EQD: According to Meghan McCarthy, the Discord song in season 4 has "a lot of words".

:tap tap: Is this thing on?

Ahem.

This evening, if I may, I'd like to present a selection from “The Pirates of Ponyville”:

"I am the very model of a reformed draconequus,
Animal, vegetable, mineral and really quite a mess.
I know all of the Princesses of Canterlot,
From Manehatten to Las Pegasus, we all kind of fight a lot.
I’m well acquainted, too, with matters most nonsensical,

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I danced my heart out and all I got was a Large Pond.

Okay, this is another post about Gameloft's My Little Pony game. If that makes your eyes roll back into your head, I understand.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I've been working my way through My Little Pony again, mainly in hope of getting some "official" background on Sunset Shimmer. The latest update to the game, however, has knocked me for a loop.

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I got sidetracked by EQD's "Nightmare Night" event. My entry: Today I Am A Monster. To be honest, I wrote most of this some time ago, but I've always been afraid to put it out there. It's not "horror" by the standards of most folks. Sorry, no be-headings, ghouls. Just one pony's realization of the terrible things he has done, and could do, to those he cares for.

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Equestria Daily is hosting another "horror story" event and I can never resist a challenge.

"Today I Am A Monster" is a story that has slept in my story folder for quite awhile. It's been difficult to write this story because it upsets me. And it upsets me because it is close to a "self-insert," something I vowed to avoid.

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Pray for me. I'm playing Gameloft's My Little Pony game again. (Handle: CloudWander. Like, duh!)

I picked the game up again because of Plants vs Zombies 2. PvZ2 seems to assume you learned your lessons in PvZ and so is less forgiving this time. I like to play casual games for relaxation, but PvZ2 is more than an uphill struggle; it's a climb. Crazy Dave, you will be re-united with your beloved taco. This, I swear! (BTW: sweet truck, Dave!)

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Fan names vs official names for My Little Pony characters is something that's been on my mind for awhile now.

In my story, "Hearth Warming Eve: A Princess Promenade," I decided to use the "official name" of Minuette in the story, but included a note explaining that she is the character known as "Colgate" by fans.

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I've been thinking a lot lately about my weaknesses as a writer. May I invite your honest, constructive feedback?

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This is a story I wrote quickly for Equestria Daily's "Father's Day" event. It suggests, obliquely, why Pinkie Pie is the way she is. Let's say, she comes by it honestly.

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I can't fully express my sorrow about his passing. Such an amazing writer and a good, wise man. Bless you, Iain, for all the gifts you have given us.

My story, "Hearth's Warming Eve: A Princess Promenade" was posted, finally, by Equestria Daily. (9 for 9, a good batting average, I think.)

Woo! Lots of traffic! Lots of views and up-votes! Nice!

But then, there's the Four. The four readers (so far!) that went out of their way to vote it down. It bothers me that their voice is so restricted, because of all readers, these are the ones I worry about.

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