FurPlanet April 2010 Newsletter, 10% off sale, code APR2010
15 years ago
Hello all,
Happy spring!
I apologize for the long wait between newsletters. April is the first month the FurPlanet team hasn't been at a convention this year and we're just now catching our breath.
Of course with conventions come new releases and between our own large number of new releases plus carrying new titles from Sofawolf and others we have a ton of new stuff to talk about.
Contents:
1. FurPlanet Bestseller List
2. FurPlanet.com New Features
3. Special Offers!
2 for 1 ROAR Special
10% Off in April, Coupon Code: APR2010
4. New Releases:
FurPlanet
Bad Dog Books
Sofawolf
Anthrodreams
Furry Artist Partnership
Radio Comix/Sin Factory
5. 2010 Convention Schedule
6. Twitter and Livejournal
1. FurPlanet Bestseller List
We have added a new feature to FurPlanet.com which I am keeping updated monthly. The first one was for February 2010 and currently March's top 10 is displayed on the site.
Each month we tally up the bestselling items in our store for the previous month and share it with you. I'm hoping people find this exciting and informative.
Here is the list for March 2010:
1. Bridges http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=433
2. Out of Position http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=395
3. Genus: Male 9 http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=448
4. Shadow of the Father http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=440
5. Seeing Spots http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=430
6. Save the Day http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=437
7. Dog's Days of Summer http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=400
8. Genus: Male 8 http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=449
9. Volle http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=391
10. Heathen City 2 http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=402
2. FurPlanet.com New Features
One of the many changes we've made to FurPlanet since we took over in March 2008 was to upgrade the store's software to the latest version. Behind the scenes it has changed quite a bit, but the site will function much the same for our customers with some additional enhancements added.
A. Reviews
You guys can now rate each product from 1 to 5 stars and type up a review! Please use this feature as it helps other customers decide what they might like to purchase and helps promote the really exceptional titles. Just click the little stars and it will take you to the review page to type up your thoughts. If you want you can also leave an anonymous review.
B. Wish Lists return
After receiving some feedback via Twitter, we've returned the Wish List function to FurPlanet.com. Click the wish list button and sign in to create your wish list. To look up someone else's list, just click Wish List Lookup in the top menu bar and enter their e-mail address. Its that easy. Use it for tracking your own future purchases or for letting friends and family know what you'd like for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.
C. Streamlined Checkout
We now two different ways to checkout. If you're in a hurry and don't remember your login details or you're a new customer and would rather not register, there is now the option to purchase with or without registering for an account.
3. Special Offers!
ROAR 2 for 1 special!
We will soon be releasing a new version of ROAR Volume 1 which will have a different cover. We have several copies of the original white cover ROAR 1 in stock and would like to sell them quickly. To facilitate this, if you purchase a copy of ROAR 1 we will include a copy of ROAR 2 absolutely free, while supplies last! We only have a few copies of the original cover ROAR 1 left and this offer will end once they are gone. This is a great way to help us out and if you haven't read ROAR before you can complete the collection and be up to date before ROAR 3, now open for submissions, comes out. If you already have one of these anthologies, buy ROAR 1 anyway and give the spare to a friend. Start spreading the love of furry fiction.
ROAR Volume 1: http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=285 NOTE: You don't have to do anything in the store system to make this happen. When you order volume 1 we will see it and automatically include a copy of volume 2 for no charge.
April Special: 10% Off
We are now running a special sale on FurPlanet.com, 10% off everything in the store! However, you have to use our special discount code when you check out. Just enter APR2010 at checkout. This coupon code is only valid from now until the end of April. There is no restriction on how many times you can use it so come back and shop often, save some cash and pick up some of our many new releases detailed below.
4. New Releases
A. FurPlanet
We'll start with our own new releases. Hey, its our newsletter right?
Bridges by Kyell Gold
Bridges is the first title in our new line of novellas, Cupcakes. This new series will have a novella released 3 or 4 times each year. The lineup of authors will cover gay adult, straight adult and non-adult stories from Kyell Gold, Rikoshi and Fooozzball.
