This month, Substack is going on a virtual tour to help connect writers exploring similar topics together.
The Substack category tour will act both as a meeting place for writers to connect directly over Zoom, and as a showcase for the wide variety of writing happening on Substack within a given category. Today, we are visiting stop #6: comics, art & illustration, and food & drink
Participate in today’s thread:
Think of today’s thread as a roll call of all the writers in the room. We will use the thread during our live session to get to know one another and after the session, to stay in touch.
Introduce yourself! In one sentence what do you write about on Substack?
Respond to fellow writers. During the showcase, reply to writers’ comments.
No need to include a link to your publication. When you hover over any writer’s name in the thread, you will find their writer and reader profile.
When we finish today, it’s over to you to stay connected. Subscribe to fellow writers’ publications and reply to their welcome email with a note to keep in touch.
I'm Kate McDermott and write a newsletter of the same name. I write about hearth and home, baking and cooking, gardening, walking, my chickens and dog.
Hi Kate, hey you were not in the breakout room either. We had a small group. Thanks for sending your neighbor to my class at the Y on Tuesday. Sending XOXOX
Hi Kate! Your newsletter sounds lovely, I'm sure it's a wonderful mix of topics that many readers would enjoy. I'm curious, what inspired you to write about hearth and home, baking, and gardening? Do you have a favorite recipe or gardening tip you'd like to share?
I'm Abigail and I write This Needs Hot Sauce, a food newsletter featuring recipes, restaurant & product recs, and reads from around the industry! I publish free issues every Monday and subscriber issues every Thursday! https://thisneedshotsauce.substack.com/
HI, I'm Dianne Jacob and I write a newsletter for food writers -- covering what's happening in our industry, best practices, trends, and sometimes ranting about things like how long recipes have gotten (my last paid newsletter). https://diannejacob.substack.com/
From diary comics to graphic memoir, autobiographix encompasses the full range of nonfiction comics. We post reviews of graphic memoirs, interviews, research and discoveries about the history of autobio comics, musings about story and style, and share news about related events and opportunities. https://autobiographix.substack.com/
My name is Jon Auerbach, and I'm serializing my epic urban fantasy book series on my Substack, and also will be serializing my comic series and writing about the process of writing my first comic. Tentative title is Lost Lands and it's Fantastic Four meets Land of the Lost meets [REDACTED but you'll find out at the end of issue 1!]
It was great learning about so many great Substack newsletters today! My name is Kiersten and I write Forkful, a weekly nutrition newsletter that inspires you to break up with dieting—and pick up a fork. My content breaks free from toxic diet culture and approaches health from a welcoming perspective. https://forkful.substack.com/
Hi folks! Great to meet y'all. I write about the culture and business of food, especially looking at the implicit power dynamics in the food system, and asking how and why we value food and the people who make it. LetThemEatCake.substack.com
Hi all! I'm Arielle and I write "rough draft" vegan recipes that push back on the "perfect" standard that veganism traditionally upholds. As much as I love açai bowls and protein pancakes, you won't find them on my substack. If you're interested in receiving a recipe each week (from wontons to babka to jungle juice) - check out my substack at https://nofrillsvegan.substack.com/ <3 Looking forward to reading Snack and Destroy, as well as everyone else I met in the breakout room!
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and I’m over at duckandcake.substack.com, published every Sunday. I talk about the everything from meaning of the Welsh word 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘵𝘩, the meaning of home, creativity, re-emerging into the world, the joy of travel and what’s really meaningful now. And I always include a delicious recipe that’s seasonal, fun to make, good to eat and ties into my weekly story. Happy to be here with you all ❤️
Hi everyone! I'm Karen and I write The Rotten Apple, which is food integrity news for professionals, policy-makers and purveyors (Food integrity = food safety + food fraud + sustainable supply chains).
Just started my substack, the Pearl Onion, a couple weeks ago! Dabbling in food and drink writing and recipe developing mixed with fiction, personal essays, reflections on movement, and more. Using this as a platform to explore my voice, perspective, and as a learning opportunity.
