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Mark J. Engels

@mark-engels.com

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Sojourner. Husband. Father. Railroader. Anime-manga-anthro fan. Author of the WERECATS series of urban fantasy thrillers in the FOREST EXILES SAGA. (@mj_engels on Twitter/X.) #werecat #werecats https://www.mark-engels.com/

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Mark J. Engels @mark-engels.com · Nov 19

Forest Exiles Saga--a breakneck urban fantasy thriller series featuring the modern-day remnant of an ancient clan of werecats, torn apart as militaries on three continents vie to exploit their deadly talents.
Full trilogy NOW FREE on Kindle Unlimited! amazon.com/dp/B0C572FW6N

Forest Exiles Saga

Visit Amazon's Forest Exiles Saga Page and shop for all Forest Exiles Saga books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Forest Exiles Saga

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Mx. D. D. Ward (they/them) @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 1d

Quote with two characters you like and it’s a free for all 😊

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Aeryn @chaoskirin.art · 1d

This is the best video about how AI is destroying the internet and all human knowledge that I've seen Thanks @kurzgesagt.org!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfN...

AI Slop Is Killing Our Channel

YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

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Mark J. Engels @mark-engels.com · 15h

you too huh? 😩 it. never. ends.

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Kenny Lauderdale @kennylauderdale.bsky.social · 1d

The Dirty Pair Hollywood Calendar is the most 80s thing that has ever been & ever will be.

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you're welcome 😜

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Jaye F.R. Coates @jfrcoates.bsky.social · 1d

I'm in the final stretch before major trans gender-affirming surgery, and any book sales will be so helpful in being able to afford this all! Direct sales through TF Publishing are best, but anything will be so beneficial. Please consider purchasing, signing up to Patreon, or sharing this thread.

Cover art for Dragon's Soul, featuring two dragonesses and a gryphon in a close, loving huddle. Art by Vurt.

Cover art of Axinstone, featuring a black dragon standing atop an arch rock formation, in front of a stylised pastel background. Art by Chromamancer.

Cover art for Reborn, which features a starat – an anthropomorphic weasel-like creature – standing upright and holding his hand out to help up a second starat, lying on his back. The starat standing is wearing work overalls, while the second is wearing military uniform. They are in a rocky environment with a dark sky. Art by Ilya Royz.

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Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 1d

We just sent the final proof copies to @tfpublishing.bsky.social for publishing.

Expect "The Wideness of the World," the next, Early Modern, volume from the Furry Historical Fiction Society, this December!*

#BookSky #FurryLit
*This is aspirational, no promises, fingers crossed.

"The Wideness of the World" an Early Modern Anthology, from the FHFS.

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Ty, Fox in Residence @tyfoxface.bsky.social · 1d

I've got one in here and have read many of the stories that will be featured. This is a fantastic anthology!

Rob MacWolf, Werewolf Hitchhiker @robmacwolf.thevoice.dog · 1d

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Frances Pauli @francestypes.bsky.social · 1d

In honor of banned books week, the best kids book about rabbits which I never knew was a banned book but still checked out 115 times as a kid. Most excellent and most sweet. And proof book banners are crazy af. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rab...

The Rabbits' Wedding - Wikipedia

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Brian Cave @oldschoolevil.bsky.social · 23h

It's the second of my October #preorder posts, this time on The Retro Network, writing about all the evil doctors in #Saturday morning #cartoons!

onhttps://theretronetwork.com/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-house-80s-cartoons-infamous-physicians/

Is There a Doctor in the House? - 80s Cartoons' Infamous Physicians : The Retro Network

When I was writing my Dr Archville vs. Dr Braxis article, I noticed something interesting. While bad guys like having a myriad of titles in their names (like General), there’s a disproportionately hig...

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Mark J. Engels @mark-engels.com · 15h

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the heart wants what the heart wants--so too the stomach 😋

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ROCK. ON. 🤘😝

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 16h

"If you removed our autism you would remove us. Everything you love &hate about us would be gone. We'd fundamentally be completely different ppl. So if you love an autistic person, their autism is part of what you love about them." By @autiebiographical.bsky.social:

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Autie-biographical Comics

You can't love someone but hate their autism. It's a part of who we are. Yes, you can dislike parts of our autism, like I'm sure there are parts of other people you don't like. However, the parts of.....

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Erdbok @erdbok.bsky.social · 2d

With #furrybookmonth well underway, I'd like to remind everyone of two things.

1. You can get eight full-length furry novels (including mine!) for $9 on Gumroad.

furrywritersguild.gumroad.com/l/ieiaqi

2. I'm running a postcard lucky draw. For today only, like and repost this to get an entry!

2025 Book Bundle General Audiences (SFW)

Eight full novels written by guild members, all of them appropriate for general audiences. It includes:A Lion Among Mice by David HardieTitanblood by Troy Alexander SquiresA Portrait For Tomorrow by R...

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Erdbok @erdbok.bsky.social · 2d

Holy wow... I've been at this writing thing longer than I thought!

(Poor Ersalt the cheetah is still awaiting his casting call.)

@thebeardlyben.art

An anthropomorphic cheetah with a quasi-military uniform

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Rebecca E. Reyes @rebeccareyeswriting.com · 2d

My books have my name is on them. I want them to be good. I want my stories to be entertaining, strange, immersive, and most of all fun to read.

You're selling part of your soul. Don't you want it to be good?

I say this to a community that is so often afraid of criticism.

#WritingCommunity #Indie

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Stephanie @bookfrolic.bsky.social · 1d

Happy NHL Season Opener day to all who celebrate! 🏒🥅

The graphic showing all 32 logos of the NHL teams

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Erdbok @erdbok.bsky.social · 1d

Another one! A female kudu commission from a local artist called "Flamekitty / Witchykitty"

(Not sure if she's on Bsky or not...)

I can't remember if she's actually a female fursona, a girlfriend for Erdbok or just a random pretty. It's been a while!

A female kudu with a flowers around her neck and one in behind her ear.

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Zeggy @infernulls.bsky.social · 1d

In other news you can see and preorder my book #Infernulls The Golden Letter at Walmart now!

www.walmart.com/ip/180015167...

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R. A. Meenan (Sammie) @zyearth.com · 7d

Escape to a world of #aliens, #love, #magic, #dragonAIs, #summons, #FoundFamily, #TimeTravel, #war, and of course #furries. And best of all, all art and writing is completely human made!

Visit The Zyearth Chronicles and escape today. www.zyearth.com

New short stories coming soon!

A selection of novels from the Zyearth Chronicles including Shadow Cast, Brothers at Arms, Mage, Angel, and Judgement. The books feature a variety of anthro characters with magical Gems, and symbols including war, planes, monsters, a conspiracy wall, and a battle knife.

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