by clicking on the cover image as well as here. Shipping will begin the first week of September. Be sure to let me know how to autograph your book.
Jasper
As a writer I normally carry my laptop (especially when I’m finishing a book like now). I’ve found that I can work in nearly any location. For some reason, my muse isn’t affected by crowd noise, music, or traffic. One of my best offices is at McDonald’s. I work at three of them in Alexandria. …
Chased by the Black Dogs
Chased by the Black Dogs I received a sweet note from a blog friend this week. “Curt, where have you been? I’ve been worried about you?” My answer was simple. “I’ve been chased by the black dogs.” That’s what Churchill, a fellow sufferer, called depression. Folks always describe depression in terms of darkness …
Welcome back to the Creek
August 7, 2017 Friends, We’ll be resuming blog posts and updating you on our upcoming book, As the Crow Flies, scheduled for September 4. Gratefully, Curt Iles
