Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I Hate Thinking Up New Titles For Blog Posts

When you write, you run out of steam.

It's obvious. When you do anything for long periods of time, you're going to run out of steam. You need to take a break, take a walk, do something else, recharge your batteries... I've got a few things I do, and they all work, but nothing- NOTHING- reinforces my enthusiasm as much as my Minions.

Whether it's reading the Comments on this accursed Blog (on those rare occasions when I CAN read the Comments grrrr) or popping in to the Bebo page (which I will do soon, I promise) or just heading over to the official (and fan-run) Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Skuttlebugfans), I always end up with a grin on my face, ready to get back to writing.

I never comment on the Facebook page, but I do visit. I have to, really. SOMEONE has to make sure these nutcases are behaving themselves. It was set up as something completely unofficial, but was filled with so many genuine folks that we just had to make Cory and Aby and Summer a part of the Skulduggery team. The wonderful thing about this is that, in some small way, you get to know the regular posters. I've never spoken with Zukiswa, but I know I'd like her if I did. Then there's Ellie and Ashley, two of the weirder ones. Georgina, of course, who has been around for YEARS and whom I adore. Olivia, my- ahem- wife of sorts. Never forgetting Becky, the irrepressible Becky, a girl for whom the word 'obsessed' was undoubtedly coined. There are loads of others- thousands of others, in fact- and their enthusiasm is infectious and good-humoured, and I'm glad that they have such a wonderful place to communicate.

(EDIT: and a quick glance at the Facebook page has made it clear that I somehow forgot to mention my dear Katy Amsden, one of my longest serving Minions. And while I'm not going to name everyone here, because this isn't a shout-out page, I will say hello to Joe and Nicole and Jordan and Ella- cool tattoo- and of COURSE a big hug and kiss goes to Megan Hobbs, with the clear understanding that she never mention the word baguette ever again.)

Another wonderful place is the Forums, at www.skulduggeryforums.co.uk. Again, I don't post any comments in the Forum, for a whole lot of reasons, mostly because I want to see how it evolves without my interference.

Practically every subject you could think of, to do with Skulduggery, is discussed here. Every few months I drop by and spend an evening just reading through the conversations. And there are some STARTLING conversations. The great thing is that you get real and honest opinions on the books and the various characters. You have people staunchly defending their point of view- like Liliana, who I've met a few times in Germany- and people working to convince others that their view is the right one. I've read their theories on what's going to happen, and some of these theories have veered close to what I had in mind, and some veered off wildly into the distance.

The internet, as we all know, is the refuge of the bully. You hear about it constantly- cyber-bullying and the ramifications it can have. And no doubt you've seen it yourself- focussed hatred and anger towards one individual that will not relent until that individual leaves. I've said it before, how happy I am that this Blog shows none of those tendencies, and neither does the Facebook page, and neither does the Forums. In the Forums, you have polar opposite opinions clashing with each other, but no one takes it personally. You have people arriving in the middle of a thread and announcing that, you know what? They don't really like the books anymore. And you get the politest and most understanding responses. You get one person loving Death Bringer, and then another hating it, and there is no animosity between them (the people who profess to dislike the most things seem to Synopsis and ExtraterrestrialGuy, but I think that's part of their inherent charm...).

I've never had a problem with people not liking these books. You can't please everyone, after all. If I read a bad review on Amazon or somewhere similar, I take it onboard, see if they have a point, and then move on. If it's constructive criticism, maybe it can even make the next book better. If it's not particularly constructive, then so be it. They didn't like it, and nothing I do or say will change that. And it's so gratifying that you, my Minions, seem to agree with me on this. There really is no point in getting annoyed with someone just because they don't like the same things you do.

One of the best Forum discussions I've read recently has been, bizarrely, part of the Pairings thread, where people hook characters up with each other. There is a group of people- Terry, Demented Kat, Moonie, Kribu, Holly-wa, Hallow Vigilance- who went off and had a long chat about, ahem, Valduggery. And for those of you who can't work out what Valduggery is, I'm not going to shatter your innocence here.

The thing about this discussion is the level to which all of this has been thought through. It stops being merely about the idea of Valduggery, and becomes an examination of Valkyrie and Skulduggery as individuals, and how much they mean to each other. As an extension of this, you also get a detailed investigation into the other characters as well.

