HIRAETH PUBLISHING’S
DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER
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GENERAL STUFF
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MUSINGS:
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God created the Universe for us, and us for Him. Don’t lose sight of where you want to end up.
Dogs respond to kindness with love. So do humans.
keep us on the path
give us the light
to see it by
NOW, THEN…
We’ve just gone through an arduous time filled with incessant bickering. It’s high time it stopped, and stopping it is on you. “Hello, how ya doin’?” works wonders for the other’s disposition.
I looked it up in one of the science dictionaries regarding taxonomy. You know, that stuff that originated with Linnaeus? Binomial nomenclature? No? Okay, Linnaeus developed a system, using mostly Latin and Greek roots, of identifying every living creature (and many fossilized ones) by Genus and species. Specifically I have in mind Homo sapiens sapiens (although sometimes I wonder whether we merit the subspecies ‘sapiens’). Homo, belonging to the Genus of humans, and sapiens, belonging to the species ‘wise’ or ‘knowledgeable’. (An ancestor of Homo sapiens was Homo erectus. It means ‘upright human’, so no jokes, please).
But I see nothing about Homo sapiens flavius, or Homo sapiens albus or Homo sapiens fulvus or Homo sapiens rufus or Homo sapiens atricolor (in order: yellow, white, brown, red, black). Nor did I find anything regarding Homo sapiens catholicus, or Homo sapiens muslimius, or Homo sapiens judaicus, or Homo sapiens sinedeus. Not a word about Homo sapiens altus or Homo sapiens parvus, or Homo sapiens calvitius or Homo sapiens pilosus (again in order: tall, small, bald, hairy). Nowhere do I find Homo sapiens democratius or Homo sapiens republicanius or Homo sapiens tercerapartius.
Okay, you’re getting the idea. There is only Homo sapiens sapiens. Life is hard enough without brawling over inconsequentialities. Get a grip.
Transmission ends, as my friend Terrie Leigh Relf likes to say.
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SPECIFIC STUFF
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THE MARTIAN WAVE AND THE FIFTH DI…UPDATE
REPEATING: The March 2025 issue of The Martian Wave and the April 2025 issue of The Fifth Di… will be the last issues of the respective publications by Hiraeth Publishing. It is possible that another small press will pick them up; we’ll keep you posted on that development. Submissions will continue to be read for suitability for two of our other publications: Shelter of Daylight, and Cosmic Crime Stories.
SHELTER OF DAYLIGHT UPDATE
New guidelines for Shelter of Daylight are posted at: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/shelter-of-daylight
The new submissions address is shelterdaylight@yahoo.com
COSMIC CRIME STORIES UPDATE
New guidelines for Cosmic Crime Stories are posted at: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/cosmic-crime-stories-guidelines
The new submissions address is cosmiccrimestories@yahoo.com
DRABBLE CONTEST:
Drabble Harvest #13—Hunting With the Wolves is still under way. Start putting pencil to paper or stylus to clay tablet. Guidelines are posted here and should be read: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/drabble-contest
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ICYMI: ANNOUNCING A NEW IMPRINT FROM HIRAETH PUBLISHING
Doubleday had an imprint called Image Books, which published certain specific titles. Signet (an imprint itself of the New American Library) had an imprint called Mentor, which specialized in Classic works such as the Iliad. Fawcett had Crest, which also specialized.
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Now Hiraeth Books has an imprint called Into The Light. Books under this imprint will focus on Christianity. Currently, we are open to submissions to a digest called MEDITATIONS. See below. The first novel under Into The Light, “Miracle at the Foundry,” was released in September. It is to be noted that this imprint in no way affects our genre publications under Hiraeth Publishing.
We have opened an e-mail address for Into The Light. It is into the light books @ gmail dot com. You will have to combine it. The editors who work at that address are: Teri Santitoro, Francis W. Alexander, and Tyree Campbell. Just below is the submissions blurb for Meditations.
ANNOUNCING A NEW ANTHOLOGY OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS…
The title of the anthology is MEDITATIONS: a Minimalist Poetry Anthology for Christians. We are looking for haiku and tanka written in the spirit of Christian love and peace. It is imperative that contributors read the guidelines.
