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RainFurrest 2015

7:00pm PDT

Who is Mary Sue?

Self-insertion, wish fulfillment, and sometimes just outright horrible writing. Mary Sue and Gary Stu are the uncomfortable side effects of writing that our panelists will help you either learn to avoid or at least make bearable again.

Moderators

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Speakers

Jess E. Owen

Founder, Five Elements Press

Jess E. Owen has been creating works of fantasy art and fiction for over a decade, and founded her own publishing company, Five Elements Press, to publish her own works and someday, that of others. She's a proud member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators... Read More →

George Squares

Author

I'm a speculative fiction writer published in and out of the fandom. I'm passionate about critical theory and how tropes can evolve in media. Loves food, good coffee and good company.

Thursday September 24, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Who is Mary Sue?
title conbook Who is Mary Sue?

8:00pm PDT

Writing Competition

Take part in a three-day writing competition where you will be given a theme with which to write a short story. The winner will have their story published in next year’s convention book, as well as other exciting prizes!

Moderators

S

Sterling

Speakers

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

Thursday September 24, 2015 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

9:00pm PDT

Furry Writers Guild Meet & Greet

The Furry Writers Guild was founded in 2010 to promote quality anthropomorphic literature and provide support to furry writers through its website, blog, and forums. Come meet some of our members and learn how the guild works, what’s required to join, and how our resources can help you whether you’re a beginner, a pro, or anything in between.

Moderators

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Thursday September 24, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket Furry Writers Guild Meet and Greet
title conbook Furry Writers Guild Meet and Greet

9:00pm PDT

Write Now!

Having trouble getting started on that short story? This panel will give you a simple way of organizing your thoughts to get started, and then provide you with half an hour of writing time. Bring something to write with and a creative spark!

Moderators

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Speakers

Jakebe

Jakebe is a shy writer with bold opinions about writing. He currently lives in the wilds of Silicon Valley with his husband, the great Pen Drake, and their tempest-in-a-teapot rabbit, Puckles. His work can be found in Breaking The Ice: Stories from New Tibet, Historimorphs, and his... Read More →

Not Tube

I'm the author of God of Clay, Forest Gods, Koa of the Drowned Kingdom, Smiley and the Hero, and many short stories. I love talking about writing and, potentially, dragons.

Thursday September 24, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

10:00pm PDT

Cóyotl Awards

In this elegant ceremony celebrating the best furry fiction from 2014, awards will be presented for best short story, novella, novel, and anthology. Come hear about the nominees and be among the first to find out who will win this prestigious award!

Moderators

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Thursday September 24, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

10:00pm PDT

Ripping the Bodice: Romance and the Genre

Is it love, lust, or just sex? Romance is not as easy as you think. Come meet professional and amateur romance authors and listen to their views on what makes for a good story.

Moderators

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Speakers

Roland Ferret

Author

Roland is a ferret of many hobbies. From coffee to writing to poi. He has been published most recently in works such as Roar 5 (Variables), Fang 5 (False Impressions), Trick or Treat 1 (The Magic of Desire), and Trick or Treat 2 (Smoke and Whimsey). Roland is always up for a good... Read More →

Munchkin

Author, Panelist, and Liason to the Writing GoH, RainFurrest

A member of the furry community for over a decade and a member of the Furry Writer's Guild for a few months. Author of "Tech Flesh" from Furtual Horizons, "The Cat Thief" from ROAR 6, and "Home At Last" from Will of the Alpha: Volume 3. Munchkin in sona and in truth.

Thursday September 24, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Ripping the Bodice: Romance and the Genre
title conbook Ripping the Bodice: Romance and the Genre

11:00pm PDT

Dogs and Cats Living Together: Writing Erotic Furry Anatomy

Tails, claws, and feathers? A discussion of how these and other animalistic physical characteristics fit into an erotic scene.

