Okay then, here comes the places I'll be visiting in the Ireland/UK part of the tour. As mentioned previously, these will be weekend affairs- from Fridays to Sundays (mostly)- and they'll mainly consist of public signings.
30 Aug - 3 Sept:
Dublin
Bray
Drogheda
Cork
7 Sept - 9 Sept:
London
Bournemouth
Southampton
13 Sept - 15 Sept
London
Birmingham
Liverpool
And I'll also be appearing at the Bangor Literature Festival, the Mountains to the Sea festival in Dublin, and the Cheltenham festival.
The fact that I can't visit EVERYWHERE is always a shame, but we do try and spread the love as much as possible. This time around, my publishers took into account that I'd be in Australia/NZ for the previous two weeks, so I reckon they took pity on me. Maybe it was all the manly crying I did. We'll never know...
Eagle-eyed Irish readers may also have noticed that I shall be appearing on the "Celebrity Mastermind" quiz show, starting on TV3 this Sunday. I'm not sure what episode I'm on (I think it airs on July 1st but I'm not sure). For those who don't know, Mastermind is a show where you are asked questions about a chosen topic, and then you're asked general knowledge questions. I'm not going to say ANYTHING about what happened (we recorded it a few weeks ago) so you'll just have to watch to see how well I did. Or not, as the case may be. Ahem.
Let's see, anything else...
The Forums are back up, thanks to a load of readers who chipped in and paid the website domain fee. You Minions are amazing, you really are. Anyone who hasn't visited really should, if only to raise an eyebrow or two at the topics being discussed...! skulduggeryforums.co.uk.
Oh, and sometime soon (don't know exactly when) we'll be releasing Chapter One of Kingdom of the Wicked for you to read over at skulduggerypleasant.com, a chapter entitled "The Butterfly and the Wolf"...
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 4863 Newer› Newest»Hey, Shell!
Bye, Lynxia! *hugs*.
Sorry, again.
and the other thing is about a 'new' charecter of mine.
As of now, the only thing i call her is
A girl with a butterfly around her neck, and
at the end,
The girl with the butterfly around her neck.
yello
I'm saying hi and then I have to go!!!! :(
See you another time, then,
Not Leeds? AGAIN? I'm gonna cry ;___;
Will you have more specific details later?
NEXT YEAR COME TO LEEDS
DEDICATIONS.
I am dedicating to...Uh...Urm...Nix and Mist. Both the people and the story! <3
Okay, Nix. He's amazing; funny; talented; helpful and an incredible person! He's always there for us all especially when we feel that we're most alone, in the world. I, personally, don't think he gets as much recognition as he deserves.
And I still need to catch up on Nix and Mist - WHICH I WILL DO AFTER MY EXAMS, I PROMISE YOU!
And to Mist. Mist is so funny and a generally great guy. He usually comprehends the depressive feeling most of us feel and even when he's not here he's still here, if that makes sense...To me it feels like he's still here, same with Nix, though. Part of blogland. <3
They're both amazing guys and they're some of the best people I've ever known.
As are most of you, here in blogland. *has decided to start deding to people, because she can't think of other things at this moment in time*.
how is everyone?
I could be better Cat to be honest
Aw...
Why? what;s up(or down, as the case may be)?
I'd rather not talk about it.
It's just one of those days where I just can't seem to win.
If you need to talk e-mail me.
*is in a helping people mood because she feels guilty*.
Why do you feel guilty Lu?
Aw. Well, i hope things look up for you. try cuddling kittens. it helps a lot.
Check a page back in the comments..
Yeah I saw you've been going through a rough time yourself Lu. There's no need to feel guilty though.
And don't take offensive but I'm not a big cat lover Cat
It's not that bad.
I'm sure people have it worse.
I feel guilty for getting so depressed.
So, I am here for all of you. Because you're all always here for me.
i feel aweful now. how can you feel guilty? both of you seem to be way worse off than i am.
i feel terrible.
i wish there was something i could say..., something i could do...
cuddling puppies works too.
I'm just getting a lot of hassle from my son's dad. A battle and a half just to get him to see his son.
And being a single mum is a tough task sometimes. I just get snowed under.
Plus when my brain goes on strike and I can't get my story out, I just feel like the world is toppling.
Don't feel guilty guys, this time tomorrow I'll be right as rain again.
seriously though, you can say anything here.
still though, im looking for a nam, if anyone has one...
Cat, don't feel bad. My life's not so bad. Someone somewhere has got to have it worse!
Actions always speak louder than words, remember.
*hugs Shell*. Oh, sweetie! Some men are just idiots. Not all guys are worth it. I might only be 15, but I do know that you'll find YOUR guy, eventually. Both guys and girls are confusing, but if you can find someone you love that loves you back be sure to hold onto them forever! <3
Also, I've heard that being a single mother is tough, but you're strong! I know that, already. You'll get through this, and I'll be here for you, too! <3
If you can't get your story out, don't. Just let it stay natural. Cool and natural always seems to work the best! <3
I'll feel guilty all I like. It's a new emotion and despite my disliking for it, I've become used to it. I'd feel empty if it was absent..
A name? Guys name or girls name?
DEREK!!!!! Why do you post when I'm asleep!!! That's so mean!
Joking. That's not mean. I know cause our timezones are different, it depends on when I sleep and when you decide to post.
I'm so excited to read the first chapter of KOTW!!!!! :DDDDDDD YAY!!!
And I wish I could see that TV show. :( I agree with that person who asked if someone could record it and put it on youtube! PLEASE!!!
Hi everyone who's here right now. :)
Thanks Lu x that means a lot.
Trying out the auld emotions are we Lu?
What kind of name are you looking for Cat?
A name for a girl with brown hair who currently goes only by
A girl with a butterfly around her neck, and
at the end,
The girl with the butterfly around her neck.
Hello, Lav!
I only have, like, four emotions. It's nice to find a new one. Guilt brought it up to four. it's fun finding emotions, but it can also be slightly annoying... :'3
A simple name, but a nice one- nothing too fancy, but a little prettyish- its for a short story, although i prefer to write longer ones, and i really like this charecter, even though i dont know much about her yet.
Oh sorry, I gotta do something. Brb.
Elise.
Okie dokie, Lav! :)
Cya Lavender.
That's a good idea, Luciana. i hadnt thought of that one, but im still open for more ideas...
Sophia.
Sonia/Sonya.
Cecilia.
wbd
'Kay.
Hmm...
Cassi? That's all I can think of at the mo.
I'm back, btw. :)
Hey, Lav!
I HAVE TO GO, NOW.
Bye, guys.
How about Meredith, Cat?
Or Julia?
Hello. :)
*remembers something*
Oh. I forgot to check up on Sparky's tree house yesterday. I bet more leaves fell...
Anyone here an Elemental?
Bye L!
DEREK WHY YOU NOT COME GALWAY?!?!? *has nervous breakdown* GAAAHHHH!!!!
Hi Marsh.
XP Dead...
God I feel really bad now Marsh... Well not really but I will feel guilty and I will probably be jumped on when I say this
I have the choice to see Derek 3 times!
Hi Lav! And yeah Im considering being an elemental... but i dunno... necromancy seems so cool and evil... bul i knoe skul woupdnt approve!
I really hate you right now Em. As in jealousy hate.
Hi Phoenix.
Oh my gosh, Em. So lucky!!!
I'm an adept but it's times like this that I wish I chose to be an Elemental...
OMG, EM THAT IS AWESOME!!! Why couldn't I live in Ireland...
I'm an Elemental, and I wish I could be an Adept. Oh well... You always want what you can't have.
I'm sorry.
I do feel really bad for anyone who doesn't get to see him.
I am totally an Elemental!!!
What are OC stories can I ask?
Gotta go... Dinner appointment with friends.
Own charecters:-D
Watching Harry Potter :D
Hey, hey, hey. Em or Phoenix, can you guys help me out please?
OC stories are stories that have people's OCs in them. You should read the one Lynxia wrote called One for You, Two for Me. That was cool. Me and Star came in at the end.
Okay, bye Phoenix!
Marsh, they're actually called ORIGINAL Characters, but that's a good one. I haven't thought of Own.
Cool Zaf. And hi!
What do you need help with Lav?
Ah I see, so it would be an OC story if I did a story based around a character that has my taken name or is my novel an OC story.
Ok so maybe I don't get it...
Well, I think it's both. Your OC is a character you made up. I think it could be any character as long as it was you who made it.
I was wondering if... well, if you could help me clean Sparky's tree house a little. It's only leaves and I thought since an Elemental can move air, they can blow the leaves out... Can you do that? Please?
oh
hello again, sorry i missed out on your comments.
Hellow to everyone new...
thank you for the names- any ideas on my vampire issue?
I am so confusedm so...
Anyhow, Derek, Why cant you see your diligent ameriminions? It is painful. and cruel.
You would only have to get the leaves out and i can do the rest.
Hi Cat. Um, vampire issue?
Yeah, cant figure out why salt water matters so much.
Oh, you're from America. I know, right? But he actually blogspoke to me and told me that if he gets word that he'll be touring America, he'll let us know.
Wish he could come sooner though. :(
Anyway, what state do you live in? I'm from California.
I am across the country from you- Same first letter, but literally, across the country. I am over on the east coast, In Ct, but for some reason i speak with a feigntly european accent(or so i'm told).
Oh. I think it's actually the salt. Maybe they can't have salt so salt water kills them. Or maybe it's the combination of the salt and water.
I don't know. That's just my guess.
Sure I'll give it a try Lav, I haven't been using my powers or training since I had the baby.
*Pushes at the air*
*Nothing happens*
Hmmm???!!! Curiouser. Let me try again
*Pushes at the air*
*Leaves fly around the tree house*
WOOHOO!
*Half the leaves go out the door and the other half have stuck to the inside of the windows*
Ooooh, was that meant to happen?
Think about it this way, though...
if salt water gives them an allergic reaction, so their throat swells up and they cant breathe, it doesnt matter. they dont have to breathe because they dont need oxygen, because, being dead, their heart doesnt beat to move the oxygen.
what's another word for t-shirt?
Wow, that is on the other side of the country. I have yet to meet anyone here who lives in California. That kinda stinks. I'm the only Californian. Well, cause Jakro and Val V. live in the same state and pretty close to each other too.
Here, but only refreshing every 10 minutes..
HIYA!
I want to go and see you, Derek! Where in London anyone know? AHHHHHHHHHH
boo yah ! i cant wait to meet u derek! :D
Um, that's okay, Em. I can take care of the rest. :)
Hmm, that is something to think about... I don't know, Cat.
And um, short sleeve shirt or just shirt. I don't know about that either.
Hi Robin Snowscar and Finnicklover.
Hi L!
Hi Robin! Sorry, that's all we know so far.
*points to the list on the post*
Hi Finnick!
Sorry Lav, I guess I really am out of practice *blushes*
Um... I don't think Derek will appriciate you undoing his vampire and saltwater thing Cat lol
I didnt poke a hole in his thing on purpose, but... it matters. i care, deeply, especially when i make my own Vampires.
That's okay, Em. :) I'll finish it up now.
*gets a broom and sweeps the rest of the leaves out*
*also rakes the area around the tree*
although i'd be nice if derek could clear the matter up for us...
Derek, that was your cue. you droppped it. on the floor. into a pit.
Well, you can make them a little different, Cat. I'm doing that with my dragons. Making them a little different than what's there already. Changing it up a bit.
will kingdom of the wicked be available at the book signings or is not out until later! i really want to read it!
Oh my gosh, this week is going by too fast! I'm excited but nervous of what's coming on Wednesday.
Speaking on that subject, I won't be here for a day or two after that...
Like, Tuesday and Wednesday. Or maybe it'll be Wednesday and Thursday for some of you...
You should read The Saga of Darren Shan Cat, he describes his vampires completely differently to Derek's description.
Vampires are allergic to salt. So, therefore are.allergic to salt WATER right? *looks up*... Hmmm.. *looks at everyone*. Uh...I think I might be wrong..
I don't know, Finnick. And me too.
But... I might not be able to get it... unless my mom orders it online and sends it Korea, where I'll be in less than a week.
Why not, Lavender?
yeah, everyone has there own vampire stories.
Oh, and have any of you ever read a zombie romance novel?
Lol that's what happens when you come in half way through the convo Lu
Cat's point is, vampires are already dead and don't need oxygen so why does it matter if their throat closes up or not.
Yeah, L. I believe so. That's kinda what I meant. They're allergic to salt so they'll be allergic to SALT water.
I haven't, Cat.
Okay, now I'm getting a little confused...
woah.. 1st?
oops, last
LOL
Awkward Cat lol
Haha, Cat. We still have another 100 to go. :P
thats alright- you should see my life.
Ahhh don't be like that Cat lol
:)
You're great...
Thanks Cat :)
I saw the convo earlier. I just wasn't sure whether I was right, here..
Well at least I think that was Cat's point?
Was that the point Cat? That the vamps are already dead and don't breathe oxygen so why does it matter that their throats close?
Oh I'm all confuddled now :\
I'll explain it in the morning.
But I'll probably stay, all night.
Yeah... i was wondering why it was considered lethal, and why it could kill the infected and others, if it didnt matter,,, and if they dont need to breathe, it isnt lethal or crippling. you cant choke a dead thing that doesnt breathe.
Infected still need to breathe.
Well the infected are still human so they would die.
I think when they become a full vampire that the salt just burns them from the inside out.
I gtg. Bye guys!
but it still wouldn't matter to vampires... so why would it matter to caelenn? why would Kenspeckle keep it with him?
oh, kenspeckle...
Bye, Lav.
And I'm too tired to thinkkkkk. *falls in heap on the floor*.
See you Lavender.
as i said, Derek, it would be great if our golden god could clear this uppp....
here's your cue....
Heylo how is everyone?
But I think they completely burn and disintegrate I think.
Oh I dunno, I'll ask Derek on Sunday for you Cat if I get the chance.
Hi Robin.
Thank you sooooo much, Emrald... you're the best.
Hello, Robin.
And I'm depressed, pissed off and consumed with guilt. How're you?
Your welcome Cat. And if I don't get the chance on Sunday then when I go to the signing I will ask
Grand Luciana, I'm grand. Care to explain?
That's good and just look back a page..
Hey Robin.
I'm alright, could be better
My shoulder blades are in bits at the moment, I can't move.
Aw... i didnt know that Emrald...
Poor you, what happened?
Awh, Shell. :( Hope it gets better, soon!
Ah L, keep your chin up, could be worse. Just think about that, it could be worse *small smile*
No rest for the wicked *sigh* g2g bye!
I just get incredibly depressed, sometimes. Get fed up of all the acting. Mreh.
*shrugs*.
I've got a list of 44 SP books to buy. X3
Bye, Robin.
I don't know what I did to be honest Cat. It could have been anything from picking up my son to lifting the shopping or just turning to quickly.
I'm just in bits!!
Byr.
Yes, you have reason to be depressed. but dont be.
What you lack in luck, you make up for in charecter, looks, skills, and talents. you have personality, and things can always get worse. even for someone like me, who lacks in just about every catagory.
Byr.
Yes, you have reason to be depressed. but dont be.
What you lack in luck, you make up for in charecter, looks, skills, and talents. you have personality, and things can always get worse. even for someone like me, who lacks in just about every catagory.
you have a life to live. why waste it being depressed? its hard enough to be a hundred people.
live.
Awwww, Cat. That's so sweet.
And you're a great person, from what I know. You're funny and intelligent, weird and cool. I'dvnot want you any other way. :'3
Sorry about the double comment.
I can't control the depression, it just sometimes get worse than other times and is incredibly noticeable..
I was diagnosed with depression in January, so I know how you feel Lu.
When the good days are just OK and then the bad days are just bearable.
Your not alone Lu x
I refuse to see anyone...
But, I hope you improve!
I'm seriously worried about ny friend...I think he might have multiple personality disorder..
I need to lie down before I scream with the pain.
Sorry I can't stay too long tonight and I hope to talk to ye tomorrow.
Take care everyone and don't forget to look and comment like mad on my blogs. All comments appreciated.
Bye x
I know someone with MPD
Bye, Shell! Feel better, soon! X
Goodbye, Emrald. See you anither tme, i hope you feel better.
Hello, everyone! I have about ten minutes before the news ends and I can watch DW... XD
...Anyone?
Hello. I'm still here.
Dw?
