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TigerTails Radio Season 14 Episode 24. Join the Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/SQ5QuRf For a full preview of events and for previous episodes, please visit http://www.tigertailsradio.co.uk. See website for full breakdown of song credits, which is usually updated shortly after the show. If you like what we do and wish to throw some pennies our way to support us, please consider sending a little tip our way. https://streamlabs.com/tigertailsradio/tip * Please note, tips are made to support TigerTails Radio and are assumed as made with good faith, so are therefore non-refundable. Thank you for your support and understanding.

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Have we been missing something? There’s a back-story here that we’re not familiar with, but we definitely noticed the cover for Robyn Hood: The Children of Dr. Moreau, a new one-shot comic from Zenescope. “Unexplained disappearances lead Robyn deep beneath the New York City streets where something evil lurks. Robyn has faced these reptilian monsters before, but their mysterious new leader has made them deadlier than ever.” Hmm, those don’t look like reptiles on the cover, now do they? Not to us. Either way, it’s written by Joe Brusha, illustrated by Igor Vitorino, and available now.

image c. 2023 Zenescope Entertainment

Given the rise of AI generated images and stories across online spaces, the Furry Writers Guild would like to clarify its position on the matter.

The Furry Writers Guild stands for art created by real people, and therefore AI generated images or stories are not permitted in any guild space. This includes discussion on how to operate the algorithms. This rule has been in place in the Telegram and Discord chats since December 2022, but will now be enshrined in the Code of Conduct.

In addition to this, we will be updating the Membership Requirements to ensure that AI generated content is not used as evidence of publication history.
As such, stories generated or produced through any AI generator, algorithm, or program are not permissible for use in gaining membership status within the FWG.

Finally, the FWG will not actively promote any author, publication, or publisher that routinely uses AI generated images or stories. These authors and publications will not be promoted on social media, nor will they receive focus calls in guild chats. It will be at the discretion of the FWG staff whether such authors and publications appear on the Anthology Markets or other relevant lists.

All staff of the Furry Writers Guild would like to reaffirm their commitment to furthering the reach of furry fiction. We hope that the clarification of these rules and expectations help to reassure authors who are wary about the spread of AI generated fiction. It has no place within guild spaces, and we will be standing united with visual artists to ensure that furry art of all forms will remain created by real people.

Thank you for understanding and upholding these rules within guild spaces.
J.F.R. Coates

Sticking with Source Point Press, here’s how you put a new spin on an old fairy tale: Little Red Ronin, written by Garrett Gunn and illustrated by Kit Wallis. “A terrible beast has haunted the citizens of Poletown for decades. Although the monster hasn’t been seen in years, disappearances and gruesome killings still plague the townsfolk. Determined to clear her family name, Red hunts The Great Wolf in hopes of exonerating her grandmother, who lives in exile for spreading terrifying propaganda.” Once again the issues have been gathered together into a single trade paperback, available now from Simon & Schuster.

Image c. 2023 Source Point Press

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Moobarkfluff!  Taebyn is still too busy to be on the show, so Rayne Raccoon sits in again for the pup.  Doctor Who is a topic we discuss, we play a little this or that, Bearly has watched a lot of TV and Movies this week.  Cheetaro stops in with a movie review, and generally we have a nice visit.  Tune in for some casual fun with Bearly and Rayne. Moobarkfluff!

 

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Bearly Furcasting S3E37 - Rayne Raccoon, Doctor Who, Words, and Media

Awards season is coming around again, so we’ve compiled a reference list of all the original stories Zooscape published in 2022, along with approximate word counts.  If you haven’t read these yet, you’re in for a treat.  Please keep them in mind when considering which stories to nominate for awards this year:

Coyote Woman Sings the Blues by Marissa James (3,200 words)

Charley Coavins by Gretchen Tessmer (1,100 words)

The Swift-Footed Darling of the Rocks (Do NOT Actually Call Me That) by Marie Croke (2,800 words)

My Song Too Fierce by Emily Randolph-Epstein (3,000 words)

Harold’s Hook by Rebecca E. Treasure (700 words)

The Best Way to Procure Breakfast by Dana Vickerson (3,000 words)

The Sacrificial Mouse by Divyasri Krishnan (2,100 words)

Cat and Mouse by Gabriel Robinson (500 words)

What They Serve in Valhalla by David Sklar (2,400 words)

Drakopegasus by Jack Adam (500 words)

Mooncalf by Anna Madden (100 words)

Death is the Referee by Katlina Sommerberg (2,900 words)

