And just like that, we’re halfway through the year.
Many of the guild’s writers and publishers have just come back from Anthrocon, where there were many new book releases (check out the bottom of this blog), and we hope many sales! If you picked up a book or two at Anthrocon, please share some pics of your haul with us – and the publishers and authors! Don’t forget to leave a review as well!
There isn’t much guild new to share this month, though I am expecting a bit more at the start of August as we begin preparations for Oxfurred Comma and Furry Book Month. Expect some developments there to come soon.
The guild officers have also been in discussion with other ways to produce more content and opportunities for guild members. Stay tuned for more news here.
We have also been keeping a close eye on the situation happening on Twitter. For a long time, Twitter has been the FWG’s primary social media outlet. We are keeping our options open at the moment and will be looking to expand to another location – Mastodon and Bluesky are looking like the likely options at this stage. We will continue to maintain our presence on Twitter.
Once we have accounts set up on the new sites, we will begin the process of finding guild members already present on those platforms.
For those who don’t worry about failing social media sites, there are always short story opportunities! Please check out the current open calls.
Get Wild – Deadline September 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
Beyond Their Pale – Deadline When Full
#ohmurr! – Deadline: Ongoing
Zooscape – Reoccurring submission windows.
There were also plenty of new releases during the Anthrocon weekend. These are the ones from the FWG members – though there were plenty of other new books to enjoy!
Gnoll Tales, by NightEyes DaySpring. Released June 30th 2023.
Fang Volume 11, edited by Sparf. Released July 1st 2023.
In The Light Of The Dawn, by the Furry Historical Fiction Society (featuring multiple FWG members). Released July 1st 2023.
The Red Vixen After Dark, by Royce Day. Released July 1st 2023.
The Dry Spell, by Ryan Loup-Glissant (Slip Wolf). Released July 1st 2023.
The Prince of Thorns, by Tim Susman. Available for pre-order. Released November 14th 2023.
Commander Annie and Other Adventures, by Mary E. Lowd. Available for pre-order. Released November 14th 2023.
From everyone at the FWG, we hope that the second half of the year can build upon the first six months.
Until next time.
Safe writing.
J.F.R. Coates
Furry Writers’ Guild 