Moderators

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

Speakers

Roland Ferret

Author

Roland is a ferret of many hobbies. From coffee to writing to poi. He has been published most recently in works such as Roar 5 (Variables), Fang 5 (False Impressions), Trick or Treat 1 (The Magic of Desire), and Trick or Treat 2 (Smoke and Whimsey). Roland is always up for a good... Read More →

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Thursday September 24, 2015 11:00pm - Friday September 25, 2015 12:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Dogs and Cats Living Together: Writing Erotic Furry Anatomy
title conbook Dogs and Cats Living Together: Writing Erotic Furry Anatomy

11:00pm PDT

Kyell Gold Book Launch

Come to the launch of the newest book in the Cupcake line from Kyell Gold and FurPlanet. “Losing My Religion” is the story of Jackson, a bisexual coyote in an R.E.M. cover band trying his hardest to get laid while the band’s on tour, and Zeb, an ex-Mormon kit fox newly arrived to play bass for the band and trying to figure out his life.

Moderators

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Thursday September 24, 2015 11:00pm - Friday September 25, 2015 12:00am PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket Kyell Gold Book Launch
title conbook Kyell Gold Book Launch

8:00am PDT

Kaffeeklatsch

A gathering for writers, friends of writers, people who’ve looked at books... and pretty much anyone else who wants to stop in. We provide the coffee and morning munchies, you provide the conversation. Did we mention coffee?

Moderators

Hunter

Programming Second, Rainfurrest

Part Time Writer and Full-Time Cat ownee!

Speakers

S

Sterling

Friday September 25, 2015 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket Kaffeeklatsch <em>(starts at 8am)</em>

9:00am PDT

One Destination, Many Paths: Traditional and Self-Publishing

Panelists will talk to you about the roadblocks and pitfalls of, and provide insight on, getting published. Topics include picking the right venue and publisher, as well as advice, tools on how to present your work to give you the best chance at getting published, and how to handle the inevitable rejection that comes with the trade.

Moderators

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Speakers

Sean (Rivercritic) Gerace

Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief, AnthroAquatic Literary Editing

I'm a blue otter that's passionate about quality literature. I'm also a really good bowler and could talk your ear off about the subject at any given time. I'll be opening pre-orders for my new anthology (published by Jaffa Books), Claw the Way to Victory: Anthropomorphics in... Read More →

Jess E. Owen

Founder, Five Elements Press

Jess E. Owen has been creating works of fantasy art and fiction for over a decade, and founded her own publishing company, Five Elements Press, to publish her own works and someday, that of others. She's a proud member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2015 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket One Destination, Many Paths: Traditional and Self-Publishing
title conbook One Destination, Many Paths: Traditional and Self-Publishing

10:00am PDT

Safety in Numbers: Writing Groups

Sometimes we need a little nudge to get our work going in the right direction. Who better to help than other writers? Our panelists will give you insight into how to form a group and keep it active, or where to look for good writing groups to join.

Moderators

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Speakers

Voice Spider

Fangs & Fonts

Tarl "Voice" Hoch is primarily a horror, erotica and mythos author from Alberta, Canada. He has been published both in and outside of the fandom in a number of anthologies. His latest works can be found in 'Taboo' by Furplanet, 'Pulp' by Rabbit Valley, and 'Blood Type: An Anthology... Read More →

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Safety in Numbers: Writing Groups
title conbook Safety in Numbers: Writing Groups

11:00am PDT

I Cast Thee Out! Dealing with Rejection and Critique

“No” is not the dirty word in the literary world that you think it is. Even the best are rejected from time to time. Come in, and listen to our panelists discuss how to deal with and learn from those inevitable rejections.

Moderators

Phil Geusz

I am an author. It's the most important facet of my life.

Speakers

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket <em>I Cast Thee Out!</em> Dealing with Rejection and Critique
title conbook <em>I Cast Thee Out!</em> Dealing with Rejection and Critique

12:00pm PDT

Only the Strong Survive: Editing and Revising your Manuscript

You’ve just finished your story... but now what? Editing is what makes the difference between a roughly polished stone, and a flawless gem. Our writers and authors will help you learn what to do to help your story become better.

