So I had this weird dream last night. It actually woke me up, but not necessarily because it was weird or frightening, but because I was compelled to write it down. Yes, even my dreams present themselves as stories: my muse has always been pushy.

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So I decided today to post my Rainbow Dash flying speed findings on Reddit, and in doing so I noticed a really big, stupid mistake I made.

Remember how 28mph sounded really slow?

Well, it turns out I accidentally counted the time per lap as 11 seconds, but looking at the footage again it's more like 4. I have no idea how that happened, but I'm really surprised none of us caught it sooner.

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Yeah, sorry everyone, but I've been feeling a bit under the weather and wasn't happy with some things so I need more time to work on it. Plus, I'd need to give the editing team and illustrator time to do their thing. So, come hell or high water, the next update will be on April 22. Everyone's been really supportive of the new story, and I'd hate to disappoint anyone. Still, to tide everyone over, here's a preview from the upcoming chapter! Enjoy!

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Two new updates from your old pal Hats? It is indeed a Christmas miracle! Next chapter of "Passing Familiarity" is here for your reading pleasure!

Turing Test sits down with Gadget, and the two of them lay it all on the table, explaining how they came to their own little situations...
(And sorry it took a little extra time, everyone: but I hope you'll find it worth your wait!)

You read right! This here chapter is good t' go! An if ya don't feel like moseyin' over there to took at 'er on yer own, then don't fret, cause I got this link! Hope y'all enjoy the start o' this new arc, too, 'cuz it features the much-anticipated, the much-requested, the one-an'-only Applejack!

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The update has landed, folks! And it's not a fake chapter this time! It's a short one, but the good news is that you'll get another one in just a week!

It's time to tread into new territory for Turing Test as she attempts to decipher the oddest form of organic behavior: the language of love.

Enjoy the new chapter, ladies and gents. It's...

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...with some help from Daft Punk (and Streamable because YouTube was being a butt [might need to click to enable audio]).

This isn’t brave... it’s murder...

Chapter 61 - “Chase, Part 4 (I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You)”

No "Human After All?" I know, boo. But new Turing Test one-shot story? Hopefully yay!

The "Chase" arc was one of the earliest parts of the story I had planned for The Iron Horse, and many of the ideas I had made it into the final version around 2 years later when I finally got around to it. For instance (note that I'll be using spoilers before the break for those who haven't read that far yet and none after the break):

1. Umahara was always going to switch sides.

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In a strange place far below the madding crowd, Turing Test encounters a strange pony living on the fringe of society... but they just might be the change of pace she's been seeking...

"I mean if she were your sister how could you not?"

Exactly, unknown, yet fiendish, Twitter user! Exactly!

And our parents attempting to keep us apart just means I ended up getting a used pregnancy test in the mail.

I honestly don't even think people are supposed to send things like that using the postal service, because um, biohazards or something along those lines.

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Previously, on The Hat Man's blog posts...

Hats: You guys want an Applejack chapter or a shipping chapter?

Readers: Applejack!

Hats: Okay.

A few Readers: And later on, more shipping! Twilight x Gadget is yummy!

Hats: Twilight x what now?

A few Readers: Doooo eeeeeet!

Hats: No! Look, you want it so bad, if one of you write a Twilight x Gadget fic, then I'll put it on my blog post, okay?

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Hello everyone! Just letting you know that my pal and illustrator Colby "Greenfinger" Green is going to be at this weekend's Crystal Mountain Pony Con!

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As promised, the latest chapter of "The Iron Horse: Human After All" is here! Enjoy!

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