The Keepthings

About the Substack

What memento would you keep
after the death of someone you love?
These are the stories of lost loved ones,
inspired by the things they left behind.
A new story of love + grief every few weeks,
plus occasional subscriber bonus content.

About Deborah Way

Ex-magazine editor, writer, creator/publisher of The Keepthings.

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