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Recommended by M. Louisa Locke

I'm Emma von Lindenau, an award winning, bestselling author who has published several books under another name. I'm presently redeveloping an old idea into one that seems timely, and I’m here to share the process.

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus ✨

Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching). Weekly chats, podcasts. A bespoke membership to help you stay creative and grow on Substack! 💫

Life In The Second Half

By Patricia Cusack

I share practical insights and inspiration about Healthspan, and living your best life after 50 - because it's never too late to thrive.

AGING PASSIONATELY with Ina Albert

AGING PASSIONATELY is a collection of stories and essays chronicling 88 years of experiences and the values I have discovered along the way to be crucial for healthy aging in the second half of life.

Good Humor

Humor essays, interviews with Funny AF Women and comedy videos from an empty nester mom still waiting for her kids to text her back.

My Renaissance Life

By Kim Van Bruggen

Explore reinvention, renewal, and growth with curiosity, humour, and a hint of attitude with a recovering CEO.

Love, Satya

By Satya Robyn

How can we live well in this complicated world?

Dandelion Seeds: Illustrated Essays

By Candace Rose Rardon

Once a week, I share a short illustrated essay, hand-painted and hand-lettered, from my desk to yours. Like wishing on a dandelion, I hope it’ll bring a moment of beauty and wonder to your day.

Growing Old & Owning The Real World

By Jo Linney

A range of eclectic, pondering rambles about growing old, being proud of being old and negotiating an ever-changing world.

Not in the Script

By Alistair

Random musings and confessions by an historical fiction author.

Everything is Personal

By Laurie Stone

The story is not about what happened, it's about what the narrator makes of what happened.

Work/Craft/Life

By Neal Bascomb

Illuminating stories of people and the work that shapes their lives. A newsletter that will inspire, move, inform, or just make you say wow! Join our community and broaden your view of the world!

Outsourced Optimism

By Tami Carey

Somewhere between the brightside and the dark place, a former Pollyanna builds a creative home for simple joy, honest hope, and childlike wonder. Take off your rose colored glasses and join this experiment in seeing our lives and ourselves more clearly.

Beautifully written essays, doing something I love to do myself, finding meaning in the fictional world of my favorite authors, shows, movies.

- M. Louisa Locke

Moved to Extra-Evil.com

By Dennard Dayle

Moved to extra-evil.com for quizling-free banter.

The WHAT FREAKING NEXT? Journals

By Abigail Padgett

an author ransacking literature for signs.

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Techno Sapiens

By Jacqueline Nesi

Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi shares the latest research on technology and the people who use it, plus practical tips for living and parenting in the digital age.

I find her research and writing invaluable in understanding my grandsons and celebrating the great job my daughter is doing as a parent.

- M. Louisa Locke

CAFÉ ANNE

By Anne Kadet

It's a wonderful world—meet the inhabitants!

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

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

Brave Words 🌿

By Helen Redfern

Taking tiny steps towards big creative dreams.

The Austen Connection

By Plain Jane

How Jane Austen's stories connect to us today, and connect us to each other.

For everyone who ever fell in love with Jane Austen's stories.

- M. Louisa Locke

Not Controversial

By Nia

Every Tuesday I talk about one non-controversial issue that everyone thinks about but no one says aloud.

Always thought-provoking, but gentle, I feel like i'm hanging out with an old friend and talking about stuff!

- M. Louisa Locke

Unschool for Writers

By Alison Acheson

Playing and working with words: finding your own way to fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and writing for young people

For beginning and experienced writers alike, I always find something in her advice to help me improve my craft.

- M. Louisa Locke

Non-Boring History

By Annette Laing

Join renegade historian and Brit in the US Dr. Annette Laing on her witty history mystery tour. Substack Featured Newsletter.

The World Needs Your Passion

By Monica Leonelle

Aligning to passion in every area of your life. Thoughts from a USA Today bestseller and publishing expert of 40+ books.

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Aging Well Newsletter

By Janice Walton

Tips and ideas for aging well no matter your circumstances

Everything Is Amazing

By Mike Sowden

A newsletter about asking better questions & a romp through science in search of a good "wow!" you can feel down to your boots.

Situation Normal

By Michael Estrin

Stories for people who enjoy humor with a side of humanity and a dash of insight

Aging for Rebels

We examine life's questions through the lens of what we are reading and writing. You'll find essays, stories, book recs, interviews, and resources for readers and writers. Let's talk!

Maybe Baby

By Haley Nahman

Chipping away at the inscrutability of modern life, popular culture, and how we feel about both.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Combines my love for history, commitment to keeping informed, and my desire to find signs of positive progress where ever I can.

- M. Louisa Locke

Adventures In "Journalism" by Sari Botton

Highlights and lowlights* (*mostly lowlights) from one Gen X lady writer's rather circuitous career path.

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter

A newsletter about how publishers create, distribute, and monetize their digital content. This newsletter is free to subscribe to.

Both Are True

By Alex Dobrenko

Funny, deep, relatable stories from a dad to two, husband to one, friend to all (free for all) + BATCAVE (workshops, cowriting, "community") for paid subscribers.

Get Wit Quick

By Benjamin Errett

The Wit's Guide to Life, steered by loyal readers and served in weekly dollops. Now with the option to upgrade from email to actual mail in the form of Riposte Cards!

Always lightens my mood for the day!

- M. Louisa Locke