Regarding Weasels and Hedges · 12:24am May 4th, 2021
I wrote first about about hedge aka weasel words in Start, begin, almost, just, maybe... Removing weasel words from your novel. Questions arose about them because of my previous blog on
I wrote first about about hedge aka weasel words in Start, begin, almost, just, maybe... Removing weasel words from your novel. Questions arose about them because of my previous blog on
Just when the world couldn't get wonderful enough, I got thrown into the mix to add to the random factor that we call entertainment! That's where this lovely blooper reel comes into place as a by-product of my recordings of Childhood Sweethearts. There is cussing like a sailor involved, so if that's something that makes you uncomfortable, ignore this blog and link, seeing as I do not wish to offend others. However, if you ignored any 'viewer discretion' warning either here or on the
This news is actually kind of old, but I'm finally getting around to posting it here:
Cast List by Role
Main Narrator - kazamacat
Rainbow Dash - Kat_Woods
Narrator to Mevs: An Explanation - FandomQuest
Starlight Glimmer - Kat_Woods
Fluttershy - Bri1124
Rarity - Kat_Woods
Applejack - ErinError
Pinkie Pie - nvstolgia
Twilight Sparkle - jessfloam
Spike - Bulma Bunny
Discord - SquallGengar
Gallus - shadejak
Ocellus - Megan Calfee
Sandbar - Hyperion_speaks
Wow, I know how to bite off too much. Especially these days.
The story is still seeing progress (it's my only project until it's finished), but it's getting more complicated because of where it's headed and the nuance involved. It's difficult to drop foreshadowing when the POV is so unusual. I've written a lot with unreliable narrators, but this takes it to a new level. Hopefully it'll be worth the wait, though.
No promises, but I'll probably be able to drop the next chapter tomorrow.
As I write this, the raw file for Chapter 5 is being exported, and Von Snootingham is in the midst of Chapter 4 - which bodes very well. Having finished Chapter 5, I can only assume that we've pretty neatly made it out of the exposition stage, whether that sounds pretentious or not - because if I have learned anything from watching Breaking Bad, it is that any time it feels like there's a lull at the end of a chapter in someone's story, it very likely means that a lot is about to start
Hey what's up my dudes and dudettes. I just want to point out to this very talented reader who narrated one of my accomplished stories. Go check out his channel, Sageknight productions I repeat S-A-G-E-K-N-I-G-H-T Productions, give this guy some lovin'!!! Not only check out his fimfiction account Lord Despair!! He makes some great contents.
-The Crystal King
Well, gentlemen, I am pleased to say that I have finished editing Childhood Sweethearts and the last chapter is just processing on my video software. Because of the length of the video, and because of how much I've edited it with effects and soundtracks, it will take quite a very long time to be ready.
Some of you who follow me may know that I am a published author, though no where near as successful as I want to be. Yes, I have a day job.
Okay, so, I'm now an artist with a client! Fiaura has hired me on as one of her artists and I've been really enjoying the projects I'm given so far!
Also, fairly soon before HRPC, I'll be moving again. Unfortunate... EXCEPT I'll be doing nothing but art and writing after the move! I'm building myself up as an independent artist and writer so I can work from home and bring you all as much content as I can handle!
Pretty nuts, right? And they don't even suck!
An attempt at a Granny Smith impression...... I'm sorry.
Here's my biannual blog post! Joking aside, a lot has happened IRL and I don't have too much time tonight for a big blog, but let me share some updates!
Well, this post topic comes at a topical time. Or maybe I picked it because of what I’ve been reading lately. Hard to say.
Check out the 4-part series feat. Keyframe Productions as Celestia, as well as my commentary post-production, after the break!
Merry Christmas and Happy Hearth’s Warming to one and all.
I hope all of you have had a simply lovely holiday. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag for me. I, for one, am rather glad it’s over. However, this means that it’s back to work for Gardens of Equestria’s first convention appearance at Pacific PonyCon on January 6-8, 2017!
But first, let’s talk a bit about Hearth’s Warming Eve. Even better, listen to someone else talk about it!
The When The Bough Breaks video is now live. I suspect this is the last I'll ever work on this story, really. It has, I hope, been worth it. The sound quality is pretty poor, but you can now hear me read this sad story aloud. It was... not easy. But I think it was the right thing to do.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQKO7y9NDg4
Be well.
-Pencil