Because these Minions, like most of you, seem to have an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Skulduggery, they regularly quote a line or two from the earlier books that have relevance to the later books. (I'm not really a fan of foreshadowing, and contrary to popular belief there isn't any of that in this series. Rather, there are hints of secrets that certain characters are keeping, that will only become apparent the more you read- and the more you re-read.) I've had a smile on my face when the conversation turns to how Skulduggery reacted to a certain piece of news in Mortal Coil, a reaction that only becomes understandable once you read Death Bringer, and then relate it back to what China said in the first book. It's so much FUN, as a writer, to drop these hints just when the series is starting off, and then wait a few years for the payoff. And it's places like the Forums, like the Facebook page and on Skulpedia that these things come to light.

So thank you, Minions, for all your hard work and thought and dedication. Thank you for treating each other with respect, and warmth, and thank you for how you welcome newcomers into the fold.

By the way, you're all insane.

4,749 comments:

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Derek Landy said...

I'm going to leave the first comment, to see if it makes any difference to whether or not I can read the OTHER comments.

And now I'm going to write.

Sparky Braginski said...

No Master Derek, that won't help!

When you go away the window will close!

You have to post a comment to be able to read them all here!

Or, alternatively, you could click on the name of your blog post, and view the comments from there!

Hope I helped.

Sparky Braginski said...

I knew it was worth getting on now.

I GOT 2ND & 3RD!

Rim. said...

Wow soo close to the top!!!

Rim. said...

4 & 5 th

Sparky Braginski said...

I also hate thinking up new blog post names.

On the account of Valduggery, I am seriously against it, but in saying that, I can understand why people are for it.

I, for one, do not think Cal should be in a relationship. I want to see Ghastly and Tanith together in some capacity.

I just had an idea.

Derek, you wouldn't possibly make Ghastly so desperate as to get a Remnant inside himself on purpose, would you?

Just putting it out there.

Not a fan of foreshadowing!?

Gordon's style of writing is to bring up a character, make it sound great, then reveal that they're a really horrible, little person.

I believe that you are doing SOMETHING along those lines with Val and Skulduggery.

That's all.

Sparky Braginski said...

I am now going to try to fall asleep again.

BYE!!!

Rim. said...

Bye Sparky!!!
And Derek I completely agree with Sparky!!! I feel so sorry for ghastly!!
AND YES I AM INSANE!!!

Bethany said...

Derek, all the thanks should be going to you. You gave us this amazing world to escape to. You introduced to these wonderful characters who keep us going.

I'm not gonna lie. Three weeks ago, I tried to commit suicide. One of the reasons I didn't go all the way was Skulduggery and this blog. I met you in September in Dublin and it was genuinely one of the best days of my life. You give me something to look forward to. You give me a reason not to cut, not to want to end this, but to get help. You're an amazing human being and I owe you my life. So thank you, Derek. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

What do mean " We are all insane!"
*offended* nah, I'm joking, we're all insane :))))




whoa have you SEEEN this picture??
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvl6wgt7Av1r65swbo1_500.png

Sparky Braginski said...

Trying to sleep is boring...

Anonymous said...

BTW, It's me Tanya7212, I just changed my name, if I was in the Skulduggery world, I would be called this.

Sparky Braginski said...

Cool! Can I call you Saph?

Lynxia Lost said...

Yay! First page!

Sparky Braginski said...

HI SHADOW!!!

*hugs*

How're you???

Lynxia Lost said...
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MegnusBane said...

DEREK I HAVE END OF THE WORLD! I got it on Monday and I'm still not sure why but I love amazon at the moment!! It's amazing and I laughed at page 73...A LOT!!! Hahaha! Also thank god you decided to give Val a reflection because it woulda been DE - pressing!!!! Yaaaaay!!!! Hahaha!!

Hello by the way...how are you?? Having fun??

Lynxia Lost said...

I'm OK, you?

Sparky Braginski said...

Good.

Someone... Someone has TEOTW?

But...

Anonymous said...

i do like turtles

Sparky Braginski said...

*is on verge of freaking out, fainting, throwing up and crying all at the same time*

But... Hayley...

I... Want.... It.

Anonymous said...

