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Get actionable market insights a couple of times a week. I focus on macro trends, sharing what I see and how I’m trading—putting real money on the line. This isn’t theory; it’s strategy in action. Subscribe to stay ahead with real-world advice!

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#1 Dark Mode Books

Dark Mode Books hosts the Dark Mode Stuff Your Kindle Event for Dark Fiction, including free Dark Fantasy, Dark Romance, and Horror eBooks.

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Julia Kent's Writing Cabin logo

#2 Julia Kent's Writing Cabin

I make ^%$# up in my head and transfer it into yours. Offering you deep-dives, funny stories, exclusive excerpts from unpublished books, and sometimes a live chicken, all from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romantic comedy author.

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Diana Orgain Announcement and New Releases logo

#3 Diana Orgain Announcement and New Releases

Diana Orgain's funny mystery books

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#4 Apocalypses by AR Shaw

Welcome to A. R. Shaw Books! I've been weaving stories about the apocalypse since 2013, starting with "The China Pandemic" and continuing with over 35 other tales. Join me as I share both my writing and personal chaos.

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The Molly Rosen Guy Newsletter logo

#5 The Molly Rosen Guy Newsletter

Creative writing rooted in radical empathy.

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Margo’s Speculative Fiction logo

#6 Margo’s Speculative Fiction

All the speculative fiction by Margo Bond Collins! Right now, that means Science Fiction Romance, Romantasy, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal Mystery, and Urban Fantasy

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#7 Wrathos Books

From weekly progress updates to exclusive bonus content, this is the one place epic dark fantasy readers can be part of Wrathos, my multiverse of feminine rage. Subscribe today!

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#8 STORYTELLER by Samuel Peralta

Books, the universe, and everything

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Shelf Space Sci-Fi logo

#9 Shelf Space Sci-Fi

Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors.

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Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler logo

#10 Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

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#11 Michael J. Sullivan's Substack

I'm a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post fantasy novelist of 20 books across 4 series: Riyria Revelations | Riyria Chronicles | Legends of the First Empire | Rise and Fall.

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#12 the stories.cc

histórias de amor contadas em forma de texto. não tão longas quanto um romance, mas suficientes pra te fazer sentir. seja lá o que for... enviadas todo domingo, às 08:08.

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🎪 The Travelling Circus 🎪 logo

#13 🎪 The Travelling Circus 🎪

The serial fiction of Mark Watson, #1 best-selling, multi-award-winning author.

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The Writer_ logo

#14 The Writer_

J. Kevin Tumlinson is writing what he knows. Worlds within words.

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#15 Miaverse

Writing love at first quirk romance as Mia Harlan and Mia Sands.

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Sean Äaberg logo

#16 Sean Äaberg

THE GOBLIN NEWSLETTER & MY CURRENT FICTION

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Backstory Serial logo

#17 Backstory Serial

How three friends came together to write a romance novel

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Edgar Allan Poe Fortnightly logo

#18 Edgar Allan Poe Fortnightly

Fresh Edgar Allan Poe stories and poems, every other week. NOTE: Publication retired in 2024. Find us on Discord instead!

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#19 good times only

writing and good times

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#20 Stag Hags

News from Lainey Davis, USA Today bestselling author of the Stag Brothers series

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WarGate Operator logo

#21 WarGate Operator

WarGate is a publisher of War & Military Fantasy, Science Fiction, Biographies and Memoirs including Galaxy's Edge, Forgotten Ruin, Mongol Moon, LAND&SEA, The Lost and more. Liberty is good. WarGate Operators are our people.

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#22 Julie K. Cohen Romance

What goes through a Romance Author's brain? A lot of smut. No, seriously... read on to learn about Julie K. Cohen's books, writing, and process.

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Telltale Crumbs from Maggie Stiefvater logo

#23 Telltale Crumbs from Maggie Stiefvater

Fiction. Craft. Mixed Media.

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#24 The Reader Crew

This is the only place to get updates, giveaways, and cool swag from science fiction author Joshua James. Always free to subscribe. (And every subscriber gets 3 free ebooks.)

