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Recommended by Sue Ferrera

crude attempts at staying tender when everything is scary and everyone is numb

Erin writes from a rawness that resonates deeply. A reasonably new voice here on Substack, one that I have complete faith will gain a broad and loyal audience.

- Sue Ferrera

Style Your Stack

By Nan Tepper

Need help coming up with a logo? A wordmark? A cover image? Flummoxed by the tech? Do you want to brand your stack? Need a tour around the backend of your newsletter and help setting it up? I do it all!

Nan's exquisite taste and creativity, along with her warm and inviting personality, make working with her to upgrade your Substack a significant win.

- Sue Ferrera

Need to Know by David Rothkopf

Commentary and analysis on U.S. and international politics and policy...and other things you need to know from the host of Deep State Radio and the founder and ceo of The DSR Network.

Reporting from Quiltropolis

By Marianne Fons

Marianne Fons writes from the small town of Winterset, Iowa, reporting on quilty and non-quilty topics.

Reading Reporting from Quiltropolis feels like time spent with a good friend in pursuit of common interests-- currently one of my favorite stops on Substack.

- Sue Ferrera

Unstack Substack

By Kristi Keller 🇨🇦

I help fellow Substackers make the most of their time by unstacking all the back-end chores that come along with writing on this platform.

Working with Kristi to upgrade my Substack was a pure joy. She's a delight to work with and her ideas are transformative at a price that doesn't break the bank.

- Sue Ferrera

The Next Write Thing

By Nan Tepper

Essays about my dysfunctional family and my often fabulous gay father, coming out as a writer, depression, working a 12-Step program for recovery from disordered thinking and eating. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's sad. It's all me.

Nan shares her journey with an admirable spirit. With her candor, she reminds us of what's really important and how much more alike we are than different, despite our labels.

- Sue Ferrera

Listen First in a Curious World

By Leslie Rasmussen

I am curious about people, so I listen to them and I'm curious about the world, so I listen and pay attention as nature unfolds around me in all its mystery. Both fill me with surprise and wonder and I want to tell you about it.

Leslie's writing makes me feel as if I've been out in nature as opposed to just reading about it. Listen First has become a must read for me.

- Sue Ferrera

Seasons of the Soul

By Deb Sinness

Stories from a migratory snowbird…on retirement, the places we go, and approaching life my seventh decade. Come along for the ride!

Always a lovely read, reminding me of the beauty our world offers, both from the humans inhabiting the planet as well as the places I've yet to see!

- Sue Ferrera

Rootsie

By Rita Ott Ramstad

Dispatches from a small, creative life

I'm hooked on Rita's posts from the first few sentences. She speaks a truth that I appreciate, and she is an essential voice in our current truths.

- Sue Ferrera

Because Life is Messy...

By Paulette Bodeman of Because Life Is Messy…

Finding the gold in the beautiful mess of our precious lives.

Along with the infinite wisdom that Paulette shares in her posts, I particularly enjoy her frank nature; it's refreshing and keeps me coming back for more.

- Sue Ferrera

Wildhood Wanted

By Kristi Keller 🇨🇦

A weekly kick in the pants to DO SOMETHING about your restless human soul. This may or may not include disappearing to an island and living off coconuts and rum.

TrailmiX

By Heather Serrano

TrailmiX is more than just a blog; it’s a journey, an open invitation for you to join us as we hike, bike, and snowshoe with a toddler and a baby in tow.

I am always excited to travel along on the adventures of this sweet family. Heather offers extremely useful information for parents interested in exposing their children to the beauty nature offers.

- Sue Ferrera

Hopefully Yours

By Connie Schultz

An ongoing conversation about the daily mess of life: Family, politics, books, teaching, writing, journalism - and dogs, always dogs. In my world, hope is a fact.

Even in the darkest days, Connie delivers an uplifting message, a daunting task. She never disappoints.

- Sue Ferrera

Going Solo at the End of the World

By Marya Hornbacher—Going Solo

Solo traveler and New York Times bestselling author goes rogue to bring readers a first-person report from the far reaches of the American road.

A unique read which draws me in each and every post.

- Sue Ferrera

My Favorite Classical Music

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Thursday highlights about a classical piece or composer along with Saturday classical picks for a beautiful start to your weekend.

[B]OLD AGE with Debbie Weil

Sharing what it's really like to get old, from the blessings to the bullshit.

The Deeper Call

By Ashley Neese

Sparking inquiry to live a deeper life. A space to slow down, practice radical self-trust, and connect to our inner knowing. Come for the breathwork, stay for the personal essays.

Holly Starley's Rolling Desk

My living room is the world. Pull up a chair.

Window Over the Sink

By Liz Flaherty

Stories from the heart. Sometimes the conscience. Occasionally the funnybone.

Washing my dishes looking out my kitchen window often proves to be the time I put my puzzle together, aka my daily life. Liz shares her version of the puzzle, which resonates.

- Sue Ferrera

The Mindful Writer

By Amanda Saint

The Mindful Writer is where we live and write mindfully and use our words to create positive human connection by writing with compassion.

Good Humor

Humor essays, interviews with Funny AF Women and comedy videos from an empty nester mom still waiting for her kids to text her back.

C.K.'s posts brighten the day, sharing her humorous stories of life with her family and their beloved animals... you'll love the dog stories.

- Sue Ferrera

Life (un)Learned

By Kim Van Bruggen

Where you unravel ingrained beliefs, examine limiting habits, and navigate life transitions with a recovering CEO.

