Thanks to  p_moss Mossy for giving her some form out of a sudden inspiration:


CLOVER

Full Name : Amanda Brianne Breckenstone
Nicknames : Clover; Lil’ Bun-Bun

Gender : Female
Genus : Lop-Eared Rabbit
Age : 20
Height : 5’ 4”
Weight : 120 lbs.

Eyes : Coffee Bean Brown
Hair : Red
Fur : Light Tan / Creme / White

Accessories : Belly Jewel, Tattoo on her lower belly -- a four-leaf clover with a spaded devil’s tale coming out of the stalk.


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“Clover” is the cousin of one of Randall’s closest friends -- Brian Breckenstone -- and is a precocious little bundle of dynamite. Sweet, eternally girlly yet she has her tomboy moments. Smart and savvy enough to hold her own with the best of them. She comes to visit Brian at college, but stays after when she meets Randall for the first time. Becomes infatuated with the older Sun Leopard and takes steps to ingratiate herself into his good graces (i.e. -- seduce him).

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Mind you, I think this is going to be for just a one-shot story. But it will be fun to see where it leads. ^_^


-- Stephen

Got this from  Fluffball Fluff, so here's my entry


Rules -- I don't fill this out, YOU do. ^_^


1) Who are you?
2) Are we friends?
3) When and how did we meet?
4) Would you kiss me?
5) Give me a nickname and explain why.
6) Describe me in 1 word.
7) What was your first impression of me?
8) Do you still think the same?]/b]
[b]9) What reminds you of me?
10) If you could give me anything, what would it be?
11) How well do you know me?
12) Are you gonna put this in your journal and see what I say about you?
13) Would you meet up with me?


-- Stephen

Repeating this from my dA journal. I saw this on a profile page over on FF.Net... figured it was damn fitting so, here you go.


***"I'm sorry"***

I'm sorry
that I bought you roses
to tell you that I like you

I'm sorry
That I was raised with respect
not to sleep with you when you were drunk

I'm sorry
That my body's not ripped enough
to "satisfy" your wants

I'm sorry
that I open your car door,
and pull out your chair like I was raised

I'm sorry
That I'm not cute enough
to be "your guy"

I'm sorry
That I am actually nice;
not a jerk

I'm sorry
I don't have a huge bank account
to buy you expensive things

I'm sorry
I like to spend quality nights at home
cuddling with you, instead of at a club

I'm sorry
I would rather make love to you then just screw you
like some random guy.

I'm sorry
That I am always the one you need to talk to,
but never good enough to date

I'm sorry
That I always held your hair back when you threw up, and didn't get mad at you for puking in my car,
but when we went out you went home with another guy

I'm sorry
That I am there to pick you up at 4am when your new man hit you and dropped you off in the middle of nowhere,
but not good enough to listen to me when I need a friend

I'm sorry
If I start not being there because it hurts being used as a door mat, only to be thrown to the side when the new jerk comes around

I'm sorry
If I don't answer my phone anymore when you call, to listen to you cry for hours, instead of getting a couple hours of sleep before work

I'm sorry
that you can't realize.. I've been the one all along.

I'm sorry
If you read this and know somebody like this
but don't care

But most of all

I'm sorry
For not being sorry anymore

I'm sorry
That you can't accept me for who I am

I'm sorry
I can never do anything right, and nothing that I do is good
enough to make it in your world.

I'm sorry
I caught your boyfriend with another girl and told you about it, I thought that was what friends were for...

I'm sorry
That I told you I loved you and actually meant it.

I'm sorry
That I talked to you for nine hours on Thanksgiving when your boyfriend was threatening you instead of spending time with my family.

I'm Sorry
That I cared

I'm sorry
that I listen to you at night talking about how you wish you could have done something different.

Ladies always complain and gripe to their friends that there is never any good guys out there, and they always end up with assholes who mistreat them. Well ladies, next time you're complaining, maybe look up to see who you're complaining to, maybe that special someone is right there hanging on your every word as usual, screaming in his head "Why won't you give me a chance?"
Because the person you are usually searching for is right by you.

If you're a guy and you agree with this letter, copy and paste into your profile as 'I'm sorry'

If You're one of the FEW girls with enough moxie to copy and paste this into your profile, and you would never make your guy feel this way, copy and paste into your profile as 'Girls Don't Realize These Things'

Need a little help -- what would be the better title? "Sisters of the Dragon", "Sisterhood of Steel", or "Sisters of the Dragon's Seal"?


-- Stephen

I'm looking to get a piece of artwork drawn -- paid commission if necessary -- for Children's Week in World of Warcraft.

Anyone interested? the base idea involves three of my in-game characters with two of the "orphans" that are part of the game's world event.

Drop me a note or a comment if interested, or if you know of an artist who might be?


-- Stephen

Taken from  fluffball

My original avatar, a Sun Leopard named Randall


1. What is your character’s full name?
Randall

2. When were they born?
Most likely Late March/Early April

3. What are their parent’s names?
Not sure yet, haven’t worked out all of his backstory.

4. Do they have any brothers or sisters?
Nope, only child (this may change though).

5. What kind of eyes do they have?
Deep Blue.

6. What kind of hair do they have?
Light Red (Something close to Cherry Wood in tone).

7. What is their complexion like?
Fluffy fur, a mix of white and golden hues and tones.

8. What body type are they?
He’s muscle-fit, but he’s husky (got a teddy-bear tummy).

9. What is listening to their voice like?
A rich baritone speaking-voice, does rumble when upset or impassioned.

10. Do they have a favorite quote?
“How can you be certain, if you never even try?”

11. What sort of music do they enjoy?
A really eclectic mix; rock, pop, country, world-themes and such.

12. Have they ever cheated on a partner?
Never had the chance to. Technically he’s still single (I have written a story where he does seduce someone, but that never got finished to my satisfaction).

13. Have they ever lost someone close to them?
Not sure yet.

14. What is their favorite sound?
Early-morning environment.

15. What is their opinion on euthanasia?
Pass.

16. Are they judgmental of others?
No, not unless they prove themselves idiots, bigots or morons.

17. Have they ever been drunk?
A couple of times, but it’s not something they do in public.

18. What are they like when they stay up all night?
Tired.

19. Have they ever been arrested?
Nope.

20. What color evokes strong memories for them?
White.

21. What do they do on rainy days?
Sit in front of a fireplace, read a novel or listen to mood music.

22. What religion are they?
He believes.

23. What word do they overuse the most?
Not really a word, more like an amused chuckle.

24. What do they wear to bed?
Boxer briefs, or a short T-shirt if it’s colder.

25. Do they have any tattoos or piercings?
No, but at times he’s worn a silver ear-cuff.

26. What type of clothing are they most comfortable in?
Jeans, T-shirts, comfortable boots.

27. What is their most disliked saying?
“It cannot be done.”.

28. Do they have any enemies?
None that bear any mentioning.

29. What does their writing look like?
Straight and legible.

30. What disgusts them?
People that are two-faced, back-stabbers or liars.

31. Has your OC developed any romantic relationships?
I’ve written a story where he lovingly seduces a female Bengalise, it wasn’t finished, but the end result was the two of them consummating a full-on romantic partnership.

32. What are three weaknesses in them?
- He loves cheesecake.
- Seeing the silhouette of a beautiful woman.
- Hot cocoa.

33. Strengths?
He’s a writer, a deft pilot, but he also sings.

34. Does your character have any phobias?
Snakes and Spiders.

35. What could you do to get them into a blind rage?
Insulting his character, his family name or threatening people he felt were under his protection.

36. Has he/she encountered any traumatizing events?
Nearly losing his leg to a virulent infection. The prospect of going through life without two legs was pretty scary to him.

37. What was probably the best time in his/her life so far?
Still waiting for that, but if you have to by my writing, the night he and Mischa became lovers is probably a good benchmark.

38. Does your character ever get depressed?
Only when it’s in extreme duress.

39. Leader or Follower?
A balanced mix.

40. What is the main aspect of his/her personality?
He’s a warm, open person on some levels, but rather private on others. If it wasn’t the fact he was born American, he’d be considered rather Japanese in his base personality.

Been working with new techniques and been practicing with some of the tools I haven't used in Photoshop.

The last two attempts are posted to my gallery.

Hopefully will have more to share in the future.


-- Stephen

Well... tomorrow we do a few last hours of scooting around the parks, and then... home to Tampa.

Last few years, my birthday hasn’t been much to talk about. But this year’s turn of the wheel... so much better. Heck, over one-hundred times better than any other!

For starters, Sis got us booked into a cabin at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. Pretty snazzy set up... won’t bore the details, but let’s say, if you’ve got to come to Disney in the near future, getting a cabin at Ft. Wilderness is a sweet way to spend your days here.

We spent most of the Thursday just having a relaxing time after the road trip over, scooping out what was available to do here in the campground complex. Then, that night, we went to a Campfire sing-a-long and marshmallow roast with Chip and Dale. My nieces, Amanda and Susan loved it!

Then, come Friday -- the 10th -- we got up early and made our way across Lake Buena Vista to the Magic Kingdom. Thanks to some special pre-registrations and some judicious purchases by both my sister and mother, we not only got some park passes, but we got two special gifts; a birthday Fastpass card for all of us, so that we could get to the head of the ride lines without waiting. The second gift was a 75 dollar gift card, to make some purchases within the park itself. The day was spent riding rides, seeing the shows -- The Philharmagic Show I highly recommend! -- and seeing some of the old traditional attractions, like the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain. After the day was nearly over, we all then went to a special dinner at Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue. This was a big shindig; a buffet dinner with ribs, chicken and all the fixings, along with a country entertainment show that lasted well into the night.

Come today, Saturday, we got up extra early to go to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There, we had a special breakfast with the characters from Disney’s Playhouse (a treat for my nieces, assuredly!), before heading out into the park to do more rides and attractions. I did try out for the American Idol Experience (didn’t make it, even though the director who auditioned me said I had a very good baritone), and also did the Disney Animation pavilion, where I saw posters and pre-production work for some new films -- among their number being “Toy Story 3”, “The Princess and The Frog” and a surprise “Rapunzel” and of course the new PIXAR film, “Up”. I also attended the animation drawing class, where I got to draw a Disney character.

One of the newest rides I recommend to anyone going there is the Toy Story Midway Mania ride. It’s like a shoot-em up ride, but it’s in 3-D and it’s fun for the entire family as you play target and shooting games with your spring-action “cannon” to make enough points to earn the high score (which I did out of all my family! Go ME!). I also recommend the night time show “Fantasmic!”. It’s got it all; fireworks, water displays, laser shows and a plethora of all the Disney characters and villains.

Of course, the capper to today was the fact I got to meet a fellow Deviant at the park. D.C. Matthews works there as a characture artist, and I got to meet him briefly before we got too busy with all the sights. I promised him I’d be back after the running around was done, to purchase a special drawing for my birthday. It was late -- right after the “Fantasmic!” show -- but I got back to Dave before he had to close shop for the night. Though I was ready to pay, Dave surprised me by offering to do a characture of me for no cost; a gift from him, on the house. He drew it very quickly, and when done, he then surprised me a second time while saying, “Business was kind of slow... so slow, I was able to do this for you too!”

What was it, you ask? It was a sketch drawing of his two gals: Tetsuko-chan and Dr. Sonya Gannon, both wishing me a happy birthday, and that it was great meeting me at Disney!

Let me tell you all this, if you ever go to Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL, give Dave some well-deserved love and stop by his stand -- it’s on the sidewalk, right in front of the Brown Derby restaurant in the center of the park. The man works hard for his pay, and he deserves to get some great business sent his way.

Thanks for putting the capper on a wonderful Birthday Week, Dave! You’re just R.S.A.; Rock Solid Awesome!

Well, off to be with me... got one more morning before I return to the regularity of a work week and daily grind.


Stay Crispy, kids!


-- Stephen

Coming up on April 10th again... yep, only this time, the birthday hits a rather momentus mark: the Big Four-Oh.

Yes, I'm now on the cusp of Middle Age.

Well, at least this year, the birthday won't suck totally. My sister has said we're going to celebrate our birthday in style, by spending a 4-day stay at Disney in Orlando. Me, her and her family and our mother... should be interesting to say the least.

If I don't post again before the weekend, Everyone keep up the great work!


Stay Crispy.


-- Stephen

Taken from Fluffball:


1. Is there anyone on your friends list you would ever consider having sex with?
Oh, certainly! A number of special women that I personally adore... just my dumb luck most live too far away.

2. Sex in the morning, afternoon or night?
If there’s time, and the right person, the period of day doesn’t really matter.

3. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Mostly on the left-side (because it’s closest to the door).

4. Pork, beef, or chicken?
I like them all, but I prefer beef (always well-done, thank you).

5. Have you ever had to pull over on the side of the road to puke?
Not yet (though I wonder what this has to do with a sex meme?).

6. Have you ever taken your clothes off for money?
Nope.

7. Shower or bath?
Showers are practical, but I miss a good soak... most modern tubs are too small for me.

8. Do you pee in the shower?
No comment.

9. Mexican or Chinese?
Either/or will do nicely.

10. Do you want someone aggressive or passive in bed?
Never had the experience, but I’d say a balance of the two would be nice.

11. Do you love someone on your friend list?
In the agape or filial sense, yes.

12. Do you know all the people on your friends list?
A couple as good friends, and have met in real life.

13. Love or money?
A mix of the two, please? Though I could stand to use more of the former.

14. Credit cards or cash?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM9N30V4wnQ

15. Has there ever been anyone in your family you wish wasn't?
Only one or two.

16. Would you rather go camping or to a 5 star hotel?
Got to have my comfort, hotel please.


17. What is the weirdest place you have had sex.
Hasn’t happened yet.

18. Would you shave your entire body (including your head) for money?
How much money we talking here?

19. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes.

20. Ever been to a bar?
Yes.

21. Ever been kicked out of a bar or a club?
Nope, never got that drunk.

22. Ever been so drunk you had to be carried out of somewhere?
Nope, I prefer to be sober enough to remember.

23. Kissed someone of the same sex?
Only younger cousins, and that was just on the cheek for a show of family support and love.

24. Favorite drink?
Coke Zero for non-alky, Dos Equis or Bass & Co. for beer and Daqueris for mixed stuffs.

25. Had sex in a movie theater?
No.

26. Had sex in a bathroom?
No.

27. Have you ever had sex at work?
No... Only place you could do that is in the walk-in fridge... that’s TOO COLD!

28. Have you ever been in an "adult" store?
Yes.

29. Bought something from an adult store?
Yes, a few books for research.

30. Have you been caught having sex?
Nope, because -- to use the word Saurman did -- I am still “unspoiled”, as it were.

31. Does anyone have naughty pics of u?
If they do, I’ll deny their existance to my deathbed.

32. Who do you think has the guts to repost this?
Dunno, but it will be fun to see who does. ^_^


-- Stephen

And it's about time. ^_^

Great to see the site back up and running, as well as some new controls and such. Sweet! Kudos to the staff for getting things back online.

Hopefully will have some new stuff to post in the future... and looking forwards to seeing my favorite artists and their latests works.

Stay Crispy, Kids!


-- Stephen

Well, on the 10th that is... and, I'm hoping it will not suck much.

But, in any case, I'm hoping everyone has a good start to the week!


-- Stephen

Okay, here's what's up, folks.

I'm currently working on finishing a new novel, to be published later in 2008, called PACIFICA SKIES. It's an anthromorphic adventure tale, set in the same vein as "Tales of the Gold Monkey", "Indiana Jones", with a bit of Porco Rosso styling.

Short Answer: It's a Furry Adventure with Seaplanes... and NO it's not "Talespin".

So, what I am needing at this point is an artist who can draw up the primary characters -- to help me realize their visual looks -- and help me create the cover art for the final book. My first choice of artist is currently bogged down with other projects, so I must accept his turn-down and hire someone else.

If anyone is interested in the job -- it will mean your artwork will feature on a published book. -- please drop me a comment or email, which includes links to three of your BEST examples of work, as well as your current price rate for sketches, inked line art and finished color work.

Aside from the money earned from being paid, you'll be given full credit as the cover artist (listed in the books' front matter), and you'll get one copy of the book as a further thank you for your time and effort.

Thanks to everyone for your time and attention on this. I look forward to hearing from all interested parties!


-- Stephen

It's been a while since I submitted my first novel to the distribution department at Lulu.com, to see if it will pass their standards and become listed on the major book seller websites. This is a big step, because it will be easier for other people to purchase it from the location of thier choice.

Well, today I happened to check my account on Lulu, just to see if the status had changed.

The "Processing ISBN information" tag was gone . . . BaWUH???

I talked to a live-support tech to see what was what . . . they recommended I go to a book-search site and enter the books ISBN to see if it showed up on Amazon.

Well, IT DID!

My book is officially listed online! WHOOHOO! *is Dancing!*


-- Stephen

...it's good for the soul. ^_^

Just for those that don't know, I do cel-shade coloring and I write fiction.

I'm still tinkering with the idea of doing coloring commissions -- for artists that would like to see their work colored -- but, I've yet to work out just what to charge people.

I do short stories as commissions as well, and I do have a pricing list and what I will and won't do for people that want a story written. Will be posting that up shortly.

In the meantime, My first ever novel in print is available for purchase over on Lulu.com. For more details you can go here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/1009428


Thanks for reading!


-- Stephen

Greetings all...

My name is Stephen, I've been a former Air Force "brat", a Navy Medic, college grad and most recently a published writer.

I'm not too new to the whole "Furry" deal, but I am sort of new to this site, so bear with me at times . . . with age, comes a little bit of wisdom, but a heck of a lot of going slow at times (because I don't want to miss much!). ^_^

Anyway, I do mostly digital cel-coloring of inks and linework, but I also do graphic design and write fiction, obviously. I'm always looking out for new lines to practice with, so if you allow that sort of thing, drop me a note or shout if you want to let me have some fun with your inks. Plus, I'm always open to collabs and giving ideas to other artists that need a little inspiration.

Plus, I'm friendly by nature, so if you want to talk, chat or even just say "Hi", drop on by and leave me a note or such. I'm always looking to make new friends.

Well, that's all for now. See you all around soonest!


-- Stephen