This semi-regular comic newsletter details the experience of IVF, as it happens in real time, with occasional background information and digressions. https://hystericalproblems.substack.com/
Hi everyone, I write a publication called The Working Lunch -- A weekly reminder to show your lunchbreak some love. It's premise is to share four lunch ideas every week aimed at people who work from home - mainly freelance folk - and it's also a reminder to take a lunchbreak! Sandwiches, make-ahead meals, food that cooks while you work...it's only lunch!
I'm new to the platform, so it was geat to hear from other Substack writers about their publications and experience in the session just now. Thanks everyone!
I draw SneakyArt, which is secretly drawn art of my world. I sit in public places, draw people and citylife, in a sketchbook with my fountain pen. My Substack shares my art, writing around it, and lessons from my journey of self-education to be an artist. (https://sneakyart.substack.com)
It's a lovely town to look at. My wife and I are making our first visit to Vancouver later this year. Let me know if you konw of any must go to coffee shops. Enjoying the little bit of art I'm seeing so far.
It really is. Vancouver is also a lovely part of the world, and I'm delighted to find it has many independent coffee-places even in the heart of the city. I would ask you to check out the work of "Vancouver Coffee Snob" who is, I think, right up your alley with the coffee love!
Hi! I'm Andrea Gyorody, and I write Weekly Special — a newsletter about the weird and magical places where art and food intersect. Check it out at weeklyspecial.substack.com
Hi, All - I'm Georgia, and I write about California home cooking (and profile cooks of all backgrounds) from across the state at The California Table: https://californiatable.substack.com/
Mornin' (West Coast timezone) everyone. I hope you have a good cup of coffee this morning. I write and host the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast and newsletter. https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/
That's awesome. Maybe we can find a thread between your newsletter and mine to share a relevant post link. Me to your profile and something from yours to my audience.
I'd love that! I have a section in the bottom of each newsletter about other CA-food things people might want to read/listen to/watch. The next time you have a CA story, let me know, and I'll share it!
Hey Georgia, what is the best way to connect off the thread to collaborate on this idea? I can be reached at info@onewildlifeco.com if email works for you.
Hi! I send a weekly meal planning newsletter - recipes, plan, shopping list. It's in Romanian, but soon I'll be sending an English version too, I'm working on it here: https://mealplanning.substack.com/ Lovely to meet all of you!
Yes! There were good number of other comics writers on the Zoom (as evidenced by everyone in the thread!). Hoping there are more comics-focused events/programs in the future.
Nice to meet everyone and see such cool projects! I work on Autobiographix with Amaris Ketcham (also here!). We post reviews of graphic memoirs, interviews, research and discoveries about the history of autobio comics, musings about story and style, and share news about related events and opportunities. Our latest is on banned comic books... https://autobiographix.substack.com/
Howdy! I write and draw Talkin' SMacK! currently featuring NO SIGNAL a serialized darkly humorous crime fiction comic about two decidedly unheroic hitmen on the lam.
I'm Sarah. Fine Kettle of Fish is where I write about food and culture and share cooking tips and tricks from my adventures in culinary school and in restaurant kitchens. I try to be funny, chill, and relevant.
I have to bounce early for a work commitment, but it was wonderful learning about so many vibrant, exciting projects! You can check out my newsletter at thenewfuturists.substack.com. I'm currently serializing a comic called Southern Gothic (co-created with Ezequiel Rubio), a long-form Appalachian sci-fi story called The Omniverse, and occasional essays on cultural studies. Thank y'all for everything you create!
Hey Friends! I'm Anna Vocino, author of the low carb cookbooks Eat Happy and Eat Happy Too. My substack is where I'm publishing all new recipes. It's called (wait for it): Eat Happy Kitchen. Glad to be here! https://annavocino.substack.com
Domenica, so great to see your newsletter! I love your cookbooks. Our paths have almost intercepted in the past several times. Hopefully we’ll meet one day soon.
Chloe here! I write The ALIVE hour: an audiovisual journey about finding healing through hearing your voice. So happy to be in this talented community. <3 https://thealivehour.substack.com/
Hi, I am Nico Vera—chef, writer, and photographer. On my newsletter "La Yapa" I write about Peru's food and drink culture, through a vegan lens. From recipes to personal essay, I dive into Peru's Indigenous, European, African, Chinese, and Japanese multicultural heritage while exploring topics like Latinx identity, decolonization, Indigenous cooking methods, and foodways. https://piscotrail.substack.com
It was so fun to meet some of you today! I write a music and food newsletter called Snack and Destroy. Every week I feature one snack and one song that I love. I hope to introduce you to your new favorite snack or song!
