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Read Max

by Max Read

Max Read's twice-weekly newsletter provides an idiosyncratic and funny guide to new ideas and trends in tech, politics, and culture.

Long Lead Presents: Depth Perception

by Long Lead

Long Lead journalists deliver expert perspectives on in-depth reporting, including insightful interviews, curated media, and industry news. An insider's guide.

Colin Meloy's Machine Shop

by Colin Meloy

The Decemberists' Colin Meloy shares his creative process from his "Machine Shop," dissecting songs, sharing demos, and serialized stories.

As Our Days

by WSCFriedman

William Friedman shares his unique take on history and fiction, along with other interests, in a personal blog known for its casual updates and distinctive voice.

Herrera Words | Leo Herrera | Substack

by Leo Herrera

Queer Mexican artist Leo Herrera explores Queer and immigrant experiences via sex, tech, and history. Covers HIV advocacy, mpox, and social justice through viral essays.

Lady’s Substack | Lady Kay | Substack

by Lady Kay

Lady Kay publishes micro fiction stories and chapters from her New Adult and Romance series, 'Boys Fall In Love Too,' with new installments appearing periodically.

Gregg Dunnett Author | Substack

by Gregg Dunnett

Amazon bestseller Gregg Dunnett delivers stories, often inspired by the beach or ocean, interspersed with jokes and other diverse topics.

Garbage Notes | Franco Amati | Substack

by Franco Amati

Franco Amati, a published fiction writer, poet, and editor of Scuzzbucket, offers an inside look into his mind, featuring unique poetry, fiction, essays, and commentary.

Notes from Lucy

by Lucy Monroe

Get personal insights and updates from USA Today Best Selling author Lucy Monroe, known for her spicy mafia and steamy romance novels.

Monster of the Week

by Jessica Maison

Jessica Maison's Monster of the Week, narrated by Necro, explores cryptids, yōkai, and folklore. Features fun facts, retellings, and original spooky tales from a monster's POV.

House of Regina Quinn | Substack

by Regina Quinn

Regina Quinn writes adult fiction about women who yearn, exploring consensual sex, morally complex characters, and emotional depth. Content warnings provided.

Margo’s Speculative Fiction

by Margo Bond Collins

Margo Bond Collins's newsletter lets readers choose from episodes on science fiction romance and discuss urban fantasy directly with the author.

News & Reviews by Bri Lee | Substack

by Bri Lee

Bri Lee's News & Reviews, Australia's top literature newsletter, delivers insightful essays, interviews, and a seasonal online festival covering books, law, and culture.

Memoir Land | Sari Botton | Substack

by Sari Botton

Sari Botton's Memoir Land delivers weekly curated personal essays, original narratives, craft interviews, and stories about NYC's enduring pull.

The Happenings of Jeanne St. James, Romance Author | Substack

by Jeanne St. James

Romance author Jeanne St. James shares updates on her over 65 steamy romance novels, available in multiple languages and formats, featuring diverse characters.

Zubair’s Bookshelf

by Zubair’s Bookshelf

Zubair's Bookshelf explores and reviews a variety of books, offering readers a curated selection and insightful discussions from Zubair.

Snaps

by Deirdre Lewis

Deirdre Lewis's Snaps delivers written snapshot moments, inspired by photos. She crafts vignettes, thoughts, and sketches that capture feelings and entire worlds.

The Metropolitan Review | Substack

by The Metropolitan Review

The Metropolitan Review is a books and culture magazine delivering serious, entertaining criticism of books, film, TV, and art, plus new fiction and poetry.

Kirsten Weiss’s Substack

by Kirsten Weiss

Kirsten Weiss explores a Mystery School where magic is real, featuring interactive witch mysteries and high-anxiety sleuths in UFO-themed B&Bs.

e-pistulae | Tate | Substack

by Tate

Tate translates and delivers Marcus Tullius Cicero's letters to your inbox on the original dates, tracking his life from 45 BCE back to his Roman exile.

Where the Witches Gather | TJ Green | Substack

by TJ Green

TJ Green, a full-time writer and witch, explores her paranormal books, writing process, seasonal celebrations, and magical life in the Algarve.

PASSAGE & PRESENCE | Yaz Gilbert | Substack

by Yaz Gilbert

PASSAGE & PRESENCE by Yaz Gilbert offers literary travel writing that explores what guidebooks miss, blending philosophical essays with practical insights.

De Ulm a Cádiz | Javier Cañada | Substack

by Javier Cañada

Javier Cañada explores the multifaceted nature of time through essays and speculative fiction, delving into the artifacts and designs that shape our future.

The Art of Flash Fiction | Kathy Fish | Substack

by Kathy Fish

Award-winning author Kathy Fish's monthly newsletter, The Art of Flash Fiction, offers craft articles, writing prompts, and recommended readings for flash fiction writers.

Julia Kent's Writing Cabin | Substack

by Julia Kent

New York Times and USA Today bestselling rom-com author Julia Kent explores writing, romance genre tropes, and hilarious personal insights from her unique cabin perspective.