Guidelines are posted and may be read here: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/meditations
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DIGITAL STORE UPDATE
We have two digital stores, one for PDFs, the other for ePubs. This is the link to our digital store: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/digital-store Come check out our titles!
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COLOR INTERIOR ART
Printing in color can be prohibitively expensive. However, the current issues of Drabble Harvest #11 and the Spring Illumen both feature color interiors. You’re invited to check them out.
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​SCIFAIKUEST NOVEMBER 2024 ONLINE
Edited by t.santitoro
This edition is now available on our site. It is not the same as the print edition. Come read and enjoy! Here’s the link: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/scifaikuest-online
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STORE SALES:
Next up, and at the risk of being somewhat repetitive, because we want our storytellers and poets to be read, and our artists to be seen:
THERE’S A SALE GOING ON!!!
BUY ALL THE BOOKS YOU WANT AND USE THIS 20% DISCOUNT CODE:
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BOOKS2024
(NOTE: ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, THIS CHANGES TO BOOKS2025)​
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THIS DISCOUNT CAN BE USED AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WISH,
SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT!
GO TO OUR SHOP AT WWW.HIRAETHSFFH.COM
NO MASKS, NO WAITING, AND WE NEVER CLOSE!
LASTLY, BOOKS MAKE GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENTS...
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THIS JUST IN!
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NEW RELEASES!
PARABNORMAL MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2024
Stories
The Uninvited Guest by Josh Reynolds
The Lake Takes a Drink by Patrick Wright
Down at the Castaway by Manny Frishberg and Edd Vick
Prodigal by R. C. Capasso
The Coral Spas by Daniel Crow
In the Realm of Shadow by Gina Easton
Lakefront Property by Keith LaFountaine
Barry’s Gate by Ann O’Mara Heyward
Doorways by J. S. Rogers
Druden Part 3 by Herika R. Raymer
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Poems
Rusalka by Christian Dickinson
Many Purrs by Adele Gardner
Blended Spirits by DJ Tyrer
Metamorphose: The Dark Door by Tanya Fillbrook
Paranormal Abyss by Denny E. Marshall
Phantoms by Gordon Linzner
Whispers and Shadows by Ivy B
I’m New Here Myself by Matt Betts
Veils by Scott J. Couturier
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Articles
Ghosts Can Exist! By Sonali Roy
The Most Haunted Places in Brazil by Livian Bonato
Permutations of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Denise Noe
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Illustrations
A Summoning of Fire (cover art) by Brian Quinn
Thorns of Life by Sonali Roy
Ordering Links - Print: ePub; PDF
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FIFTH DI... December 2024
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Features
Article: Speculative Fiction and Cultural Identity by Yuliia Vereta
Who’s Who
Short Stories
The Hydrogen Barrier by Gustavo Bondoni
On Board the U.S.S. Somoza by Alan Ira Gordon
Sky Shrieks by David Castlewitz
Helios by Zachary Grant
The Last Unicorn by Lisa Voorhees
Music Appreciation by Lindsey Duncan
Poetry
what say by Denise Noe
planetary conformity by Lee Clark Zumpe
Listening to Dandelions by George Anthony Kulz
A Century Divides Us by Lee Clark Zumpe
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Ordering Links: Print, PDF, ePub
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ICYMI
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SPACEPORTS & SPIDERSILK OCTOBER 2024
Spaceports & Spidersilk features science fiction and fantasy for ages 9 to 99. It presents adventures on other planets and in imaginary worlds. Inside these pages you’ll find visitors from other worlds, dragons, magic, and strange friends.
