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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Get the classic novel Dracula, emailed to you in real time as it happens.

Likely audience: Fans of Bram Stoker's Dracula

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

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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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Tidings publishes literary serials, creative theory syllabi, and book promotion content for an audience of indie authors and literary readers. The publication mixes promotional serial updates with academic-style essays…

Likely audience: Authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Daniele’s Substack publishes historical fiction, philosophy, and translation projects, including the author's novel about Caravaggio and a booklet of Nietzsche translations. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr publishes historical essays and book excerpts focused on women's history, legal history, and religious studies. The publication mixes academic analysis with personal storytelling and…

Likely audience: Medieval historians and academics

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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 13 days ago

Frank Schaeffer takes a look at the world and says what has to be said. A Production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship.

Likely audience: Book readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

(A History in Eighteen Minds)

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Thyme, Place & Story publishes weekly book club read-alongs for Susan Albert's historical mystery series alongside seasonal essays on herbalism and culinary history. The publication targets readers interested in slow…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 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 9 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 17 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

Exceptional books and reads far from the mainstream are recommended by an award-winning novelist, who also shares pearls from the world of travel, food and pop-culture. Surprising, discerning and always very…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Substack Bookstore publishes author interviews, book reviews, and curated catalogues of indie fiction and non-fiction titles, including historical fiction, romance, memoir, and children's literature. It serves…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: With Love from London publishes personal London dispatches, book roundups, and historical essays on Gilded Age Pasadena, alongside promotion for the author's novel The Queen of Roses. It targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: The Underlined publishes personal essays, book reviews, and industry commentary on topics ranging from historical fiction to consumer behavior. The publication features mixed formats including narrative reflections on…

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

I'm Father Roderick: a priest, an author and a lifelong geek. Every week, I share new stories, reflections, and creative updates.

Likely audience: historical fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

Finding Lost Voices weekly email that brings back the voices of those who have been forgotten or misremembered.

Likely audience: fitness enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Notes of Cheer by AJ Pearce publishes weekly literary content focused on book recommendations, the writing process, and reviews of mid-20th century fiction. The publication targets readers interested in literary fiction…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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