Chapter 13 of "The Expansive Romance of Applebloom and Coral Leaf" is now up, and some other argle-bargle! · 6:41pm Aug 5th, 2017
Well, I was originally planning to hold off until this weekend to release Chapter 13, but I was on such a 'cloud 9' feel, I put it up a few days ago!
I was glad to read some liked where I was going with the story, and in developing the characters. Seriously, I did try to 'streamline' the story, but like the previous chapter, all that chatting I like to write for characters, pushed this one over 9000 words!
Also, wanted to give a little shoutout to AppleOrPie, aka the guy whose OC and commissions got my brain thinking about this whole thing! We had a chat earlier, and he actually gave me some things to consider, that I added (including a 'slip-of-the-tongue' AJ makes!). Plus, in just shootin-the-breeze, I got the idea for an extra chapter or two, that I think will help enhance the magnum-opus, and provide a little extra character interaction, that should help in a number of ways! That's all I can say, but needless to say, the wheels in my head are turning, and that's a good thing!
I'm now working on the next chapter, and I think it'll be a bit more emotional than this one. Of course, I was thinking I may top chapter 14 off at 5,000 words, but it could very well reach 9,000.
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Btw, finally gave in, and watched "The Perfect Pear" the other day.
I had heard some good things about this story, but wanted to stay away, afraid some of it could influence how I was telling this story (note: this story takes place in a Post-Tirek/Post-Season 5 world where AB and her friends have been 'aged up,' so if you ever wondered why Starlight Glimmer or anything beyond Season 6 hasn't popped up, this is why).
I did like a lot of the story, as well as the little nuances given to Pear Butter, notably when Bright Mac tries to play around, and Pear gives him that look I've seen on a few girls, when he tries to impress her (I've envisioned that look on Applebloom when Coral tries to act 'impressive.').
I will admit that going forward, it might be hard given that I'm still under the 'internal orders' to not add things from future seasons...but, maybe I'll have Granny Smith give a little slip of the tongue hear or there about 'pears.' It could happen!