Moderators

Sean (Rivercritic) Gerace

Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief, AnthroAquatic Literary Editing

I'm a blue otter that's passionate about quality literature. I'm also a really good bowler and could talk your ear off about the subject at any given time. I'll be opening pre-orders for my new anthology (published by Jaffa Books), Claw the Way to Victory: Anthropomorphics in... Read More →

Speakers

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Ocean Tigrox

Writing Tigrox, Fangs and Fonts

Writer, editor, podcaster, random purple striped ball of crazyLead cat-herder, editor and co-host of the Fangs and Fonts writing podcast.Stories in Pulp!, The Furry Future, Roar 6, and more.Lead editor of the Coyotl winning Noir anthology - Inhuman Acts.Got a couple Leos@OceanTig... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Only the Strong Survive: Editing and Revising your Manuscript
title conbook Only the Strong Survive: Editing and Revising your Manuscript

1:00pm PDT

Everyone Needs a Thief and a Cleric: Tropes and Clichés in Fantasy

They’re funny because they’re true!

Moderators

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Speakers

Jess E. Owen

Founder, Five Elements Press

Jess E. Owen has been creating works of fantasy art and fiction for over a decade, and founded her own publishing company, Five Elements Press, to publish her own works and someday, that of others. She's a proud member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators... Read More →

George Squares

Author

I'm a speculative fiction writer published in and out of the fandom. I'm passionate about critical theory and how tropes can evolve in media. Loves food, good coffee and good company.

Friday September 25, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Everyone Needs a Thief and a Cleric: Tropes and Clichés in Fantasy
title conbook Everyone Needs a Thief and a Cleric: Tropes and Clichés in Fantasy

2:00pm PDT

A Reading with Mary Lowd

Science-fiction and furry author Mary E. Lowd will read from some of her upcoming works. Get a peek at what’s coming next from the author of Otters in Space and the Ursa Major Award-winning story, “When a Cat Loves a Dog”.

Moderators

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket A Reading with Mary Lowd
title conbook A Reading with Mary Lowd

2:00pm PDT

Writing Competition

Day two of our writing competition. Our three-judge panel will be available for questions and critiques on your progress, as well as for late arrivals to join and receive the themeing information.

Moderators

S

Sterling

Speakers

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

Friday September 25, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

3:00pm PDT

And So It Came to Pass: History in Furry Fiction

History is a treasure trove to pluck stories from and give your own twist to. Come and listen to our panelists discuss their views and opinions on furries in historical fiction.

Moderators

S

Sterling

Speakers

Phil Geusz

I am an author. It's the most important facet of my life.

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Friday September 25, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket And So It Came to Pass: History in Furry Fiction
title conbook And So It Came to Pass: History in Furry Fiction

4:00pm PDT

Guest of Honor Reading and Q&A

Moderators

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Friday September 25, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket Guest of Honor Reading and Q&A
title conbook Guest of Honor Reading and Q&A

4:00pm PDT

Writing 101

Let’s start at the beginning. Our panelists will help you with some of the basics, and give you a chance to ask questions.

Moderators

Phil Geusz

I am an author. It's the most important facet of my life.

Speakers

Ocean Tigrox

Writing Tigrox, Fangs and Fonts

Writer, editor, podcaster, random purple striped ball of crazyLead cat-herder, editor and co-host of the Fangs and Fonts writing podcast.Stories in Pulp!, The Furry Future, Roar 6, and more.Lead editor of the Coyotl winning Noir anthology - Inhuman Acts.Got a couple Leos@OceanTig... Read More →

Whyte Yote

Hybrid/Pornographer Extraordinaire/All-Around Nice Guy

Friday September 25, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

5:00pm PDT

Research and Internal Consistency

Everyone hates the plot hole. In this panel, our authors will help you understand why doing the work will make your story better, and how to avoid your story hitting a nasty bump in the road.

