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Elly Blue is a co-owner and the vice president of Microcosm Publishing, and the co-host of the People's Guide to Publishing podcast. Her books include Everyday Bicycling and Bikenomics, and she is the editor of the annual Bikes in Space anthology of feminist bicycle science fiction. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her partner, their dog, and a small fleet of cargo bicycles.

Bikes Not Rockets: Intersectional Feminist Bicycle Science Fiction Stories

by Elly Blue Editor, Elly Bangs Contributor, Monique Cuillerier Contributor, Gretchin Lair Contributor and Summer Jewel Keown Contributor

As you ride down the intergalactic bike path, you come to a crossroads. Which path will you take? Your choice could…

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Bikes, the Universe, and Everything: Feminist, Fantastical Tales of Bikes and Books

by Elly Blue Editor, Gretchin Lair Contributor, Julie Brooks Contributor, Summer Jewel Keown Contributor, Kathryn Reilly Contributor, Kiera Jessica Bane Contributor and Dawn Vogel Contributor

Ever gotten lost in a book? Or on your bicycle? Or both at once, by falling through a portal on the page? Anything is…

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Biketopia: Feminist Bicycle Science Fiction Stories in Extreme Futures

by Elly Blue Editor, Jessie L. Kwak Contributor, Gretchin Lair Contributor, Cynthia Marts Contributor, Maddy Spencer Contributor and Kris Rose Contributor

In a world with an uncertain future, do you imagine for the best or for the worst case scenario? Twelve writers tackle…

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C.A.T.S.: Cycling Across Time And Space: 11 Feminist Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories about Bicycling and Cats

by Elly Blue Editor, Gretchin Lair Contributor, Cecilia Granata Contributor, Monique Cuillerier Contributor, Jessie L. Kwak Contributor, Summer Jewel Keown Contributor and Kathleen Jowitt Contributor

Has your cat been plotting to take command of your spaceship? This and other important questions are tackled in the 11…

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Chainring Heart Feminist Fist

by Joe Biel Author, Elly Blue Author and Cecilia Granata Illustrator

Show your feminist bicycle power with this enamel pin based on Cecilia Granata's re-imagining of the Schwinn bicycle…

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Criminal or Hero?: Relatable Crimes of Modern Times

by Elly Blue Author and Joe Biel Author

Righteous, hapless, misguided, or unlucky—these law-breaking incidents will make you laugh, frown, scratch your head,…

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Cycletherapy: Grief and Healing on Two Wheels

by Anika Ledlow Editor, Elly Blue Series Editor, Joe Biel Contributor, Anna Brones Contributor, Cheyenne Winters Contributor, Gretchin Lair Contributor and Amy Subach Contributor

Can you pedal your way through everything life throws at you? Taking on the bicycle as a means of making sense of life…

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Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycling, Feminism, & Dragons

by Elly Blue Editor, Monique Cuillerier Contributor, Cecilia Granata Cover, Gretchin Lair Contributor, M. Lopes da Silva Contributor, Taru Luojola Contributor and Jennifer Lee Rossman Contributor

From the great, winged, fire-breathing lizards of the west to the wise, flying serpents of the east, dragons play a…

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Essential Recipes for all Occasions

by Elly Blue Author and Anna Ricklin Author

While most cookbooks feature specialized fare for rare occasions, or worse yet, optional recipes for unique occasions,…

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Everyday Bicycling: Ride a Bike for Transportation (Whatever Your Lifestyle)

by Elly Blue Author

Everyday Bicycling is your guide to everything you need to know to get started riding a bicycle for transportation. Elly…

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Go Deeper: Romantic Conversation Prompts for Established Relationships

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Deepen your connection with a romantic partner with these 43 questions designed to make you fall in love all over again.…

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How to Pack for a Trip

by Joe Biel Author and Elly Blue Author

Do you have travel anxiety that ramps up before you leave? Let's tackle that, especially when it comes to packing your…

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Managing Neurodiverse Workplaces: Autistic and ADHD Teammates & How Good Management Strategies Simply Benefit Everyone

by Joe Biel Author, Elly Blue Author and Andrew Coltrin Illustrator

As more people are being diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and other neurological conditions, our proudly neurodiverse,…

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Manspressions: Decoding Men's Behavior

by Joe Biel Author, Elly Blue Author and Meggyn Pomerleau Illustrator

You've heard of mansplaining, but what about manstitutions? From manologues to manversations, mantrums to manger, the…

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On Bicycles: 50 Ways The New Bike Culture Can Change Your Life

by Karl Anderson Author, Elly Blue Author, Shawn Granton Author and Amy Walker Author

Bike culture is exploding in cities like Portland, OR, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Montreal, and Vancouver, BC.…

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On Quitting: Tips for Kicking Alcohol

by Elly Blue Author

Alcohol plagues a lot of people, and if you've decided you no longer want it to plague you, this handy little zine is…

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Our Bodies, Our Bikes

by Elly Blue Editor, April Streeter Editor, Katura Reynolds Contributor and Emily June Street Contributor

An homage to the classic Our Bodies, Ourselves, this encyclopedic, crowd-sourced compilation of essays, resources,…

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Patch #238: Feminist Chainring Fist

Patch #238Feminist Chainring Fist

by Joe Biel Author, Elly Blue Author and Cecilia Granata Author

Sometimes it's hard to sum up the totality of who you are in a single symbol. Peace signs, anarchy symbols, rainbows,…

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