Bridges is an adults-only gay romance tale with lots and lots of foxes! Cover and interior art by Keovi.
$9.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=433
Carpe Diem Trade Paperback Volume 3 by Graveyard Greg
This third volume collects issues 8, 9 and 10 of the popular Carpe Diem web comic. It is full color!
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=432
Dungeons & Denizens Volume 2 by Graveyard Greg
Speaking of Graveyard Greg, here is another web comic from the creator of Carpe Diem and Profiles. This is the second collection of Dungeons & Denizens. It is 90 pages and also full color.
$24.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=456
Jack: The Screaming Barrel 1 by Dave Hopkins
This is a new spin-off by Dave Hopkins. This full color comic takes place in the Jack universe and stars Drip, before he became the sin of Lust.
$7.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=431
Save the Day by D.J. Fahl
The first novel by the talented young author, D.J. Fahl with cover and interior illustrations by I.S.O. artist Vince Suzukawa. If you've been itching for a novel-length furry superhero story then this is the book for you. Superhero Ted Rodriguez deals with coming out to his partner as a member of the Extraordinaries, then has to come out to his teammates as gay. That's just the first chapter!
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=437
Seeing Spots by Andres Cyanni Halden
Prolific author Cyanni experiments with a novella-length work. This is a classic tale of finding love in college. Erotic fun between a wolf and snow leopard.
$9.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=430
B. Bad Dog Books
Found: One Apocalypse by Ben Goodridge
Bad Dog Books returns to the fold with a new novella by White Crusade author Ben Goodridge. Here Goodridge steps into the realm of sci-fi comedy. Intergalactic rag-and-bond man Iorgi Murret stumbles across the find of a lifetime, a 500-year old near-intact battleship buried in a sandy planetoid. Now he has to fight off everyone else who wants the ship.
$17.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=438
ROAR Volume 2 edited by Buck Turner
Finally, after many years of being asked when the next volume of ROAR comes out, I can give you an answer: It came out at Further Confusion in January, why haven't you bought it already?
The long-awaited second volume of Bad Dog Books' general audience anthology is here. This volume features six stories loosely based on the theme of Games. Contributing authors this time are Phil Geusz, Teiran, Graveyard Greg, D.J. Fahl, H.A. Kirsch and Sheperd J. Wolf.
Edited by Buck Turner, who is now seeking submissions for volume 3! Read about submission guidelines for ROAR here: http://www.baddogbooks.com/
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=429
C. Sofawolf
We are of course continuing our distribution relationship with Sofawolf Press. We've added several of their older items to our catalog such as the Fur-Piled series and of course we are also carrying their newest releases.
Shadow of the Father by Kyell Gold
After last year's strong showing with Out of Position, Kyell's newest novel is here. Shadow takes place in the world of Argaea several years after the last Volle novel and features Volle's son. If you haven't read the previous three novels in this series, have no fear. Kyell designed this book to be a good jump-on point for those new to the series. And if you like what you see, you can go back and read up on the original series.
$19.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=440
The Seventh Chakra by Kevin Frane
Kevin Frane's second novel is actually a prequel of sorts to his first book, Thousand Leaves. Arkady Ryswife and his team are tracking down ancient religious artifacts for the mysterious Iolite League. This book can also be enjoyed without having read Thousand Leaves first.
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=441
I.S.O. Vol. 1 by Vince Suzukawa
This is a collected tradepaperback of the popular web comic. Includes 30 pages of bonus material!
$17.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=442
D. Anthrodreams
Different Worlds, Different Skins, edited by Will A. Sanborn
The newest anthology from Anthrodreams features short stories of humanity's encounters with other races. Like all Anthrodreams anthologies Different Worlds includes an impressive array of stories by over 20 authors!
