I've enjoyed this tour. Yes, I hate leaving my life for weeks at a time, and staying in hotel after hotel and getting flight after flight is not exactly fun, but every reader I've met and book I've signed (no matter how hurriedly) just seems to replenish my energy.
I've met so many people from this Blog, from the Forums, from the Facebook page, and then thousands more, and each and every one of you have been good-humoured and cool. I'm not even going to MENTION the hyperventilating teenage girls.
I've been given loads of pictures, loads of letters (that I'll read on the flight home), loads of odd little toys and, er, marmite... which was nice of them...
The weather was almost bearable, even if the heat did seem to just magnify in certain places, and no event was anything less than fun. So thank you, Minions-with-funny-accents, for making this tour a great success.
In other news, some of you will have heard of the BBC shooting something Skulduggery-related. It's to do with the books- not a movie or a Skulduggery TV show (I'd have told you if it was)- but it is something cool and quirky and a lot of fun, and I'm dying to see their stylistic interpretation. It's going to be pretty short, I think, and I'm just sitting back and letting them do their own thing.
The next bit of the KOTW tour will focus on Ireland. For those of you who want to attend the launch in Eason bookshop in Dublin, either go to the Eason website or visit the Skulduggery Pleasant homepage and click on "Latest News". There's a whole host of signings in Cork and Swords and Drogheda and Kilkenny and Kildare, plus a rather unique event in the Mountains to the Sea Festival in Dun Laoighaire on September 5th. Here's what it says on the website:
Did you know that Derek Landy started his career writing screenplays? Did you know he is one of Ireland’s biggest cinema buffs, with a collection of memorabilia that makes movie nerds go weak at the knees? Joined by Eason’s Children’s Books Buyer (and wannabe Hobbit) David O’Callaghan, Derek Landy will share his favourite cinema moments in this exclusive festival event, where he’ll highlight some of the films that have inspired his phenomenal Skulduggery Pleasant series.
If we ask very nicely, he may even show us some of his original props and costume pieces from the likes of Superman and Alien. If we don’t ask nicely, he might just demonstrate some of his black-belt karate moves on poor Bilbo O’Callaghan! Either way, a fantastic evening’s entertainment lies in store, so make sure you’re there to witness the silver-screen shenanigans! Of course, Derek will also be talking about his new book, Kingdom of the Wicked, as well as signing after the event.
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Yeah, you said I pushed you in the lake to much and then you said you'd give me a cake if I stop pushing you in. A deal was made and I had cake and you remain dry!! :)
There was lots of things before Christmas.
*waves hand airily* Never mind that, though. There were a few weeks where I was being a bit irritating and no fun. Well, I was a little fun, but not as fun as usual. I don't care about the lake thing anymore.
Go watch Taken 3 on Smosh! Hilarious!
I gave you a cake? *mutters something about how I should've kept the cake*
THE CAKE IS A LIE THE CAKE IS A LIE THE CAKE IS A LIE
So I can push you in??
Dedication to a lot of things, but I don’t know exactly what it’s about…Basically a thank you, I guess…
I may sometimes say that everyone is beautiful. Everyone is perfect. Everyone is more than I could ever ask them to be…But, I doubt that I am myself. I feel that I’m not pretty. I’m not beautiful. I have a chubby face, I’m not overly tall, my teeth are funny, I’ve got tons of freckles, I’ve got a lot of scars, my eyes are funny coloured and I’m a horrible person. I’m not beautiful in any way. I’m not beautiful and I know I’m not; I’m most definitely not pretty.
You know, it hurts whenever I a complimented. Whether it’s a compliment about my appearance or about my heart- “you have a heart of gold” or “your intentions are good and pure” or “you’re a good person, you know that?” but especially when someone says “you’re perfect”, because I’m none of these things. I can’t manage to make myself believe these words I am told every day. I’m not this amazing person you all seem to make me look like.
After the years of being put down, insulted, hurt…made a fool of, I can’t bring myself to believe that you’re all right. That I am pretty, or even beautiful, I even doubt my intelligence. You could tell me a thousand times over that I was worth your time and I wouldn’t believe it.
Or at least, that’s how it used to be. That’s how I used to think. But, not anymore. These little differences with me are just my little quirks and they’re a part of me. I am me and that’s who I have always been deep down, no matter what. I’m always going to be me, even if the darkness will cloud the true light. It’ll shine through one day, so long as you have those that love you and see the real you- like all of you.
