Substacks recommended by Garrett Francis

Recommended by Garrett Francis

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Meghan’s Substack

My personal Substack

The Books That Made Us

By M. E. Rothwell

Discover the books that shaped your favourite writers.

Yoga & Writing

By Dr. Kathleen Waller

I explore the crossroads of Yoga & Writing. Philosophy. Practical ideas. Discussions. From author and yoga teacher Kathleen Waller.

Notes from the Journey Westward

By Joe Wilkins

A novelist, essayist, and poet, I write about landscape, loss, class, family, memory, and the American West. I try to interrogate notions of masculinity and am always paying attention to rural spaces and the rural/urban divide.

The Blister Pack

By Jordan

Just the remedy. Your dosage of fiction and words. Usually weekly, currently monthly. Sometimes funny, often sad, always introspective.

when hope writes

By Nadia Gerassimenko

I write about a smorgasbord of subjects, always with a dash of hope. if you love reading about humanity, literature, writing, cinema, video games, and other related and unrelated stuff, let's connect.

An incredibly thoughtful person and writer. Nadia's words make your inbox a better place, plain and simple.

- Garrett Francis

FORD KNOWS

By Mr. Troy Ford

From Award-disdaining LGBTQ+ Author, Mystic & Kook, Mr. Troy Ford | Essays, stories & peculiar tidbits for lovers of reading, writing, & sundry curiosities - basically, a fruit basket with fur, every Friday

One word comes to mind for me when I think of Troy's newsletter: refreshing. My excitement is palpable when I spot the latest in my inbox.

- Garrett Francis

untidy thoughts

By Lisa Czarina Michaud

Non-fiction musings from a fiction writer.

SLAKE

By Nathan Slake

Slaking your fictional thirst, weekly.

The prose is crisp. The worlds are rich. And Nathan treats every ready with the utmost care. There's so much to like here.

- Garrett Francis

Barbarian Grunge

By Nathan Schuetz

Original fiction, in text and audio formats, sometimes fully performed by voice actors with music; as well as essays about crafting experiences

The Library

By J. M. Elliott

Check out all the best indie books published right here on Substack

Scribbler -- The Golden Years

By Ben Woestenburg

Read my novellas, & novelettes; listen to my readings; read my SCRIBBLES, & my Serial novels. Sign up & have it delivered to your in-box. Join me on a journey of self-discovery through my fiction as I look toward the twilight of my years.

Amran Gowani's Field Research

Author Amran Gowani's email newsletter, featuring humor essays, sketch comedy, satire, flash fiction, parenting riffs, gonzo journalism, and other delights from life's rich pageant.

The Matterhorn: truth in fiction

By Dr. Kathleen Waller

how to layer stories with ideas, culture, places, and texts ⬩podcast and original fiction from author and academic Dr. Kathleen Waller

Dispatches from Inner Space

By J.E. Petersen

Where fiction and philosophy like to hang out and talk about maybe starting a band.

Profitron

By Luke Skelton

Fiction that explores the absurdity of our modern world.

Smart, and memorable. I'm excited whenever I see a new piece in my inbox, and love knowing that each'll stay in my head for weeks after.

- Garrett Francis

Future Thief

By Brian Reindel 👾⚔️

Fantasy and science fiction short stories. Liminal Spaces is where I share personal observations about life's transitional states.

Fictionistas

By Meg Oolders

A collaborative community for fiction writers on Substack

Fiction writer new to Substack? You've reached the right place.

- Garrett Francis

One Word

By Taegan MacLean

Every word is a universe. Let's explore them together.

Story Voyager

By Claudia Befu

An 'intelligent, almost spiritual' fiction newsletter for all sci-fi and climate-interested readers. Find gripping dystopian yet hopeful cli-fi stories and series from prize-winning writer Claudia Befu.

Claudia's work is beautiful, and refreshing. I love everything about this newsletter, and can't wait to see what comes next.

- Garrett Francis

The Elysian

By Elle Griffin

Writing about a better future. Researching a utopian novel. Worldbuilding in public.

Elle's newsletter is what inspired me to start my own. It's ambitious, clever, and just all around cool.

- Garrett Francis

Anxious Dude

By Scott Neumyer

A newsletter about mental health, incredible people, pop culture, and so much more. Personal essays, interviews, links, & more. I want this to be a community where everyone can share their story. 💚

Critical conversations about the mystery of mental health, presented in very approachable ways. Love this newsletter.

- Garrett Francis