Substacks recommended by Projectkin

Recommended by Projectkin

I find old tales (fiction & non-fiction) and add a new coat by updating & editing them for a modern audience, including adding some contextual information. These entertaining old stories deserve a new generation of readers.

GeneaBloggers Community

By GeneaBloggers:

Assisting genealogy content providers meet their goals to share info about their ancestors.

What a delight to see this long-standing network of genealogy bloggers bring their insight, joy, and creativity to Substack's burgeoning community of family historians.

- Projectkin

After Lavinia

By Emily Gravelle

Discover true stories uncovered through DNA and genealogy. Secrets, sorrows, and twists from Maritime Canada and beyond.

A delightful writer, Emily takes you on a journey that leaves you wondering about your own family. Inspiring.

- Projectkin

Kathy's Coaching

By Kathy Stone

After years of helping people organize their photos, I now share tips and inspiration to help you tell your family's story — one photo, one keepsake, one memory at a time.

Kathy Stone has finally put out her shingle to take coaching clients. She's now here to help you with yours, dropping wonderful guidance in her publication. I can't recommend her enough!

- Projectkin

Randy Seaver

genealogy, family history, DNA, AI

Haverfordwest History One Place Study

By Jennifer Jones

My personal Substack

Genea-Quilters

By DearMYRTLE

A space for sharing quilting tips among genealogy friends.

X-Factored - family stories

By Xanthe Hall

Scottish-German artist, writer, gardener, actress. presently unemployed, almost a pensioner but not quite. Used to be a nuclear disarmament campaigner but taking at least a year off from political activity to get my head straight and my body healthy.

Always a delight with stories and tidbits. Soon you can't imagine life without these nuggets of knowledge.

- Projectkin

Grandson's Journey to Past

By Doug Hall

Taking a biographical journey backwards to find my grandfather's legendary aviation story

You'll find Doug's work focused and passionate. Stay tuned for his first book and follow along on his journey.

- Projectkin

Ship Brooklyn

By Kyla Bayang

A place to share stories and research about the Ship Brooklyn that sailed from New York to California in 1846.

Rootsquad Roundup

By Kyla Bayang

Rounding up genealogy news of today, back in the day, tips on doing research and some random thoughts of a genealogist librarian archivist storyteller Texan.

Cross Into The Past

By Joanne Cross

Musings about genealogy and things from the past

An experienced genealogist explores new platforms and technologies. Joanne shares both the joy and the struggle while making us all feel welcome on the journey.

- Projectkin

History Can't Hide from Kahlil Greene

I share short "hidden history" lessons about Black, Native, Asian, and Latino American History. Subscribe if you want to know the truth about this country.

Genealogy Just Ask - Robin

Welcome, GenFriends! You'll learn all about using FamilySearch's Research Wiki, Full-Text Search, and Memories. Plus, much more! See my genealogy books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robin-R.-Foster/author/B09GV6V9MH

Kyeburn Diggings One-Place Study

By Jane Chapman

This publication draws on my one-place study research to write about people and events associated with the Kyeburn Diggings in Central Otago, New Zealand. It links to relevant information in my One-Place Study Archive on the WeAredotxyz platform.

Sharing a one-place study gets personal when Jane dives in to share the people and context of the place. It pulls you in and reminds you of universal truths.

- Projectkin

Lived Stories

By Steve Stockdale

A site for family genealogy and history with personal, family, ancestral, and cultural stories and commentary.

Corn Island Project

By Christopher Padgett

The Corn Island Project is a living exploration of lost and at-risk histories—uncovering forgotten places, fragile records, and personal narratives, preserving what time tried to erase—because what’s forgotten is often what matters most.

Oh my, Christopher is a fabulous writer who will capture your heart as he takes you with him on a journey into his family stories along the Ohio River. Not to be missed.

- Projectkin

Manifesting Freedom: The 11th U.S. Colored Infantry

By J.R. Randall

Telling the stories of the 11th regiment of the U.S. Colored Infantry. And sharing a bit about the Mississippi where many of them came from (and some returned to).

Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective

I really love family photographs. All of them — from the mystery images you find in shoeboxes and albums to the pictures you snap with your digital devices.My skills live at the junction of history, genealogy and photography.

DearMYRTLE's Village Square

Practical, down-to-earth advice for family historians from your (not so) retired friend in genealogy.

Missing pieces

By Lesley Lawson

An investigation into my family history tells the story of white South Africa and the story of me.

Family History with Bill Moore

I research my family history and write about the ancestors I've come to know in the process. Occasionally, I will write about how I found them, too.

Beautifully written stories exploring quintessential American stories drawn from our shared history.

- Projectkin

The Red Chamber Project

By Austin Woerner's Red Chamber Project

A fresh and readable new translation of the most famous novel you've never heard of

Dispatches of a Feral Housewife

By Hannah

Cultivating resilience in an unexpected world. Welcome to my kitchen table.

