Trick Question & I went to Jim Mercurio's "Advanced Scene Writing" class on Jan. 27; here are my notes.  I may steal some of this for a Bronycon talk.  Thanks to Trick Question for letting me crib from her notes too.

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The Elements were quite put out over Gabby Gums' articles. Shepherd though was rather unimpressed.

Rarity: "How can you be so blase over this-this atrocity of a column!"

Shepherd: *shrugs* "Do remember I've had much worse, Rarity. I mean, the kingdom's tabloids routinely say I'm some sort of hedonistic monkey who plows every mare and stallion in Equestria."

Rarity: "Yes, yes, but that's all untrue! Just sensationalism! Gabby Gums is publishing real secrets about us!"

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It should come as no surprise that I like to read. On top of that, I like to TALK about (or, well, given the internet, type about) what I'm reading. Unfortunately, I don't have too many real life friends who are into pony, and so I usually don't bring it up to them. (The term 'closeted' comes to mind). And so, lacking any other outlet ... how about a book review?

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Is this my first sequel published on the site? I think it is! (Well, if you don't count this and that.)

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After re-watching Stare Master and Show Stoppers back-to-back, I remember why I disliked the crusaders in the early years. Looking back, I find these two episodes delightful for what they are, and I, of course marvel at how far Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo have come.

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