Substacks recommended by Gino Cosme

Recommended by Gino Cosme

Congrats, you’re in the right place, at the right time! I explore people, places, and the future of work.

A newsletter for late-blooming queers and those in their life who embrace them, as well as all who want to see more people living as their full selves.

Ponders Corners by Leo in L.A.

Hello! Welcome! You have wandered to a place where I ponder.

Expect wit, clarity, and a worldly edge. Part publishing pro, part cultural explorer, always a joy to read!

- Gino Cosme

Undividing with Karl Dunn

A community of people reconnecting a divided world - by undoing the divisions around us, and in ourselves.

Qstack | The LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks

By Mr. Troy Ford

Qstack ❤️🍊💛💚💙💜 | The LGBTQIA+ Community, Directory & Platform of Substack creators - SUBSCRIBE for bi-monthly updates of queer links, interviews, and stories.

Brent and Michael Are Going Places

By Michael Jensen

The adventures, insights, and travel tips of a gay nomad couple exploring the world. A "Substack Featured" Newsletter! Also seen on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.

Dose of Wonder

By Caitlin McColl

Wonder as defiance. The world's heavy; wonder is how we push back. Join the Village for soulful essays and psychology to help you find the magic in the messy work of being human. Subscribe for your free "Everyday Wonder" guide.

The Positive Pen ©

By John Rinaldo

Short, honest stories drawn from lived experience—quiet reflections on faith, resilience, family, and becoming. Written to slow the reader down, tell the truth gently, and remind us what still matters.

A relentless storyteller. Expect 6 a.m. truths, book-in-progress energy, and Remi the dog reminding us joy isn’t optional.

- Gino Cosme

The Rainbow Rx

By Dan

Pop music and other serious musings, all writtten by a gay guy who happens to be a pharmacist as well.

Big Gay Overalls Podcast

By Lisa

Big Gay Overalls: Stories of Identity, Love, and Living Authentically Big Gay Overalls is a space for late in life lesbians and anyone navigating the journey of self-discovery, identity, and embracing their truth.

Helpful Cats🐱

By David Nam

"Get ready for a weekly burst of joy with Helpful Cats—where playful cat memes, thoughtful quotes, and heartwarming videos come together to brighten your day and fuel your inspiration!"

COLLIDE PRESS

By Clint Collide

Where Past + Present + Pride Collide 🌈✌️

Matty’s Substack

By Matty Heimgartner’s Substack

Memoirs of a sober queer neurodivergent artist.

what are we doing here

By Matt

I’m a gay dad and former teacher writing about the systems we’re stuck in—and how we raise kids who can break them. If you’re rethinking school, parenting, or your own story, this is your place.

genXy

By GenXy

genXy explores the joys, pitfalls, and opportunities of our shared experience as the overlooked generation. We aim to lead the conversation on GenX relationships, career, music, politics, aging, and fun. Brazenly liberal. Pro Oxford Comma. Hate Nazis.

Eros & Essence

By Trevor James

I help men reconnect with their bodies, integrate sex & spirit, and experience authentic intimacy through touch therapy, coaching, and retreats. Author of "On Being Seen: Chronicles of a Touch & Intimacy Therapist". www.trevorjamesla.com

Caleb Reed

Fiction, essays, and reflections on queer life and Southern memory. Start with the novel Line & Verse. (a serialized 1990s college novel).

Chris Damian writes

Catholicism, (homo)sexuality, creativity, race, philosophy, theology, law

Ford Knows Books

By Mr. Troy Ford

Essays, stories & curiosities | Home of the novel "Lamb" - "The Books We ❤️ Club" - and "The Road to Published" - the choose-your-own-adventure approach to writing and publishing books