Creekbank Stories Curt Iles, Storyteller

  “It’s all about hope . . .” “When you’ve got hope, you can handle anything. If you’ve lost hope, there’s not much else to stand on.” -Front flyleaf from my fourth book, “Hearts Across the Water.” “Hearts” is about three life-shaking events in 2005. The earthquake/tsunami that devastated a part of Indonesia. I went there with a Baptist medical …

This is a earlier post from 2013 when we were in Africa. It’s a powerful story “Living in fear is just another way Of dying before your time.” -“Shut Up and Get On the Plane.” Drive By Truckers song   I first read the following short story as a teen. It’s still a favorite and very pertinent for the unrest …

Our oldest grandsons, cousins Noah and Jack Iles graduated last night from Alexandria Senior High. ASH’s graduation class was larger than my school, East Beauregard High School, at the time of my 1974 graduation.   Amazingly, ASH had more 2025 graduates than Dry Creek High School did during its entire lifespan from 1918-1962       Someone help me with …

  Spring Cleaning from my Journals *Scroll down to learn more about our latest short story collection, The Three Trees. As always, you can access all our links and information on our home page at www.creekbank.net   We’re starting a new journal today. As a writer, it’s always special to open a new blank journal and wonder what will fill …

    The Three Trees is on Amazon. It’s written as a graduation gift to my grandsons, but the short stories appeal to readers of all ages.   Visit our Creekbank Podcast for “Just Show Up” and more. It’s a good commute companion. Chapter 2    “Just Show Up” That’s it. It’s a significant measure of success. Just show up …

Curt Iles Creekbank Stories Alexandria/Dry Creek, Louisiana Sharing Moving Stories that Inspire and Encourage www.creekbank.net   The Three Trees is a special book written for graduates and other young people stepping out into life. It is available on Amazon on at amzn.to/4cWtF7y  and orders arrive within 3-4 days.   You can read a complete web page on the book at  …

      My Dad was a remarkable man in many ways. He had a deep, unshakable faith that he shares so well in the following treatise. Please feel free to pass this on to folks who need a good word right now. Curt Iles   Our Father Knows Best By Clayton Iles   1934-2003 Written 1987 I do not …

Plowing and The Harvest.   Enjoy the audio of this story. 1. Be Curious. 2. Be Amazed. 3. Tell about it.   I get in lots of trouble being curious. But I also learn so much. The best stories begin with a simple question,  “I noticed you . . .” Most folks are more than happy to share their story. …

Let’s live where our feet. Dig your roots deep. Stab your flag into the hill Still looking forward but also living in the moment.     Speed and Scale   We need to scale the ones we have—immediately—and invent the ones we still need. In short, we need both the now and the new. -Seth Godin

    I’ve done it over a dozen times, but there’s nothing like opening a shipment of a new book. It’s thrilling, fulfilling, and humbling. I’ll be dropping off copies on Friday at Nichol’s/DeQuincy, Thrifty Way/DeRidder. Vintage Girl/DeRidder, and my two Dry Creek locations, the Camp and Foreman’s. They will be signed and stamped. You can also order at Amazon. …

A GREAT IDEA Some of you are still searching for that perfect Graduation or Mother’s Day gift. I’ve got a great idea: Give a personalized autographed paperback copy of “Where I Come From” or “The Three Trees” (or both!) 1. Order your paperback copy(s) on Amazon at http://amzn.to/433Gmc3 Amazon orders are arriving within 3-4 days. 2. To personalize your gift, …

  Spring Cleaning I’m going through my Apple notes and sharing some nuggets I’ve unearthed. Enjoy. Curt —————————————- On building ships If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”    -A. Saint Saint Exupery …

Press Kit as of 28 April 2025 Curt Iles Creekbank Stories Alexandria/Dry Creek, Louisiana Sharing Moving Stories that Inspire and Encourage www.creekbank.net Amazon/Curt Iles Stories   MEDIA RELEASE/{FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE} We’d be so appreciative if you could share this with your readers or listeners. The Three Trees is our 15th book, celebrating our unique Louisiana Pineywoods culture and history.  As …

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 …