“I worship when I write, and I write when I worship.”

This wonderful quote shares what I’ve come to realize: that writing and creating are ways of worshipping God. He is the source of my life, joy, and any writing skills I’ve been given. I want to be a good steward of those gifts in 2025 and beyond.

 

Merry Christmas.

 

I am so grateful for readers and friends like you who read our newsletter and send valuable feedback. We enjoy hearing from readers and appreciate each one of you.

Curt

Our new e-book “Medic!” is available on Amazon Kindle.

 

 

“Medic!”

Two Snipers.

One brave Medic

A Christmas story you won’t forget.

Share it with your family and friends.

 

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Recent interviews on Where I Come From:

You’ll enjoy our  KPLC TV interview with John Bridges

 

I  made new friends on my recent mini-book tour to Chillicothe, Missouri. 

Listen to my radio interview with Ean at KUHL 105.9 The Wave

 

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If you missed it: Yesterday’s Newsletter story, “Drones over Dry Creek,” is both timely and funny.  Read it here.

                                                                                           

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There is still plenty of time to order copies of Where I Come From for Christmas presents.  Most Amazon orders are arriving in 2-3 days.  The hardcover edition is proving to be very popular.

Visit our Amazon page at https://bit.ly/KindleEbookWhereIcomeFrom

 

Here is our current 2025 publication calendar

Spring 2025  A Pineywoods Manifesto: Lasting Lessons for Life. 
With the help of readers (like you), I’ll be compiling short snippets on things young men (or women) need to know as they step out on their own.  A Pineywoods Manifesto will be written as visits with my four teen grandsons.

Late Summer 2025  A Broken Cup: A Journey Through Depression.
Most of my readers know about my mental health challenges and bouts of depression. I feel compelled to share this book to encourage all who’ve been broken by life. 

Please pray for me on this project, which will require me to be transparent and vulnerable. I’ve been meditating on the statement, “If your deep pain has given you a platform, you should share it with others.”

November 2025   A Love of the Land.  More of the short stories our readers love.

We also will sprinkle in some “surprise short books” that you’ll enjoy.

As always, you can keep up with us at www.creekbank.net and Amazon.com/Curt Iles

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The purpose of Creekbank Stories is to write moving stories that encourage and inspire.

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Creekbank Podcast  Audio Podcast.

I’d love to hear from you at curt@creekbank.net

 

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