Furry Fiction Guide - Midwest FurFest 2025
- shilohskyewriter
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It's time for FurFest 2025!
FurFest always has such a great showing of Furry Fiction resources, events, and dealers, so here is your guide on all of the Furry Fiction stuff going on at FurFest!
Note:Ā This guide is an independent creation. It is not affiliated with Midwest FurFest.
Furry Fiction Dealers Den Map
The Dealers Den at FurFest is huge, and you might have a bit of trouble finding all of the booksellers there. Here's a map to help!
New Book Releases
There is an abundance of new and recent releases this year at FurFest, so keep your eye out for these!
Iron Ark by Ryan Loup-Glissant
The highly anticipated sequel to the Dry Spell, one of my favorite furry novels of all time.
Synopsis:
It's autumn in 1935. Thirteen years have passed since the bloody summer of Chicago and America is mired in the desperation of the Great Depression. In rural Pennsylvania, an unlikely found-family of two immortal Nosfurs and a werewolf scrape-by through odd jobs and private-eye work.
When a high-paying case involving a missing millionaire's past sins goes sideways and a wider plot is uncovered, the trio's peaceful domesticity is threatened. Relentless federal agents, violent political agitators and a broken witches coven close in even as a chance for deliverance beckons from an old acquaintance long forgotten.
All the while, beyond America's shores, a dark fate creeps closerā¦
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
The Magician (Greysmoke Rising: Book 1) by Mabel Ramona
A new entry in the Korps Universe!
Synopsis:Ā
JOE IS AT A CROSSROADS.Ā
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His path is the crushing monotony of capitalist existence. A good little cog, being ground to dust by an uncaring system. He canāt even recognize himself in the mirror ā not that he ever could, if he was honest. Nobody could understand, surely, and nobody would believe him anyway. Ā
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Too old to hope things would change and too scared to even try another way, his only solace is the world of Heroes and Villains, but even that escape has lost its luster. Ever since she left, nothing feels right anymore. Ā
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The cougar desperately needs change; to feel something, to feel anything. He needs one kind voice to acknowledge him. Someone to tell him that there's a choice. Someone to hold his paw while he takes that first step and help him blaze his own trail. Maybe then ā through the ashes and the smoke ā the puma can find herself, and what it means to live... Ā
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
Crystallization (To Crack a Geode: Book 2) by Runa Fjord
The highly anticipated sequel to the action-packed Dissolution.
Synopsis:
CAPTURED BY SUPERVILLAINS
A former superhero surrendered herself into the clutches of a shadowy organization bent on world domination. Her life and sense of self have been irrevocably shattered. She must now forge a new reality out of the ashes of her past, but there are new revelations ahead for the helpless Hero, threatening to overturn any peace she might findā¦
CRITICALLY INJURED
After suffering grievous wounds, young Korps agent Starshade fights for survival, and finds herself facing life-altering choices. The perilous path to recovery is far from clear, and threatens to draw her into the coils of a monstrous serpentā¦
CURSED
Jennifer Delver was a humdrum bureaucrat. Now, she finds herself hunted by Heroes, fighting for her life against the very people who are sworn to protect her. With nowhere to turn for help, she must find some way to escape her dire fateā¦
Can all three survive the thrilling second issue of: To Crack A Geode?
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
The Analog Cat and Other Animals by Huskyteer
An author whose stories I've been wanting to read more of for a long time.
Synopsis:Ā
Robot cats, four hundred drunk rabbits, a kitsune fighter pilot, and a gerbil who thinks she's James Bond.
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The Analog Cat is a collection of speculative fiction stories featuring whimsical creatures by the Ursa Major and CĆ³yotl Award winning author Alice Dryden.
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
Writer Ways: A Helpful Guide to Novel Writing by Tim Susman (writing as Kyell Gold)
As someone writing his own novel, I am so looking forward to this one.
Synopsis:
āI SURE WISH IāD HAD SOMETHING LIKE THIS WHEN I STARTED OUT,ā says author Kyell Gold.