I also interview musicians about their favorite snacks and post the occasional recipe and do some other fun stuff like playlists, taste-tests, and more.
Hi! I'm Vasudha and write a newsletter called We Ate Well. It's a community for foodies that features the inside scoop on everything vegetarian. I share whole foods and moderately low-carb recipes, and insights on food, cuisines, lifestyle and metabolic health. Was great to meet everyone today!
Hi! Thanks for joining today, what a fun conversation 🙏 I talked about the-line-between.com a visual biweekly, behind-the-scenes of an artist's day to day in NYC
Hi! I send a weekly meal planning newsletter - recipes, plan, shopping list. It's in Romanian, but soon I'll be sending an English version too, I'm working on it here: https://sonic-prices.com/ Lovely to meet all of you!
These categories comics, art & illustration, and food & drink represent vibrant creative fields that offer rich opportunities for expression, storytelling, and cultural exploration.
These categories comics, art & illustration, and food & drink represent vibrant creative fields that offer rich opportunities for expression, storytelling, and cultural exploration.
I'm Kate McDermott and write a newsletter of the same name. I write about hearth and home, baking and cooking, gardening, walking, my chickens and dog.
Love your newsletter and cookbooks Kate! The Art of the Pie is one of my favourite cookbooks❤️
Thank you!!
Hi Kate, hey you were not in the breakout room either. We had a small group. Thanks for sending your neighbor to my class at the Y on Tuesday. Sending XOXOX
I was in a different breakout room! We're due for a catch up. Yes?
Aha, so they split us all up into very small groups. Yes!! I will email you.
okie-dokie!
Hi Kate! Your newsletter sounds lovely, I'm sure it's a wonderful mix of topics that many readers would enjoy. I'm curious, what inspired you to write about hearth and home, baking, and gardening? Do you have a favorite recipe or gardening tip you'd like to share?
You'll find them at my Stack.
I'm Abigail and I write This Needs Hot Sauce, a food newsletter featuring recipes, restaurant & product recs, and reads from around the industry! I publish free issues every Monday and subscriber issues every Thursday! https://thisneedshotsauce.substack.com/
HI, I'm Dianne Jacob and I write a newsletter for food writers -- covering what's happening in our industry, best practices, trends, and sometimes ranting about things like how long recipes have gotten (my last paid newsletter). https://diannejacob.substack.com/
I love your newsletter, Dianne! I really appreciate that you're looking our for other food writers and sharing your knowledge. <3
From diary comics to graphic memoir, autobiographix encompasses the full range of nonfiction comics. We post reviews of graphic memoirs, interviews, research and discoveries about the history of autobio comics, musings about story and style, and share news about related events and opportunities. https://autobiographix.substack.com/
That sounds fantastic, will sign up!
Looks great. I love nonfiction graphic 'novels', so I'm gonna subscribe.
My name is Jon Auerbach, and I'm serializing my epic urban fantasy book series on my Substack, and also will be serializing my comic series and writing about the process of writing my first comic. Tentative title is Lost Lands and it's Fantastic Four meets Land of the Lost meets [REDACTED but you'll find out at the end of issue 1!]
It was great learning about so many great Substack newsletters today! My name is Kiersten and I write Forkful, a weekly nutrition newsletter that inspires you to break up with dieting—and pick up a fork. My content breaks free from toxic diet culture and approaches health from a welcoming perspective. https://forkful.substack.com/
I am so appreciative of anti-dieting food writing and cooking. <3 <3 <3
You're exactly what we need! Dieting is the worst and I will always support anyone who is rallying against it.
Hello everyone! If you are interested in checking out my substack it's at vandammage.substack.com
I think we have a similar sense of humor!
looks brill. I've subscribed
Hi folks! Great to meet y'all. I write about the culture and business of food, especially looking at the implicit power dynamics in the food system, and asking how and why we value food and the people who make it. LetThemEatCake.substack.com
Hi! I’m Becca, I write a newsletter about grocery stores. https://beccachairin.substack.com/
I looooove grocery stores. I wander them for hours sometimes, just because. Just subscribed. This looks so fun and fascinating.