Moderators

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Speakers

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

George Squares

Author

I'm a speculative fiction writer published in and out of the fandom. I'm passionate about critical theory and how tropes can evolve in media. Loves food, good coffee and good company.

Friday September 25, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Research and Internal Consistency
title conbook Research and Internal Consistency

9:00pm PDT

Wide Open: Erotic Author AMA

Just be prepared for the answer....

Moderators

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Speakers

Roland Ferret

Author

Roland is a ferret of many hobbies. From coffee to writing to poi. He has been published most recently in works such as Roar 5 (Variables), Fang 5 (False Impressions), Trick or Treat 1 (The Magic of Desire), and Trick or Treat 2 (Smoke and Whimsey). Roland is always up for a good... Read More →

Whyte Yote

Hybrid/Pornographer Extraordinaire/All-Around Nice Guy

Friday September 25, 2015 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Wide Open: Erotic Author AMA
title conbook Wide Open: Erotic Author AMA

10:00pm PDT

Bad Flash Fiction: After Dark Edition

This is going to be bad. Very bad. Awful and naughty writing. The audience will get to throw ideas (and only ideas!) at three authors who then have one hour to write the worst possible adult piece they can! Note: We at RainFurrest are not responsible for any damage to your mental health.

Moderators

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

Speakers

Munchkin

Author, Panelist, and Liason to the Writing GoH, RainFurrest

A member of the furry community for over a decade and a member of the Furry Writer's Guild for a few months. Author of "Tech Flesh" from Furtual Horizons, "The Cat Thief" from ROAR 6, and "Home At Last" from Will of the Alpha: Volume 3. Munchkin in sona and in truth.

Not Tube

I'm the author of God of Clay, Forest Gods, Koa of the Drowned Kingdom, Smiley and the Hero, and many short stories. I love talking about writing and, potentially, dragons.

Friday September 25, 2015 10:00pm - Saturday September 26, 2015 12:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Bad Flash Fiction: After Dark Edition
title conbook Bad Flash Fiction: After Dark Edition

8:00am PDT

Kaffeeklatsch

A gathering for writers, friends of writers, people who’ve looked at books... and pretty much anyone else who wants to stop in. We provide the coffee and morning munchies, you provide the conversation. Did we mention coffee?

Moderators

Hunter

Programming Second, Rainfurrest

Part Time Writer and Full-Time Cat ownee!

Speakers

S

Sterling

Saturday September 26, 2015 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket Kaffeeklatsch <em>(starts at 8am)</em>

10:00am PDT

Writing 101 #2

Let’s start at the beginning. Our panelists will help you with some of the basics, and give you a chance to ask questions.

Moderators

Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her... Read More →

Speakers

Shelly Alan & David Alan

aka Julianne Reyer. Writers of romance and other naughty stuff, often with paranormal and LGBT themes. Love comics, board games, and lots of other geeky pursuits we wish we had more time for. In the 2014 Rainfurrest anthology.

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

11:00am PDT

Flash Fiction Competition

Witness three writers take the best (and worst) ideas you can throw at them and, in one hour, come up with an entire story. These will be read aloud for the audience.

Moderators

Hunter

Programming Second, Rainfurrest

Part Time Writer and Full-Time Cat ownee!

