Substacks recommended by Julia Kelly

Recommended by Julia Kelly

New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel (The Book of Lost Names, The Paris Daughter), who is also one of the author hosts of Friends & Fiction, keeps in touch with readers about upcoming events, book news, and great reads she's excited about. Sig

Friends & Fiction Endless Stories

Friends & Fiction is a podcast, web show, and online community created by bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry. Meet our author guests for discussions about books and the writing world.

The fabulous hosts of Friends & Fiction have come over to Substack for a wonderful and insightful newsletter all about your favorite authors. Highly recommend!

- Julia Kelly

sandcastles with kerri maher

By Kerri Maher

Book news & behind-the-scenes glimpses into the novel writing life. Home of the "Authors Over 40" interview series.

Brooke Lea Foster's Dear Fiction

Dear Fiction is brought to you by author Brooke Lea Foster and takes you behind the scenes of my writing life, my books, travels, recommendations and lots more.

I love Brooke's books, and I've been following her excellent Substack for a while. Great insights and writing!

- Julia Kelly

Bijoux

By Natasha Lester

Come behind the scenes of author Natasha Lester's writing life for daring women, good books, writing wisdom, fashion, France and other bijoux gems!

I adore Natasha's books, and her newsletter is always a welcome addition to my daily reading when it lands in my inbox!

- Julia Kelly

Receipt from the Bookshop

By Katie Clapham is Terrible

My weekly post - Receipt from the Bookshop - is written in real time from my award-winning independent bookshop in St. Annes-on-Sea, UK. Paid subscribers also get an additional weekly essay/book review and access to my book club.

The Healthier Hustle

By Mary Chris Escobar

Reflections on building a business/creative practice without burning out.

Mary Chris's insights into creativity and mindfulness are such a breath of fresh air!

- Julia Kelly

Books on GIF

A 'brilliant high-low fusion of an old art form and modern storytelling device.' - Esquire.

I've been reading Mike's great review newsletter since the very beginning, and I love following along with what he's reading!

- Julia Kelly

With Love from London

Recommended by Julia Kelly