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

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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.

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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.

AD 000 – The Reluctant Reindeer

Different Worlds, Different Skins   December 20th, 2009

different_skins_cover_webDifferent Worlds, Different Skins
Humanity’s Encounters with Other Races

Print Book, $17.95, available from Amazon and Lulu.
PDF Download, $5.95, available from Lulu.

What if humanity shared Earth with other sentient species? What would first contact with an alien race be like? What wonders or horrors could be wrought by our experiments to create new life-forms, both biologic and mechanical?

This anthology is rated general interest. There are a few stories which cover concepts of romantic love and sex, violence and death, however nothing explicit is shown “on screen.” The ratings of the stories range from G to PG-13.

This anthology examines these ideas, showing humanity’s interaction with the Other, in the form of anthropomorphic animals. The stories cover diverse genres, from science fiction and fantasy, to historical fiction and contemporary fables, exploring themes of race and culture and the endless possibilities of the human condition.

Featuring Stories by Michael Bard, Austen Crowder, Bernard Doove, Seth Drake, William Eakins, Lanny Fields, Phil Geusz, Jason Gillespie, Chris Goodwin, Searska Grey Raven, Renee Carter Hall, Stefan Kaiser, James R. Lane, Alan Loewen, Paul Lucas, Eric Luhman, Brian Miller, Ken Pick, J. Scott Rogers, Will A. Sanborn, Kris Schnee, Sean Silva, Tim Susman and Wookie.

Cover artwork by Sara “Caribou” Palmer.

PodCastle Stories by Eugie Foster   August 16th, 2009

PodCastle the fantasy fiction podcast has run two stories by author Eugie Foster with both anthropomorphic animals and an Eastern setting.

Daughter of Botu features rabbits and shape-changing and the story of trying to leave one world and live in another. It’s rated mature for for frank descriptions of adult events.

The Tanuki Kettle is sweet story with a mischevious tanuki and is completely G-rated.

AD 007 – Campfire Tales   July 27th, 2009

Pull up a log and grab a marshmallow as we bring you two stories perfect for telling around a campfire on a summer night.

A Campfire Tale by Allen Kitchen
Inspired by and a retelling of “The Highwayman” poem by Alfred Noyes
Read by Peter Katt

The One with the Spooky House by Tim Susman
Read by Chris Hvidsten from the Outcast podcast novel.

Sound effects from the FreeSound Project

Music by Infinity Squared

Both stories appeared in Alone in the Dark, the dramatic horror anthology.

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AD Flash 005 – Dust   April 21st, 2009

A vignette with strong emotional tones and gripping drama, this story investigates the effects  of  one man’s choice to join the Lapists and become a rabbit.

Dust by Austin Crowder

Read by Chris Hvidsten from the Outcast podcast novel.

Rated mature for heavy drama.

More information about Phil Geusz’s Lapist stories can be found here and here.

Music by Infinity Squared

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A lonely kangaroo far away from home discovers unexpected surprises to winter in the States.

Finding Friendship Amidst the Winter’s First Snow by Will A. Sanborn
Read by an anonymous friend from across the pond

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AD Flash 002 – Team Player   January 31st, 2009

As sled dogs, huskies are bread for their intelligence, but can that go too far?

Team Player by Will A. Sanborn
Read by Peter Katt

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AD 000 – The Reluctant Reindeer   December 31st, 2008

An anthropomorphic reindeer has mixed feelings over playing a part in a Christmas party, but the kids love him.

The Reluctant Reindeer by Will A. Sanborn
Read by Peter Katt

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