The Butcher's Darling.
Jennie Lightweis-GoffAwful but cheerful.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 273 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
thebutchersdarling.substack.comLatest Issues
Monument Removal: Ten Years After
I have no good answer to the question of what to do with the statues that remain or the ones that were removed, of the Lindbergh terminal or the Ford insignia on my beloved car. Unlike Stephen Foster — who I’ve been writing about for the la...
The heavy bear who goes with me / a manifold honey to smear his face.
On THE BEAR, the "withness" of Carmy's body, and the pleasures of bad men (not bad boys).
There’s a lot of reasons I like bears: that they strut like they’ve been clapping ass, smoking grass, and skipping class among them.
Stephen Foster was born the day that Thomas Jefferson died.
They are parallel trains screaming into separate centuries.
Stephen Foster at 200, my podcast with producer Jason Lee Guthrie, will be released week-by-week starting on July 4, 2026. Save it.
Empathy is your superpower.
Desire, confession, and Phoebe Maltz Bovy's THE LAST STRAIGHT WOMAN (2026).
This essay is part 3 of my kind-of review of Phoebe Maltz Bovy 's The Last Straight Woman (2026). For part 1, here’s “Big Daddy’s World Famous Love Acts Men and Wo...
Have a C.O.W.
It's a conspiracy of women!
Print shows a right side view of a cow, full-length, standing; also shows a front view of a hoof: L. Prang and Company (1872), from the Library of Congress.
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Butcher's Darling..
| Subscribers | Engagement | 66 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Flâneuse, scholar, and writer. Jennie in jammies, Dr. LG on the dotted line. Author of Blood at the Root (2011), Captive City (2024), Porgy's Cart (2026), and The Chef's Sabbath (soon).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The Butcher's Darling.?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The Butcher's Darling. 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 Butcher's Darling. have?
To see how many people subscribe to The Butcher's Darling., 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 Butcher's Darling.?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The Butcher's Darling. 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 Butcher's Darling.?
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 Butcher's Darling. using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The Butcher's Darling.?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The Butcher's Darling.. 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 Butcher's Darling.?
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.