You need to comment and keep the window open or just go on your phone, like moi! xD
OMGG I SAW A PICTURE OF YOU ON MY MATHS CORRIDOR EARLIER (it's where the library is) I ACTUALLY DIED A LITTLE OF EXCITEMENT AND MY FRIENDS DID NOT UNDERSTAND....*looks ashamed of friends*
Yes, it is VERY true that we are insane, but that is what makes us so cool :D Now...I think I shall get back to writing myself :3
You are such a nice, down to earth person and I am waiting for Becky to mega spaz about this....

Now....Back to my writing, I am actually going this time...If I am not roped into holding a quiz or explaining something Skulduggery related to someone! :D Oh well, if it's Skulduggery related it's all good xD Especially mine and Donald's constant arguments :')
Yes...Can't get distracted here...Must carry on writing! No matter how horrible it is :L DC better not find out about this....He'd post a link because only you can change my mind on whether it is any good :L Hahaha!
Right. Yes. Stop getting distracted by the whole Skulduggeryness of it all...If that is possible......

Anonymous said...

Whoa you got the End Of The World?????
LUCKY!!!!
Yeah you can call me Saph, also
DONT TELL ME ANYTHING RaisingCain!
--NO SPOLIERZ!!
how long is it?

Strawberryjellyfish said...

OMG derek landey your books are literally AMAZING!!!!!! whether i'm stressing out over maths or blanking out the world i always grab a copy of skulduggary or my kindle, sit down in my squashy armchair and start reading. i can read your books for hours on end and can't wait untill the next one comes out. Oh, and the whole thing with tanith, you mentioned that the 'thingy' (which did that procedure on Val to seal her true name) was experimenting on where the soul was in the body. are you possibly going to have him find where it is in the body, and then surgically remove the remnant from Tanith's soul??? just a theory i've been working on :D
and again, you are a literary LEGEND!!!!!!

Lynxia Lost said...

I got TEOTW!

Sparky Braginski said...

*looks at peiople saying they got TEOTW*

NO. NO. NO.

I WANT IT.

YOU KNOW WHY I WANT IT.

STOP RUBBING THE FACT THAT I CAN'T TRUST AUSTRALIA'S LEADING BOOKSTORE IN MY FACE.

MegnusBane said...

Feeling sad because I'm not insane enough to be mentioned by Derek...and I haven't met him either which doesn't help...DARN IT...life sucks sometimes!

Anonymous said...

I have to wait until next Thursday to get TEOTW.... :( At least it might get me away from all the hell that is the real world...It should get me away from my brother for a while...I should be able to not want to punch someone for 2 seconds...I can handle that...I hope....

Lynxia Lost said...

BRB guys.

@Sparky - I'm sure you'll get it soon.

MegnusBane said...

It's not really really long...about 127 pages!! But I lobe and I shall not be giving anything away!!

Don't joke about vampires tho...


Slightly unrelated but yeah...thought you should be aware of this fact!!!

Anonymous said...

Mr Landy, if you read this,how do you get over being really stuck on a piece of writing- writers block, if you like?
Thanks! (I'm Stella, my user name is REALLY weird. )

MegnusBane said...

Loving THE END OF THE WORKDS title because you're awesome enough to listen to MCFLY and know they have a song with the sane title <3

Love you Danny Jones, Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter, Harry Judd and of course Derek Landy for having such a good title!!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

DEREK





SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME PLEASE.

At least that would my my cruddy day better, *kicks self* stupid piece Of *beep*

Sparky Braginski said...

KAL STAY!!!

Lynxia Lost said...

Back!

Sparky Braginski said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLAME!!!!!

*glomps him*

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

Sparky please behere

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

*hugs back*
Hey.

Snoogy said...

d'aww we love you to Kal! And you ARE awesome!
Oh and ummm I know I've asked you this about 845,038 times but...
Have you got db yet? :)

Sparky Braginski said...

Hi!

Your present is on my laptop.

Let's see if I can find it here...

Lynxia Lost said...

Sparky, will you read the start of a new story on my blog. Please!

Lynxia Lost said...

Happy Birthday Flame!

Anonymous said...

This probably seems weird, but I've always wanted to meet you on the blog, Kallista
*sticks out out hand*

Anonymous said...

Mr Landy, when you finish the SP series =-(((((((((, as much as I hate to mention it, will you write more books with different characters but the same theme? Please? Because life without your books is NOT WORTH LIVING!!!

