Mitch Marmel

Mitch Marmel is one of the senior 'old school' furries out there; active in the fandom in one form or another since the 1980s. His nom du fur of Major Matt Mason is based on the Mattel toy of the same name, although the character has gone off in different directions.

Mitch's most notable creation to date is Tali Hartoh-Mason of TaliVisions fame. He is also a long-standing contributor to the Spontoon Island storylines.

Mitch was one of the founders of The Electric Holt, and of the Burned Furs movement. He was active on alt.fan.furry, and was former security staff at Anthrocon; later active in the video room staff, as well as staffing at several other cons.

The Spontoon Island novel "The Catto Comeback", co-created with E.O. Costello, was nominated in the 2006 Ursa Major Awards for Best Anthropomorphic Novel.

Three Spontoon Island stories (two co-created with E.O. Costello) were nominated for the 2005 Ursa Major Awards for Best Anthropomorphic Short Fiction: Anyone for Venison? by Marmel & Costello, Contrition: It's Not Just For Breakfast Anymore by Marmel and Let's Not Duello on the Subject by Marmel & Costello.