Hi all, I come to you with an explanation and an apology.

As I've mentioned before, I am something of an uber-perfectionist. And I am also very harsh on myself. I often go over my own work and critique things that I feel I could've done better, with the hopes of learning from my mistakes.

Ponyville Noire is my magnum opus, and I want to consistently give you my best. And when I see something that I know I could've done better on, it bothers me a lot.

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Hey, readers,

I hope you're enjoying Rising Nightmares! This is something I've been working on and looking forward to for a long time. I've put a lot of work into it, and I hope that it shows!

But I'd like to talk about the past for a little bit.

Some of you might already know that I am something of an uber-perfectionist. I take a lot of pride in my stories and I always want to give my readers my best in everything I do.

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In case you haven't noticed, Kriegspiel got that beautiful green "Completed" slapped on it a couple days ago. I know it's a very different journey to Volume One, but a lot of people seemed to have liked it, and I really enjoyed both writing it and seeing all of the positive attention that it's gotten. You guys are all awesome, thank you for the comments and faves and likes and for sticking around to read the continuing adventures of Phillip Finder and Daring Do!

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Sorry, folks, I need more time to iron out the kinks in this arc and get some writing done so I can have a bit of a safety net. If progress is particularly slow, there might not be a chapter next week, either, but I'll definitely try to get Case Twelve started next week!

Later,

Josiah

Hello all!

It's Saturday, and as I promised, Kriepspiel is back online! It's been a pretty hard road getting back, but we're back on the track. I've got a plan for this that I'm more satisfied with this time around, and I'm hoping to stay ahead of publishing this time. Put two chapters out today (since one was a prologue and I didn't think you'd be satisfied with just that).

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Hello all,

Just wanted to drop this line. I've been hard at work writing for Kriegspiel between working and applying for new jobs, and it's all coming together! The hiatus will be officially over this Saturday; by then, I'll have made enough of a head start to comfortably stay ahead of the writing.

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Hi all. I might have some disappointing news.

I started Ponyville Noire out of the original Phillip Finder series because I felt it was the right thing for me. The thing that would make me happiest. I've always believed in writing for yourself, in doing what makes you happy.

Which is why I did this.

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Hey all,

I've finally finished the final chapter of Case Eleven, and am planning on releasing it as soon as it's proofread just so I can get this case over with.

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Hello all,

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Hey, all! I'm sure most of you have noticed that there was a new chapter today. The story is remaining on schedule, as I hoped, and we'll be done with Volume Two by the end of the year! By that time, I hope to have a new full-time job!

But that's not why I wanted to write this blog. If you're like me, you're a visual person, and it helps to be able to see what someone's talking about. That's why I wanted to take a bit of time to talk about how guns work in the Ponyville Noire series.

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Hey all,

So, Bronycon was a blast. I'm really sad that that was the last one.

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Hey, guys, got some things that I wanted to give you a heads up on.

Number 1: I will be at Bronycon! Looking forward to this last experience and a chance to meet some friends (and get Nicole OIiver's autograph).

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Hey, remember when I said I wouldn't be publishing a new chapter this Saturday because I hadn't finished the chapter yet?

I lied. Just finished it and had it proofread. I'm pretty proud of this one; we get to see Daring in her natural element!

You'll see it yourself in a couple weeks (I write a couple chapters ahead to give myself some breathing room). This Saturday, Case Ten starts in earnest! This is gonna be a pretty big one, and fairly complicated, but I hope that you enjoy it!

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Hey, dear readers,

I hope that you all enjoyed the new chapter of Kriegspiel posted last Saturday. Unfortunately, work's gonna be pretty busy this week, and I need time to get the next chapter ready. Sorry, but you're gonna have to wait until next Saturday for the adventure to continue.

Josiah

Hello all,

It has been one week since I've left my previous job as a correctional officer. I suppose that this is too early to panic over joblessness, but I hope that I'll be able to find something soon. Wish me luck!

In other news, I've published another chapter of Ponyville Noire, Volume Two: Kriegspiel. I'm glad for the support that this story has received, and I hope that you're all enjoying it!

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Hey guys,

Been a while since I posted one of these. Just wanted to drop a line to let you all know what's going on.

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Well, folks, it's happened.

Ponyville Noire, Volume Two is officially online and ready for reading! The adventures of Phillip Finder and Daring Do continue as a war between Zugzwang and Whitestone sets the city aflame. Amidst the chaos, Scarlet Letter plays all three sides as part of her ongoing plan, and Zugzwang creates a new nightmare for both Phillip and Daring.

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