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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

THE LEPIDOPTERIST'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER looks fantastic. Had a lot of fun designing this book to look like a classic 19th-century novel. Only three weeks until release; preorder yours now! books2read.com/TLBD

Photo of front cover of The Lepidopterist's Beautiful Daughter by David Rae, a red-brown backdrop with text in gold; at the centre is a cameo-style frame with a classical painting within of a young blonde woman with green and black butterfly wings emerging from her back

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Photo of inside page of The Lepidopterist's Beautiful Daughter, showing a chapter heading with scrollwork above and below the chapter title

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Author Derwin Mak will be giving a panel on scifi and horror at Little Ghosts Fest this Saturday at 4:00. Admission is FREE. www.littleghostsbooks.com/little-ghost...

Banner for Little Ghosts Festival with classic zine-style art of two shrouded ghosts entering a theatre with slime oozing over the doors, a sloppy floor with eyeballs visible throughout, and tentacles emerging from a marquee reading Little Ghosts Fest #2; text reads: Horror vendors, panels, short films; Sat&Sun Sept. 26 & 27 1-6pm; The Tranzac Club

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Milton Book Fair and Eden Mills Writers' Festival! We had a great time at both. Looking forward to seeing you at our next event: dReadCon on October 17 in Burlington.

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Photo of Brain Lag booth with blue canopy over table covered with books at Eden Mills Writers' Festival

Photo of crowded street at Eden Mills Writers' Festival, with row of booths on either side, Brain Lag booth to front left

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Catch us in Publishers Way at the Eden Mills Writers' Festival tomorrow! edenmillswritersfestival.ca

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Tomorrow! Come see us at the first (of many to come??) Milton Book Expo! thebookexpo.ca/MiltonBookExpo

Banner for 1st annual Milton Book Expo, with image of books on table top; text says I'm a vendor; celebrating books, readers & local authors! Saturday, September 19th, 2026; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; Best Western Milton; 161 Chisholm Drive, Milton, ON; books, authors, vendors, family friendly; everyone welcome!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now on brain-lag.com - historical books! For when you're looking for novels or short stories that take place in the past of our own green Earth, from a mere twenty years to many centuries ago. Perhaps there might be more coming...?

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Mississauga Literary Festival on Saturday. Next weekend, you can find us at Milton Book Expo on Saturday and Eden Mills Writers' Festival on Sunday!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Saturday! Join Brain Lag and dozens of other local authors/publishers at the FREE Mississauga Literary Festival at Hazel McCallion Central Library. With talks, workshops, free maker space access, and more, there's something for everyone.

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the launch party for THE CURVE OF THE CORRIDOR! If you missed it, you can now watch the VOD at youtu.be/V1qY6_2jnG4 And don't forget to order your copy at books2read.com/curve

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Out now!! Check out THE CURVE OF THE CORRIDOR through your favourite bookstore (books2read.com/curve) and don't miss the launch party tomorrow on twitch.tv/brainlagbooks (www.facebook.com/share/19BUsW...)!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Presenting our final release of 2026, THE MANY-STORIED MAN by Arlene F. Marks! Our most prolific author returns with a tale of a writer trapped in his own stories. Stay tuned for news on the December release of this "fascinating and brilliant" book (Ed Greenwood). brain-lag.com/2026/07/24/n...

Cover for The Many-Storied Man by Arlene F. Marks, a photo of a stark hallway of closed doors overlaid in brown and green

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Got The Odyssey fever? Relive the tale in 2003 Toronto in BLACKOUT ODYSSEY! Featuring an Honest Ed's out of time, pizza-loving raccoons, and the cyclops of Scarborough Town Centre. Buy it from bookstores everywhere: books2read.com/blackout-ody...

Cover art for Blackout Odyssey by Victoria Feistner, a watercolour painting of a marquee a la Honest Ed's discount store; quote on cover reads: "This delightful, imaginative, insider view is the worst walking tour you were ever glad you went on." - Jadie Jang, author of Monkey Around

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Presenting our 61st title, THE LEPIDOPTERIST'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER by David Rae! A magical love story in a gaslamp fantasy version of Edwardian England. Coming in October. Read more: brain-lag.com/2026/06/26/n...

