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In the Light of the Dawn
We invented writing to preserve our stories and to share them with each other. From the mistiest stretches of history we find scraps and pieces of tales we told each other, forming the myths, legends, and dramas that persist to this day.
Hear us, then. Listen to the stories passed down from the earliest foundations of civilizations, to the creation of nations and empires. Hear the stories of the grandest rulers to the humblest peasants. The world is not so young as it was, but walk with us in these tales of antiquity: In the Light of the Dawn.
Hear us, then. Listen to the stories passed down from the earliest foundations of civilizations, to the creation of nations and empires. Hear the stories of the grandest rulers to the humblest peasants. The world is not so young as it was, but walk with us in these tales of antiquity: In the Light of the Dawn.
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Published July 1, 2023
About the author
Madison Scott-Clary
17 books59 followersMadison Rye Progress, also writing under the name Madison Scott-Clary, is an author of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry living in the Pacific Northwest. Her interests lie in the realms of furry fiction and non-fiction, collaborative fiction, and hypertextual writing. She is a member of the Furry Writers' Guild, and editor for several projects, fiction and non-fiction. She holds an MFA from Cornell College where she studied the lyric essay and teaching creative writing in fandom- and subculture-specific spaces.
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October 22, 2023
Another great anthology by the Furry Historical Fiction Society! This one focuses on antiquity and has a lot of standout stories that I enjoyed quite a bit. These were some of my favorites but they were all great.
The Price of Copper: What a fun twist on a historical figure. Nas's journey to be able to run his own copper business was one I loved following. The choice to have each scene follow Nas's life through the years allows the reader to experience his life. All of the various highs and lows that build to the ending that got me to tear up a bit.
As the Gods Demand: A whirlwind adventure to un-learn something that should never be learned. Set in Egypt with Nehi and Idu, priests of Anubis, that are trying to return a scroll of Thoth to its resting place. The story has an energy that made it hard to put down. And I'm always a sucker for queer people challenging gods.
A Fortune in Ruins: Mithon the Shrewd was that perfect balance of rakish and kind that makes for a fun thief character to read.
The Mouse From Mykonos: This was an absolute delight to read. I sympathize with Akkis a lot and his whole situation. Pining after someone can happen no matter your age. Also, more soft love stories with older men.
The Lament of the Batavii: A well done dive into the ways that grief and depression can pull us apart from those who are trying to help us. Aula's struggle to grapple with her inner demons is one that resonated with me quite a bit. I also appreciated that it never goes away fully. But that doesn't mean you can't fight back.
To Your Own Defences: Artos and Gwen's fight to stay alive in their homeland was electric. The back and forth ribbing that they had helped to ease the tension in their difficult journey well.
Go To The Road and Ask Any Passing Traveler: I think I just really enjoy roadtrip stories! Rob has made the story come alive with the amount of details about caravanserai, trade routes, and even the types of people who would hitch rides with the caravans. I could feel the amount of research that was done to make sure the story felt accurate and I wanted to say it helped a lot with immersing myself into the setting.
The Price of Copper: What a fun twist on a historical figure. Nas's journey to be able to run his own copper business was one I loved following. The choice to have each scene follow Nas's life through the years allows the reader to experience his life. All of the various highs and lows that build to the ending that got me to tear up a bit.
As the Gods Demand: A whirlwind adventure to un-learn something that should never be learned. Set in Egypt with Nehi and Idu, priests of Anubis, that are trying to return a scroll of Thoth to its resting place. The story has an energy that made it hard to put down. And I'm always a sucker for queer people challenging gods.
A Fortune in Ruins: Mithon the Shrewd was that perfect balance of rakish and kind that makes for a fun thief character to read.
The Mouse From Mykonos: This was an absolute delight to read. I sympathize with Akkis a lot and his whole situation. Pining after someone can happen no matter your age. Also, more soft love stories with older men.
The Lament of the Batavii: A well done dive into the ways that grief and depression can pull us apart from those who are trying to help us. Aula's struggle to grapple with her inner demons is one that resonated with me quite a bit. I also appreciated that it never goes away fully. But that doesn't mean you can't fight back.
To Your Own Defences: Artos and Gwen's fight to stay alive in their homeland was electric. The back and forth ribbing that they had helped to ease the tension in their difficult journey well.
Go To The Road and Ask Any Passing Traveler: I think I just really enjoy roadtrip stories! Rob has made the story come alive with the amount of details about caravanserai, trade routes, and even the types of people who would hitch rides with the caravans. I could feel the amount of research that was done to make sure the story felt accurate and I wanted to say it helped a lot with immersing myself into the setting.
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