Substacks recommended by THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Recommended by THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Sean Mitchell is an Alaska based photographer whose body of work focuses on the Chugach Mountains with an emphasis on Chugach State Park and the Chugach National Forest. Photographer - Hiker - Alaskan - Veteran www.seanmitchellphotography.com

Emily Copeland

Author of Starving the Fairytale | Pastor's Wife | Encourager. Writing to make Scripture come alive in your life.

Grace & Ink

By Anna Williams

Musings from a Writer | Poet | Reader | Jesus follower

TheAntiHeroine | Allison Riney

By Allison Riney Writes

Exploring the art of resiliency and self-discovery after surviving an American mass shooting - amongst other things. Join my adventures and healing journey. Survivorship over Victimhood.

Laura R. Hepworth - Bookwyrms

Young Adult Fantasy indieauthor sharing - serialized chapter drafts of upcoming novels, writing updates and news, bonus stories, and word nerdage. Maybe even a little bit of art, jewellery, and worldbuilding fun.

Light in the Corners

By Krissy Delaney

We are Light-Bringers. Silver-Lining Seekers. Broken people loving broken people, through the telling of our stories and sharing of our lives.

Light filled and lovely. A must read.

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

The Black Guitarist

By Quinn

JUNO nominated guitarist, composer, arranger , bandleader and singer. Sharing my experiences about being a black woman jazz guitarist in this world.

Crutches & Confetti

By Carly Owens

Embracing that life's highs and lows often come simultaneously–and it's okay to feel both.

Highly recommend reading if you're struggling with anything in life. Carly will fill you with hope and humor.

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Relationships With A Soul

By Nick Neve

Relationships With A Soul explores deep, authentic connections—with others and yourself. Through stories and insights, learn how to build fulfilling relationships rooted in trust, communication, and alignment. Join a community that values true connection.

Nick writes and explores practical advice and life lessons from a thought provoking, kind perspective.

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

{Flamingo It!}

By Ginger Stockwell

A re-balance of life, destination, and the journey of HERE. {A Place to Be Brave & To Try New Things}

I love Ginger. She is on a journey, re-committed to the passions that took a detour through some very hard times. A deep, creative soul, I think you will be inspired :)

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Once Upon a Time ...

By Irving A. Lerch

A long journey from the beginning to the beginning of the end.

Oldster Magazine

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

Joel's Creative Garden

By Joel Wisniewski

It is a place for words, thoughts, art, photos, serialized fiction, and occasional nonfiction stories. Fiction novels include Life of Bāo (May 12, 2024) and CASCADE (January 28, 2025). It is a place to rest, renew your mind, and enjoy story and art.

Transformed by His Love

By Susan Kuenzi

If you realized how deeply and thoroughly God loves you, how would it change you? We grow and heal as we connect more deeply with His love and joy. I love to explore our joyful identity in Christ and how His Hesed brings stability and peace.

Alice by the Palm

By Almer Alice He

Welcome home, you politically incorrect prodigal son of God. Sign up for a radical transformation only.

Victoria's Substack

By Victoria Christensen

A Poet & Artist from Scandinavia who likes to create beautiful memory lanes while dancing in nostalgia clouds.

Wendy’s Kitchen & More

By From Wendy’s Kitchen

Savory one-pot-meals, sourdough creations and garden fresh stories—all with the hope of inspiring you to create something new! Welcome to my kitchen…

The Perry J. Greenbaum Bulletin

By Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜

Former engineer turned independent writer. Lover of Nature, animal lover and, of late, an inveterate aviphile, or bird lover. Arya the Cockatiel, my avian dinosaur companion, keeps me grounded.

Grief, Gratitude, Love & Laughter

By Simone Senisin

An exploration of eternal connections and other gifts that grief affords; grace; gratitude; love and laughter.

Simone is a beautiful writer who paints a deeply moving, intimate and honest picture of losing a partner. In the journey of grief we are not alone.

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

On This Day, Last Year - Six Months of Turbo Cancer

By Kristi yapp

In 2022, my very healthy mom was suddenly diagnosed three cancers. She was quickly debilitated. I was her caretaker. In 2023, day by day, using memories, photos, text conversations, medical records, my journal, and my mom’s journal, I wrote her story.

Bob Hoebeke Books

Some Other Time is the relatable story of two kids growing up two doors apart in two completely different environments. Follow Dexter and Wendy's story each week!

Spinning to Clarity

By Elsie-Beth S.

I read because of words. I write because I can. My therapist calls me quirky. Apparently, I have PTSD and I write when I think. There is clarity in mania - I'm riding the waves. Join me on the adventure, if you'd like. It's going to be interesting!

