Substacks recommended by Rick Pullen

Recommended by Rick Pullen

Steve’s Substack

By Steve DeShazo

Former Free Lance-Star sports editor and columnist who still has thoughts about sports and life.

Ron Charles

I write about books, authors, and literary culture. Formerly a book critic at The Washington Post.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Love the historical perspective, especially in today’s turbulent political world. She is a genius at sorting through the relevance of today.

- Rick Pullen

The Contrarian

Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

By The Shit About Writing Team

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

EA Mayes' Mysteriousities

Articles exploring crime fiction--the genre, history, authors--and what it all means for our world.

EA does his homework. There is just so much here.

- Rick Pullen

Spellbound Mystery Magazine

By Lynda McDaniel

Our mission is twofold: finding good mysteries for you and supporting noteworthy indie/under-the-radar mystery authors. Enjoy mystery book reviews, short stories, mystery trends and puzzles – even a writing contest you can enter!

Martin’s Newsletter

By Martin Davis

High School Athletics

Author Insider

By Panio Gianopoulos

Inside the business of being a writer.

Paul Krugman

Notes on economics and more

Steve Giegerich

NYC Journalist

Sinister Malefactor of Panglossian Expectations

By Jane Friedman

Where Jane gets personal about her career choices and the challenges of being an advice giver in the writing and publishing community.

Meet the real Jane. Fascinating stuff.

- Rick Pullen

the art of living gently

By alison von rosenvinge

Gentleness isn't weakness — it's the most radical thing you can practice right now

This is great for all of us who are feeling stressed.

- Rick Pullen

FXBG Advance

By Leigh Anne Van Doren

Telling stories, exploring ideas, forging connections, sweetening lives in the 540.

Open Windows- Ann Telnaes

Ann Telnaes- Artist, visual storyteller, creator of "Open Windows"

Inform Fredericksburg

INFORM FREDERICKSBURG-- is a group of neighbors who advocate ONLY for transparency in government. Our focus is on the shared goals of sustainable growth and preserving the unique character and livability of Fredericksburg.