Microcosm Publishing

11/13/2025

It's the 20 year anniversary Rowe Palafox's original "Barefoot and in the Kitchen" vegan cookzine!

This week on the pod, Ashley joins us to talk about the inception of the zine, how punk helps you let go of perfectionism, and updating the zines for the new collection, "Cook Your Own F*cking Life."

Clip below, full episode at microcosm.pub/podcast

11/06/2025

Now on Kickstarter: Books for a Better Year

These titles seamlessly connect the personal and the political, encouraging you to see how caring for yourself, looking out for others, and tapping into your innate creativity connect in the work toward a brighter shared future.

With featured titles from Dr. Faith, Caroline Moore, and many more!

Check it out at

Reads to meet the new year rested, resourced, healthy, and hopeful for what's ahead!

11/06/2025

This week on the pod, Lee Wind of the Independent Book Publisher's Association is here to talk about the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign, book bans, and a few fun side quests like microwaves and 90s movies.

Clip below, and full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

For more on the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign, click here: https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org/

To get the stickers, click here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/we-are-stronger-than-censorship/

11/05/2025

We are apprehensive to announce the next volume in our Queering Consent series.

11/04/2025

A public service announcement

10/30/2025

There are new forms of ecommerce popping up every day, on every website from Instagram and Tiktok to Pinterest. Is selling online through Tiktok right for your books?

This week, Jane Friedman of the Bottom Line is back to talk to us about the growing popularity of TIktok Shop, and if she thinks it’s worth a publisher’s time.

Clip below, and full episode at microcosm.pub/podcast

10/17/2025

Knowing your rights is the first step to staying safe and free.

Heading out to protests? Want a refresher on your rights for yourself or someone in your community? Want to get a bunch of copies to distribute at a movement?

Our new zine, Know Your Rights, was written by criminal defense lawyers who represent activists and have seen it all, this is an accessible must-read for anyone concerned about democracy.

We want to make sure anyone who needs this info can get it (while still making sure we can keep the lights on), so for the next few weeks, you can get the zine on a sliding scale.

Get the PDF today as low as $1, or preorder the zine at

Preparing to fight? Know your rights! Whether you're an activist protesting on the streets, a worker preparing for ICE to come to your job, or simply a...

10/16/2025

Can you really judge a book by its cover? Absolutely, yes. A lot of work goes into planning a book’s cover design— marketing goals, representing the author’s work, making it appealing to the target audience, legibility, and so much more.

This week on the pod, let's walk through what you can take into consideration for designing your covers.

Clip below, full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

10/15/2025

The holiday season can be a time of pleasure but also pressure, especially for folks juggling multiple families, partners, and expectations. Luckily, you've got this inclusive guide full of supportive tips for making your way through the holidays with minimal stress and maximum understanding.

Preorder the zine on Kickstarter (link below), and check out the rewards full of even more insights for poly folks, their circles, or anyone just trying to get by.

10/09/2025

Lindsay Sims McKee is a professor and digital marketing expert based in Ohio.

This week on the podcast, Lindsay joins us to talk universal marketing truths and strategies, like determining who your customer is (hint: it’s not you!), their needs, and publishing books that fill those needs.

Buckle in, aspiring marketing pros, for this fun, accessible, and jargon-lite episode!

Clip below, full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast