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Episode 16 – Rejection How to deal with rejection and learning to take criticism Original Air Date: Mar 9, 2014 Ep 16 – Rejection - Episode 16 – Rejection How to deal with rejection and learning to take criticism Original Air Date: Mar 9, 2014

Episode 15 – Words, Words, Words – Pt 2 Guests @IanusJWolf and @AsheValisca talk about avoiding certain words! Original Air Date: Feb 27, 2014 Ep 15 – Word, Word, Words Pt 2 - Episode 15 – Words, Words, Words – Pt 2 Guests @IanusJWolf and @AsheValisca talk about avoiding certain words! Original Air Date: Feb 27, 2014

Episode 14 – What Makes a Writer What does being a writer mean to you? Does professionalism count in the fandom? Original Air Date: Feb 7, 2014 Ep 14 – What Makes a Writer - Episode 14 – What Makes a Writer What does being a writer mean to you? Does professionalism count in the fandom? Original Air Date: Feb 7, 2014

Episode 13 – Writing Groups We talk about having a writing group Original Air Date: Jan 2014 Ep 13 – Writing Groups - Episode 13 – Writing Groups We talk about having a writing group Original Air Date: Jan 2014

Episode 12 – Beta Got Back We discuss Beta reading and read out our Christmas stories. Original Air Date: Jan 14, 2014 Ep 12 – Beta Got Back - Episode 12 – Beta Got Back We discuss Beta reading and read out our Christmas stories. Original Air Date: Jan 14, 2014

Episode 11 – F*ck it, ship it We talk about the steps you should go through when submitting your story. Original Air Date: Dec 22, 2013 Ep 11 – F— it, Ship it - Episode 11 – F*ck it, ship it We talk about the steps you should go through when submitting your story. Original Air Date: Dec 22, 2013

First Aureo calls in to complain that no-one has eaten him yet, followed by a call from s0ph0s to discuss the recent Telegram Cryptocurrency SEC ruling. Then Artconomy joins us to talk about updates to their platform and how the marketplace has been affected by COVID-19. We follow that up with a chonky roundup, plus some news.

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Link Roundup:

• Furry Fandom and the Internet forced back to roots by viral outbreak
• Papermag: How furries are affected by COVID-19
• Isolation Station – Furry DJs
• FurScience 2020 webinar
• BBC’s recent article on polyamory
• Finish State Media suggests making a fursona to cope with COVID-19
• Samantha B’s Full Frontal covers furries
• Folding@Home is blowing up with COVID-19 support
• FurCast folding@home team
• Bad Dragon sends Beastars voice actor free merch
• Interview with Beastars opening animation team
• US Product Safety Commission acknowledges fans of Quinn the Quarantine fox
• Telegram ICO — SEC prevails, Telegram restrained from issuing Grams
  • PDF Ruling
• Coyotes on the streets of San Francisco
• We’ve reached the “horny for Mufasa” stage of quarantine
• Frolic Party

News:

• Russian Theater to Continue Performances for One Person at a Time
• Man Asked to Turn down Music Chases Neighbor with Sword
• Plague Inc. to create new game mode to stop the spread of diseases instead of creating it.

[Live] Quarantine Quartet

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We discuss writing processes and what we do before typing those first words of a new story Original Air Date: Nov 23, 2013 Ep 10 – Writing How do - We discuss writing processes and what we do before typing those first words of a new story Original Air Date: Nov 23, 2013

We discuss what makes a character more than a cardboard cutout Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2013 Ep 9 – Character Development - We discuss what makes a character more than a cardboard cutout Original Air Date: Nov 15, 2013

We try and discuss the genre of Cyberpunk Original Air Date: Oct 27, 2013 Ep 8 – Cyberpunk - We try and discuss the genre of Cyberpunk Original Air Date: Oct 27, 2013

Listen to writers at Rain Furrest 2013 talk about all things. Original Air Date: Oct 13, 2013 Ep 7 – SWS – Skin Ditch - Listen to writers at Rain Furrest 2013 talk about all things. Original Air Date: Oct 13, 2013

Roland and Ocean have too much to drink at Furthest North Original Air Date: Sep 27, 2013 Ep 6 – Nuts at FN - Roland and Ocean have too much to drink at Furthest North Original Air Date: Sep 27, 2013

We discuss dictionary changes, slang, word choices and other languages. Original Air Date: Sep 15, 2013 Ep 5 – Words, words, words - We discuss dictionary changes, slang, word choices and other languages. Original Air Date: Sep 15, 2013

Here’s episode 4 – Review This! Find out why reviewing is important and why you should do it! Review us if you want! Original Air Date: Aug 30, 2013 Ep 4 – Review This - Here’s episode 4 – Review This! Find out why reviewing is important and why you should do it! Review us if you want! Original Air Date: Aug 30, 2013

Episode 3 – A Matter of Perspective We discuss different story POVs and then talk about hybrids Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2013 Ep 3 – A Matter of Perspective - Episode 3 – A Matter of Perspective We discuss different story POVs and then talk about hybrids Original Air Date: Aug 16, 2013

