So much to do, so little time...
You may have noticed a distinct lack of updates since, er, the last post. This is MOSTLY because I was knocked off the internet for a few days, which allowed me to focus on writing. The latest book is going well, you'll be pleased to hear. Still don't know what it's called, but I'm sure it'll come to me, and it'll be typically brilliant.
I'm writing this one in sequence, which is unusual for me. Usually I'll skip forward and back, writing the cool stuff and then fitting it all together later, like a jigsaw. But this one is different. This one, I started with the first chapter and just kept going. I'm leaving gaps as I go- maybe I'll write half a chapter and move on, or maybe I'll just write the dialogue in a scene and add in the actions somewhere down the line. It means I'm moving quickly, getting down the CORE of the story as I go. Assuming I continue like this, it means that when I'm done I'll have the bare essentials of the book written, and I'll just need to go back and flesh everything out.
I'm not sure why, after six books, I've suddenly changed my approach. Possibly because there really is no more room for error. I only have three books left, and everything has to be set up and in place. I need to be a lot more disciplined in my storytelling or else I'll get to the final book and realise I've forgotten to mention something in an earlier book, and it'll ruin EVERYTHING...
My mind is basically on Skulduggery and nothing else at the moment. When I'm driving, I'm thinking about plot. The moment I wake up, I'm thinking about scenes. Publication is September 1st (or thereabouts) and I really don't have any time to waste.
A few days ago I was in the car, thinking about books 8 and 9, and I realised something MAJOR. Something HUMUNGOUS. I'm not saying if this story development is fantastically fun or utterly devastating, but it'll happen somewhere in Book 8- probably around the middle. And this is a development that wasn't in my overall scheme of things. When I planned these books, this development did not happen. But now, because of the slight changes and shifts that come with writing any book, I realised that this development was essential. I know this is all a gigantic tease to you, my Minions, because I'm talking about something you won't get to read about until 2013, but dear GOD I can't wait to write it. Oh wow it's gonna be brilliant. But I can't tell you what it is. Sorry.
And that's pretty much all I've been doing. Oh, I went to see Haywire the other day. Haywire is a spy/action movie, some of which was filmed in Dublin, and it stars Gina Carano, a UFC fighter. It's an odd movie, very low key, very non-flashy. I absolutely loved it. And I have a new crush, bringing my Crushes on Actresses to a grand total of two.
1. Alexis Bledel.
2. Gina Carano.
That's a very exclusive list right there. They both should be honoured to be on it.
If you're over 15 (or whatever rating your country has seen fit to bestow onto Haywire) go watch it. Don't expect explosions and car chases, and you might like it as much as I did.
1st!
ReplyDeletesecond!
ReplyDelete3rd!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to see Haywire, it sounded really cool
ReplyDeletei love the pic! hilarious! :D
I'm glad that book 7 is coming along, am really excited about it :D :D :D September is coming along so SLOW!
and i am curious as to what the HUMUNGOUS thing is..
=) yay, this post truely saved this silly eve.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this *^* 2013 COME!
5??
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading Death Bringer (did it in 1 day and a half!!) So excited for the next one, I can hardly contain my excitement! When I finished it I was both glad that it ended as it did but so sad that it had ended :).
ReplyDeletehi NJ!! *hugs* how r u?
ReplyDeleteArgh, don't remind me that it's only 3 more books, Mr. Landy, Master!
ReplyDeleteDEREEEKKKKK
ReplyDeleteStop teasing us! :P Book 8 is so far awaaaayyyy
Ah, I cannot wait for September. I'm definitely preordering the book this time. As soon as it goes on Amazon UK. It shall be mine!
Is it 2013 yet?
ReplyDeleteIs it?
... What about now?
Oh.
Oh well. Actually, I do want it to be March this year first, anyway, and then September, but... yeah.
... it's still not 2013, is it?
12!
ReplyDeletewhats in 2013?
ReplyDeleteThe 8th book.
ReplyDeleteOh.., wait!
ReplyDeleteThat means, three more years, til- nooooo!
Derek get yoUr ass down here now.
I'm not waiting till 2014 till book nine.
*rants about unfairness*
Well...
ReplyDeleteThey really did make this comments page oversized.
Whaddya mean Bolt?
ReplyDeleteAnd we've met before btw.
Wow! I've never been this close to the top!
ReplyDeleteNice picture, I'm the cat!
2013!!! That is cruelty to children!!!
As for your list, I only know Alexis Bledel from Gilmore Girls so . . .nioce choice.
Her eyes get bluer as the serieses go on . . .I'm gonna start rambling so I'll just stop!
