Substacks recommended by M. B. Heywood

Recommended by M. B. Heywood

The Iron Crown

By The Brothers Krynn

Warrior Wednesday and Sword & Saturday posts

The home of Warrior Wednesday and Sword & Saturday!

- M. B. Heywood

Matthew Gerrity

By Matt Gerrity

Matthew Gerrity is a writer, poet, and sports journalist. Micah 6:8

You never know what Matt Gerrity will write next, but it's always entertaining and worthwhile. Be sure to look for his occasional fantasy snippet!

- M. B. Heywood

Resonant Media Arts

I'm M. D. Boncher, composer, artist, graphic designer and author of Akiniwazisaga and Tales From the Dream Nebula.

Keep up with M. D. Boncher, author of thrilling sci-fi and fantasy in far-flung settings. With behind-the-scenes glimpses and more than a little orneriness.

- M. B. Heywood

Falden's Forge

By Eric Falden

Where I hammer out my stories. Join this ragtag fellowship to explore the intersection of history, narrative, and the fantasy genre. Adventure awaits.

Well-crafted fantasy and intelligent, interesting essays on related historical and other topics.

- M. B. Heywood

BamBoncher’s Substack

A exploration of fictional worlds of fantasy or westerns, but with themes of hope even in dark times, of redemption even for the hardest of sinners, and of keeping getting up and trying, even when one has stumbled and fallen a thousand times

Short stories, personal essays, and miscellany full of character, whimsy, and life.

- M. B. Heywood

A.K. Preston

Writing, life, and everything

Home of the riveting Helm of Seven serial—and other intense, dark spec fic with real moral depth.

- M. B. Heywood

M. B. Heywood: Editor vs. the Machines

An editorial realist offering practical advice on refining the written word. Why? To help writers self-edit better, saving time and money. And to prepare editors to do battle with the chatbots when they inevitably turn on us.

Self-editing help from Vaporous Realms author M. B. Heywood!

- M. B. Heywood

Senchas Claideb

By Ethan Sabatella

An independent publication of sword & sorcery fantasy, cosmic horror, and historical fiction and fantasy all with roots in Celticism.

This is a publication that knows what it's about. You can count on Ethan Sabatella to publish quality fantasy, historical, and other geeky content—with a Gaelic flair.

- M. B. Heywood

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.

For inspiration, spiritual food for thought, and reflections of sundry sorts.

- M. B. Heywood

VI·VIII·X KUP FANTASY RPG

By GMaia

A (hopefully) new way to play RPGs in order to enjoy the way and not only the destination

For a more immersive, story- and character-first approach to tabletop fantasy RPGs.

- M. B. Heywood

Jim Melvin's Realms of Fantasy

I am a novelist whose main focus is epic and dark fantasy but who also writes a wide range of fiction and nonfiction. Please sign up to receive my free newsletter.

Jim is one of those personable yet compelling storytellers who puts you at ease and spins a fantastic yarn like it just came to him. His fiction is quite the ride, but his stories of growing up in Florida are exceptional.

- M. B. Heywood

Ainsley and the Others

By Anie Malkovich

A weekly paranormal crime fiction serial featuring Detective Ainsley Wright.

Hey folks! For anyone who enjoys a good detective serial (or might), "Ainsley and the Others" by Anie Malkovich is a fun play on genre tropes, with unexpected (and supernatural) twists. A few episodes in, I'm duly intrigued and genuinely hooked. It's got the sort of occasional PG-13 moments fitting for a grim detective yarn, but if your sensibilities permit, it's a compelling read!

- M. B. Heywood

M W Knepp

Christian author crafting epic adventures mirroring the Greatest Story

M W Knepp surprises, diverts, amuses, and prompts serious self-pondering with his observational writings on life, culture, and spiritual matters.

- M. B. Heywood

Further Up & Further In

By Michael John Petty

A meditation on the intersection between faith, art, and the everyday things.

Occasional essays on things personal, spiritual, and writerly. Always worthwhile and thought-provoking.

- M. B. Heywood

Bros Krynn’s Newsletter

By The Brothers Krynn

For fantasy with old-school sensibilities. A hub for stories and commentary on sci-fi, medieval fantasy, history, culture, and more.

- M. B. Heywood

ReddOscarWrites - Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror

By Redd Oscar

Behold! A treasure chest of science fiction and fantasy stories! Here you will find demon-slaying samurai, merciless space marines, and mild mannered artists luring monsters into the world! New stories twice a week.

Eminently readable fantasy and sci-fi. Fun plots and thoughtful world-building. If this were a print pub, these stories would be page-turners.

- M. B. Heywood