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All the news from the misfits in print. Now in Stock: Unfuck Your Communication In this no-nonsense guide, you'll find conversational templates, guidance for setting boundaries, and tips for talking effectively at home, at work, at school, in everyday encounters, and even with social services and other bureaucratic entities—all of which form a handy toolkit for successful communication. Use your words. Want a sneak peek? Check out an excerpt on the blog here. (Yes, it IS in from the printers like, months ahead of schedule. Hell yeah.) Humble Bundle: Survival in the Margins If you can't thrive, you can still survive. This pay-what-you-want bundle includes up to *60* books and zines to help you learn how to do just about anything, from illicit dance parties to plant identification. Check it out here. International Workers' Day Every year on the first of May, International Workers' Day—also recognized as May Day, Labour Day, and Worker's Day—marks the struggle of working people worldwide in their fight for dignity, freedom, and the fruits of their labor. Here is a sampling of books, zines, and more to help you get in the spirit. Labor is entitled to all it creates!  Practical Witch's Almanac 2026 is on Kickstarter! The articles, recipes, and spells in this year's almanac will help you deepen your connection with the earth. You'll discover plants are sacred allies and can be powerful tools for magic and medicine. Every week, you'll enjoy a new exploration of empowering practices, rituals, meditations, and more. Plus, newsletter subscriber get access to a ~ secret reward ~ that gets you 10% off the Almanac if you use this link. This week on the podcast:  How do you market a book publisher? w/Jane Friedman How do you market your press? It's not just social media and newsletters. Everything from your cover design, format choices, to who is on your marketing team tells the story of your publisher. Jane Friedman is back to talk to Joe and Elly about staying true to your brand and representing your press. Watch the vlogcast here, or listen here. Microcosm in Your Town Upcoming Events Womb Witch Signing and Workshop May 4, 2024 | Signing: 2:30 p.m. Workshop: 4:15 p.m. | Roots of Reverence Herb Shop—Cleveland, OH Meet Angelica and get your copy of Womb Witch signed, followed by an exploration of the cycles above and below, guiding deeper connection to the womb space.  Bigenital Revolution Zine Launch May 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | Source Comics and Games—Roseville, MN Hyde shares the intimate details of their experience getting this revolutionary surgery as a nonbinary person. Graphic, humorous, and heartwarming, this comic is for anyone who wants guidance and encouragement for this process—or to understand the experience of a loved one who's pursuing it. Celebrate bodily autonomy and get practical, friendly guidance from someone who has lived a bigenital revolution. Want to stay up to date on our latest events? You can find them on our website here. Copyright © 2025 Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution 2752 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 97227-1622

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