Oh and 1 question!
Mr.Derek Landy/Sir/God/Supreme Over lord
How do you start a book??? I can't
Ok bye now :)
Wierdo, strange name, is that the daughter?
ReplyDeleteRory?
ReplyDeleteWHY'D YOU TELL US THAT!?
ReplyDeleteNow I'm going to spend the next two years trying to guess what this GIGANTIC thing is!
First Page!!!!!
ReplyDelete23rd comment!
ReplyDeleteProbs a new book. A new series.
ReplyDelete*grabs Derek*
I hate when Authors be vague. I nearly killed Darren Shan.
*composes self*
Is val gone sparky. Cos if shes not, Derek will be dead by the end of the night with us three here.
Val's gone to Amanda's.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you watched Buffy! So because of this recently gained knowledge, I have 2 interogatives and 1 declarative for you Mr Derek Landy.
ReplyDelete1) Do you like the episode where there is a musical demon and everyone randomly bursts into song?
2) Do you think Valkyrie/Stephanie likes The Smiths?
Also, my dad has the same name as you, so... yeah. Bye :)
Flame Pheonix
ReplyDeleteStrange Name cause I'm a strange cat
And yeah Rory's the daughter
She's epic
I had on obsession with Gilmore Girls for about 4 months
I watched at least 1 episode every day if not 3
Ok rambling again . . .bye . . . again
You don't have to go, stay chat, make yourself at home.
ReplyDeleteMaybe help me and sparky kidnap Derek....
Well, Flame, you'll just have to be the field agent.
ReplyDeleteI had an obsession too.
ReplyDeleteOh and. Weirdo do you have a taken able?
Field agent?
ReplyDelete*grins* *dresses up all in black And jumps through computer*
Im gonna have fun.
Field agent?
ReplyDelete*grins* *dresses up all in black And jumps through computer*
Im gonna have fun.
Field agent?
ReplyDelete*grins* *dresses up all in black And jumps through computer*
Im gonna have fun.
lol triple post
ReplyDeleteSparky? *whispers* wanna give these newcomers a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteOr make them our minions.
Hi raven.
ReplyDelete*hugs* at least you came. *dramatic sigh*
Hi raven.
ReplyDelete*hugs* at least you came. *dramatic sigh*
You can, I'm play Zelda and the Ocarina of Time.
ReplyDeleteWoah... You are just like I would be if I had no responsabilatys....
ReplyDeleteAwsome!
Ps love the books, hate the wait.
hi flame *hugs back*
ReplyDeleteDouble post? Like WTF?
ReplyDelete2013... HELL! I don't want to wait!
ReplyDeleteI want to read it NOW!
*starts throwing things to the ground*
I can't wait for September- and then you're telling us that there will be something so big in book 8? thats..... ähm... not nice...? *-*
wow, this new comment system-thingy like to post multiple times, doesnt it?
ReplyDeleteWho was kinghog taklking to?
ReplyDeletenot sure..
ReplyDeleteYes. It's just so stupid.
ReplyDeleteAt least it was better than the other one.
And Sparky- no! You have not lost your craziness.
You normally suggest things like this!!!
coool
ReplyDeleteDerek, sorry I forgot!
ReplyDeleteSWEET I GOT IN THE FIRST 50! GO ME! GO TO MY BLOG!
ReplyDeleteHmph. Ravveen?
ReplyDeleteWanna have some fun?
Hmph. Ravveen?
ReplyDeleteWanna have some fun?
Man I am so commenting more often.
ReplyDelete*tacjles Falme, bits his arm off and smiles*
ReplyDeleteWhat did you say?
*innocent facial expression*
lol to the double posting again
ReplyDeleteYes, do that!!!
ReplyDeleteYes Raven first victim!!
Dear KingHog?
How would you like to sign up to the SDLPBKNFC?
Hmph. Ravveen?
ReplyDeleteWanna have some fun?
first victim???
ReplyDeletewhat?
Sparky, we gotta kidnap Derek... NOW!!
ReplyDeleteNever herd of haywire before but really want to see it now....
ReplyDeleteHi guys!!
ReplyDeletehi gep
ReplyDeleteWe're going to kidnap Derek... And he is going to help!
ReplyDelete*grins evilly*
Ouch! *shakes sparky off arm*
Didn't see you there. How are you. *waves*
can I just ask, do you all know each other irl or did you meet here?
ReplyDeleteGeppy!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are kidnapping derek!!
Well, I am. You wanna help?
Geppy!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are kidnapping derek!!
Well, I am. You wanna help?
