TJ Minde
@tjmindewrites.bsky.social
Writer / Editor rat living in the Midwest. He/Him
I just finished a non-furry book for work's Gay Book Club. Now I'm about to continue the final Thursday Next book my partner and I started together, but had to finish separately. I wasn't as excited when we started it, but because of the plot, I'm way more invested to see where the story goes.
Rhetor Dark End@dark-end.bsky.social · 3d agoIt's another #FurryFictionFriday. What's everyone reading today?
Book 22 of 2026 "The Disaster Gay Detective Agency" by Lev A.C. Rosen After an ill-advised hook-up at work, Brandon's "true love" disappers. Now he and his friends begin the hunt for Prince Charming. And find everything is more dangerous than expected.
TJ Minde@tjmindewrites.bsky.social · last mo.Book 21 of 2026 "The Final Girl Support Group" by Grady Hendrix When one of the girls from the Final Girl Support Group are killed, Lynette knows she needs to keep moving to stay alive. But that's made harder as each member of the group is targeted...
As the guy who helped develop the good Capn', I totally approve of this message.
Midnight Ross💙💛@rphutch1975.bsky.social · 7d agoExactly
If you live in the USA, make sure you go vote, if you haven't already. There are a lot of reasons why, so let me add a small one. It makes my tail wag when you do!
Politicians only understand two things: votes and money. Today in the US you can influence them with your vote. It matters. Just do it. Vote.
Hypnovember - Day 1: "Eyes" [NSFW] Yup, that's right, doing a little bit of Hypnovember this year, starting off with a revisit to @scappo.art 's universe and some office shenanigans between Nailah and Cebron.
Hypnovember 2026 - Day 1: "Eyes" by Dark End -- Fur Affinity [dot] net
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"Everyone has a plan until they get 2 gallons of milk in the face" - Mike Tyson www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgr2...
DB2026 - Tall Warm Glass of Milk - OCT Lip Sync Battle
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Newsflash motherfuckers: your idea fucking sucks. Yes, yours. Yes, that one that you're thinking of right now. And guess what? Its going to remain a big pile of shit unless you go through the friction of learning how to make it exist.
It was so exciting to see someone commenting on some of the amazing stories in this book. I don't plan to try and stalk them further as they read more, no~ not at all... Check out Shiloh's thread below.
Shiloh🔜MFF@shilohskye.com · 2w agoOh god. Oh jeez. Oh heck @saintajax33.bsky.social's story in this was was so hot. Chubby kobold TF and mental change from a fat book dragon. I need to lie down. This is a really fun anthology, y'all. #FurryLit
Particularly fond of this comment. For no specific reason at all. x3
Shiloh🔜MFF@shilohskye.com · last wk.Also @tjmindewrites.bsky.social's story has a dragon who owns a nightclub turning a guy into a pool toy and it was lovely to see some pooltoy tf to shake things up. Also if you like consent reassurences that one's gonna turn you on a hundred times.
Oh look, more story reviews for AS: DD. :D
Shiloh🔜MFF@shilohskye.com · last wk.More super praise for this anthology, @snepitome.bsky.social wrote a very creative and magical dragon rider (yes, in that way too) story about a world with dragons on the moon and the melancholy possibility of the dragon and rider being separated and I loved it so much.
Hey folks! Do you drive a car? Do you find yourself waiting behind motorcycles at intersections sometimes, after the light turns green? And they're slow to go? Just remember! Riding a motorcycle is like being a pedestrian. No seat belt, airbags, or crush zones. We're looking all ways before going!
It seems like a perfect night to launch submissions for our first new anthology since we woke from our extended wolf-nap. "My Beloved Monster" is a PG-13 anthology of short stories about scary creatures and the people who love them. Submissions are open through December 31st. tally.so/r/ODNBRp
New chapter up: Blue Zenith chapter 10 "Make Allies Everywhere" www.patreon.com/u7280553/pos...
"Blue Zenith" - Chapter 10: "Make Allies Everywhere" | Dark End
Tor, Zas, and Evey meet an unexpected ally, a ghost from Tor's past.
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I was hoping that I'd be able to make enough on seasonal work that we could do this without having to ask for any more help. But we got informed of a deadline that I'd hoped was much further away. So we need to get bankruptcy protection now. #MutualAid
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Book 21 of 2026 "The Final Girl Support Group" by Grady Hendrix When one of the girls from the Final Girl Support Group are killed, Lynette knows she needs to keep moving to stay alive. But that's made harder as each member of the group is targeted...
TJ Minde@tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 2mo agoBook 20 of 2026 "Blue Zenith" By DarkEnd [Plot redacted]
The audiobook for The Eternal Party is now up! In addition to some fantastic voice work by @khaki.dog, there's also a little reveal in the audio. In the book I don't say where the Eternal Party is located, but here, you can hear it in Alonso's accent.
FurPlanet Productions@furplanet.com · last mo.New audiobook now available! The Eternal Party by @dark-end.bsky.social, narrated by @khaki.dog Audiobook is over 12.5 hours long and downloadable as an m4b file. baddogbooks.com/product/the-...
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Go beyond, plus lutra!@deynataggerung.bsky.social · 2mo agoHey if you live in or near the Greater Cincinnati/NKY area, a friend is looking into making a LGBTQ+ owned and operated Pro-LGBTQ+, kink friendly and furry friendly location for socializing and gathering for meet ups. Give them a follow and some support if you agree that we need more third spaces!
Also, since it was requested, here is the original list, and oh no, it is a decade old.
Rhetor Dark End@dark-end.bsky.social · 2mo agoMany years ago--yeesh, has it been a decade now?--I wrote what has affectionately become known as "The List." Technically it is "A List of Erotica Clichés You Should Avoid in Your HEAT Submission" and was a litany of my complaints about cliches I kept seeing in the Heat slush pile.
Many years ago--yeesh, has it been a decade now?--I wrote what has affectionately become known as "The List." Technically it is "A List of Erotica Clichés You Should Avoid in Your HEAT Submission" and was a litany of my complaints about cliches I kept seeing in the Heat slush pile.
One suggestion that also helped me feel better about the rejection is to ask for feedback. This one might be more leaning towards in-fandom submissions, but I have gotten helpful responses from editors in the past. Including this time.
TJ Minde@tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 2mo agoOne of the hardest lessons I think writers in our fandom (and probably moreso in general) have to learn how to do it accept rejection and do your best to not take it personally. Sometimes--maybe even often times--you'll hear no. And that's not a dig against you.
One of the hardest lessons I think writers in our fandom (and probably moreso in general) have to learn how to do it accept rejection and do your best to not take it personally. Sometimes--maybe even often times--you'll hear no. And that's not a dig against you.
Book 20 of 2026 "Blue Zenith" By DarkEnd [Plot redacted]
What HM/TM would give me the motivation to Do The Thing (novel edits)? Pump Up? Helping Hand?
otaku belle@technicolorpie.bsky.social · 2y ago9/18/22 Pokemon jokeeeee
"TJ," I hear you cry, "I followed you because of writing stuff at a con. Why should I care about you posting about bike stuff?" Well, beyond the fact I was doing a fundraiser and trying to raise money for a great cause (wanna help more? :D), art imitates life.
With the bike on the rack, it's time to go home. All the miles have been gotten for the event and the rat is tired. Still, while what I did was hard, I know fighting cancer is harder. And what I did, I did for them. And I'm looking forward to doing it again next year.
TJ Minde@tjmindewrites.bsky.social · 4mo agoThat hill was hard. But fighting cancer is harder. So I'll keep doing what I can on behalf of those that can't. With the last rest stop under my belt, it's time to finish the ride.