Cover for The Lepidopterist's Beautiful Daughter by David Rae, a red backdrop with the title and author in fancy gold text and a small golden cameo frame in the middle with an old-fashioned painting of a girl with blue butterfly wings inside

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Three ships, three crews, one destiny. Space opera adventure and a hallowing thriller in one. We are thrilled to announce our next book, THE CURVE OF THE CORRIDOR by Victoria Feistner! Coming this August. brain-lag.com/2026/05/29/n...

Cover for The Curve of the Corridor by Victoria Feistner, a dark, stylized painting of a curving hallway with the title in large text across the image; quote at top reads: "A complex and satisfying voyage through a richly imagined future. Fans of emotionally resonant, large-canvas space opera in the manner of Ann Leckie and Arkady Martine will love Feistner's The Curve of the Corridor." —Grace Seybold

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Start your pencils (and keyboards), #Collingwood area writers! CollingWord 2026 is seeking well-written short story submissions words from authors aged 19 and older who reside in the Simcoe County-South Georgian Bay area. Submissions open July 15. Details: collingword.com/adult_contes...

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

We are rolling here at Vic Johnston Community Centre here in Streetsville. It's a great day to curl up with a good book, and this is a great place to find a new one. See you soon!

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Photo of busy community centre hall filled with tables of book vendors

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Saturday! Join us in Streetsville for a fantastic book-filled day.

Flyer for Ontario Markets Book Fair & Craft Market with stylized drawing of several people sitting on a grassy hill reading books; text reads: Inspiring stories, enriching talks, and crafty vibes; Vic Johnston Community Center; 335 Church St, Mississauga; Free entry; Local authors, makers, artists & more! Saturday May 23, 2026, 10:30-4:30 pm

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Happy #BookBirthday to VIRTUES OF SKIN! Order this fast-paced, sexy urban fantasy from your favourite retailer now: books2read.com/grey-witch-2

Photo of Virtues of Skin book by Joe Weinberg sitting on a window sill; cover art features a woman in red bikini top and jean shorts, most of her visible skin covered with tattoos

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Starting in 10 minutes! Head over now to twitch.tv/brainlagbooks for the launch party for VIRTUES OF SKIN.

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for the launch party for VIRTUES OF SKIN, the second Grey Witch Adventures book with author Joe Weinberg. Jump in the chat and ask questions of the author, take in a reading, and learn about this new release, all from the comfort of your own device. www.twitch.tv/brainlagbooks

Banner for online launch party with cover art for Virtues of Skin by Joe Weinberg; text reads: Saturday, May 9 7:00 p.m. EDT; twitch.tv/brainlagbooks

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Wildwood Bookstore & Market for an amazing Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! It's incredibly heartening to see so much love for our independent bookstores (and publishers!). Keep it up!

Photo of authors in front of Brain Lag setup in bookstore; from left, Simon A. G. Spencer, Catherine Fitzsimmons, JD DeLuzio, Hugh A. D. Spencer, and Stephen B. Pearl

Photo of author Sally McBride holding her novels Indigo Time and The Nightingale's Tooth in front of Brain Lag display at bookstore

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 25/04/2026

Can’t make it to a bookstore but still want to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day? You know we’ve got you covered with free shipping all weekend long 🥳📚

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Author Stephen B. Pearl is here for the next hour or so. Hurry in to Wildwood Bookstore in Milton to get a signed copy!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It's Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! Be sure to show your local indie bookstore some love today. We'll be at Wildwood Bookstore & Market in Milton with authors stopping in throughout the day. Come in for prizes, coffee, and more fun!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Saturday! Sally McBride and Brain Lag owner Catherine Fitzsimmons in conversation to celebrate the launch of INDIGO TIME. Join in on twitch.tv/brainlagbooks. #NewBook #BookBirthday #LaunchParty #BookRelease

Banner for online launch party with cover art for Indigo Time by Sally McBride; text reads: Saturday, March 28 6:00 p.m. EDT; twitch.tv/brainlagbooks

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

What's better than a book fort? Meeting all these fantastic books in person. See them tomorrow at Royal City Nursery!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This Saturday! Join us at Books & Booms Book Club Market at Royal City Nursery in #GuelphON. What better way to celebrate spring than to get some great new books? Details: www.facebook.com/share/1BmJDf...

