1000 Followers · 4:16pm January 22nd
Wow. I mean... wow.
1000 followers. One thousand. That's three zeros.
I know I've repeated this sentiment many times before, but I truly cannot say it enough: Thank you. Thank you to each and every one of you. When I started all of this a couple of years ago, I never dreamed it would reach this point. Even now, I find it hard to believe.
I've been on this journey for quite some time. I joined the community way back in 2012. I've seen it all, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, all the way to the relative calm we have today. It hasn't all been fun, but it's certainly been a wild ride.
As I'm sure many of you know, I published my first story, "Royal-Tea for Two," on April 14th, 2022. It, as well as the rest of the Royal-Tea series, was the product of several years of ideas building up in my head. It took a lot of time before I was confident enough to finally publish something. Perhaps it was too little too late. Perhaps I should have started creating earlier in the fandom's heyday.
And yet, I regret nothing.
This Fimfic ride has certainly been a wild one! The Royal-Tea series, the Chrysalis trilogy being all featured at the same time, the flood of ideas I've had since starting, the... "controversial" nature of "It's For the Best," a non-stop discussion of Anon as a concept, an interview with The Barcast, and a whole lot of what everyone is here for: ponies!
Man I love you guys. 
So, I'm sure many of you have the same question: Am I planning to do anything to celebrate this? Well...
I don't know.
I'm leaving that up to you. 
It's thanks to you all that we've reached this point to begin with. I think it's only fair that you also decide how to celebrate. Soooooo... go nuts! What do you want to see? Anything that seems like an appropriate way to celebrate? Anything you've been chomping at the bit to see me make?
I'm going to do my best to listen. Of course, I reserve the right to not do certain things. As per usual, I have things I'd rather not write ("adult" content, romance involving underage characters, content that might be considered offensive, etc.), so I might say no, but I'd still like to hear from you! There are a lot of you, after all. 
Also, along with your suggestions/requests, feel free to use the comments as a Q&A. I don't plan on answering anything pertaining to my personal life, but if you have any other questions for me I'd be happy to hear them.
Again, thank you all so, so much. You're incredible, and I'm so happy I've been able to share this journey with you all.
Here's to 1000 more, eh? 
Well, big milestone or not, it wouldn't feel right to sign off any other way...
As always, thank you for your time, and remember to be kind to one another! 
The only way to celebrate it is to make a CYOA fic or program a text-adventure.
And the goal is for Trixie to find her Peanut Butter Crackers
I only need two things from you. More Sunshine stories and the One Anon and Diamond Taira Story, I'll even help you edit it but for the love of Celestia, give us more!!!
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Quite the undertaking. I like it!
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I've been working on some new "Sunshine and Tia" content already, haha!
To be honest, I totally forgot I made the adult AU Diamond Tiara joke. Guess I'll need to get to work on some concepts.
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Diamond Taira is an underrated character, and as an adult, might make a good story with Anon. I don't think I could do it justice personally but I'm sure that everything you do is perfect.
One way to celebrate could be with a story that involves Anon and either Somnambula or Coloratura.
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Interesting picks.
Dude, your writing is incredible. The amount you’ve written is insane, and I wish I had the kind of dedication you have to it. I remember finding Royal-Tea for Two when you first started, and I couldn’t get enough of it! Heck, the series became an instant favorite of mine from day one!
I can’t wait to see what else you come up with in the future. Here’s to another great year, Runic!
(Also, I’m super happy one of my ideas made one of your stories possible!)
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Thank you for all of your support!
It's been so much fun watching you try new things as an author and watch the site grow thanks to your fun Anon fics n_n Here's to many more!
As to a request, I'd say keep writing what makes you happy. Though I'll never turn down more fluffy comedies. :)
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Aw, thank you so much!
Some Underused and other OC(made by bronies that we know of) Characters or unexplored worlds are waiting to be known. Example:
- MLP: FiM
- Slice of Life
Whirl is a little filly who sells strawberry milk. Today, she wants to try making something different.Can't wait to read your next future blog update
Congratulations on the milestone! I suppose if you're in the market for dumb ideas you could do a story about Anon meeting Raven and her twin sister separately and getting more and more confused as he goes back and forth between Canterlot and Ponyville.
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Hm. Never considered that.
Felicidades por los mil viewers
, tus historias me encantan, la verdad, ya no me acuerdo con cual historia fue con la que te conoci, creo que fue con la trilogia de chrysalis, me encanta como narras y describis los sentimientos de los personajes, es algo díficil en la actualidad (o bueno para mí) encontrar historias de romance con un humano y que esten bien hechas.
Ahora, con un especial, pues podrías hacer una historia donde Celestia y Anon y sus hijos, se vayan de vacaciones a algún lugar y se arman unos desmadres.
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I like it! Thank you!
Why are you thanking us?! You've been on the grind since 2022 making content that's always a banger! Nah mate thank you!
We all love you, Runic!
I'd love to see your takes on some different genres. Maybe something like a horror, or something more adventure-ee? Nothing too intense, unless you're into that. You could even make it a romance fic still. Mixing genres is a favorite trope of mine.
Either that, or I'd love to see how you handle romance fics not featuring Anon. I.e, featuring just show characters. I'd love to see your style applied to some common (or uncommon) ships.
Congrats on the big 1k. Here's to another thousand
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Thank you!
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I've got something in the oven that might suit those tastes. It might still be a while, but it's definitely unlike anything I've made before.
And a lot longer, too.
Congratulations!
Congratulations
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Thank you so much!
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No problem
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The goal is suffering
Grats on 1k!
Let’s go man! I’m not as active as I used to be earlier this year, but I still check every week or so just for your account and what stories you have. You are by far the biggest reason I’m still in the FimFiction community.
Congratulations Runic, and keep up the amazing work!
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Thank you so much!
Congrats Runic, that's a pretty solid achievement. I'm glad that I could do my part to add to your number of
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Haha, glad to have you!
get back to workHonestly more surprised it took you this long to get to 1k. Thanks for the awesome stories.
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Congratulation!
Your stories almost is one of my favorite stories in this website,those short stories suit reading before sleep.A common day later,have these warm stories to read really is a great thing!Thank you!
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I'm glad you get enjoyment out of them!
That's awesome that you've reached that milestone. Personally, I'm amazed that you can write so much while still keeping an impressive standard. While I don't have any request in mind, I'd say just keep doing what you're doing. Congratulations on 1000 followers and I'm sure there'll be plenty more! Thanks for all the stories, Runic.
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Thank you for your support!
Hooray congrats!!
You totally deserve it, love your works, exited to see what is to come and grateful for all you've given us already, thank you very much from our side too! :3
Knew you would get there. 1000 followers. Congratulations Runic! 🎉
A great milestone achieved.
I don't have any suggestions at the moment but I hope in the next 'The Hermit' story that Anon and Spike reunite. That would be a beautiful moment between them. I'd love to see that happen.
Now let's celebrate! Take your favorite drink and cheers!
🥂
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Grape juice it is! 🍷
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Thanks. I try to think outside of the box.
In all seriousness, I'll be getting back to reading and reviewing your stories around early March since my life has been a bit busy these last few months.