Finally, Liberate the Sun is ready to go. Anyone who wishes to preview the story while it’s in the queue, you can do so here:
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/50680/liberate-the-sun

Summary: During an expedition to Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters, two ponies stumble upon the origin of the alicorns, the state of Equestrian governance before the Princesses' ascension and the truth behind their father's disappearance.

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So I came across this story it had me shaking with laughter.

Anyone remember Waldorf and Statler from the Muppet Show? The two old men who would heckle all the acts. Well here they are harassing Trixie. A simple premise.
The author captures the voices of those two cantankerous muppets perfectly. It makes the story.

Come for the writing, stay for the endless Waldorf and Statler jokes in the comments.

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Since it seems the cool thing to do, I am going to recommend two fics which I feel are not getting enough love.

First up is Unnatural Selection by Karkadinn

A dark look at a universe where ponies are the apex predator. I was skeptical at first, but the story is really well written. The Mane 6 actually act in character except for the whole 'we are going to eat you because you are not a pony' thing.

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So I am in Las Vegas, Yay!

But its on work assignment. Boo!

But I have most of Wednesday free. Yay!

Have to fly back on a red eye. Boo!

Have no idea what do, too much here! It's sensory overload! Boo!

I really don't think this is the city for me.

I don't drink.
I don't gamble.
I am not into skeevy stuff (strippers, etc)
I can't eat most of the food at the restaurants because of dietary constraints.

Meh, maybe take in a show or something.

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So being new to fanfiction I have a question for my fellow writers: How do you deal with stuff coming in season 3 that is going probably break fics you are working on?

Like it seems implied by one of the episode titles that Rainbow Dash will become a Wonderbolt.

And the first episode teasers shows Rainbow in some armor.

And the 8 minute preview hints at Twilight unlocking even more power. (Yes I gave in and watched it)

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Writing my latest story has felt like this sketch.

I believe all writers could use an audience.

I saw Looper, over the weekend. Usually I wouldn't recommend a film, but it was excellent. Initially I thought the premise was dumb, but the story is very dark, and very thought provoking. Yes, there are some obvious plot holes, but hey are forgivable, given the story. The science fiction elements are very low key and don't act as Deus Ex Machina.

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So second story complete! Yay me!

Anyone who gets hungry for pineapples or wants to know what Pinkie's tart looks like, here is link to make one yourself.

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/pineapple-macadamia-nut-tart.aspx

Also, fired the story off to EQD, so cross your fingers.

I just finished reading a plethora fics recently and they triggered some random thoughts. There appear to be a number tropes that keep being used for good and ill in this community. Some of them have grown to bother me so much, I felt the need to put this list out.

Here in no set order are tropes which cause me to rage. (Please note this is my own opinion, and not an invitation to a flame war)

Okay I lied, number one target my hate:

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Salaam and Eid Mubarak everypony.

Yesterday was the end of the holy month of Ramadan. For those of you who are Muslims, congratulations completing the your fast. If you are not Muslim, blessings on on you anyway.

Why am I even sharing this message?

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