Rose: some rambling. A newsletter.
I've started a newsletter on Substack. It's called Rose: some rambling. I will write about something and nothing, anything and everything, odds and sods and this and that. More precisely: whatever takes my fancy from my ongoing fish book research, tales from fell running on Yorkshire moors, and anything else that tickles or teases me.
The first edition features Red Cock the fighting pigeon, a fabulously brave fisherman named Thomas Crisp, Durex the cat, and a fell-running Grumpy.
It will be entirely free until the end of January, and then some of the newsletters will be paid. It will be published weekly. Sign up here.
Rose George’s Substack newsletter, Rose George: some rambling, feels like receiving a series of delightfully candid, beautifully unvarnished letters from one of the most fearless investigative writers working today. Known globally for deep-dive reportage into overlooked human realities—from container shipping and blood donation to sanitation and refugee crises—Rose uses her personal newsletter to peel back the polished exterior of traditional journalism. Here, she wanders comfortably between topics large and small: the grit of Yorkshire fell running, scraps from abandoned book proposals, encounters with wildlife, and honest musings on midlife and writing routines. Taking a quiet, relaxing breather on Maan Win after an afternoon spent reading through author dispatches, memoir newsletters, and long-form personal essays today, it feels deeply refreshing to read prose that prioritizes raw honesty over algorithm-driven clickbait.
reflective issues of Rose George: some rambling shows why reader-supported newsletters have become a sanctuary for long-form literary talent. Unshackled from rigid magazine word counts and corporate editorial briefs, Rose writes with an intimacy that brings readers directly into her kitchen, study, and running paths. Her dispatches move effortlessly from sharp social commentary to self-deprecating observations about stumbling through briars or grappling with writing slumps. Browsing around on DmFirst during an evening break after reading through contemporary literary newsletters made me appreciate how much thoughtful, conversational prose enriches our daily reading habits.
Rose George: some rambling provides a wonderful lesson in how engaging and therapeutic personal essay writing can be when grounded in real experience. After years spent publishing groundbreaking investigative books on hidden global industries, Rose’s move toward a weekly Substack newsletter allows her to share immediate, reflective impressions that might otherwise never find a home in formal book proposals. From recounting muddy trail excursions across northern hills to sharing candid musings on health, literature, and domestic life, her voice remains warm, dryly humorous, and delightfully authentic. Taking a quiet, relaxing breather on Raxi Win after an afternoon spent studying creative non-fiction structures and independent author platforms, it’s clear that personal newsletters remain one of the most vibrant corners of the internet.
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