Substacks recommended by Michael S. Atkinson

Recommended by Michael S. Atkinson

Yours Ukrainian

By Anastasiia Lapatina

Essays about life, politics, and culture in Ukraine, from a Kyiv-based journalist Anastasiia Lapatina.

Daily Movie Question

By Chris Mann

Movie lovers, unite. One question a day. Endless conversation.

I enjoy good movie questions; great conversation-starters!

- Michael S. Atkinson

Kaitlyn’s Substack

By Kaitlyn Facista

Tea with Tolkien celebrates the life, writings, and faith of J.R.R. Tolkien. Join me as I delve deeper into Tolkien's Legendarium, learn how be a 'Hobbit at Heart', and share analysis on new perspectives on Middle-earth (such as The Rings of Power).

The Story Scrapbook

By E.B. Howard

Speculative and historical fiction about second chances and doing things the hard way.

Superhero stories that think about the logistics? I am here for it!

- Michael S. Atkinson

On Guard Duty

By Patricia J.L.

Observations at the Intersections during crossing guard duty.

Off on a Tangent (soon to be Biblio-File)

By The Chronicler

Files of substack fiction

Blinking Blue Line

By Sara Dietz

Just another fiction stack. Home of the McNeill Institute for Neurological Development. Stop by and stay a while!

Sketchy Scoops

By John

Documenting the strange and wondrous.

The Classical Learning Digest

By James Dietz

A Classical Elementary teacher's attempt to understand and explain the reasons for a liberal arts education.

Whole and Holy

By Sara Dietz

Reflections about life and faith from a Catholic mother who's learning that we "grown ups" really aren't so different from the children in our lives.

Talebones ✨

By S.E. Reid

Home of the Ferris Island Tales! Short and serialized fiction from S.E. Reid: speculative stories with a spiritual, supernatural, or uncanny twist.

The Island would get me if I didn't. :) (But seriously, the Ferris Island Cinematic Universe is wonderful. )

- Michael S. Atkinson

Lunar Awards

By Winston Malone

Recognizing and sharing the best fantasy, horror, and science fiction on Substack. Periodically posting essays, interviews, and reviews.

Peachy Keen with Tara Wine-Queen

Peachy Keen with Tara Wine-Queen is a nerdy dose of sunshine to add a little warmth and sparkle to your day.

The Wardrobe Door

By Aaron Earls

Faith, culture, and C.S. Lewis

Gibberish

By Scoot

Scoot's community learning project, focusing on the craft of writing and self-editing. Subscribe for Science fiction, writing exercises, the annual Gibberish Writing Competition, and more!

I like the prompts The stories fun Not to mention DB-431 BURMA SHAVE

- Michael S. Atkinson