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#25 Jim’s Substack

Jim Watkins is a sci-fi writer, radio host, and entrepreneur. He wrote a bestselling book, co-hosts a weekly show, and owns websites. He shares his insights and experiences with his audiences through engaging and info

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No Failure, Only Practice logo

#26 No Failure, Only Practice

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

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Stories by Marina Pacheco logo

#27 Stories by Marina Pacheco

Updates on my latest publications, short stories, serialised novels and some bits and bobs about my writing life.

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From the desk of Kirsty Allison logo

#28 From the desk of Kirsty Allison

Typewriter, computer, notepad, machine, recording

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#29 Starship JJ Green ship's bulletin

Download free ebooks and sign up for the ship's bulletin. Arriving in your inbox every Tuesday, the bulletin features updates on what's been happening aboard the starship and discounts on the latest new releases.

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#30 StoryWorlds with Junot Díaz

“So howled out for the world to give him a name. The indark answered with wind.” ― Samuel R. Delany, Dhalgren :: Reflections on fiction and worldbuilding, on diasporas and elsewheres.

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#31 Thriller Thursdays

Your page swiping thrillers and mysteries delivered straight to you once a week.

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Jo’s Newsletter logo

#32 Jo’s Newsletter

This might be the best idea I've ever had...

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Letters from Watson logo

#33 Letters from Watson

Updates from your friend about his eccentric detective roommate

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Short Story logo

#34 Short Story

Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.

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TurtleTalks logo

#35 TurtleTalks

What does a turtle have to do with webcomics and webnovels? Come find out.

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Fantastic Adventures by Aaron Hodges logo

#36 Fantastic Adventures by Aaron Hodges

Join the official substack of Aaron Hodges and discover epic worlds, amazing characters and terrifying villains...

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Cali Mann Romance logo

#37 Cali Mann Romance

Stay up to date on the news and fun from USA today bestselling paranormal romance author, Cali Mann.

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Tawdra’s Substack logo

#38 Tawdra’s Substack

Tawdra Kandle Romance: Updates and reflections of an author who loves love stories

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Stern Brunch Daddy Digest logo

#39 Stern Brunch Daddy Digest

Books, Thirst, and Some Other Stuff

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Paris Thrillers for the 21st Century logo

#40 Paris Thrillers for the 21st Century

Incorporating PartTimeParisian.com and JohnPearceBooks.com

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The Art of Flash Fiction   logo

#41 The Art of Flash Fiction

Monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts by Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish

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Orlog Chronicles : Stories & Adventures of Oussama Ammar logo

#42 Orlog Chronicles : Stories & Adventures of Oussama Ammar

"Orlog" is a term from Old Norse, meaning "primal law" or "ultimate law", often associated with concepts of fate or destiny. If a work called "The Orlog Chronicles" does exist, it may involve themes related to these concepts. And many more.

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#43 The Falcon's Children

A serialized fantasy novel

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Author Shari’s J. Ryan's Community logo

#44 Author Shari’s J. Ryan's Community

A day in the life of my imagination...

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#45 PayBack Time Story Updates

The Story You're Living

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#46 CheeseburgerGothic

John Birmingham's dive bar on the internet

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Michael Conniff's Community  logo

#47 Michael Conniff's Community

For people who want to read some good stuff and write better from a guy Walter Isaacson calls "a writer's writer."

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The Commonplace logo

#48 The Commonplace

Fiction and essays on the extraordinary nature of ordinary life.

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Pretty Evil Fiction logo

#49 Pretty Evil Fiction

Fiendish fiction for your dark heart. Subscribe now.

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#50 Monster of the Week

Necro, the all power book of the dead from Mary Shelley’s School from Monsters, will be sharing cool facts, strange stories and secrets about a different terrifying monster each week.

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#51 Lia’s Substack

Welcome to Lia's magical worlds. Lia Davis is a bestselling paranormal romance and urban fantasy author. Her worlds are full of magic, mayhem, strong sassy heroines, and alpha heroes.

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Lonely Girl logo

#52 Lonely Girl

A story about love, loneliness and desire. New chapters released weekly, only on Substack.

