“Don’t forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” Charles De Lint

Why is reading important? According to many studies, regular reading has been shown to increase one’s well-being and expand one’s vocabulary. In older individuals, it has been demonstrated to lessen the brain’s rate of decline and improve one’s emotional IQ by enhancing empathy. Reading has been my favorite hobby since I was a curious toddler trying to understand words. My mother encouraged our reading habits as I grew up, which I benefitted greatly my whole life. Touring as a performing artist gave me much free time to explore books from many different countries, giving me a more global perspective of my world. I have a deeper understanding of cultures and much more empathy for individuals. One of the aspects I embrace most about Substack Reads is the access to various writers and their subjects. Here are a few of some of those remarkable Reads I've discovered. On Friday I will continue with my stunt series part five. See you then! Nichola Anne Napora Artist Creator Writer (she/her) Storytelling. Poetry. Purveyor of Magic. • A Creative Adventure • Inner Alchemy • Unconventional Living • Innovation & Human Potential • Imagination Activations • Exploration The Embodied Explorer A Creative Adventure - Storytelling, Art & Poetry Through a Lens of Discovery By Nichola Anne Napora Gila Melamed A nomadic color guru, artist, and passionate traveler on an epic adventure. I share my stories of healing, challenge, and colorful adventure from my time on the road. Follow my blog at Gila’s Nomadic Life I share my stories of healing, challenges, and colorful adventures from my time on the road. By Gila Melamed Michael Newberry Artist and Author The Shrewd Artist by Michael Newberry Articles, Essays, and Excerpts on Art Silver Warrior Writer, author, graphic artist, old languages translator, retired economist, ex-music business hustler. Anti-evil whistleblower, truth teller for decades. Learn how evil works from top to bottom, and how we can fight wetiko together. Wetiko Freaks Wetiko freaks is not an insult, but a potential reality. By Silver Warrior David Ung Magician looking to share his interest and appreciation of the art every Thursday night (US)/Friday morning (AUS) The Art & Appreciation of Magic My thoughts on magic with the aim to level up magicians and build appreciation for this art. Publishing weekly on Thursday/Friday depending on your timezone. By David Ung Jacqueline Rendell I’m a curious being on the adventure of a lifetime. Musician/ Narrator/Truth-seeker Post Post Modern In an inverted world of crumbling constructs & flimsy narratives, we seek to build an island upon which to rest & reflect by asking one question: what is REAL? By Jacqueline Rendell Joshua T Calkins-Treworgy Born and raised in New York, now living in Minnesota, Joshua T Calkins-Treworgy is a small press genre fiction author, father of six, and avid reader. The Storyteller's Corner Discussions on the art of narrative and exclusive fiction from Joshua Calkins-Treworgy. By Joshua T Calkins-Treworgy Blessed Warrior Reina I am a Peaceful Intuitive, Healer, & Writer. I write Poetry, short & long stories, based in personal life experiences. My writing style is Raw & straight from my Heart & Soul. Reina’s Substack I am a Peaceful Intuitive, Healer, & Writer. I write Poetry, short stories as well as longer ones, which are based in my personal life experiences. My writing style is Raw & straight from my Heart & Soul. *Some of my writing will have a trigger warning.* By Blessed Warrior Reina Terra Brooke Writer exploring transformation and adventure. Becoming a Butterfly You'll get stories and tips to support your life journey that are practical, sometimes unexpected, and sprinkled with magic. By Terra Brooke Subscribed Zan Tafakari Not trying to be more clever, just trying to be less stupid. Sharing my learnings with you along the way. Insight Axis Feeding your desire for better knowledge. No bullshit, just personal development. By Zan Tafakari Andrew Beaton American Lit (Draft Project7) is a work in progress. Some of what I post here helps the drafting there. What I am is an imperfect, damaged, night school educated, Cold War survivor, doing better with American Lit Down river from Oceanport, East of Eatontown, a signal fire burned. We were there then. To us, this polluted river was the Carribean as Cold War raged on. By Andrew Beaton Carnicom Institute Carnicom Institute is a non-profit organization working solely for the benefit of humanity. Our goal is to provide the public with beneficial and responsible information through scientific, educational Carnicom Institute Substack Carnicom Institute is a non-profit organization working solely for the benefit of humanity. Our goal is to provide the public with beneficial and responsible information through scientific, educational, environmental, and health research. Dr. Mike Likey Dr. Michael’s Substack My personal Substack By Dr. Michael Likey Aerial Fitness Kristi Toguchi Thanks for reading The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribed Circus, Fitness, Performance, Tips and Tricks Aerial Fitness Aerial Fitness strives to create a community of trustworthy, giving, healthy, happy people by creating an encouraging environment where you can be yourself wherever you are in your life. Thanks for reading The Charlotte Pendragon Diaries by Charlotte Pendragon ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. ...