Creekbank Stories Curt Iles, Storyteller

Today is January 8, 2026 It’s the 8th of January, and not just any ordinary day. Here’s why: “The Eighth of January” is a fast-paced fiddle song dating back to the Nineteenth century. My great-grandmother, Theodosia Iles, was the Beauregard Parish Fair fiddle champion for most of her adult life, and she owned “The 8th of January.”  Years later, one …

    My Dad loved Dry Creek Baptist Church and Dry Creek Baptist loved him in return. Attention: To all who want their church to be the best it can be in reaching others. The following is what I call “Brother C’s Manifesto.” It was written by my late father, Clayton Iles. I’ve left it in his unique handwriting. I …

Encouragement is something that doesn’t cost anything to give yet the outcome is priceless! -May Hill Encouragement   What a good word: encouragement. I could list various definitions. Instead, I’ll do what I do (and love) best. I’ll tell a story: The 1936 Berlin Olympics are among the most famous Olympiads of the 20th century. Its location was Germany Its …

  My 12 Key Words for 2026 Onward! Each January, I revise my Life Plan. It’s the words, sketches, and notes that remind me about what really matters. I have a list of words to guide me. Onward is one of my 12 keywords. It reminds me I’m moving and upward. There’s no room for coasting in my life. Onward …

  Today’s the Day! It’s the release party for the Audible Audiobook of our latest book, One Night in Winterset: A Story of Redemption. It’s available today at Amazon as an Audiobook for $3.95. It’s a warm, moving tale you won’t be able to stop until the end. How do I know? I wrote and narrated the Audiobook and still …

Alone   He died alone, but he was buried by hundreds.   His name was John Whittaker.   I know little about him, but neither did his neighbors. He was a Vietnam-era Veteran who lived an isolated and lonely life. I do not know if this lifestyle was by choice or from the bruises and hurts of life.   John …

Under construction as of December 21, 2025   An Ongoing Study of “The Old Confederate Military”/aka “The Sugartown Road.” We’re gathering information from interested parties (like you.) This should be interesting and fun. Stay tuned.  

  www.creekbank.net   Merry Christmas from The Creek and Curt Iles!   Two new books just in time for Christmas: One Night in Winterset and Uncle Sam. Amazon book orders of all Creekbank Books promised for Christmas Eve if ordered TODAY, Friday, DEC. 19.  Order copies of One Night In Winterset: A Story of Redemption HERE   Order copies of Uncle …

    www.creekbank.net   HOLD THE PRESSES: We’re having trouble with Amazon Mothership on downloading FREE Kindle ebook of  our latest book, One Night in Winterset.    Don’t give up! Scroll down to view the front and back covers     Two new Christmas Books just in time for Christmas: One Night in Winterset and Uncle Sam. Order both at …

  Bible Study: One Night in Winterset Under Construction 8 Dec. 2025   Send your Bible study ideas to Curt at curt@creekbank.net

    Uncle Sam: A Horse’s Tale Rides Again! Order your Christmas copies of Uncle Sam at Amazon. Read the entire book at https://www.creekbank.net/uncle-sam-2/   The experts say, “Don’t leak your book or give access to readers. They’ll read it for free and will skip buying it.” What do they know? Let’s prove the experts wrong. I’m putting all 38 …

Book Clubs Under Construction Post updated as of 30 November 2025 This is a companion blog post to our book, One Night in Winterset. What are the major themes of One Night in Winterset? What touches could the author add that would enrich the story? (Amazon KDP allows the author to update their manuscripts at will.) If you find errors, …

As we wind up a Thankful November . . . Thanksgiving is not a day. It’s living with gratitude. Gratitude for every gift God has placed in our lives. Let’s continue Thanksgiving into December. You cannot go wrong being grateful. “It was when I started counting my blessings that my entire life turned around.” -Willie Nelson   Stay tuned for …