Heads up, readers! Just a reminder that I will be doing a Reddit AMA tomorrow, starting at 1 PM Mountain Time, and I could really use your help getting some traction! So come, bring a question or two (about Shadow of an Empire, writing, or something else), upvote, and share the AMA! The more eyes it gets, the better an AMA it can become, so let’s get it some views!

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The pre-finale of Princess Trixie Sparkle. It's only the second time I saw it... the first was the day after it came out... I can't wait for the finale!

First off I would like to tell you all that I appreciate your support of Illuminate the Shadows up until now. I honestly am extremely happy at the positive regard this story has been given! It's the first time anything I wrote has been so well loved, and I find myself thankful every day for you all.

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AND BOOK 4 HAS LAUNCHED! You guys get a special treat because I couldn't wait a week to post Book 4 on the weekly schedule. You will get a new chapter this Tuesday as well!

Enjoy!

I have not forgotten. Chapter 5 is going well and I will release it by the end of this week.

I just added a new cover to the Shadow rising story. A special Thank you to Pridark.

Thank you everyone for waiting

So I am working on chapter 8. It is turning out to be one of the longest Chapters I have written. Does everyone like the short chapters that I have been doing?

Should I post the longer chapter or should I cut it up?

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The Gala is Coming!!

Crypto here again. I have located yet another voice clip from Revenant... He seems to have quite a number of these. I wonder why they're hidden so we'll. Here it is now...

"I have managed to get some intel on the weapon that Gladiator is searching for, but not much. Apparently it's some sort of medallion or something. I don't know why that would be his main target for taking me out, but I guess it's enough to gain the attention of the Syndicate."

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“So where do you get all those colored papers?”

“Nowhere, really. I carry them with me at all times.”

“Have you thought about using any other colors other than red, green, blue, and yellow?”

“Eh, I didn’t see any point in it.”

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That fool has gone crazy! I know why he disappeared! Revenant is being hunted down by Gladiator, and it doesn't look like they simply mean to capture him! The reason he needs the medallion is still unknown, and I don't know where Revenant ran off to, but I do know that he must be in some serious trouble. Here is the last voice clip.

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tl;dr: Ever notice how Spike is summarily dismissed or removed from fanfiction for plot purposes? “I left him at Rarity’s.” “He’s on a Dragon vision quest.” “Sorry, Spike. Maybe when you’re about a hundred years older.” Like he’s some sort of plot parasite. Lazy authors, the lot of ‘em.

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Hi!

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tl;dr: Next time you decide to plant your bare ass on a priceless, one-of-a-kind treasure map, just make sure you’re not sitting on the X that marks the spot. Sends the wrong message.

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Colony is now on sale for 63% off, and will be until August 17th! Purchases, reads on Kindle Unlimited, or reviews left all contribute to the final unlock of the sale, which will be a launch price discount for Shadow of an Empire later this year!

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tl;dr: There’s a reason there’s only one apple farm in all of Ponyville, and it ain’t because they’re lacking in space or demand.

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Whoo boy, this chapter. Ok. So, way back in the day it wasn’t the Tome that took over, but a super evil other villain you’ve already met if you’ve seen any of the show itself. My reviewer pointed out that it was a fucking stupid idea (my words; he was much more diplomatic about it) and I tore it out. It’s still in the deleted scenes I have in my workspace.

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tl;dr: Don’t buck apple trees if you’re tired. You’re liable to pull something.

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What would it be like to not cast a shadow? Hold your hand up over your face to block the sun. Can you still see the light source? If so, how do you see through your hand? If not, how is the skin immediately around your eyes illuminated? I mean, magic, sure. But how?

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So, I went and did a thing.

I watch many MLP reactors to pass my time. One in particular named Applegeek said that there should be art for specific scene in the second MLP Movie Trailer, and this is it. Commander tempest Shadow with the date of the upcoming movie with lighting.

Hey, I thought it was good. I sometimes hear moaning that it was a lot like an normal MLP episode (complete with the Princesses being captured/defeated/etc), but honestly, I think that's what it was aiming for: the quintessential MLP episode, songs and all, but ramped up to 11.

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Well I can't decide which story I should work on, because one I need to continue A New Beginning, but I'm stuck between which chapter I should finish for which story.

Shadows of a Sunset

Or

A New Destiny

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A warm drink with the ones you care about

Ironically I'm home alone this weekend and that pic was taken in mid-October. I had a bit of a delay with writing due to a surplus of commissions, but that's mostly calmed down now, so hopefully the next chapter comes out quicker. I also need to update No Second Chances, I know.

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*Hero was on the combat simulator, planning out which simulator he was gonna be doing. He been wanting to test his reflexes, so that was what he was gonna be doing*

“So, how are you doing this?”

*Holding two sabers, one yellow, the other blue* “Simple. With help from a song. I’ll time my swings with the beat.”

“If you say so.”

“Please just be safe!”

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So,

It's been a while since I've posted a new chapter, and there's a reason for that. Chapter 12, the last one I posted, took a while mainly because my motivation for working on this story dropped too far. Chapter 13, however, has been taking so long because of indecision more than procrastination. Essentially, I don't know how I want the story to continue from here.

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