HIRAETH PUBLISHING’S
JUNE 2025 NEWSLETTER
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81 YEARS AGO
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On 6 June 1944, or two months and a week before I was born, the armies of the Grand Alliance (much of it American, but including major units from many European countries) stormed ashore in the final push to defeat the National Socialist horror. It was a long slog, and not without some downs as well as ups—the Battle of the Bulge comes immediately to mind—and some mistakes, including those of hubris, as depicted in the movie A Bridge Too Far. The worst was saved until last: the liberation of the slaughter camps, the emaciated bodies, the pervasive smell like that you find in a dentist’s office after a hard day’s drilling, the notion that humans (a term used loosely) could do this to other human beings.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
But we only killed one head of the snake; the Medusa of Socialism has others. Even back in 1944 there was another land, now called Russia, which institutionalized Socialism. It failed, as all Socialist states fail eventually, but it left in place the power structure that serviced continuing dictatorship, as we see today. So we fast-forward to today, and what do we find?
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We read the headlines, and we read between the headlines of those stories that are not usually reported. We know of the virtually compulsory (parental pressure, right?) mutilation of children’s genitalia; we know of “women” wanking off in girls’ and women’s bathrooms; we know of “women” in women’s sports; we know of freedom of speech for some but not for others; we know of the recent firebombing of Jews; we know of vehicles serially torched; we know of riots in which people were killed, property destroyed, and stores looted; we know the threats and dangers posed by allowing anyone at all into our country; we know of Catholics being investigated for preferring the traditional Latin Mass; we know of parents being investigated for protesting the presentation of age-inappropriate material (i.e., porn) to kindergarten and first grade; we know of the prosecution and jailing of peaceful demonstrators against child-murder clinics while nothing happens to the violent demonstrators favoring the slaughter of Jews. And what are we told? It’s just social justice, righting longstanding wrongs.
None of these situations, and others, seems directly linked to Socialism. What they are linked to is the mutilation of our culture so that eventually a dictatorship can be installed.
So: I’m 80 years old. I’m pretty much limited to speaking out, although I hope to be present at certain demonstrations in the near future (my walker is on standby). You lot are younger, more energetic, and in more danger. Me, the odds are that given my age I’m going to die relatively soon, if not immediately, although that’s totally up to God; you will have to live in the society that you allow the Socialists to create.
Bonne chance…
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THIS IS A NEWSLETTER, SO NOW WE MUST RETURN TO OUR REGULAR PROGRAMMING…
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New guidelines for Shelter of Daylight are posted at: https://www.hiraethsffh.com/shelter-of-daylight
The new submissions address is shelterdaylight@yahoo.com
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
JUPITER’S EYE
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Jupiter’s Eye is a digest of science fiction and fantasy and (very few) darker short stories, poems, and art. It is published in April, August, and December. In general, there will be three stories, three poems, three illustrations, and one article in each issue, so competition will be intense. Editors are the Hiraeth Staff. We look forward to seeing your work. Guidelines are posted here: www.hiraethsffh.com/jupiter-s-eye-guidelines
ELDER THINGS EXPEDITIONS
Elder Things Expeditions is the seventh in our series of Lovecraftian anthologies. In it, we explore three sections of time in exploration of Antarctica leading to revelations about the nature of the denizens, normal and paranormal, residing there. Reference can be made to funding by Miskatonic University, but be careful how you deal with the names and events that may be protected by copyright. Pay rate for stories is at least semi-pro. Guidelines, which must be read, are posted here: Elder Things Expeditions | Hiraeth Publishing
DRABBLE CONTEST:
Drabble Harvest #14: The Witch’s Broom is now open for submissions. Be sure to read the guidelines at Drabble Contest | Hiraeth Publishing
ICYMI: ANNOUNCING A NEW IMPRINT FROM HIRAETH PUBLISHING
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.
ICYMI: 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 REMINDER
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! We add more each month!
COLOR INTERIOR ART
Printing in color can be prohibitively expensive. However, the current issues of Drabble Harvest #11 and the Winter (January) Illumen both feature color interiors. You’re invited to check them out. We expect to continue this process with Drabble Harvest, Illumen, and a few other publications, such as Flash Digest.
SCIFAIKUEST MAY 2025 ONLINE EDITION
Edited by t.santitoro
This edition is 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
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!!!
IT’S STILL GOING ON!!!
BUY ALL THE BOOKS YOU WANT AND USE THIS 20% DISCOUNT CODE:
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GO TO OUR SHOP AT WWW.HIRAETHSFFH.COM
NO MASKS, NO WAITING, AND WE NEVER CLOSE!
LASTLY, BOOKS MAKE GOOD HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS…
NEW RELEASES: WHAT’S NEW?
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THE HUNGUR CHRONICLES WALPURGISNACHT 2025
The suckers are back! Vampires on Earth and from Outer Space. Plus an article related to the persistent popularity of Dark Shadows. Read with all the lights on and the windows closed.
