Okay then...
For those of you who have read KOTW, first of all, I'm glad you seem to be liking it, but I'm going to have to ask you to be careful. And for those of you who haven't read it- which is the vast majority of you- I'm going to have to ask you to be EXTRA careful. There are spoilers all over the place, on forums and Facebook pages and Tumblr...
The heartening thing is that these spoilers don't pop out of thin air. Everything is tagged with spoiler warnings, which I really appreciate. But I know you lot. I know how impatient you can be. I know that if you're on a forum and you come to a post that's hidden behind a spoiler warning, and all it takes is one little click... I know how tempting it is to just sneak a teeny tiny peek...
Which could ruin the entire book for you.
We have, what, 35 days until it's widely available? That's a lot of days for mistakes to be made, or for something to slip out...
So be careful. I was never a fan of releasing this book so far in advance of the Ireland/UK date but I was convinced it was necessary in order to facilitate the tour. If it doesn't work out, it won't be happening again. I don't know what that would mean for any future Down Under tours, but I'll deal with that if it crops up.
So, I want to thank everyone for behaving themselves as far as spoilers go, and ask that they continue to be very, very careful about what they say.
And also, some of those spoilers (of which I am allowed to read, because, y'know, I wrote the book) and your reactions to them have made me grin...
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*growls softly*
Good, you damn necromancer. Never try to kidnap anyone after you've just eaten.
Oops..
*sends shadow knives at Em barely*
OH CRAP!!!! *runs from Ghastly*
Hey Em! Zaf! Wanna go fight on the planet Zorbok? *grabs both, hauls through portal, it closes behind them*
You can commence...
G2g, bye guys!`
Y'see, that's why no one likes Cork people nor Dublin people. Cork is full of people either with a great sense of humour or an annoying accent.
Dublinners are disliked for to many reasons to list.
No offence, but I really do not like Dublinners. With you as an exception, of course :D
Aw man. Now everyone who could have possibly rescued me from balloons is either disappeared or committing genocide.
*comes back for Sir, sets him on the floor, with Ghastly. Leaves and goes to Zorbok*
*portal closes*
*punches Zaf in the face*
*knees her in the chest*
*kicks her feet out from under her*
Stupid necromancer, I told you that trying to kidnap me is never a good idea lol
Bye Ghastly.
Hello!
I'm addicted to this song,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW9TmjW8OmE&feature=fvst
AWW NOOO GHASTLY!!!!!! *hugs*
*jumps back wearily*
And now I use my most potent power... ABSCOND!
ALL WE WANT TO DO IS EAT YOUR BRAINS
sry, my zombie horde is taking my computer
i could save you... but why would i want to?
Ah you don't have to like me lol
Being from Dublin is a reason enough lol
I love Cork people though, some of my best friends are muc savages.
Well, they're not unreasonable. It's not like they're going to eat your eyes.
*lands painfully^
never tick off Necromancers!
*grabs Em shadow walking to the Irish Sanctuary* (by mistake btw)
Oh hell,...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cnL3DOzLWQ
I is addicted to this song...
And I love Dublin!!! WTF?
*follows Zaf and Em, munching popcorn*
Muc savages? Whassat? Also, here's a really cool song :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRDa8Wrymg
You love Dublin because your American Adra lol
There's a difference when you're Irish lol
love re;your brains
awesome zombie song
I got it from the Michael Collins movie lol its just a slagging term for Corkians lol
Confrontation..
Hey, now Em. :) I love my castle in Tipperary more than Dublin...
Zaf if Skulduggery finds you or me, we're dead!!!
I know...but its not like the bloody skeleton is just casually roaming here...
*sees Skulduggery*
hmm...sacrifice Em?
skulduggery's a bit busy at the moment, may i take a message?
*sighs and runs behind Zaf*
Your such a coward!
skeletons arent bloody
its led bloody Zepplin, thats who
*runs up behind Skul*
HONEY I'M HOME!!!! *skul jumps, draws another gun*
ANOTHER gun? So he had one already?
...
If my hair gets burnt im putting you in s volcano
*runs at the skeleton and all that is seen is shadows and occasinally fire*
*stares at the fight*
Well that was unexpected lol
*trips backward*
and yeah. he does. *conjures flame, just in case*
nice new pic
who????
Emrald, how could that be unexpected?
*minutes later*
DAMN SKELETON!!!!!!!
*gets dragged to the Gaol by 8 Cleavers*
Sometimes, these things need a gentlemanly touch. FACE THE GOLDEN CANE OF SMITING!
*Pokes Zaf through cage bars*
See, i've been here since before, not saying anything... no one noticed. not good for my imaginary ego. if i hadnt killed it, it would be commiting suicide.
Because I was expecting her to run like the wind lol
ZAFIRA!!! *runs after her, and gets to her cell, flashing her badge to the guards*
Zaf... really? This again? you hoping for WW3 again?
*is pacing ticked off*
Uh oh
*watches Zaf being dragged away*
*ducks into shadows when I see Skulduggery turn around*
but did you notice i evaporated?
Im nobody... really, i am... i had a long conversation and learned that that sould be my screen name
No...but that skeleton deserved it
that would be ww4
Nah, we already have someone with no name. Try being... invisible girl!
people who change their names like that irk me. i already hate me
Zafira!!! Well... You want out or not! WAIT!!!
*Skulduggery turns corner*
Me: *portals into cell, and hides in cupboard*
Oh dear. I just tried to scratch my nose and put an earplug in, and I just rubbed my nose with the earplug.
I see how helpful everyone is...now what if Derek was in the Gaol? You had to fight Pleasant?
*sits on floor glaring*
*I sneak up to the lock and start picking it with my claw*
(whispering) Zaf why did you have to go and get yourself caught... again!!
Hey! Period! Quit it! You're a somebody! Back me up for a moment people, and stop killing each other!
... Or... Committing illegal acts in general!
See?
i can be a ghost
. I don't think you're helping...
Cat. I noticed. I saw that you weren't there. When I first met you, I remembered you for your charm, and your name, and your speech. How could I forget? Whenever I think of this blog, and the people on it, you're always there, among equally awesome and fantastic people as you.
I dunno if you care about this but we all care about you. It's just hard to see it, because this is just words on a screen. It's not real life. It doesn't convey emotions...
Really, Cat. You're brilliant. We wouldn't forget ya
Cat, we've known each other for a while now. And you are always telling me that I'm amazing.
But really, your the amazing one. I look forward to talking to you when I come on here, when I'm amongst friends and you are definitely one of my friends.
So please, hold yourself up high and embrace your inner Minion, cause to us you are so important that it just wouldn't be the same with a full stop just hanging around
(whispering) cuz that skeleton ticks me off. I wanna watch his bones burn.
you people...
you people...
And Period person. Of whom I honestly don't know that well... If you got yourself a real name and maybe talked to the people on the blog, we'd get to know you! I have no idea who the hell you are, but I want to! Where you're from, who you are...
We'll accept you!
You can be period boy. 'Nuff said.
(whispering) Well stop it!! Your not doing yourself any favours.
*door clicks open*
*I stand up rubbing my now sore wrist*
Uke, NOT HELPING.
my... speech? you cant even here the half-crap not even proper american accent way i speak
No... Period person IS cat, geniuses. She changed her name...
*portals through bars* *takes out air horn, and blasts it*
ESCAPEES! ESCAPEES! GET YOUR ESCAPEES HERE!!! 50 POUND A POP!!!
(whispering) guess not
*waits few seconds til I know my magic returned*
cee ya skull thingy
*grabs Em and shadow walks to lake*
well that was fun!
And Cat... When you're American, and read things, it comes out in American. so it's kinda like I hear you.
*tackles Adra and places a hand over her mouth*
You and me are gonna have words later Dark.
Fine. . can be Period/Cat. 'Nuff said. For real this time.
geniuses...
love internet sarcasm.
not that anybody cares
Hey Uke!
I hope you know I was just messing with you. I mean no harm at all and I'm sorry if I did.
apparently, i cant even speak in an american accent properly, so
Woah, Em. I don't roll that way :P *pushes her off, and goes back to Cat*
Cat... We DO care. How can we prove it??? We adore you!!! But you gotta believe us...
you can divert the attention away from me!
It does not matter if you can speak in an american or Irish accent.
The important thing is what you say.
Stop thinking insignificant things are important to the people who care about you, they're not.
