Just last quarter, I took this space to pat myself on the back for completing ten issues as the sole employee/volunteer here at Perseid Prophecies. One of the things I mentioned was how both viewership/readership, as well as submissions, have risen so much it’s been getting harder and harder to keep up. Some of you,…
Raye’s Rants
Celebrating Our 10th Issue!
I am proud to present you with the 10th issue of Perseid Prophecies! Since this is a quarterly magazine, that represents two and a half years of effort and love put in by our amazing staff… Me. That’s right, I’m taking this opportunity to pat myself on the back. This magazine is still small, but…
Say it Again, Stan
A lot has happened in the world since we last spoke. Madmen in the halls of political and technological power appear hellbent on turning the world towards a darker future. It’s at times like these when I remember the men and women I looked up to as a child: Fred Rogers, who said to look…
New Stars, New Resolutions, New Prophecies
Happy holidays and Happy New Year! With this eighth issue, Perseid Prophecies has completed its second full year as a publication! It’s been a lot of work (especially when you consider it’s all done by yours truly), but seeing this little e-zine’s growth has made it all worth it. With every issue, we have seen…
Stories, Politics, and Escapism
If you feel like the world has somehow gotten crazier since we last spoke, I can assure you, you’re not alone. But despite the whirlwind of events that turn around us, dragging everything into their chaos, a light in the storm remains: Stories. I, personally, believe that the act of reading (and writing for that…
Fear(Hope)ful Summer
A lot has happened in the world recently, and I admit, the editorial page in an indie spec fiction magazine may not be the appropriate place to discuss it. But, in times of strife, human beings have always found solace in stories. Writers are able to get their own feelings, ideas, and intuitions out on…
Back to Our Roots
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…
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…