Birding – Ben East Books

Interview: On Writing Profiles

Mar 16, 2026

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My writing routine: Anytime. Anywhere. Rumpled and rocking on trains or cramped on airplanes. You can’t be precious about where, when, and how you write.

Christmas Sanctuary

Dec 26, 2025

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Ben East

in Blogs, Christmas, Family, Health, Holidays, India, Inspiration, Nature, Peace, Seasons, Time, Travel, Writing

A boating excursion on India’s Kavery River brought unexpected sightings and peaceful reflection as we move from the holidays to preparing for the new year

Backstory: Hope and Tragedy

Nov 11, 2025

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Ben East

in Blogs, Books, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, India, Movies, Mumbai, Music, Nonfiction, Podcast, Profiles in Service, Storytelling

Former diplomat Ben East tries his hand at podcasting when his nonfiction fails to take hold. Will fellow public servant Rob Batchelder bail him out? Can the Great Indian Bustard help?

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Dec 31, 2024

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Ben East

in About, Blogs, Calendar, Cooking, Family, Foreign Affairs, India, Nature, Non-Fiction, Recipes, Travel, Weather, Winter, Writing

Go Big, Write Big, said nobody ever.

Tag: Birding

Interview: On Writing Profiles

Christmas Sanctuary

Backstory: Hope and Tragedy

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