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ReplyDelete@Flame Phoenix
ReplyDeleteWhat's that stand for?
*growls*
ReplyDeleteim really confused here.
ReplyDeletesparky, why would u have anything against me???
and alyson, some people on here do know each other irl, but most dont
Met here,, *laughs at my first time*
ReplyDeleteDragona was a p*****k even back then...
And *remembers Sparkys first time* even funnier than mine.
We met heeerrreeee! *dances in Blogland*
ReplyDeleteWE HAVE A MAP!
*shows her the map of a floating Blogland above a pit of jelly. And the dragon in the sky that is Nicolette*
*growls and bares teeth*
ReplyDeletecool...?
ReplyDeleteThe steal Derek LANDY brigade patrol kidnappers fighters club. I think..
ReplyDelete*rides around on Sparky* WEEEEE!! DOGGY!!
ReplyDelete*throws confetti over everyone whilst on Sparky*
ReplyDelete*bites off Gep's hand*
ReplyDeleteWhat was that?
Alison? Gel is a bit mangled lately.
ReplyDelete*joins dancing*
*dances over and looks at map*
So, if we are to get out of blogland and into dereks land we need to, *points out root*
you got that???
*shocks Gep*
ReplyDeleteGet. Off.
But Flame, if you kidnap Derek how will he finish the book? Or you could do the thing the girl does in that Stephen King novel but that wouldn't be very nice.
ReplyDelete*hand regrows. Cracks sparky's neck before stabbing her with sleeping drug and hauling her ass in an inescapable basement. shocks her/him with lightning before locking the door*
ReplyDeleteNEVER try to hurt me.
Sounds good to me count me in.
ReplyDeleteHi! Want some crisps?
ReplyDelete*hands out crisps to everyone*
*noms crisps*
ReplyDeleteYay, crisps!
WHOA.
ReplyDelete*gets up and growls again*
Don't. Sit. On. ME.
Sparky, sparky is an electro freak.
ReplyDeleteShe electrocutes people.
And Gepard are you in?
And Alison, we shall bring his computer/ laptop and make him write faster..
You like growling Sparky, don't you??
ReplyDeleteWell Flame, Gep is an elemental who has the added power of controlling lightning, so he beats Sparky every time. :)
ReplyDeleteWhy are we kidnapping him?
Sparky Braginski.
ReplyDelete*lets electricity crackle around fists*
Bring. It. On.
Yay book 8 earlier!!
ReplyDeleteAnd sparky, meet Gep, Gep meet Sparky,
ReplyDeleteYou will get along, won't you?
Oh you should get blog- married!!
Let's blog marry them now!! *grabs them and starts doing sermon*
And sparky, meet Gep, Gep meet Sparky,
ReplyDeleteYou will get along, won't you?
Oh you should get blog- married!!
Let's blog marry them now!! *grabs them and starts doing sermon*
Thats what happens in the novell, except the little girl tortures him into writing faster because she doesn't like the ending he wrote. He resists. Then she brakes his legs.:/
ReplyDeleteSorry, but you're trapped in an inescapable by any means basement.
ReplyDeleteSparks will fly... (get it?)
ReplyDeleteMean girl, Alyson.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Flame, remember, I no likey the girls?
*punches Flame, shocking him at the same time*
ReplyDeleteI AM NOT GETTING BLOG MARRIED TO ANYONE TILL I SAY SO.
And I'm not, case closed.
So sparky repeat after me...
ReplyDeleteI, sparky BRAGINSKI, shall take Gepard Valk, Forever, to hold, nuture and love.
I don't mean to mean, I'm simply stating what happens in the book and I would rather things didn't get out of control.
ReplyDeleteAw, I love weddings!
ReplyDeleteYeah I know, forgot that... :(
ReplyDeleteBut it'll be fun... And you can have babies!! And umm umma stop...
*looks at Flame*
ReplyDeleteHa ha h- NO.
Sparky, you can't punch him. You're in a basement.
ReplyDeleteThis has 80 comments in 2 hours!
ReplyDeleteAnd this conversation is really weird!
I love you guys and I wish I found this earlier!
Yeah Flame, probz be best.
ReplyDeleteAlyson, I was saying she was mean. lol I know it's a book.
You forgot a ha, and maybe a ho!
ReplyDeleteAnd maybe, Sparky you will get married tonight!?
Any other dudes on?
oh, sorry :)
ReplyDeleteFlame, there's always YOUUU!
ReplyDelete*marries them before they even know it*
MWAHAHAHAAA YOU'RE MARRIED NOW!
Kinghog...
ReplyDeleteIt's great when we have the originals on...
