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Happy National Fox Day!
Posted a month agoSeriously, it's a real day on the calendar! I doubt they mean foxes like Fatima, Marian, Krystal, or Diane Foxington, but still.
Terrie Smith has a Patreon
Posted 3 months agoTerrie Smith, one the first and best artists in fandom, has put up a Patreon account for herself. If you want to support one of the great artists and founders of the fandom, give it and her work a look.
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11188301/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11188301/
Sign-in difficulties
Posted 4 months agoDumb question time. I had to do a system restore and now I can't sign back in to Furaffinity on Firefox, which I prefer. Is there any way to fix this problem?
Journal Share: Furries versus True Crime TV
Posted 4 months agoMore Xanadu story ideas
Posted 5 months agoWas just talking with an old fannish friend the other night about the Xanadu series, the Vicky Wyman one, and it got off on some odd tangents about 'potential story ideas'.
I mentioned an old idea I had about how the vixen Fatima probably visited her lover Tabbe down in the 'Wallows', which seems to be a slum set close by the Imperial Palace. No city beyond that, mind you, just a slum. Really given how all we've ever seen of Xanadu is the Imperial Palace, the Wallows, and a port city, I'm left wondering how this place rates as an 'empire'. The Wallows is much like the pre-modern cities described by Poul Anderson in his not well enough known essay 'On Thud and Blunder' -- a pit of savagery and vice with a few, probably very well-guarded, spots of relative safety. This was born out in the original story given that much of what we see of the Wallows is of a violent and lawless place, and the one time Fatima visits Tabbe he bluntly tells her that "The Wallows is no safe place for a lovely lady like you!"
Now Fata, it should be pointed out, is described as 'a little naive about life outside the Imperial Court'. Mostly because she was brought there when she was six years old to be a companion/playmate for then-Imperial Princess Alicia, and she lived there ever since. She's also described as generous, compassionate, and very lovely by the standards of her society. So I mentioned to my friend, "What happens when Fata goes down to visit her boyfriend, notices how harsh life is for most of these people, and decides that she'll come back later with gold and food for them? Given that she probably wears her jewelry and court clothes, as we saw her do in the story?" Though Fatima did have the sense to cover them with a dark cloak.
His response was, "The same thing that happens to foolish young women in real life who try that. She ends up in a headline, but not the way she wanted."
Myself, given that Fata's face and name are probably known? She is the lady in waiting to the empress, and she wears the sort of clothes and jewelry are obviously for a lady of the court. I suspect that even the densest thug would know what that means, and what would likely happen if they tried to mug her or worse. Still there's always someone dumb enough to grab first and ponder the consequences later.
Though he agreed with me that the well-meaning vixen would almost certainly be sent on her way by the locals. "This isn't the palace, and you don't belong here. Get out, and take the trouble you bring back with you!"
Mind that I think a story where Fatima ends up stuck somewhere in the Wallows while both Tabbe and the Imperial Guard turn the place upside down looking for the vixen could be either comical or tragic depending on how it was written.
I mentioned an old idea I had about how the vixen Fatima probably visited her lover Tabbe down in the 'Wallows', which seems to be a slum set close by the Imperial Palace. No city beyond that, mind you, just a slum. Really given how all we've ever seen of Xanadu is the Imperial Palace, the Wallows, and a port city, I'm left wondering how this place rates as an 'empire'. The Wallows is much like the pre-modern cities described by Poul Anderson in his not well enough known essay 'On Thud and Blunder' -- a pit of savagery and vice with a few, probably very well-guarded, spots of relative safety. This was born out in the original story given that much of what we see of the Wallows is of a violent and lawless place, and the one time Fatima visits Tabbe he bluntly tells her that "The Wallows is no safe place for a lovely lady like you!"
Now Fata, it should be pointed out, is described as 'a little naive about life outside the Imperial Court'. Mostly because she was brought there when she was six years old to be a companion/playmate for then-Imperial Princess Alicia, and she lived there ever since. She's also described as generous, compassionate, and very lovely by the standards of her society. So I mentioned to my friend, "What happens when Fata goes down to visit her boyfriend, notices how harsh life is for most of these people, and decides that she'll come back later with gold and food for them? Given that she probably wears her jewelry and court clothes, as we saw her do in the story?" Though Fatima did have the sense to cover them with a dark cloak.
His response was, "The same thing that happens to foolish young women in real life who try that. She ends up in a headline, but not the way she wanted."
