AUTHOR

Derek MacDonald

Derek MacDonald is a former outdoor educator working in tech. In addition to writing and editing narrative nonfiction, he likes building websites, running, and competing in live-storytelling events. Derek currently lives in Burlington, VT. You can learn more about him at www.derekmacdonald.com.

Stories by Derek


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Barred For Life

When I was a kid, a barred owl lived in the tree outside of my bedroom window. Until one day, it van...

In Plain Sight

Something about seeing a collection of letters all jumbled together makes me want to solve the puzzl...

Eyebrows Raised

Fear of letting people down is a hell of a way to move through the world. While drinking my morning ...

In The Light

I keep learning new versions of acceptance.

Incongruence

It's nice to know that real people and real writing can still fuck you up.

Resentment Doesn't Solve It

There was a chapter of my life where kids running around would've made me angry. Even though they we...

A Story All Your Own

I still remember the look on his face when I’d said, “Alright, give it a shot.”

Choosing A Side Of The Fence

Convincing others to see the world as you do is a great way to ensure they won’t. And it’ll drive yo...

Overheard And Uncomfortable

I froze when I'd heard it. It'd been a total fluke—I hadn't meant to eavesdrop. Still, out of nowher...


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