AD Flash 013 – Ideas and Inspirations February 26th, 2010
This week we offer two flash stories with themes on inspiration.
“Missing” by Sean Silva
“Chasing Inspiration” by Will A. Sanborn
Read by Kiefer Skunk
Music cues by Infinity Squared
AD Flash 012 – Anniversaries and Reunions February 21st, 2010
This pair of stories was written for the Midwest FurFest convention conbook. Their theme of “10 Years of MFF” inspired ideas of anniversaries and reunions.
“Ten Years” by Will A. Sanborn
Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast podcast novel
“The Reunion” by Will A. Sanborn
Read by Howler
Music cues by Infinity Squared
“The Reunion” also appeared in Different Worlds, Different Skins the fiction anthology of human/anthro interactions.
AD Flash 011 – The Sons of Air and Fire January 29th, 2010
It’s a hard life for a lone griffin, trying to feed and care for her remaining chick after her mate was killed in a raid. When Sophaaru discovers abandoned dragon hatchlings will she leave them to the wilderness or take them in care for them as one of her own?
“The Sons of Air and Fire” by Xeans
Read by Kemmy
Ursa Major Awards Open for Nominations January 29th, 2010
The Ursa Major Awards are open for nominations. For those who aren’t familiar with them, they are the analog to the Hugos, fan-voted awards, for the furry fandom.
As nominations are open to any and all works, we would would like to nominate the Athro Dreams Podcast for the Magazine category, and the Different Worlds, Different Skins anthology for the Other Literary Work category.
Regardless of what you vote for though, if you’re in the fandom and interested in the awards, just vote for the projects you like, to help give them visibility.
Podcastle – Of Gods and Minotaurs January 8th, 2010
PodCastle, the fantasy fiction podcast, has a new story with anthropomorphic characters, and two older ones which are also of interest.
Marsh Gods by Ann Leckie is in the same world as The Nalendar. Both tales deal with gods, usually in the form of animals or nature spirits, living amongst men, sometimes helping them, and always vying for their devotion. The world and the gods which inhabit them are fascinating, as our the rules governing the gods interactions with people. The stories are slightly mature due to some violence, but not more than would be seen on broadcast television.
I’ll Give In by Meghan McCarron is interesting tale of a woman meeting the new neighbor, a minotaur, and being tempted by the mythical stranger. It’s metaphor in the shape of a moving relationship drama with a fantasy twist. This story is more adult for including non-explicit sex.
Escape Pod Stories – Of Dogs and Rockets January 3rd, 2010
Escape Pod, the science-fiction podcast magazine has two new episodes with anthropomorphic characters in them.
His Master’s Voice is an interesting look at genetic engineering and uplifted animals.
And Littleblossom Makes a Deal With the Devil is a war drama, complete with AI battle tanks and intelligent missiles.
AD 018 – Holly’s Jolly Christmas part 2 December 31st, 2009
The second part of the story jumps into the action and delivers a nice emotional plot. Holly decides to do what is right and try and give Caitlin a happy Christmas, but does she really want to go against Santa’s wishes and is she up to the task ahead of her?
“Holly’s Jolly Christmas” part 2 by Renee Carter Hall
Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast Podcast novel
Intro musical cues by Infinity Squared
Story music provided from the Podsafe Music Network
“Dream of a Princess” by Yuzzy
“Welcome Home” by Doug Astrop
“Awakening” by Ax
“Joy Bounce” by Charlie Crowe
“Love” by Brian Turner
Outro music is Auld Lang Syne by Ghostwalker
Sound effects from the FreeSound Project
AD 017 – Holly’s Jolly Christmas part 1 December 24th, 2009
Holly the reindeer has always wanted to be part of the team pulling Santa’s sleigh, but the same eight bucks are chosen every year. Is it possible she might get a chance at it this Christmas?
“Holly’s Jolly Christmas” part 1 by Renee Carter Hall
Read by Chris Hvidsten of the Outcast Podcast novel.
Intro Music by Infinity Squared.
Additional story music from the Podsafe Music Network:
“The First Light” by Anthony Burbidge
“Finlandiabe Still My Soul” by Brian Turner
“The Moment is Now” by Antiqcool
Sound effects from the FreeSound Project.
AD Flash 010 – Special Delivery December 21st, 2009
“Special Delivery” by Renee Carter Hall
Read by Stoker Bramwell
The Reluctant Reindeer, Redux December 20th, 2009
We have a couple of Christmas stories planned for the podcast, but to get the holiday mood started, here’s a link from a Christmas story last year. It’s also the episode which kicked off the podcast.