This Just Made My Day · 3:24pm Jun 9th, 2016
(Courtesy of ChemistryGuy)
(Courtesy of ChemistryGuy)
I want to start off by saying I'm a good man. I pet puppies, volunteer when I can, write humorous porn for the masses, and generally just existing is a service to all of you. It takes a lot to get under my thick potato skin but sometimes somebody says something that just...
Feckin pisses me right off
And funny enough it's always on someone elses story or artwork where we see the fine specimen "Entitius Doucheus."
And so, we finally reach the (unofficial) end, to The Expansive Romance of Applebloom and Coral Leaf!
Whew! Was gonna wait until the middle of the week, but was too excited to keep this in any longer!
This was one of those 'tentpole' chapters that was like the dessert at the end of another meal-course. I had to 'slog' through some character development and not-so-hot storytelling to get here, but I'm pretty sure it'll find some fans and get some cheers (though I'm sure I'll be met with plenty of 'meh's.').
Well, kind of flew through this chapter, but hope it has some nice, emotional moments to it.
I did struggle with it for a bit, because I felt it could have become very 'talky.' Because of that (and fearing it'd easily go over 10,000 words), I decided to 'streamline' the chapter, with summaries, and giving characters dialogue, when I felt it was necessary.
If some of you have seen the early comments on my story, "The Expansive Romance of Applebloom and Coral Leaf," you might have seen a number of people were horrified and disgusted with the art I had originally put together for the cover.
However, while a scant few seemed to feel the first chapter had potential, my first attempts at anthro-pony art had some assuming that the artwork would horrify and turn people away. So, I gave into the criticism, and removed it.
Well, after an extra-long Birthday week last week (with a day spent cleaning, a workplace party with drinks and frivolity, and a party with friends over the weekend), I finally got finished setting up and sending out Chapter 5!
Given the few words I've seen so far (and the added 'thumbs up' and 'favorites'), it looks like I'm actually doing okay with this story.
Plus, the 'energy drink buzz' of seeing the positives, has got my brain functioning again on how to 'spice up' Chapter 7!
Took most of today to do some baking and relax since being on my feet the last few days has left me absolutely feckin drained. Yeah yeah I'm bitching but you all are insatiable!
I wrote that glaring at no reader in particular. We'll just call them Towelboy
That being said I got my coffee and I'm ready to crank out chapter 8 tonight and in case anyone was wondering... It's gonna be a steamy one.
Well, we finally reached the double-digits, and a rather important turning-point chapter with this one.
Most of this was written on a trip I took a few weeks ago, though as I've gotten this far in the story, it can be kind of difficult to get my thoughts and feelings out regarding what is coming up.
Things are coming, that I think even I am wondering if I can pull off...
Well, sound of the gun, but I got Chapter 7 up before I have to take off for a Friend's party today!
This is a pretty crucial chapter, despite it seeming to be a lot of nothing...but there definitely is something there.
I can't tell much more than that, as I want those who are my avid readers, to give this chapter (the longest one yet!), a read.
Well, finally got off my caboose and got this chapter proofread, and released!
As explained before, after the rather lukewarm reception to the last chapter (which marks a turning point in the story!), I got a bit low, though thanks to Dommy128 and AppleOrPie for their little pep-talks.
So... Into The Spider-Verse. Was it as good as everyone said? Did it live up to all the hype for me? Did they do justice to Miles Morales, AKA my second favorite Spider-Man?
The answer to all those questions is HELL! FING! YES!
For those wondering, yes, I am still working on the story.
I actually went to Manhattan for 4 days last week, and have been rolling the experience around in my head, to see if I could work some of what I saw into the next chapter.
I'm hoping to have something in the next week, but we're still on course.
Phew! Got that up before my 4-day weekend started!
The month of April is kind of a strange month for me. I was telling my Dad on the phone a few weeks ago, that it's felt that way since I was a teen, and I think it has to do with April being that 'transitional' month, between Winter and Spring.
Well, a little early, but what the hey!
Here we get into some more character development regarding Coral Leaf's parents, and Applejack learning a few things about them, and their lifestyle.
Well, finally got that taken care of!
It was a struggle to find the through-line with this chapter. Heck, I almost just considered not writing it, but then, I'd be denying us a chance to see Coral and Applejack, tag-teaming on a little family assignment. It's not a big thing, but I felt it was nice to see how far they've come, and AJ, seeing that Coral really wants something, says, "let's go get it!"
Greetings, fellow readers!
I had originally intended to have the next chapter of The Expansive Romance of Applebloom and Coral Leaf done in the next few days, but I'm considering taking my time with the next few chapters.
Well, took a little while, but we finally got another chapter out!
You know some things you have to do, but it probably would be a lot simpler if you didn't do it?...that's what this chapter felt like.
Well, definitely didn't expected the amount of comments after chapter 10. Guess it makes up for the rather 'bored' tone from the massive expansion at the end of the Cider Festival dance chapter.
Chapter 11 I feel is where we start entering 'the third act' of this story, and I hope some will find a few more things to enjoy here, as we build more story, and introduce some new characters that I really had a fun time creating, and developing a backstory for.
I've ordered for ONE poster of my avatar Unique, just to see the quality of the product. If it looks good enough, I'll prepare some additional orders and get my posters out for sale sooner than I thought!
Hooray! Party at my place to celebrate!