Substacks recommended by Gabby Derr

Recommended by Gabby Derr

A new kind of creative endeavor for a Gab— sharing my works of fiction and maybe some poetry. (18+, sexual content, language)

I may be biased, but I think there's a great story here...

- Gabby Derr

Brandy’s Substack

By Brandy Jensen

Life advice from someone who should really know better by now

Brandy’s writing style is easy to read and insightful (for a self-proclaimed fuck-up). I look forward to her truth bombs every week.

- Gabby Derr

HYSTERICAL

By Elissa Bassist

HYSTERICAL is a newsletter about the book Hysterical, which is about how a woman’s voice develops (or doesn’t) in a culture where men talk and women should really keep it down.

I need to buy her book! :)

- Gabby Derr

you owe me an apology

By april korto quioh

a newsletter about the things that confound me and the people who owe me an apology. a mix of popular culture analysis and personal essays, with mini podcasts and the occasional vlog thrown in for good measure. I'm so glad you're here!

April’s newsletter feels like a text from a close friend. She’s relatable, hilarious, and passionate about the apologies she rightfully deserves! :)

- Gabby Derr

Imposter Closet

By helen s.o.

Musings on fashion, personal style, media, and anything else under the sun.

A Carrie-Bradshaw-level fashionista if I ever met one, Helen gives it to ya straight, no chaser. But she definitely keeps it interesting. When her writing hits your inbox, don't be surprised if a smile pops onto your face.

- Gabby Derr

Things That Don't Suck

By Andrea Gibson

One poet's quest to uncover what shifts when we shift our attention

If I am down or feeling poetic as hell, I come over to this warm-tea-on-a-rainy-day type of Substack. And the ASMR? Crisp.

- Gabby Derr

Father Nathan Monk

Home of Unholy Sh+t, the Russia Essays, and my upcoming podcast Literary Anarchism.

I'm not sure if I want Father Nathan Monk to be my seminary leader or history teacher. Thank you for your unique, R-rated bible lessons!

- Gabby Derr

Tragedy Plus Time

By Elissa Bassist

An award-deserving newsletter that mixes writing advice, unsolicited advice, therapy, tragedy, comedy, and maybe more (sex tips?).

I very much enjoy this author’s voice. Her substack is a lot of great writing about how to be a great writer! She definitely practices what she preaches, in a hilarious way!

- Gabby Derr

Abortion, Every Day

By Jessica Valenti

All things abortion. Feminist commentary & community.

This Substack is the newspaper I want thrown into my yard by a paperboy every Monday morning. This is the news I need!

- Gabby Derr