{"id":3875,"date":"2022-03-04T22:08:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T22:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/?p=3875"},"modified":"2023-05-05T18:37:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:37:30","slug":"queering-consent-call-for-happy-endings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/queering-consent-call-for-happy-endings\/","title":{"rendered":"Queering Consent: Call for Happy Endings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=queering-consent\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-1024x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-1024x244.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcosm Publishing is soliciting submissions for our <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=queering-consent\">Queering Consent<\/a> series of queer erotica stories, novellas, novels, illustrated books, and comics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pitch us your work in progress or your completed work\u2014make it sexy, make it hot, make it consensual, and make it queer! Titles that fit this series show complex, healthy, joyful queer relationships, have a happy ending, and feature explicit erotic content forming the core of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything queer is great! We are especially (but not exclusively) looking for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lesbian erotica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-world (present or past) settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T4T content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polyamorous content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For books, manuscripts should be no fewer than 2,500 words (for a short story zine) and top out around 40,000 words for a book. Manuscripts can be composed of short stories or one longer narrative. Black and white illustrations are also welcome, and we love graphic novels. We are not able to publish poetry or fan fiction. We will consider previously-published work so long as you own the rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are especially looking for submissions from authors and artists who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, mixed race, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, transgender, nonbinary, or who don\u2019t see themselves well represented in mainstream publishing\u2014including (but not exclusively) #OwnVoices content from these writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sampling of what we\u2019ve published so far:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/12924\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-700x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"the book cover of Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism, featuring a werewolf holding and licking a laughing man\" class=\"wp-image-3876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-700x1024.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-205x300.jpeg 205w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-768x1124.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book.jpeg 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/12924\"><em>Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism<\/em><\/a> &#8211; A collection of m\/m(+) short stories by MJ Lyons with a science fiction theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/29110\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-713x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-713x1024.jpeg 713w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-209x300.jpeg 209w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-768x1103.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-1070x1536.jpeg 1070w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-1426x2048.jpeg 1426w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-1320x1895.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover.jpeg 1473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/microcosmpublishing\/experience-points-an-illustrated-queer-erotic-novella?ref=6tjett\"><em>Experience Points<\/em><\/a> &#8211; An illustrated m\/m novella about the evolution of a relationship that is profoundly healing for both people involved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/13359\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/evencowbot_blowup_copy0_blowup-786x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4393\" width=\"786\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/evencowbot_blowup_copy0_blowup-786x1024.jpeg 786w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/evencowbot_blowup_copy0_blowup-230x300.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/evencowbot_blowup_copy0_blowup-768x1000.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/evencowbot_blowup_copy0_blowup.jpeg 830w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/13359\">Even Cowbots Get Blue Balls<\/a> <\/em>envisions transformative encounters between various beings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/7504\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tightsqueeze_copy0_blowup-713x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tightsqueeze_copy0_blowup-713x1024.jpeg 713w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tightsqueeze_copy0_blowup-209x300.jpeg 209w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tightsqueeze_copy0_blowup-768x1104.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tightsqueeze_copy0_blowup.jpeg 835w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/7504\">A Tight Squeeze<\/a> <\/em>shows a rich variety of transfeminine experiences and pairings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also publish short stories in quickly-read, pocket-sized zine format!<a href=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/zines?subject=microcosm_published~queering-consent&amp;mm=and&amp;pg=1#subjects=\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-125x125.jpeg 125w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just a few of our growing collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/zines?subject=microcosm_published~queering-consent&amp;mm=and&amp;pg=1#subjects=\">Queering Consent zines<\/a>! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also are delighted to consider pitches for <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=microcosm_published~queer_trans~relationships&amp;mm=and&amp;pg=1#subjects=\">nonfiction books and zines about queer relationships and sex<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have something you think fits, take a look at our full submission guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/faq#submit-manuscripts\">here<\/a> and drop us a line through the contact form at the top of that page!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to read the wildest adventures and happiest endings your imagination can produce!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microcosm Publishing is soliciting submissions for our Queering Consent series of queer erotica stories, novellas, novels, illustrated books, and comics! Pitch us your work in progress or your completed work\u2014make it sexy, make it hot, make it consensual, and make it queer! Titles that fit this series show complex, healthy, joyful queer relationships, have a&#8230;  <a class=\"excerpt-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/queering-consent-call-for-happy-endings\/\" title=\"Read Queering Consent: Call for Happy Endings\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[23,215],"class_list":["post-3875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blogifesto","tag-call-for-submissions","tag-queering-consent"],"my_excerpt":"<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3898,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=queering-consent\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-1024x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3898\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Microcosm Publishing is soliciting submissions for our <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=queering-consent\">Queering Consent<\/a> series of queer erotica stories, novellas, novels, illustrated books, and comics!