Speakers

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Voice Spider

Fangs & Fonts

Tarl "Voice" Hoch is primarily a horror, erotica and mythos author from Alberta, Canada. He has been published both in and outside of the fandom in a number of anthologies. His latest works can be found in 'Taboo' by Furplanet, 'Pulp' by Rabbit Valley, and 'Blood Type: An Anthology... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Flash Fiction Competition
title conbook Flash Fiction Competition

2:00pm PDT

FurPlanet and SofaWolf Book Launch

RainFurrest would like to invite you to join two of our returning writers as they launch three new books for 2015! Both Ryan Campbell and Ocean Tigrox have served as panelists for RainFurrest in years past, and have participated in RainFurrest’s yearly anthology. Koa and the Drowned Kingdom: When Koa was just a pup, a terrible storm killed his family and tore his wings. Adopted by a family of otters, he falls in love with a bat from the world he lost long ago. He knows he’ll never belong in a world made for those who can fly, but he’ll brave dark magic and treachery for a chance for one dance. Forest Gods: Book Two of The Fire Bearers sees Clay and the leopard god Doto travelling outside the forest to search for the god of the savanna and the reasons for the fury of Doto’s father, who has turned the forest against humanity. But while they seek answers, the village healer Cloud begins to suspect Prince Laughing Dog of working in collusion with a terrible god who plans to consume the whole world. Ocean Tigrox brings us the third anthology to be presented this year by RainFurrest: Stalking the streets after dusk is risky business, but some tales are only told in the depths of night. Crime pales against the cold, murderous motives of those behind it. Claws and fangs open doors for a twisted soul to find a means to an end. It’s a deadly road spiraling downwards when the deeds done are Inhuman Acts. Explore thirteen anthropomorphic noir stories about betrayal, corruption and deceit from award-winning authors and up-and-coming writers. Pour your favourite whiskey and light up a cigarette as Stanley Rivets, PI shares with you his collection of case files from dim to dark to downright ugly.

Moderators

Ocean Tigrox

Writing Tigrox, Fangs and Fonts

Writer, editor, podcaster, random purple striped ball of crazyLead cat-herder, editor and co-host of the Fangs and Fonts writing podcast.Stories in Pulp!, The Furry Future, Roar 6, and more.Lead editor of the Coyotl winning Noir anthology - Inhuman Acts.Got a couple Leos@OceanTig... Read More →

Not Tube

I'm the author of God of Clay, Forest Gods, Koa of the Drowned Kingdom, Smiley and the Hero, and many short stories. I love talking about writing and, potentially, dragons.

Saturday September 26, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket FurPlanet and SofaWolf Book Launch
title conbook FurPlanet and SofaWolf Book Launch

2:00pm PDT

Writing Scripts

Writing dialogue for prose is one thing, but writing dialogue for voice actors is another. Learn about the unique challenges in writing dialogue meant to be performed rather than read, and have your scripts actually performed!

Moderators

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Back in 1996, Carrizo created Furrywood Studios in a FurryMUCK backlot, giving furries the chance to try their paw at being movie stars. Twenty years later, Furrywood returns with a new mission to use the latest tech in audio recording, motion capture, and computer animation to bring... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

3:00pm PDT

Oh, the Horror! Writing Horror in Furry Fiction

Good suspense is hard to find. Tension needs to be nurtured to properly enthrall the reader. Want to learn more? You just might... if you come to this panel.

Moderators

Ianus J. Wolf

Ianus J. Wolf is a writer and editor in the fandom and the Track Lead for Anthrocon's writing track. He has written and published stories in an outside of the fandom, as well as editing anthologies for furry publishers. Some of his credits include being the editor for Trick or Treat... Read More →

Speakers

Phil Geusz

I am an author. It's the most important facet of my life.

Voice Spider

Fangs & Fonts

Tarl "Voice" Hoch is primarily a horror, erotica and mythos author from Alberta, Canada. He has been published both in and outside of the fandom in a number of anthologies. His latest works can be found in 'Taboo' by Furplanet, 'Pulp' by Rabbit Valley, and 'Blood Type: An Anthology... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Oh, the Horror! Writing Horror in Furry Fiction
title conbook Oh, the Horror! Writing Horror in Furry Fiction

4:00pm PDT

Questing Across the World: Fantasy Writing Around the World

We live in a wide wide world – every culture has their own view of fantasy. Our panelists will discuss the differences and similiarities that various cultures give to this one common genre.