Myself, given that Fata's face and name are probably known? She is the lady in waiting to the empress, and she wears the sort of clothes and jewelry are obviously for a lady of the court. I suspect that even the densest thug would know what that means, and what would likely happen if they tried to mug her or worse. Still there's always someone dumb enough to grab first and ponder the consequences later.
Though he agreed with me that the well-meaning vixen would almost certainly be sent on her way by the locals. "This isn't the palace, and you don't belong here. Get out, and take the trouble you bring back with you!"
Mind that I think a story where Fatima ends up stuck somewhere in the Wallows while both Tabbe and the Imperial Guard turn the place upside down looking for the vixen could be either comical or tragic depending on how it was written.
Remembering Vicky and Xanadu
Posted 6 months agoJust checked out a I got from Vicky Wyman so many years ago where she mentioned just how old Alicia the unicorn empress, Kinomon the Golden Dragon, and Tzu Kai the Kyryn, who was sort-of the main enemy along with his twin sister Tzu Li in the second Xanadu limited series, 'Across Diamond Seas'.
According to her, Alicia was physically thirty-six and emotionally about nineteen, while Tzu Kai and his sister were both twenty-two, but emotionally about twelve each. Which really became a problem when you learn that Kyryn don't use magic like other Xanadan Nobles, they are magic all the way through. And even though Kai and Li were young and occasionally ran out of energy for their magic, they were powerful enough to ignore dragonfire. And to transform Alicia into an alicorn by removing the wings from a griffin pirate who attacked their island and instantly grafting them to her body. As well as granting her enough skill to glide to the ground as she was falling to her death. So near godlike magic power coupled with a twelve-year-old's emotional control and a near total lack of understanding of things like mortality and death. Because Kyryn live for about 10,000 years.
Just checking out my old (and sole) letter I ever got from Vicky Wyman where she mentioned just how
old Alicia the unicorn empress, Kinomon the Golden Dragon, and Tzu Kai the Kyryn, who was sort-of the main enemy along with his twin sister Tzu Li in the second Xanadu limited series, 'Across Diamond Seas'.
According to her, Alicia was physically thirty-six and emotionally about nineteen, while Tzu Kai and his sister were both twenty-two, but emotionally about twelve each. Which really became a problem when you learn that Kyryn don't use magic like other Xanadan Nobles, they are magic all the way through. And even though Kai and Li were young and occasionally ran out of energy for their magic, they were powerful enough to ignore dragonfire. And to transform Alicia into an alicorn by removing the wings from a griffin pirate who attacked their island and instantly grafting them to her body. As well as granting her enough skill to glide to the ground as she was falling to her death. So magic power on a level with, say, someone like Dr. Strange or Dr. Fate (but nowhere near the skill those two possessed) coupled with a twelve-year-old's emotional control and a near total lack of understanding of things like mortality and death. Because Kyryn live for about 10,000 years.
Thankfully they were more mischievous than malicious.
I also like how Vicky idly commented, "Oh, and Kinomon is eighty. He doesn't look it, does he?"
I also once asked her how well Alicia and Kinomon would take it when their short-lived Freeborn and Domestique friends died long before they did. Her answer was "Badly." Fatima the vixen, Alicia's closest friend and confidant, is in her mid-20's. And she'll be gone long before Alicia will. Vicky said that Alicia was going to be devastated when her 'sister' died and it was going to take a long time for her to recover.
I wonder if Alicia ever did completely recover. In a later series set in the Xanadu fanzine, 'Xanadu 2000', set 1000 years after the first three series, we see the inside of the Imperial Palace for several scenes. And in the background of many of them are small statues and wall hangings that depict a vixen like Fatima, often done as if she were dancing. I've often wondered if those were from Alicia's time as a way to remember the first real friend she ever had.
According to her, Alicia was physically thirty-six and emotionally about nineteen, while Tzu Kai and his sister were both twenty-two, but emotionally about twelve each. Which really became a problem when you learn that Kyryn don't use magic like other Xanadan Nobles, they are magic all the way through. And even though Kai and Li were young and occasionally ran out of energy for their magic, they were powerful enough to ignore dragonfire. And to transform Alicia into an alicorn by removing the wings from a griffin pirate who attacked their island and instantly grafting them to her body. As well as granting her enough skill to glide to the ground as she was falling to her death. So near godlike magic power coupled with a twelve-year-old's emotional control and a near total lack of understanding of things like mortality and death. Because Kyryn live for about 10,000 years.