Aw thanks so much! Yes you are my target audience hahaha
Hi, this is Thin, I'm a journalist specialising in food systems and writes a weekly newsletter on the intersection of climate and food...
Hi, I'm a journalist from DC! I write FutureFeed, a bimonthly newsletter that covers the intersection of food and climate change.
I also have a section on vegan dishes I cook for omnivore family. Excited to check out No Frills Vegan!
Super keen to read about this very crucial intersection!
My animated comic strip: https://moviewise.substack.com/p/introducing-its-all-good-times
But my main newsletter is “moviewise: Life Lessons From Movies”:
https://moviewise.substack.com/
Hi all! I'm Arielle and I write "rough draft" vegan recipes that push back on the "perfect" standard that veganism traditionally upholds. As much as I love açai bowls and protein pancakes, you won't find them on my substack. If you're interested in receiving a recipe each week (from wontons to babka to jungle juice) - check out my substack at https://nofrillsvegan.substack.com/ <3 Looking forward to reading Snack and Destroy, as well as everyone else I met in the breakout room!
I've just signed up. Great to hear about your Substack and looking forward to your recipes.
Likewise!! Absolutely love your idea.
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and I’m over at duckandcake.substack.com, published every Sunday. I talk about the everything from meaning of the Welsh word 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘵𝘩, the meaning of home, creativity, re-emerging into the world, the joy of travel and what’s really meaningful now. And I always include a delicious recipe that’s seasonal, fun to make, good to eat and ties into my weekly story. Happy to be here with you all ❤️
Thank you for shouting out Kate's cherry pie, Elizabeth! I had missed that one and now I MUST HAVE IT.
It’s the best!
Hi everyone! I'm Karen and I write The Rotten Apple, which is food integrity news for professionals, policy-makers and purveyors (Food integrity = food safety + food fraud + sustainable supply chains).
https://therottenapple.substack.com/
Just started my substack, the Pearl Onion, a couple weeks ago! Dabbling in food and drink writing and recipe developing mixed with fiction, personal essays, reflections on movement, and more. Using this as a platform to explore my voice, perspective, and as a learning opportunity.
Congratulations on your launch, Anna!
This semi-regular comic newsletter details the experience of IVF, as it happens in real time, with occasional background information and digressions. https://hystericalproblems.substack.com/
Hi! Further Adventures is a British sci-fi comic that tackles the complexity and comedy of adult relationships in near-future outer space!
looks great. I've subscribed!
Hi everyone, I write a publication called The Working Lunch -- A weekly reminder to show your lunchbreak some love. It's premise is to share four lunch ideas every week aimed at people who work from home - mainly freelance folk - and it's also a reminder to take a lunchbreak! Sandwiches, make-ahead meals, food that cooks while you work...it's only lunch!
I'm new to the platform, so it was geat to hear from other Substack writers about their publications and experience in the session just now. Thanks everyone!
Such a fun concept! (She types as she realizes she forgot to even eat lunch because what is a lunch break when you're a freelance writer...)
Don’t forget about lunch!
Love the concept - just subscribed! Very cool.
Great concept! Will check it out
Hello everyone, so good to join the talk today.
I draw SneakyArt, which is secretly drawn art of my world. I sit in public places, draw people and citylife, in a sketchbook with my fountain pen. My Substack shares my art, writing around it, and lessons from my journey of self-education to be an artist. (https://sneakyart.substack.com)
Nice to meet u in the breakout room, Nishant. I've just subscribed to your newsletter.
Hi Terry, it was good to speak with you, and I'm glad to have you as a reader!
Are you in the Eau Claire area? Saw the Sneaky Art of Eau Claire and had flashbacks from college.
Hi Ryan! I used to live in EC. I self-published SneakyArt of Eau Claire in 2019. :)
I now live in Vancouver, Canada.
It's a lovely town to look at. My wife and I are making our first visit to Vancouver later this year. Let me know if you konw of any must go to coffee shops. Enjoying the little bit of art I'm seeing so far.
