The Substrate
Guido A. SanchezA substrate leaves something behind just as culture and every one of us have been shaped over time by stories. My newsletter reflects on storytelling, people, and culture - almost always queer - featuring essays, stories, ephemera, playlists, & more.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 17 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
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The Quiet Resistance of Queer Remembrance
There’s something strange and electric about standing in front of a headstone and knowing something no one told you. My husband and I routinely visit cemeteries both for our fascination with the macabre, as well as our interest in history....
Return & Resources
Dear friends,
It has been a while. Thank you for your patience.
I have been working. Quietly, consistently, and often behind the scenes. Not just on new projects, but also on myself: processing the world, tuning in to what is local and im...
Flowers
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I present another essay adapted from my 2020 podcast Queer Immaterial, this one focused on a remarkable icon who lived out loud, daring to love bravely and write boldly: Yoshiya Nobuko. Her legacy and her words invite us to s...
Queer Mythology book event highlights
This installment I am sharing a few highlight clips from a Chatham Bookstore November 2024 event for Queer Mythology. I am slowly going through the full videos of recent events, and this one had some very special moments as I found myself i...
Stories are magic
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Some news about Queer Mythology
My book Queer Mythology was chosen to be part of the Associated Press Gift Guide for Kids Books of All Ages! It is an incredible honor. It is also very cool that Kate McKinnon and Trevor No...
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