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Recommended by Anne Belov

A Friday newsletter for pizza enthusiasts.

E.M. Goldsmith probably resides in a bunker in an undisclosed location. She is quite mad. Deranged even. And she can't wait to share her madness with the world. All things fantasy, books, media, and how to keep your dragon fed. So it doesn't eat you.

The Middle Finger Project

By Yo

Unpopular ideas for a happier life. ⚡️ Raising hell about finding your passion, living abroad, running a creative business, choosing no children, and making the kinds of decisions that feel EFFERVESCENT. Best-selling Substack 🏆 read in 127 countries. 🎉

Shaved Meats, Piled High

By Laura Lippman

Blatant self-promotion for my novels because I never want to have a real job again. But, hey, it's only monthly and it's free.

Open Windows

By Ann Telnaes

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

Inkygirl by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Inkygirl Newsletter

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

Debbie is not only talented (and modest) she is incredibly generous in sharing information, welcoming other creatives into the fold and she makes wonderful artwork. If you are interested in writing or illustrating in the kid lit realm, this is the Substack to follow.

- Anne Belov

Hoarse Whisperings

By Hoarse Whisperer

Life and lesser things

Do the Work

By Julie Falatko

How to get writing done when the distractions of modern life are coming at you fast.

The Grudge Report

By Bess Kalb

Scribbling into the void!

AT THE KID TABLE

By Rachel Michelle Wilson

Let’s explore the world like we’re sitting at the kid table — a celebration of books, art, and connection from a kidlit author-illustrator

Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance

By Joyce Vance

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

I've been a fan of Joyce Vance since she started showing up on news shows at the beginning of TFG's reign of terror. She puts complex legal thingies in a way someone with no law background (me!) can understand. Her newsletter is a must read.

- Anne Belov

This Writing Life

By Lisa L. Owens

Exploring the writer's journey through life.

I know Lisa from "the real world" and can't wait to see what shape her GN memoire takes! Glad you are here on Substack.

- Anne Belov

The Problematic Pen

By J. M. Elliott

Uncomfortable truths | Uncompromising fiction | The Steppe Saga: Historical novels set among the Scythian nomads of the ancient Ukrainian Steppe

Tai Tales - Chinese Malaysian culture, weekly-ish

By Elizabeth Tai

Sharing the cultural beauty of Malaysia and China through essays and fiction. I write about my struggles with being Chinese in a world not-so-fond of China, my attempts at learning Mandarin, and my obsession with Chinese dramas and literature.

ToonStack

Weekly Cartoons, Jokes, Musings

Still looking for the Joke

By Merrill Markoe

I probably started writing the piece you are about to read because I thought it contained something funny. Fingers crossed I was correct in this assumption.

Situation Normal

By Michael Estrin

Stories for people who enjoy humor with a side of humanity and a dash of insight

PREVAIL by Greg Olear

PREVAIL is a regular column about politics, history, national security, foreign affairs, organized crime, dirty money, global corruption, the fight for democracy—and, on Sundays, poetry and literature.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

I don't know much about history (heh) but reading Heather Cox Richardson's letters from an American are slowly rectifying that situation. Maybe if I had had a history professor as interesting & informative, I might know a little more than I do now. Highly recommend her newsletter.

- Anne Belov