Reletter
Artwork for The Caftan Chronicles

The Caftan Chronicles

Tim Murphy
Hundreds of paid subscribers

Deep talks with notable gay men "of a certain age" about where we've been, who we are today and where we're going...

Platform
Substack
PricingFreemiumPublishesWeekly
Issues127Founded5 years agoLast Issue5 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

thecaftanchronicles.substack.com
Artwork for The Caftan Chronicles

Latest Issues

John Cameron Mitchell, 63-Year-Old “Hedwig” Creator, on Love-Driven Art, His Parents’ Coldness and Having Sex to a Whole Album in the 70s.

He’s looking for a home for his new play about real-life French lesbian artist lovers captured by Nazis, while owning an eye-popping home/arts center in New Orleans and enjoying a decreased libido.

Hi, Caftaners! I hope you all had a good...

5 days ago
15
2
Paid

Rocco Steele, 62, Is Mostly Retired from Porn But Has Much to Say About The Great Gift That Got Him There

He (literally) clobbered the industry when he entered it in 2014 as a (then rare) daddy with something sizable to offer. Having earned his nest egg, he now lives a life of leisure around the world.

Hey Caftaners! I hope you had a good week...

13 days ago
15
2
Paid

John Bartlett, Square-Jawed Designer and Mutt Rescue Activist, Locks Eyes With Pooches on the Street Every Day

He was known in the ’90s for sexing up preppy American classics on hunky buff models. Since widowhood and sobriety, he’s become a (happily partnered) fundraiser to get doomed doggies out of shelters.

Hi, Caftaners! Please forgive that I’ve...

23 days ago
11
2
Paid

My Amazing Madonna Fag-Out With Two Other Madonna-Obsessed Gen X Queens

Pop pundits Matthew Rettenmund & Justin Ravitz joined me for one of my best Caftan chats EVER. Her music! Her videos! Her looks! Her triumphs and her failings! We discussed it ALL!!!

Hi, Caftaners!

a month ago
10
2
Paid

Teo Drake, 59, a Teddy-Bear Trans Gay Man Living With HIV, Has Some Guidance For Cis Gay Men Curious About “That Experience”

The Massachusetts activist, Buddhist and martial-arts black belt wants people to know that transgender men get HIV, too—and that cis gay guys shouldn’t assume they know what trans guys want in bed.

Hi, Caftaners! I love the NYC weather tod...

2 months ago
13
2
Paid

Key Facts

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

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Caftan Chronicles .

SubscribersEngagement74Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

SEO Reach

Where The Caftan Chronicles ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.

Ranked Keywords1.4kMonthly Search TrafficTop Keywords

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Tim Murphy

    Tim has written about HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ issues for more than 30 years for publications including The New York Times, New York magazine, Poz and Out. He is also the author of novels including Christodora, Correspondents and Speech Team.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for The Caftan Chronicles ?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by The Caftan Chronicles 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 The Caftan Chronicles have?

    To see how many people subscribe to The Caftan Chronicles , 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 The Caftan Chronicles ?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Caftan Chronicles 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 The Caftan Chronicles ?

    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 The Caftan Chronicles using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to The Caftan Chronicles ?

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

    How do I contact The Caftan Chronicles ?

    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.