GreenReaper's stories

Canadian fans bid farewell to C-ACE
Mon 11 Jun 2007 - 23:00
C-ACE

C-ACE (the Canadian Art and Cartooning Expo, held in Ottawa) has come to a close for its sixth - and apparently final - year. Guests included artist/costumer Andrew "Loopy" Pidcock and fantasy author Fiona Patton.

The main reasons cited for the closure were increased hotel operating costs and the lack of medium-sized facilities.[1]

Club Stripes prepares to enter book market
Thu 7 Jun 2007 - 23:00
Club Stripes

Adult subscription website Club Stripes has announced the launch of their first collaborative graphic novel publication, titled The Best of Club Stripes: Private Exhibition. The 96 page, full-color book is tentatively scheduled for mass-market purchase at the beginning of July.[1]

The recommended retail price is $24.95, for which readers are promised "about 30 pages of comics, more than 150 pictures." Pre-orders are being accepted through the end of June for $20, including shipping.

Rocket City FurMeet chairman injured, donations sought
Tue 5 Jun 2007 - 23:00

On the evening of Monday, June 4, 2007, KO, the chairman of Rocket City FurMeet was helping a friend move a washer on some stairs. The washer tipped over and fell, taking KO with it,[1] breaking both of his wrists and his scapula. As of this writing, he is at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama having undergone surgery to repair some of the damage.[2]

It is unclear how much of KO's medical care will be covered by insurance, and he will definitely be out of work while he recuperates. To help bridge the gap, Alexander Katz is collecting donations via PayPal. Alexander is also inviting comments and get-well wishes to pass along to KO.[3]

Newshounds to return in July
Mon 4 Jun 2007 - 23:00

The date of the sequel to Thomas K. Dye's humorously satirical webcomic Newshounds has been announced. Newshounds II will start on 2 July, 2007.[1]

The new series will continue from where the first Newshounds left off, with KPET manager Lorna Dilbrook taking the post of head news editor of MegaNewsWest, on the condition the her old staff at KPET were also given jobs.

Since Newshounds ended on December 8,[2] Dye has been running a commentary on old strips, as well as making a spin-off featuring the cubs of Wolfram Blitzen and Rochelle O'Shea, Malcolm and Emma, in a strip called Kid Gloves since January 30.[3] The last Kid Gloves will be published on June 29, with Newshounds II taking over.[1]

The original Newshounds ran from November 1997, and was published in seven compilations.

Mature cub fanzine readies second issue
Mon 28 May 2007 - 23:00

Softpaw #1 - Cute, but not innocent

There's a new furry fanzine making the rounds. You probably won't see it on the shelves of your local comic book store, though, or in any public library, since its prime attraction is pornographic cub art and stories.

Softpaw Magazine #1 was published in November of last year,[1] joining the catalog of furry dealer Rabbit Valley this February.[2]

The magazine's retail price is $20—distinctly higher than smaller, black and white furry comics which usually sell for less than $5. Conversely, Softpaw's format is 8.5" x 11" with between 64-80 pages in full colour.

Softpaw editors Jery and Kiffin maintain that the magazine — mailed in unmarked plain envelopes — is entirely legal:

" Softpaw Magazine contains ... young looking characters who are entirely fictional and are over the age of 18. There's nothing wrong about publishing a magazine like that.[3] (see update) "

Rocket City FurMeet posts 40% growth, security insurrection removes chairman
Mon 28 May 2007 - 23:00
Rocket City FurMeet Sci-Five

Huntsville, Alabama - The fifth annual Rocket City FurMeet held here over the weekend posted a 40% growth in attendance, going from 229 to 332 attendees and moving to the ninth largest furry convention.

The weekend was oriented around "fur, food, and fun" in a relaxed environment, with a range of activities from fursuit games to panels to computer gaming to extensive Second Life programming. Guests of honor included AnimeCat, Robert and Margaret Carspecken, and Jeff Goode, and the panelist of Honor was Commander Kitsune.

Over $2000 was also raised for charity over the weekend, helped by an emotional closing ceremonies where many attendees donated again.

Furtean Times issue 2
Fri 25 May 2007 - 12:00

I didn't feel like retyping issue 2 of the Furtean Times from the JPG version, so here's the PDF. Check it out for:

Pouchhopper's friends raise $1600 for memorial outback trip
Mon 21 May 2007 - 23:00

Pouchhopper and Rainhopper's reception

The late artist, fursuit designer and plush toy maker Pouchhopper will be leaving a legacy behind him. His husband Rainhopper is collecting funds to make a trip to spread Pouchhopper's ashes in the Australian outback, thanks to some very generous donations, all funds raised shall be donated to a local kangaroo sanctuary in his memory.[1]

Pouchhopper was a long-time member of the furry fandom, providing funding for ConFurence 0, and presenting several convention panels on fursuit construction and design. In recent years he suffered from cancer, resulting in scoliosis, though he remained dedicated to fandom activities. He died in his sleep at his home on May 6, aged 38.[2]

The collection was launched on May 13. Over $1600 has been raised in the first week of donations.[3][4]

FurCon feels squeeze, mulls hotel move
Tue 15 May 2007 - 23:00

Further Confusion's attendance has almost doubled in the last five years

Bay Area convention Further Confusion is learning the price of success. Over 2000 fans attended in 2007, and organizers estimate that the current venue, the San Jose DoubleTree hotel, can only hold 2200-2300 - a number likely to be reached in next year's tenth anniversary.[1][2] Indeed, the hotel has already sold out of suites, executive-level, and accessible rooms.[3]

Further Confusion will return to the DoubleTree in 2008, but is seriously considering a larger host for future years. Advantages could include increased space for events, dealer's room and art show, nicer accommodation, and more dining options. However, several issues have been raised, including the likelihood of higher room rates and ancillary costs, and the need to choose a less convenient date.[4]

AAE board members have released a survey to help determine the convention's future fate, closing May 31st.

Australian fur creates yiff chart
Mon 7 May 2007 - 23:00
OzFurry YiffChart promotional graphic

Tursiae has created a chart of sexual activity, past and present, within the Australian furry community.[1]

The OzFurry YiffChart was first announced on Tursiae's LiveJournal late last month,[2] and promoted on FurNet IRC channel #ozfurs. Individuals were invited to submit lists of prior relationships under terms of confidentiality.

Recent updates have resulted in charted individuals being coloured by state, except for those residing in low-population states which might cause them to be identifiable.