Where Does It Hurt? by Amy Clare Fontaine (1,000 words)

The Power of Volcanic Love by Carol Scheina (900 words)

The Reunion by Kristen Hornung (500 words)

The Huli Jing of Chinatown by Wen Wen Yang (3,100 words)

Entanglement Solved by Stephen R. Loftus-Mercer (900 words)

Dear Papabear,

My brother (17) found the Furry Fandom last year, and my dad was fine with it, and my mom is kinda freaked out by it, and she has told me this but not my brother. I, on the other hand, have always been an advocate for how great and positive the Furry Fandom is and my brother has been really happy for that. My brother loved the Fandom so much I actually owe it to him that I became a Furry because I wanted to see what exactly about it made it so great. Looking back, I think the signs have always been there, and it feels nice to find a place I feel like I belong.

Now here's where my problem is I'm really embarrassed to tell my brother I'm a Furry because he might think I'm just trying to copy him or trying to make fun of him or that I'm ruining something special to him. I do want to tell him, though, because I feel like there is a lot of good memories we can make together doing something we both love.

So here is my question: How do I tell my brother I'm a Furry, especially since I don't want to hurt my relationship with him or my mom if she finds out, too? Anyway, thanks so much for your time and would be very grateful if you could help.

Logan (age 15)

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Hi, Logan,

Gosh, I would think your brother would be very happy that his sibling is also a furry and that they could share their furry experiences together. Why would you think otherwise? Are there instances in the past where he thought you were trying to imitate him? Younger siblings sometimes do have a rivalry. When I was little, I would follow my older sister around and try to do stuff with her, which kind of irritated her. She is three years older than I am. Your brother is two years older, which isn't a huge difference, but in the teen years it can seem like it.

I don't know your brother, obviously, but most furries are excited to have a family member who is also a furry and understands why they love it. I would go ahead and tell him. IMHO it should be a bonding experience between the two of you, and will likely become even more so as you get older.

Let me know how it goes.

Bear Hugs,
Papabear 

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Dear Papabear,

I did it. I told my brother I was a furry, and I didn't make a big deal out of it, so neither did he. I am a little bit of an artist, so I offered to do some art for him, and he was pretty happy.

Thank you so much for your advice. It really helped me work up the courage to tell him. 

Sincerely,
Logan

Midwest Furfest 2022 has came and went with not only record attendance. but with so much going on behind the scenes. I have no doubt it will be talked about for a long time to come. For the record, this queue wasn’t for registration. This was to get your vaccination cards checked. It was crowded. […]

Now and then we like to point out something that might not be all that “furry” itself, but that features some interesting furry characters prominently. Things like: Utramax, a comic book miniseries written by Doug Wood and illustrated by Michael Pickard. “A lowly henchman has done the impossible and killed the world’s most famous super hero. Now locked up in a prison for supervillains, he hopes no one will uncover his secret… and find out he is actually a snitch for the feds.” Why do we care? Well, one of the super-villains our “hero” encounters in prison is a big, burly canine known simply as The Dog. And he’s scary. Point Source Press have gathered all four issues of Ultramax into one trade paperback.

image c. 2023 Point Source Press

Today we're ordering in for Syfy-original & chill with Rattles. Our cretaceous casserole is 2004's Anonymous Rex. Merch, Sweet Tees and stuff: http://www.culturallyfd.com https://teespring.com/stores/culturally-fd-merchandise Support Culturally F'd: https://www.patreon.com/culturallyfd Listen in on TEMPO TALKS with Tempe O'Kun https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIPk-itLl1jPyIK2c7mK-LpbvfDNqfcSW Check out Tempe O'Kun's books "Sixes Wild" and "Windfall" here: http://furplanet.com/shop/?affillink=YOUTU2907 Here's a playlist of his other Culturally F'd videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIPk-itLl1jPS7tnT4hdJwBI-CeLF8Kb_

Forgotten Seconds is another interesting project we came across at Midwest FurFest. It’s an online manga that includes animation and original music, all put together by the international team of Kylie Dracani and Koiyaroid. “Forgotten Seconds is a story about two husky brothers, Teru and Kai, who haven’t seen each other for years, and now will have to learn to embrace their differences in order to overcome their personal conflicts… A story about personal growth, introspection, and the exploration of one’s identity.” The story is being created simultaneously in English, Spanish, and Japanese. The web site has all the information about the manga, their music, and their fundraising efforts.

image c. 2023 forgottenseconds.com

TigerTails Radio Season 14 Episode 23. Join the Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/SQ5QuRf For a full preview of events and for previous episodes, please visit http://www.tigertailsradio.co.uk. See website for full breakdown of song credits, which is usually updated shortly after the show. If you like what we do and wish to throw some pennies our way to support us, please consider sending a little tip our way. https://streamlabs.com/tigertailsradio/tip * Please note, tips are made to support TigerTails Radio and are assumed as made with good faith, so are therefore non-refundable. Thank you for your support and understanding.