Joyce’s Place

Inspiration drawn from my Maus Midnight Musings

Drop The Reins

By Ginger Stockwell

Somewhere between here and there, and riding strong. My writings of braving, discovering joy from heartbreak, finding my paint brushes, what the violin teaches me; my equestrian journey, where I find connection & doing something really beautiful.

A beautiful soul on a new journey...

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Karen’s Substack

By Karen Louise Hodgson

Substack on life, memories, and anything else.

I would love to have tea and biscuits with Karen!

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Sparks of light

By Trudi Nicola

Welcome to Sparks of Light! I write about hope through memories, moments and dreams. My words are inspired by a photograph, piece of music or a thought that won't leave me until it's on the page. May my words ignite a spark of hope within you!

Everyday Living

By Patrick Muindi

Thoughts, meditations, and perspectives for everyday living; realism for a practical life.

"CJ's World on Substack"

By C.J. Heck's Substack

Quora Top Writer 2018; Florida Barefooter; 5 siblings, 3 daughters, 11 grandkids; curious inner child; almost a kid expert; soulful writing; life essays; how-to's; fiction, flash fiction; kids & adult poetry; Author of 5 books; Vietnam War widow.

Reina’s Substack

By Blessed Warrior Reina

I am a Peaceful Intuitive, Healer, & Writer. I write Poetry, short stories as well as longer ones, which are based in my personal life experiences. My writing style is Raw & straight from my Heart & Soul. *Some of my writing will have a trigger warning.*

Writing Wrongs

By Jim J Wilsky

Fiction that has friction. I will post author interviews, classic book recommendations and my own crime short stories. I am also the co-author of a four-book series that is available in print, audio and ebook formats at Amazon and other similar outlets.

The Travelling Artist

By Jo Scott

Award-winning artist Jo Scott, sharing the journey, the art, insights and the mishaps, direct from her studio that rattles. Upgrade to talk shop in person and be held accountable in your own creative practice.

Survival - Good Writer

By Dumindu Patabandi

Survival of the fittest has been on Earth for millions of years. Let's be the Fittest.

Logic and Morality

By Just plain Rivka

In a world that prizes kindness, we are lost without objective right and wrong.

Dancing in a Dream

By Post Post Modern

In an inverted world of crumbling constructs & flimsy narratives, I seek to build an island upon which to rest & reflect by asking one question: what is REAL?

Jenn’s Substack

This is mostly an ode to sketching; quick pen sketches from life in snatches of time between moments of mothering.

Jenn is a beautiful soulful mother and artist, telling beautiful stories of life through art and motherhood. I can't get enough. A breath of fresh air between the pines...

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP

She's Gone Chilaquiles

By Anna Schott

essays, memoir, food analogies

Writer, interrupted

By Mary Roblyn

Life happens. We get interrupted. When my husband died, grief opened my heart. Writing, like grieving, is an act of love. Interruptions are not forever. I'm writing again. Join me! A Substack Featured Publication.

Misfit-The Rambling Raconteur

By Lee Penman

Extracts from my forthcoming memoir 'Misfit' along with general commentary and observations through life's journey as a proud 'misfit'

The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon

By Charlotte Pendragon

WELCOME! As a member of The Pendragons, I’ve met and performed magic for audiences worldwide, including famous personalities. I will be writing about my magical journey and talking about those beautiful experiences (and not-so-beautiful) on my podcast.

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 & rum.

Nordic Lens

By Patrik

Become a part of an uplifting, happy, helpful, talented, supportive and respectful photography community today! We’re all here to have fun together and we'd love for you to join!

Paul’s Substack

By Paul Wittenberger

Once upon a time, I discovered I had many voices in my head and I needed a place to put them—then Substack came along. "To suggest is to create, to name is to destroy." —Stéphane Mallarmé

Poetry & Made Things

By Jody Collins

Offering inspiration & encouragement to deepen your connection with God through reflection & poetry. I love being a cheerleader for others on their writing journey. There may be birds.

Justine Bateman's RACE TRACK

Films, essays, and photography, exclusively for you Racers. Let's go for a ride.

Talking to Myself

By Caroline

Musings from an overactive mind. Gallows humor and overthinking since...actually, I can't remember when I wasn't this way.

Becoming by Kelly B. Pittman

Becoming explores faith, art and creativity, healing, beauty, and the intersection of all of them through creative prompts, workshops, online chats, poetry, and community.

Unfixed

By Kimberly Warner

When broken is the fix.

The Daily Poem Podcast

By The Daily Poem podcast

An audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, presented with brief commentary, to enrich and enliven the daily routine (along with the occasional article, essay, or list).

Routed by Martin Brodsky

cultural commentary and fiction