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Hiatus Reminder
Hello lovely listeners!
This is just a reminder that Furballd is on hiatus while Ringo and Sepko finish this semester of university. We don’t have an exact date just yet, but we should be back with another episode in late November or early December. We are also working on making some improvements to our podcast format and the website, so if you have any suggestions or ideas then we would love to hear from you.
Remember that you can always email us at furballdletters@gmail.com or post on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Furballd or our twitter account @Furballd.
Bye for now, but not forever!
A Boy Becomes A Man… And A Dragon?
He Walks With Dragons is the first book in a new fantasy series of the same name by author and poet Stanley S. Thornton. As he points out, unlike your average fantasy series this does not take place in a fantasy land — it imagines dragons in our actual world, influencing human history and human evolution. “Draig, a boy on the verge of his manhood, is summoned to the majestic mountain by the Great Ones. There he finds out he is about to transcend the ages and risk his life to prevent the destruction of mankind. Born into the naïve innocence of ancient man, Draig lives a simple pastoral existence in a quiet, small village. But one day he is flung on a magical journey into a forbidden new world. There Draconos, a dragon, befriends the boy, training him in the art of warfare. From this day forward, the young boy finds himself in awe at the wonders the world holds for him. Not only has Draig become a man, but he is living like a dragon and learning their mystical powers… And when the time comes, will Draig be willing to lay down his life for the sake of saving the dragons? And when the dragons are gone, where will he go?” He Walks With Dragons and The Staff And The Orb, the 2nd book in the planned 4-book series, are available now. Visit the author’s web site to find out more about the series and when the next books are coming.
image c. 2014 Mystic Dragon Publishing
Anyone here know any custom fursuit bandanna makers?
I'm currently in queue for a suit and would love to find a maker for this! Thank you!
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Any good clean wallpapers?
Made another character for drawings and such. This is Evaliana, the fox/bat. What do you all think?
Social stigma with furry/anthro art?
I know this has been brought up many times in the past, but I got thinking again about it. I'm sure many artists can relate, but I feel that the genre of anthro animal art within the last 10 years has been built up as taboo in our society. Unfortunately, what was once regarded as simple cartoon anthro art is now heavily defined as "furry" as the fandom is busting into the mainstream. There's a huge double standard when franchises like TMNT are full anthro humanoids, are widely well received, and mainstream as it gets. Trying to explain this to the haters doesn't always sink in. The severe knee-jerk reaction and hostility to anthro art just blows my mind. Yet, there are millions of people that enjoy these types of characters (Bugs Bunny, Sonic, Mickey Mouse, Rocket Raccoon) yet don't even have a clue about the term "furry."
I've been in a place where I've felt embarrassed about what I draw, and am reluctant to show it around to even family members (and it's not even sexual). I feel like the more I continually draw this style of art, the more my friends around me are whispering assumptions and stereotypes. It's so sad that when some people look at art, "if it was just human", it'd be so much more popular and well received.
Thoughts?
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S4 Episode 1 – Outsiders Ask Questions - Roo and Tugs are back to kick off season 4! Joining us to celebrate are Plain Jane, her percious ratty, and Alex Kirry (host of local radio station KSL's Nightside Project). Alex asks everyone all kinds of question
NOW LISTEN!
NOTE: We would like to thank Margaret Cho and Jim Short for allowing us to share part of their episode detailing their feelings on Robin's passing. If you would like to hear the rest of it, or are interested in their awesome podcast, check out the Monsters of Talk Website!
Special Thanks
Plane Jane & Her Ratty
Alex Kirry
Koakai, for the ident
Music and Breaks
Opening theme: Fredrik Miller– Cloud Fields (Radio Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. Used with permission. (Buy a copy here – support your fellow furs!)
Space News Music: Fredrik Miller – Orbit. USA: Bandcamp, 2013. Used with permission. (Buy a copy here – support your fellow furs!)
Closing: Fredrik Miller – Cloud Fields (Chill Out Mix). USA: Bandcamp, 2011. Used with permission. (Buy a copy here – support your fellow furs!)
Next episode: We are planning treats for you, so stick around and check back by October 10 for our next topic! S4 Episode 1 – Outsiders Ask Questions - Roo and Tugs are back to kick off season 4! Joining us to celebrate are Plain Jane, her percious ratty, and Alex Kirry (host of local radio station KSL's Nightside Project). Alex asks everyone all kinds of question
Ep 31 – Networking at RF - The Fangs and Fonts crew went to RainFurrest 2014 and recorded a panel on networking. How to connect with writers and publishers, what can networking do for you, and other discussions about the community. Afterwards we pull the
The Fangs and Fonts crew went to RainFurrest 2014 and recorded a panel on networking. How to connect with writers and publishers, what can networking do for you, and other discussions about the community. Afterwards we pull the attendees up close for a short open discussion.
Email: podcast@fangsandfonts.com
Twitter: @fangsandfonts
Fangs and Fonts
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Ep 31 – Networking at RF - The Fangs and Fonts crew went to RainFurrest 2014 and recorded a panel on networking. How to connect with writers and publishers, what can networking do for you, and other discussions about the community. Afterwards we pull the attendees up close [...]
A rather nice picture of my face, courtesy of the ever talented Harmony Heartstrings.
