Microcosm Publishing: Anxiety Coping Skills Deck IS HERE! (finally)

So, I'm doing a zine about a fella dealing with anxiety, but until I get that done, here's some help from the fine folks at Microcosm Publishing!

Plus: Another new deck, new book, and new news.

View this email in your browser All the news from the misfits in print. Y'all there are so many updates this week. New books! New episodes! New news!  Let's rock and roll. Anxiety Coping Skills Deck is here! Anxiety sucks. We all probably know the feeling of the walls closing in, not being able to hold onto your thoughts, forgetting to breathe because there's so much to think about... But what if you had this handy little deck of cards in your pocket? Dr. Faith came up with this deck designed to help you reflect on your anxiety and even learn to cope with it,  whether you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or just want to better handle the anxiety-provoking situations that life throws at you Draw a card. Feel more calm. Also out now: Shadow Work Exploration Deck Shadow work (as spooky as it sounds) doesn't have to be scary. It's all about diving into the shadowy, hidden parts of you that you might not want to unpack.  Work through your trauma, improve your relationships, seek true accountability, and embrace your whole authentic self with our other brand-new deck from Dr. Faith. Explore your hidden side. ALSO also out now: An Urban Field Guide to the Plants, Trees, and Herbs in Your Path Want to be that friend that points out all the greenery and plantlife around you when you go on a walk? This is the book for you. Get to know 58 of the plants, trees, weeds, and herbs you'll encounter walking around most US cities, their relatives, backstories, and more. Make friends with the plants in your neighborhood! What Makes a Hybrid Publisher a Good Value Chain? w/ Brooke Warner This week on the podcast, Brooke Warner of She Writes Press and Spark Press talks with Elly and Joe about her experience in hybrid publishing, how to tell if it's a good idea for your books, recognizing predatory publishers, and misconceptions about that particular branch of the industry. Watch the vlog here, or listen here. $20 Pack: Sea Stories! Ahoy, friends! Come sail away with this bundle of nautical tales. This pack includes stories of teenage castaways, labor movements, delicious vegan meals to eat on the water, and classic tattoos for gay sailors. Perfect for the sailors and aspiring seafarers of the world. Set sail for new adventures here. In the News (and Some Reviews) It was a massive week for people liking our stuff!!! Here's some updates: Angelica Merritt, author of the upcoming Womb Witch, talked with Ohio University's Campus Post last week about reproductive health and herbal magick. Sober Travel Handbook author Teresa Bergen had a great profile in the Canvas Rebel.  Check out this great review for Weird Music That Goes on Forever. And one for the publishing industry nerds- we just announced our deal do distribute Thornapple Press and their wonderful, sex-positive works next year. And don't forget- this weekend (December 13th-15th) you can find us at booth 253 at Portland's Crafty Wonderland market. It's going to be a blast! Come say hi. See you next week! Are you a store buyer? Check out our wholesale ordering info and our Edelweiss catalog!  Copyright © 2024 Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for it, probably on our website or at an event. Our mailing address is: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution 2752 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 97227-1622 Add us to your address book