Substacks recommended by Misti Little

Recommended by Misti Little

Musings from the writing life from a long-time nonfiction author and nature nut who loves history, science, and walks in the woods. Now working on fulfilling that childhood dream of writing bestselling novels.

Chinquapins & Chickadees

By Samantha Heller

Native plants, wild creatures, local history.

Bayou City Sludge

By Sara Cress

A newsletter about what our Houston representatives are doing in the Texas legislature. And whatever else. By Sara Cress, noted person.

Owl in America || Notes from an American Environmentalist: chronicling the Trump years from an environmental lawyer’s perspective

The Mountains are Calling

Ramblings about writing, hiking, and the outdoors

Rhizosphere (for Writers)

By The Rhizosphere

A mycelial support system for people who choose to write. A rhizosphere is roots, soil, and everything in between.

Yammerings

By Carrot Quinn

Alaska, hiking, chihuahuas, why is there something instead of nothing

Anger & Clarity

By Franklin Strong

“How to explain that it is never inspiration that drives you to tell a story, but rather a combination of anger and clarity?” (Valeria Luiselli)

Lone Star Left

By LoneStarLeft

Analysis and commentary on Texas Politics from the left.

I learn something new every time I read this newsletter. The information is concise and well-researched!

- Misti Little

In the Weeds

By Misti Little

In the Weeds is the newsletter component to The Garden Path Podcast, a gardening and nature podcast, since 2015.

Adventure Unpacked

By Jill Homer

I write essays about outdoor adventures, mid-life, mental health, the unquenchable thirst for meaning, and learning to love the little joys.

southlands

By Boyce Upholt / Southlands

The Southlander is the biweekly email newsletter of Southlands, a magazine devoted to exploring the wild South. Issue one in print fall 2025. Pre-order at southlandsmag.com