My Vintage Cookbooks

Long time collector of vintage and antique recipe booklets and cookbooks

History Landing 1620

By Tyler Loiselle

Providing a digital newsletter for events surrounding historical societies along with other history related fields like personal genealogy and local cemeteries, helping to bring unity through a main access of finding records for historical research.

I'm delighted by Tyler's perspective bringing refreshing breath of fresh air to the dusty reputation of historical societies. He has me thinking about what I can do to support and encourage them everywhere. Bravo!

- Projectkin

Family History Bowerbird

By Diane

Researching and recording my family history and interesting discoveries.

An extraordinarily talented researcher and genealogist sharing her insights with enthusiasm and joy. I can't recommend our Bowerbird enough. Thank you, Diane.

- Projectkin

Wet Coast Genealogy

By Celia Lewis

Retired nurse/counsellor, genealogist, long-divorced mother of 4, grandmother of 6, teaches genealogy for beginners, goes for long walks even in the rain.

Fun, helpful, and always insightful about the finer points of genealogy. A welcome member of our Projectkin community.

- Projectkin

Emily Hanson

NextGenGenealogy

By Carole McCulloch

A safe space for learning, practicing, and implementing AI tools and becoming a NextGenGenealogist.

Carole McCulloch

I love networking with genealogists in the art of writing and ancestral storytelling. 2019: University of Tasmania (Diploma of Family History) 2020: Built my niche at (Essential Genealogy Academy). 2024: Explore and share my genealogy journey here.

Leather Hearts

By Saphyre

Creative writing as well as any other non-genealogy stuff I'm working on. I've got my fingers in all sorts of art and design projects. Kind of like a box of chocolates without the diagram, you never know what you may find!

» TEN MINUTE TIME TRAVEL

By Ten Minute Time Travel

Bringing historical figures to life in films and scripts... Learn how to develop characters with the detail and depth that history deserves.

Even if you're not an aspiring actor researching a historical role, Dr. Barbara's posts are a joy to read. It's like riding shotgun as she takes you on a ride through her glamorous world. 💨

- Projectkin

Michael’s Substack

By Genealogy Tip of the Day

One genealogy tip of the day...and more.

Those little tips from a friend that just make you smile. Enjoy!

- Projectkin

Weaving Back in Time

By Susan Austin

Tales about the web of my past and further back into the mist of my ancestors' times

Culinary History is Family History

By Lori Olson White

Sharing personal stories at the intersection of culinary and family history

Carole McCulloch

AKA Essential Genealogist

Anne’s Family History

By Anne Young

I write about my family history: I have forebears from Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe - and even some from the United States.

Wow, a serious genealogist out to share a helping hand to the rest of us. Ever thoughtful and tied together with wonderful stories.

- Projectkin

Sarah

Historian, community archaeologist, genealogy, and Computing teacher, LBDAHS, One Place Study.

A beautiful writer with charm and wit who will inspire you to share the stories of your own family.

- Projectkin

Letters from LaBelle

By Helene @ Letters…

Documenting my discoveries in family history as I read through 885 letters hand-written by my long deceased great-grandmother between 1961-1975.

Every family historians and genealogists will appreciate the journey exploring stories hinted at from artifacts and letters. Beautifully done!

- Projectkin

My Three Fathers

By Helene Ryding

Family Trees, Genealogy and family stories

Helene is an incredibly thoughtful author exploring genealogy, family history, and how storytelling affects us and the generations to follow. You won't want to miss her next post.

- Projectkin

BJNL's Genealogy

By Jane Chapman

This publication draws on my family history research to share narratives relating to people and events associated with either my, or my husband's, family history. It links to relevant information in my Family History Archives on the WeAredotxyz platform.

Genealogy Assistant

Stories from Dan Maloney, the creator of Genealogy Assistant. Follow along as I share stories from my many historical interests.

Thoughtful, carefully written genealogical storytelling from a top-notch software developer.

- Projectkin

Tracking Down The Family

By Jennifer Jones

Sharing my family stories after many years of research. My family mostly came to Australia from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Tami Osmer Mize

Do-er of everything at the online free genealogy events calendar, ConferenceKeeper.org

Anna Scheutz

I'm a Swedish family historian and genealogist who combine that with local heritage to get a better understanding of my ancestors. I also like sharing my knowledge with others.

Karen de Bruyne

Karla VF Staudt

My main goal in life now is to put together the accumulated collection of photos, documents, research, heirlooms and minutiae that I have added to my "archive" room to create a lasting family legacy for my extended family and descendants.

Karen Ray

Karen is a writer, memoir coach, and editor who loves helping others tell their story. Traveling back roads and collecting the histories of lesser-known people and places is one of her biggest thrills.

Andrew Redfern

Geek who loves stories and telling them in creative ways. Based in Sydney, Australia. Visit me at andrewredfern.com or on many of the socials