Moderators

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

Speakers

Not Tube

I'm the author of God of Clay, Forest Gods, Koa of the Drowned Kingdom, Smiley and the Hero, and many short stories. I love talking about writing and, potentially, dragons.

Whyte Yote

Hybrid/Pornographer Extraordinaire/All-Around Nice Guy

Saturday September 26, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Questing Across the World: Fantasy Writing Around the World
title conbook Questing Across the World: Fantasy Writing Around the World

5:00pm PDT

A Reading with Kyell Gold

Author Kyell Gold reads from an upcoming or unpublished work. Come hear a story before it appears in print!

Moderators

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket A Reading with Kyell Gold
title conbook A Reading with Kyell Gold

5:00pm PDT

Writing Competition

This is the third day of the writing competition, and your work is due! A final chance to pick the judge’s brains, and make any last minute edits before turning in your submission. Good luck!

Moderators

S

Sterling

Speakers

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Kitswulf

Professional research author by day, smut author by day off. Always open to chat.

Saturday September 26, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

6:00pm PDT

Fangs and Fonts Live

Join the members of the furry writing podcast Fangs and Fonts as they invite some guests on stage for a live recording and open discussion about writing, editing and the furry writing community. Ask questions, join in, or just come for the discussion.

Moderators

Ocean Tigrox

Writing Tigrox, Fangs and Fonts

Writer, editor, podcaster, random purple striped ball of crazyLead cat-herder, editor and co-host of the Fangs and Fonts writing podcast.Stories in Pulp!, The Furry Future, Roar 6, and more.Lead editor of the Coyotl winning Noir anthology - Inhuman Acts.Got a couple Leos@OceanTig... Read More →

Speakers

Roland Ferret

Author

Roland is a ferret of many hobbies. From coffee to writing to poi. He has been published most recently in works such as Roar 5 (Variables), Fang 5 (False Impressions), Trick or Treat 1 (The Magic of Desire), and Trick or Treat 2 (Smoke and Whimsey). Roland is always up for a good... Read More →

Voice Spider

Fangs & Fonts

Tarl "Voice" Hoch is primarily a horror, erotica and mythos author from Alberta, Canada. He has been published both in and outside of the fandom in a number of anthologies. His latest works can be found in 'Taboo' by Furplanet, 'Pulp' by Rabbit Valley, and 'Blood Type: An Anthology... Read More →

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Secondary Theater Seatac Hilton Secondary Theater

title pocket <i>Fangs and Fonts</i> Live
title conbook <i>Fangs and Fonts</i> Live

6:00pm PDT

Five C’s of Writing with Phil Geusz

A massive two-hour session and discussion on conceiving, composing, critiquing, completing, and commercializing stories in today’s furry market. Hosted by Phil Geusz, author of over twenty mostly-furry novels.

Moderators

Phil Geusz

I am an author. It's the most important facet of my life.

Saturday September 26, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Five C’s of Writing with Phil Geusz
title conbook Five C’s of Writing with Phil Geusz

8:00pm PDT

2015 RF Anthologies Book Launch

We would like to welcome you in celebrating the fifth annual RainFurrest Anthology. Every year, we release a book of short stories based on the current year’s theme, with all profits going to charity. Swords and Sorcery is a classical theme that everyone knows from growing up, with everything from The Sword in the Stone to Conan the Barbarian. This year, we present fourteen brand new stories and six new works of art donated to a good cause, including cover art by RainFurrest’s artist guest of honor, Jan. Additionally, in the last two years, the writers at RainFurrest presented us with a challenge. To match our regular anthology, we release an adult anthology as a companion piece. This year, we finally give you Naughty Sexy Furry Writing, RainFurrest’s first “after dark” version of our traditional charity work. Six authors give you six different stories to tease with three artists adding their own touch to the genre and cover art presented by long-time RainFurrest supporter Rhari.