Banner for event on mauve background with flowers and an old book; text reads: Book Club Market, Books & Blooms, Royal City Nursery, 6838 Wellington Rd 124, Guelph, ON N1H 6J4; March 21; 10AM-4PM

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

It's #BookBirthday for INDIGO TIME! This "richly textured tale of intergenerational intrigue" for "fans of George R. R. Martin and Guy Gavriel Kay" (award-winning author Terri Favro) is available everywhere books are sold. Buy your copy now: books2read.com/indigo-time

Photo mockup of Indigo Time by Sally McBride

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Unboxed our newest book release and it looks fantastic. Preorder your copy now: books2read.com/indigo-time

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Next Wednesday, join Derwin Mak at Book People on Queen for a signing of his newest collection, XY-GIRLS AND MORE STORIES! Details on the Eventbrite page (www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-signi...) or Facebook event page (www.facebook.com/events/12797...). See you from 7-9.

Banner for book signing with author photo and book cover image; text reads: Book Signing, Derwin Mak; Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7 PM - 9 PM; Book People; 1640 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6R 1B2

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Tonight! Beat the winter blues and hang out with fellow book lovers at Wildwood Bookstore & Market's Weeknight Social. Tickets only $10 at wildwoodbookstore.ca/products/eve... or at the door and include snacks and games. Oh, and Brain Lag will be there, too. 😉 See you in downtown Milton!

Flyer for Wildwood Bookstore & Market Weeknight Social with photo of bookstore; text reads: Jan 28th, 7pm-9pm, 207 Main Street East, Milton, ON

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the signing for Derwin Mak at Little Ghosts Books on Saturday! Catch him again on February 25 at Book People on Queen.

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Photo of chalkboard sign outside Little Ghosts Books with drawing of cover art for XY-Girls and More Stories; text reads: Book signing 1-3 pm with Derwin Mak

Selfie of Brain Lag owner Catherine Fitzsimmons in front of small coffin-shaped mirror with sticker on wall above it pointing to mirror and reading 'Future ghost'

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

In one week, Derwin Mak will be at Little Ghosts Books to sign copies of his newest release XY-GIRLS AND MORE STORIES. Join us from 1:00-3:00 at 930 Dundas St. W on Saturday, January 24th. Details: www.facebook.com/share/17jkct...

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Tomorrow! Join us and thirty other vendors for Local 707’s holiday market in support of PRISM Halton. It’s a great way to find gifts and support your local small businesses. See you there!

Poster for holiday market with border of pine branches and decorations; text reads: Unifor, local 707; in support of PRISM, Halton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Group; Sunday December 14; 11am - 5pm; 475 North Service Rd E, Oakville; Free Admission; Local vandors, Handmade gifts; raffle prizes, gift wrapping

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

And now, our final holiday gift guide! Click through for curated recommendations for books for adventurers and history fans. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/f... Got any other SFF readers you need help with? Check out our complete lineup on brain-lag.com. Happy holidays!

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FINAL holiday gift guide!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our third gift guide is available! Check out our top suggestions for books for queer readers and busy moms. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/h... The final gift guide coming on Friday!

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Holiday gift guide part 3/4!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Our second gift guide is live! Here are our top recommendations for heavy thinkers and escapists. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/h...

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Holiday gift guide part 2/4!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Still looking for that perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for recipient? Check out this first of four gift guides, full of specially curated recommendations for classic science fiction fans and reluctant readers.

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Brain Lag turned 15 this year! That's right, our little publishing company was established in 2010 with a single title and author. Now we have 57 books from 22 authors from across North America and Scotland. Thank you so much for your support over the years. We look forward to growing a lot more.

Photo by Vidal Balielo Jr. from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/15-birthday-cake-20016137/

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Happy December! Have you finished (or started) your holiday shopping yet? Join us and various other local artisans in less than two weeks for Local 707's holiday market. Support your local small businesses AND the Halton region 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Poster for holiday market with border of pine branches and ornaments; text reads: Holiday Market, in support of PRISM: Halton's 2SLGBTQIA+ Group; Sunday December 14; 11am - 5pm; 475 North Service Rd E, Oakville; Local vendors, handmade gifts, raffle prizes, gift wrapping

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

New feature: cozy books! Whether it's mystery, SFF, horror, or beyond, we definitely understand the appeal of these low-stakes, character-driven stories. Take a look at our selection of cozy Brain Lag books now at brain-lag.com.

