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Derek John
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The Lark Publication

Echoes Behind the Yellow Door

Secrets of Hillery Street

8 min readJan 17, 2024

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Echoes Behind the Yellow Door

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Derek John
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The Short Place

Embezzlement

The Price of Ambition

4 min read1 day ago

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Embezzlement

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Derek John

I Tried The Hemingway Cigar and Daiquiri Pairing So You Don’t Have To

Why some things are better left unpaired

4 min readMay 8, 2024

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I Tried The Hemingway Cigar and Daiquiri Pairing So You Don’t Have To

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Derek John
in
The Short Place

The Forgotten Photograph

A daughter’s discovery unravels a decades-old mystery

6 min readMay 4, 2024

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The Forgotten Photograph

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Derek John

Cinco de Mayo: 4 Cocktail & Cigar Pairings to Elevate Your Home Fiesta

Ah yes, Cinco de Mayo — a day filled with vibrant colors, lively music, and, if you’re lucky, a belly full of traditional Mexican food…

3 min readApr 30, 2024

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Cinco de Mayo: 4 Cocktail & Cigar Pairings to Elevate Your Home Fiesta

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Derek John
in
The Lark Publication

The Neighbor’s Secret

Testing the bonds of friendship

7 min readApr 27, 2024

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The Neighbor’s Secret

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Derek John

5 Must-Try Introductory Cigars for Beginner Enthusiasts

From Swisher Sweets to premium smokes

4 min readApr 24, 2024

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5 Must-Try Introductory Cigars for Beginner Enthusiasts

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Derek John
in
The Lark Publication

Betrayed by Bourbon

A toast to the final sip

7 min readApr 21, 2024

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Betrayed by Bourbon

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Derek John

5 Essential Steps to Building Your First Home Bar

Your guide to get you crafting cocktails from home

5 min readApr 16, 2024

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5 Essential Steps to Building Your First Home Bar

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Derek John
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The Lark Publication

The Cabin on the Hill

Four hikers in a sea of pines

4 min readApr 13, 2024

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The Cabin on the Hill

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Derek John

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Six-figure technical writer by day, fiction and lifestyle writer by night | 2x Medium Top Writer | Dive into my stories of fiction, food, cocktails and cigars.

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