Just checking out my old (and sole) letter I ever got from Vicky Wyman where she mentioned just how
old Alicia the unicorn empress, Kinomon the Golden Dragon, and Tzu Kai the Kyryn, who was sort-of the main enemy along with his twin sister Tzu Li in the second Xanadu limited series, 'Across Diamond Seas'.
According to her, Alicia was physically thirty-six and emotionally about nineteen, while Tzu Kai and his sister were both twenty-two, but emotionally about twelve each. Which really became a problem when you learn that Kyryn don't use magic like other Xanadan Nobles, they are magic all the way through. And even though Kai and Li were young and occasionally ran out of energy for their magic, they were powerful enough to ignore dragonfire. And to transform Alicia into an alicorn by removing the wings from a griffin pirate who attacked their island and instantly grafting them to her body. As well as granting her enough skill to glide to the ground as she was falling to her death. So magic power on a level with, say, someone like Dr. Strange or Dr. Fate (but nowhere near the skill those two possessed) coupled with a twelve-year-old's emotional control and a near total lack of understanding of things like mortality and death. Because Kyryn live for about 10,000 years.
Thankfully they were more mischievous than malicious.
I also like how Vicky idly commented, "Oh, and Kinomon is eighty. He doesn't look it, does he?"
I also once asked her how well Alicia and Kinomon would take it when their short-lived Freeborn and Domestique friends died long before they did. Her answer was "Badly." Fatima the vixen, Alicia's closest friend and confidant, is in her mid-20's. And she'll be gone long before Alicia will. Vicky said that Alicia was going to be devastated when her 'sister' died and it was going to take a long time for her to recover.
I wonder if Alicia ever did completely recover. In a later series set in the Xanadu fanzine, 'Xanadu 2000', set 1000 years after the first three series, we see the inside of the Imperial Palace for several scenes. And in the background of many of them are small statues and wall hangings that depict a vixen like Fatima, often done as if she were dancing. I've often wondered if those were from Alicia's time as a way to remember the first real friend she ever had.
Bad news about Ironbadger/Steve Corbett
Posted 6 months agoA little over a week ago, Steve fell and broke his right hip. He's had an operation to repair the break and is on the mend, but it'll be a month or so before he can go home.
I have a contact phone number for him but I'm not sure if I should just post it here. Right now I'd rather say that if you want to call him, please PM me and I'll forward it to you. He would enjoy having some people to talk to. The staff at his nursing home are okay, but apparently they don't speak or read much English. Which can be a problem when you have dietary restrictions and the like.
Steve is at the Anaheim Crest Nursing Center under the name Steven Corbett, in room 134A.
Like I said, if you want his number please ask in a PM and I'll send it to you.
I have a contact phone number for him but I'm not sure if I should just post it here. Right now I'd rather say that if you want to call him, please PM me and I'll forward it to you. He would enjoy having some people to talk to. The staff at his nursing home are okay, but apparently they don't speak or read much English. Which can be a problem when you have dietary restrictions and the like.
Steve is at the Anaheim Crest Nursing Center under the name Steven Corbett, in room 134A.
Like I said, if you want his number please ask in a PM and I'll send it to you.
Signal Boost for Rhari
Posted 7 months agoHer daughter doesn't have a lot of time left, so if you can help at all, please do so.
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60301878/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/making-m.....urce=copy_link
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60301878/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/making-m.....urce=copy_link
Thank you everyone
Posted 9 months agoJust wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone who favorited any of the art by Vicky Wyman that I posted over the past few days.
Question about some Vicky Wyman art
Posted 9 months agoJust got a question here. I have some scanned by me art by own of my favorite and now gone artists, Vicky Wyman (I still miss you, Vicky). It's work of hers that AFAIK has never, ever been posted online before. Would anyone here want to see it? And if so, provided I posted it simply so people could see some (mostly) early and hard to find by now art by her, would it be okay to post it in my gallery provided I made it clear it wasn't mine?
I admit, I would love to share it. Vicky had trouble with getting her art scanned for years and a LOT of her work never got online. I'd like for it to be out there for people like me who enjoy her work.
I admit, I would love to share it. Vicky had trouble with getting her art scanned for years and a LOT of her work never got online. I'd like for it to be out there for people like me who enjoy her work.
Ever-Changing Palace, 9 or 10 issues
Posted 10 months agoI keep seeing mention online that there were 10 issues of the Xanadu fanzine 'The Ever-Changing Palace'. But I've never seen more than 9 issues. Is there a 'lost' tenth issue of the fanzine, or is this just another case of the internet being wrong?
