Connie & Tolkien on the Hungry River alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Write More with Simon K Jones publishes weekly fantasy serials like 'The Mechanical Crown' alongside essays on self-publishing economics and industry challenges. The publication targets writers and readers interested in…

Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Shelf Space Sci-Fi publishes promotional blurbs for discounted and free science fiction books, primarily space opera and military sci-fi series. It targets readers looking for ebook and audiobook deals on Kindle…

Likely audience: Kindle Unlimited subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

What it means to be a woman in the world making slow, chewy art. Subscribe to receive a link to my free poetry workshop in your inbox!

Likely audience: Creative writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

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.)

Likely audience: science fiction readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

AI World Premium Select — Your Gateway to Exclusive Reports, Insights, and Expert Guidance

Likely audience: Science fiction readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Likely audience: Star Trek fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

Twice a month recs on creative AI, games and narrative tools, fun NLP and data science, generative art and text, SF/fantasy books & tv, poetry, oddities & folklore.

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes book marketing updates, Kickstarter campaign announcements, and audiobook release news for Aaron Hodges' grimdark fantasy series. It serves readers interested in fantasy literature and author…

Likely audience: Kickstarter backers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

WHAT MANNER OF MAN is the newsletter of St John Starling. Current project: A COMPANION IN VICE, a depraved gothic-noir hybrid novel about psychosexual obsession and mad science.

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

The world's oldest book influencer, est 1927.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

Stories about the emotions of running

Likely audience: runners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Jim Melvin's Realms of Fantasy publishes narrative excerpts from his adult epic fantasy series alongside author commentary on themes and character choices, while also featuring personal seasonal reflections from his…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Fiction by Bill Adler publishes short stories and fictional articles spanning science fiction, supernatural horror, and speculative social commentary. The content covers diverse settings including space travel, domestic…

Likely audience: Science fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Hey, y’all! I’m Stephanie, literary agent and owner of GiraffeLight Media Agency, a boutique literary agency based in New Orleans. Each week I’ll be sharing industry tips and publishing secrets to help demystify the…

Likely audience: literary agents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

Exploring how tech, policy, people, and ideas are connected. A special love for AI and biotechnology, but a lot of thinking about how emerging technologies like fusion, AI, quantum, and more are impacting our lives…

Likely audience: Science fiction readers

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Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026

Collected Articles and Stories of Isaac Young.

Likely audience: science fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

A twice-weekly newsletter for people who want to discover zines, support zine makers, collect good things on paper, and publish on their own terms.

Likely audience: Zine creators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Where gravity, grief, and poetry share a cup of tea.

Likely audience: science fiction readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 21, 2026

mostly books these days | film | music | art | and capri suns

Likely audience: book lovers

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Substacklast post Jun 29, 2026

Life (tech, storytelling, media, pop-culture) is most interesting at intersections

Likely audience: Executives

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beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Join 150,000+ fellow readers! Enjoy our handpicked selection of great free and deeply discounted ebooks - straight to your inbox.

Likely audience: Book buyers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Playlist de poemas curada por Ezequiel Zaidenwerg.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Undescribable being from the hills of the Orion Belt.

Likely audience: Windows 10/11 users

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Stories, books and musings of John Ringo.

Likely audience: science fiction readers

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