Screen shot of website showing partial selection of books: Altaterra by Dale E. McClenning; Unseen by Cathy Hird; Weekends Can Be Murder by Arlene F. Marks; The Afghan Wedding by Gary Girod; Wild Magic by Ieuan Ledger; Adventures in Godhood by Arlene F. Marks; Blackout Odyssey by Victoria Feistner; and Rose by Mike Bryant; text at top reads: Featured items: cozy stories. Looking for a relaxing escape from reality? Whether it's mystery, science fiction, fantasy, literary, or horror, enjoy these character-driven, low-stakes books with happy endings.

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Huge thanks to the organizers, volunteers, other vendors, and attendees at Holiday Inn Oakville for a great first Christmas market! And congratulations to Wildwood Bookstore & Market right here in Milton for a fantastic opening weekend.

Photo of Brain Lag owner at table covered with books and fairy lights at Holiday Inn Oakville

Photo of bookstore with bright, open interior and pop-up coffee shop

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

We are rolling here at Holiday Inn Oakville! Come out by 4:00 for locally sourced gifts, photos with Santa, and prizes!

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thrilled to welcome brand-new independent bookstore Wildwood Bookstore & Market to Milton! Don't miss their grand (soft) opening right here on Main Street this weekend. #MiltonON #MiltonDBA #bookstore #GTA wildwoodbookstore.ca

Banner with images of pine branches on a background of open books, text reads: Wildwood Bookstore & Market, Grand (soft) opening, 9 am - 7 pm, November 22nd & 23rd, 207 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario, Featuring: Room 104 Coffee

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Today is editor/owner Catherine Fitzsimmons' birthday! If you want to make a publisher's day, order that book you've been thinking about (books2read.com/rl/BrainLag) or leave a review.

Photo by lil artsy from Pexels of a birthday cake with lit candles

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

In one week, we'll be at Holiday Inn Oakville's first annual Christmas market! Come out to find great gifts, support your local food bank, and win prizes. (We'll be there Saturday only.)

Flyer with seasonal graphics in border; text reads: Join the Holiday Inn Oakville Centre for its first Christmas market; November 21, 2025: 3-7 pm, November 22, 2025: 12-4pm; 590 Argus Road, Oakville, ON L6J 3J3; Experience a festive indoor wonderland filled with local vendors, handmade gifts, holiday decor, and delicious seasonal treats. Don't miss the chance to win a king sized mattress and flat screen TV. While it is free to attend, we will be accepting non-perishable food items to donate to our local food bank.

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Where does Sally McBride's inspiration come from? - random pings in my head triggered by a gust of wind? Sometimes ideas just pop in! - Dreams. Yes, I’ve had wonderful dreams that I turned into stories. - interesting articles in science magazines or sites. Read now: books2read.com/ap/8Yy50w/Sa...

White text on black background: "When inspiration strikes – you have to grab that thought before it evaporates. Especially the middle of the night ones. Even a few words written down on a handy slip of paper, or your phone, will do." - Sally McBride

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Thrilled to welcome back tattoo witch AJ Grey with book 2 of Joe Weinberg's Grey Witch Adventures, VIRTUES OF SKIN! Coming May 2026. Preorder now: books2read.com/grey-witch-2 More details: brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/n...

Graphic with image of book Virtues of Skin by Joe Weinberg; text reads "Coming May 2026; tattoo magic; terror in the Twin Cities; The hunter becomes the hunted; Preorder now (and URL)"

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

When you have almost sixty SFF titles, "fantasy" doesn't narrow it down too much. Not to worry - find what you're looking for easier on our website, now with subcategories. www.brain-lag.com/s/shop

Screen shot of website showing titles on right-hand side and list of categories on left-hand side; beneath "Science fiction" reads "Near future", "Contemporary", "Space opera", and "Adventure"

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