Locust Hill, a series by Carl Parsons at Spillwords.com

Struggles of an independent, small acreage farm family, that of Jim and Cassandra Russell, in the Mid-Ohio Valley region of West Virginia.

Locust Hill: Chapter 12 - Farewell, written by Carl Parsons at Spillwords.com

Locust Hill: Chapter XII

Carl Parsons·May 7, 2023

Locust Hill Chapter XII Farewell written by: Carl Parsons 12.1 When winter comes to Locust Hill the...

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Locust Hill: Chapter XI-II

Carl Parsons·April 6, 2023

Locust Hill Chapter XI (Part II) Crisis written by: Carl Parsons 11.10 When I arrived at the...

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Locust Hill: Chapter 11-1 by Carl Parsons at Spillwords.com

Locust Hill: Chapter XI-I

Carl Parsons·March 5, 2023

Locust Hill Chapter XI (Part I) Crisis written by: Carl Parsons 11.1 When autumn comes to Locust...

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Locust Hill: Chapter 10 by Carl Parsons at Spillwords.com

Locust Hill: Chapter X

Carl Parsons·February 9, 2023

Locust Hill Chapter X Success written by: Carl Parsons 10.1 Despite its long history as a farm...

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Locust Hill: Chapter IX

Carl Parsons·January 8, 2023

Locust Hill Chapter IX Children written by: Carl Parsons 9.1 By the autumn after our graduation from...

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Locust Hill: Chapter VIII

Carl Parsons·December 6, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter VIII Marriage written by: Carl Parsons 8.1 When we arrived back home, Jim’s mom...

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Locust Hill: Chapter VII

Carl Parsons·November 8, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter VII Wedding written by: Carl Parsons 7.1 Suddenly it was summer. The prom and...

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Locust Hill: Chapter VI

Carl Parsons·October 6, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter VI St. Benedict’s written by: Carl Parsons 6.1 The next Sunday I went to...

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Locust Hill: Chapter V

Carl Parsons·September 6, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter V Keepsakes written by: Carl Parsons 5.1 After the planting was completed, we all...

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Locust Hill: Chapter IV

Carl Parsons·August 7, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter IV Farm Work written by: Carl Parsons 4.1 After the confrontation with my parents,...

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Locust Hill: Chapter III

Carl Parsons·July 3, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter III Parents written by: Carl Parsons After pledging themselves to each other, Jim and...

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Locust Hill: Chapter II

Carl Parsons·June 5, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter II Proposal written by: Carl Parsons 2.1 As the spring of our senior year...

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Locust Hill: Chapter 1- Courtship at El Caballito, series by Carl Parsons at Spillwords.com

Locust Hill: Chapter I

Carl Parsons·May 1, 2022

Locust Hill Chapter I Courtship at El Caballito written by: Carl Parsons 1 I met my farmer...

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

Features

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Amana Memories

The Stairwell

Locust Hill

Locust Hill: Chapter XII

Locust Hill: Chapter XI-II

Locust Hill: Chapter XI-I

Locust Hill: Chapter X

Locust Hill: Chapter IX

Locust Hill: Chapter VIII

Locust Hill: Chapter VII

Locust Hill: Chapter VI

Locust Hill: Chapter V

Locust Hill: Chapter IV

Locust Hill: Chapter III

Locust Hill: Chapter II

Locust Hill: Chapter I

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

A Slave to War

Edith’s Epiphany

Sunbird

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Tattered Byrds

Fog

El Retrato de la Boda

Autumn’s Lights

Aphorisms

Angels in our Midst