Unsheathed: K.M. Hirosaki and Kyell Gold

In this bonus episode, the hosts reunite after KM Hirosaki’s months-long recovery from a serious medical scare. They celebrate his return, dive into how trauma can shape storytelling, and recap the Eagles’ epic Super Bowl win. Plus: advice on turning books into series, writing through self-doubt, and navigating the business side of being an author—especially in the Furry fandom.

In Unsheathed 109, Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, Kit Silver, and guest Jakebe revisit episode 009, reflecting on the evolution of their podcast, writing processes, and the Furry fandom. Highlights include a playful gift exchange, insights on being bilingual and it's impact on writing, and a discussion of anthropomorphic character traits and their use in storytelling. They revisit listener questions on plotting versus freeform writing and whether furry writing risks losing classical animal archetypes. The episode also delves into industry trends, including challenges for small presses in the fandom and advice for submitting to publishers. Jakebe shares slush pile experiences and stresses the importance of originality in anthology submissions.

In Unsheathed episode 108, hosts Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, and Kit Silver revisit questions from episode 008, share writing advice and updates on current projects, including the Dude, Where's My Pack? audiobook releases. They discuss tips on overcoming writer’s block through creative stimulation and how to incorporate animal expressions like ear and tail movements in writing. The hosts also talk about the logistics of commissioning artwork for novels, emphasizing building long-term relationships with artists in the furry community.

In Unsheathed episode 107, hosts Kyell Gold and K. M. Hirosaki revisit questions from episode 007. They discuss handling embarrassing early writing, with advice to learn from past work and focus on improvement. The team talks about creating characters to fit specific roles, emphasizing the importance of backstory and motivations. They also review common pet peeves in furry writing, such as overusing furry-specific slang and neglecting species traits in stories. Additionally, they touch on how writing about younger characters or using contemporary slang can present challenges for older writers. The conversation is a mix of thoughtful insights and playful banter, highlighting the ongoing journey of improving writing craft.

In this episode of Unsheathed, the hosts revisit questions from episode #006 and provide fresh insights, with special guest Not Tube rejoining the conversation. The episode dives into the challenges of writing, editing, and crafting stories in Furry worlds. They discuss whether writers naturally hate their own work, the balance between "swooping" and "bashing" in the creative process, and tips for knowing when to stop editing. The team also shares updates on their latest projects, upcoming book releases, and connecting with folks at the Unsheathed Community at the Sofawolf Academy.

Kyell Gold, K. M. Hirosaki, and Kit Silver discuss their experiences at 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, the challenges of balancing writing with life. Revisiting questions from episode 005, they discuss how they've navigated using pen names in their careers, and how they approach religion in their works. The conversation also delves into how societal attitudes towards queer content and taboo topics have evolved.

Kyell Gold and K. M. Hirosaki discuss how to judge the quality of one's work, incorporating religion into stories, and their use of pen names.

Kyell, K. M., and Kit discuss their recent AnthroCon experiences, Kyell's new book "Squeak Thief," and the launch of Sofawolf Academy for Furry storytellers. Revisiting questions from episode 004, they offer advice on getting work critiqued, using punctuation for clarity and readability, and the role of editors.

Kyell Gold and K. M. discuss their experiences from recent conventions, including Rocky Mountain Fur Con, and share insights on writing and editing. They address questions on how to get one's work critiqued, the use of punctuation in writing, the balance between thought coherency and readability, and the role of editors in the writing process.

Kyell, K. M., and Kit reflect on episode 003 from August 2009, noting the changes and growth in their podcast and writing over the years. They discuss the challenges of forming and maintaining a writing workshop, the importance of knowing your audience, and the initial embarrassment of writing erotica.

Kyell and K. M. discuss their experiences and techniques in writing erotic furry fiction, focusing on exercises to improve specific aspects of writing such as dialogue and descriptions. They offer advice on starting and participating in writing workshops, and reflect on the initial embarrassment of writing explicit content.

Kit, Kyell, and K.M. take a reflective journey back to Unsheathed Episode 002. They revisit and re-answer listener questions about the ideal story length, overcoming the fear of a blank screen, and balancing personal style with client specifications in commissioned writing.

In this episode, Kyell Gold and K.M. Hirosaki discuss handling the fear of the blank screen, the importance of editing, and the appropriate length for stories.

Kit, Kyell and K. M. reflect on the 15-year anniversary of the Unsheathed Podcast. They discuss changes in online communication, their writing careers, and the evolution of Furry fandom publications.

Recorded in July, 2009. In this episode, K. M. talks about his recent experience at Anthrocon. K. M. and Kyell discuss their current writing projects, and touch on the evolving landscape of furry literature and its growing popularity.

Introduction to the rebooted Unsheathed Podcast.

Kyell and Fuzz talk about Furry Fiesta, fandom history, and of course Zootopia. Lots of Zootopia.

Kyell, Not Tube, and Whyte Yote talk about the furry fandom, their books, and other related topics.

Kyell, Not Tube, and Fuzzwolf talk about anime, furry writing, and other related topics.

K.M. and friends sit down to talk about Episode III while watching it. Listen for synchronization instructions.