He's put thirty years of lessons and experience into these pages so that you can benefit from them as you set out to write your novel, and as a bonus, he's documented how he applied each of these lessons to writing his fantasy novel so you can see his process even more directly. He covers everything from "is this a novel-worthy idea?" to more advanced concepts like theme, tone, and voice. Whether you're starting your first novel or hoping to get better at your next one, this book will help you navigate the long, difficult, fun journey of novel writing.
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
The Enormities Known to Exist by Bro Kow Ski
I know very little about this one, so I'm curious to see what it's all about.
Synopsis:
In an instant of terrible discovery, James Nesbitt's life is forever changed when he is convicted of unnatural offences and transported to Van Dieman's Land. Cast out from his pampered colonial life on the mainland, he finds himself a member of the convict class and becomes subject to its daily brutality and humiliation. However, in this bleak landscape he comes to recognize a kindred soul in Andrew Scott, the probation station's scourger. Now the two must learn to survive as outcasts at the end of the earth.
The Enormities Known to Exist is a historically informed homage to gay men in the antipodes. Drawing on research into documents and media surrounding homosexuality in Australia, it is a mosaic of moments and attitudes to bring light to the hidden histories of our people. Histories which modern structural forces continue seeking to erase.
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
Indulge: A Fatfur Anthology edited by Buddy Goodboy, Esq.
Definitely picking up a copy of this for... reasons.
Synopsis:
Why not Treat Yourself? Afterall, the girthy guys in this book won't mind one bit. Why not get this generous assortment of stories about substantial furries? An anthology collection of stories about hefty, heavy, rotund, and pudgy people and the folks who adore them. This sampler box of stories is a trove of talented authors inviting you in to celebrate these massive mammals.
Buddy Goodboy, the gifted editor, has collected a buffet for you.
So go ahead. Let yourself; Indulge.
Contents:
Gentleman of the Bedchamber By Ajax B. Coriander
What's Good for the Goose By Oswald Beese
Body of Work By Mackenzie Steele
Manuel and Otis By Frances Pauli
The Big Four Zero Zero By Indigo Rho
Drinks at the Sidebar By Thomas "Faux" Steele
Scout's Honor By Ash Cinder
Inexorable Ascent By Al Song
Conversations and Cream By Pendoggo
Paying Your Dues By Renard Avec-Histoire
Sliding In By Snepitome
Available at the FurPlanet dealers table.
The Wideness of the World: An Early Modern Anthology by The Furry Historical Fiction Society
The fourth book in this amazing anthology series of historical fiction.
Synopsis:
Widespread literacy is perhaps the watershed between what we call the modern era and all that came before. When every merchant, every soldier, and every sailor can record their tales, then stories from one end of the earth may reach, and be told, at the other.
Discover, then, these stories: on the printing press, up the forecastle, on an uninhabited isle across uncharted seas, or just around the corner nailed to the cathedral door. Follow them as they spread from tavern to theatre, from dockside to cloister, from palace to slum and back, until they encompassā¦
The Wideness of the World.
Available at the NightEyes DaySpring's dealers table.
Gravitational Pull by Ty Fox
One of my favorite books of the year!
Synopsis:
Finally in his last year of university, Skyler thinks things might be working out for him. His dreams of going to graduate school and getting his PhD are well within reach, he has a small but solid core group of friends, and he has found someone who loves him ā his ever patient boyfriend, Ryan.
But our pasts are never far behind us. His parents, his ex-boyfriend, and ongoing struggles with his sexuality cast shadows over his relationship with Ryan. As these forces converge and threaten to pull him apart at the seams, Skyler is going to have to solve who he is before he can figure out who he wants to be.
Available at the Fenris Publishing dealers table.
My Panels
I'll be hosting two furry fiction showcase panels - one for general audiences and one for adult audiences. I hope to see you there! Furry Fiction Showcase
Friday December 5, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
McCarran Room
A panel for furry readers! Come watch a dog who reads way too many books tell you about the best furry fiction of the year. I'll give you the resources you need to get your paws on great furry stories from great furry writers. You might even leave with a free book!
