The zombi, that is. The zombi is alive.

Sorry about no Friday update for RE. Chapter 30 is requiring some pretty serious rewrites, and my week was busy AF.

Basically, I've been working between 10 and 18 hour days in order to get an inventory done at work. It's done now, but it left very little time for creative pursuits.

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Here's the TL;DR for anypony that doesn't wan to read the long, rambling, emotional rant: This week's Rekindled Embers chapter will be delayed for at least one week. applezombi is feeling shitty. Thank you for reading.

Okay, now for the longer version. Warning, there will be offensive language, and stuff about religious faith. You have been warned.

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So these always make the rounds, and I haven't participated yet. But I discovered it's really nice to read and get to know the real person behind some of my favorite authors on the site, so maybe somebody would be interested in the silliness I put down here.

This was inspired by Krickis, who just did one, and twas a fascinating read.

1. Tell us about your current project(s) – what’s it about, how’s progress, what do you love most about it?

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December has arrived with a bit of a bang in the applezombi household. Not only am I just a little bit buried under the sheer volume of gift exchange stories I'm writing, but I've also got a review I'm working on over at Nailah's Review Mansion for a story well over 100k.

In real life, I work retail, and uh... yeah. It's that time of year again.

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TA Word for Ponies Like You

• MLP: FiM
• Dark
• Adventure
• Drama

In a dystopian future Equestria, differences are criminalized. One young pony struggles to survive a prison camp for ponies that don't fit the mold.

• Violence
• Suicide / Self Harm
• Death
• Alt. Universe
• OC

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This one's actually the first RE side story I wrote. I've just been waiting a while to post it.

Be careful, there may be minor spoilers if you haven't read as far as chapter 23. Fairly minor, though.

But why is she wearing a formal looking dress? Is she at a party or something? I wonder who she'll meet there?

Hooray for teasers!

Edit: I know it says so in the title, but Nailah is the artist. Go give her follows and excessive headpats!

Go read it now!

EUnscheduled Cargo

• MLP: FiM
• Romance
• Slice of Life

An unexpected ship full of refugees creates a busy day for a zebra customs agent.

• Alt. Universe
• OC
• Zebra

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Featuring an appearance by an OC of Nailah's, Cinnamon Toast!

Yay!

Nailah asked for requests, so I asked her to draw Bubblegum, because she's my favorite side character. I'd love to request her again, so if anybody has a scene they'd like to see her draw from Rekindled Embers, let me know here!

Also, if you're not yet, go follow Nailah.

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Surprise update!

So I'd like to give just a little background to today's interlude, the reasoning behind it, and the placement in the chapter order. Please be aware, if you have not read Rekindled Embers, that there may be some minor spoilers ahead. I'll mark out the portion of this blog that discusses them just in case.

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Hey everybody!

Nailah drew Bubblegum!

For those of you faithful readers who follow Rekindled Embers, a quick update.

As many of you may know, I write far in advance of the release schedule. As of this blog post, I just released the edited version of Chapter 17, and I'm currently working on the first draft of Chapter 35.

Second, if you haven't noticed, I try to post worldbuilding/interesting side notes in the comments for each chapter. Watch for my comments for some fun but unnecessary insights into the world!

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Chapter 10 of Rekindled Embers will be delayed a few days.

I know, I'm sorry. Here's the reason:

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I feel a bit bad with it being Tuesday and not having any horse words to post. Because chapter 8 had to be delayed a bit, chapter 9 will be done next week, and hopefully I'll be posting it next Tuesday.

In the meantime, though, look at this thing!

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I knew I'd be dropping the finished version of chapter 8, and I was pretty excited before I went to bed.

I'm also really enjoying the future stuff I'm writing, and I'd been really enjoying the bits I had just put into the rough draft for chapter 33, so I had that on my mind.

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One year ago today I wrote my first words in Rekindled Embers. I only started posting chapters a few months ago, but this story has been a huge part of my life the last year. I wanted to take a moment to thank my readers, and especially to thank my editor, Cyonix. I also want to thank my ever-supportive wife, who is eternally patient with me spending hours sitting down and writing horse words.

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...AND IT LOOKS AMAZING! I'M SO HAPPY!

I commissioned JodTheCod for the cover art. He was wonderful to work with.