Stories
Something Else Came Through by Gary Davis
Identity by Duncan Shepard
The Wishing Star by Jason Lairamore
The Man in the Brown Coat by Peter Glazebrook
Last Supper by Keech Ballard
The Thieves of Joy by Bill Sinyard
Article
Dark Shadows: The Soap Opera, the Horror Show by Denise Noe
Poetry
Days and Nights in Providence by Sandy DeLuca
Three Vampaiku by Debby Feo
Cover art: Blood Fall by Brian Quinn
PARABNORMAL MAGAZINE JUNE 2025
parABnormal Magazine features stories that focus on the paranormal, including ghosts, spectres, witchcraft, the afterlife, and the occasional bit of dark magic. This issue also includes three articles related to paranormal activities. Read this magazine with all the lights on…
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Stories
Who Put Bella Down the Wych Elm by Jasper Kent
Aswang by Michael Bitanga
O’Garretty’s Companion by Sam Hicks
The Hungry Man by David O’Mahony
Something Lost by Gregory Meece
The Priest of Hvalsey by K. T. Booker
The Astrakhan Coat by Piertommaso Spagnuolo
The Window-Room by Jen Mierisch
Poems
Haunted by You by C. Payne
The Gift by Renee Cronley
Charon by Christian Dickinson
Will o’ the Wisp by Sarah Cannavo
Walk On by Alan Hardy
Watching by DJ Tyrer
Articles
The Wonder of “The Thing on the Fourble Board” by Denise Noe
Dying Is Easy – Coming Back Is Hard by Anonymous as told to Alice Ward
Illustrations
Nature’s Chandelier by Sonali Roy
Skull Crow by Warren Muzak
Shoe Tree by Warren Muzak
Cover art: Christina May
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SPACEPORTS & SPIDERSILK JUNE 2025
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 Bit O’ the Sun by Pamela Love
Ideas from the Dry Ocean by Joshua James Jordan
Wind Riders of the Perimosphere by CJ Erick
The Cursed Coin by Monica Goertzen Hertlein
Deep Breath by Aliza Keefer
The Best Ice Cream in the Universe by Russell Fee
Poetry
The Cackling Clown by Erica Chester
How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower by Lisa Timpf
Grilled Cheese for Sea Monsters by Michael Flowers
Eating in Zero Gravity by Eric Taylor
Intergalactic Grocery Shopping by Lauren McBride
Good Morning! by Jono Mischkot
Illustrations
Sea Serpent by Vonnie Winslow Crist
Dragonflies by Vonnie Winslow Crist
THE TELEMPATH BY T.SANTITORO
This is the first book in The Crojan Chronicles Series.
When a young newlywed with extraordinary mental powers is abducted and sold on the galaxy’s black market, the galactic government is suddenly made aware of a human slave trading operation and a secret army of androids bent on destroying humanity.
ICYMI:
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(THE FUTURE ADVENTURES OF) SIENNE VHARTAN
Sienne Vhartan, an alien from Valange, has been deliberately marooned on Earth after being sent there seven centuries ago to study Earth’s civilizations. Now that things have fallen apart, and civilizations no longer exists, she wants to go home. To do that, she needs someone who is skilled at fixing things—so she thumbs a ride with Kevan Duffy, an incredulous ne’er-do-well on his way back to his cave. Promised physical and mental enhancements in return for his assistance, he agrees to help her.
Once in space, they fight injustice, slave trafficking, toxic waste, and bureaucracy, with devastating but dangerous effect. The road is bumpy and log-jammed, and survival is never guaranteed. But when did that ever stop Sienne?
DRABBLE HARVEST #13: HUNTING WITH THE WOLVES
Welcome to a collection of 100-word tales of hunting with the wolves. Our writers’ imaginations worked overtime on this one. Find out what really happens in the wild during the full moon. Learn the arcane secrets of the recorders of lupine history. You’ll find humor and serious points in these stories. So take a load off and escape this world for a little while. With a kickin’ cover by Richard E. Schell.
JUPITER’S EYE APRIL 2025
Jupiter’s Eye features science fiction and fantasy stories, art, articles, and an occasional poem. This first issue includes stories of training for the post-apocalypse; a world gone haywire; and an essay on horror roles.
Features
“A Stop At Willoughby” Exposes the Horror Possible in the Male Role and in Foolish Nostalgia by Denise Noe
Novelettes
Uncle Ty’s Army
Breathing Real Air by Casey Richards-Bradt
Short Stories
Sponged by James Dick
Poems
Shepherds by Yuliia Vereta
COSMIC CRIME STORIES APRIL 2025
Crimes of some form will be with us as long as there are laws to break. Technology helps solve those crimes. But those solutions will always be found by the ones who get down and dirty—the detectives. Come see what the future holds for the dark side of law & order.
Novelette
Inverted Centers by Tyree Campbell
Short Stories
The Neighbor by Alice Baburek
The Supervisor by Christian Riley
Bolthole by Damir Salkovic
A Clean Kill by C. W. Stevenson
In the Shadows of Justice by Richard E. Schell
Illustrations
Night in the City by Brian Quinn
SCIFAIKUEST MAY 2025
Scifaikuest is a quarterly digest of minimalist poetry, such as haiku, scifaiku, tanka, cherita, fibonacci, haibun, senryu, gogyoka, saturne, and others. Also included are articles relevant to poetry and to minimalist poetry. In this issue:
Cover art by Richard E. Schell
The Richard E. Schell Page
The Rita Melissano Page
The John Dromey Page
…and much more!!
SHELTER OF DAYLIGHT MAY 2025
Shelter of Daylight features uplifting stories and poems in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Although some may start out down, they all finish in the sunlight at the end.
Features
The Protocol: A Book Review by Alan Ira Gordon
Short Stories
In These Hands by Lawrence Buentello
Close to the Wind by Gustavo Bondoni
Love After Death by Paul Lonardo
Flash Fiction
Trixie by K. S. Hardy
Tin Can by Debby Feo
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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 July!
Tyree Campbell
Storyteller and Managing Editor
June 2025
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