maryloustephens alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as maryloustephens (Travel, Book Promotion and Cooking). The closest matches are Bright Spots, Turkuaz Kitchen’s Substack and From the Hardt. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About maryloustephens

An occasional catch up with historical fiction author and world traveller Mary-Lou Stephens. Travelling the world, slowly. Writing, mostly.

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  1. 1
    Bright Spots3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Bright Spots publishes a mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and promotional plugs centered on comedian Chris Duffy's life and work. The publication regularly features humor, travel, and podcast interviews…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    3 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

    Baker | Food Photographer | Recipe Developer

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    From the Hardt63K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

    Book news, sales, and fun from #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author Helen Hardt!

    Likely audience: book lovers

    2 shared topics

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    The FamilyVacationist58K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Amazing places to go and really fun reasons to travel!

    Likely audience: Families planning a Texas vacation

    2 shared topics

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    My Travel Newsletter37K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 1, 2026

    Tips and highlights from Santorini, Mykonos, and all of Greece.

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Alex Strohl34K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    From recent posts: Alex Strohl's newsletter publishes essays on photography, travel, and technology, blending personal anecdotes with industry analysis. The content mixes feature stories on equipment and retreats with broader cultural…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Emily Post Etiquette26K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Emily Post Etiquette publishes weekly etiquette articles, podcast episodes featuring wedding stories, and recipe segments from Emily Post's cookbooks. The publication targets readers seeking guidance on social norms…

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

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    The Wm Brown Weekly26K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    The stuff we care about...

    Likely audience: menswear enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Meditations in an Emergency publishes a mix of personal essays, curated lists, and recommendations covering travel, fashion, film, and cultural criticism. It is written for readers interested in lifestyle observations…

    Likely audience: Frequent travelers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Small-batch, hand-crafted, artisanal. From bestselling author and OG podcaster Chris Ryan.

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Explaining how the world we live in came to be through the work of a dead novelist who was also an Honorary Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London.

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    2 shared topics

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    Gillian Knows Best10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Gillian Knows Best publishes travel guides and seasonal lifestyle updates focused on Italy, specifically Venice and Rome. The content mixes practical itineraries, weather-specific advice, and cultural recommendations…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Salad for President Substack publishes a mix of personal lifestyle essays, detailed home cooking recipes, and product reviews featuring food and film personalities. The content targets readers interested in culinary…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    ZAYNAB ISSA9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Zaynab Issa publishes weekly recipes, travel reflections, and personal essays on topics like motherhood and postpartum wellness. The publication mixes cooking instructions with lifestyle narratives and requests…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    AnnaGrams9K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    On creativity, hope, and living life on your own terms. Plus, free romance/erotica, poetry, and links that make you smile or make you think.

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Drummers on Drumming8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Welcome to the supplemental engine for the Drummers on Drumming podcast! I’m Ben Hilzinger, and while I figure out how to navigate this platform, you can expect enjoyable insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and a peek…

    Likely audience: drummers

    2 shared topics

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    Birds in the Hand8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    A PNW novelist's field notes on the natural world, the writing life, and the wonder in both.

    Likely audience: cycling enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Shortlisted8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

    From recent posts: Shortlisted publishes curated travel guides and luxury accommodation reviews for specific destinations like Naples, Stockholm, Porto, and Greek islands. The publication targets travelers seeking detailed recommendations…

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago

    Rolando Pujol is the creator of The Retrologist and the author of "The Great American Retro Road Trip." He is an executive producer at WABC-TV and a longtime newspaper and TV journalist.

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Hello Tomorrow3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Hello Tomorrow publishes essays on political economy, AI ethics, and environmental policy, including critiques of neoliberalism and arguments against prioritizing space exploration over Earth's challenges. The…

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    2 shared topics

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    The Mouthful3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Mouthful publishes a rotating mix of book promotion, restaurant guides, recipes, and travel essays. It is written by a single author and serves readers interested in lifestyle, dining, and hospitality.

    Likely audience: book readers

    2 shared topics

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    thecarboholic3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Your go-to source for the best sweets, carbs, hot chocolates, and more in NYC.

    Likely audience: Digital nomads

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

    From recent posts: The Unplugged Traveler publishes first-person essays on travel to Eastern Europe, blending cultural observations with geopolitical context. The publication mixes historical reflections on figures like Patton with…

    Likely audience: Travel writers

    2 shared topics

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