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


THE LATEST


Hyper-Vigilante Injustice

My relationship with control and capability is a work in progress. As you might know, the idea is to...

Falling Forward

I woke up rested, which never happens. I think I forgot what it felt like?

When You Least Expect It

Good things happen to those who participate. But I'd planned on being a spectator, not a participant...

Back To Abnormal

Do you ever feel like you're trying and failing to resume your normal life after coming back from tr...

When We Were Pen Pals

Turns out my doctor’s a real person. I spotted him at a local coffee shop today. As in, somewhere ot...

You're Nitpicking

I want to be someone who engages effortlessly online, but I'm not. Maybe you relate?

Topple Your Tower

I'm ready to knock something down, but sad to see it go.

Keystroking Your Ego

I finished a book yesterday and I'm pretty mad about it. Not at the book (it was great) but at mysel...


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