When a friend of mine told me he didn’t see me the same way everyone else saw me, when he told me he saw a beautiful girl…That’s when I decided I want to prove the world wrong. Prove to everyone that everyone is beautiful, everyone has a story and everybody is someone. Everyone is worth something…even me.
True happiness is difficult to find, just like true friends. I don’t think of it to be possible to find someone with a true and pure heart, but I think I might’ve come pretty damn close to finding people with incredibly pure hearts. Everyone goes through difficult times, everybody hurts sometimes…everybody wins sometimes and we all know you can lose some, too. Not everything will go right all the time, you’re allowed to do things wrong. You’re allowed to make mistakes. I’ve made more than enough mistakes in my past and, of course, I regret them. Regrets are okay, just like mistakes.
Mistakes are things to be embraced. Learn from them, make less regrets because of them. Help people to learn from your mistakes, from your regrets. Help other people to make the world a brighter place, because you’re all bright lights in the night sky. You can make a difference in this world…
“She has no idea. The effect she can have.” Wrong fandom, I know, but I do love this quote. It can apply to everyone in this world. I know I can’t make much of an effect on anyone. Not on my own. But I know that as a group of people you could revolutionise the world. Do you realise how powerful you are? So many of you are writers, you can use your words to change the world. Those of you that draw, you can draw powerful artwork to make a
difference in the world. You’ve all got power inside of you, like a fire it burns brightly…it’ll burn out, though, one day. Take that fire and let it grow, change things for the better. You’ve changed my life so much. Even when my brother is suicidal, even when everything gets too difficult, even when I am lost, even when I want to just give in…it’s still there. The difference you have made. You have all changed my life for the better, some more than others yes, but together you’ve changed the lives of many people. You’ve changed my life a lot and I just want to thank you for that.
You’re all powerful, you’re all strong, and you’re all talented. You’re all perfect, to me. Please never let those smiles fade, please be the best person you can be because in the end you’ll regret anything less. Yes, have hope, but you also need to do some things on your own. Like getting the grade you want- don’t leave it down to chance and hope you get a good grade, do the work. Put something into your life, because your life will be worth the while. You’re going to get somewhere in this life and I just know it’ll be worth it. No matter how many times life knocks you down, no matter how many times life seems hopeless, and you just need to keep on fighting! Don’t let it win.
Basically, I think I am telling you to be brave and don’t let yourself down. Do everything you can and don’t let the darkness win. Brave it out until the end, things will get better…I’ll be here for you no matter what happens between us. If you’re true to yourself, you’ll not let down me and you won’t let down the person that matters most…You won’t let yourself down.
I wish you could all live happy, safe, lives and will get where you want to be. However, I know that won’t happen. Because life is a load of crap, sometimes. Take what you’ve got and run. Do everything you can with it, there’s no point in facing a bloodbath. No point in getting even more hurt by doing something stupid. I hope you all understand the importance of your lives and how much impact and effect you have on others- especially me. You’re incredibly important to me and no matter what happens, even if I tell you I hate you, I’ll love you. (especially you, Derek, and my blogfamily!) *hugs everyone tightly* I love you all and I wish I could write more, but I have to go because my brother is getting violent…
Sooooooooooooooooo sorry Phoenix
Val, I remember you saying I was picking on you because of the lake thing.
And Eden, I don't care. You 're making an idiot if yourself, too.
That. Was beautiful.
Yeah, but Flame, that's when I hated you, wasn't it?
NICE DED LUCI!!!!
*hugs back* You're the best sis, you know that?
I'm glad you're finally happy. I know what you mean that everyone goes through bad spots and we always come through and I know bad things can happen but together we can come through. I'm glad you can finally see yourself (if only slightly) how we see you. Pretty, smart and loveable!! Because you are!
It hurts me too to be complimented because I've been through the same but you are smart and anyone who puts you down is the one who is stupid.
After all, beauty isn't just about what's on the outside.
MSD now...
Yeah- everyone hated me, though, Val.