1. Introduction
2. What Is A Fursona?
3. How Do I Make A Fursona?
4. What Makes A Good Fursona Name?
5. What Are The Most Common Fursonas?
6. What If I Can’t Think Of An Original Fursona Name?
7. What Are Some Good Wolf Names?

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Introduction

If you’ve ever made a fursona before, then you know just as well as anyone that tying a name to it can be extremely difficult. This is something that people can spend days sometimes weeks making, so to just put a single name to it that encapsulates all the time and effort that went into it is of course not easy. However, it’s certainly not impossible and if you’re struggling to give your new fursona a name, in this post we’ll give you a few tips for naming your fursona.

What Is A Fursona?

However, before we jump into how you can name your fursona, let’s first clarify what a fursona is. In its simplest form, fursonas are cartoon anthropomorphic characters made to represent a furry. Typically the fursona is made to represent its artist or whoever asked for it to be made, however, this isn’t necessarily the case. They are most often used when interacting with other members of the fandom whether it be through Twitter, Discord, furry forums, Reddit, etc. They can use these fursonas as their profile pictures and therefore gives them something to identify with when engaging in these communities.

Alfie, The Cat

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How Do I Make A Fursona?

Now, of course, these fursonas don’t just materialize into existence by themselves. They are made with meticulous care by furries and artists alike. So, how can you ensure that you are making a good fursona? Well, for one, the most important factor is to do what you want. Don’t be swayed by what other people tell you you should do. Your fursona is supposed to reflect you, don’t worry if you don’t have the most unique species in the world or the color isn’t original, because at the end of the day, if you like it, then what more is there to do? 

 

With this in mind, you should start brainstorming ideas about your fursona. These ideas include the species of your fursona, their personality, their color palette, etc. Think about how each of these factors reflects the personality of your fursona. For example, while it’s not set in stone there are typical traits that are assigned to each species of animal such as foxes being sneaky and cunning or dogs being joyous and bubbly.

What Makes A Good Fursona Name?

While there is no such thing as an objectively good name for your fursona, there are definitely some things you should consider when giving a name to your fursona. Of course, if you have a name in mind that you like just because it sounds nice, then by all means make that the name of your fursona. However, there are definitely some factors you should consider when coming up with a name for your fursona as it could help you out a lot. 

 

One thing to consider is, much like the species of your fursona, how does the name of your fursona reflect your fursona? Unlike with naming a child where you have no idea what they’re going to turn out to be, you have the amazing foresight of knowing the personality of your fursona and therefore being able to name them accordingly. Some people like to skip this step altogether and name their fursona after themselves to align themselves with their fursonas as much as possible. However, if that isn’t your style other people like to give their fursonas lengthy, fantastical names like they’re straight out of Skyrim while on the other end of the spectrum some people just pick normal names like their own but aren’t quite their own, is supposedly makes their fursona feel more real and more human.

River, The Racoon

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"The artists had amazing response times and were constantly updating me on my piece" Clara Draw My Fursona What Are The Most Common Fursonas?

If the originality of your fursona’s species is a concern of yours, then not to worry, as FurScience has collected data on the most common and uncommon species of fursonas in a survey of about 6000 entries. What transpired was that the following species are the ten most common fursonas species in descending order: hybrid, wolf, fox, dog, big cat, dragon, mythical, cat, other, and rodent. Then, even within that, there are common dog and big cat breeds that appear more often than others such as German Shepherds or tigers.

Most Common Fursona Species

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What If I Can’t Think Of An Original Fursona Name?

Let’s assume that after reading this you are still completely stumped and just cannot for the life of you think of a name for your fursona, here are a few things you can do to solve this. 

 

#1 Fursona Name Generator 

 

This is likely the easiest solution to your problem as it requires literally zero thinking. All you have to do is click either “get male names”, “get female names” or “get neutral names” and then just pick a name you like. The beauty of it is if you don’t like any of the names you see you can just click generate again until the end of time. 

 

#2 Baby Name Generator 

 

If you’re not quite into the fantasy names of the fursona name generator, why not check out just a normal baby name generator? This way you can generate some normal human names until you find one you like, almost like you’re naming your own baby. 

