Substacks recommended by Andrei Atanasov

Recommended by Andrei Atanasov

Talebones 🔭

By S.E. Reid

Short and serialized fiction from writer S.E. Reid: speculative tales with a spiritual, supernatural, or uncanny twist!

S.E. Reid is, quite simply, one of the finest purveyors of unsettling fiction on Substack.

- Andrei Atanasov

when hope writes

By Nadia Gerassimenko

I write about a smorgasbord of subjects, always with a dash of hope. if you love reading about humanity, literature, writing, cinema, video games, and other related and unrelated stuff, let's connect.

Nadia's newsletter is a bright ray of sunshine, and even when she writes about difficult topics, her beautiful writing makes me glad to be alive.

- Andrei Atanasov

SLAKE

By Nathan Slake

Slaking your fictional thirst, weekly.

Nathan Slake is a literary wizard. Simply one of the best fiction writers on Substack.

- Andrei Atanasov

Stock Fiction

By Meg Oolders

A dynamic anthology of experimental short fiction, poetry, essays, humor, and multimedia projects from the fiery heart/busy mind of novelist, Meg Oolders.

Meg’s writing is stunning. Her stories show us what it means to be a human stumbling through the world, in search of understanding. Highly recommended!

- Andrei Atanasov

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress

Travel writing for thinkers, daydreamers, and adventurers—a space for the inner journeys that happen in parallel with our real-world excursions. Stoke your wanderlust, feed your soul, and leave feeling a kinship with new cultures.

Whenever I read Sam's blog, I'm transported to the worlds she describes. But her essays are not just imaginary sight-seeing: they are layered explorations of the immigrant experience.

- Andrei Atanasov

Not That You Asked

By Tom Fish

A travel diary consisting mostly of awkward urinal encounters and disappointing celebrity sightings.

Some of the best travel writing on Substack. And not just that: Tom is wise, funny, and a very good writer.

- Andrei Atanasov

Untranslatable

By Kristin Wong

Very short essays about the beauty of words that don’t quite translate from one language to another.

The concept behind Kristin's newsletter is unique, and she writes with such grace and poignancy.

- Andrei Atanasov

Hello Universe

By Punit

Fun, thought-provoking poetry, every week.

Punit writes a newsletter unlike any other. His short poems are catchy and often breathtakingly beautiful. Do yourself the honor of subscribing!

- Andrei Atanasov

I love words and you.

By Jade Fabello

A newsletter about creativity and the craft of writing from Jade Fabello.

Jade's beautifully-illustrated newsletter features thoughtful writing advice and bite-sized stories told from the heart.

- Andrei Atanasov

Just Enough to Get Me in Trouble

By Lyle McKeany

Personal, vulnerable, and sometimes funny essays from a husband, father, and disability advocate, delivered whatever days he wants at exactly 8:08 am PT.

An eclectic collection of raw and honest personal essays. Lyle's writing is brave, heartbreaking, soul-stirring, hopeful.

- Andrei Atanasov