Substacks recommended by Christi Krug

Recommended by Christi Krug

My soft hearted musings (author photo credit: Intisar Abioto)

You'll hear a gifted, authentic, female-powered creative voice giving it all she's got . . . so you can better listen, create, and care for the planet and its people.

- Christi Krug

Beyond Craft

By Joe Ponepinto

Beyond Craft is a Substack dedicated to helping writers (both established and emerging) to better understand their endeavor. It is a realistic look at the challenges of writing and publishing, and the changing practices of the publishing industry.

"Beyond Craft" is infectious and encouraging, as the editor of the brilliant and recently retired litmag, Orca, explores writing with humanity and curiosity.

- Christi Krug

Sea Cow

By Mary Beth Rew Hicks

Sea cows belong to the Sirenians, named for the mythological seabird-women who bewitched sailors with song. I’m drawn to sirens, selkies, and the goddess Io who swam the seas in the form of a cow. Most of my writing is about women, whales, and cows.

Where the Light Enters You

By Sage Cohen

Poet and author Sage Cohen contemplates how the stories we tell illuminate the life we live.

Julie Felix

Leela's Lost!

By LeelaS

Leela's Lost! is a completely fictional, true adventure to everywhere and nowhere and... you're invited!

The emotions are raw, the story feels real, the gorgeous literary experiences can just about be tasted on the tongue. This is beautiful writing!

- Christi Krug

Partly There

By Deb Lund

An author, teacher, and creativity coach's memories and musings on coaxing all the parts of ourselves onboard so we can get where we want to be.

The Gloaming

Recommended by Christi Krug