$17.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=436
Anthropomorphic Dreams Volume 1
Anthropomorphic Dreams is a podcast which has readings of various furry-themed stories by different authors and talented voice artists brining life to the stories. This is a great podcast which I highly recommend giving a listen if you enjoy furry fiction. Listen on a road trip or a long commute. This CD is a collection of the first year of the podcast, all in one place with a cover by Sara Palmer. This CDs release is a collaboration between Anthrodreams Publishing and FurPlanet.
$9.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=439
E. Furry Artist Partnership
Of course, what new year would be complete without a new release from the fine folks of F.A.P.
Furry Artist Partnership Session 7, the new collection for 2010 is now available. We have it available in two formats, a CD or a download which you can use to burn your own disc.
This time enjoy artwork by artdecade, Cobalt, D. Bruin, Fel, Fennec, Greenmonkey and Inuki.
CD: $24.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=435
Download: $19.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=434
F. Radio Comix/Sin Factory
Genus: Male 9
The newest issue in the popular Genus: Male anthology series. Its just like Genus, but with 100% less women!
$5.99, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=448
Speaking of Genus: Male, FurPlanet is now carrying most of the series. Look on our website for issues 3 through 9.
Genus 92
The classic straight porn anthology keeps going strong, now in a new perfect-bound format with 48 pages of adult furry fun.
$9.99, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=455
5. 2010 Convention Schedule
We have an expanded convention schedule this year. We are planning to attend 12 conventions as dealers in 2010. Three have already passed, but we'll be out on the road again for FA: United! at the end of May, then we'll be trying our hand in the dealers room of massive anime con, A-Kon, which we are fortunate to be local to. Then its on to Anthrocon in June! Our full schedule is on our website under the Convention Dates link in the menu bar.
6. Twitter and Livejournal
FurPlanet now has a company Twitter account, you can follow us at http://www.twitter.com/furplanet
We also still have our Livejournal account for newsletters and updates: http://furplanet.livejournal.com
That's all for now. Sorry this was a long one. We will try to make these updates more frequently and shorter in the future.
Remember, use our coupon code APR2010 during the month of April to get 10% off your purchase at FurPlanet.com!
Sincerely,
FuzzWolf and Teiran
Happy spring!
I apologize for the long wait between newsletters. April is the first month the FurPlanet team hasn't been at a convention this year and we're just now catching our breath.
Of course with conventions come new releases and between our own large number of new releases plus carrying new titles from Sofawolf and others we have a ton of new stuff to talk about.
Contents:
1. FurPlanet Bestseller List
2. FurPlanet.com New Features
3. Special Offers!
2 for 1 ROAR Special
10% Off in April, Coupon Code: APR2010
4. New Releases:
FurPlanet
Bad Dog Books
Sofawolf
Anthrodreams
Furry Artist Partnership
Radio Comix/Sin Factory
5. 2010 Convention Schedule
6. Twitter and Livejournal
1. FurPlanet Bestseller List
We have added a new feature to FurPlanet.com which I am keeping updated monthly. The first one was for February 2010 and currently March's top 10 is displayed on the site.
Each month we tally up the bestselling items in our store for the previous month and share it with you. I'm hoping people find this exciting and informative.
Here is the list for March 2010:
1. Bridges http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=433
2. Out of Position http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=395
3. Genus: Male 9 http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=448
4. Shadow of the Father http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=440
5. Seeing Spots http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=430
6. Save the Day http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=437
7. Dog's Days of Summer http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=400
8. Genus: Male 8 http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=449
9. Volle http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=391
10. Heathen City 2 http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=402
2. FurPlanet.com New Features
One of the many changes we've made to FurPlanet since we took over in March 2008 was to upgrade the store's software to the latest version. Behind the scenes it has changed quite a bit, but the site will function much the same for our customers with some additional enhancements added.
A. Reviews
You guys can now rate each product from 1 to 5 stars and type up a review! Please use this feature as it helps other customers decide what they might like to purchase and helps promote the really exceptional titles. Just click the little stars and it will take you to the review page to type up your thoughts. If you want you can also leave an anonymous review.
B. Wish Lists return
After receiving some feedback via Twitter, we've returned the Wish List function to FurPlanet.com. Click the wish list button and sign in to create your wish list. To look up someone else's list, just click Wish List Lookup in the top menu bar and enter their e-mail address. Its that easy. Use it for tracking your own future purchases or for letting friends and family know what you'd like for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.
C. Streamlined Checkout
We now two different ways to checkout. If you're in a hurry and don't remember your login details or you're a new customer and would rather not register, there is now the option to purchase with or without registering for an account.
3. Special Offers!
ROAR 2 for 1 special!
We will soon be releasing a new version of ROAR Volume 1 which will have a different cover. We have several copies of the original white cover ROAR 1 in stock and would like to sell them quickly. To facilitate this, if you purchase a copy of ROAR 1 we will include a copy of ROAR 2 absolutely free, while supplies last! We only have a few copies of the original cover ROAR 1 left and this offer will end once they are gone. This is a great way to help us out and if you haven't read ROAR before you can complete the collection and be up to date before ROAR 3, now open for submissions, comes out. If you already have one of these anthologies, buy ROAR 1 anyway and give the spare to a friend. Start spreading the love of furry fiction.
ROAR Volume 1: http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=285 NOTE: You don't have to do anything in the store system to make this happen. When you order volume 1 we will see it and automatically include a copy of volume 2 for no charge.
April Special: 10% Off
We are now running a special sale on FurPlanet.com, 10% off everything in the store! However, you have to use our special discount code when you check out. Just enter APR2010 at checkout. This coupon code is only valid from now until the end of April. There is no restriction on how many times you can use it so come back and shop often, save some cash and pick up some of our many new releases detailed below.
4. New Releases
A. FurPlanet
We'll start with our own new releases. Hey, its our newsletter right?
Bridges by Kyell Gold
Bridges is the first title in our new line of novellas, Cupcakes. This new series will have a novella released 3 or 4 times each year. The lineup of authors will cover gay adult, straight adult and non-adult stories from Kyell Gold, Rikoshi and Fooozzball.
Bridges is an adults-only gay romance tale with lots and lots of foxes! Cover and interior art by Keovi.
$9.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=433
Carpe Diem Trade Paperback Volume 3 by Graveyard Greg
This third volume collects issues 8, 9 and 10 of the popular Carpe Diem web comic. It is full color!
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=432
Dungeons & Denizens Volume 2 by Graveyard Greg
Speaking of Graveyard Greg, here is another web comic from the creator of Carpe Diem and Profiles. This is the second collection of Dungeons & Denizens. It is 90 pages and also full color.
$24.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=456
Jack: The Screaming Barrel 1 by Dave Hopkins
This is a new spin-off by Dave Hopkins. This full color comic takes place in the Jack universe and stars Drip, before he became the sin of Lust.
$7.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=431
Save the Day by D.J. Fahl
The first novel by the talented young author, D.J. Fahl with cover and interior illustrations by I.S.O. artist Vince Suzukawa. If you've been itching for a novel-length furry superhero story then this is the book for you. Superhero Ted Rodriguez deals with coming out to his partner as a member of the Extraordinaries, then has to come out to his teammates as gay. That's just the first chapter!
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=437
Seeing Spots by Andres Cyanni Halden
Prolific author Cyanni experiments with a novella-length work. This is a classic tale of finding love in college. Erotic fun between a wolf and snow leopard.
$9.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=430
B. Bad Dog Books
Found: One Apocalypse by Ben Goodridge
Bad Dog Books returns to the fold with a new novella by White Crusade author Ben Goodridge. Here Goodridge steps into the realm of sci-fi comedy. Intergalactic rag-and-bond man Iorgi Murret stumbles across the find of a lifetime, a 500-year old near-intact battleship buried in a sandy planetoid. Now he has to fight off everyone else who wants the ship.
$17.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=438
ROAR Volume 2 edited by Buck Turner
Finally, after many years of being asked when the next volume of ROAR comes out, I can give you an answer: It came out at Further Confusion in January, why haven't you bought it already?
