Substacks recommended by Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

Recommended by Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

Sunday Times bestselling author of fiction and non fiction. Journalist. Social Historian. Ghostwriter. Podcast: From The Library With Love. Sharing the stories missing from the history books.

I love it when my favourite writers join Substack, especially those who bring both wit and wisdom to the page.

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

The Joys of Hidden History

By Martha Hall Kelly

Inspirational true stories that help connect us.

I love both Martha’s books and hidden history so this Substack is like all of my dreams come true at once!

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

Story Matters

By Sara Foster

Author of nine novels including The Hush, When She Was Gone and You Don't Know Me. This is my substack for readers, featuring fiction, personal essays and behind the scenes of my writing life. I also write for writers at The Resilient Author.

A fabulous Substack from one of my favourite Australian authors.

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

The Sunshine Society

By Sophie Green

Join the newsletter of bestselling Australian author of Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel (2024), Weekends with the Sunshine Gardening Society (2023) and other novels.

Reading Between Deadlines

By Rachael Johns Author

Reading Between Deadlines is a twice-monthly podcast with Aussie authors Anthea Hodgson and Rachael Johns. Each month, we unpack a trending book in one episode and interview the author of Rachael’s Book Club Pick in the other.

One of my favourite bookish podcasts!

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

PINK INK | with author Rachael Johns

By Rachael Johns Author

Reading, writing and trusting the magic with one of Australia's bestselling authors 💖

Renee Rosen's Book Bunker

A friendly place for book news, writing insights, updates, and other fun stuff!

Renee is a wonderful writer and I can’t wait to see what she does here on Substack - and I also can’t wait for her new book, Let’s Call Her Barbie!

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

The Beautiful Words

By Vanessa McCausland

I write books about the complexities, the darkness and the beauty of being human.

With Love from London

By Julia Kelly

Dispatches from the desk of historical novelist, mystery writer, and expat Julia Kelly

Not only is Julia a wonderful historical novelist, she's also a brilliant Substacker! I always look forward to her posts.

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

The Resilient Author

By Sara Foster

Supporting authors after 25 years working in publishing, as both bestselling novelist and experienced book editor - providing inspiration, insights, courage and practical support.

This is the one Substack I always read. Sara is wise, compassionate and I always learn something from her, both about writing and about myself.

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

'le Bulletin'

By le Bulletin 🇫🇷by Judy MacMahon

As a Savvy Francophile, you'll adore 'le Bulletin' newsletter: a luscious deep & rich immersive weekend reading experience - by Judy MacMahon, Fondatrice MyFrenchLife.org Magazine

I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED

By Ariel Lawhon

Thoughts on life, reading, and writing by New York Times bestselling author, Ariel Lawhon.

This is one I always look forward to reading. Great writing, super informative; a Substack fave!

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

Glamour comes from the word Grammar

By Belinda Alexandra

Finding the magic in stories, life, art and nature.

sandcastles with kerri maher

By Kerri Smith Maher

Book news, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the novel writing life, and for 2025 musings on all things 50. (Archive contains 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.

Dear Fiction is a beautiful bookish experience!

- Bijoux, From Author Natasha Lester

Voracious

By Emily Gale

For readers with an interest in children's & YA literature, both current and vintage, as well as general fiction, here's writing and publishing advice from an award-winning author and editor who has worked in and around the industry for 25 years.