AD Flash 007 – Hiding From the Moonlight August 22nd, 2009
The time of the full moon is tougher on some more than others.
“Hiding From the Moonlight” by Will A. Sanborn
Read by Kemmy Sirrah
PodCastle – Dragon Stories August 16th, 2009
Being a fiction podcast, PodCastle has run a few stories about dragons.
Fear of Dragons and Dragon Hunt both play on classic fantasy themes, but twist them in new directions. The stories are compelling dramas and feature sympathetic monsters. They are both rated for a general audience.
Illuminated Dragon is both a fable of political resistance but also an allegory on creativity. It is rated slightly mature for some violence.
And Run of the Fiery Horse is an intriguing tale of Eastern mythology and making a deal with a demon. It is rated slightly mature as well, for sensuality and implied violence.
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PodCastle Stories by Eugie Foster August 16th, 2009
PodCastle the fantasy fiction podcast has run two stories by author Eugie Foster with both anthropomorphic animals and an Eastern setting.
Daughter of Botu features rabbits and shape-changing and the story of trying to leave one world and live in another. It’s rated mature for for frank descriptions of adult events.
The Tanuki Kettle is sweet story with a mischevious tanuki and is completely G-rated.
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PodCastle Stories – Dogs and Otters July 28th, 2009
Here’s a few more stories from PodCastle, the fantasy podcast which might be of interest for their inclusion of anthro animal characters.
On the Banks of the River of Heaven is a fun Eastern myth about the affairs and loves of the gods and it features a talking otter character.
The evolution of trickster stories among the dogs of North Park after the Change is a mixed bag. The premise is very interesting, but the narrative structure is kind of detached and the politics get heavy handed. However the idea of the dogs creating universal myths was really neat and the ending was emotionally satisfying.
Drabblecast Stories July 25th, 2009
Norm Sherman’s Drabblecast, a weird short-fiction podcast, has had several stories which feature anthropomorphic characters, animals and others.
The second story in Double Header III is a nice bit of drama which deals with a coyote lost in a sandwhich shop, likely inspired by real-life events from the news.
Alchemical Automaton Blues deals with the mistreatment of golems.
Out of His League is a fun take on a story you might recognize from the news last year.
The Last Dog is a sad post-apocalyptic tale.
On Dasher is a moving Christmas story with a wonderful mythos behind it.
And The Box Born Wraith is a fun horror tale for Halloween, with sympathetic monsters.