Moderators

S

Sterling

Speakers

Hunter

Programming Second, Rainfurrest

Part Time Writer and Full-Time Cat ownee!

Saturday September 26, 2015 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket 2015 RF Anthologies Book Launch
title conbook 2015 RF Anthologies Book Launch

8:00pm PDT

Unsheathed Live

(18+ only.)

Speakers

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Secondary Theater Seatac Hilton Secondary Theater

title pocket <em>Unsheathed<em> Live <i>(18+ only)</i>
title conbook <em>Unsheathed<em> Live <i>(18+ only)</i>
Tags Adult

10:00pm PDT

Unspeakable Urges: Writing Kinks in Fantasy

Kink is in the eye of the beholder, and in this wide world there is something for everyone. A frank and judgment-free discussion of this broad and sometimes uncomfortable topic.

Moderators

Ianus J. Wolf

Ianus J. Wolf is a writer and editor in the fandom and the Track Lead for Anthrocon's writing track. He has written and published stories in an outside of the fandom, as well as editing anthologies for furry publishers. Some of his credits include being the editor for Trick or Treat... Read More →

Speakers

Munchkin

Author, Panelist, and Liason to the Writing GoH, RainFurrest

A member of the furry community for over a decade and a member of the Furry Writer's Guild for a few months. Author of "Tech Flesh" from Furtual Horizons, "The Cat Thief" from ROAR 6, and "Home At Last" from Will of the Alpha: Volume 3. Munchkin in sona and in truth.

Rechan

He writes things! Fuzzy things! Steamy things! FA: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/rechan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/molewords

Saturday September 26, 2015 10:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

11:00pm PDT

It’s Not Magic: Writing a Believable Sex Scene

Some things just are not physically possible, no matter how you try to bend. Come and hear our panelists discuss how to create a steamy but believable sex scene.

Moderators

Ianus J. Wolf

Ianus J. Wolf is a writer and editor in the fandom and the Track Lead for Anthrocon's writing track. He has written and published stories in an outside of the fandom, as well as editing anthologies for furry publishers. Some of his credits include being the editor for Trick or Treat... Read More →

Speakers

George Squares

Author

I'm a speculative fiction writer published in and out of the fandom. I'm passionate about critical theory and how tropes can evolve in media. Loves food, good coffee and good company.

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Saturday September 26, 2015 11:00pm - Sunday September 27, 2015 12:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket It’s Not Magic: Writing a Believable Sex Scene
title conbook It’s Not Magic: Writing a Believable Sex Scene

8:00am PDT

Kaffeeklatsch

A gathering for writers, friends of writers, people who’ve looked at books... and pretty much anyone else who wants to stop in. We provide the coffee and morning munchies, you provide the conversation. Did we mention coffee?

Moderators

Hunter

Programming Second, Rainfurrest

Part Time Writer and Full-Time Cat ownee!

Speakers

S

Sterling

Sunday September 27, 2015 8:00am - 10:00am PDT
Hospitality Suite Seatac Hilton Patron Lounge and Hospitality Suite

title pocket Kaffeeklatsch <em>(starts at 8am)</em>

10:00am PDT

En Garde! Thrilling and Believable Action Sequences

“Thrust! Thrust! Parry.... Good!” Action is meant to engage the reader and pull him into the moment. During this panel, our writers will talk about how to craft the scene and give it the energy it needs to become truly exciting.

Moderators

Ocean Tigrox

Writing Tigrox, Fangs and Fonts

Writer, editor, podcaster, random purple striped ball of crazyLead cat-herder, editor and co-host of the Fangs and Fonts writing podcast.Stories in Pulp!, The Furry Future, Roar 6, and more.Lead editor of the Coyotl winning Noir anthology - Inhuman Acts.Got a couple Leos@OceanTig... Read More →

Speakers

Greg Laurel

Not Tube

I'm the author of God of Clay, Forest Gods, Koa of the Drowned Kingdom, Smiley and the Hero, and many short stories. I love talking about writing and, potentially, dragons.

