Where’s the Substack FANTASY community at?

Here’s a list of SIXTY-SOMETHING names that jumped out at me on search. Go check out my notes for two more great big lists of HORROR and SCIENCE FICTION titles.

Fantasy is the genre of magic and magic takes on many different forms: earthbound miracles, paranormal romance, the secondary worlds of fairy tale, the heroic, epic and mythic, and those far-reaching slipstreams of the weird, surreal and uncanny.

Listed in no particular order, there’s some big names in here jumbled alongside folks just starting out. And forgive me for there being a few crossovers with sci-fi, as many writers cover both.

As before, can we get some RESTACKS to help these folks find their readers?

And please don’t forget to add anyone cool that I’ve missed!

Stay weird.

• SPLINISTER by Maura McHugh Irish writer Maura McHugh navigates this splintered world, one newsletter at a time

• A THOUSAND TALES by Alex Evans Fantasy and sci-fi newsletter

• MONSTRORUM LIBER by Josh Reynolds (joshreynolds.substack.c…) News, short fiction and various monster-related meanderings

• LYN PERRY’S S&S ROUNDUP by Lyn Perry Contemporary Sword & Sorcery news and updates

• THE SCOURGELANDS by M Daniel McDowell Writing, shop talk, productivity, and fathomless horrors from beyond the realms of earthly knowledge, all in one convenient place

• PTFO by SGH Fantasy and sci-fi, serialized on Substack. Gamemastered and written. Currently playing: Stonetop

• A. R. HOLLOWAY by Aaron Holloway Writing, short stories, litRPG, fantasy, sci-fi

• BEYOND THE HORIZON by Trafton Crandall Fiction and articles by sci-fi and fantasy author Trafton Crandall

• MORDECAI & MYSTICS: MY JOURNEY TO AND THROUGH JEWISH FANTASY by Jake Maia Arlow My journey to publishing my Jewish fantasy novel, from Kaballah to the six genders in the Talmud to Purim spiels and more

• REDISCOVERED REALMS by J.Q. Graziano Reconnects you with old-school heroic fantasy worlds of epic role-playing games, unearthed magazines, forgotten gamebooks and enchanting art

• SWORDFIGHTS & SPACEFLIGHTS by MJ Kuhn A group of sci-fi and fantasy writers provide you with bi-weekly news, writing tips, publishing insiders, and more!

• COMICS, SCI-FI & THINGS by Claudia Matosa I create little sci-fi comics and stories for everyone. Follow me as I try to make a living out of it! And also for indie comic book reviews

• REALMS OF ROUSH by Zachary Roush Explore new worlds from your inbox, once a month. Realms of Roush takes you to the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, and creative essays

• READ RECEIPT by Elle Jackson Bite-size book reviews. Mostly sci-fi, mostly gay

• LAZY WOLVES: A THRONES & BONES SUBSTACK by Lou Anders Updates on fiction and games from Lou Anders, creator of the Thrones & Bones fantasy world and TTRPG

• LYNCHLINE: THE SCOTT LYNCH NEWSLETTER by Scott Lynch Commentary on fantasy, science fiction, pop culture, games, and the craft of storytelling from an internationally best-selling fantasy author

• OTHER WORLDS WITH TAMMY SALYER by Tammy Salyer - Writer News and more about fantasy, science fiction, Weird West, and other splendid word-nerdery by yours truly

• ISRA SRAVENHEART'S DARK FANTASY SPELLS by Isra Sravenheart Dark fantasy author ❤️🔥 Start Reading 📚 😊

• JIM MELVIN'S REALMS OF FANTASY by Jim Melvin I am a novelist whose main focus is epic fantasy. Some of my work is for mature audiences. But I also write books appropriate for ages 13 and up. Please sign up to receive my newsletter

• FANTASY FOCUS by Louise Nicholas Fantasy, folklore, and general writing ramblings from new author Louise Nicholas

• POTBOILERS BLOG - DARK FANTASY/MYSTERY WRITER & COMIC CREATOR by Gordon Brewer - Author/Creator Dark fantasy novels and comics from Gordon Brewer, an independent author and comic creator. Paid subscribers receive access to all my books and comic series. Standard subscribers get updates on the latest book releases, plus my comic book

• JON CRONSHAW by Jon Cronshaw - author A place for fantasy stories

• MATTHEW’S SUBSTACK by Matthew Angelo My Substack of urban fantasy, dark fantasy, and cyberpunk stories

• CAROLINE’S FANTASY WORLDS by Caroline Sciriha On writing, reading and other 'do'ings

• AMIR’S NEWSLETTER by Amir Lane (amirlane.substack.com/?…) LGBT+ fantasy meets heavy metal

• STRANGE OR BEAUTIFUL BY NAN CRAIG by Nan Craig Weird fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drawings that trace the strangeness in the everyday

• STORIES, REVIEWS, AND MORE FROM A CHRISTIAN FANTASY AUTHOR by Caleb Ward Author #1 ranked Christian fantasy author Caleb Ward brings you exclusive stories, book recommendations, behind the scenes, and much more! Subscribe to get a free exclusive short story!

• GARDEN-VARIETY URBAN FANTASY by Molly Ringle Fiction, language, editing, love, fantastical beings, and humans, from a writer of often-queer fantasy and an editor of all kinds of words

• THE PERSEPHANE PENDRAKE CHRONICLES by Deborah Baker (aka Lady Ellen) (persy.substack.com/?utm…) A Fantasy Book Series for Teens

• LUCY WINTON, YA FANTASY AUTHOR by Lucy Winton Join me for serialised fantasy, fairytale retellings, urban fantasy ...and a little romance!

• MONSTERS & MYSTICS by Amanda V Shane Writer Amanda V. Shane talks all things fantasy and paranormal romance

• NOTES BY DRAGONWING by Holly Karlsson Book news for fantasy author Holly Karlsson

• BALLADS OF THE DISTANT REACHES by Ballads of the Distant Reaches An anthology of illustrated fantasy short stories

• THE VAPOROUS REALMS by M. B. Heywood Epic fantasy fiction in serial format

• SHADOWS & SORCERY by Sean Hill Weekly fantasy flash fiction right to your inbox

• UPSTREAM REVIEWS by Declan Finn Reviewing only the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery and thrillers

• YE OLDE TYME NEWS by Jan Lionsnest Medieval fantasy satire news, short stories, and other tales from ‘round the Realm

• JENNIFER M. BALDWIN by Jennifer M. Baldwin Thoughts on fantasy fiction and more

• V.K. DIXON by V.K. Dixon fantasy and romance novelist Author of Archives of the Warden (contemporary fantasy), and Warriors & Mages (epic fantasy/romance)

• ARC WORLDS by Jon Auerbach An epic urban fantasy featuring magic, myth, and mayhem in NYC and beyond

• FANTASY AUTHOR ALBERTO PUPO'S FANTASY BOOK REVIEWS by Alberto Pupo (albertopupofantasyautho…) A newsletter dedicated to fantasy book reviews featuring traditional and independent authors

• ENTER THE LABYRINTH by Brenden Writing essays, fragments, weird fiction, and about everything that interests my simulated enigma

• SWORDS & SARCASM by Amy Rose Davis Heroic fantasy for the modern era

• MORNINGS WITH MARIE by Marie Sinadjan Writing updates, fantasy stories, silly serenades and other escapades!

• DECLAN’S NEWSLETTER by Declan Finn From the three time Dragon Award finalist, SFF, urban fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, and whatever else catches my fancy

• SAGA OF THE JEWELS by Thomas Tarasios A free fantasy web serial and podcasted audiobook

• BONEHEADED IDEAS FROM RYAN HOWARD by Ryan Howard (rollinbones.substack.co…) My thoughts, musings and advice on playing fantasy TTRPGs

• THE ART OF RENGIN by Rengin News about fantasy art, commissions and D&D art packs

• LIA’S SUBSTACK by Lia Davis Welcome to Lia's magical worlds. Lia Davis is a bestselling paranormal romance and urban fantasy author. Her worlds are full of magic, mayhem, strong sassy heroines, and alpha heroes

• REDDOSCARWRITES 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

• MORBID INK by Morbid Ink Showcasing independent writers, illustrators, and creators. Looking to showcase speculative fiction and unusual stories, including cyberpunk, steampunk, dark fantasy, horror, fantasy, magical realism, myth, folklore, surrealism, slipstream, etc

• STRANGE STORIES LIVE HERE by Speculative fiction book reviews and recommendations, interviews, and other interesting tidbits

• THE FANTASY BOOKSHELF by Kira Jarrar My thoughts and feelings on the fantasy books (and the occasional sprinkle of other genres) that I've read. Welcome!

• BEN SPENCER WRITES by Ben Spencer Ben Spencer writes fantasy fiction. But did you know that Ben Spencer also writes about writing fantasy fiction?

• DEVIL'S DOORBELL by Matilda Lewis Newsletter for Matilda Lewis, dark fantasy writer and Faustian fiction enthusiast

• TWISTING THE MYTHS by Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️ Newsletter of fantasy author Patricia J.L. Join the paranormal scavenger hunt today and uncover the monsters and mysteries hiding in our backyards. Sharing tidbits about her writing life and creative endeavours

• TOWERS OF SPIDER-HAUNTED MYSTERY by Scott Oden (soden.substack.com/?utm…) An occasional newsletter about sword and sorcery, historical fantasy, writing, and publishing

• THE OBELISK by The Bizarchives Scryings, hymns and mad ponderings from the wizards of weird fiction

• EXIT SIGNS by EXIT Press Weird fiction, haunted poems, nostalgic art and lost futures

Yeah, I know I only did fifty for the last two lists, but I’m knackered and really can’t be arsed to edit this one. :D

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