About the Journey
A gathering place for memory and belonging. Sharing food, tales, and reflections on loss and living.
I’m a Scottish writer exploring how we live, grieve, and find meaning. After my father died suddenly, a wave of pain swept me out of myself and into a search of a better way to embrace life (and to deal with death).
When scattering Dad’s ashes in Tibet, I learned there was more than one way to die, more than one way to grieve. And I knew then, my way, was not working. So I did the only thing that made sense at the time — I took my grief on an all-expenses-paid trip around the world.
My husband and I packed up our careers, sold our house, and travelled the world for a year. This transformed my perspective on life, death, and all of our journey in between (and beyond).
I hold a Master’s in Education and a degree in Psychology, and I am a qualified Teacher of the Deaf. These experiences have shaped the way I approach writing today. Examining the human experience with empathy and a keen eye on the power of voice found in empty spaces.
All of this forms the foundation of my memoir-in-progress, The Vulture’s Wings, exploring how other cultures manage death and grief. And brought me here to Eat Write Live. A place for fellow seekers and storytellers to explore memories through food, loss, and living—in no particular order.
Gather round the campfire of our Eat Write Live community.
What You’ll Get
🌍 Personal essays on navigating the world after loss, embracing change, and finding meaning in new places.
🍜 Food and memory – Stories about how meals connect us to people, places, and shared histories.
💬 Conversations and community – A space to exchange thoughts, swap book and travel recommendations, and explore the joy of writing together.
Subscribe now to become part of a community sharing stories, food, and connection. Explore the world with me, one page , one meal at a time.
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