 

#3 Browsing Other Fursona Names

 

There’s also no shame in looking at other fursonas in the community and taking inspiration from their names. That can give you a better scope of what your fursona’s name could possibly be and even better the kind of name you want your fursona to have.

Arkan, The Hybrid Wolf/Tiger

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"My artist worked tirelessly on my reference sheet despite several complete revisions of the piece" Craig Draw My Fursona What Are Some Good Wolf Names?

Considering that wolves are among the most popular species of fursona, we think it’s only fair that we cover a few of (in our humble opinions) the best wolf names for your fursona. Some of these names include: 

• Aura
• Louve 
• Lupa 
• Beowulf 
• Okami
• Shiro
• Zylo
• Sable 
• Asher
• Echo 
• Kiba 
• Klondike 
• Rune 
• Shadow 
• Torak 
• Vlad 
• Xerxes
• Ronin 
• Smoke 
• Zion 
• Yukon 
• Achak 
• Mishka 
• Newt
• Willow 
• Adolfo 
• Conan 
• Luna 
• Maverick 
• Aspen 
• Atlas 
• Ghost 

 Hopefully at least one of those offers some inspiration at the very least or maybe you even used one.

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Happy New Year! Before we get too far away from 2022, we want to let you know about some cool things we found at Midwest FurFest last month. Among them was an artist who goes by the name of Straya Obscura. They specialize in dragons, all sorts of colors, all sorts of media: Standees, custom pins, prints, and so forth. But more recently they’ve branched out into a new and rather unique form of craft: Ita bags and “wing wallets”. It’s all part of the Dragon Companion series. Visit their web site to find out more, but be prepared to spend some time there — they have a lot of different designs!

image c. 2022 by Straya Obscura

We’re here already, into another year!
From everyone at the Furry Writers Guild, we wish you all the very best 2023 can bring. We hope your goals for the year are achievable, and that you can make good progress towards them. And, never forget, that a goal can simply be to continue as you are now. Don’t feel the pressure to set a lofty target just to seem like you’re setting something. Be realistic with everything, and that includes your mental wellbeing!

This won’t be a very in-depth newsletter, as I’m writing it a few weeks early because I’ll be in the UK until mid January, but we do have one very important piece of news to share!
As of late 2022, the Furry Writers Guild is now officially a non-profit organisation!
This has the potential to open up a lot of exciting new avenues for the guild in terms of fundraising and helping to develop the furry writing community. The trial run of the furry book month novel bundle was just the first part of this, and you can expect to see so much more coming in the next few months. If all goes well, you should see the first of this by the next newsletter in February!
In many ways, my 18 or so months as president of the guild feels like it has been waiting for this moment. I am so excited to bring my plans to fruition, and I hope you all will be as well!

Until those exciting times come forward, it’s time to check out the current anthology calls that are open. This includes a new one from FurPlanet, so please do check them out to see if the calls take your fancy.

Reclamation Project: Year Two – Deadline March 1st
This Is Halloween – Deadline When Full
Furry Femdom Erotica – Deadline When Full
F/F No Erotic Anthology – Deadline When Full
Isekai Me! – Deadline When Full
Children Of The Night – Deadline When Full
Furry/Lovecraftian/Erotic/University Themed Anthology – Deadline When Full
#ohmurr! – Deadline: Ongoing
Zooscape – Reoccurring submission windows.

There are also a number of books recently released or coming soon from our members. Please consider bringing in the new year with some fantastic fiction from our community.

The Way To The Lonely Valley, by Frank LeRenard. Released November 2nd.

Return From Divalia, by Kyell Gold. Released December 1st.

When The World Was Young, edited by Madison Scott-Clary. Featuring stories from multiple FWG members. Released December 1st.

Winter of Wonder: Fauna. Featuring stories by R.A. Meenan and J.F.R. Coates. Released December 21st.

Human By Birth, Dragon By Blood, by Stephan Coghlan. Released January 24th 2023.

Don’t Ask Me If I’m Okay, by Jessica Kara (Jess E. Owen). Available for pre-order. Released May 16th 2023.

May the start of 2023 be the beginning of an exciting time for you all. I know it certainly is for the Furry Writers Guild.

Stay safe, and happy writing.
J.F.R. Coates

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Moobarkfluff!  Taebyn is off this week so Rayne Raccoon sits in for the pup.  We chat about the regular things, and we each tell a story.  Tune in for some casual fun with Bearly and Rayne. Moobarkfluff!