Signal Boost for Terrie Smith
Posted 10 months agoOne of the grand ladies and better artists of fandom could use some help right now.
More here: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11034077/
More here: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11034077/
Merry Christmas
Posted 10 months agoHappy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, a joyous Yule, and Happy New Year to all.
Thanks everyone
Posted 10 months agoTo every one of you who faved some of my posted art by Vicky Wyman that I couldn't extend my thanks to personally, let me thank you right now. I'm delighted to see that Ms. Wyman and Xanadu still have some fans.
From Mel White: Beware of 'Verify your account' messages!
Posted 10 months agoCourtesy of Mel White:
Got one in my inbox today from a Fur Affinity account (with a green leaf beside the name), and because I'm a suspicious old bat and the link does NOT lead to anything I've seen before. The account (with a green leaf) was created just yesterday and the shouts on the profile say it's a scam.
They'll try to hack your account and grab your credit cards.
ALERT FOLKS, PLEASE.
Got one in my inbox today from a Fur Affinity account (with a green leaf beside the name), and because I'm a suspicious old bat and the link does NOT lead to anything I've seen before. The account (with a green leaf) was created just yesterday and the shouts on the profile say it's a scam.
They'll try to hack your account and grab your credit cards.
ALERT FOLKS, PLEASE.
Chance to get some Vicky Wyman classics
Posted 11 months agoThis fellow has copies of the collections of her first two Xanadu series for sale, as well as copies of several issues of the Xanadu fanzine Ever-Changing Palace. Get them while you can.
https://second-ed.myshopify.com/collections/xanadu
EDIT: My deepest apologies, but the shop I listed to is closed. None of those books are available.
I am very sorry for my foolish error.
https://second-ed.myshopify.com/collections/xanadu
EDIT: My deepest apologies, but the shop I listed to is closed. None of those books are available.
I am very sorry for my foolish error.
Rent-a-Friend -- Yes, this is a real business
Posted a year agoIn the "I couldn't make this up if I tried" category, I was cruising Wikipedia and I saw some unusual entries.
Like 'Rental Family Service' from Japan which is just what it sounds like - people you hire to pretend to be your family at various social events. I'm left wondering if this is funny or just plain sad. I mean, if this were still the 80's or 90's, I could see a sitcom or comedy film done where some guy hires a woman and some kids to pretend to be his family to keep out of trouble with his boss or to get a raise ("I need to support this family, sir!"). Hey, the Three Stooges pretended to be war orphans for a millionaire whose trendy wife wanted to get in on the latest WW2 fad. Of course that all ended very badly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renta.....family_service
And of course America has its own version, Rent-a-Friend.
https://rentafriend.com/
Yes, you can actually make money pretending to be someone's friend. I do wonder about the sort of people who are customers for this service. Maybe I've seen too many comedies and horror movies where you find out the hard way that your 'new friend' is some sort of lunatic or sadistic maniac.
This also reminds me of the standard furry fiction plot #2, or maybe 3, of 'furries created to be sexual partners for lonely and deserving nerds like the author'. 'Furries created as sexual partners for rotten horny creeps' is probably standard furry plot #4 or 5. What if said furry wasn't made to be a bed toy, but to provide companionship for someone who desperately needs it? Like, say, someone who is both elderly and has a sizeable estate? Of course they decide in the end to leave everything to 'My only friend Fuzzy'. And the human relations of the deceased decide they want their slice of the pie, and...
I can remember years ago seeing a well-done story with a female dog furry who was created to be the companion and sorta-nurse to a youngster with some serious health issues. It was very sweet and tragic ending with the kid dying and her committing suicide when she realized that nobody needed or wanted her any more.
Like 'Rental Family Service' from Japan which is just what it sounds like - people you hire to pretend to be your family at various social events. I'm left wondering if this is funny or just plain sad. I mean, if this were still the 80's or 90's, I could see a sitcom or comedy film done where some guy hires a woman and some kids to pretend to be his family to keep out of trouble with his boss or to get a raise ("I need to support this family, sir!"). Hey, the Three Stooges pretended to be war orphans for a millionaire whose trendy wife wanted to get in on the latest WW2 fad. Of course that all ended very badly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renta.....family_service
And of course America has its own version, Rent-a-Friend.
https://rentafriend.com/
Yes, you can actually make money pretending to be someone's friend. I do wonder about the sort of people who are customers for this service. Maybe I've seen too many comedies and horror movies where you find out the hard way that your 'new friend' is some sort of lunatic or sadistic maniac.