Who promised to come!!
*growls*
Gep? *flutters eyelashes* can you maybe drag then here?
*laughs*
ReplyDeleteBYE!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry Flame, but you ain't an original. Far from it, I'm afraid. I'm as close to an original as we've got.
ReplyDeleteDammit. *glares at Gep*
ReplyDeleteWhy do you always have to be?
Ugh!!!!! And now i have a wife!! Go get the originals so we can celebrate !!!!
Bye sparky!
ReplyDelete*laughs manicaly*
ReplyDeleteI didnt mean we I meant d, autocorrect in iPod....
ReplyDelete*Giggles and drools on his new carpet*
ReplyDeleteWait, WHAT!?
ReplyDeleteI should probably clean that up....
ReplyDeleteAww but sparky???????????
ReplyDeleteGep you scared her off you big meanie...
*pokes him*
I'm as close to an original on now, well except you.. And I'm normally the closet to an original, cos the originals on chat...
congratulations Derek, you have succeeded. I am shaking in expectations for this new development you have mentioned. I might just have to go dig around in your head to find out what this is. If you feel a tickling feeling in your brain, that might just be me. Just warning you...
ReplyDeleteHa! So the airfares have disiplined themselves enough to where I am sceduled ot visit for 10days this summer. I will be looking for you Derek. Please plan some sort of signing or event where I might be able to go up to you and say "Hello Mr. Landy. I am Molly. I will now hug you. Expect squealing" then proceed to hug you and possibly squeal. fair warning. I'll be there from June 30th to July 10th.
-Molly, groaning because I have to go in and enter all my changes on my book after editing the hard copy. Anyone know an editor?
Nah *starts giggeling again*
ReplyDeleteNu uh, you're all newbies.
ReplyDeleteSparky my love, my life?
ReplyDelete*hugs tightly and forever* where are we going on our honey moon?
WHAT!?
ReplyDelete*shocks Flame and whirls at Gep*
DID YOU BLOG MARRY ME TO THAT WHEN I WASN'T LOOKING!?!?!?!?!?
Yep that's me newbie till I'm old...
ReplyDeleteI've been in since may 2011, four months AFTER the blog started...
ReplyDeleteAND I know everyone around here. CID I'm the lord of blogland. And plus Ive read ever comment ever on the blog since the start....
WHICH is alot..
I am definatly new this is my first time commenting
ReplyDeleteSame with me Kinghog
ReplyDeleteYup, I did.
ReplyDeleteNow love him forever.
*places shock repellent on Flame*
Yep, my love and I'm not a that.
ReplyDeleteI'm a him and u love me like I love you.. :)
*puts out smouldering hair*
You guys are mental....
ReplyDeleteAny other guys?
ReplyDeleteExcept me and Gepard.
The greatest marryer person ever!!
If you were here in 2011, then it's impossible to be here four months after the start of the blog, for a year is twelve months and the blog started in 2009.
ReplyDeleteNewb.
*nods at Kinghog*
ReplyDeleteThis has been the wierdest, well since the time the originals came on...
And Gep? Imma going to prove my point.
...just like me!!!!!
ReplyDelete*starts giggeling again*
*is screaming*
ReplyDeleteNONONONONONONONONONONONONONOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My computer is looking at me funny....
ReplyDeleteI'm not a NEWB!!!
ReplyDeleteGep, I hate you.
But not really. Ive been on since the start. My account froze like a year ago and now I have a new one.
So Hahah
Stop it...
ReplyDeleteI would start worrying if your computer can see you, let a lone look at you.
ReplyDeleteAnd Soarky my dear?
ReplyDeleteI see your not happy? Why my love, Why?
An seriously any other dudes?
Lies, Flame. Crappy lies.
ReplyDeleteMAKE IT STOP!
ReplyDelete*pauses*
ReplyDeleteAm I a newb?
Because I don't think I am...
WHY!!!!
ReplyDeleteHelp me please!
Anyone!
In Gep's eyes I am, but I think he's a dick.
ReplyDeleteMainly because now I'm supposedly married to tho s lump.
*points at Flame*
If you're computer is looking at you: DESTROY IT!
ReplyDeleteBut if you'd destroy it, you wouldn't be able to write here, so DON'T DESTROY IT!
Yup your a newbie..
ReplyDeleteAnd yes I know there were lies.
And Gepard? You have been on 5 months before me..
Im older than most here nowadays.
Kinghog, listen very closely... all you need to do is hit it as hard as you can. Got that?
ReplyDelete*cries in a coner*
ReplyDeleteSparky we were meant to be together. Trust me.
