For the most part, My Little Pony hasn't done "issues" episodes.  This week they decided to cover bullying, and they handled it rather nicely - the episode didn't go into After-School Special "Let's Be Dramatic" mode, it just slipped its lesson into the weave here and there ( Read more... )

"Too Many Pinkie Pies" aired on Saturday ( Read more... )

So the Phoenix Wright/MLP fanvid series "Turnabout Storm" has officially canceled its sequel. The creator posted a video announcing this in what was basically a blatant appeal for sympathy ( Read more... )

In the quest to find a new subject to spork for Das Sporking, I sent my friend Blade to investigate a certain fanfic I had had strong misgivings about since reading its TV Tropes page: the My Little Pony fanfic Frigid Hearts and Burning Winds.  This is his scouting report.

BladeofZorc 9:17 pm
"OK, I'm gonna give it a shot.
Alright, immediate reaction ( Read more... )

I did not make this video, nor do I necessarily approve of it.  But still, at least a certain story that won't be named is having creative impact.

How... colorful...

Do you have any idea how rarely I find a good Celestia fic?

Today's subject: For Her
Author: Pyre
Genre: Tragedy
Short summary: A thousand years is a long time to lose someone.

Review: It's so hard to find fanfic that doesn't blame Princess Celestia in some way, shape, or form for the Nightmare Moon business.  When I do find one, it's worth ( Read more... )

Here's one that has its own TV Tropes page!  It's also my first multi-chapter story.

Today's subject: Windfall
Author: WarrenHutch
Genre: Comedy
Short summary: Several years after the series, Fluttershy's having her first foal, and the Mane Six reunite for the occasion.

Review: To be honest, having these be my first attempt at a multi-chapter story ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas, folks!  As a present for the invisible readers, I'm branching away from FIMFiction and going back to the old workhorse - Fanfiction.net itself.

Today's subject: Dash's Secret
Author: Hopefox
Genre: Drama
Short summary: Rainbow Dash's parents are in town, forcing her to reveal a secret she's held for a very long time.

Review:
( Spoilers below. )

Today's subject: Trust
Author: The_Incredible_Blunderbolt
Genre: Romance/Drama
Short summary: Rainbow Dash comes out to her friends, which inspires Twilight Sparkle to reveal a secret of her own...

Review: Yeah, it's still a one-shot, but I'm still opening my boundries a little - this one made it on Equestria Daily.  So what sort of story makes it past ( Read more... )

...time to reflect.

I'm considering doing a multi-chapter fic for my next review.  I'd prefer to cover a complete story, but I'm always open to suggestions otherwise.

Any advice, invisible readers?