Ebony Oaten’s Reader Community | Substack

by Ebony Oaten

Author Ebony Oaten shares her world of Regency romance novellas (sweet & steamy) and award-winning YA novels written as Ebony McKenna.

Rebel Book Club | Substack

by Rebel Book Club

Rebel Book Club delivers a fortnightly newsletter inviting readers into conversations sparked by non-fiction books, featuring monthly themes and expert interviews.

The Chatner | Daniel Lavery | Substack

by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery's twice-weekly newsletter explores literature, humor, folklore, religion, and transmasculine coping strategies with his distinctive voice.

Beauty & the Bookzz | Cyndy Morgan | Substack

by Cyndy Morgan

Author Cyndy Morgan writes 'Conrad's Version,' an intimate reimagining of a beloved story from his perspective, offering weekly chapters, insights, and a community.

Bookfox Writer | John Matthew Fox | Substack

by John Matthew Fox

John Matthew Fox (Bookfox) helps authors write better fiction through courses, coaching, and editing. He's a former USC instructor and published author.

Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal | Substack

by Jimmy Doom

Jimmy Doom offers a massive archive of original short fiction, with a unique twist: subscribers can suggest prompts for custom 100-word stories.

Daisy’s Substack | Daisy Landish - Author | Substack

by Daisy Landish - Author

Daisy Landish delivers clean, feel-good fiction: Regency, Contemporary, and Small Town Romance, plus diverse Cozy Mysteries. Updates on her popular novellas.

Rian’s Substack | Rian Stone | Substack

by Rian Stone

Rian Stone delivers a newsletter. The About section details payment processing (4R Consulting on invoices), with no description of specific content.

Missing The Point | Substack

by Missing The Point

Missing The Point uses corporate management consulting to analyze fictional worlds, uncovering rational yet dystopian conclusions. Features satire and personal essays.

Melissa Anne’s Substack | Substack

by Melissa Anne

Melissa Anne, an accidental author of over a dozen Regency romances, shares her Jane Austen variations, works-in-progress, and connects fellow enthusiasts.

The House of Thorne | R. Adrian Thorne | Substack

by R. Adrian Thorne

R. Adrian Thorne crafts steamy, character-driven stories about desire, intimacy, and the secrets we keep, designed to be immersive and leave readers 'undone'.

LeenasBooks Newsletter

by Leena Maria

Leena Maria invites readers to engage in discussions about her book-related posts, fostering a community around shared literary interests.

StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz | Substack

by Junot Díaz

Pulitzer-winning author Junot Díaz (MIT) explores fiction and worldbuilding, sharing his unique writing process and the real-time struggles of developing a novel.

Josh Czuba | Substack

by Josh Czuba

Josh Czuba delivers short fiction and psychological essays on human storytelling, meaningful living in the digital age, and self-development via creative and physical practice.

The Booker Prizes | Substack

by The Booker Prizes

Discover news, recommendations, interviews, and reading guides from The Booker Prize and International Booker Prize teams, celebrating fiction.

pjamesstuart | Patrick Stuart | Substack

by Patrick Stuart

Patrick Stuart delivers pen and paper RPG content, cultural reviews, and worldbuilding insights. Expect False Machine updates and his unique musings.

The Writer's Journey | Bradley Ramsey | Substack

by Bradley Ramsey

Bradley Ramsey shares writing craft wisdom, insights into his projects, and exclusive short fiction and poetry via The Writer's Journey.

Embers & Ink: All Access | Orna Ross | Substack

by Orna Ross

Irish novelist Orna Ross shares her 'creativist' philosophy of applying creative consciousness to daily life. Expect fiction, poetry, author insights, and a supportive community.

PINK INK | with author Rachael Johns | Rachael Johns Author | Substack

by Rachael Johns Author

Bestselling author Rachael Johns shares her writing journey, book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes insights into crafting romance and women's fiction.

Eva Alton | Eva Alton | Author | Substack

by Eva Alton | Author

Eva Alton, author of romantic fiction, shares weekly musings, book news, and personal stories, inviting readers to explore her romantic fiction like Stray Witch.

Cemetery’s Substack

by Cemetery Dance Publications

Cemetery Dance Publications delivers exclusive author interviews, essays, videos, livestreams, early release notices, and cover art, plus a surprise gift.

The Literary Obsessive | Eleanor Anstruther | Substack

by Eleanor Anstruther

The Literary Obsessive, by award-listed novelist Eleanor Anstruther, fosters a community for critical thinking and craft with interviews and workshops.

Grumpy Fuckers Coffee Shop | Substack

by Grumpy Fuckers Coffee Shop

Grumpy Fuckers Coffee Shop offers humorous dispatches from its fictional cafe, providing a space for 'grumpy fuckers' to moan, laugh, and connect.

Mystery Ahead | Carmen Amato | Substack

by Carmen Amato

Former CIA officer Carmen Amato dissects how her 30-year career and global intelligence operations inspire her award-winning Detective Emilia Cruz crime fiction.

The Fiction Coach | James Powell | Substack

by James Powell

James Powell, a professional writer, editor, and story coach, helps creators hone their craft, build confidence, and maintain momentum to get their stories, comics, and novels to readers.