It really is. Vancouver is also a lovely part of the world, and I'm delighted to find it has many independent coffee-places even in the heart of the city. I would ask you to check out the work of "Vancouver Coffee Snob" who is, I think, right up your alley with the coffee love!
Hi! I'm Andrea Gyorody, and I write Weekly Special — a newsletter about the weird and magical places where art and food intersect. Check it out at weeklyspecial.substack.com
Hi, All - I'm Georgia, and I write about California home cooking (and profile cooks of all backgrounds) from across the state at The California Table: https://californiatable.substack.com/
Hey Georgia! I didn't see you in the breakout room. There were only 4 people and 1 silent person.
Hey! My kid is home today, so I couldn't participate fully. Next time!
Mornin' (West Coast timezone) everyone. I hope you have a good cup of coffee this morning. I write and host the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast and newsletter. https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/
Our content will overlap slightly in a few weeks; I'm going to be profiling the owners of Mr. Espresso in Berkeley.
That's awesome. Maybe we can find a thread between your newsletter and mine to share a relevant post link. Me to your profile and something from yours to my audience.
I'd love that! I have a section in the bottom of each newsletter about other CA-food things people might want to read/listen to/watch. The next time you have a CA story, let me know, and I'll share it!
Hey Georgia, what is the best way to connect off the thread to collaborate on this idea? I can be reached at info@onewildlifeco.com if email works for you.
Know any good coffee in Ohio? I just moved!
Phoenix Coffee Roasters is highly regarded nationwide, and the roasters I've met that come from that family tree have been incredible.
I'm drinking a coffee from https://jauntcoffee.com/ this morning that is excellent.
Just checking. Is this where we are to introduce ourselves? I'm Bachan. from bachan.substack.com
Yes! This is the place :) Welcome!
Hi! I send a weekly meal planning newsletter - recipes, plan, shopping list. It's in Romanian, but soon I'll be sending an English version too, I'm working on it here: https://mealplanning.substack.com/ Lovely to meet all of you!
It was so nice to meet you! Can't wait to see how you grow the newsletter in the near future!
Nice to meet you in the breakout room, Georgiana! I just signed up for the English-language version - looking forward to reading it!
COMICS FOLKS - List your pub here:
It’s ALL Good Times: https://moviewise.substack.com/p/introducing-its-all-good-times
https://hystericalproblems.substack.com/
Autobio comics. Recurring subjects are parenting, climate change and creativity.
https://betjecom.substack.com/
Hi Betje! Was going to suggest to Nora Hickey who was in my breakout room that she connect with you!
Thanks! I unfortunately couldn’t make it today. Was it fun?
Yes! There were good number of other comics writers on the Zoom (as evidenced by everyone in the thread!). Hoping there are more comics-focused events/programs in the future.
If anyone would like to join an animation and comedy Discord, here is an invite: https://discord.gg/zmHAfab8
https://autobiographix.substack.com/
https://erflynn.substack.com/
Exciting stuff! https://vandammage.substack.com
I write daily poetry comics (mostly haiku) https://weirdopoetry.substack.com/
https://jonauerbach.substack.com
Nice to meet everyone and see such cool projects! I work on Autobiographix with Amaris Ketcham (also here!). We post reviews of graphic memoirs, interviews, research and discoveries about the history of autobio comics, musings about story and style, and share news about related events and opportunities. Our latest is on banned comic books... https://autobiographix.substack.com/
Howdy! I write and draw Talkin' SMacK! currently featuring NO SIGNAL a serialized darkly humorous crime fiction comic about two decidedly unheroic hitmen on the lam.
https://smackenziemoll.substack.com/
I'm Sarah. Fine Kettle of Fish is where I write about food and culture and share cooking tips and tricks from my adventures in culinary school and in restaurant kitchens. I try to be funny, chill, and relevant.
Just subscribed. I am so intrigued by culinary school experiences.
Hello! I'm Ben from thenewfuturists.substack.com We make comics, fiction, and media!
I'm Jason McBride and I write a daily poetry comics (mostly haiku) newsletter
Hey Jason what's your substack?
Click his name 😊
Ha! I realized after I clicked it.
