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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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#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 Offering you deep-dives, funny stories, exclusive excerpts from unpublished books, and sometimes a live chicken, all from a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romantic comedy author.
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#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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#5 The Molly Rosen Guy Newsletter
Creative writing rooted in radical empathy.
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#6 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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#7 STORYTELLER by Samuel Peralta
Books, the universe, and everything
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#8 Shelf Space Sci-Fi
Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors.
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#9 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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#10 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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#11 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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#12 The Writer_
J. Kevin Tumlinson is writing what he knows. Worlds within words.
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#13 Miaverse: Love at first quirk
Quirky romance author Mia Harlan (also writing as Mia Sands).
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#14 Backstory Serial
How three friends came together to write a romance novel
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#15 🎪 The Travelling Circus 🎪
The writings of Mark Watson, best selling, multi-award-winning author.
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#16 good times only
writing and good times
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#17 Edgar Allan Poe Fortnightly
Fresh Edgar Allan Poe stories and poems, every other week.
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#18 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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#19 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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#20 Telltale Crumbs from Maggie Stiefvater
Fiction. Craft. Mixed Media.
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#21 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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#22 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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#23 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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#24 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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#25 From the desk of Kirsty Allison
Typewriter, computer, notepad, machine, recording
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#26 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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#27 Poppy’s Substack
Steamy & Seductive Romance with a Splash of Wicked
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#28 Thriller Thursdays
Your page swiping thrillers and mysteries delivered straight to you once a week.
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#29 Jo’s Newsletter
This might be the best idea I've ever had...
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#30 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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#31 Letters from Watson
Updates from your friend about his eccentric detective roommate
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#32 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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#33 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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#34 TurtleTalks
What does a turtle have to do with webcomics and webnovels? Come find out.
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#35 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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#36 Stern Brunch Daddy Digest
Books, Thirst, and Some Other Stuff
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#37 Paris Thrillers for the 21st Century
Incorporating PartTimeParisian.com and JohnPearceBooks.com
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#38 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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#39 Author Shari’s J. Ryan's Community
A day in the life of my imagination...
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#40 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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#41 PayBack Time Story Updates
The Story You're Living
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#42 CheeseburgerGothic
John Birmingham's dive bar on the internet
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#43 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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#44 The Commonplace
Fiction and essays on the extraordinary nature of ordinary life.
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#45 Pretty Evil Fiction
Welcome to Pretty Evil Fiction written by Michele Bardsley. I write supernatural tales for those with dark hearts. Is that you? Subscribe now.
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#46 The Art of Flash Fiction
Monthly Flash Fiction Craft Articles & Prompts by Writer & Teacher, Kathy Fish
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#47 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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#48 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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#49 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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#50 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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#51 Misty Evans Feel Good Fiction
Unforgettable fiction stories for readers who love humor, action, romance, and magic!
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#52 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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#53 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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#54 Lonely Girl
A story about love, loneliness and desire. New chapters released weekly, only on Substack.
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#55 daddysnorlaxx
essays, fiction, overshares, observations, recipes, interviews and more
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#56 Celia's Reader Newsletter
Celia Kinsey writes quirky cozy mysteries.
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#57 Love, Life and Fiction
Writing, Parenting, Life, and Love
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#58 What Manner of Man
What Manner of Man is a queer gothic romance novel inspired by Dracula Daily! 💌
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#59 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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#60 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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#61 M’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#62 Fiction Writing With AI
Actionable frameworks & ChatGPT prompts for timeless storytelling techniques.
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#63 Mark’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#64 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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#65 The Creative Ritual
A fiction author exploring creativity. How do artists use creative rituals to beat resistance?
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#66 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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#67 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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#68 Maira Dawn’s Novel News
The Perils and Joys of an Indie Fiction Writer.
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#69 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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#70 Michael Angel's Fans of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Newsletter
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Releases from Michael Angel and Other Authors
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#71 Fiction ZigZags
The Joys (and Challenges) of Writing Fiction
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#72 YOSHINO'S DIARY
A diary by Yoshino
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#73 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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#74 Sheila’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#75 Jenna’s Substack
Ramblings and idiosyncrasies
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#76 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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#77 kleinstukjeversheid
De plek waar je korte verhalen kan lezen uit mijn leven die wekelijks worden uitgestuurd via mijn nieuwsbrief.
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#78 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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#79 Lee’s Substack
My personal Substack
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#80 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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#81 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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#82 Tawdra’s Substack
Tawdra Kandle Romance: Updates and reflections of an author who loves love stories
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#83 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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#84 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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#85 Backstab With a Ballista
Exploring Dungeons & Dragons, worldbuilding, storytelling, folklore and more from an award-winning writer & game designer.
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#86 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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#87 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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#88 A Thousand Tales
Alex Evans' fanstasy and sci fi newsletter
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#89 Liah Wilder's Erotic Club
Erotic short stories
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#90 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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#91 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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#92 Shango’s Newsletter
Erotica and Other Cuckold Tales
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#93 The Sunday Morning Transport
An amazing science fiction/fantasy short story each week.
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#94 Gay Doctor
Short fiction and non-fiction. The pleasure is ALL mine!
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#95 Fictionistas
A collaborative community for fiction writers on Substack
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#96 Talebones ✨
Home of the Ferris Island Tales! Short and serialized fiction from S.E. Reid: speculative stories with a spiritual, supernatural, or uncanny twist.
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#97 Shaved Meats, Piled High
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.
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#98 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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#99 Letters Regarding Jeeves
Updates from your pal Bertie about his brilliant valet.
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#100 This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin
All about fiction and creative non-fiction: writing it, reading it, teaching it and occasionally hating it
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