Update Time, and Thoughts on L.i.E. · 10:52pm Mar 28th, 2022
Hey, everybody. I've got a couple things I want to talk about.
The first is that the next Affection Therapy chapter is in the works. I've been busy with other stuff, but I've already gotten started on it, having decided who to go with. I can't say when it'll be ready, since my mood to write tends to fluctuate, but rest assured that there will be a new chapter in the hopefully near future, and one that ought to be a little different than the usual formula as well.
The other thing is a slightly heavier topic. It's no secret that Living in Equestria has been silent for a while, and I posted in a previous blog post the reason for that. For those who don't know or don't remember, my editor for the story, Firebirdbtops, has been radio-silent for the past 2 years. The last time I had contact with him was Christmas of 2019, and ever since then, any attempt I've made to try and contact him has been in vain. I wondered if the reason could be attributed to things going downhill with the pandemic, but after 2 years without hearing a word from him, not even an update on if he's doing all right or not, I'm just not sure what to think anymore. I've often wondered if he just grew tired of editing the story and wanted to retire from it, but if that was the case, he still didn't tell me.
And thus, I'm put in an awkward position. I've only gotten as far as I did with Living in Equestria because of Firebird suggesting certain story paths to follow and correcting common storytelling mistakes I might otherwise have committed without his guidance. I've been unsure of whether or not I can continue the story on the same level as it has been without his stamp of approval, so to speak. Pathetic as it may sound to say so, after all this time, I only have two chapters that have been written and not published yet, both that have been waiting for his approval, and without which I didn't feel sure about uploading. I'm honestly torn about what I ought to do. Should I upload what I have, even if they haven't been seen through an editor's eye? I just don't know.
How far did I intend to go with this story? Well, as a day-by-day Slice of Life story, who knows how many chapters it would end up with by the end? My goal was to go at least until Twilight becomes a princess, and then Dave would be sent home after. That was the end goal, and Firebird and I had been building arcs and storylines to fill up the days until that time came. There are still story arcs that have yet to be completed, as can be seen.
The thought of scrapping the story altogether is far from my intention. I really do want to carry on with this story, even though it hasn't really aged well by this point, given that it takes place mid-Season 2 going into Season 3, with loads of headcanons being confirmed or broken. I thought about what might happen if I try to alter the story with these new confirmed points of canon, like Scootaloo actually having a family, but that would take away the 'Derpy adopting Scootaloo' storyline that was a major arc in the early part of it. It would erase and completely change a major aspect of the story if I simply changed it to reflect canon, even if it's now an obsolete headcanon.
But in all this, my biggest worry has been letting you, the readers and fans, down. I see people adding the story to their favorites every once in a while, even though it's far from finished, and it just leaves me with a guilty knot in my stomach, knowing I haven't dared continue without my editor's approval, leaving the story hanging. I can't apologize enough for it, or for this rather gloomy post. I'd been sitting on these thoughts for a while now, and I just wanted to get them out there at last. I hope you understand, and aren't too disappointed.
Thank you for your time, and sorry once again.
How about those stories with those two explorers? That one story was a favorite from your work.
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I'm glad you enjoyed it. I do want to make another story with Cookie and Syntax, and I do have something started with them in mind. Only a start, tho.
Well glad to see an update from you, I use to watch your reaction videos on youtube all the time, heack you were among my top favorites along with Applegeek and Coltbolt Sky.
Looking forward to the next chapter of Affection Therapy, and I can understand your feelings regarding L.i.E.
Funny enough; L.i.E was one of the first stories I ever read on FimFiction, and I was happily surprised to find out that one of my favorite reactors was the one who made it.
I'm not disappointed, life just likes to get in the way. I would know; my aunt recently passed away. I'm doing fine now, but it still really put a damper on my own stories.
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Heh, I appreciate that, and I'm glad to have given you a pleasant surprise in that regard.
Sorry about your aunt. You're right, tho: you don't know what life's gonna throw at you or when.
Here’s the thing about fanfics you don’t have to follow story canon. Heck some of my favorite stories are ones where MC comes in and changes the story canon. So my advice follow the points that you want to and find another editor or post them without review.
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That's certainly true. It just sometimes feels weird going along with a headcanon when it's easily disproved in the show itself, y'know? And like I said, if I do continue without an editor, I worry it'll lose some of what it had. Firebird always had a way of expanding on the ideas I had into ways I hadn't considered before.
Take as much time as needed. I can understand being hesitant with continuing without your editor. I reread your story often And I will say I enjoy it, and I'm sure others feel the same way. I am sure when you do continue it will be like it never took a break. Take care of yourself.
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Thank you. I appreciate that very much.
I thought that story was dead AGES ago.
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Well in some cases too late now plus if something happened to him then your story is effectively dead if you keep waiting I’d say go for it with another editor and if Firebird comes back label it as another way the story could have gone or something
You can wait forever. But come on, bro! We just want to continue reading this beautiful story! I'm sure you can handle this story even without the editor. Just give us new chapter, please! We wont judge.