Tiptoeing through the house, hearing the dog padding at my heels, quietly brewing coffee and pulling on layers. Then out into the pre-dawn chill, fiddling with keys in the dark. Been a while since I had a writing deadline that brought me out to the woodshed at 430. I've missed it

Heartfelt thanks to the The Guardian for letting me write about five of my favourite books about trees! Ben Rawlence John Lewis-Stempel Lyndsie Bourgon James Aldred #LarsMytting theguardian.com/books/article/…

Such an absolute treat to join Olivia at The Edinburgh Bookshop last night, in their incredible new location. Thanks so much to everyone who came along. Such a memorable evening!

Such a wonderful, memorable evening launching Ingrained Custom Lane with Doubleday Books! Huge thanks to Marisa, my parents, Susanna, Evie, Lighthouse - Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop, The Glenrothes and everyone who so kindly came along! #books #memoir #naturewriting #woodwork #craft #handmade

So that's how you keep a collie quiet: introduce her to a blackberry bush. These (the few that she let me pick) are five minutes from the porridge pot!

Meanwhile, in my father's workshop, The Steuart Ferguson Memorial Photography Award (in progress). What better for a golden eagle than rich golden oak. Stunning work as always, and a beautiful image from my sister Jen Smith #wildlife #eagle #woodcarving

The Steuart Ferguson Memorial Photography Award, in progress (and in all its glory) on my father's workbench. A stunning golden eagle, realised in solid golden oak. Images by my super talented sister Jen Smith #eagle #woodcarving #birds #carving #nature #davidrobinson

This is a fantastic, beautiful book. If you're in the Southwark area next Thursday, get yourself along! #travelwriting #naturewriting

I'm thrilled and incredibly humbled that one of my favourite writers - someone whose work has inspired and entertained me so, SO much over the years - the legendary Bill Buford has read and enjoyed Ingrained!! Arriving in the USA on December 3rd, via Ecco #Ingrained

Stopping in to see the #otterman himself, enthusing here about some mighty Scottish elm! #hardwood #woodwork #handmade #woodcarving

A visit to Night Owl Books!

I'll be discussing all things Ingrained tonight (plus a few of our more unusual multidisciplinary Method projects) at #CafeScientifique in Glasgow. 7pm at Waterstones Glasgow. Tickets are free but registration is hugely appreciated. eventbrite.co.uk/e/cafe-scienti… #woodwork #science #memoir

To Bigglestones, and beyond! Enroute (and all wet) to Glasgow, signing stock Bigglestones Books & Waterstones Glasgow Argyle St before tonight's Cafe Scientifique Waterstones Glasgow! Watercolour c/o Marisa Giannasi

A magical love letter to trees, craft, & finding your own voice from a traditional woodworker 🌲🪚🍂 Bookseller Keela was lucky enough to visit Callum's workshop to try her hand at some whittling, & discover his passion for creativity.

I'm a great fan of the James Herriot stories, and on this appropriately misty morning (over hot porridge) I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Felicity Evans in conversation with the author's son, Jim Wight, on BBC Open Country from 10 years ago. open.spotify.com/episode/5bvu8Z…

Wow! Looks absolutely gorgeous at night. Thank you for sharing, Hannah!