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Press/Media Kit Creekbank Stories and Curt Iles

Press Kit as of 28 April 2025 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND RADIO STATION This is an information sheet/press release for our new book, The Three Trees. Please share it with your local newspaper or online newspapers in your area. You can copy and paste it or forward send this link: https://www.creekbank.net/press-media-kit-creekbank-stories-and-curt-iles/  Gratefully,   Curt Iles     …

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Thoughts on the Day

Thoughts for the Day Our latest book, “The Three Trees” is live! Great for Graduates and Mother’s Day! Check it out at Amazon/Curt Iles Books Available in paperback and ebook formats. Sample chapters are also available.       Proverbs for the day (  Chapter 26 for April 26.) Sadly, I’ve seen it in the Canine world as among Homo …

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“Landing Page” for All Things Creekbank

April 23, 2025 falls on a Wednesday. A lot is going on at the Creekbank today. Around noon, Matheus and I will approve “The Three Trees,” starting its two-day Amazon review. You’ll be able to purchase your copies at Amazon. You’re going to love it and want to pass it on to the young people in your life. Stay tuned. …

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A Friend in Need

Be Careful Where You Park. Stay tuned. Dropped car keys Down the sewer drain It was stupid to park over it. My friend Derrick rescued the keys from the abyss. Keep up at www.creekbank.net

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The Three Trees: Arriving on May 1

The Floor Sill Log under the Old House. How many rings are there? Join the discussion below. This photo will appear beneath the back cover text of our upcoming book, “The Three Trees,” which will be released on May 1. I’ve always found the two ground sills under our Old House in Dry Creek fascinating. When John and Sarah Wagnon …

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The Three Trees and Acts 8

News from the Creek New podcast: Acts 8: Philip and the throw-down with Simon the Magician. https://media.rss.com/thecreek/feed.xml News on ‘The Three Trees.’ It is going to be a life-changing book. Keep up with the turning wheels of ‘The Three Trees at www.creekbank.net

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A Sneak Peek at Chapter 1 of The Tree Trees

  Shhhhhh! Don’t tell anyone, but here is Chapter 1 of The Three Trees.   The cover features three trees, each with a unique story. The small longleaf pine in the foreground has spent most of its young life in a grassy stage with little visible growth. However, it has steadily grown a deep taproot and at some point, when …

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Acts 6: Stephen Gets in Hot Water

Today’s scripture from Acts 6: Stephen’s bold stand for Jesus: Part 1 Listen to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/thecreek/ as well as on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgZ4nUVcKpM To our readers/listeners: I apologize for our recent absence on Facebook. We’ve been on a book assignment. ‘The Three Trees’ is nearing completion of the arduous stage of final editing. This step requires every ounce of …

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Chapter 2: “Just Show Up”

The Three Trees will debut on May 1. Originally written as a graduation gift book, it has evolved into short stories that will appeal to readers of all ages. Chapter 2 “Just Show Up” from The Three Trees Just Show Up That’s it. It’s a significant measure of success. Just show up every day. It’s incredible what a difference that …

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A Bird Choir with Acts 5

A memorable duet: the morning birds and God’s Word. Acts 5: the troubling story of Ananias and Sapphira. https://rss.com/podcasts/thecreek/ -Wendell Berry “The Bible was written to be read outside.’

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The Experts Say Don’t Do This!

An literary agent once told me, “Don’t put chapters of your upcoming book online. Readers won’t buy the book. They’ve already seen it. Hogwash.   file:///C:/Users/curt/OneDrive/Desktop/20.0%20THE%20THREE%20TREES.pdf   20.0 THE THREE TREES     m h

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Prologue: ‘The Three Trees’

PROLOGUE THE THREE TREES   PDF COPY OF ACTUAL MANUSCRIPT THIS IS MICROSOFT WORD COPY of the same passage. You may print it out and make track changes if you wish. After you edit, take photos of your comments and suggested corrections.

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