 

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Bearly Furcasting S3E36 - Guest Co-Host Rayne Raccoon

This is a bit complex, so we’ll let Animation World Network explain it: “Nickelodeon has released a handful of first look images for Bossy Bear, the new animated preschool series from husband-and-wife team David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim (UglyDolls, Tea Time Cats), based on the Korean / U.S. pop culture blend book series by Horvath. The series follows the misadventures of unlikely besties Bossy Bear (an overly enthusiastic extrovert) and Turtle (a thoughtful introvert) in their Koreatown-inspired city of Pleasantburg.” Look for the show on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. in 2023. [And have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve!]

image c. 2022 Nickelodeon

Dear Papabear,

I am in my mid-twenties. How can I gain confidence? I doubt myself a lot and always fear the worst like failing. That I'll fail everything that I'll do. I've been noticing that I have ADHD-like symptoms for 4 years. I don't even have a driver's license. Fearing that the worst will happen due to these symptoms, it makes other things hard too. Many people have told me to believe in myself. What can I do?

Francesca

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Dear Francesca,

"Believe in yourself" is easier to say than to do. It's a cop-out phrase used by friends and family who don't know how to help you. Well-intentioned, but useless. So, okay, you should believe in yourself, of course, but you can't just snap your fingers and, to quote Captain Picard, make it so. How to proceed?

There are several factors involved that cause us to doubt ourselves:

1. As children, we grow up wanting to please our parents and get their approval. These are the people who nurtured us in infancy and on whom we depended for protection, so this is a natural instinct. So many people grow up with daddy or mommy issues that it is ridiculous. This feeling can linger even after parents die, and it can also be transferred to others whom we respect, admire, or who have power over us, such as teachers, bosses, or spouses. Don't be a people pleaser.
2. Our inherent and instinctive need to fit into our society, to conform, and to meet its expectations also causes us to pursue goals that we feel are socially approved in order to be a valued member of the group. This is why, for example, people conform to a religious institution in which they were raised, or become bigots, or chant at a political rally, or pursue a career they don't actually enjoy. Don't be a conformist.
3. We are raised to believe this is a competitive world and we always have to do better than other people. Don't worry about other people; do things for your own fulfillment.
4. We are criticized for our appearance if we don't meet the standards for what is considered attractive. You're beautiful as you are. Don't worry about shallow standards.

The first thing you need to do is rid yourself of the burden of meeting other people's expectations of what is "success" and what is "failure." If you think that "success" is making lots of money and having lots of material possessions, for example, then you can often feel like a failure if you don't make money and buy expensive things. But, if you feel that "success" is being a kind, giving, and GOOD person who pursues their own dreams, you might find yourself becoming a success very quickly.

Next point: Don't avoid failure, embrace it. EVERYONE fails at least some of the time. I have experienced many failures myself. Hey, even people like Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, and Bill Gates have experienced failures. Failures are not as bad as they sound because they are learning experiences. For example, one time I tried to apply to a university's creative writing program. I submitted fiction samples to them and was roundly rejected. Reexamining what I sent, I realized that my writing was pretentious crap. I learned from that and am a much better writer now. Another example: my novel (only wrote one so far) was rejected 100 times before a publisher accepted it. (Oh, and in the process, I discovered I am a very good nonfiction writer). Just keep trying. Hey, Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind was rejected 40 times. Stephen King's early work was rejected hundreds of times before he published Carrie.

Failure is a learning experience. Do not fear it. Expect it and learn from it. Same with rejection. You WILL experience rejection many times before you find acceptance. Once you get rid of the fears of failure and rejection, you can move forward. You do that by substituting expectation for anticipation. Anticipation is much more anxiety-inducing than expectation.

In summary, to build self-confidence you must:

• Reject other people's definitions of success
• Define your own goals for success independent of society's "norms"
• Embrace failures as learning experiences
• Keep going, no matter what

I hope that helps.

Hugs,
Papabear

Somehow we missed The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and the Horse when it was an illustrated book sensation three years ago. But now it’s been made into a new 2D-animated film, directed by the book’s author Charlie Mackesy with the help of animator Peter Baynton (The Tiger Who Came To Tea). “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse features traditional hand-drawn animation to tell a heartwarming tale of the unlikely friendship between the title characters as they journey in search of the boy’s home. Yet, as simple as the story is, the film, like the book, contains deep and profound insights into the things that matter most in life, offering a sorely needed message of hope in a troubled time.” Animation World Network has a detailed article about the film, which premiered on Apple TV+ at Christmas. Interesting to note: Idris Elba, Chief Bogo himself, voices the Fox.

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