Substacks recommended by Kate Jones | A Narrative Of Their Own

Recommended by Kate Jones

Personal essays exploring the intricate relationships between life and literature through the profound narratives that bind them together, penned by a Navy veteran and trauma survivor reflecting on a lifetime of service and healing.

I love the way Matthew blends his reading and book explorations with his own life experiences. There are always themes to connect with in his writing.

- Kate Jones

Lost in the Archives

By Ann Kennedy Smith

Shining light on Cambridge women’s history & lesser known corners of literature

Juliana, cronista

By juliana

crônica (Portuguese; feminine noun): a short, informal and observational text, about daily topics cronista (Portuguese; feminine and masculine noun): person who writes crônicas; in this case, me

Yoga & Writing

By Dr. Kathleen Waller

I explore the crossroads of Yoga & Writing. Philosophy. Practical ideas. Discussions. From author and yoga teacher Kathleen Waller.

Samuel Adamson: The Essence of the Thing

I'm a playwright who writes about twentieth-century novels. They are usually British, Australian, lesser-known, by women, LGBT, and so on. I also ramble into other literary and theatrical areas.

Animated

By Jon

Revealing the stories behind some of the most iconic cartoons.

I love the nostalgia Jon's newsletter inspires!

- Kate Jones

Closely Reading

By haley

essays & musings about literature, film, and art.

On Art and its Histories

By Rada

Yes, it's another art blog

Well-researched and fascinating discussions on art; I always learn something new!

- Kate Jones

Everything is Liminal

By Jenna

Liminal states are the in-between stages—in other words, transitions. And as a Gen Xer who is about to become an empty nester, I think about this stuff a lot.

Jenna always seems to know what's on my mind! I love the way she writes about life's transitions.

- Kate Jones

All By Our Shelves

By Rosalynn Tyo

a bookish solo mom learns how to run a used bookstore, one shift at a time.

The Matterhorn: truth in fiction

By Dr. Kathleen Waller

how to layer stories with ideas, culture, places, and texts ⬩podcast and original fiction from author and academic Dr. Kathleen Waller

Tiny Chaos by Amy Abrahams

Honest dispatches from parenthood and that middle part of life, plus a space to embrace the mess.

I love the way Amy relates the everyday chaos of raising small children whilst trying to stay sane, as a mother and a writer.

- Kate Jones

Beyond Bloomsbury

By Victoria K. Walker

Historical artist and writer biographies.

Working On

By Kelsey Worth Solomons

This is a newsletter about art, craft and working towards a more creative and sustainable lifestyle, often through the lens of material culture. Written by Kelsey Worth, a writer and textile artist from Buffalo, NY.

I just love how Kelsey manages to blend her creative passions with discussions on other artists and living a more creative life.

- Kate Jones

The Austen Connection

By Plain Jane

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