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Hylia's style of horror is superb. She uses descriptions of sounds to incredible effect, and it pairs perfectly with her excellent pacing and visceral imagery.
Nikki, AKA the Nocturnal Narrator is an incredible writer and an even better human being. Her connected universe of stories are captivating and unique, and her dedication to fighting back against hate on this platform should be commended. There is no one more deserving of your support.
Brenda is another one of the top writers from The First Indulgence challenge, and someone who can spin a fantastic tale based on a wide variety of genres or topics. A truly talented writer.
Bent But True was one of the top writers during my recent writing challenge, and you'll quickly see why when you check out their work. It's deeply human, almost poetic in its writing style, and always infinitely captivating.
The Verdant Butterfly is one of the best writers I've ever read, full-stop. Whether it's poetry, short fiction, or a hybrid of the two, she always brings her unique voice and incredible word choice to create memorable, unique, and powerful pieces of art.
Turtles of Alchemy is a wonderful new publication started by T.P. Kaaos and Rachel Tribble. It highlights authors, accepts submissions for featured stories, and more! An essential subscription to have.
In all my years of writing horror, and specifically cosmic horror, I have never met another writer who does it quite as well as Connor Mancuso. With his iconic style of epic poetry and his ability to weave mind-shattering worlds, if you're even a passing fan of Lovecraftian horror, this is a publication you cannot afford to pass up.
Leeron's ability to hook readers with unique premises and powerfully immersive worlds is reason enough to subscribe, but I must also thank them for their help in my October 2025 writing challenge. Without them, it would not have been such a success.
Asteria is such a force of positivity in the community. Her weekly Sunday Reads are a great place to find new authors, but don't sleep on her work, either. Her recently published book is at the top of my TBR list!
If you enjoy fantasy, dungeons, dragons, or more lore than you can throw a tome at, Kummer's Substack will satisfy your curiosity and then some.
Suswati's ability to convey incredible emotional depth in her work is reason enough to subscribe, but her recent foray into poetry shows that this writer is just getting started.
Jenifer is one of those authors who never misses with anything she publishes. I have thrown every prompt I can think of at her, and each time she comes up with something brilliantly unique, wildly captivating, and insanely fun to read.
Tamsin's brand of cozy fantasy is everything I love about the genre. Her stories are full of warmth, connection, and, of course, magic.
Javier is an incredible writer who effortlessly builds rich and believable worlds packed with nuanced and complex characters. He’s also just a genuinely awesome human being who supports other writers and lifts them up. I wholeheartedly recommending subscribing and checking out his work!
Ashes of Love combines a poetic style with prose and dialogue to uncover an entirely new form of storytelling. Each piece is carefully crafted and packed with incredible characters and pacing. Trust me, you've never seen anything quite like it, and that's a very, very good thing.
Elizabeth's style of writing is both genuine and authentic, lending a distinct voice and beauty to everything she writes.
Wajeeha's uplifting and insightful content is one of the many reasons why the Substack community is such an incredible place, and more than enough reason to subscribe and show your support!
Isabella's style mixes classical Greek Mythology with modern storytelling to create new tales that feel familiar and new, with stunning prose that will sweep you off your feet.
Between's Derek's excellent ongoing Chains of a Demigod series and his equally amazing (and hilarious) DREAD Reviews newsletters, there are so many reasons to subscribe to this talented and hilarious writer.
Saint-Lazare is a genuine and caring person who is always active in the community. As a writer, they are constantly pushing the boundaries of the medium and working on amazing new projects. A perfect example is their RPG Dewayne Hollow. Seriously, if you're a nerdy writer like me, a subscription to Saint-Lazare is a no-brainer!
Audrey Anderson is an incredibly talented poet and fantasy writer who finds magic in the everyday. Her works are inspired by very real experiences with the supernatural, which she also details in a series of personal essays on her publication.
I met Esra through Instagram and interviewed her on my podcast, but as soon as I heard about her work on the Everylight Protocol series, I knew this was a writer I had to read. If you're a fan of sci-fi and fantasy, look no further!
Terrifying Tales, AKA, CJ Knight, is an up-and-coming horror writer that has already published numerous top-tier stories. This is one writer to watch if you enjoy horror of all kinds!