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Book of the Month: Anthropomorphic Aliens, edited by Fred Patten

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Anthro Aliens coverSeptember’s Book of the Month is edited by FWG associate member Fred Patten and includes a story co-authored by member C. Alan Loewen.

Anthropomorphic animals have been imagined for as long as stories have been told. This is especially true of science fiction, where the endless possibilities of alien worlds make fertile ground for creativity.

 Contained in these pages are stories from across the spectrum of science fiction, ranging from 1950 to 2013, and featuring feathers, fur, and scales. Each creature is a unique blend of humanity and the alien. Childlike or savage, independent or autocratic, they come in all sizes and shapes. Some are recognizable as reflections of humanity, while others are strange and wild creatures that defy description. All of them ask the same question: What kind of creatures will we find when we go to the stars?

The anthology features eleven stories:

  • “Mask of the Ferret” by Ken Pick & C. Alan Loewen
  • “The Inspector’s Teeth” by L. Sprague de Camp
  • “Specialist” by Robert Sheckley
  • “In Hoka Signo Vinces” by Poul Anderson & Gordon R. Dickson
  • “Point of Focus” by Robert Silverberg
  • “Novice” by James H. Schmitz
  • “What Really Matters” by Elizabeth McCoy
  • “Kings and Vagabonds” by Cairyn
  • “The King’s Dogs” by Phyllis Gotlieb
  • “A Touch of Blue: A Web Shifters Story” by Julie Czerneda
  • “Fly the Friendly Skies” by Bryan Feir

Cover art by Roz Gibson.

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Now available: Tales From the Guild: Music to Your Ears

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tales coverThe first FWG anthology, Tales From the Guild, Music to Your Ears, is now available from Rabbit Valley!

There are few things in this world that can invoke the range of emotions that music can. It can bring its listeners close together; it can drive its listeners apart. It is a core mechanic in what makes us human, but what about in those that aren’t quite human? Tales From the Guild, Music to Your Ears features a collection of stories from veteran and newcomer authors alike that span several universes but show that no intelligent creature is immune to the power of music.

Featuring stories by Furry Writers’ Guild members:

  • M.H. Payne
  • Mary E. Lowd
  • Huskyteer
  • Sean Rivercritic
  • Mark Neeley

And soon-to-be members:

  • Mars
  • Nathanael Gass
  • Jess E. Owen

Cover by Ifus

Contents:

  • Echoes From the Consort Box – Mark Neeley
  • Deep Down Among the Dagger Dancers – M.H. Payne
  • Sugar Pill – Mars
  • Nocturne – Nathanael Gass
  • Night of a Thousand Songs – by Jess E Owen
  • Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out – Huskyteer
  • Shreddy and the Silver Egg – Mary E Lowd
  • Melody of a Street Corner – Sean Rivercritic

Available from Rabbit Valley.

 

Book of the Month: Huvek by James L. Steele

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Huvek coverAugust’s Book of the Month is by FWG member James L. Steele.

Humanity has gone to the stars, split and fused the atom, colonized hundreds of worlds, and rejoiced at first contact with alien life. Until the killing started.

Man has been at war with the Kesvek for over forty years. Nearly indestructible, relentless in battle, and unwilling to negotiate, the reptiles constantly push forward. Colony after colony has falls, and the human race can do little but hold them back. Humanity knows very little about their enemy.

The Kesvek plan to change that.

There is much to learn, and the Kesvek are willing to teach.  So long as humans can survive the process, mankind will discover what caused the conflict, and what is required for peace.

No matter the cost.

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Book of the Month: ROAR Volume 5

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Roar 5 cover

July’s Book of the Month is FurPlanet’s latest volume of the furry anthology ROAR:

Can you keep a secret?

Secrets are made to be broken they say, but what of the consequences? When secrets come to light who profits, who suffers, and who triumphs?

ROAR volume 5 has arrived with a thrilling new set of tales. Fourteen authors have crafted stories exploring and exploiting the secrets held by their characters. When the last page is turned, will there be anything left to reveal?

It won’t be a secret for long—

Contents:

Reynard and the Dragon by Searska GreyRaven
The Wharf Cat’s Mermaid by Mary E. Lowd
R & D by Ryan Campbell
Once Upon A Time… by Alms
The Painted and the Plain by Huskyteer
The Color of Mantis by C. Casey Gardiner
Eels for Heels by Sarina Dorie
Alter Child by H. A. Kirsch
Fear of the Dark by Ben Goodridge
Oakdale by W. F. Albone
The Harvest Moon Ceremony by NightEyes DaySpring
The Letter From Brundisium by Allen Vigilis
Should Have Known by Yannarra Cheena
Variables by Roland Joviak

Pre-order from FurPlanet.