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Recommended by Todd Brasel

Trusted by 70K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.

AI Supremacy

By Michael Spencer

News at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, technology and business including Op-Eds, research summaries, guest contributions and valuable info about A.I. startups.

Lighthouse

By Alexander Semenyuk

Here you will find articles about faith, spirituality, family, psychology, as well as writing prompts, podcasts and videos. Come and engage in meaningful conversations dealing with our world and wellbeing.

Hacking, but Legal

By Jackie Singh

Independent investigations into security, technology, and democracy—free to read, funded by members.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Soul-Searching Mysteries

By Tyora Moody

My name is Tyora Moody and I’ve been publishing mysteries ranging from cozies to police procedurals since 2012 so I have quite a few book series. Learn about my upcoming book releases, book recommendations and more. I usually publish twice a month.

Tyora’s stories are really fun to read and has quite a solid body of work! Any mystery lover should check out her Substack and her books!

- Todd Brasel

Tai Tales

By Elizabeth Tai

Perspectives about tech, culture and (occasional) geopolitics from a Malaysian-Chinese perspective.

Artificial Ignorance

By Charlie Guo

At the intersection of engineering and intelligence. Essays, analysis, tactics, news, and more.

Inside My Head

By Linus Ekenstam

Exploring the world of AI Technology, Design, and building digital products while navigating life as a dad.

Rosie Pease's Cozy Mystery Newsletter

By Author Rosie Pease

Rosie Pease writes cozy mysteries with witches, cats, or witchy cats in the fictional New England region of Fiddlefern Fjord.

Rosie’s books are fun and engaging and definitely worth checking out!

- Todd Brasel

Timfoolishness: Bad Lessons from a Good Life

By Tim Cooper

Some observations on choosing the dumb path. Every. Single. Time. And how it makes for a pretty OK way to be.

The Starfire Codes by Demi Pietchell

Daily divination readings, investigative metaphysics, and practical spiritual intelligence for people who followed the signal when everyone else looked away.

The Crime Cafe Newsletter

By Crime Cafe Podcast Club

Find your next great crime, suspense, or thriller read right here!

50 Years of Text Games

By Aaron A. Reed

A deep dive into text game history, from The Oregon Trail to A.I. Dungeon, now in book form! Click "No thanks" below to skip the subscribe box; the top story has details on how to get your own copy.

Only Murders In The Inbox

By Reda Rountree (she/her)

A newsletter written by Reda Rountree, all about The Classic Murder Mystery — whodunits, twists and turns, with memorable detectives — in all its forms.

Stock Fiction

By Meg Oolders

A mercurial space for human-generated fiction and honesty from award-winning author, and critically-acclaimed mother of two, Meg Oolders.

Catch & Release

By Ben Wakeman

A free-ranging collection of creative work in the form of speculative short fiction and novels, songs, essays, and multimedia made with the intention of connecting and inspiring.

Write More with Simon K Jones

I've been writing serial fiction for over 10 years. Weekly tips and occasional stories in your inbox.

The Art of Failing

By Anthony McGowan

Whimsical musing on inconsequentialities

Unseen St. Louis

By Jackie Dana

St. Louis history that doesn't get memorialized — but shouldn't be forgotten

Celia's Reader Newsletter

By Celia Kinsey (Author of the Little Tombstone Cozies)

Celia Kinsey writes quirky cozy mysteries.

Mystery on the Menu

By Author Emmie Lyn

Emmie Lyn's newsletter is for readers who love small-town cozy mysteries, strong heroines, clever twists, and recipes served warm.

Giving a boost to a fellow mystery writer! If you like cozies, check out this Substack!

- Todd Brasel

The Cozy Dude

By Ron Tucker

Just a dude who loves writing and talking about cozy mystery books, movies, and TV shows.

a fun cozy mystery/adventure substack by BK MacKay

By BK MacKay a fun cozy mystery author

We are a husband and wife writing team working on our first cozy mystery/adventure series. If you like light-hearted fun cozy mysteries and thrillers, then kick back and enjoy the antics of PK Kincaid and his sidekicks in these laugh out loud episodes

I love cozies and enjoy the BK MacKay team's work!

- Todd Brasel

TechMadeSimple

By Jayshree

Tailored for writers, digital enthusiasts, solopreneurs, and anyone navigating the digital landscape. Boost your tech confidence and productivity by simplifying your digital journey.

Red & The Novelettes

By Remus Noronha

Short stories, serialized fiction, and more from an author/journalist/chaos magician.

All My Dreams Are Red kicks off with a serialized mystery+SF story that is really ambitious and has well-drawn characters. Good stuff.

- Todd Brasel

Club Wild Eye

By Jacob Calta

Mindful Curation in a Chaotic Age.

The Crime Enthusiast

By Jack Conlan

Crime fiction. Criminal law resource. True crime discussion. If you need blood on the walls to enjoy a story, welcome home.

Good stuff from Jack. If you're in the mood for hard-boiled crime fiction, this is the place.

- Todd Brasel

A Murder of...

By A Murder Of...

It wasn't the Bureau of Prisons but Family Court seeking visitation that announced the release. These are contemplations of surviving the falls-through-cracks and the killing off of the identity of a named minor witness-heir, as the murderer looms...

Significant Insights

Investigating Philosophy

Fictionistas

By Meg Oolders

A community for fiction writers on Substack.

Schemata Lux

By Dylan

Fiction for a Better Tomorrow

My Favorite Suspects - Mystery & Thriller Newsletter

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