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Posted 8 months agoI spent some time yesterday re-organizing a portion of my gallery. It’s unlikely that any of you will be affected in the slightest. This is more for my benefit when I want to send someone a link to a particular piece in my gallery.
The big change was to create a new folder group titled “Long Division Stories & Art”. Under it are individual folders for stories, book covers, my five primary characters, and one final folder for all of the other characters. Everything that was filed under my old “Stories and Related Art” folder now lives here. So for example, if you are a fan of my coyote Tracy in particular, it’s easier to find all of the drawings that feature him.
The other thing I did was to move all of the photos I shot at the final Central Plains Fur Con in 2015 from their dedicated folder to my more generic “Fursuit Fotos” folder. FA has a ridiculously low maximum number of folders you can create unless you pay for a subscription to FA+. Ain’t gonna do that. So this consolidation gives me one additional future folder.
The big change was to create a new folder group titled “Long Division Stories & Art”. Under it are individual folders for stories, book covers, my five primary characters, and one final folder for all of the other characters. Everything that was filed under my old “Stories and Related Art” folder now lives here. So for example, if you are a fan of my coyote Tracy in particular, it’s easier to find all of the drawings that feature him.
The other thing I did was to move all of the photos I shot at the final Central Plains Fur Con in 2015 from their dedicated folder to my more generic “Fursuit Fotos” folder. FA has a ridiculously low maximum number of folders you can create unless you pay for a subscription to FA+. Ain’t gonna do that. So this consolidation gives me one additional future folder.
10 Years (and a few days)
Posted 11 months agoNine days ago, I celebrated my 10th anniversary here on Fur Affinity (although I don’t think anybody but CharlestonRat, who shares that with me noticed). I’ve made a point of posting an anniversary journal every year so, for better or for worse, here it is:
As a bear who has retired from the workforce rather recently, I used my freedom from the 5-day work week to do some traveling with family and on my own. My solo trips included visits with some old college buddies in New York City and a meet-up with some long-time friends in Nashville. In addition, I got together with some wonderful friends from the Furry community, most of whom I’d never met before in person.
My very dear friends, Digeri and Corn Husky, welcomed me into their home after I departed Nashville. They showed me all of the best places to get a mocha in the area and introduced me to some new board games. We visited Ashville, North Carolina for a fursuit romp months before the devastating flood brought by Hurricane Helene.
Without question, the BIG solo trip for the year spanned 13 days in July and took me to several destinations in Europe, where I met still more furry friends. Those included long-time friends DaiCymru and the aforementioned rodent, CharlestonRat. I met fellow writer Huskyteer for the first time when she joined Dai and me at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) air show. I met K9coyote for a walk around Amsterdam. A stop in Berlin was hosted by Riffuchs. And another long-time friend, Adumbratio, took me under his wing during my all-too-short stay in Vienna. All of that is summarized in my journal here: My European Adventure
In September, my canine pals Corn Husky and Digeri invited me to join them for a weekend of more mocha and board games in western Kentucky, near enough to the half-way point between our respective homes. Little more than a week ago, they made the journey all the way to Wichita. I’ll post some photo highlights of their visit after the new year.
Even while enjoying these activities, I found time to continue my writing. At the beginning of May, I published Six Degrees, a new collection of short stories. I soon realized that several of those begged to be expanded into a novel and last month, Long Division: Archie & Isaac was released. I am extremely proud of the new book and consider it my best and most important work.
I always like to acknowledge the artists who’ve shared their talents with me over the past year.
In the order of drawings completed, these artists brought my bear, Bucky, to life:
Ferric-Oxide, 
Ixis, 
Rahnt, 
Awkward_AWD, 
Katahdin_., 
S00T, 
BugMemory, 
Oli_Snowpaw
You can find the work they did for me in this folder: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....7235/Bucky-Art
Book cover art and individual characters from my world of Long Division were drawn by:
S00T, Oli_Snowpaw, 
Phoeline, 
Os, 
Watercollar, 
VenLightChaser
Those drawings can all be found in my folder: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....es-Related-Art
I’m so grateful for my furry friends who’ve spent quality time and been patient with me while I busied myself snapping photos. I hope we can visit again in the not-too-distant future.
Finally, thanks to all of you who have stuck with me, whether you have watched my account from the beginning or began within the past few days. Your words of praise, encouragement, and gentle criticism for my photos and my writing mean more to me than I can even begin to express.
Peace,
—Ursus
As a bear who has retired from the workforce rather recently, I used my freedom from the 5-day work week to do some traveling with family and on my own. My solo trips included visits with some old college buddies in New York City and a meet-up with some long-time friends in Nashville. In addition, I got together with some wonderful friends from the Furry community, most of whom I’d never met before in person.
My very dear friends, Digeri and Corn Husky, welcomed me into their home after I departed Nashville. They showed me all of the best places to get a mocha in the area and introduced me to some new board games. We visited Ashville, North Carolina for a fursuit romp months before the devastating flood brought by Hurricane Helene.
Without question, the BIG solo trip for the year spanned 13 days in July and took me to several destinations in Europe, where I met still more furry friends. Those included long-time friends DaiCymru and the aforementioned rodent, CharlestonRat. I met fellow writer Huskyteer for the first time when she joined Dai and me at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) air show. I met K9coyote for a walk around Amsterdam. A stop in Berlin was hosted by Riffuchs. And another long-time friend, Adumbratio, took me under his wing during my all-too-short stay in Vienna. All of that is summarized in my journal here: My European Adventure
In September, my canine pals Corn Husky and Digeri invited me to join them for a weekend of more mocha and board games in western Kentucky, near enough to the half-way point between our respective homes. Little more than a week ago, they made the journey all the way to Wichita. I’ll post some photo highlights of their visit after the new year.
Even while enjoying these activities, I found time to continue my writing. At the beginning of May, I published Six Degrees, a new collection of short stories. I soon realized that several of those begged to be expanded into a novel and last month, Long Division: Archie & Isaac was released. I am extremely proud of the new book and consider it my best and most important work.
I always like to acknowledge the artists who’ve shared their talents with me over the past year.
In the order of drawings completed, these artists brought my bear, Bucky, to life:
Ferric-Oxide, 
Ixis, 
Rahnt, 
Awkward_AWD, 
Katahdin_., 
S00T, 
BugMemory, 
Oli_SnowpawYou can find the work they did for me in this folder: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....7235/Bucky-Art
Book cover art and individual characters from my world of Long Division were drawn by:
S00T, Oli_Snowpaw, 
Phoeline, 
Os, 
Watercollar, 
VenLightChaserThose drawings can all be found in my folder: https://www.furaffinity.net/gallery.....es-Related-Art
I’m so grateful for my furry friends who’ve spent quality time and been patient with me while I busied myself snapping photos. I hope we can visit again in the not-too-distant future.
Finally, thanks to all of you who have stuck with me, whether you have watched my account from the beginning or began within the past few days. Your words of praise, encouragement, and gentle criticism for my photos and my writing mean more to me than I can even begin to express.
Peace,
—Ursus
ACME (Ask Characters of Mine Everything)
Posted a year agoI don’t know if there is really any interest from my readers, but some people seem to enjoy this sort of thing. So, if you have a question for any of the characters from my Long Division stories, put them in the comments below. Roy, Tracy, Lucy, Sarah, John, Hamilton, and the rest will do their best to answer.
My European Adventure
Posted a year agoI took 12 days in July this year to vacation in Europe. It marked my first excursion outside of North America since 1977. While there, I saw some amazing sights and visited with some amazing furry friends. My adventure began with stops in Port Talbot and Cardiff in Wales, where I was welcomed by 
DaiCymru and 
CharlestonRat (both of whom I’ve previously met in person).
From there it was on to the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) a major airshow which featured flying teams from all around the world. Dai and I were met there by fellow furry writer
Huskyteer, whom it was an absolute pleasure to meet. We didn’t have much chance to talk about our craft, distracted as we were by the amazing aircraft.
Dai continued to accompany me on to London, where the highlight for me was a visit to the RAF Museum. My UK host finally packed me off on a train to Amsterdam. After sorting out problems with my hotel reservation, I visited The Heineken Experience. The second day was spent admiring the canals and architecture of the city as well as visits to a couple of fine music shops. K9coyote joined me for several hours of wandering about, chatting, and dining.
An overnight train took me to Berlin, where my friend
Riffuchs was kind enough to spend practically all of two days with me. He shuttled me off to the town of Plessa where we did a bit of urban exploration in an abandoned coal-fired power plant. Yes, there was some trespassing involved, but the hours we spent there were well worth the risk with some amazing photos as a reward. Afterward, the kind fox treated me to barbecue in the German countryside.
My second day in Berlin took me to the Deutsches Technikmuseum, truly a world-class museum of science and technology. Rif spent much of that day with me as well, exhibiting remarkable patience as I photographed many of the exhibits on display.
Another night train shuttled me to Vienna where I was greeted at the station by long-time furry friend,
Adumbratio. I only had one day in this beautiful city and we made the most of it with stops in the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien and the beautiful St. Stephen’s Cathedral. There was truly too much to see and too little time. I find myself wishing I had planned for one more night in Vienna. That evening, Adumbratio taught me how to make schnitzel. Dinner at his apartment made for a memorable end to my time in Europe. We were awake early the next morning for a drive to the airport.
Some 25 sleepless hours later, and after a mad sprint through the Denver airport, I was back home in my own bed. I’m glad to be back but it was an unforgettable experience which I will ever be thankful for. I am so indebted to those wonderful friends who acted as my guides, chauffeurs, and interpreters. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Watch my gallery for photos in the coming weeks!
DaiCymru and 
CharlestonRat (both of whom I’ve previously met in person). From there it was on to the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) a major airshow which featured flying teams from all around the world. Dai and I were met there by fellow furry writer
Huskyteer, whom it was an absolute pleasure to meet. We didn’t have much chance to talk about our craft, distracted as we were by the amazing aircraft.Dai continued to accompany me on to London, where the highlight for me was a visit to the RAF Museum. My UK host finally packed me off on a train to Amsterdam. After sorting out problems with my hotel reservation, I visited The Heineken Experience. The second day was spent admiring the canals and architecture of the city as well as visits to a couple of fine music shops. K9coyote joined me for several hours of wandering about, chatting, and dining.
An overnight train took me to Berlin, where my friend
Riffuchs was kind enough to spend practically all of two days with me. He shuttled me off to the town of Plessa where we did a bit of urban exploration in an abandoned coal-fired power plant. Yes, there was some trespassing involved, but the hours we spent there were well worth the risk with some amazing photos as a reward. Afterward, the kind fox treated me to barbecue in the German countryside.My second day in Berlin took me to the Deutsches Technikmuseum, truly a world-class museum of science and technology. Rif spent much of that day with me as well, exhibiting remarkable patience as I photographed many of the exhibits on display.
Another night train shuttled me to Vienna where I was greeted at the station by long-time furry friend,
Adumbratio. I only had one day in this beautiful city and we made the most of it with stops in the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien and the beautiful St. Stephen’s Cathedral. There was truly too much to see and too little time. I find myself wishing I had planned for one more night in Vienna. That evening, Adumbratio taught me how to make schnitzel. Dinner at his apartment made for a memorable end to my time in Europe. We were awake early the next morning for a drive to the airport.Some 25 sleepless hours later, and after a mad sprint through the Denver airport, I was back home in my own bed. I’m glad to be back but it was an unforgettable experience which I will ever be thankful for. I am so indebted to those wonderful friends who acted as my guides, chauffeurs, and interpreters. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Watch my gallery for photos in the coming weeks!
Revolution Number 9
Posted 2 years agoThe world has gone around the sun nine times since I joined FA. Where did the time go? As I sit down to write my annual recap, I tell myself to keep it brief.
Honestly, quite a bit happened this year, including a trip to Furnal Equinox back in March. I already covered this subject in depth in another journal. So if you are interested, go have a look at Reflections on Furnal Equinox. I’ll wait here for you… Doot-dee-doo-doo, dum-dum… *taps watch*
Oh, there you are! Welcome back. Another important event occurred before FE. At the end of January, I announced publication of two new books in my Long Division series, Interviews and Couples. I didn’t write a journal about those, but announced them when I posted the artwork for the covers. In case you missed those, you can find them in my gallery here Interviews Cover (art by S00T) and here Couples Cover (art by Oli_Snowpaw).
In a significant life event, I retired from my day job after 40 years as a software engineer in the aviation industry. Those of you who watch me know that I remain busy writing (when inspiration strikes) and taking photos (when car shows and other events appear on the calendar).
I always like to give one final shout-out to the artists who have blessed me with their fantastic art over the past year. First, these talented folks have contributed to my Bucky Art folder (in the order received):
Oli_Snowpaw, 
Jagal, 
HBruton, awkward_awd, 
Kimmykun, 
Cartoonwolf, S00T
I went a little crazy this year buying art that featured characters from my Long Division story world. So, in my Stories & Related Art folder, you’ll find multiple pieces from each of these artists (again, in the order received):
S00T, Oli_Snowpaw, Os, 
Red-Dog, 
Sinister-Jordex, 
Timid-Wolf
Thanks to all of my artists, watchers, occasional visitors, and furry friends. I’m glad we got to spend some time together in 2023 and am looking forward to all that next year will bring.
—Ursus
Honestly, quite a bit happened this year, including a trip to Furnal Equinox back in March. I already covered this subject in depth in another journal. So if you are interested, go have a look at Reflections on Furnal Equinox. I’ll wait here for you… Doot-dee-doo-doo, dum-dum… *taps watch*
Oh, there you are! Welcome back. Another important event occurred before FE. At the end of January, I announced publication of two new books in my Long Division series, Interviews and Couples. I didn’t write a journal about those, but announced them when I posted the artwork for the covers. In case you missed those, you can find them in my gallery here Interviews Cover (art by S00T) and here Couples Cover (art by Oli_Snowpaw).
In a significant life event, I retired from my day job after 40 years as a software engineer in the aviation industry. Those of you who watch me know that I remain busy writing (when inspiration strikes) and taking photos (when car shows and other events appear on the calendar).
I always like to give one final shout-out to the artists who have blessed me with their fantastic art over the past year. First, these talented folks have contributed to my Bucky Art folder (in the order received):
Oli_Snowpaw, 
Jagal, 
HBruton, awkward_awd, 
Kimmykun, 
Cartoonwolf, S00TI went a little crazy this year buying art that featured characters from my Long Division story world. So, in my Stories & Related Art folder, you’ll find multiple pieces from each of these artists (again, in the order received):
S00T, Oli_Snowpaw, Os, 
Red-Dog, 
Sinister-Jordex, 
Timid-WolfThanks to all of my artists, watchers, occasional visitors, and furry friends. I’m glad we got to spend some time together in 2023 and am looking forward to all that next year will bring.
—Ursus
Reflections on Furnal Equinox
Posted 2 years agoI promise I’ll try to keep this brief.
Those of you who glanced at my previous journal know that I attended Furnal Equinox in Toronto this past weekend. This marked my first trip outside the US since 1977 and with only a slight misunderstanding on my part at the border, the trip went well. Now I know the drill and any future travel should be as smooth as butter.
My dear friend, DaiCymru arrived at the convention hotel after me. I met him in the lobby and, after settling his stuff in the room, we went to The Fox for dinner, and then registered for the con.
Friday was a busy day at the convention and thanks to Dai, I finally met some good online friends face to face. I was especially excited to meet Valerie Gershman, a.k.a.
Spiderdragon, and S00T who both contributed art to my Long Division project. I also met 
Kindle_Wolf, 
WolfPsalm, 
ChewyTheWolf, 
TheLivingShadow, HBruton, 
SandySchreiber, and others. Dinner that night at Storm Crow with Soot and Kindle was fantastic.
I took some time away from the con on Saturday to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame and spent a considerable amount of time there. Thanks to Dai, I was invited to join him and a few others for dinner at The Original Spaghetti Factory. Among those in attendance were
Fulminar and 
MatthiasRat. Matthias lives near my old stomping grounds around Pittsburgh and it was great meeting these folks.
Sunday was another day away from the convention for me.
DHLawrence1985 met me at Little Canada and showed great patience as I shot photo after photo. Dan introduced me to a great little diner called Fran’s and then accompanied me to the Toronto Railway Museum. We parted ways after that with him returning to the con hotel and me headed for Ripley’s Aquarium. The Aquarium was packed so I abandoned those plans and headed back to the con as well, stopping for a Beaver Tail on the way.
I made it back in time for the closing ceremony and one final round of the dealers’ den. There, I bumped into Strypes, the zebra referee. Since I am a real-life referee, I asked and he graciously posed for a photo with me.
I was invited along to a convention wrap-up dinner, arranged by
catmonkshiro and attended by several of my other new acquaintances. I’m now confident that I can use the Toronto metro system to get around if I need to again.
I’ll close this long (I really did try to keep it short) ramble by reiterating my thanks to Dai and Dan for playing tour guide, to Soot and Valerie for their outstanding art, to Shiro and all the others who helped this FE newbie feel at home.
Those of you who glanced at my previous journal know that I attended Furnal Equinox in Toronto this past weekend. This marked my first trip outside the US since 1977 and with only a slight misunderstanding on my part at the border, the trip went well. Now I know the drill and any future travel should be as smooth as butter.
My dear friend,
DaiCymru arrived at the convention hotel after me. I met him in the lobby and, after settling his stuff in the room, we went to The Fox for dinner, and then registered for the con.Friday was a busy day at the convention and thanks to Dai, I finally met some good online friends face to face. I was especially excited to meet Valerie Gershman, a.k.a.
Spiderdragon, and S00T who both contributed art to my Long Division project. I also met 
Kindle_Wolf, 
WolfPsalm, 
ChewyTheWolf, 
TheLivingShadow, HBruton, 
SandySchreiber, and others. Dinner that night at Storm Crow with Soot and Kindle was fantastic.I took some time away from the con on Saturday to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame and spent a considerable amount of time there. Thanks to Dai, I was invited to join him and a few others for dinner at The Original Spaghetti Factory. Among those in attendance were
Fulminar and 
MatthiasRat. Matthias lives near my old stomping grounds around Pittsburgh and it was great meeting these folks.Sunday was another day away from the convention for me.
DHLawrence1985 met me at Little Canada and showed great patience as I shot photo after photo. Dan introduced me to a great little diner called Fran’s and then accompanied me to the Toronto Railway Museum. We parted ways after that with him returning to the con hotel and me headed for Ripley’s Aquarium. The Aquarium was packed so I abandoned those plans and headed back to the con as well, stopping for a Beaver Tail on the way.I made it back in time for the closing ceremony and one final round of the dealers’ den. There, I bumped into Strypes, the zebra referee. Since I am a real-life referee, I asked and he graciously posed for a photo with me.
I was invited along to a convention wrap-up dinner, arranged by
catmonkshiro and attended by several of my other new acquaintances. I’m now confident that I can use the Toronto metro system to get around if I need to again.I’ll close this long (I really did try to keep it short) ramble by reiterating my thanks to Dai and Dan for playing tour guide, to Soot and Valerie for their outstanding art, to Shiro and all the others who helped this FE newbie feel at home.
Furnal Equinox Bound
Posted 2 years agoYou heard right. I am making the pilgrimage to Toronto for FE this coming weekend. This will be my first con since the final Central Plains Fur Con held in 2015. It is also my first ever visit to Canada and my first time outside the US since 1977. This will undoubtedly be an experience to remember.
Call me crazy, but I will be driving all the way. According to Google Maps, it will take me about 18 hours to drive each way, not counting rest and fuel stops. But I enjoy a good road trip and am looking forward to listening to music and podcasts while I gaze at the scenery.
The CPFC was my only other con experience. I expect Furnal Equinox to be significantly larger. Fortunately, my good friend, DaiCymru will be there to help me find my way around. Dai is good company and I look forward to meeting up with him again. I am also eager to meet a few furry friends whom I’ve only known online so far.
Besides the convention, I also plan to visit a couple other tourist attractions that Toronto has to offer.
So, if you are at FE and you see a large, friendly bear with a bewildered first-timer’s look on his face, that is probably me. Step up and say hi.
Call me crazy, but I will be driving all the way. According to Google Maps, it will take me about 18 hours to drive each way, not counting rest and fuel stops. But I enjoy a good road trip and am looking forward to listening to music and podcasts while I gaze at the scenery.
The CPFC was my only other con experience. I expect Furnal Equinox to be significantly larger. Fortunately, my good friend,
DaiCymru will be there to help me find my way around. Dai is good company and I look forward to meeting up with him again. I am also eager to meet a few furry friends whom I’ve only known online so far.Besides the convention, I also plan to visit a couple other tourist attractions that Toronto has to offer.
So, if you are at FE and you see a large, friendly bear with a bewildered first-timer’s look on his face, that is probably me. Step up and say hi.
Plug for FATFF
Posted 3 years agoYou might not recognize the acronym. It refers to "Facts About the Furry Fandom" and is a series of videos produced by my good friend CharlestonRat. The next video in the series is called "Facts About Fursuits and Fursuiting" and will have its YouTube premiere on March 1. If you responded to Charleston's survey back in 2021, then you already have a paw in this video. The other videos in the FATFF series are fun and interesting. Dare I say fact-filled? Check them all out. You may be surprised at what you learn.
For more information, visit Charleston's post here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50839383/
CharlestonRat. The next video in the series is called "Facts About Fursuits and Fursuiting" and will have its YouTube premiere on March 1. If you responded to Charleston's survey back in 2021, then you already have a paw in this video. The other videos in the FATFF series are fun and interesting. Dare I say fact-filled? Check them all out. You may be surprised at what you learn.For more information, visit Charleston's post here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50839383/
Eight Years of Furriness
Posted 3 years agoDecember 11, 2022 marked my eighth anniversary as a member of the FA community and is pretty close to when I first discovered the fandom. THAT particular date escapes me, not that it really matters. But I always like to take this time as the calendar year winds down to review events of the past year.
By early February, my seventh Long Division book had been in print for about three months. I was beginning to wonder what the future might hold for the series. I'm happy to say that my muse found enough inspiration for me to complete the eighth book, which will soon go to the printer (I hope).
I always like to acknowledge my friends and fans at this time. Whether you faved one of my photos or a story, or if you dropped a comment on one of my posts, I am so grateful. I consider myself very fortunate to have made some great friends here (you know who you are). I look forward to spending more time with you in 2023.
Long Division has blessed me with a huge cast of characters, many of whom have been crying out to be drawn. I added 18 new pieces of art to my Stories & Related Art folder, all drawn by S00T. For better or worse (and I'd argue better) her style has become forever linked to my stories. More than just an artist for hire, I consider Soot to be a real friend of mine within the fandom along with a terrific group of people who congregate regularly around her online streams.
One more contribution to Stories & Related Art came in the form of a gift from my good friends, Douglas Kim, a.k.a Kimmykun and DaiCymru. Douglas adapted the Dinner at Marty's chapter from my first book into a four-page comic. Long Division was originally conceived as a comic by my co-creator, Ruxx. It is so satisfying to finally see a sample of the story in that format.
I can't sign off without shouting out to a few other terrific artists who contributed drawings to my Bucky Art folder:
Eevachu, 
NatashaKot, 
CoyPowers, 
0Matter0, and 
Natsu. all produced some really fun drawings of my bear. Go check them out and give these artists some much-deserved love.
Stay healthy. Stay safe. We'll do another review next December.
--Ursus
By early February, my seventh Long Division book had been in print for about three months. I was beginning to wonder what the future might hold for the series. I'm happy to say that my muse found enough inspiration for me to complete the eighth book, which will soon go to the printer (I hope).
I always like to acknowledge my friends and fans at this time. Whether you faved one of my photos or a story, or if you dropped a comment on one of my posts, I am so grateful. I consider myself very fortunate to have made some great friends here (you know who you are). I look forward to spending more time with you in 2023.
Long Division has blessed me with a huge cast of characters, many of whom have been crying out to be drawn. I added 18 new pieces of art to my Stories & Related Art folder, all drawn by
S00T. For better or worse (and I'd argue better) her style has become forever linked to my stories. More than just an artist for hire, I consider Soot to be a real friend of mine within the fandom along with a terrific group of people who congregate regularly around her online streams.One more contribution to Stories & Related Art came in the form of a gift from my good friends, Douglas Kim, a.k.a
Kimmykun and DaiCymru. Douglas adapted the Dinner at Marty's chapter from my first book into a four-page comic. Long Division was originally conceived as a comic by my co-creator, Ruxx. It is so satisfying to finally see a sample of the story in that format.I can't sign off without shouting out to a few other terrific artists who contributed drawings to my Bucky Art folder:
Eevachu, 
NatashaKot, 
CoyPowers, 
0Matter0, and 
Natsu. all produced some really fun drawings of my bear. Go check them out and give these artists some much-deserved love.Stay healthy. Stay safe. We'll do another review next December.
--Ursus
“Pinky” on The Voice of Dog podcast
Posted 3 years agoI’m pleased to tell you that another of my stories can be heard on The Voice of Dog podcast. “Pinky” is an excerpt from my book, Tracy: Family Affairs. It tells the story of Jessica, a German Shepherd celebrating her fourth birthday. Jess has a special relationship with her “Uncle” Tracy, a coyote and her mom’s dear friend. What will Jessica wish for when she blows out her candles?
The story is read by TVOD host, Khaki. You can get it through your favorite podcast app, or listen to it through your web browser here:
https://www.thevoice.dog/episode/pi.....y-ursus-arctos
The Voice of Dog podcast by Khaki and friends is a collection of “Furry stories to warm the ol' cockles, read for you by Khaki, Rob MacWolf and guests.” TVOD has been live since March 2020 and includes over 300 stories to date.
The story is read by TVOD host, Khaki. You can get it through your favorite podcast app, or listen to it through your web browser here:
https://www.thevoice.dog/episode/pi.....y-ursus-arctos
The Voice of Dog podcast by Khaki and friends is a collection of “Furry stories to warm the ol' cockles, read for you by Khaki, Rob MacWolf and guests.” TVOD has been live since March 2020 and includes over 300 stories to date.
“Friends and Collies” on The Voice of Dog podcast
Posted 3 years agoA trio of stories from Long Division have been accepted for The Voice of Dog podcast. The first of these is “Friends and Collies” from my book Beaver Damn! Lester Moore Tales and is scheduled to be the feature this coming Friday, May 20. The story is read by TVOD host, Khaki.
The Voice of Dog podcast by Khaki and friends is a collection of “Furry stories to warm the ol' cockles, read for you by Khaki, Rob MacWolf and guests.” TVOD has been live since March 2020 and includes over 300 stories to date. You can listen through your web browser at https://www.thevoice.dog/ or through your preferred podcast app.
The Voice of Dog podcast by Khaki and friends is a collection of “Furry stories to warm the ol' cockles, read for you by Khaki, Rob MacWolf and guests.” TVOD has been live since March 2020 and includes over 300 stories to date. You can listen through your web browser at https://www.thevoice.dog/ or through your preferred podcast app.
The Future of Long Division
Posted 4 years agoNow that "Tracy: Family Affairs" has been printed, the world of Long Division is in uncharted territory. For the first time since typing the final words of Book I, there are no completed books in the publishing queue. So what now? Is the Long Division project dead? The answer is no, although it may take some time for future books to become available.
Up to this point, all of the artwork for LD has been on the tame side. But I have been dreaming of a collection which adds new art to some of the hottest adult chapters. Each story would feature a distinct couple from the series in a full-page color illustration showing them engaged in an explicit sexual act. There would be approximately ten chapters in total, printed in a magazine sort of format.
Once upon a time, I began recording an audio version of “Book I: Roy & Tracy”. I may have to dust off my microphone and sound editing software to revive that project. Acting out some of those chapters has proven to be a challenge and more time-consuming than you might imagine.
Finally, I have a number of completed stories in my new material folder. At this point, the number is few and there is no coherent theme to tie them together. We will have to wait and see how my muse decides to fill in the gaps.
The one thing I can promise is that I will let my loyal customers know as new books become available. If you have purchased one of the existing volumes, you are already on my mailing list. If you are not yet a customer, but would like to be kept informed, send me a private Note here on FA.
Up to this point, all of the artwork for LD has been on the tame side. But I have been dreaming of a collection which adds new art to some of the hottest adult chapters. Each story would feature a distinct couple from the series in a full-page color illustration showing them engaged in an explicit sexual act. There would be approximately ten chapters in total, printed in a magazine sort of format.
Once upon a time, I began recording an audio version of “Book I: Roy & Tracy”. I may have to dust off my microphone and sound editing software to revive that project. Acting out some of those chapters has proven to be a challenge and more time-consuming than you might imagine.
Finally, I have a number of completed stories in my new material folder. At this point, the number is few and there is no coherent theme to tie them together. We will have to wait and see how my muse decides to fill in the gaps.
The one thing I can promise is that I will let my loyal customers know as new books become available. If you have purchased one of the existing volumes, you are already on my mailing list. If you are not yet a customer, but would like to be kept informed, send me a private Note here on FA.
Lucky Seven
Posted 4 years agoDecember 11 marks my seventh anniversary as a member of FA. How the time has flown. I was remarking to a friend of mine a week or so ago that, when I joined, I never imagined that I would still be active this far down the road.
The small community of friends around me continue to support my photographic and storytelling efforts and for that, I am so grateful. It’s a fun place to hang out. I think I’ll stay a while longer.
I spoke at some length about my Long Division book project in a recent journal. I’ve been so fortunate to secure the participation of some tremendous artists who provided illustrations and covers for the books. New additions in my Stories & Related Art folder for 2021 were provided by:
S00T
Creekmud
FortunataFox
All of the Long Division drawings left me with with fewer opportunities for personal art, but I did buy a few pieces. Contributions for 2021 in my Bucky Art folder come from:
Katnay
SymphoneaStudio
adelphopoiesis
evcatastrophe
Frank Rodriguez
All of the artists that I listed above produced artwork I’ve been really excited to share. Please cruise by their galleries, stop in, and give them some love. They deserve it.
The small community of friends around me continue to support my photographic and storytelling efforts and for that, I am so grateful. It’s a fun place to hang out. I think I’ll stay a while longer.
I spoke at some length about my Long Division book project in a recent journal. I’ve been so fortunate to secure the participation of some tremendous artists who provided illustrations and covers for the books. New additions in my Stories & Related Art folder for 2021 were provided by:
S00T
Creekmud
FortunataFoxAll of the Long Division drawings left me with with fewer opportunities for personal art, but I did buy a few pieces. Contributions for 2021 in my Bucky Art folder come from:
Katnay
SymphoneaStudio
adelphopoiesis
evcatastrophe
Frank RodriguezAll of the artists that I listed above produced artwork I’ve been really excited to share. Please cruise by their galleries, stop in, and give them some love. They deserve it.
A Year and a Half of Long Division
Posted 4 years agoTake 350,000 words from a bear who never thought of himself as a writer. Add the talents of five terrific artists. Stir in the encouragement of some good friends. And cook over a flame sparked by the vision of my co-creator for 18 months until hot! That was the recipe for Long Division.
The publication of Tracy: Family Affairs happened exactly 18 months after the first printed copy of Book I: Roy & Tracy arrived on my doorstep. During that period of time, it seemed like it took forever to get each succeeding book to print. In retrospect, when I hold the entire set in my hands, I am almost astonished that it all came together in what now seems like such a short time.
I don't want to give the impression that the entire collection was conceived, written, and printed in that time span. Writing began five years ago and most was already done even before Book I went to print. But a lot was still happening: Choices about which chapters would appear in which books as bonus material occurred right up to the time each book went off to be printed. The web site was developed and receiving updates. Art was being commissioned, reviewed, and accepted. And all the while, new story ideas demanded to be written. The two most recent books, featuring Roy and Tracy, were very late additions to the series.
Thanks to those of you who have taken the time to read my stories. I am infinitely grateful to everyone who thought my work was worth purchasing. The characters of Long Division have become part of my family. On behalf of that family, we appreciate you readers for making them a part of your lives.
The publication of Tracy: Family Affairs happened exactly 18 months after the first printed copy of Book I: Roy & Tracy arrived on my doorstep. During that period of time, it seemed like it took forever to get each succeeding book to print. In retrospect, when I hold the entire set in my hands, I am almost astonished that it all came together in what now seems like such a short time.
I don't want to give the impression that the entire collection was conceived, written, and printed in that time span. Writing began five years ago and most was already done even before Book I went to print. But a lot was still happening: Choices about which chapters would appear in which books as bonus material occurred right up to the time each book went off to be printed. The web site was developed and receiving updates. Art was being commissioned, reviewed, and accepted. And all the while, new story ideas demanded to be written. The two most recent books, featuring Roy and Tracy, were very late additions to the series.
Thanks to those of you who have taken the time to read my stories. I am infinitely grateful to everyone who thought my work was worth purchasing. The characters of Long Division have become part of my family. On behalf of that family, we appreciate you readers for making them a part of your lives.
New Long Division Books
Posted 4 years agoTwo new books in the Long Division series are now in the hands of my printer:
Tracy: Family Affairs
After spending the first 18 years of his life on the road with his family, Tracy Becker settled in the city of Chicago. That's where the young coyote met two people who would change his life. First there was Lucy, a German Shepherd who would become Tracy’s best friend and confidante. Then there was Roy, a gentle bear and the love of Tracy’s life in spite of their 33-year age difference. While true love may last forever, Tracy must come to grips with the fact that bears do not.
Beaver Damn! Lester Moore Tales
What began as a personal project to collect all of the chapters featuring Lester Moore into a single document is now an expanded collection of short stories. In addition to those found in previous Long Division books, you will find four entirely new chapters plus a supplement that tells even more (or is that Moore?) about my favorite beaver.
Both books feature cover art and illustrations by S00T
They are now available for order from LD-Books.com Orders for the physical copies will begin shipping around December 1. Links to the electronic copies are delivered by e-mail within 24 hours of purchase.
These books contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only.
Tracy: Family Affairs
After spending the first 18 years of his life on the road with his family, Tracy Becker settled in the city of Chicago. That's where the young coyote met two people who would change his life. First there was Lucy, a German Shepherd who would become Tracy’s best friend and confidante. Then there was Roy, a gentle bear and the love of Tracy’s life in spite of their 33-year age difference. While true love may last forever, Tracy must come to grips with the fact that bears do not.
Beaver Damn! Lester Moore Tales
What began as a personal project to collect all of the chapters featuring Lester Moore into a single document is now an expanded collection of short stories. In addition to those found in previous Long Division books, you will find four entirely new chapters plus a supplement that tells even more (or is that Moore?) about my favorite beaver.
Both books feature cover art and illustrations by
S00TThey are now available for order from LD-Books.com Orders for the physical copies will begin shipping around December 1. Links to the electronic copies are delivered by e-mail within 24 hours of purchase.
These books contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only.
"Facts About the Furry Fandom" needs YOU!
Posted 4 years agoMy friend, CharlestonRat has created three excellent videos in a series called "Facts About the Furry Fandom" and a fourth installment is in the works. The next one will be about fursuits and fursuiting.
Here is where you come in. Charleston is doing some research and needs furries like you to participate in a survey. You don't have to be a fursuiter yourself. All you need is your opinions and 10-20 minutes of time to answer a few questions.
As a reward, all participants will have their names entered into a drawing for a $250 cash prize. Now, I know that my own inbox gets dozens of messages every day claiming that in exchange for my feedback I'll get a gift card from Lowe's, Costco, Target, Starbucks or some other major retailer. I assure you that Charleston's survey is legitimate.
You can find more information about the survey in this video: https://youtu.be/QzfF3PxyiNY
and in Charleston's post: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44017267/
And while you are there on YouTube, check out the previous "Facts About..." videos:
Facts About the Furry Fandom
More Facts About the Furry Fandom
Facts About Furry Meetups & Conventions
The survey itself can be found here: https://surveyhero.com/c/facts-about-fursuits
CharlestonRat has created three excellent videos in a series called "Facts About the Furry Fandom" and a fourth installment is in the works. The next one will be about fursuits and fursuiting.Here is where you come in. Charleston is doing some research and needs furries like you to participate in a survey. You don't have to be a fursuiter yourself. All you need is your opinions and 10-20 minutes of time to answer a few questions.
As a reward, all participants will have their names entered into a drawing for a $250 cash prize. Now, I know that my own inbox gets dozens of messages every day claiming that in exchange for my feedback I'll get a gift card from Lowe's, Costco, Target, Starbucks or some other major retailer. I assure you that Charleston's survey is legitimate.
You can find more information about the survey in this video: https://youtu.be/QzfF3PxyiNY
and in Charleston's post: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44017267/
And while you are there on YouTube, check out the previous "Facts About..." videos:
Facts About the Furry Fandom
More Facts About the Furry Fandom
Facts About Furry Meetups & Conventions
The survey itself can be found here: https://surveyhero.com/c/facts-about-fursuits
A Stupid Poem
Posted 4 years agoI never write poetry. But for some reason I felt compelled to rhyme "parenthetically" with something. Don't ask me what's going on here. I have no idea what the event might have been.
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A Stupid Poem
As he sorted them alphabetically
He thought to himself (parenthetically)
That there must be a better way than this
So he tried once again, by height
Hoping that, perhaps, he just might
Achieve an order that would not feel so amiss
It did not, though he tried,
He remained completely unsatisfied
So he lined them up again, this time by age
But by the time his subjects all were sorted
The event had long been aborted
The theater was empty ere he led them onto the stage
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A Stupid Poem
As he sorted them alphabetically
He thought to himself (parenthetically)
That there must be a better way than this
So he tried once again, by height
Hoping that, perhaps, he just might
Achieve an order that would not feel so amiss
It did not, though he tried,
He remained completely unsatisfied
So he lined them up again, this time by age
But by the time his subjects all were sorted
The event had long been aborted
The theater was empty ere he led them onto the stage
New Long Division books now in print
Posted 4 years agoIt has been a long time coming, but I am thrilled to announce the release of not one, but TWO new books in the Long Division series. Both of these books are now with my printer and the first physical copies should land on my doorstep in just a couple of weeks.
The Worlds of Long Division
This Long Division companion guide includes biographies of the main characters, essays covering various aspects of this anthropomorphic world, notes and trivia for every chapter, bonus chapters by Ursus Arctos & guest writer DaiCymru, and more. WoLD features cover art by Creekmud, new character portraits by FortunataFox, and unused art from Book I by S00T.
The book is available in four editions: Standard Paperback, Deluxe Paperback, Ultimate Hardback and Electronic.
Roy: Between Marco & Tracy
Roy William Carrara had two great loves in his lifetime. The first was Marco, a lynx that he had known since their cubhood and who was tragically killed while serving his country. The second was Tracy, a free-spirited coyote that Roy would spend the rest of his life with. The stories in this volume tell of the relationships that most affected our gentle bear’s life in the twenty-four years between Marco and Tracy.
S00T has returned once again to provide the fantastic cover art.
Both volumes contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only. You can read sample chapters, preview artwork, and purchase print and electronic editions of all the books in the Long Division series at LD-Books.com.
The Worlds of Long Division
This Long Division companion guide includes biographies of the main characters, essays covering various aspects of this anthropomorphic world, notes and trivia for every chapter, bonus chapters by Ursus Arctos & guest writer DaiCymru, and more. WoLD features cover art by
Creekmud, new character portraits by FortunataFox, and unused art from Book I by S00T.The book is available in four editions: Standard Paperback, Deluxe Paperback, Ultimate Hardback and Electronic.
Roy: Between Marco & Tracy
Roy William Carrara had two great loves in his lifetime. The first was Marco, a lynx that he had known since their cubhood and who was tragically killed while serving his country. The second was Tracy, a free-spirited coyote that Roy would spend the rest of his life with. The stories in this volume tell of the relationships that most affected our gentle bear’s life in the twenty-four years between Marco and Tracy.
S00T has returned once again to provide the fantastic cover art.Both volumes contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only. You can read sample chapters, preview artwork, and purchase print and electronic editions of all the books in the Long Division series at LD-Books.com.
Two New Long Division Books Available for Pre-Order
Posted 4 years agoI am thrilled to announce that not one, but two new books in the Long Division series are now available for pre-order:
"The Worlds of Long Division" is a companion guide to the series. This volume is a look behind the scenes of my anthropomorphic world with essays, character biographies, unused art, detailed chapter notes, bonus chapters and more.
"Roy: Between Marco & Tracy" is a short story collection featuring my favorite bear, Roy Carrara, who was the central figure in books I and II.
Both of these books will be sent off to my printer within the next couple of weeks with shipments to customers beginning shortly after that. "The Worlds of Long Division" is available in three different editions and initially will only be printed on demand.
Customers who have purchased books I, II, and III will automatically receive a $3 discount on "The Worlds of Long Division" in the form of a PayPal refund (sorry, but I don't have a better way to handle the discount at this time).
NOTE: Books in the Long Division series contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only.
Orders can be placed at LD-Books.com
"The Worlds of Long Division" is a companion guide to the series. This volume is a look behind the scenes of my anthropomorphic world with essays, character biographies, unused art, detailed chapter notes, bonus chapters and more.
"Roy: Between Marco & Tracy" is a short story collection featuring my favorite bear, Roy Carrara, who was the central figure in books I and II.
Both of these books will be sent off to my printer within the next couple of weeks with shipments to customers beginning shortly after that. "The Worlds of Long Division" is available in three different editions and initially will only be printed on demand.
Customers who have purchased books I, II, and III will automatically receive a $3 discount on "The Worlds of Long Division" in the form of a PayPal refund (sorry, but I don't have a better way to handle the discount at this time).
NOTE: Books in the Long Division series contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only.
Orders can be placed at LD-Books.com
Nepenthe Chocolate: Third Time’s a Charm
Posted 4 years agoIt has been a few months since my last review of Nepenthe Chocolate, so let’s get right down to business:
Wintergreen Dark
Oh, my gosh! I could taste the minty flavor of wintergreen as soon as I got a chunk of this bar between my lips. What an amazing combination! This is definitely one of my favorites, high up on my list of flavors to order again in the future.
Golden Coconut Milk White
This chocolate wasn’t as “coconutty” as I expected. It was, however, smooth and a number of other spices contribute to a mildly hot flavor. Personally, I am not a fan of chocolate blended with hot spices. But if you are interested, this makes for a good introduction to that combo without blowing your tastebuds off.
Orange Dark
I am a big fan of orange flavored chocolate, so I was looking forward to trying this with great anticipation. Nepenthe did not disappoint. The orange is a little more subtle than in some of the other brands I’ve tried, but that’s a good thing. The ratio here is delicious and this too will make my list of flavors to purchase once again.
Vanilla Dark
I can’t really discern the vanilla flavor on its own. The dark chocolate is still the dominant flavor here, but is nicely tempered by the touch of vanilla. It doesn’t have the “oh my gosh!” punch of the Wintergreen, but is still very nice. If you want just some simply good chocolate, this could be what you’re looking for.
Wintergreen Dark
Oh, my gosh! I could taste the minty flavor of wintergreen as soon as I got a chunk of this bar between my lips. What an amazing combination! This is definitely one of my favorites, high up on my list of flavors to order again in the future.
Golden Coconut Milk White
This chocolate wasn’t as “coconutty” as I expected. It was, however, smooth and a number of other spices contribute to a mildly hot flavor. Personally, I am not a fan of chocolate blended with hot spices. But if you are interested, this makes for a good introduction to that combo without blowing your tastebuds off.
Orange Dark
I am a big fan of orange flavored chocolate, so I was looking forward to trying this with great anticipation. Nepenthe did not disappoint. The orange is a little more subtle than in some of the other brands I’ve tried, but that’s a good thing. The ratio here is delicious and this too will make my list of flavors to purchase once again.
Vanilla Dark
I can’t really discern the vanilla flavor on its own. The dark chocolate is still the dominant flavor here, but is nicely tempered by the touch of vanilla. It doesn’t have the “oh my gosh!” punch of the Wintergreen, but is still very nice. If you want just some simply good chocolate, this could be what you’re looking for.
Announcing Long Division Book III
Posted 5 years agoI am pleased to announce that the third novel in the Long Division series is finally here. Long Division is a dramatic, romantic, and sometimes erotic tale set in an anthropomorphic version of 20th century America.
Long Division book III: Hamilton & John focuses on Professor Hamilton Winograd, whom we met back in the first book.
Outwardly, Hamilton appears to be just an ordinary middle-class male. A professor of Geology at Waldren College, this elephant has an attractive wife, a suburban home, and a car. He should be happy, but not all is perfect in Hamilton’s world. Trapped in a tumultuous marriage, professor becomes student as he learns something new about himself from a young coyote named Tracy Becker, then something more from businessmouse John Eisenberg.
Book III has new characters and a new look with outstanding cover art provided by S00T.
You can find a sample chapter posted here: The Canyon and more over on the LD-Books web site.
Long Division book III: Hamilton & John contains adult content for readers age 18 and up only. It is available for purchase at LD-Books.com in both paperback and electronic editions.
Long Division book III: Hamilton & John focuses on Professor Hamilton Winograd, whom we met back in the first book.
Outwardly, Hamilton appears to be just an ordinary middle-class male. A professor of Geology at Waldren College, this elephant has an attractive wife, a suburban home, and a car. He should be happy, but not all is perfect in Hamilton’s world. Trapped in a tumultuous marriage, professor becomes student as he learns something new about himself from a young coyote named Tracy Becker, then something more from businessmouse John Eisenberg.
Book III has new characters and a new look with outstanding cover art provided by
S00T.You can find a sample chapter posted here: The Canyon and more over on the LD-Books web site.
Long Division book III: Hamilton & John contains adult content for readers age 18 and up only. It is available for purchase at LD-Books.com in both paperback and electronic editions.
Sixth Annual Recap
Posted 5 years agoIt is December, which means it is once again time for my anniversary journal. This one celebrates my sixth year in the fandom and as a member of FurAffinity. Whether you are a watcher of mine or have just stumbled onto my page, I thank you for taking a few moments to indulge me while I share my thoughts.
We all know that 2020 was a sucky year and by that I mean major league suckiness, big-time Hooverism. Still, I count myself far luckier than many. I've only been touched by the Coronavirus in an incidental way. My family and I are all healthy and, except for an eight-week stretch in the spring, I have remained employed. A couple of big car shows were canceled, and so I haven't taken as many photos. The music festival in Colorado that I attend every fall was canceled and I postponed the return trip to Houston that I had planned. I also decided to put my sports officiating on hold for the season.
On a positive note, my writing project, Long Division, reached several milestones. Book I went on sale in May and Book II followed suit in September. I now have a total of six volumes written and will be publishing the remaining four as the cover art for them is completed. I hope to have all six books in print by this coming summer.
My investment in the art for Long Division has left me with less money for personal commissions. But I did purchase a few drawings and received some generous gifts. As always, I want to recognize those who contributed to my gallery.
In my Bucky Art folder:
S00t
Tasanko (via his 
Tas-Alt account)
KellerKangaroo
FortunataFox
HBruton (gift art from DaiCymru)
Doggedly
Droffagner
BearHybrid (gift art from DaiCymru)
SymphoneaStudio
In my Stories folder:
Syntech (Long Division illustrations)
Spiderdragon (Long Division covers)
Thanks for spending some time with me.
I wish you all the best in the coming year.
We all know that 2020 was a sucky year and by that I mean major league suckiness, big-time Hooverism. Still, I count myself far luckier than many. I've only been touched by the Coronavirus in an incidental way. My family and I are all healthy and, except for an eight-week stretch in the spring, I have remained employed. A couple of big car shows were canceled, and so I haven't taken as many photos. The music festival in Colorado that I attend every fall was canceled and I postponed the return trip to Houston that I had planned. I also decided to put my sports officiating on hold for the season.
On a positive note, my writing project, Long Division, reached several milestones. Book I went on sale in May and Book II followed suit in September. I now have a total of six volumes written and will be publishing the remaining four as the cover art for them is completed. I hope to have all six books in print by this coming summer.
My investment in the art for Long Division has left me with less money for personal commissions. But I did purchase a few drawings and received some generous gifts. As always, I want to recognize those who contributed to my gallery.
In my Bucky Art folder:
S00t
Tasanko (via his 
Tas-Alt account)
KellerKangaroo FortunataFox HBruton (gift art from DaiCymru)
Doggedly
Droffagner
BearHybrid (gift art from DaiCymru) SymphoneaStudioIn my Stories folder:
Syntech (Long Division illustrations) Spiderdragon (Long Division covers)Thanks for spending some time with me.
I wish you all the best in the coming year.
Another Taste of Nepenthe Chocolate
Posted 5 years agoAt the end of my previous journal, I promised to return with more thoughts on Nepenthe chocolate. One thing I noticed when I revisited the Nepenthe site, is that flavors seem to come and go. I suppose that is mainly due to the availability of ingredients. The message here is to go back on occasion and see what's new.
Lemon Dark
In the past, I've tasted and greatly enjoyed chocolate flavored with orange. This is my first taste of chocolate, dark or light, with lemon in it. A splash of lemon makes a nice light counterpoint to the darkness of the chocolate. Personally, I'd have liked a little more lemon, but I wasn't disappointed and this will go on my list of flavors to buy again.
Cardamom Dark
I think I might have heard of cardamom before. Maybe. Like the Baobab White last time time, I had no clue what to expect from this chocolate. According to Nepenthe, the spice is derived from the seeds of plants related to ginger. But to me, the taste was more akin to a faint black pepper. It may be Nepenthe's most popular, and while I won't toss out the bar, I can't say this is for me. Worth trying, though.
Raspberry Light
This was the only light chocolate flavor available at the time I placed my order. Fortunately, I like raspberry and this was already on my short list of flavors to try. The hint of raspberry gives a nice tang to this lighter chocolate. I’m looking forward to trying more light chocolate flavors from Nepenthe as they become available.
Molasses Dark
I intended to try three new flavors this time and purchase one more of my favorite from my previous order, the Brown Sugar Dark. But before I could click the 'Add to Cart' button, I noticed this Molasses Dark. I’m really glad that I did. It’s been a while since I finished off the Brown Sugar, but as near as I can recall, that and the Molasses are similar in flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness to complement the rich dark chocolate. This is near the top of my list of favorites to buy more of.
Previous review of Nepenthe Chocolate: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9658324/
Lemon Dark
In the past, I've tasted and greatly enjoyed chocolate flavored with orange. This is my first taste of chocolate, dark or light, with lemon in it. A splash of lemon makes a nice light counterpoint to the darkness of the chocolate. Personally, I'd have liked a little more lemon, but I wasn't disappointed and this will go on my list of flavors to buy again.
Cardamom Dark
I think I might have heard of cardamom before. Maybe. Like the Baobab White last time time, I had no clue what to expect from this chocolate. According to Nepenthe, the spice is derived from the seeds of plants related to ginger. But to me, the taste was more akin to a faint black pepper. It may be Nepenthe's most popular, and while I won't toss out the bar, I can't say this is for me. Worth trying, though.
Raspberry Light
This was the only light chocolate flavor available at the time I placed my order. Fortunately, I like raspberry and this was already on my short list of flavors to try. The hint of raspberry gives a nice tang to this lighter chocolate. I’m looking forward to trying more light chocolate flavors from Nepenthe as they become available.
Molasses Dark
I intended to try three new flavors this time and purchase one more of my favorite from my previous order, the Brown Sugar Dark. But before I could click the 'Add to Cart' button, I noticed this Molasses Dark. I’m really glad that I did. It’s been a while since I finished off the Brown Sugar, but as near as I can recall, that and the Molasses are similar in flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness to complement the rich dark chocolate. This is near the top of my list of favorites to buy more of.
Previous review of Nepenthe Chocolate: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9658324/
First Taste of Nepenthe Chocolate
Posted 5 years agoYou've probably noticed advertisements here on FA for Nepenthe Chocolate. I first discovered them back in September when 
Vandringar posted THIS PHOTO which is featured on the Nepenthe web site. I promised myself that I'd place an order as soon as the scorching summer heat no longer threatened to turn chocolate left in my mailbox into a hot brown puddle. The day finally came and my first (yes, I plan to order more) chocolate order arrived yesterday.
There are nearly two dozen flavors offered on the Nepenthe Chocolate site. I sampled three:
70% Dark
Most of the flavors currently available from Nepenthe are dark chocolate blends. I figured that an unflavored dark would be the litmus test of the quality, so I ordered a bar of the 70% dark. I'm happy to say that this test came back positive. Make no mistake, this is not your Hershey's Special Dark (which is still fairly sweet, IMO) but has a more pure chocolate flavor.
Baobab White
I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I gambled and ordered a bar of this chocolate. Baobab? What the heck is that? Well, my gamble paid off. This is a white chocolate with a tang to it that is something akin to lemon, but not quite. It's hard to describe, but take a chance like I did and your taste buds will thank you.
Brown Sugar Dark
If you have more of a sweet tooth, this Brown Sugar flavor may be more to your liking. The web site says it is one of their most popular flavors and its easy to see why. It has a rich taste somewhere between dark and light chocolates. If you're thinking of giving the gift of chocolate to somebody, but aren't sure which camp they're in, light or dark, this is a great choice. I'll definitely order this one again.
With a wide selection of flavors, hot, sweet, fruity, spicy, you're sure to find something to please your palate at Nepenthe Chocolate. Watch this space for future reviews of other flavors.
Vandringar posted THIS PHOTO which is featured on the Nepenthe web site. I promised myself that I'd place an order as soon as the scorching summer heat no longer threatened to turn chocolate left in my mailbox into a hot brown puddle. The day finally came and my first (yes, I plan to order more) chocolate order arrived yesterday.There are nearly two dozen flavors offered on the Nepenthe Chocolate site. I sampled three:
70% Dark
Most of the flavors currently available from Nepenthe are dark chocolate blends. I figured that an unflavored dark would be the litmus test of the quality, so I ordered a bar of the 70% dark. I'm happy to say that this test came back positive. Make no mistake, this is not your Hershey's Special Dark (which is still fairly sweet, IMO) but has a more pure chocolate flavor.
Baobab White
I had absolutely no idea what to expect when I gambled and ordered a bar of this chocolate. Baobab? What the heck is that? Well, my gamble paid off. This is a white chocolate with a tang to it that is something akin to lemon, but not quite. It's hard to describe, but take a chance like I did and your taste buds will thank you.
Brown Sugar Dark
If you have more of a sweet tooth, this Brown Sugar flavor may be more to your liking. The web site says it is one of their most popular flavors and its easy to see why. It has a rich taste somewhere between dark and light chocolates. If you're thinking of giving the gift of chocolate to somebody, but aren't sure which camp they're in, light or dark, this is a great choice. I'll definitely order this one again.
With a wide selection of flavors, hot, sweet, fruity, spicy, you're sure to find something to please your palate at Nepenthe Chocolate. Watch this space for future reviews of other flavors.
Announcing “Long Division book II: The Storm”
Posted 5 years agoI’m very excited to announce that the second novel in the Long Division series is finished! The physical copies have been shipped by the printer and should land on my doorstep in just a few days. In the meantime, the electronic copies are available immediately. I'm elated to have both of the artists who contributed to the first book back with me once again. This volume includes eight new illustrations by Syntech and cover art by SpiderDragon.
Long Division is a dramatic, romantic, and sometimes erotic tale set in an anthropomorphic version of 20th century America. Once again, the story follows a bear named Roy from his cubhood in 1918 through 1979. Along the way, he forms romantic relationships with lynxes Marco and Sarah, and a young coyote named Tracy. There are also a few new characters this time around whom I think you’ll enjoy meeting.
This book contains adult content for readers age 18 and up only and is available for purchase at LD-Books.com in both paperback and electronic editions.
Syntech and cover art by SpiderDragon.Long Division is a dramatic, romantic, and sometimes erotic tale set in an anthropomorphic version of 20th century America. Once again, the story follows a bear named Roy from his cubhood in 1918 through 1979. Along the way, he forms romantic relationships with lynxes Marco and Sarah, and a young coyote named Tracy. There are also a few new characters this time around whom I think you’ll enjoy meeting.
This book contains adult content for readers age 18 and up only and is available for purchase at LD-Books.com in both paperback and electronic editions.