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pitch us your work in progress or your completed work\u2014make it sexy, make it hot, make it consensual, and make it queer! Titles that fit this series show complex, healthy, joyful queer relationships, have a happy ending, and feature explicit erotic content forming the core of the work.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anything queer is great! We are especially (but not exclusively) looking for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Lesbian erotica<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Real-world (present or past) settings<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>T4T content<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Polyamorous content<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For books, manuscripts should be no fewer than 2,500 words (for a short story zine) and top out around 40,000 words for a book. Manuscripts can be composed of short stories or one longer narrative. Black and white illustrations are also welcome, and we love graphic novels. We are not able to publish poetry or fan fiction. We will consider previously-published work so long as you own the rights.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We are especially looking for submissions from authors and artists who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, mixed race, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, transgender, nonbinary, or who don\u2019t see themselves well represented in mainstream publishing\u2014including (but not exclusively) #OwnVoices content from these writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Here's a sampling of what we\u2019ve published so far:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3876,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/12924\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-700x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"the book cover of Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism, featuring a werewolf holding and licking a laughing man\" class=\"wp-image-3876\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/12924\"><em>Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism<\/em><\/a> - A collection of m\/m(+) short stories by MJ Lyons with a science fiction theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3877,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/29110\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ExperiencePoints_coverupdate03_frontcover-713x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3877\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/microcosmpublishing\/experience-points-an-illustrated-queer-erotic-novella?ref=6tjett\"><em>Experience Points<\/em><\/a> - An illustrated m\/m novella about the evolution of a relationship that is profoundly healing for both people involved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4393,\"width\":786,\"height\":1024,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/13359\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/evencowbot_blowup_copy0_blowup-786x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4393\" width=\"786\" height=\"1024\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/13359\">Even Cowbots Get Blue Balls<\/a> <\/em>envisions transformative encounters between various beings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":4394,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/7504\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tightsqueeze_copy0_blowup-713x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4394\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/7504\">A Tight Squeeze<\/a> <\/em>shows a rich variety of transfeminine experiences and pairings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We also publish short stories in quickly-read, pocket-sized zine format!<a href=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3878,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/zines?subject=microcosm_published~queering-consent&amp;mm=and&amp;pg=1#subjects=\"><img src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queer-zines-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3878\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just a few of our growing collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/zines?subject=microcosm_published~queering-consent&amp;mm=and&amp;pg=1#subjects=\">Queering Consent zines<\/a>! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We also are delighted to consider pitches for <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=microcosm_published~queer_trans~relationships&amp;mm=and&amp;pg=1#subjects=\">nonfiction books and zines about queer relationships and sex<\/a>! <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you have something you think fits, take a look at our full submission guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/faq#submit-manuscripts\">here<\/a> and drop us a line through the contact form at the top of that page!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We can't wait to read the wildest adventures and happiest endings your imagination can produce!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","my_excerpt_rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=queering-consent\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-1024x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-1024x244.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/queeringconsentbanner.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcosm Publishing is soliciting submissions for our <a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/?subject=queering-consent\">Queering Consent<\/a> series of queer erotica stories, novellas, novels, illustrated books, and comics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pitch us your work in progress or your completed work\u2014make it sexy, make it hot, make it consensual, and make it queer! Titles that fit this series show complex, healthy, joyful queer relationships, have a happy ending, and feature explicit erotic content forming the core of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything queer is great! We are especially (but not exclusively) looking for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lesbian erotica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-world (present or past) settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T4T content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polyamorous content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For books, manuscripts should be no fewer than 2,500 words (for a short story zine) and top out around 40,000 words for a book. Manuscripts can be composed of short stories or one longer narrative. Black and white illustrations are also welcome, and we love graphic novels. We are not able to publish poetry or fan fiction. We will consider previously-published work so long as you own the rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are especially looking for submissions from authors and artists who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, mixed race, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, transgender, nonbinary, or who don\u2019t see themselves well represented in mainstream publishing\u2014including (but not exclusively) #OwnVoices content from these writers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sampling of what we\u2019ve published so far:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/12924\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-700x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"the book cover of Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism, featuring a werewolf holding and licking a laughing man\" class=\"wp-image-3876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-700x1024.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-205x300.jpeg 205w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book-768x1124.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/qwdc-book.jpeg 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/12924\"><em>Queer Werewolves Destroy Capitalism<\/em><\/a> &#8211; A collection of m\/m(+) short stories by MJ Lyons with a science fiction theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microcosmpublishing.com\/catalog\/books\/29110\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"1024\" 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