I don't care if you can whistle the national anthem. All I care about is the brilliant person I've gotten to know and love.
Invalid request.
*munches on the souls of the innocent*
Tralalala...
Exactly. I cant even whistle my own anthem...xD
To be completely honest, I'm not sure what the U.S. anthem IS. There are so many pro-U.S. songs and the pledge of allegiance...
And I am back...
Dang it, Ghastly wants to arrest me...
Anyway, hello!
I think its Star Spangled Banner or God Bless America
I dont even know my iwn athem and I'm American
and how is ghastly?
I think the national anthem is The Star Spangled Banner...
I don't know the words, though.
Cat... Not to be mean or anything, but when you say that "you're a ghost" or "no one cares about me" that kinda doesn't help if you wanna be left alone.
Like that would happen anyway.
Derek's blog is about having fun with others. Sometimes we cry, sometimes we laugh. When someone is hurt, or is having a hard time back home, we go to their rescue and help them. Because we CARE about people. Honestly, we all are a huge family of brothers and sisters all around the world.
Cat, really, this is huge. Think of all the people on this blog, supporting one another. If you're having trouble, or a bad day, someone SOMEWHERE is going to be there for you. We all love each other, Cat...
And no one is more important than the next. That's what makes this so beautiful. We're all equal, and we all have pain. Somewhere, somehow. So, in a way, we can feel what you are going though. Just, in a different way.
Really, Cat. You have to admit, this is pretty amazing. And we'll help you with whatever it is. Promise.
I don't know how Ghastly is. He was here earlier...
i think the blog is derek's way of having fun with us... literally. watching us, laughing.
Yeah it is the Star Spangled Banner. Hello, Val! *hugs* *hands Skul cakes*
*hands resurrected Derek Lizard*
He punched a lot of people in the face. He's good at that.
Thos is sad how none us Ameriminions know our athem
Yay! The Derek-lizard is alive! *hugs Derek-lizard, sincerely hoping it never dies again*
can you imagine? watching us, getting stuff wrong about his books that he already knows...
oh... i hope Ghastl's doing well... poor ghastly
omidoctor
It IS the Star Spangled Banner
OH SAY CAN YOU SEE BY THE DAWNS EARLY LIGHT. WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAIL BY THE TWILIGHTS LAST GLEAMING WHOSE BROAD STRIPES AND BRIGHT STARS...
i know the star spangled banner!
Hah. We're Derek's Minions- pawns. He's probably laughing at us, and eating popcorn.
Oh, By the way, Cat. that speech up there was for you
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:D
We're smart. I know Derek's so laughing at us. Thinking we all went blonde
No Master Derek you are the blonde
whatever what is?
Mel is blonde
It doesn't help that I scratched my nose with an earphone.
did it work?
Well... Kind of. Then I scratched it with the rest of the Laptop, and then it worked all the way.
I'm blonde. Literally. In real life.
And did what work?
What's Ireland's anthem?
Well, I do know Erin Go Brach.
alright then.
There Are Giants in THe Sky!
am i the only one to think that Jack and the bean stalk is in Ireland? i dont know if thats where it is supposed to be.... but thats where i always put it.
stupid, i am.
Erin Go Bragh
My real name is Erin
Really??? *sticks out hand* Noelle.
Don't be insulting lol
It's Sianna Fianna Fail!
Well, it appears I need to leave.
I ABSCOND!
*throws Em in lake*
you okay??
Em u comfuse me...
sorry... im an idiot
Farewell, sir
No i'm not Zaf.
It's ok Cat, I confuse myself as well sometimes ;)
BYE SIR REIN!!!!! Had fun lugging you around space!!! *hugs*
And It's okay, Cat. *leans in and whispers* no one really does.
*jumps back in surprise* Em? Crazy? Ah, well dear, thats the tip of the... Oh yeah. She's also Irish... No that has nothing to do with her insanity :D
I can't tell you guys my real name. Sorry, but it would wreck the whole purpose of my username.
That's alright.
You don't have to if you don't want to.
*hugs Em*
lets go fight a skeleton
*gets phone call*
the Cleavers arrested the Golden God
I won't be here long but hi everyone !!" ;-)
Herro cassidy :D
May i ask why the cleavers arrested the golden god ??
hi... not everyone, but hi from no one
Idk
Wait
I do know....
why
What???