Doctor Who. Only the best show on earth. Hey, Luciana! <3
oh... i can only get that on dvd and netflix.
Same. XD Piggybacking on my brother's Netflix.
Hello, Ruby.
Hey! How are you? Long time no... chat, I guess? XD
Mreh. Yourself?
...Happy that it's summer. Excited to watch Doctor Who. Mreh for the rest of the day. XD
I'm going to go...maybe I'll have cheered up, in the morning...Bye, guys. X
Yep. Funny thing-- sometimes Netflix doesn't work right away. I click the button a ton of times, nothing happens. I use my Sonic Screwdriver, it works.
This has happened four times.
It's a sign.
Oh~ Speaking of, gotta go! DW!!!! <3 Bye!
Farewell.
Em... Ello?
No one?
Well, besides Me, Myself, I, and skul-man, who's always everywhere...
Where is the world?
Hello. I'm back. Working on my story a bit, so wbd.
Gah, sometimes I think ahead too far... Well more like skip ahead.
Cat, you still there?
Okay then. I'm still here, just distant.
Im still here... v distant
Okay. Same.
Hi Trinity!
*has had a weird dream*
Ooooookaaaaaay......O_o
Hi friendlings!
Hi Eve! What was the dream about?
Well....it was a mix of random things.... I was writing an episode for Futurama, and I put Spongebob Squarepants in the story. And then I was in Blogland. And I got an email from Nix saying "It's working again!" (although I HAVE come to the conclusion that he was ripped apart by zombies)
But the weird part was that one of my friends was pregnant O_O
Oh, and then my little brother wanted me to play this game where you create an animal, and I showed it to 'The Judge' and she said mine was horrible and so was this random dude's. The guy started hitting her with a paintbrush but stopped when she said "Really? You'd hit an eighteen-year-old?"
It was a really weird dream....
*laughs a little*
Um, okay. That is weird.
So, speaking of Nix, have you heard from him yet?
Nup. Not one word. He's been ripped apart by zombies, I just know it.
*thinks* My mum has threatened to take my iPod for a week before. We freak out when someone's gone for two days. :P
I read on the first page that Mist said something...
"*checks email again*
*nods*
Okay. Okay, I'm not back. But I'm...uh...okay, fine, I'm back for a few minutes to ask something.
Has anyone heard from Nix lately? Lately as in the past two days? I know its probably nothing, but all the same... "
Meaning Nix might not be checking his email either...
Sure it could be just that his internet's out or something, but I'm starting to worry.
Yeah, that's true.
No, he's not checking his email. But I'm not going to worry unless he's been gone for a REALLY LONG TIME
Okay, yeah, you're right. I'll be more concerned if he doesn't show up for a week without saying anything.
Yeah
Source of life!!!!
HI eve,
I dont think ive met Nix...
whenever i type something, the world dissapears...
He's the one with the greenish pic of Skulduggery. Full name is Nixion Strange.
If you haven't met him yet, either you're not here when the Aussies come or you started chatting when he disappeared.
Nixion Strange? His picture is Skulduggery
Which was two(almost three) days ago.
Or you just don't remember.
Gomna go now
Bye!
Bye Eve!
well, see you...
Are you leaving too, Cat, or just saying bye to Eve?
saying bye to eve.
Oh, okay. :)
thats all... youu still there?
You're in California, yes?
So what time is it where you are?
Oh! first!
Derek, Would you tell us why Salt water is so deadly to CVampires?
Why would they need ot breathe? they have no heartbeat.
*smiles*
Nice, Cat!
It's 6PM now. Almost dinner.
oh... that's only three hours away- i thought it would be farther.
So it's 9PM where you are?
Oh yeah, since you got first, you dedicate. You know that already though, right?
Sorry Cat. Gtg, but I'll brb.
Yeah.... i dont really know what to say....
I dedicate this to the crazies, the ones with ambition and unstable mental states who think too long and hard and poke holes in the most withstanding logic, who try as hard as they can to reach a goal they probably never will.
and, of course, to the people to whom luck has treated with distain.
naturally, to"those bloody Americans" who will never see their golden god.
see you, Lavender.
Back.
Nice ded. We will someday. Even if we have to go to Ireland and drag him back to America!
Heh, joke. :P
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