Microcosm Publishing: Zines, Wombs, and Hot Tea

Plus: WorkingLit is Hiring!

All the news from the misfits in print. Hear ye, hear ye. We at Microcosm proudly declare that 2025 shall hereforth be known as the Year of the Zine. We love our zines. Though they are small(ish), they're packed with useful knowledge, facts, and stories to help us navigate life. This year, we're going to be featuring even more fun stuff with zines, because why not? We put out a LOT of zines every year, more than we can fit in our weekly spotlight, so every month we'll be sending out an email roundup of what's come out, so you never miss a zine. Keep an eye out for it on the second-ish Thursday of the month Other zine-tastic shenanigans will be coming too, so stay tunes! And now for the news. WorkingLit is Hiring a Marketing Manager Microcosm's software company that helps book publishers of any size to manage their title data, accounting, and royalties, WorkingLit, is looking for our first full-time employee! If you're a systems-thinker with marketing history that doesn't mind a side of customer service, you might be who we're looking for. Check out the full position description and application info here. The Womb Witch Kickstarter Launches Tomorrow! Kickstarters are back, baby! Tomorrow (Wednesday) we kick off the 2025 Kickstarter campaigns with Womb Witch, the guide to herbal magick, reproductive remedies, and fresh perspectives to make your cycle less of a rollercoaster. You can follow the project here so you know when it goes live. Zine Spotlight: Garden Contraptions & How to Make Them I know it's not gardening season  *yet* but that doesn't mean I can't dream. I know some of you are out there thumbing through seed catalogs too.  If you're ready to get in the dirt, this classic zine has a bunch of contraptions you can DIY for your own homestead, with materials you likely already have on hand. Check it out here. Next Sunday is National Hot Tea Day January 12th is National Hot Tea Day! Honestly, it's good timing, because I've been down with a January chest cold for a few days, and one of the only things getting me through is lemon tea. Whether you're a tea-making veteran or looking to add some new ones to your repertoire, Everyday Herbal Teamaking is a handy little guide highlighting 35 easily accessible herbs to help you make your own delicious teas. This is a good week to drink tea! This week on the podcast: What are the 3 Biggest Misconceptions in Publishing? w/Chris Vega Chris Vega of Blue Cactus Press is back to talk common publishing misconceptions! Zoning issues, delusions of grandeur, printing—learn what makes us unique (and also just as boring as other publishers). Watch the vlog here, or listen here. $20 Pack: Bicycle! Bicycle! Learn some bike history, skills, and more with this pack of two zines and a book, plus stickers and a patch! So look out for these beauties, oh yeah. See you next week! Are you a store buyer? Check out our wholesale ordering info and our Edelweiss catalog!  Copyright © 2025 Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution 2752 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 97227-1622