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AUTHOR KRISTEN STAFFORD -HOWE

by KRISTEN STAFFORD -HOWE

Author Kristen Stafford-Howe cultivates a community where readers can connect over shared interests, engage in comment sections, and support the ongoing work.

Off the record | Enric Sánchez | Substack

by Enric Sánchez

Journalist and author Enric Sánchez (podcast Vidas Contadas) shares personal reflections, cultural recommendations, and exclusive club content.

JAPAN ORDINARY -photos- | SHIMIZU Akira | Substack

by SHIMIZU Akira

Photographer Shimizu Akira documents Japan's overlooked, everyday landscapes—quiet streets, faded signs, and convenience store lights—revealing the unnoticed rhythm of contemporary life.

COCINA TO CAREER | Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack | Substack

by Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack shares how she built a multi-six-figure food brand from family recipes. Discover strategies for authorship, marketing, monetization, and cultural preservation.

Weiss Journal | John Patrick Weiss | Substack

by John Patrick Weiss

Writer and former police chief John Patrick Weiss shares insights from 26 years in law enforcement and his master's in criminal justice.

Creative, Inspired, ALIVE | Joanna Phoenix | Substack

by Joanna Phoenix

NYT bestselling author Evelyn Skye and writer Joanna Phoenix share essays, interviews, and book discussions, exploring creativity, writing, and inspired living.

Vanilla

by Ben

Ben's 'Vanilla' delivers exclusive early access to new chapters and a collection of bonus blog posts for its subscribers.

Skaffarbrevet – allt om Nordiska museets insamlingar | Nordiska museets samtidsred. | Substack

by Nordiska museets samtidsred.

Nordiska museet's Skaffarbrevet details its public collection efforts to preserve contemporary Nordic life through historical items and modern digital narratives.

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.

Stories Told by Morgan Gold | Substack

by Morgan Gold

Stories Told delivers weekly comic-essays from a Vermont farmer, blending art and narrative to unpack one idea. Expect entertainment and a sharp new thought.

Gabriel Teodros: Worldwide Underground | Substack

by Gabriel Teodros

South Seattle artist Gabriel Teodros curates Worldwide Underground, a weekly mix show and newsletter. He shares music and stories blending personal narrative and social justice.

Stories by Chance | Eleanor Chance | Substack

by Eleanor Chance

Eleanor Chance gives readers behind-the-scenes access to her Romantic Suspense and Historical Women’s Fiction. Expect sneak peeks, inspiration, and special offers.

Beyond the Bookshelf | Matthew Long | Substack

by Matthew Long

Matthew Long, a former submariner, explores books, reading, attention, and meaning through honest, personal essays from rural Tennessee.

Mindbender Club | The Mindbender Club | Substack

by The Mindbender Club

The Mindbender Club delivers fun stories and the iconic 'Mindbender' contest, a global staple. Premium access adds audio, bonus weekend content, and 'Newz for Nerdz'.

Narratively | Substack

by Narratively

Narratively champions diverse, indie journalists, publishing 2,000+ authentic, in-depth true stories, expanding to podcasts, TV, and film.

Stories by Michael Adam Lengyel | Substack

by Michael Adam Lengyel

Michael Adam Lengyel presents The Mannamong, his Eisner-nominated fantasy comic. It blends manga-inspired art, deep worldbuilding, and mythic tales of powerful beings.

Feels Like Home | Alex Lewis | Substack

by Alex Lewis

Alex Lewis shares personal essays exploring the concept of 'home' as a feeling of love and acceptance, drawing on her life experiences and passions.

Life, the Universe, and ALL THE THINGS | Neil Shooter | Substack

by Neil Shooter

Neil Shooter shares his passion for storytelling, delivering short stories, serialized fantasy novels like Hindsight, and Interstellar Universe tales.

Small Stories with Laura Pashby | Substack

by Laura Pashby

Laura Pashby's 'Small Stories' sends letters from her tiny loft-room study, exploring magic, meaning, and writing life's secrets, plus book insights.

Julie K. Cohen Romance | Substack

by Julie K. Cohen

USA Today Bestselling Romance Author Julie K. Cohen shares her unique path to writing steamy Sci Fi & Fantasy Romance with flawed characters, shifters, and aliens.

Too Much, Too Soon | Tom Piccirilli | Substack

by Tom Piccirilli

Tom Piccirilli (The Dad Vibes) shares his candid, challenging parenting journey and fosters open conversations among dads about fatherhood.

Appunti dal tavolino di un bar | Davide Costa | Substack

by Davide Costa

Davide Costa, comic writer (Disney, Panini), shares insights on comic scripting, Italian publishing, and tips for aspiring creators, with a weekly one-page script.

Trish Tails

by Dishkitty

Get your daily diary comic from Trish Tails by Dishkitty. Each entry is a unique illustrated story, titled with a concise word and date.

Learn French with Maud | Maud Your French Teacher | Substack

by Maud Your French Teacher

Maud, a native French speaker and polyglot, guides B1-B2 learners to fluency and confidence through weekly real-life French, culture, and conversation.

The Field Trip | Corinne Clarkson | Substack

by Corinne Clarkson

Corinne Clarkson (American in Milan) leads virtual field trips to obscure global locales, witty news recaps, and candid expat stories for cultural literacy at home.