Lynxia Lost said...

Kal! Everyone wants to meet you on the blog! *hugs back*

Anonymous said...

Hey guys, can you check out my first peice of fan fiction on fanfiction.net, im carita arorangi :)) or check my other one out on my blog?:)_

Lynxia Lost said...

Yay! Party! Cake! *brings out cakes* Yes, plural because every party needs more than one cake.

Anonymous said...

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo you have TEOTW??????? noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Please do not give ANYTHING away. I am counting down the days.

Rim. said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLAME!!!! *hugs and throws confetti*



I'm not on i just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLAME!!!!

Anonymous said...

I don't know if it's good, but you can check them out on my blog

Snoogy said...

HI KAL! *hugs*
I'm sorry I haven't said much for a few months, I've just got tons of homework, which reminds me....
WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOIL EROSION DAGNABIT!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

thanks guys, but, i hasve yo go again,

stupid mpther.

Sparky Braginski said...

I can't find it!!!

It'll be somewhere you can see by tonight Flame.

HI KAL!!!

*hugs her back*

How're you!?

Lynxia Lost said...

Bye Flame! Have fun and remember not to eat too many sherbet coated marshmallows!

Anonymous said...

oh- just to say. I am insane. very. *laughs maniacally* (is that how you spell it?)

Sparky Braginski said...

AWWW, FLAME DON'T GO!!!

Sparky Braginski said...

Shadow, I liked it!

Lynxia Lost said...

*shakes hand and foot* Nice to meet you Kal. Heard about you but never met you though.

Lynxia Lost said...

Thanks Sparky.

Sparky Braginski said...

No problem Shadow.

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

ill stay for ten minutes.

thatll be how long iull be able to put off my mother before she loses it

Anonymous said...

:D Everyone's so niiiice on here:)
...I sorta need ideas for new fanfic...but I don know what to do?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynxia Lost said...

I'm usually rubbish with fan fic so I do my own stuff.

Anonymous said...

I'm on the 1st page! yay! Mr Landy can (hopefully) read my comments now! See u guys l8er, gonna downstairs to pester my dad to let me join the SP forum which I just found out about- THANKS MR LANDY!!! =-)))))))))

Sparky Braginski said...

*smiles and sits on Flame's lap*

How long will you be gone for when you go?

Lynxia Lost said...

I'm OK, you OK Kal?

*grabs a Quirk biscuit because they're nice! :P*

Is anyone here a Catholic? I'm in Lent now so no more meat and I've given up Sims 2 and cookies as well.

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

DADADADADUM

Derek? *flutters eyelahes*

AHEM..

could you maybe *flutters lashes bit more* Come on?

wow. thats the girliest thing a boy of my age has done in years..

Lynxia Lost said...

*stares opened mouthed at Flame* What. The. Golden. God. ????????!!!!!

Anonymous said...

re:4060f774-57c7-11e1-bffd-000bcdca4d7a
ooh yeah! he CAN c our comments well...
IF THERES A MOVIE, AT THE END THEY SHOULD PLAY BLINDFOLD BY CURVE
:DD:D:D

Sparky Braginski said...

I'm grand Kal.

Just fantastic.

*smiles and kisses Flame*

Brilliant, in fact.

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

i shall be gone at least an hour or so.

and ive given up everything shadow sweet related except popcorn and chewing gum

Sparky Braginski said...

Great.

Then when you leave, I can go back to sleep.

Lynxia Lost said...

The stuff I've given up is the stuff I love!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

or maybe more.


*kisses sparky back*

*wraps arms around her and whispers*

Sparky Braginski said...

What are you saying???

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

*thinks* actually, better left unsaid.

Sparky Braginski said...

BUT YOU TOLD ME!

Sort of.

*kisses him again*

Anonymous said...

heheh...
anyone noticed, it might just b moi, but
for me...finbar is sorta like ozzy osburne...and his wife is called sharon
*raises eyebrows*

Lynxia Lost said...

Great! I'm not having pizza, I'm having stir fry tonight.

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

ill email then

Sparky Braginski said...

Aww, poor Kal.

Robin Snowscar said...

I resent that last line Mr Landy *frowns*

Wotcher

Sparky Braginski said...

Yay for e-mail!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

*hugs Sparky tightly*


*coughs at Kal for some reason unknown*

*then kisses Sparky's neck*

hudson said...

