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Maiden Manzanal-Frank,  MBA's avatar

Hi Jaymi,

Can you add my book: Provocateurs... to the list? I'm offering 20% on ebook version until July 15th. Check out my newsletter if they want to follow my work. To order and for more info: https://shorturl.at/yvPwE

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Meagan Francis's avatar

Would love to get my book added as well - it just released. "The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read: How We Let Our Kids Go And Embrace What's Next", published by Sourcebooks on May 6! Great list you have here!

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Maia Toll's avatar

Wow! What an amazing list. Thank you for so many wonderful suggestions.

Curious how you researched this. Was it a keyword search? If so, I’m obviously missing some keywords in my Substack bio! I’m the author of seven enchanting non-fiction books, have written for Elephant Journal, OMTines, and Writers Digest. On Substack, I have a personal newsletter-Something True— as well as an exploration of fiction writing— How to Write a Novel.

I would love to be included if you do a future list.

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

Thank you! This project’s been a real labor of love. The list started with about 30 authors and has grown by leaps and bounds—I’m constantly amazed by how many nonfiction writers are showing up on Substack. Each week, I also publish a roundup of new nonfiction releases and cross-check for active newsletters. It’s good old-fashioned research, and I love doing it.

I’m always adding to the list, so I’ll definitely get you added—thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your work!

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Maia Toll's avatar

Amazing! That is a real labor of love. Thank you.🙏💗

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Ellie Bozmarova's avatar

This is awesome 🙌🏽

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Kelly V.  Porter's avatar

Yay! I'm on the list (and in great company)! Thanks so much Jaymi!

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

I’m so happy to have you on the list! It means a lot to me that you’re excited—and yes, such amazing company. Thanks for being part of it!

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Heather Sweeney's avatar

Wow, thanks so much for including me!! Truly an honor.

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Rebecca Ruth Gould's avatar

Thank you for creating this wonderful resource! I'd love to be included/ I published my latest nonfiction book with Verso in 2023: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2903-erasing-palestine and am now working on a book about marriage and its many meanings across time.

Here's my Substack: rgould.substack.com (the about page has more about myself and lists my other books).

Thanks!

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

Apologies for the delay, and thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your work. I’ll get you added to the directory ASAP—glad to have you as part of this community.

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Rebecca Ruth Gould's avatar

Wonderful--and thank you for your service to the community. We needed this!

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Kimberly Brown's avatar

Thanks for including me in this wonderful list! Many blessings !

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Ines Bellina's avatar

Hi! I'd love to be included as "emerging", though I was hired to write a book about a Chicago neighborhood (LGNSQ) so I'm technically published. The bulk of my personal essays were written for the stage but I have bylines in The Cut, Saveur, and other publications and I attended the Tin House Summer Workshop as a non-fiction writer. You can find several of my personal essays in my newsletter: https://crankyguide.substack.com/

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

Thank you for sharing your background—I’ll be glad to include you in the “emerging” section and add Cranky Guide to the directory. Appreciate you reaching out!

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Ines Bellina's avatar

Thank you! And thank you for starting this newsletter/directory 😊

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Interconnected Christina's avatar

I have two more for your list, because I just finished reading one of their non fiction books and subscribed to their Substacks and then found this directory. Kate Manne has written at least three books that I know of: Down Girl, Entitled, and Unshrinking. Her substack is called More to Hate. Timothy Snyder's books include On Tyranny, and On Freedom. His substack is called Thinking About...

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

Sorry for the delay in responding. Thanks so much for the suggestions! I’ll definitely check them out and get them added to the directory.

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Mallary Tenore Tarpley's avatar

Thank you for including me on this great list!

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Paul Crenshaw's avatar

Hi, 4-time Best American Essayist and author of three essay collections. Would love to be added, and thank you for creating this resource.

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Paul Crenshaw's avatar

This One Will Hurt You, 2019, The Ohio State University Press.

This We'll Defend, 2019, University of North Carolina Press

Melt With Me, 2023, The Ohio State University Press.

(Links to all on my profile)

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

Sorry for the delay in responding. I will get you added asap!

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Paul Crenshaw's avatar

Thank you! and no worries--I just always assume everyone is super-busy and also on the verge of a nervous breakdown :-)

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Kerry Kriseman's avatar

Thank you for sharing my book, Accidental First Lady, here in this space! I appreciate you spreading the word about nonfiction authors and their works.

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Emily Lynn Paulson's avatar

I'd love to be included! I've published two nonfiction books: Highlight Real (2019 Memoir) and Hey, Hun (2023 polemic about the multilevel marketing industry) and I have a substack, The Outsider Scoop.

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Laura Tremaine's avatar

What an amazing list and resource! I would love to be included. I've published two nonfiction books with Harper Collins. Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. (2021) and The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs (2023)

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

BIG fan here, and of course I will add you! I follow you on booksta and The Life Council has been my most gifted book. The stars haven’t aligned yet to go to one of your events, but it’s high on my list!

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Laura Tremaine's avatar

oh this makes me so happy and i’m so honored - thank you!! Also just shared your list to Notes so more people can find you and all these amazing writers.

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Julie Fontes's avatar

This is awesome! I was just thinking the other day that I wanted to share all the books I’ve read because I met their authors here on Substack and all the newsletters I’ve discovered by non-fiction writers I love. I published my book, Like a Normal Person in October 2024, and I’d love to be included in the list!

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Jaymi “the OC BookGirl”'s avatar

I know, right? There are SO many amazing nonfiction writers here! I’d be happy to add you to the list—thanks for reaching out!

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