Friends of The Angry Noodle
Tonya Moore
One of the coolest author websites I’ve ever come across. Not only does the lovely Tonya Moore have a blog filled with writing advice, book reviews, and helpful/entertaining writerly discussions, but it’s also where you can find her ongoing web series, Goddess of the Anthropocene. Follow the adventures of Cassandra Baron, a goddess embarking on a dangerous adventure to save her mother’s life.
Rahaman Writing
One of our very first contributors with a unique eldritch, sci-fi/fantasy/horror mix. Not only does this wonderful writer frequently post short stories set in his delightfully bizarre worlds, but he also posts fun quizzes (wanna summon a demon? You can take a quiz on it!), a plethora of polls, votes on which short stories get posted next, and a newsletter that is far better curated and managed than ours (hey, I can accept where I could use some improvement, friends).
World of Jarra
Founded by the wonderful Dominique Marks, World of Jarra is the home of feminist afro-futurist fantasy stories with an emphasis on world-building. Every story explores such things as the found family, cultural exchange and social power. This site is everything I believe speculative fiction has the power to be, and I can’t recommend it enough!
Vera Reviews & Writes
Fun fact: Vera was one of the very first wonderful writers kind enough to guest post on my lil’ noodle site. A multitalented author and writer, she created her blog offering beta reads, thoughtful and insightful book reviews, tips on the writing process, and personal anecdotes on her experience as a writer. Her reviews in particular are really fun to read, and I recommend checking them out!
Byron López Ellington
Byron López Ellington wears many hats: poet, activist, fantasy writer, aspiring voice actor, and much more. His poetry has been featured in numerous poetry and literary magazines.
Halley D. Roache
Not only is Halley an absolute sweetheart who you should totally be following, but she’s also a great writer who runs a delightful blog for readers and writers. My personal favorite of hers is her series where she shares the random and cool things she found while procrastinating. Big mood. Halley is amazing, and a big mood.
Coffee, Book, & Candle
Founded by Jordan and Kori, Coffee, Book, & Candle is a speculative fiction blog focused on mythology and fairytales. From book reviews to writing advice to editing services, this is a great blog for the fantasy fans out there. And Jordan and Kori are just so sweet and wonderful. Highly recommend subscribing to their newsletter and staying up to date with their posts!
Fresh Pulp Magazine
Fresh Pulp magazine is a speculative, cooperatively-run science fiction magazine promoting STEM literacy in science fiction. Its main focus is supporting Black and Indigenous people, and contributors to the magazine are given an equal share of profits accrued. Founder Austin Yoshino is a great person to know, and I highly recommend giving Fresh Pulp a glimpse if you’re looking for a great sci-fi magazine to support.