The long-awaited second volume of Bad Dog Books' general audience anthology is here. This volume features six stories loosely based on the theme of Games. Contributing authors this time are Phil Geusz, Teiran, Graveyard Greg, D.J. Fahl, H.A. Kirsch and Sheperd J. Wolf.
Edited by Buck Turner, who is now seeking submissions for volume 3! Read about submission guidelines for ROAR here: http://www.baddogbooks.com/
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=429
C. Sofawolf
We are of course continuing our distribution relationship with Sofawolf Press. We've added several of their older items to our catalog such as the Fur-Piled series and of course we are also carrying their newest releases.
Shadow of the Father by Kyell Gold
After last year's strong showing with Out of Position, Kyell's newest novel is here. Shadow takes place in the world of Argaea several years after the last Volle novel and features Volle's son. If you haven't read the previous three novels in this series, have no fear. Kyell designed this book to be a good jump-on point for those new to the series. And if you like what you see, you can go back and read up on the original series.
$19.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=440
The Seventh Chakra by Kevin Frane
Kevin Frane's second novel is actually a prequel of sorts to his first book, Thousand Leaves. Arkady Ryswife and his team are tracking down ancient religious artifacts for the mysterious Iolite League. This book can also be enjoyed without having read Thousand Leaves first.
$19.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=441
I.S.O. Vol. 1 by Vince Suzukawa
This is a collected tradepaperback of the popular web comic. Includes 30 pages of bonus material!
$17.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=442
D. Anthrodreams
Different Worlds, Different Skins, edited by Will A. Sanborn
The newest anthology from Anthrodreams features short stories of humanity's encounters with other races. Like all Anthrodreams anthologies Different Worlds includes an impressive array of stories by over 20 authors!
$17.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=436
Anthropomorphic Dreams Volume 1
Anthropomorphic Dreams is a podcast which has readings of various furry-themed stories by different authors and talented voice artists brining life to the stories. This is a great podcast which I highly recommend giving a listen if you enjoy furry fiction. Listen on a road trip or a long commute. This CD is a collection of the first year of the podcast, all in one place with a cover by Sara Palmer. This CDs release is a collaboration between Anthrodreams Publishing and FurPlanet.
$9.95, All Ages, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=439
E. Furry Artist Partnership
Of course, what new year would be complete without a new release from the fine folks of F.A.P.
Furry Artist Partnership Session 7, the new collection for 2010 is now available. We have it available in two formats, a CD or a download which you can use to burn your own disc.
This time enjoy artwork by artdecade, Cobalt, D. Bruin, Fel, Fennec, Greenmonkey and Inuki.
CD: $24.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=435
Download: $19.95, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=434
F. Radio Comix/Sin Factory
Genus: Male 9
The newest issue in the popular Genus: Male anthology series. Its just like Genus, but with 100% less women!
$5.99, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=448
Speaking of Genus: Male, FurPlanet is now carrying most of the series. Look on our website for issues 3 through 9.
Genus 92
The classic straight porn anthology keeps going strong, now in a new perfect-bound format with 48 pages of adult furry fun.
$9.99, Adults Only, http://furplanet.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=455
5. 2010 Convention Schedule
We have an expanded convention schedule this year. We are planning to attend 12 conventions as dealers in 2010. Three have already passed, but we'll be out on the road again for FA: United! at the end of May, then we'll be trying our hand in the dealers room of massive anime con, A-Kon, which we are fortunate to be local to. Then its on to Anthrocon in June! Our full schedule is on our website under the Convention Dates link in the menu bar.
6. Twitter and Livejournal
FurPlanet now has a company Twitter account, you can follow us at http://www.twitter.com/furplanet
We also still have our Livejournal account for newsletters and updates: http://furplanet.livejournal.com
That's all for now. Sorry this was a long one. We will try to make these updates more frequently and shorter in the future.
Remember, use our coupon code APR2010 during the month of April to get 10% off your purchase at FurPlanet.com!
Sincerely,
FuzzWolf and Teiran

November
~november
Arrgghh... is it too late to use coupon?