In this Q&A with SPILLWORDS, Lou Storey reflects on his journey from visual artist to psychologist to writer, sharing insights on creative inspiration.
Q: What does it mean to be selected as Author of The Month?
A: What being selected as Author of The Month means for me is that I will be sending the Spillwords link to everyone I can think of while maintaining an offhanded air about it. Like, “It rained the other day, and, oh, by the way, did I send you this link yet? Just a little something.” I will then wait eagerly for a response, hopeful for kudos, but will be very disappointed if my ravenous ego goes unfed. As a selected Author of the Month, please know that I am really touched, and feel seen and validated.
Lou Storey is a visual artist, retired psychotherapist, and writer based in Savannah, Georgia. His work has appeared in numerous publications including The New Yorker. A Flannery O'Connor Peacock Guild member, Lou's debut novel is forthcoming in 2026 from Legacy Book Press.