This also reminds me of the standard furry fiction plot #2, or maybe 3, of 'furries created to be sexual partners for lonely and deserving nerds like the author'. 'Furries created as sexual partners for rotten horny creeps' is probably standard furry plot #4 or 5. What if said furry wasn't made to be a bed toy, but to provide companionship for someone who desperately needs it? Like, say, someone who is both elderly and has a sizeable estate? Of course they decide in the end to leave everything to 'My only friend Fuzzy'. And the human relations of the deceased decide they want their slice of the pie, and...
I can remember years ago seeing a well-done story with a female dog furry who was created to be the companion and sorta-nurse to a youngster with some serious health issues. It was very sweet and tragic ending with the kid dying and her committing suicide when she realized that nobody needed or wanted her any more.
Signal Boost for Moonstone
Posted a year agoShe's got a few books of interest to furries that she's trying to sell.
Links here:
Freaks: How to Draw Fantastic Fantasy Creatures: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57993774/
Amazon Hunters Furry Erotica: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57993766/
Coffee Stains 2 Art by Kadath: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57993755/
Some very fine Dark Natasha art: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57544911/
Links here:
Freaks: How to Draw Fantastic Fantasy Creatures: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57993774/
Amazon Hunters Furry Erotica: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57993766/
Coffee Stains 2 Art by Kadath: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57993755/
Some very fine Dark Natasha art: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/57544911/
Who Fears the Devil? The Songs of Silver John
Posted a year agoTo anyone who's ever been a fan of the John the Balladeer stories by Manly Wade Wellman, and who wondered what the songs might sound like, here's your chance to find out.
Just be warned, they'll only be posted for 30 days.
https://archive.org/details/01-silv.....ilver+John.mp3
I have to admit, the third song, 'Nine Yards of Other Cloth' is my favorite, coming as it does from one of the best John stories.
Just be warned, they'll only be posted for 30 days.
https://archive.org/details/01-silv.....ilver+John.mp3
I have to admit, the third song, 'Nine Yards of Other Cloth' is my favorite, coming as it does from one of the best John stories.
Sword stabbing at AC?
Posted a year agoApparently things got a little out of hand at this year's AnthroCon.
Or so this news account says.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWRvHFEkQRA
Hoo boy. My best to Kage and everyone else involved.
Or so this news account says.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWRvHFEkQRA
Hoo boy. My best to Kage and everyone else involved.
Signal Boost
Posted a year agoMonstone is in a hard way and could use some help. If you can't send cash, then maybe you can spread the word.
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10882719/
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10882719/
R.I.P. Scott Ruggels
Posted a year agoScott Ruggels just passed away. He was part of the fandom for a long time, and he did some amazing historical-based art. I loved his 'Asheru' pictures in particular. He also did some great art for Hero Games, especially their Champions line.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Ruggels, and Rest in Peace.
Thank you for everything, Mr. Ruggels, and Rest in Peace.
Foxy Lady: The Masked Singer
Posted a year agoI'm surprised this seems to have slipped past the fandom. It's not just a lovely costume, but she's a fine singer too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQw.....KrE&t=129s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQw.....KrE&t=129s
R.I.P. Roger Corman
Posted a year agoI don't know how many B-movie fans are on this site, but Roger Corman has left us at the age of 98. He made some of the most fun movies I've ever seen.
The Raven.
Day the World Ended.
It Conquered the World.
The Undead.
A Bucket of Blood.
The Wasp Woman.
House of Usher.
The Little Shop of Horrors.
The Raven (a favorite!).
The Masque of the Red Death.
The Dunwich Horror.
Battle Beyond the Stars.
So many treasures. So many memories.
Fare well, Mr. Corman, and thank you.
Once giants walked the Earth.
The Raven.
Day the World Ended.
It Conquered the World.
The Undead.
A Bucket of Blood.
The Wasp Woman.
House of Usher.
The Little Shop of Horrors.
The Raven (a favorite!).
The Masque of the Red Death.
The Dunwich Horror.
Battle Beyond the Stars.
So many treasures. So many memories.
Fare well, Mr. Corman, and thank you.
Once giants walked the Earth.
What's up with Motor City Furry Con?
Posted a year agoSeriously, two years in a row now they've had to clear the hotel because of bomb threats being sent in. Does someone have a serious grudge against the con?
And if you were or are attending the convention, I hope it doesn't get any more exciting for you.
And if you were or are attending the convention, I hope it doesn't get any more exciting for you.