I think it'd probably be muse
Very skulduggery, and just a bit twisted
Like me really.

hudson said...
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Lynxia Lost said...

ROBIN! Hi! *hugs*

Sparky Braginski said...

*puts fingers under Flame's chin, tilts his head up and kisses him softly*

Sparky Braginski said...

Why couldn't that be said, hmmm?

Robin Snowscar said...

I'm going to crack these stupidly cryptic remarks Mr Landy and I better not be proven right because I will(Insert death threat here) *smiles cheerfully*

Robin Snowscar said...

Hey Kallie

LYNXIA *glomps*

Sparky Braginski said...

*pulls a rose petal out of my hair*

Hi Robin.

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

Sparky, it was something more than that but,

unfortunately, me has to go.,

*hugs and kisses Sparky*

Goodbye

Sparky Braginski said...

Robin, you ARE a member of the Straight Jackets.

That makes you as crazy as they come.

Sparky Braginski said...

Aww. Bye Flame.

This also means that I'll be taking my leave.

Farewell!

Robin Snowscar said...

Hi!
I am not insane *frowns some more*

Robin Snowscar said...

Well bye then

Anonymous said...

hi guys, and Mr Landy. Why do you call him the golden god? (a VERY apt description though.)

Anonymous said...

bye flame and sparky!

Anonymous said...

gotta go 4 dinner.

Anonymous said...

im eating...............what r YOU doin
:D

Robin Snowscar said...

Golden God - he titled himself I believe *eye roll with small smile*

Robin Snowscar said...

I'm waiting to be fed and complaining about my arm. My arm hurts - I had an injection!

Ravel said...

Derek! You have to visit the Skulduggery Wiki!

www.skulduggery.wikia.com

Also, please visit this Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/skulduggerypleasantfactions?sk=wall

Lynxia Lost said...

Bye 406! What injection Robin?

Robin Snowscar said...

I. Am. Going. To. Murder. The. Internet.

It won't let me post on my own blog! GAH!

Robin Snowscar said...

Some random booster thing Lynxia

Lynxia Lost said...

Oh, I had one a couple of weeks ago for tetanus and measles and something else.

Robin Snowscar said...

It was tetanus, polio and diptheria apparently

Derek Landy said...

Sparky, you beauty! Now I can read the rest of the comments!

Kal- haven't seen you around here in AGES (although that might be due to the fact that I haven't been able to read the comments until now...)

You know the thing I hate about real life? It's the monotony. It's how dull it all is. Real life values practicality above all else, and practicality flies in the face of creativity. Whenever you're feeling down, Kallista, just remind yourself of the friends you have here.

Flame- happy birthday!

RaisingCain has TEOFTW?? Good God! OK, just checked the Facebook page, and a few people there have read it too. Oh you Minions, always so eager...

Stella- I combat writer's block by taking a break, not thinking about it. Read a book, watch a movie, hang out with friends. Do something to get your enthusiasm up. That's how I deal with it.


And Bethany- with a little work, and a lot of determination, the world can be a better place than you could ever have imagined. No matter how bad things get, always remember that this world has ME in it. And then everything will be ok.

Lynxia Lost said...

Yeah I had that one a couple of months ago. Two tetanus ones in one year. No idea why.

Robin Snowscar said...

I'm okay Kallie, just being very dramatic *grin*

Lynxia Lost said...

Derek didn't mention me... :(

*is on the verge of crying, something I haven't done in years*

Robin Snowscar said...

*pats Lynxia on the head* We'll be unmentioned together

Sparky Braginski said...

Not yay!

*hugs Shadow*

Lynxia Lost said...
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Kribu said...

I think I'm going to die here now... *crawls into a corner and dies*

Ahem. Yes. The Forum is a lot of fun. :D (And Valduggery forever!)

Robin Snowscar said...

Valduggery is better than Fletcherie I get a headache just thinking about Fletcher

Sparky Braginski said...

*is still hugging Shadow*

Don't feel bad!

I hate feeling good when someone feels bad!

Lynxia Lost said...

Valduggery! *stops crying* Strange and sick! Fletcheryie or Valson forever!

Sparky Braginski said...

Valson?

Robin Snowscar said...

*Is going to murder Shadow*

Anonymous said...

