Everything is a confession.

Join us at #Collingwood Public Library July 19 for the launch of REMAINS TO BE SEEN! Featuring readings, a Q&A, prize draws, and free refreshments! www.eventbrite.com/e/remains-to...

On Spec's New issue is now ready! New fiction and poetry, along with author interviews and cool interior art. Beautiful cover by Dan O'Driscoll. Buy at ko-fi.com/s/ad25118618

Human Artists! Use one piece to convince people to follow you!

Reports and video show flash-bangs thrown into piles of debris just before a car caught fire, strongly suggesting it was law enforcement, not protesters, who sparked it. More details are coming. Don’t let them control the narrative. Thank you to everyone sharing footage, always record everything.

I'm sorry, what?? 😳

The Disabled Crone podcast interviewed our most prolific author, Arlene F. Marks! Listen now: youtube.com/playlist?lis... open.spotify.com/show/4VYsflR... www.iheart.com/podcast/269-... podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t... music.amazon.ca/podcasts/36f...

America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.

Thank you to all the new followers for welcoming us into the Bluesky family! For those who don't know Brain Lag, we are a small press SFF publisher based outside of Toronto whose specialty seems to be debut authors, genre-bending works, and collecting orphaned Canadian authors. Tell us about you!

A little explanation for why our book releases have slowed down this year. BLOG: Why is this champagne flat?

Just had to post this before I turn off my phone!

🎧 🇨🇦 Discover thought-provoking Canadian podcasts from The Walrus. From untold histories to bold ideas shaping the future, each series brings deep storytelling and fresh perspectives. Listen now: thewalrus.ca/podcasts/

It’s the grift that keeps on grifting.

June 14, come to our “party”. While Trump spends millions of taxpayer $$ on a military parade for his birthday, we’ll be protesting. We’re calling for millions of people in the streets to divert attention away, and to show America & the world—where the real power lies: with the people. #NoKings

Someone at CNBC mistyped “US govt fleeced it’s citizens by imposing ridiculously high sales tax”

Looks like the link did not work for the Amazing Stories Clubhouse review. You can follow it if you go to our newest blog post at onspec.ca

He’s dumber than a 5-lb bag of stupid….

Watching the election returns here in canada. Kind of stressful! Here all the ballots are paper, marked in pen or pencil and counted by actual humans. Makes them a lot more trusted and safe.

On Spec has a Ko-fi account where you can pick up one (or more) of our recent issues to check us out. It's a great way for all our followers to show their support for what we are doing to publish new short speculative fiction and poetry. ko-fi.com/onspecmagazine

Dear Canada: tomorrow is Election Day. This is Mark Carney. Hint, hint.

The Convoy showed how easily people would hurt others when they felt they wouldn't face consequences or their behaviour was given a tacit okay (police and government did nothing until Trudeau stepped in). It wasn't good

What is he hiding? How compromised he is? Canada deserves better. #NeverPoilivre #VoteLikeYourLifeDependedOnIt #StopFascism

So JD Vance visits with Pope Francis… and…the very next day…

We are chuffed that @wilwheaton.net picked a fabulous story by @cscott-author.bsky.social for his podcast. It’s a great plan to bring the smaller magazines to the attention of the readers!

😳 what's going on here 🤷‍♂️

Support any institution or nonprofit that comes under attack by the White House.

Just for you #georgeconway

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Have you noticed how many On Spec back issues can be bought for a mere 99 cents? @weightlessbooks.bsky.social has a wide selection of our older issues just waiting for you to press that “purchase” button. Thanks for your support!

I’m a big man who rides the subway every night because I’m not a terrified hysterical neurotic

Thank you Senator Cory Booker. This guy truly cares about the people he represents.

Our newest issue is available for purchase! Www.onspec.ca

Coming this summer: the second collection of fiction by Derwin Mak, XY-GIRLS AND MORE STORIES! Featuring the interconnected Siren Stone and XY-Girls of Southern Comfort stories, along with two brand-new stories. www.brain-lag.com/s/stories/ne...

📢 Democracy Needs You! Volunteer from Anywhere! 📢 2 key special elections can shift power in Congress + protect our democracy. These races will help determine whether we can stop dangerous policies and ensure fair representation for all. D6: Bit.ly/flipfld6 D1: Bit.ly/flipfld1 @polrev.bsky.social

🚨🇺🇸🚨 IMAGINE: I Time-Traveled to the Future Where America Fought Back and Won I landed in a future I barely recognized—we had defeated the oligarchy. Billionaires no longer controlled our government. The people were in charge. April 5th changed everything. 📢 The revolution has already started.

No mercy for this bozo.

April 5th: REMOVE / REVERSE / RECLAIM 50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Movement. Add your action by 3/28/25 to have your flyer shared on 50501 socials. Go to www.FiftyFifty.one and click “Add An Action.” #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #PeoplesMovement #NoKings #ImpeachTrump @polrev.bsky.social

Get ready for a sweet escape! We're returning to the Milton Dessert Fest & Spring Fling Market in just over three weeks. Delicious treats and juicy reads: what could be better? www.facebook.com/share/1A4F1U...

Buying Canadian

This is not acceptable.

If you watch Wil Wheaton’s trailer, you will understand why we are doing the happy dance. Just learned from the author that one of our stories will be read by Wil on his new podcast! We can reveal this as soon as we know.

I made a thing! wilwheaton.net/2025/03/i-ma...

Booksellers! Check out THE STRAGORI DECEPTION and over 100 other indie titles in the spring 2025 bookstore catalogue from @ibpa.bsky.social. View the catalogue now: bit.ly/IBPAspring25