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State of the Empire – 10/14/18
It’s been a tough month since the last State of the Empire was penned on 9/16/18. Immediately following WordCamp L.A. (a WordPress developers & admins conference), my back problems forced me to seek out a new chiropractor while my newest one was down with some horrible, internal parasite (see what […]
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King Sombra took the day off because it’s Tale Weaver’s birthday, so the State of the Empire is being brought to you by none other than my second favorite pone – Rockhoof! So…I try not to get irritated by bloggers on my feed on FIMFiction, but once in a while […]
Read MoreState of the Empire – 9/9/18
So where the Tartarus have I been? So the last time I did one of these things was FIVE MONTHS AGO. Urgh. Okay, so here’s a State of the Empire to bring everypony up to speed. As those that watch the homepage horsewords written count for the year know, I’ve […]
Read MoreAsk King Sombra – The Shot Seen Through the Galaxies
“Ask King Sombra” was drawn by Wiggles, a well-known entity in MLP fandom for her vivacious personality, lovely princess and LARP costumes, her guest of honor appearances at BronyCon and to me, most of all, for her kooky caricature of King Sombra, Kingsley. While June 27th, 2016 seems like another […]
Read MoreOctavia E. Butler – a Writer’s Inspiration
Today the Google doodle honors Octavia E. Butler – a truly great fantasy writer. If there was ever a writer’s inspiration it is/was her. The Perfect Villain I read Wild Seed when I was a teen, and the villian, Doro was a truly terrifying figure – one I will never, ever forget. […]
Read MoreDon’t Watch a Cartoon Called My Little Pony
Heh, I had almost the same reaction when my HUSBAND started watching it. Then the succubus ate my soul too. MrPoniator, you are a consummate asshole. I think I love you.
Read MoreMy Little Pony GENDER SWAP!!!
At once fascinating and wonderful, these talented artists have created a gender swapped My Little Pony world I could totally write for!
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Umbrum Magical Circles & Sigils
What are the Umbrum? I’ve always loved the idea that King Sombra is an Umbrum. For those not familiar with the MLP comics, in their Fiendship is Magic series, he was said to have come from a race called the Umbrum – beings that are mostly a mass of hideously-shaped […]
Read MoreCost of the Crown by Mercedes Lackey
This song, while not related to King Sombra, reminds me of the duties of those in power in Equestria. I know of the name Mercedes Lackey because of her work in the filking* community back in the 80’s when I dove head-first into the science fiction and fantasy convention circuit. Back […]
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