RAVEL! HAHAHA! WHY DID YOU DO THAT? THAT WAS MY WHOLE PLAN!!!!!!!! It might not be my page and I might be leaving the Necromancers and the whole page for....Certain reasons but that was still my plan! Also, Ravel...I'm not suicidal! Socially awkward Penguin is talking to people :O
Also...I need more inspiration for this murder.....I have decided that one of them has their whole arm cut clean off and then bleeds to death after watching her hubby die very slowly....I toned it down a lot :3 I have more but that isn't so good, just carving stuff into their bodies with a knife.... :D
Hmmm....
Oh yeah and DEREK! I totally owe you! I got an A* in my English GCSE story thanks to you! You inspired me (only three people have ever done that, you being one of them)! I actually don't think I would have coped with life without SP <3 I owe you so much!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Derek ^.^

Anonymous said...

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ONE TIME DEREK COMES ON, AND I MISS IT???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????/
Y IS THE WORLD SO CRUEL?

Lynxia Lost said...

Valson? Oops, spell checker. Valsard! Val and Hansard Kray!

Sparky Braginski said...

DON'T KILL SHADOW.

Robin Snowscar said...

*pats Saph on the head too*

Sparky Braginski said...

Ah.

Then yes, but no.

Kribu said...

Ohh, and my copy of The End of the World has been dispatched, yay!

Of course, a friend already has hers - lucky UK people - and I have to wait at least a week for mine, but... yay!

Robin Snowscar said...

@Sparky - Why? *surprised expression*

Anonymous said...

and he didn't mention me....what a sad day...

Lynxia Lost said...

You kill me Robin and no more Me, Myself and the Gun at My Head or Wilting Rose or One for me, two for you...

Robin Snowscar said...

Mine TEOTW has not yet arrived I believe my mother has hidden it from me!

Sparky Braginski said...

Because killing people sends a bad impression.


And killing people doesn't make them your friend. It just makes them dead.

Robin Snowscar said...

*cries* No Shadow you can't do that!

Anonymous said...

*sigh*
im an impatient girl

Lynxia Lost said...

Ha ha ha! Nice quote Sparky!

You came back!
No, I came home...

Robin Snowscar said...

A Very Potter Musical ftw

Sparky Braginski said...

*bows, giggling with glee*

I assisted the Golden God and he acknowledged me!

Lynxia Lost said...

I can agree on that Robin! What about Starship?

Lynxia Lost said...

I wanna be a Starship Ranger!

Robin Snowscar said...

You clever girl Sparky Braginski *pokes on the nose*

Sparky Braginski said...

I do think that was quite a sly use of quotage.

TeeHee.

Robin Snowscar said...

I haven't watched starship

Lynxia Lost said...

:O

You need to!

Robin Snowscar said...

Awww cute!

Sparky Braginski said...

That's GREAT news Kal!

*gives her hug*

Lynxia Lost said...

^ To Robin and congrats Kal!

Robin Snowscar said...

When I have time I will

Robin Snowscar said...

*sings* Sitting this room playing Russian Roulette

HEY there's an idea

Robin Snowscar said...

*sits down*

Sparky Braginski said...

No.

Russian Roulette scares me.

A lot.

Sparky Braginski said...

*runs into my amazing tree house and lies in hammock*

Robin Snowscar said...

*makes a gun with hands and pretends to shoot everyone*

Sparky Braginski said...

*hides from Robin*

Robin Snowscar said...

Well you all lived except Shadow. Shadow died.

Anonymous said...

Hellooooooooo!!!! :D
I gave up on writing for now and Ravel has gone offline I think...So I can't blackmail him or anything of the sort :c So, here I am! How is everyone today?

Sparky Braginski said...

See you soon Kal.

Robin Snowscar said...

*facepalm* Kallie *smiles*

Anonymous said...

awww! kallista!!!!!!!!!!1

Robin Snowscar said...

Y'oright L?

Derek Landy said...

Sigh... hello to Sapphire and Lynxia!

And Kallista, I demand that your new cousin be named Derekina. Or, possibly, Dereketta.

Now I'm going training.

Anonymous said...

Hey Robin :)

Robin Snowscar said...

*frowns*

Well hello to you too Derek.

Sparky Braginski said...

Derek, yay!

Sometimes, it's comforting to know that he exists.