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The Planetside Bulletin logo

#53 The Planetside Bulletin

G J Ogden is a Kindle Storyteller Award winner and international bestselling science fiction author. If you love Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek and kickass sci-fi, this is the place for you!

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#54 Jon Cronshaw - fantasy and speculative fiction author

Jon Cronshaw is a British fantasy and speculative fiction writer who weaves tales brimming with adventure, escapism, and an exploration of life’s profound questions.

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Mystery Romance Adventure Oh my! logo

#55 Mystery Romance Adventure Oh my!

Writing, Reading, and Life 🌻 Come along to get more Bennett Sisters Mysteries, travel and writing tidbits, new short stories, and more! Welcome.

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#56 Bewitching Bytes

Welcome! Come talk about & share feel-good paranormal fiction - paranormal cozy mystery, paranormal women's fiction, psychic mystery romance, & more! Flash fiction & story snippets every Friday. FREE newsletters on Tuesdays. NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

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Misty Evans Feel Good Fiction logo

#57 Misty Evans Feel Good Fiction

Unforgettable fiction stories for readers who love humor, action, romance, and magic!

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sou meio vagabunda, mas sou boa pessoa logo

#58 sou meio vagabunda, mas sou boa pessoa

Uma newsletter com textos ficcionais, textos não ficcionais e textos que talvez nem deveriam ter sido escritos. E, claro: links, coisas legais, aquela seleção de conteúdo que o povo gosta.

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Fiction Writing With AI logo

#59 Fiction Writing With AI

Actionable frameworks & ChatGPT prompts for timeless storytelling techniques.

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#60 KILLING EVE

Official Substack of Killing Eve creator Luke Jennings. Subscribers get weekly instalments of new Killing Eve adventures. Paid subscribers get exclusive access to bonus and behind-the-scenes material.

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#61 daddysnorlaxx

essays, fiction, overshares, observations, recipes, interviews and more

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Celia's Reader Newsletter  logo

#62 Celia's Reader Newsletter

Celia Kinsey writes quirky cozy mysteries.

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Love, Life and Fiction logo

#63 Love, Life and Fiction

Writing, Parenting, Life, and Love

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What Manner of Man logo

#64 What Manner of Man

What Manner of Man is a queer gothic romance novel inspired by Dracula Daily! 💌

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#65 Stories of the Future

Science Fiction. Game Development. Fantasy. The Metaverse. Writing. Technology. Stories, Myths, and Legends. Across All of Space and Time and Technology. The Long-Ago and Yet-To-Be.

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Amy Wolf Substack logo

#66 Amy Wolf Substack

I write fantasy & historical fiction which allows my main characters a transformative journey of self-discover. Also, I'm fun!

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M’s Substack logo

#67 M’s Substack

My personal Substack

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Mark’s Substack logo

#68 Mark’s Substack

My personal Substack

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#69 Fiction About True Stuff

Someone once said that being a writer is like being a lawyer with no responsibilities. If that's true then I definitely have the gift. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏽

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#70 The Creative Ritual

A fiction author exploring creativity. How do artists use creative rituals to beat resistance?

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bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts® logo

#71 bi-Weekly newsletter of Illicit Thoughts®

I’m an erotic author. I take inspiration from experience & imagination (pen name). Subscribe my newsletter for free and paid stories here:

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#72 Thriller Writer Anne Frasier

NYT and Amazon Number 1 bestselling author of The Body Reader (Thriller award winner), Play Dead series, Inland Empire series, The Night I Died

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Maira Dawn’s Novel News logo

#73 Maira Dawn’s Novel News

The Perils and Joys of an Indie Fiction Writer.

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#74 Newton’s Tales of the Macabre

Newton Webb releases free short stories and audiobooks on a weekly basis, featuring tales of terror, death, madness, and the paranormal.

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Michael Angel's Fans of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Newsletter logo

#75 Michael Angel's Fans of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Newsletter

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Releases from Michael Angel and Other Authors

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Offbeat Chronicles logo

#76 Offbeat Chronicles

Storytelling, Historical Fiction, Short Stories, Essays and Humour Bits. You won't believe the story about my battle with a Great White in the freezing waters of South Africa.✌️

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#77 PollyJay Mordant

Polly J Mordant, writer of English supernatural thrillers offers short stories and narrations of her work and the occasional posts on her writing, life and the nature of evil.

