From the Writing Desk

Essays, stories & observations

A place for shorter writing about storytelling, history, Scotland, whisky, travel, community, research, and the unexpected connections between them.

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Storytelling

On Storytelling

Notes about character, place, memory, research, and what makes a story worth following.

History & Place

Scotland, Whisky & Memory

Reflections on Scotland, whisky culture, travel, history, and the way places continue to shape the stories we tell.