… and in with the new

As 2025 comes to a swift end and we all collectively boot its butt out the door, and good riddance, it’s time to greet 2026. One big change for the guild is that I (Kate) will be stepping down as president! Gabe Foxx is taking my place, and if that doesn’t merit everyone in the world shooting off fireworks in celebration, I don’t know what does.

In other words, while I’ve been happy to serve as president for the last year-and-a-bit, after that and three years as vice president, I’m ready to pass the baton. Gabe is full of ideas and has a great team to help her out–me included, but quietly in the background from now on. I’m excited to see what this new chapter in the guild’s history has in store.

But that’s not what I’m here to talk about.

Both our previous president, JFR Coates, and our incoming president, Gabe Foxx, are publishers as well as writers. I wanted to use my goodbye post as a way to highlight both publishing houses. Both are new and are bringing some exciting new angles to the world of furry publishing!

Jaye has been selling furry books at conventions for many years. Across all this time, one thing has become consistent. She has always been asked for more books with a lesbian or trans focus. This was a gap in the furry market which had not received enough focus compared to the demand, certainly in Australia.

Transcendent Fiction Publishing was the result of those constant requests.

While the content of the books may vary, TF Publishing intends to provide a dedicated space for female and trans authors and artists so that their work can flourish. While female focused authors and books have thrived at some of the other publishers, the feedback from readers was that these were often drowned out by the gay and male focused books. By providing a dedicated space, TF Publishing hopes to bring new and unique voices to the furry fiction ecosystem, and beyond.

2025 was the launch for TF Publishing. There are many exciting titles expected to come throughout 2026.
TF Publishing can be found on Bluesky at @tfpublishing.bsky.social, with books available from their website at www.tfpublishing.com.au

Hey there! Gabe Foxx here. Kate told me I should write a bit about my house, so here I am – although you can expect to see a post of my own covering the exchange of presidency soon!

Set to debut with the coming year, Doppelfoxx Publishing is the fandom’s first globally-focused furry publishing and distribution house, and aims to bring a modern and electrifying new era to both written content’s place within the fandom, and how business is done amongst its best and brightest. Regardless whether you’re a writer, a comic creator, or an artist by any other calling, we want to be the wind beneath your wings (or fur, rather), and to showcase the community’s raw passion for eyes and hands all around the world to enjoy.

In any case – looking forward to the absolute pleasure of getting to work with you all! ❤

Having more publishers means more opportunities for writers, naturally, and more choices for readers! These are exciting times for sure.

As for me, I’m looking forward to having a little more time to write (and read!). Thanks to everyone who’s helped and encouraged me during my presidency, and thanks to Gabe for stepping up even though she’s busy getting Doppelfoxx Publishing launched. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the guild and my fellow writers!

Much love,
Kate Shaw (FWG president 2024 – Dec. 31, 2025)