ReplyDeletecome on, kinghod! it's just a computer! Show it that you're stronger!
ReplyDelete*Smashes computer with bare fists*
ReplyDeleteSparky, you're what we call a firster.
ReplyDelete*punches Flame, breaking his nose*
ReplyDeleteBe careful.
She's not a firster....
ReplyDeleteShes been. Here since..
*goes to see*
Oops.....
ReplyDeleteGoodb.
YAY! KINGHOD! Show it who is the smarter one!
ReplyDeleteYes, but I've been talking here for six months.
ReplyDeleteI've had an account for a year and a half.
And I think that the people who talk here, instead of your sh*tty chatroom, should get more credit.
Lucky I have a smartphone.
ReplyDeleteJune, I knew but wanted to Make sure.
ReplyDeleteSparky, the pain is pain, our love heals me.
And sparky, people hadn't been chatting here for days.
ReplyDeleteAnd i do can't here. More here than cht.
Now THAT'S looking at me!
ReplyDelete*runs away gibbering*
Clarification:
ReplyDeleteI've been talking since September.
RPing since October.
Had an account from June.
And I have read every single one of Derek's blogs.
Will everyone just cool down?! Why does it matter whos been here the longest? Is it an honour thing, because if it is, you are most definatly losing any honour you had by fighting about it! So just STOP!
ReplyDeleteSparky, you make me laugh. The reason we left to the chat was because of all the NEWBIES who knew nothing and asked the same questions over and over again and just TRIED TO START FIGHTS ALL THE TIME.
ReplyDeleteRemind you of anyone? Yes it does. It reminds you of yourself.
Derek! You are so mean! Its just eeevil! I reccomend you to go see War Horse It.is.brilliant.
ReplyDeleteAnyways can't stay! Night all!!
Good point Alyson.
ReplyDelete*sits on barrel in corner, writing*
*glares at Flame*
If you take one step towards me, you'll be cooked.
Ok, back to kidnapping Derek..
ReplyDeleteSparky, me and you shall send Hog and Valice to break in.
Gep you simply rant about how it ist going to work...
Ok ghgoogkhj
I WANNA SEE THAT MOVIE CRYS!
ReplyDeleteI saw war horse in the theatre. It was amazing. If that comes close to where you live, Crystal, watch it.
ReplyDeleteAw! LOL! I love funny cat pictures and that one genuinly made me laugh out loud like a maniac. which meant my mum gave me a weird look and then I looked insane because I didn't want to show here what I was laughing at because then she would be mad at me for looking at cats
ReplyDelete(Since I love cats and she absoulutly hates them) Great to hear this books going so well Derek! and I can't wait to see what you have in store. 2013 is ages away but if long waits phased me I'd be insane ...
wait.
NICCCYYYY!!!!
ReplyDelete*jumps off of handy cliff*
ReplyDeleteGoodbye crule tecn*Splat*
Oh... Kinghog's gone.
ReplyDelete...
ReplyDeleteHog?
I feel much better now..
ReplyDeleteSee ya!
Niccccc!! Hey *hugs*
ReplyDeleteIt's not gonna work, guys. I just know it. I mean, c'mon, FLAME made the plan--that alone should make you run for the hills.
ReplyDeleteOh, you're already gone? Well, whatever, I'll just sit here and drink my strawberry milkshake.
*slurps*
Oh thanks Gep.
ReplyDelete*melts his milkshake* ops.
You have a milkshake?? Aww... so jealous.
ReplyDeleteGEPPPPPPPP! *HUGS!*
ReplyDeleteBack
ReplyDeleteooh milkshake!
*grabs, slurps*
*hugs*
ReplyDelete...
ReplyDelete*frowns*
*wishes silently for Robin, Val or Shadow to come on*
Nic? Why are you dressed as a penguin in your pic?
ReplyDeleteI haven't been here in yonks :) I missed you all!
ReplyDeleteIt's actually just icky water slime now..
ReplyDeleteBecause penguins are the most epic animals alive.... other then cats of course :P
ReplyDeleteWhy sparky? Cos you don't like us?
ReplyDeleteWell I'm filing a divorce.
Flame, why not be dressed as a penguin?
ReplyDeleteRobin is on chat.
ReplyDeleteMy brother was nearly killed by a penguin man weilding an axe. :/
ReplyDelete*glowers*
ReplyDeleteGo ahead Flame. Make. My. Day.
SNOW!
ReplyDeleteGep, will you get all the people to come here?98
ReplyDeleteROBIN!
ReplyDelete*hugs*
1st.
ReplyDelete1st.
ReplyDelete