Adult Furry Fiction Showcase (18+ Only)
Friday December 5, 2025
7:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
A panel for adult furry readers who are looking for something a bit more spicy! Come watch a dog who reads way too many books tell you about the hottest furry fiction of the year. I'll give you the resources you need to get your paws on great furry adult stories from great furry adult writers. You might even leave with a free book! This panel is intended for those 18 years of age or older only.
A Few Panels I'm Excited About
You can find all of the Writing and Literature panels filtered from the full schedule HERE. There are a few really unique ones this year that I'm hoping to attend. There's no way I'm going to be able to make it to all of them, but I'm going to do my best!
FRIDAY
Introduction to the Korps - Explore the Queer Supervillain Setting
Friday December 5, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
I absolutely love the Korps Universe. I've featured and reviewed all of their published books so far, so I'm happy to see there's a panel available to introduce more people to the series!
Friday December 5, 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
Whiterock was one of my favorite reads this year, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the worldbuilding was done for a world entirely populated by intelligent avians.
SATURDAY
Introduction to Novel Writing: Preparation
Saturday December 6, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
This panel is hosted by Kyell Gold and Kit Silver, who obviously know their stuff about novel writing, so I always look forward to their insightful panels. Kyell also has a book about writing, titled Writer Ways, coming out at FurFest.
Saturday December 6, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
As proofreader for the Noss Saga, I'm looking forward to seeing JoaquĆn Baldwin (who is also a guest of honor at the con this year) talk about putting such an intricate universe together.
Novel Writing: First Drafts & Next Steps
Saturday December 6, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
McCarran Room (Programming)
A second novel writing panel hosted by Kyell Gold and Kit Silver, who obviously know their stuff about novel writing, so I always look forward to their insightful panels. Kyell also has a book about writing, titled Writer Ways, coming out at FurFest.
Saturday December 6, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm CST
McCarran Room (Programming)
I'm constantly asking myself this very question while writing, and I love seeing answers pop up in the books I read, so it'll be great to see other people's thought processes on it.
Taming the Hydra: Managing Large Story Worlds
Saturday December 6, 2025
3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
McCarran Room (Programming)
This panel is hosted by so many absolute powerhouses: JoaquĆn Baldwin, Runa Fjord, Kit Silver, Kyell Gold, and Rukis. I'm sure it'll be one of the most enlightening panels in the lineup.
Saturday December 6, 2025
4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
Kit Silver, Sofawolf One, and JoaquĆn Baldwin have so much great insight on the whole of furry publishing, whether it be through a publishing company or as a self-publisher. I'm sure I'll be getting into the business end of things once I get my own book out there, so I'm looking forward to this one.
Collaborative Storytelling - Writing in a Shared Universe
Saturday December 6, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
Shared worlds are so interesting and fun to me. It's great seeing a bunch of writers come together to build something. This panel is hosted by two writers in the Korps Universe, which is a super innovative shared world.
But How Would That Work? (18+ Only)
Saturday December 6, 2025
8:30pm - 9:30pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
I'm constantly asking myself this very question while writing, and I love seeing answers pop up in the books I read, so it'll be great to see other people's thought processes on it.
SUNDAY
Crafting your Novel's Elevator Pitch
Sunday December 7, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
Kyell Gold, Sofawolf One, and Kit Silver are back with their publishing knowledge. Elevator pitches are so incredibly important, so it'll be great to get some informed insight.
Sunday December 7, 2025
11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Hartsfield Room (Programming)
Kyell Gold, Rukis, Runa Fjord, and Kit Silver are hosting this one. Rukis in particular has written some of the most nuanced and interesting villains in furry fiction, so I'm looking forward to seeing what she has to say. Runa also works on the Korps Universe, which is chock full of villainy. There's a lot of experience on this panel.
Panel Location Maps
The panels this year are in 2 different rooms: Hartsfield (Hyatt 2nd Floor) and McCarran (Hyatt 1st Floor).
Hartsfield:
McCarran:
