Browse newsletters about speculative fiction

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.

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.

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.

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.

Authortunities | Angela Yuriko Smith | Substack

by Angela Yuriko Smith

Angela Yuriko Smith, an award-winning editor and publisher, delivers a weekly calendar of writing calls and deadlines to help authors navigate publishing effectively.

Doomsday Machines | Alex Wellerstein | Substack

by Alex Wellerstein

Alex Wellerstein's Doomsday Machines delves into the post-apocalyptic imagination, analyzing fictional narratives, historical events, game design, and expert interviews.

Jon Cronshaw - fantasy and speculative fiction author | Jon Cronshaw - author | Substack

by Jon Cronshaw - author

Fantasy author Jon Cronshaw offers early access to his works-in-progress and weekly SFF stories, inviting readers to join and shape his creative journey.

All Possible Futures | Sarah Zachrich Jeng | Substack

by Sarah Zachrich Jeng

Sarah Zachrich Jeng shares short essays on speculative fiction, culture, writing, '90s nostalgia, and whatever she's doomscrolling, alongside news about her novels.

The Unseen Review | Jessie Lethaby | Substack

by Jessie Lethaby

Book critic Jess Lethaby helps readers discover compelling new and backlist titles across fiction, nonfiction, and classics. Offers insightful reviews, reading round-ups, courses, and a book club.

Talebones ✨ | S.E. Reid | Substack

by S.E. Reid

S.E. Reid's Talebones features character-driven speculative fiction, mixing historical, fantasy, horror, and literary genres with spiritual or supernatural twists.

👁️😮🔮 Futur(s) | Noemie Aubron | Substack

by Noemie Aubron

Noémie Aubron crafts weekly fictional narratives exploring contemporary paradoxes, weak signals, and emerging trends to inspire action and foresight.

The Sunday Morning Transport | Julian Yap | Substack

by Julian Yap

Julian Yap's The Sunday Morning Transport delivers a weekly speculative fiction short story (sci-fi/fantasy) by acclaimed authors, connecting thinkers and dreamers.

Marie-Hélène Lebeault’s Substack | Marie-Hélène Lebeault - Author | Substack

by Marie-Hélène Lebeault - Author

Canadian speculative fiction author Marie-Hélène Lebeault shares book updates, sales, recommendations, and giveaways every Monday.

Shelf Awareness

Shelf Awareness delivers concise and engaging reviews of new book releases across genres, alongside updates on authors and their media appearances.

Year 2049

Year 2049 offers engaging comics exploring the future, created by a human-first education and media company, grounded in today's events.

Valadria explores its namesake world, delving into unique lore, characters, and evolving narratives. Subscribe for regular updates from this captivating realm.

TimeMachiner explores the fascinating theories and fictional worlds of time travel, delving into its paradoxes and possibilities across history and imagination.