But do i tell??
He spooned an Ameriminion
WHAT?
an Ameriminion got spooned
Well, bye guys. It's been nice knowing you, but now I'ma go to sleep.
Bye Uke!!! And by whom?
Goodbye, to you and your real nanames
Hmmm Second. That is a good achievement. For me anyway :-) Getting close to the top on page one is my next goal. Now bye everyone ;-) Have fun !!!! :-D
Yup!!!
Their name remains unknown..
I hope Derek didnt just read that...
Also he wont visit us Americans so we arrested him
brb shower!
EMMMM
i always feel depressed after a show
Cat ded!!!
Em...
To My Six honest serving men, who taught me all i know,
there names were how and where and why, who were killed by the other three, sword and mace and threats
to bloglanders, and to performers on stage
*claps*
*claps slowly* BRAVO!!
*raises glass* hear hear!
i love performing.... even if i suck
I like performing as well. I think i got the link I did Confrontation even if im different gendr
lets you forget
i dont understand... got the link?
I posted it to Youtube eh i gotta re-do it cyz of sound.
emrald?
Em???
EMERALD MELODY DONT MAKE ME HAVE TO USE YOUR REAL NAME SO HELP ME GOD I WILL.
brb yall
am i the only person who wants to go to a grocery store and ask for brains?
Lol no
sliced thin. of course. you cant do it thick... that would be weird
but not squirrel brains. those have mad cow disease.
im talking to myself. im talking to nobody. great.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOooo!!!!!
Hi
Youre Back!
but its just you and me again...
have you ever done that though? have you ever asked for brains?
ITs the LLLast Midnight...
its the last wish
signing off
Into the woods? I'm impressed!
Well, after explaining what may or may not have been a reference to a Broadway play, I'm going to sleep as well!
Night i no be on tomorrow i going to Knobles (amusement park)
Ahh i just popped in to say goodnight, also!!!
Wow... I think it was just MAINLY Ameriminions, and UKandIriminions on the blog... And Ghastly, of course :D
*sings song*
her name was Darquesse
and she had set of to lay the world
And if you ask me
Inside was still Valkyriee Cain
Her thoughts would linger here
And she can't find herself.
she killed of all her friends
She was the darkness of the light
She raises a lot of Cain
But there's just so much her will can withstand.
When you see her, you see the girl that once was. Taken over by her will, Val's not here she's just a shell. Used in the grand scheme of things... And is now known as Darquesse...
She used to be a girl
A girl of twelve to be exact
And then she found a man
Who would teach her magic
And she would go spiraling
Down, down, dowwnn.
(Chorus)
She wept and she cried and she tried to stop herself... Her soul turned black and her eyes went red as Darquesse took over...
And Valkyrie Cain was no more...
(Chorus)
Darquesse....
Darquesse....
Darquesse....
WOO!! My first song!!!
For whoever finds this, my final wish of the day- derekminion.blogspot.com
You'll see what I mean. this is legit. PLEASE PASS IT ON AND SHOW MORE PEOPLE!!! EVENTUALLY THE GOLDEN GOD WILL GET IT!!!!
and there you go!!!
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And for anyone who's wondering, "Derek's Minions" is a band :D
Hullo?
Hi Eve!
Yo Nixiono!
Damn, haven't gotten started on the competition yet
*tuts*
I will get it done on time!
You better
Things are going to change around... there
What do you mean?
If I knew, do you think I'd be frowning?
Umm....
It's lucky I'm not
I've starting talking to my imaginary friends again. What would Skulduggery say about that?
He would say make sure to remember imaginary people have imaginary feelings too
And I would say: "Well of course they do! I'm imaginary aren't I?"
And he would say
"I'm sure you are. And what a fine imaginary person you make"
I would nod and say: "As are you."
And he would say
"Oh, my dear imaginary girl, I am far more then any imagination can hold."
And then I would say:
MANGOES!
"You are indeed Skulduggery, you are more than any nightmare even, can hold."
Then he would pat you on the head and say "There's the noexsistent girl."
And I would smile and kick the bad guy we're against in the head.
Then he'd go for a fly
Then I would come in and say, "Hello!" :)
Wait, how did this conversation start?
Try going back a few comments Lav.
Hi Lav!
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