Recommended by Iowa Writers Collaborative Roundup
Taylor Deckert is a dynamo who is embracing Sioux City, storytelling, and now writing a column as part of the Iowa Writers' Collaborative. She's a gem.
Marianne Fons is accomplished in many domains. She might be best known for her work in the quilting industry. In May of 2024, she joined the Iowa Writers' Collaborative and launched Reporting from Quiltropolis. Within 48 hours she had dozens of subscribers, and generated a lot of interest. We can't wait for her many stories to be told!
Debra is an outstanding coach, writer, editor and friend to the world. I can't wait to read her new column, A Whole New World.
Dana James is a professional journalist who brings other unique experiences to her writing. She's an entrepreneur, and turned to blogging when she felt stories of Black Iowans were not being covered adequately in mainstream news sources. I look forward to her writing eagerly!
I cannot wait to read what Mary is going to share with us. She will be sharing her life, both past and present, in a way that will make you pause, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and reread her work. My hunch is she'll use Substack tools to bring her interst in music, the arts, and sustainable agriculture to you in new ways. She has much to say about her teaching career at ISU, and I'll bet the Iowa Poet Laureate will teach us a thing or two. Oh, and she's funny. Subscribe!
Doug Burns runs a family-owned, independent newspaper in Carroll, Iowa. His life experiences and commitment to keeping local journalism alive makes him a hero to me. AND, he's an elegant writer, and dogged reporter. He deserves our support!
Laura Belin is one of the smartest people I've ever met. She covers Iowa politics with the energy of three reporters. And her analysis is beyond compare. If you want to know about what is going on under the gold dome, subscribe to Laura. And become a paid subscriber. She is a mission-driven journalist who needs our support.
