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Mary's a warm, generous writer who shares memoir, fiction, and literary essays with genuine heart. Her unique approach includes serializing her novel and memoir live on Substack, plus she's wonderfully engaged with her community—she reads and comments on every subscriber's work.
Victoria writes with hard-won wisdom about caregiving, having left her corporate career to care for her parents. Her newsletter offers practical insights and emotional support for anyone navigating the challenging but meaningful world of caring for loved ones.
Ann uncovers fascinating stories of pioneering women in Cambridge's academic history, from the 1870s onwards. Her research-driven essays bring forgotten literary and intellectual women back to vivid life, including figures such as Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath.
A brutally honest, often darkly funny exploration of caring for a parent with dementia. Jodi Sh. Doff brings thirty years of sobriety and a sharp wit to the "long goodbye" of watching someone you love slowly disappear.
Deirdre captures life in beautifully crafted snapshot moments—vignettes and stories inspired by photographs and fleeting encounters. Writing from LA with a keen eye for how the same moment can tell completely different stories depending on who's looking, she creates what Elizabeth Gilbert calls "tiny jewels" that feel "like perfect little bits of jazz."
A Brazilian writer crafting thoughtful chronicles about contemplative living, books, films, and finding different rhythms in our rushed world. His work offers a welcome antidote to burnout culture, written with the perspective of someone who's been there.
An award-winning YA author writing from the crossroads of Latina identity, ancestral memory, and social justice. Her newsletter offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into her creative life alongside thoughtful reflections on culture, food, and community.
Montana's Poet Laureate and a member of the Little Shell Tribe, Chris writes with fierce intelligence about Indigenous issues, social justice, and finding beauty in the natural world. His work combines activism with poetry, often featuring the voices of overlooked communities.