Sunday September 27, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket <em>En Garde!</em> Thrilling and Believable Action Sequences
title conbook <em>En Garde!</em> Thrilling and Believable Action Sequences

11:00am PDT

Bad Fiction: Flash Fiction Competition

The challenge? Three writers taking your bad ideas and making the best bad story possible. The true challenge, however, is if they can read it to you at the end. They will have one hour to come up with their worst from your worst.

Moderators

Munchkin

Author, Panelist, and Liason to the Writing GoH, RainFurrest

A member of the furry community for over a decade and a member of the Furry Writer's Guild for a few months. Author of "Tech Flesh" from Furtual Horizons, "The Cat Thief" from ROAR 6, and "Home At Last" from Will of the Alpha: Volume 3. Munchkin in sona and in truth.

Speakers

Mars

voted #1 in the New York Time's list of the The 50 GOATs of Throat. (she/they)

Ocean Tigrox

Writing Tigrox, Fangs and Fonts

Writer, editor, podcaster, random purple striped ball of crazyLead cat-herder, editor and co-host of the Fangs and Fonts writing podcast.Stories in Pulp!, The Furry Future, Roar 6, and more.Lead editor of the Coyotl winning Noir anthology - Inhuman Acts.Got a couple Leos@OceanTig... Read More →

Sunday September 27, 2015 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Bad Fiction: Flash Fiction Competition
title conbook Bad Fiction: Flash Fiction Competition

1:00pm PDT

Voice Acting Workshop – Writer’s Edition

It’s Voice Acting Workshop again, only this time, we’ve got brand new scripts. How new? They were written at RainFurrest! Come try performing the scripts written at the Writing for Voice Actors panel, or listen to how your dialogue sounds performed!

Moderators

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Back in 1996, Carrizo created Furrywood Studios in a FurryMUCK backlot, giving furries the chance to try their paw at being movie stars. Twenty years later, Furrywood returns with a new mission to use the latest tech in audio recording, motion capture, and computer animation to bring... Read More →

Sunday September 27, 2015 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Voice Acting Workshop: Writer’s Edition
title conbook Voice Acting Workshop: Writer’s Edition

3:00pm PDT

Introduction to Motion Capture

Ever since rotoscoping, human motion has been an invaluable tool to animators, but with new technologies, motion capture is reaching a whole new level. Come learn about “mocap” and how it’s changing the animation industry.

Moderators

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Back in 1996, Carrizo created Furrywood Studios in a FurryMUCK backlot, giving furries the chance to try their paw at being movie stars. Twenty years later, Furrywood returns with a new mission to use the latest tech in audio recording, motion capture, and computer animation to bring... Read More →

Sunday September 27, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket Introduction to Motion Capture
title conbook Introduction to Motion Capture

4:00pm PDT

The Beastiarium: Writing Fantastical Creature Anatomy

Gryphons and dragons and bugbears,

Moderators

Yannarra

Yannarra's work has seen publication in the zombie anthologies Fifty Shades of Decay by Angelic Knight Press, Dead North: Canadian Zombie Fiction by Exile Press, Taboo by FurPlanet Productions, and ROAR volume 5 by Bad Dog Books. She is as an editor for the furry anthology Abandoned... Read More →

Speakers

Renee Carter Hall

Writer Guest of Honor

Voice Spider

Fangs & Fonts

Tarl "Voice" Hoch is primarily a horror, erotica and mythos author from Alberta, Canada. He has been published both in and outside of the fandom in a number of anthologies. His latest works can be found in 'Taboo' by Furplanet, 'Pulp' by Rabbit Valley, and 'Blood Type: An Anthology... Read More →

Sunday September 27, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Elliott B Seatac Hilton Main Hall (Writing)

title pocket The Beastiarium: Writing Fantastical Creature Anatomy
title conbook The Beastiarium: Writing Fantastical Creature Anatomy