It’s spring, and we here at Perseid Prophecies (and by “we” I mean “me”) are getting back to our roots in this first issue of our second year! And by that, I mean this issue features a pair of original short stories submitted by authors Scott Cimarusi and Bob Gielow, and topped up with a…
Raye’s Rants
Holiday Horrors & A Great First Year
Although it may not be as popular today as it once was, the telling of ghost stories and Christmas time have gone hand-in-hand since at least the Victorian era. It’s easy to understand why; we feel safe and warm by the fire in our homes, but it’s not hard to imagine the ghosts and ghoulies…
H. P. Lovecraft: Separating the Art from the Artists
Since it’s officially autumn and Halloween is a few short weeks away, I thought it might be appropriate to pick a classic horror tale for this month’s public domain short story. And since the first genre in Perseid Prophecies’ subtitle is “weird fiction,” who better than the godfather of that genre, H. P. Lovecraft? There…
Canon: How Important is it, Really?
If you’re a fan of science fiction or fantasy television or films, you’re likely familiar with the concept of franchise “canon.” Fans of all stripes, but particularly fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings, seem to be particularly invested in their chosen fiction’s history. Don’t get me wrong, I also get…
Star Wars: Tales of the Expanding Universe
I will start this rant by saying that I am a massive fan of all things Star Wars. That includes the movies, TV shows, comics (though I don’t read very many), and books. That said… With the new Tales of the Empire show coming soon, I find myself thinking about what Star Wars was when I was…
The First Rant
Well, here we are. I’ve been talking about creating this magazine for some time now, even buying the perseidprophecies.ca domain over a year ago. But life just kept getting in the way, and something else always seemed a bit more important. But now, finally, I have made getting this first issue out and properly launching…