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The Afghan Wedding by Gary Girod, Gary Girod

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Some spicy stories to heat up a cold autumn night:

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books2read.com/cloning-free...
books2read.com/WIHFS
books2read.com/aig
books2read.com/halcyon

XY-Girls and More Stories by Derwin Mak

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 9d

We're getting into the home stretch of the spooky season! This week we ask about the taste of Halloween: are you #TeamSpicy or #TeamSweet?

Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics.com: https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-pepper-and-bar-of-dark-chocolate-4198376/

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 11d

Huge thanks to Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction volume 3 for mentioning our 2024 short story collections in the anthology's introduction.

See what the hype is about: books2read.com/mecha-jesus books2read.com/tpom

Screenshot of ebook page; green highlighted text reads: "There were also several standout single-author collections in by Canadians in 2024. Do yourself a favour and check out... Mecha-Jesus and Other Stories by Derwin Mak (Brain Lag); The Price of Memory and More Stories by Sally McBride (Brain Lag);..."

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 14d

Thrilled to announce our next title: INDIGO TIME by Sally McBride! When an immortal queen trapped in the body of a child meets a child with the power of centuries, time and space itself may be in jeopardy. Coming March 2026. Preorder now: books2read.com/indigo-time

www.brain-lag.com/s/stories/ne...

Cover art for Indigo Time, an 18th century painting by Paul Sandby of a castle on the forested edge of a lake; cracks run through the sky with slices of photonegative colours inside

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 15d

It's a great weekend for literature enrichment in Ontario. For those in the Ottawa area, we hope you have fun at @canconsffh.bsky.social, and for those in the Georgian Bay area, enjoy a full weekend at the second annual CollingWord. If you see any Brain Lag authors, say hi!

Banner for Can*Con Vendor Room with photo of book vendor; text reads: *Tons of books by local authors, *Geeky items, art and crafts, *Free entry; Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Dr., Ottawa, October 17-79; photo courtesy Can*Con

Photo of author giving presentation to over a dozen attendees; photo courtesy CollingWord

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 16d

And some gentler stories for those looking for a cozy read:

books2read.com/the-bloodstone
books2read.com/the-con-delu...
books2read.com/innocent-earth
books2read.com/other-london-1

Alium by Grady Lynch, Grady Lynch

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Some dark tales to feed a troubled mind:

books2read.com/alium
books2read.com/blight-of-th...
books2read.com/sins-and-sci...
books2read.com/tinkers-plague

Alium by Grady Lynch, Grady Lynch

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Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Our Halloween match-up this week is all about the ✨vibes✨. Are you #TeamGrim or #TeamSpoopy?

Photo by Noel Aph: https://www.pexels.com/photo/cute-handmade-felt-ghost-on-wooden-stool-28745222/

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Thanksgiving to our fellow Canadians. Stay safe, enjoy your holiday, and we hope you get a moment to sink into a good book.

Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/delectable-sliced-pumpkin-pie-on-white-ceramic-plate-248469/

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 23d

And some tales to explore your darker side:

books2read.com/soul-light-w...
books2read.com/grey-witch-1

Soul, Light, and Wings by Simon A. G. Spencer

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Some stories to rise from your grave to:

books2read.com/rose-bryant
books2read.com/the-nighting...

Rose by Mike Bryant, Mike Bryant

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 23d

It's time for another Halloween match-up: undead vs. underworld. Are you #TeamZombie or #TeamDemon?

Photo by Alireza AM from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/majestic-angel-statue-in-peaceful-cemetery-31824897/

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · 28d

Dale E. McClenning's inspiration comes from what-if questions or dreams... despite the hazards that creates.

Read INNOCENT EARTH now (also available as an audiobook!): books2read.com/innocent-earth

Graphic with large quotation marks, author name, and URL; text reads: A lot of ideas come to me in my sleep, which is why my wife tells me I'm tired when I wake up.

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Oct 1

And some tales of transformation to bring out the beast:

books2read.com/crowman-rae
books2read.com/the-light-be...
books2read.com/the-nighting...

Crowman by David Rae, David Rae

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Oct 1

Some immortal stories to slake your thirst:

books2read.com/extreme-dent...
books2read.com/the-earthborn
books2read.com/tpom

Extreme Dentistry by Hugh A. D. Spencer, Hugh A. D. Spencer

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Oct 1

It's a classic matchup for this week's Halloween head-to-head: #TeamVampire or #TeamWerewolf?

Photo by Rok Romih: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-moon-on-a-dark-sky-3489072/

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Sep 26

Simon A. G. Spencer finds inspiration in books, movies, video games, history, and more. See how he combines "two completely unrelated ideas" in SHADOWS OF SLAVERY: books2read.com/shadows-of-s...

Graphic of quote reading: I try to cast a broad net when it comes to consuming media, and I find that allows me to find inspiration in the space between two completely unrelated ideas.

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Sep 24

And some ghostly grimoires to haunt your imagination:

books2read.com/RTBS
books2read.com/tfoo
books2read.com/crowbait
books2read.com/live-nude-al...
books2read.com/blackout-ody...

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Sep 24

Some witchy tales to tell around your cauldron:

books2read.com/grey-witch-1
books2read.com/wild-magic-l...
books2read.com/imaginary-fr...
books2read.com/other-london-1
books2read.com/ruins-of-cha...

Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social · Sep 24

The spooky season is starting, and to celebrate, we're going head to head with weekly matchups until Halloween! For this first week, we ask: are you #TeamWitch or #TeamGhost?

Photo by Joy Marino from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/opened-book-3050270/