Stories that tug at the imagination and feed the soul.
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The Snow Field ⁙ A Short Story
Bundle up, Wanderers — today’s story is a chilly little drop of snow for you. Wonder awaits in the words ahead.
“Mama, will you be ready soon?”
Sorren lingered by the front door, crumbs from breakfast still smeared across his face, scarf...
And the Giveaway Winners Are...
Thank you so much to everyone who entered our giveaway!
It’s an honor to see how many of you are in support of us and wanted to enter. I’m thrilled to now, after a month of waiting, be able to announce the winners!
For the first ti...
The Poet ⁕ A Poem
Welcome, Wanderers, to the first piece of August. Today’s poem is a playful reflection on the nature of inspiration and those who go in search of it.
Have you heard about the giveaway we’re running?
It ends tomorrow; don’t forget to ente...
Submissions Are Open: Send Us Your Stories and Poems
Welcome to Whim & Wander!
We are a reader-supported and ad-free literary journal that exists only here on Substack! Our mission is simple: to bring a little more imagination into a world that’s forgotten how to wonder.
We’re thrilled you...
On Wonder, Whimsy, and the Art of a Good Ending
The Wanderer's Companion, Vol. 5
Well, Wanderers… it’s been another successful month! It never ceases to amaze me how each issue creates a theme for itself, sometimes without my even recognizing it at first.
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Pieces that tug at the imagination and feed the soul ⁘ Paying for stories and poems ⁘ Submissions open the 1st of each month
I write to fuel imagination and faith.
Drawing on myth, religion, and the landscape of the Ozarks, I write stories where folklore dances with faith and the mythic drifts into reality.
Lover and follower of the Lord Jesus. Very curly hair. Very curly brain. Married with two boys. Aspiring creative; mostly busy with real life. Happy to be here.
Author and artist from the PNW. My work spans from novels, short stories, and visual art to poetry, songwriting, and illustration. I spend my days sipping tea, painting, and getting sonically high on 90s shoegaze.
I'm Emily, a young Christian author, poet, and singer/songwriter from Australia. When I'm not writing, reading, or brainstorming blog post ideas, you can find me on my singer/songwriter YouTube channel under the stage name Emmi Byrd.
Weaving poetry with prose \ud83e\udd40 Curating my own magic spells \ud83e\udd8b Reconnecting with the wild \ud83d\udc3a Nature & Travel Writing MA at Bath Spa University \ud83d\udcdc Editorial Assistant at DK Travel \ud83d\uddfa️
poet. peace-builder. storyteller. a lover of the fantastical & humane. EN/ES \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd (photos are my own \ud83c\udf9e️ \ud83d\udcf8)
i feel too much and it's my favorite thing about me | writing about sweet life, little whimsies, and loss | all glory be to Him | editor at \ud835\udc16\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26 & \ud835\udc16\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b: \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1... more
I’m a writer based in Cambridge, MA. You might find me scribbling away at a couple novels or devotional poetry, reading and rereading good stories, and “keeping house” with my husband in an old apartment with quirks and charms in equal measure.
I am an aspiring Christian author with a passion for stories that reflect the beauty of the gospel and of Jesus Christ. When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me reading, baking, or enjoying time outdoors.
Young illustrator and writer creating whimsical worlds with pen and paint. Happily enjoying life in the hills of Tennessee. Writes about himself in the third person.
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