Kim's writing is introspective and thoughtful, always leaving me with something valuable to consider.

- Sue Ferrera

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

Where Substack writers, creators, and visionaries build their platforms and make the money they deserve. One of the top 3 Substacks globally.

Sarah offers exceptional guidance for writers both on Substack and in general.

- Sue Ferrera

My Weird and Wonderful Life

By Patricia Meier

Do you feel alone in your spiritual experiences? Feel like no one would believe what you heard, saw, or felt? This page is for you! Here I share my journey to feel Connected, Loved, and Enough; filled with hypnosis, channeling, & energy work.

Patricia shares a much needed light in the world. It's always a pleasure to read her work.

- Sue Ferrera

A Wilder Wonder

By Jes Raymond

Practice, Attention, Curiosity and Awe. An illustrated refocus for creative life.

Courageous Conversations

By Susan Harley

The art of consciously living in these dangerous and opportune times by a rebel mind. To be empowered , engaged and informed for thriving, finding joys and companionship.

I love Susan's poetry readings! Five or so blissful minutes to start my day off on a great note!

- Sue Ferrera

Amazement Seeker

By Rona Maynard

Celebrating discovery in art, writing and the moment as it flies

Rona's stories cover many topics, all sharing a rich spirit.

- Sue Ferrera

Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert

This is heart work

Exquisite, by all standards.

- Sue Ferrera

The Privilege to Feel

By Stephanie Land

Stephanie Land is the New York Times bestselling author of MAID and CLASS. She has the unexpected day job of a public speaker and continues to write about and advocate for survivors and people who parent under the poverty line.

Stephanie shines a light on the truth that our world desperately needs.

- Sue Ferrera

Seeing Upside Down

By Jeannie Lynn

This newsletter offers contemplations to connect with your intuition, resources to calm your state, and relevant personal stories to translate into your own experience, or inner seeing. See in to see out. See up to see down. This is Seeing Upside Down.

Jeannie Lynn puts the reader in her world, sharing with us a richly candid and unfiltered experience.

- Sue Ferrera

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it might save yours.

Sitting At My Own Feet

By Gail Sawyer

Life from my stance.

Pretend You're Good At It

By Jen Zug Writes

Personal stories about fear, flailing, and figuring it out, sent weekly on Wednesdays.

I rarely do a pass on Jen's posts, which is the highest compliment I can offer.

- Sue Ferrera

Wild Beauty

By Joyce Wycoff

Wild Beauty hides in crashing waves, secluded places, smiling faces, poetic phrases … everywhere, and that’s where I plan to be … there to see it and bring back pieces to share.

Joyce offers guidance on seeking and finding gratitude in life by way of journaling.

- Sue Ferrera

The Dawning Light

By Chinmayan

A daily journal of inspiring transformational writing, stories and poetry to help light up your day with a grateful and positive attitude!

Dear Reader, I'm lost

By Rebecca Holden

Letters from a writer navigating the world with absolutely no sense of direction.

Rebecca is, in a word, delightful.

- Sue Ferrera

Little Things

By Ali Griffin Vingiano

a newsletter about writing, creating, making, doing, reading, watching, traveling, living

I love Ali's posts and her ability to bring people together! We need more Alis in the world!

- Sue Ferrera

Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

By Terry Freedman

Reflections on literature * Musings on everyday life * Book reviews * Experiments in creative nonfiction writing * Humour

The Pebble in Your Shoe

By Ilona Goanos

Where you enter the next chapter of your life facing your fears and moving forward with meaning, intention, and purpose.

Ilona's writing stands apart, a must read in my inbox.

- Sue Ferrera

Beyond Pathological

By Sarah Fay

Mental health. Reimagined.

Sarah shares her insights on what will, in hindsight, become a turning point for the psychiatric field.

- Sue Ferrera

gotham girl

By Alisa Kennedy Jones

gotham girl is a reader-supported newsletter for inquisitive readers from bestselling author Alisa Kennedy Jones. "One of America’s funniest, most singular voices on Substack" — The New York Times

I love the way Alisa's mind works and the humorous way in which she shares her thoughts. She's an essential voice at present.

- Sue Ferrera

Shangrilogs

By Kelton Wright

High altitude and high hopes in a town of 180 people (and 51 dogs.)

An exceptional writer, Kelton shares stories about her life in the mountains.

- Sue Ferrera

Spark in the Dark

By Gillian & Li'l Bean

How to human at the end of the world.* Musings on living a good life while building the world you want to hand to future generations. Cartoons and thoughts from Li’l Bean.

Gillian and Li'l Bean have quickly become a favorite read of mine. Gillian's glimmers remind me to be mindful of my own simple pleasures.

- Sue Ferrera

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Human Stuff

By Lisa Olivera

A newsletter that explores the spiral of aliveness: the aches, the joys, and the liminal, from a therapist who is mostly just a human.

The Abundance

By David W. Berner

Living authentically, artfully, deliberately

Opening one of David's posts ensures a few moments of thoughtful respite.

- Sue Ferrera

Aging Well Newsletter

By Janice Walton

Tips and ideas for aging well no matter your circumstances

Janice shares her wisdom about aging and wellness, which is a candid and soothing read.

- Sue Ferrera

Life in the Real World

By Karen Davis

An Oasis of Peace and Beauty

It's a toss up what I enjoy more, Karen's words or her photography. Her posts leave me with a peacefulness and a sense of wonder.

- Sue Ferrera

The Intellectual Investor

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Value Investing, Life/Philosophy and Classical Music Explained