Substacks recommended by THE FAMILY WE KEEP

Recommended by THE FAMILY WE KEEP | by Deborah T. Hewitt

Nurse Rhymes

By Nurse Kristin

a poetry collection

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

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.

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 | by Deborah T. Hewitt

The Behavior Blueprint

By Nick Neve

Sharing my personal journey with: breaking free from family trauma, limiting beliefs, and societal conditioning to create an authentic, empowered life filled with genuine connections and personal success

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

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP | by Deborah T. Hewitt

{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 | by Deborah T. Hewitt

Oldster Magazine

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

Alice by the Palm

By Almer Alice He

A renewed mind receives what is counterintuitive intuitively. This newsletter was created to unwire carnal minds and inspire people to think like Jesus. Subscribe to tune in with the things above outside of Sundays.

Victoria's Substack

By Victoria Christensen

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

HCT: Heal Cure Treat

By Nurse Kristin

A veteran ICU Nurse takes you along a lifelong battle for personal freedom and self-love. It's one hell of a journey that begins in a pandemic.

Wendy’s Kitchen & More

By From Wendy’s Kitchen

Garden to table creations, easy to follow recipes, that inspire you to create something new. With a bonus of nature inspired photos too.

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 | by Deborah T. Hewitt

The Rewind

Sometimes, you have to look back, to see how far you’ve come.

*Be aware. It's raw. Hard stuff. Incredible writing skills. The Rewind is about the crime/trauma of childhood/sexual abuse is brave and freeing. My prayer is that with every word and story there is love given in return.... A renewed life ahead full of God's joy in the beauty that is all around us. Let's love and support each other. I am so glad you are here.

- THE FAMILY WE KEEP | by Deborah T. Hewitt

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 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

bird in space

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 | by Deborah T. Hewitt

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 | by Deborah T. Hewitt

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

If you love Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Poetry, Memoirs, Children’s Fiction, Poetry, and How-To’s for Writers, then you came to the right place!

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

For people who like Art, Travel & Dogs and are partial to a bit of eavesdropping. A paid subscription grants you access to the juicy stuff and 1-to-1 chats.

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.

Post Post Modern

By Jacqueline Rendell

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

Jenn’s Substack

This is an ode to sketching. I don’t have a whole lot to say, I hope my drawings will speak for themselves. These are mostly quick sketches from life using an ink pen and quiet stolen moments.

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 | by Deborah T. Hewitt

She's Gone Chilaquiles

By Anna Schott

Chips and salsa, essays, memoir, food analogies

Writer, interrupted

By Mary Roblyn

After the MFA and the launch of a successful writing career, life happened. I was interrupted. When my husband died, grief opened my heart. Writing and grieving are acts of love. I'm writing again. Join me, and join the community!

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 and 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 by making friends with poetry, whether reading or writing. There may be birds.

Becoming by Kelly B. Pittman

Becoming explores faith, art and creativity, healing, beauty, and the intersection of all of them through creative prompts, workshops, 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

an exploration into the human experience

Cuoreosity- Living The Questions

By Jamie Millard

An invitation into the deeper conversations that will shape your Being as you live into the light of the very questions themselves.

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.

Field Notes on Love, Life, and Loss

By RissaJean

Alchemizing my most mundane moments and deepest suffering into an offering worth reading.

My personal Substack

Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, stand-up storyteller, and musician, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Reader's Digest, Southern Living, and he makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.

Incidental Comics

By Grant Snider

Impossible thoughts and complicated feelings, illustrated. With bonus musings on how to live a creative life.