You have no idea how much time was lost to this
At Micheals and saw these How To Draw books
Furfunding Week in Review 10-5-14
This week’s illustration is from the art book and card set, Fire Dragons and Other Rare Ember Creatures,
I’m at a loss on semi-furry celebrity artist Dave Smith’s kickstarter, “Cerebus Archive Number 2.” I am totally unclear on the concept, I do not even have a roadmap to the concept. I know what we are selling here–a 16-page portfolio. I do not know what we are raising money for. Or how much is needed. $800 is needed, I think, or $40,000. The first kickstarter ran some time in May, and was successful–I guess? taking in $33,000 over its goal of $800., although actually the goal was $20,000, so we’re golden. Or not. I don’t know.
Apparently backers get a number, and that number is transferable. Which is good, I’ve backed a great many kickstarters and I haven’t gotten a number yet. So that’s a thing.
How much does he need? How much will he receive? What is the roadmap to success? Did we win? I think we won.
In six months the grim little aardvark has taken over $51,000 in Kickstarter pledges, which is kind of amazing on its own, but I have no…idea…what he actually wants. WHAT DO YOU WANT, AARDVARK?
Ahem. I’m a little sleep deprived and high on Dayquil. That’s my excuse.
Reviews this week: The beautiful illustrated Victorian/Indian mystery, The Unlucky Fox.
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For a “complete” list of furry/fur-friendly crowdfunding projects, check out the Project Page and Patreon Page! New Projects ArtBABEL (Ends: 10/16/2014)
Luminous, animal/fantasy art illustration and book with gently surreal imagery.
Note Cards for a Happy Mailbox (Ends: 10/25/2014)
80s and 90s esque kitty cat lineart illustrations and postcards. Cute stuff, hard to describe!
The Unlucky Fox (Ends: 11/1/2014)
The illustrated Victorian Englishfox in India adventures of a young fox unravelling a family mystery and conspiracy.
The Green Ember (Ends: 11/3/2014)
Illustrated “Redwall” esque children’s book–sword-carrying rabbits on a daring quest. Very pretty visuals!
Past its $10000 goal!
Secret Agent 00K9 (Ends: 10/28/2014)
Sort of a weiner dog James Bond. The number of bad dog puns here is crazy over the top.
Corgi Tales Books (Ends: 10/29/2014)
Cute little corgies in an illlustrated educational series. C is ALWAYS for ‘Corgi.’
Major Nature: Guardian of the Great Woods Forest (Ends: 11/9/2014)
An illustrated short story collection for kids, featuring a pretty awesome bear
Cerebus Archive #2 (Ends: 10/25/2014)
An ongoing fundraising effort to raise money for the restoration and preservation of the CEREBUS 6,000 page graphic novel story.
I really, really, really don’t understand what this kickstarter is selling. Sorry. I assume fans of Cerebus the Aardvark will be able to figure it out.
Samurai Chef Print Edition (Ends: 10/27/2014)
Fighting manga monkey cooking comic action GO!
The mayamada.com label is an interesting one. It’s a combined manga/clothing brand. Of course tees with webcomic characters are not a unique concept, but it’s unusual to see the two ideas evolving together. Also, the leopard chef is kind of hot.
A Year of Questorverse (Ends: 12/3/2014)
The raccoony adventures of Quentyn Quinn–in SPAAACE (or in Hyrule possibly)
Not in love with this one, but it seems on topic. Pledge level just a bit high and going with the maximum pledge time on Kickstarter.
Fursuit Kit (Patent Pending) (Ends: 10/28/2014)
Simple, brightly-colored fursuit partial DIY kit.
The biggest flaw I see in this one is the illustration that shows what’s in the fursuit kit kind of highlights the lack of a need for a fursuit kit at the list price.
Fruitsuit Creations (No close date)
Capital funding for Fruitsuit Creations, a newish fursuiting company on gofundme.
Fire Dragons and Other Rare Creatures Book and Playing Cards (Ends: 10/31/2014)
Glowing gemlike illustrations of fantasy creatures in artbook and playing cards
One Night Ultimate Werewolf Daybreak (Ends: 11/28/2014)
New roles for Werewolf, with cute illustrations!
I cannot easily express how ‘done’ I am with Werewolf. But I do like the illustrations on this one.
Toys
Rio full color vinyl figure (Ends: 11/1/2014)
Collaboration between Michael Vega and Studio Cute: a 9″ figurine of Rio the Lion
Wulves (Ends: 10/28/2014)
Super-cutesy training/breeding pet game filled with wolves. Ahem, Wulves.
The Real World of the Dragoonies (Ends: 11/27/2014): What is a Dragoonie? You don’t want to know, and you probably don’t want your child exposed to them. They’re a bit like dragons, and a bit like “Grey” aliens, but mostly they’re like a “Good Job!” sticker in fifth grade art class.
…Just for funMegaman X the Movie (Ends: 11/1/2014): Nobody else has pledged for this one, but the middle-aged guy in a MegaMan costume is probably worth the price of admission. Also, fun with copyright infringement.
Kult of God Cutlery (Ends: 11/29/2014): This is silly, but I’m loving it: over-the-top, decadent fantasy cutlery knives and forks for eating like you’re on an album cover.
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