Reletter
Artwork for Musings of a Witness

Musings of a Witness

Stephen Johnson III

I write poetry and short literary fiction. Come and see.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesTwice weekly
Issues125Founded2 years agoLast Issue11 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

soapydingo.substack.com
Artwork for Musings of a Witness

Latest Issues

are the roses still weeping? // poem

Greetings, all. I’ve been hard at work on Westnarr, and progress often takes strange forms. As I was fleshing out one of the cultures in the setting, I started circling the idea of folk songs and eventually the murder ballad. I’ve always be...

11 days ago
18
1

and the twinned fiddles roar // poem

the village of Blane, two hours after midnight.

the air is crisp,
everyone is awake,
another child has been taken,
and the twinned fiddles roar.

the last of the bitter tears fall
from the eyes of every mother,
and there, ravaged...

21 days ago
12
4

Dreadheart, the copper dragon // poem

it was then that my eyes
adjusted to light;
and fell on the dragon
— true dread.

he is copper in sheen,
with splotches of green
though stories had spoke
of him red.

he then looks at me —
his eyes too are green,
and these a...

2 months ago
18
4

mercy without judgement // poem

we first found him eating our dog.

he tore the flesh with jagged nails,
nearly choking on his own laughter.

in the soft glow of moonslight
dark, fresh blood was slick on green skin.

my daughter wailed in sorrow,
I tried to bury h...

2 months ago
12
5

eternity denied // poem

I wake with a start.
midnight has spilled across the sky,
and I should be dead.

the stars shimmer, mocking.
a warm breeze crawls around us,
us… yes, we were many —

none stir beside me,
though our blood has mingled and dried....

3 months ago
16
2

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Related Newsletters

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Musings of a Witness.

SubscribersEngagement72Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Stephen Johnson III

    25 // Christus Rex // poetry, literary fiction, worldbuilding, mythmaking // 120+ pieces posted

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Musings of a Witness?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Musings of a Witness on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Musings of a Witness have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Musings of a Witness, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Musings of a Witness?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Musings of a Witness as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Musings of a Witness?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Musings of a Witness using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Musings of a Witness?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Musings of a Witness. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Musings of a Witness?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.