Substacks recommended by The Creative Current

Recommended by The Creative Current

The Bricklayer's Daughter

By Elisa Speranza

Short bi-weekly essays from author Elisa M. Speranza about writing, books, literary citizenship, and sometimes life.

Part-time Vineyarder Elisa Speranza says stories can save the world. We at The Creative Current agree!

- The Creative Current

And Now, Back To Me

By Rita Lussier

Welcome to “And Now, Back to Me” where we’ll share stories and insights from the empty nest and beyond. Here, we’ll explore the exhilarating and disorienting time after our kids leave home as we begin to create a new way of living.

Beautiful, sensory writing on empty nesting.

- The Creative Current

MVacay

By Lis

Martha’s Vineyard Vacay Guide - Event Updates and Local Travel Guides

Lively, continually updated guide to Martha's Vineyard. Truly a one-stop-shop for all things MV, whether you live here or are planning a visit.

- The Creative Current

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

Sixburnersue

By Susie Middleton

Join author Susie Middleton in the pursuit of serenity, beauty, and joy in the garden and the kitchen on Martha's Vineyard.

A Writer's Notebook

By Summer Brennan

Home of Essay Camp and The Book Supplement.

Wonder, Wander, Write

By Liz Shick

An occasional newsletter for thinkers and dreamers like you, who seek a different perspective on the world and times we live in. Liz Shick is an author and former expat, recently returned to the US after 30 years in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

A Vineyard-based author writes about publishing and her long career all over the world, including Myanmar, the setting for her award-winning first novel.

- The Creative Current

Trusted Tables

By Anne Manning

Trusted Tables is a newsletter for curious eaters looking for restaurant discoveries, farm finds, home cooking, and food history. Find stories of chefs, restaurants, farmers, travel, and ingredients. See where your curiosity leads you.

Check out Anne Manning's terrific reviews (especially in the Martha's Vineyard column on the site)!

- The Creative Current