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Stories
A Halloween Murder by David Aronlee
The Other World by Cheryl J. Brown
A Graveyard Promise by Drew Alexander Ross
Near and Far by Laurel Hanson
Trail of the Dancing Dinosaur by Pamela Lee
Stay Cool Danny by Hala Dika
Poetry
The Hungry Vampire in Space by Gary Davis
Pointy Things by Adele Gardner
Little Ghost by Margaret Zotkiewicz
Haiku by Lisa Timpf
Outside the Alien’s Petting Zoo by Lauren McBride
Wicked Woods by Leigh Therriault
Illustrations
Illustrations by Michelle St. James
Ordering Links:
Print ($10.95); ePub ($2.99); PDF ($2.99)
THE HUNGUR CHRONICLES SAMHAIN 2024
Vampires on Earth and from Outer Space. Plus an article related to the persistent popularity of Dracula. Read with all the lights on and the windows closed.
The Tears of the Pontianak by Jim Mountfield
A Case of Taste by Duncan Shepard
Prosperity Rick by Francis W. Alexander
A Dream Too Far by Gary Davis
Where the Stars Don’t Shine by Robert Allen Lupton
Article
Why Dracula Rises Forever Undead by Denise Noe
Poetry
The Light Before Dawn by Gary Davis
Cold Comfort by Bill Sinyard
Amalthea by Terrie Leigh Relf
Ordering Links: Print; pdf; ePub
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FLASH DIGEST OCTOBER 2024
Science fiction, fantasy, ghost, romance, and spooky stories, all served up in small and easily-read portions. Thrill, chill, and don’t spill your wine or beer as you go through this potpourri of adventures.
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Stories
Chess With a Ghost by Stephen W. Chappell
Dead Mall by Paul Lonardo
Lovers in the Night-Time by Iseult Murphy
Ted by Richard E. Schell
The Man in the Chair by Mike Rader
Stood Still by Francis W. Alexander
Fit for a Queen by Pamela Love
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Illustrations
Symbiote by Amanda Bergloff
Moon Bathing by Iseult Murphy
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MIRACLE AT THE FOUNDRY BY TOBY CAMPBELL
At the Anthony Lost Foundry, Leah has lost her way and has asked for help. Eric is assigned to be her advisor. As the official encounters proceed, Leah finds more and more questions and doubts; Eric dissipates most of these, but the final answers have been saved for last, when they discover what God has in mind for them both.
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Into the Light Books is an Imprint of Hiraeth Publishing
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DARK AS LIFE 2
Dark As Life features dark stories of trying to stay alive under dismal living conductions. Some of those conditions are created by ourselves, others are created for us. A teenage girl is punished for her interest in science fiction. A traveler comes home to a place she has never been. A revenant seeks revenge against her enemies and her friends. You’ll find all this and more on these pages. Turn them carefully.
THE RED FOIL by t.santitoro
When Soefee Sparrow’s roommate and ex-lover, Tayla Block, goes missing aboard a space mining station, Sparrow—a rocket-horse jockey—suddenly finds herself under suspicion of murder. Despite the mining company's main source of income—megatons of industrial minerals and gemstones—no one but Soefee seems to be searching for their leading geologist. Were gemstones being stolen from the mining company? Did it have anything to do with Block’s disappearance? Why was everyone being so tight-lipped? What happened to Tayla Block, and why wasn't anything being done to find her?
Enter Jicob Elfrendini, an undercover agent for IBCP, a division of Law Enforcement employed to ensure against the theft of valuable gems. But Elfrendini has secrets of his own. And then a woman’s dead body is found at the bottom of a mine shaft and, together, Soefee and Jicob must work to find out who killed Tayla Block—and WHY?
Ordering Links: Print ($11.95): PDF ($3.99)
THE FUTURE ADVENTURES OF BAILEY BELVEDERE
By Tyree Campbell
As the societies of Earth collapse into chaos and destruction, Bailey Belvedere, a U.S. Army Intelligence officer fighting for her very survival, steals aboard an alien spacecraft, and soon finds herself given the authority and power by a superior alien entity to intervene in various problems in the Galaxy. Along the way she frees a world from interstellar slave traffickers, deals with an AI who becomes pregnant, inadvertently destroys a waffle house, fights against the abductors of a special child, and generally finds herself in some sort of trouble one moment to the next.
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Without further ado, then: browse, read, buy, enjoy. If you have any questions or comments, send them to us at hiraethsubs at yahoo dot com. See you in January!
Tyree Campbell
Storyteller and Managing Editor
December 2024
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