Microcosm Publishing

All the news from the misfits in print. AI? As if. We sincerely hope that this doesn't come as a surprise to any of you, but we don't use (or allow use) of generative AI in any of our books, zines, decks... all of it! Last week we added our official policy and reasoning to our blog. If you want to learn more, click here!   Out Now: Women Reading with Cats Coloring & Activity Book Snuggle up with this cute and comfy coloring book all about the special bond between a woman, her book, and her fuzziest bestie. The perfect gift for a cat-loving friend who's going through a rough patch, or for yourself.  Get it here!   Books and cats and books and cats and books and cats and- Now on Kickstarter: ADHD Coping Skills and FAQ So USUALLY this is the part where I say "hey, we have a new Kickstarter, check it out and help us get to our goal!" The ADHD Coping Skills Deck and ADHD FAQ launched on Kickstarter last week and funded in less than 24 hours! And we're damn close to being at twice our intended goal! This week on the podcast: Mia Ballard, Shy Girl, and AI in Publishing, w/ Jane Friedman If you’re keeping up with publishing news at all, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the “Shy Girl” controversy, where Mia Ballard’s book was pulled by the publisher after claims it was written by AI. More and more stories like this are hitting the feeds all the time, from authors to book reviewers. What does this mean for the industry, and are AI detectors even reliable? Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back on the pod this week with Joe and Elly to talk about the AI buzz! Catch the vlog here, or listen on your favorite podcast app here! $30 Bundle: Intro to Adulting Need a good grad gift or looking to shape up some skills? Get these five essential books for the young person in your life who's headed off to college, or into their first apartment, or just for yourself if you're feeling like you missed out on something important. Check it out here. In Other News.... Our buds at Goblinko just launched a Kickstarter for their new Dungeon Degenerates roleplaying game. Check it out here. BookWoman in Austin, Texas is celebrating their 50th anniversary this Saturday. Find out details about their event here AND this Saturday is one of our favorite days of the year, Independent Bookstore Day! Celebrate at your local indie bookstore, support small businesses, and give the finger to soulless billionaires. Here's the list of participating stores. Are you a store buyer? Check out our wholesale ordering info and our Edelweiss catalog!  Copyright © 2026 Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Microcosm Publishing & Distribution 2752 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 97227-1622