Forlorn, by Aaron B. is yet another dragon/dragonslayer romance story. Though I must admit I haven’t seen too many male/male stories of that particular subgenre. We start with a prologue showing our protagonist’s father in battle with a nine-foot tall anthropomorphic dragon, thus establishing the sort of legacy Tyler Brant has to live up to before he’s even introduced. The next chapter picks up twenty years later when Tyler has just been knighted, and seeking to prove himself; he’s dispatched almost immediately to investigate rumors of a dragon. However, the dragon he finds, Orpheus, turns out to be utterly disinterested in ravaging the countryside. Instead, Tyler and Orpheus have a somewhat civil conversation, which leads to something further…Meanwhile, a corrupt knight back in the kingdom thinks he might make a better ruler than the current queen.The setting seems based on a standard Medieval European Fantasy world with some more fairy tale elements. It’s populated by a blend of humans and fantasy creatures ranging in anthropomorphism from talking wolves to bird-man griffins, not particularly consistent. Whether it’s intended to be the “real world” sometime in the past or an alternate universe is unclear. There are a couple references to real world places, such as “European dragon,” “Russian symphony,” and “Molotov cocktail,” but given those would be anachronistic to the time period I could assume they were translation conventions for similar things in their world. On the other hand the few references to religion mention “gods” instead of “God”. I will give Aaron B. props for writing no taboo about homosexuality; too many fantasy authors seem to assume that a setting without Abrahamic religion would also make sodomy a capital offense. In this book nobody makes a fuss when Tyler asks out another knight early on; he just gets let down lightly.I found the first half of the book rather slow; then at the halfway point it picks up speed and races to the climax, which is resolved by the 80% point. After that we just get a slow denouement and Orpheus’ journal, which reveals his previously hinted at backstory as a cursed human. Moving the part where Tyler finds Orpheus’ journal earlier into the story might have helped with the book’s pacing issues, instead tacking it onto the end just feels like padding. Or Tyler could have read a little bit more of the journal each time he went to visit Orpheus, stringing the reader along with gradual revelations.In all, Forlorn has potential, but I feel Aaron B. published it too quickly. I’d like to read it again after a few more passes with an editor.

From Sinister Stoat Press and edited by Weasel comes Dread Volume I, a collection of stories showing “the sinister side of furry fiction”. There’s no story quite like a horror story, and nothing quite so challenging to write as flash fiction. Weasel says, “I could tell you to tread with caution. Every other horror project carries the same warning. Instead, dive in. Head first. Explore each quick grenade carelessly; the ride is only as bumpy as you make it.” I loved this in the forward, so I put the lights on low and gave this a read late at night, right before bed. Let’s see which stories had the most explosive impacts!“My First Fursuit” - Nathanial “LeCount” EdwardsFursuits, absolutely adorable right? Of course there’s plenty of fursuits on the scarier side, but this story shows this on a whole new level. If you’re already a fox, what would a fursuit really be? Perhaps it would be fur stolen from another anthro living in your world like this tale. It left a lingering sense of creepiness after reading, a well written piece! “Cat Problems” - James StoneWe all know someone that has a lot of cats and loves them all. But what happens when those cats slowly pass away? It can be quite difficult to deal with the loss of a loved fuzzy companion. Roger is facing just such a situation and finds himself surprised by the sudden new company he ends up keeping. I fell into the twist of this story in the best of ways.“Carlyle” - T. Thomas AbernathyThis was such a satisfying read! It is amazing how colorful and fantastic a story was told with so few words to do so. The pieces to the puzzle that make this story were laid out so masterfully at the perfect pace, ending with an excellent crescendo. I don’t want to spoil it by accident, so just go and make sure to read it! “Dinner Guest” - Stacy BenderIf you’ve ever had to go knocking on a door, trying to see why you couldn’t seem to get a response from a close loved one, this story should leave you on edge once you’re done reading. An innocent moment can quickly turn into something you don’t expect and this story shows that quite well.“Truth or Dare” - Thurston Howl & K.C. Alpinus A story written in the second person? It’s not easy to get right, but I think this story manages it in a novel way. You’re forced to face the horror first hand and not in the way you expect. Through a simple game of Truth or Dare the story slowly evolves in front of you and I’m quite sure the ending will get you good.“Relax” - Ceildih NewburyIt’s almost unfair to take such words as “just relax” and make me have to think back to a horror story when I hear them the rest of my life! Between this and never being able to look at a yoga session the same way ever again, this story packs a punch! “Monster in the Basement” - Alice CrawfordWritten in the style of a forum post/creepypasta, this story follows a saber toothed tiger house sitting for a friend before they hear a loud noise coming from the basement. Noises when you should be alone get one of two reactions: no worry at all, or a spike of fear. This story shows the latter reaction may always be the best. “Insomnia” - Alison CybeWho hasn’t had a night when they couldn’t seem to get to sleep? Some folks might try a cup of warm milk, deep breathing exercises, or any number of things to try and fight off insomnia. Perhaps you could simply count sheep, or visualize something else in your head. This story explores the latter option and just how dangerous that might be.“My Roommate’s Locks” - HypetaphSometimes people can lose things, perhaps they’re just absent minded. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if that missing sock, misplaced toothbrush, or that book you just can’t remember where you put it was caused by something more? This story surprised me with its twist and I have to say I enjoyed the feeling a good bit. Some horror is meant to make you jump; this story leaves you with uneasiness that isn’t easy to explain away. “Red Velvet” - George SquaresGrowing pains, something everyone seems to go through. If you’re a deer however, it might be a bit tougher when you get the migraine of your first set of antlers coming in. "Red Velvet" follows a young deer at 4H Camp and how he grows his new huge antlers, comes to hate them, and ends up losing them in quite the unexpected way. It’s a classic horror story out in the dark woods while camping, a perfect way to finish the anthology.---Unsurprisingly after reading ten great examples of horror I couldn’t just turn off the lights and drift off to an easy sleep. These flash fiction tales make for quick spooky reading that can be picked up and read in an evening and you won’t want to put them down until you’re done! Unless a story scares you off of course... I have to recommend this book to anyone that wants to enjoy the thrill only good horror can bring.