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Fiction ZigZags logo

#78 Fiction ZigZags

The Joys (and Challenges) of Writing Fiction

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YOSHINO'S DIARY logo

#79 YOSHINO'S DIARY

A diary by Yoshino

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Melinda’s Substack logo

#80 Melinda’s Substack

Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.)

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Sheila’s Substack logo

#81 Sheila’s Substack

My personal Substack

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Jenna’s Substack logo

#82 Jenna’s Substack

Ramblings and idiosyncrasies

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a fun cozy mystery/adventure substack by BK MacKay logo

#83 a fun cozy mystery/adventure substack by BK MacKay

We are a husband and wife writing team working on our first cozy mystery/adventure series. If you like light-hearted fun cozy mysteries and thrillers, then kick back and enjoy the antics of PK Kincaid and his sidekicks in these laugh out loud episodes

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#84 kleinstukjeversheid

De plek waar je korte verhalen kan lezen uit mijn leven die wekelijks worden uitgestuurd via mijn nieuwsbrief.

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#85 This Memoir Will Be Written By Robots

Award-winning novelist and humorist Carolyn Cohagan imagines her memoir as a graphic novel set in the year 2028 in a world dominated by Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality.

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#86 Lee’s Substack

My personal Substack

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Morgan Wylie's Realms and Doorways logo

#87 Morgan Wylie's Realms and Doorways

I am a unicorn in a human body, seeking a way to shine my light. I'm also an author writing YA fantasy, urban fantasy, & paranormal stories. Step through the doorway and into the realm of possibility.

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#88 Alyssallaneous

Updates about my work, recommendations of things you might like, interviews with other authors, and probably ay least one capybara.

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Author Becky Muth & R. A. Muth’s Substack logo

#89 Author Becky Muth & R. A. Muth’s Substack

Becky Muth is a writer living her best life on the South Carolina coast with her family and their many pets. She writes sweet suspenseful romance as herself and quirky cozy mysteries as R. A. Muth.

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The Word Factory’s Substack logo

#90 The Word Factory’s Substack

We are a community of writers, run by writers seeking to develop the quality of their work and create exciting new platforms for the short story form.

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Backstab With a Ballista logo

#91 Backstab With a Ballista

Exploring Dungeons & Dragons, worldbuilding, storytelling, folklore and more from an award-winning writer & game designer.

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The Official Universal Fantasy™ Substack logo

#92 The Official Universal Fantasy™ Substack

A Thought Encylopedia for using Universal Fantasy™ to Sell Your Stories to ANYONE. Also, tips, tricks, and hacks for living your best writer life

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#93 Letters from Elder Ridge

Bestselling Author TK Eldridge writes paranormal/supernatural mysteries and thrillers with a touch of romance. Elder Ridge is home on a mountain ridge, surrounded by elder maples in Western North Carolina.

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#94 A Thousand Tales

Alex Evans' fanstasy and sci fi newsletter

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Liah Wilder's Erotic Club logo

#95 Liah Wilder's Erotic Club

Erotic short stories

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#96 Rediscovered Realms

The weekly (3,000+ subscriber) Fantasy newsletter that reconnects you with heroic fantasy worlds of your favorite books, epic games, unearthed magazines, forgotten gamebooks, movies and enchanting art - old school & new. 👑

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#97 Tayná Saez

este é um correio para compartilhar crônicas e contos inéditos, informações sobre minhas aulas de escrita criativa, dicas de leitura, links bacanas e outras sutilezas que salvam o minuto. não encho sua caixa de entrada, chego 1 vez ao mês.

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Shango’s Newsletter logo

#98 Shango’s Newsletter

Erotica and Other Cuckold Tales

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The Sunday Morning Transport logo

#99 The Sunday Morning Transport

An amazing science fiction/fantasy short story each week.

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#100 Gay Doctor

Short fiction and non-fiction. The pleasure is ALL mine!

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