REBEL AF💥Kickass Heroines | Substack

by Alex Fox

International bestselling author and Muay Thai fighter Alex Fox shares stories of kickass heroines, delivering grit, wit, sass, and survival tips.

Séan McCann (the Shanty Man)

by Séan McCann

Séan McCann, 'the Shanty Man' from Great Big Sea, shares stories, songs, and insights from his life and career, celebrating maritime folk traditions and music.

Chapter Break | Alyssa Matesic | Substack

by Alyssa Matesic

Professional book editor Alyssa Matesic's Chapter Break helps writers strengthen their craft and navigate publishing with expert insights and actionable lessons.

The Map is Mostly Water | Simon Sarris | Substack

by Simon Sarris

Simon Sarris's The Map is Mostly Water offers a unique stromata of anecdotes, fables, photography, and philosophy, featuring the Everyday Aesthetics series.

Author Imani Jay's Newsletter

by Author Imani Jay

Get new releases, ARCs, and freebies from Author Imani Jay, featuring steamy dark, paranormal, and fantasy creature romance.

Best Books & Audiobooks | Substack

by Best Books & Audiobooks

Best Audiobooks offers curated recommendations, in-depth reviews, and expert listening tips for captivating audiobooks across all genres, from new releases to timeless classics.

By Nina Hendrick | Substack

by Nina Hendrick

Nina Hendrick, a writer and homebody, shares essays on home, memory, and creativity. Discover reflections on intentional living and her journey of writing novels.

Classics Read Aloud | Substack

by Classics Read Aloud

Ruby Love publishes monthly audio recordings of classic stories, from fairy tales to novels, inviting listeners to get cozy, tuck away distractions, and be transported.

Prompts of Resilience | Meg Pokrass | Substack

by Meg Pokrass

Author and editor Meg Pokrass offers unusual and engaging flash fiction writing prompts, detailing free (2/month) and paid (4/week) subscription tiers.

Diary of a Novel with Soman Chainani | Substack

by Soman Chainani

Soman Chainani invites readers and writers behind the scenes of his next novel, sharing the raw process, triumphs, and defeats while building a community.

Valerie’s Substack | Valerie Twombly | Substack

by Valerie Twombly

Award-winning paranormal romance author Valerie Twombly offers sneak peeks, book recommendations, new release updates, and a unique romantasy serial.

JoeBlogs | Joe Posnanski | Substack

by Joe Posnanski

Veteran sportswriter Joe Posnanski explores sports, memory, joy, and the unique connections between them in his newsletter, JoeBlogs.

Letters from the Attic | Mark Romero | Substack

by Mark Romero

This newsletter provides a window into Attic Door Media's storytelling, creativity, and comics, offering project updates, writing advice, and creative insights.

Qualcosa | Alice Fadda | Substack

by Alice Fadda

Alice Fadda's illustrated newsletter, Qualcosa, shares her passions, fixations, readings, and cultural discoveries. A personal, evolving space published twice monthly.

Home

The Rabbit Room, founded by Andrew Peterson, cultivates Christ-centered artistic community, curating stories, music, and art and hosting Hutchmoot events.

AV Freron - Túlélőtoll | Substack

by AV Freron - Túlélőtoll

AV Freron's Túlélőtoll delivers exclusive content and fosters an active community for the cream of her 42,000 Facebook followers.

Poor Man's Feast | Elissa Altman | Substack

by Elissa Altman

Elissa Altman's James Beard Award-winning "Poor Man's Feast" explores sustenance, spirit, and life through evocative personal table stories.

Good Thing Going | Substack

by Good Thing Going

Lena Dunham's Good Thing Going Digest offers a candid survey of her reading, behind-the-scenes insights, and bibliophilic miscellany from the acclaimed writer/director.

EXTRACTIONS

by Richard Buckner

Richard Buckner's EXTRACTIONS offers content delivered in serial sections, informed by his Black Sparrow Press publication and Merge Records background.

David’s Substack | David Rickert | Substack

by David Rickert

David Rickert shares tips on his process for drawing and writing comics, including how to use them in schools, and much more.

The Ruins Project | Rachel Sager | Substack

by Rachel Sager

Rachel Sager's newsletter explores The Ruins, her Appalachian mosaic cathedral on a former coal mine, blending contemporary art with long-dead miners' stories.

News Sidequest | Keith Conrad | Substack

by Keith Conrad

Veteran radio producer Keith Conrad creates original podcasts like News Sidequest, blending history, storytelling, and audio craft into distinctive narratives.

Patrick Hicks Music Stories | Substack

by Patrick Hicks

Digital creator Patrick Hicks brings his viral mini music documentaries and deep dives into music history, sharing untold stories behind favorite artists.

World Builders | Nathan Baugh | Substack

by Nathan Baugh

Nathan Baugh explores the art and science of storytelling, delving into techniques as starting points to unlock creativity and "let the music play."

Comic Book Treasury Extra!

by Comic Book Treasury

Comic Book Treasury Extra! provides a deep dive into the world of comic books, delivering additional content and exclusive insights for enthusiasts.