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
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
Photo of fluffy brown tabby cat on padded chair with stacks of books in front
What's better than a book fort? Meeting all these fantastic books in person. See them tomorrow at Royal City Nursery!
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
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...
Photo mockup of Indigo Time by Sally McBride
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
Unboxed our newest book release and it looks fantastic. Preorder your copy now: books2read.com/indigo-time
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
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.
Flyer for Wildwood Bookstore & Market Weeknight Social with photo of bookstore; text reads: Jan 28th, 7pm-9pm, 207 Main Street East, Milton, ON
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!
Photo of small, cozy bookstore with author talking to browsers and others looking at the stock
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'
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.
Event poster with book cover art, author photo, and logo for Little Ghosts bookstore; text reads: Little Ghosts Bookstore & Cafe; Author signing: Derwin Mak; Join us to celebrate the launch of Derwin Mak's latest release, XY-Girls and More Stories; Location: 930 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario M6J1W3, Saturday, January 24th, 1:00-3:00pm
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...
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
Flyer with border of pine branches and decorations and list of participating vendors
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!
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!
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!
Our second gift guide is live! Here are our top recommendations for heavy thinkers and escapists. brainlagpublishing.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/h...
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Brain Lag owner at table covered with books and fairy lights at Holiday Inn Oakville
Photo of Brain Lag owner with Santa
Photo of bookstore with bright, open interior and pop-up coffee shop
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.
We are rolling here at Holiday Inn Oakville! Come out by 4:00 for locally sourced gifts, photos with Santa, and prizes!
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
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
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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.
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.
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.)
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
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...
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We remember.
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)"
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...
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"
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
Are you ready? We have another book announcement coming this Friday. What could it be? 👀
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Happy Halloween and Samhain and feliz Día de Muertos! However you're spending the next two days, stay safe, have fun, and enjoy whatever seasonal read appeals to you.
And some books for the black-hearted:
books2read.com/the-black-tr...
books2read.com/blackout-ody...
books2read.com/shadows-of-s...
books2read.com/hard-side