Robin Snowscar said...

Rejected twice, what's a minion to do

Lynxia Lost said...

Yay! Derek said hi to me! ME! Yay! *actually dies and tells Aunt Sally who tell me to be quiet!!!!*

Sparky Braginski said...

*looks at Robin, snorting*

Okay, sorry, but LoL.

Robin Snowscar said...

I shot her (Shadow) with this *holds hands in gun shape* sometimes I'm psychic

deadman chicken said...

hello i am insane thanks

Robin Snowscar said...

I'm actually seriously offended.

Anonymous said...

WOOT!
derek mentioned me!
but what with the sigh man? theres no pleasing a Golden God..is there....

Sparky Braginski said...

I can see why you would be.

DEREK, ROBIN FEELS EXCLUDED!

Sparky Braginski said...

Whoever gets first, could you possibly dedicate the page to Flame's birthday?

Anonymous said...

DC!!!!!!!!!! NO POSTING LINKS! :)

Robin Snowscar said...

Oh yeah it is Flame's birthday *grin* Time to bombard email

Lynxia Lost said...

How could you Derek! You've hurt a Minion's feelings! *hugs Robin* Naughty Derek!

Sparky Braginski said...

Is that okay?

Anonymous said...

Don worry Robin, when he comes back, give him a virtual death squint like
>.<

Robin Snowscar said...

Yeah Derek!

Sparky Braginski said...

Great!

Robin Snowscar said...

*is laughing* It doesn't matter

Sparky Braginski said...

Woo!

Lynxia Lost said...

What? First! Talk about luck!

Robin Snowscar said...

Sapphire I like your idea best

Sparky Braginski said...

DEDICATE IT TO FLAME'S BIRTHDAY PLEASE!

Robin Snowscar said...

Ooooh food! Gotta go!

I'll bne back later *all dramatic* Or maybe not I've been rejected

Derek Landy said...

Hi Robin!

Sparky Braginski said...

Val is probably going to be so pissed that she missed Derek again...

Robin Snowscar said...

*laughs* Bye guys!

Sparky Braginski said...

NO YOU HAVEN'T ROBIN!!!

Robin Snowscar said...

No Derek I don't want your Hi

Venice Rain said...

"The internet, as we all know, is the refuge of the bully. You hear about it constantly- cyber-bullying and the ramifications it can have. And no doubt you've seen it yourself- focussed hatred and anger towards one individual that will not relent until that individual leaves. I've said it before, how happy I am that this Blog shows none of those tendencies,"
We forget this.
Derek, Mr Landy, I have let you down. I'm not alone in this, and I did it in the protection of peers, and agaist people who I see as not very nice, or kind, or undertsnading at all.
But they are people, and they are skuttlebugs, and I have done mean things.
I guess this is my way of atoning.

Aquila, Dragona, I am so sorry for using your realtionship against you. But I am not sorry for all those times I have stood up against you for someone, for many people. I am sorry you can't see how you hurt people, and that I can't and don't show you how you do. Because you have hurt people so badly. And so have I. But not the things you have done. And always in the defense of another, or in a rage induced by anothers hurt. That isn't an excuse though.
So sorry. and sorry to those who have been harmed or scared by the fights I get myself into. Talk to Kal, if anyone wants my email.
and be nice to her - she is the sweetest person I know.

Lynxia Lost said...

Anyway... Dedication...

a) Flame's Birthday! (Requested by Sparky!)
b) Robin because the Golden God didn't mention her so she gets a full section.
c) My friends on here, you know who you are...
d) The Straight Jackets and Collab.
e) The followers of my blog.
f) (Insert whatever here.)

Did I get everything?

Robin Snowscar said...

*dramatic* It's too late to come running back!

Sparky Braginski said...

Derek is truly a wonderful God.

I said OMGG yesterday and got some pretty strange looks.

No one else gets it.

Robin Snowscar said...

Ha it's okay Sparky we understand

Robin Snowscar said...

Aww Ven *hugs*

Anonymous said...

wonder how Derek feels, that his minions are plotting against him
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EXCLUDE ONE OF YOUR VERY OWN MUNCHKIN ARMY!

*rebellion*

Sparky Braginski said...

Yes but no one in the real world does.

We GOTTA meet in real life.

Every one of us.

Somehow.

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