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Recommended by Jolene MacFadden

Subscribe for writing insights, early chapter access, and ebook copies of new releases from a prolific author for thought-provoking page-turners across crime and YA genres.

Cold Case Detective

I am a professional cold case investigator in the UK

Nina Potter | Romance Author

Contemporary later-in-life romance with second chances & new beginnings.

Jenny Dearinger

Stacey Horan's Words & Waves

A newsletter about my life as an author and podcaster, including new releases, podcast guests, book sales, author events, and other general musings.

Great Reads & Tea Leaves Substack

By Helen

My personal reading Substack

Lia’s Substack

By Lia Davis

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.

Writer on the Edge

One 60-something engineer's honest journey into fiction writing. No guru BS, just weekly insights on starting late, experimenting with AI tools, and figuring out this writing thing in public.

Why I Write: Yvonne Battle-Felton's Substack

By Yvonne Battle-Felton

Author of Remembered and Curdle Creek, on my Substack I post short stories, personal essays, the Curdle Creek Gazette, and poems. This page is for stories in different forms. It's like a library of me.

Tallgirl6234

Kate’s Vignettes

By Kate Cassidy

Vignettes is about the life of a girl who grew up on a farm in the Midwest. I am now a Senior Citizen, so I hope you learn some history lessons through my memories. I share my Journal writings, 'tomes' that often got me through life.

Mary Buchanan

NO STUPID THEORIES TOUR

By No Stupid Theories Tour

OK- You want to be a writer and write THE GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL, but you don't want to take all day at it. This is the place for you. And it can be fun.

Interest content that just might help you with your book business

- Jolene MacFadden

Grace Davidson

Grace Davidson is an aspiring author. She published her first book today. An e-book version will be available in 72 hours. Thank you.

Hear Me Out... by Danny Gardner

Part diary, part data drop — 'Hear Me Out...' explores where culture, data, social listening, and curiosity collide.

Patricia Caren

I'm a retired social worker who now works nearly full time as a volunteer in various organizations.

Nothing Is Accidental

By Kerry Kriseman

Mysteries & Musings by Raegan Teller

By Mysteries & Musings Newsletter by Raegan Teller

In "Mysteries & Musings," I'll share updates on my writing journey, offer glimpses into my stories, and chat about what inspires me. You'll also get sneak peeks of new characters and plots. If you are a mystery lover, this newsletter is for you.

Glad Klassen

I tell stories

Under the Desk News

By V Spehar

The home for news that should matter to you, by V Spehar, an accomplished TikTokker who's been called "GenZ’s Walter Cronkite." Here you'll find a place for nuanced conversations and exclusive reporting that center your emotional safety.

FLORIDA HERITAGE TRAVEL EZINE

By Mike Miller

All about Florida places, people, history, and culture.

Writing Wednesdays

By Matt Lillywhite

My newsletter is about writing, reading, and why storytelling is important.

Give it a go. You just never know what is going to work for you until you try something new

- Jolene MacFadden

Connie Morrison

Colleen’s Substack

By Colleen Winter’s Substack

Posts and videos about researching interesting tech, my novels, and new discoveries in the creative process.

Hungry Dogs with James Patterson

Telling stories, combating insanity, and talking to humans.

M.A. Hastings Poetry

A weekly poem to inspire you to think about things you may not have thought about before but can't help yourself now. The poem is read by the talented VO Actor, Glad Klassen.

Kristie Cook's Magical Meanderings & Musings

By Kristie Cook ~ Author

Author, Editor, Publisher, VanLifer, Believer in Magic ~ I write paranormal romance, fantasy, and romantasy, and I run the Writers Cauldron and Magically Creative Living to bring more magic to life.

Write Around Jax

By Jen Belt

Your monthly guide to the literary scene in Jacksonville, FL. Check out the June events!

They are just getting started! Looks promising for authors who live around the Jacksonville, Florida area

- Jolene MacFadden

Sunsets and Storytelling

By Robbie Westacott

Lessons, insights, and observations from a professional writer with 13 years' experience and an MA in creative writing. Sharing what I've learned over 20 years of studying storytelling and writing craft.

Catherine’s Free Substack

By Travel the Seven Seas

Let the great journey begin!

Jenny Dearinger

I write and illustrate Children's Books. Member of the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (FL), SCBWI, Florida Writers Association, and Gainesville Fine Arts Association. I also am a lapidarist and jewelry designer.

Jenny is a wonderful childrens writer and so helpful sharing what she knows. She is the past president of the Writer's Alliance of Gainesville and currently is on the board of the Sunshine State Book Festival. She may be just getting started but she will be worth the wait.

- Jolene MacFadden

The Control Rod

By Abigayle Monis

In nuclear reactors the control rods exist to regulate the fission reactions in the core. In a radioactive volatile government, journalism acts as the control rods. Stabilizing the core, preventing disaster.