I have to bounce early for a work commitment, but it was wonderful learning about so many vibrant, exciting projects! You can check out my newsletter at thenewfuturists.substack.com. I'm currently serializing a comic called Southern Gothic (co-created with Ezequiel Rubio), a long-form Appalachian sci-fi story called The Omniverse, and occasional essays on cultural studies. Thank y'all for everything you create!
Hey Friends! I'm Anna Vocino, author of the low carb cookbooks Eat Happy and Eat Happy Too. My substack is where I'm publishing all new recipes. It's called (wait for it): Eat Happy Kitchen. Glad to be here! https://annavocino.substack.com
Domenica, so great to see your newsletter! I love your cookbooks. Our paths have almost intercepted in the past several times. Hopefully we’ll meet one day soon.
Just subscribed to Delicious Bits -- looks great!
Thank you Leslie! So great to meet such a diverse group of writers here 😊
Hi all. https://erflynn.substack.com/
Chloe here! I write The ALIVE hour: an audiovisual journey about finding healing through hearing your voice. So happy to be in this talented community. <3 https://thealivehour.substack.com/
I'm also a huge fan of the mundane majesty that is Edith Zimmerman's Drawing Links https://drawinglinks.substack.com/
Hi, I am Nico Vera—chef, writer, and photographer. On my newsletter "La Yapa" I write about Peru's food and drink culture, through a vegan lens. From recipes to personal essay, I dive into Peru's Indigenous, European, African, Chinese, and Japanese multicultural heritage while exploring topics like Latinx identity, decolonization, Indigenous cooking methods, and foodways. https://piscotrail.substack.com
We went to Lima three years ago just to eat 😊. Such an amazing place and vibrant culture. Can’t wait to read more about it!
Wonderful to hear, thank you! I enjoy how you combine stories with recipes in your newsletter, cheers!
Subscribed! I can't wait to hear from you.
Thank you! Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities, and the food there reminds me of Lima's "chifa" dishes, cheers!
It was so fun to meet some of you today! I write a music and food newsletter called Snack and Destroy. Every week I feature one snack and one song that I love. I hope to introduce you to your new favorite snack or song!
I also interview musicians about their favorite snacks and post the occasional recipe and do some other fun stuff like playlists, taste-tests, and more.
snackanddestroy.substack.com
Great concept!
I love snacks (who doesn't) and I used to interview musicians as well for my zine. Subscribed!
Hi! I'm Vasudha and write a newsletter called We Ate Well. It's a community for foodies that features the inside scoop on everything vegetarian. I share whole foods and moderately low-carb recipes, and insights on food, cuisines, lifestyle and metabolic health. Was great to meet everyone today!
Hi, I'm Domenica. I write Buona Domenica, a weekly newsletter about Italian home cooking ~ with recipes: https://buonadomenica.substack.com/
Hi! Thanks for joining today, what a fun conversation 🙏 I talked about the-line-between.com a visual biweekly, behind-the-scenes of an artist's day to day in NYC
I have to get back to work! But I am very much looking forward to checking out everyone's newsletters!
Hi! I write Whole Health with Diane Hatz - I focus on spirituality, wellness and healthy food. It's one woman's journey to abundance and joy.
Wonderful to meet fellow writers in the Arts and Illustration category today!
Oh, and would love to know if you think I should create a new Substack newsletter focused on Cooks Without Borders https://cookswithoutborders.com/
Hi! So lovely to meet everyone today! If you're interested in food and the food world (including cooking), please check out The Brenner Report.
Subscribed! It was lovely to meet you in the breakout rooms. I can't wait to read your takes on restaurant culture.
Ekta I’m in Toronto too! We should do a Substack meet-up 😊
Hi! I send a weekly meal planning newsletter - recipes, plan, shopping list. It's in Romanian, but soon I'll be sending an English version too, I'm working on it here: https://sonic-prices.com/ Lovely to meet all of you!
That would be amazing!
Nice to have meet y'all! I write about immigrants things, food and travel on dayokitchen.substack.com
Hi Didi! Just subscribed - and excited to read. (I'm in Dallas as well!)
These categories comics, art & illustration, and food & drink represent vibrant creative fields that offer rich opportunities for expression, storytelling, and cultural exploration.
These categories comics, art & illustration, and food & drink represent vibrant creative fields that offer rich opportunities for expression, storytelling, and cultural exploration.