Luce, that was absolutely beautiful. *hugs*
Great ded Luce
And Phoenix I dont care I am an idiot I act smart in real life but I'm not I put my brothers down and they hate me I was bullied cause people thought it was fun but I don't want blog land a place where I have great fun and can start again to be a place where people hate me.
Not EVERYONE. But there was a few.
But we don't hate you now!
So I'll say again for the final time I'm sorry not just to you but to anyone I may have annoyed.
Yeah but Val, it was you and Sparky and someone else- cant remember.
And to the people who were nice to me I say thank you, you put up with a person who didn't deserve to be put up with.
I am not annoyed! I dont hate you! Yah!!!! Wait-For-It!
... I wish I could go see a Vocaloid concert...
It doesn't matter anymore, Flame - we're all your friends now.
: ) thanks Vlaedr
No one hates you, Eden. It's just what you said, and I'm annoyed at.
I remember you FREAKED when me and Sparky got together... Good times...
Well I'm sorry : (
I think EVERYONE freaked at that Flame.
Ah, I remember those days... My strong hatred towards you, refusing to talk to Sparky for a little while, me and you arguing on a regular basis...
Yes, but I freaked the MOST.
Val, you two STILL argue on a regular basis.
Well, that's true, but not argue in a hating sort of way. We argue in a you're-my-friend-but-I'm-still-going-to-prove-you-wrong sort of way.
Yeah but WHY?
Like... It just happened..
And I thought it was just to hurt me at first, a plan made by Val and Sparky..
Actually, Flame, Sparky was going to be joking at first, but then she changed her mind.
I don't know what any of you are saying
Also, I freaked because me and Sparky had been talking a whole bunch about how we didn't exactly approve of Blog relationships and we thought it was really weird and then BAM!, she was in one and my only though was "WTF?!"
I don't know, flame. It was just... Shocking...
Okay, it's official - I'm obsessed with Vocaloids , but Miku-chan the most!!
But I'm happy everyone is friends
We are talking about the paaaaaasssttt, Eden.
I know that
Don't tell her I told you, though...
Speaking of Sparky, has anyone heard from her lately?
*raises hand* ... Me.
I've never ever seen sparky on since I started to look at this blog
Shocking...?
Am I the only one who has remained amazing not-hated? (Except me and Lynxia. I am not quite sure with that one...)
It seems Mum only has me around because I'm useful. Is it weird that I've always wanted to run away? I still have a bag packed . . .
She doesn't come on very often.
Flame, have you heard from her? Or Lynxia? She hasn't been responding to my emails or anything...
*amazingly
*raises hand also* Me...
Just a bit Flame.
You'll meet Sparky soon I think, Eden. I don't know how you can miss her. Most of her avatars have been bright yellow!
I don't think I was hated. But I definitely hated some people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCumYYj4A3k&feature=related
^^ I wanna go to a Miku concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! :'(
*frowns* So you both heard from her?
I thought about running away when I was 8 had everything planned out the only problem was I fell asleep
Will you kill me if I say yes?
No, I won't kill you.
Last time it was... Last week?
She was sick...
Will you maim or seriously injure me?
Is it odd for me to be a fan of someone who is a computer programme?
Or something..
She hasn't replied LATELY though.
I am a BIG fan of Computer Programmes....
Um... I got one about 30 mins ago...
Yeah, but this one SINGS!! Follow the link!! ^^
Oh. Okay.
I checked just now and last time I heard from her was August 17...
Yah! We are friends again! Which link should I follow?
Yeah what link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCumYYj4A3k&feature=related
^^ That one!! That's a Vocaloid called Miku Hatsune!!
See ya guys I feel tired I might pop back in
See ya guys I feel tired I might pop back in
She's annoyed at me.... I think..
Something about me nothing saying something.,
And then me joking bout it. And her being annoyed.
Adios, Eden.
Sent her an email just now...
Bye
Eden!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=B8Fm1CfwdkA&NR=1
Life is cruel so this guy is a computer... So mean...
Bye, Eden!
Hi!
LOL, Derek!
I laughed so hard in the last post when you mentioned the hyperventilating teenage girls.
Unfortunately I couldn't comment because I was on my mom's phone, which is old, and I was sitting in the car, reading it when I suddenly burst out laughing hysterically.
That was a good laugh.
By the way, I COULD mention my insane jealousy for all these people you visit and tour with as you continue to ignore the United States, and I COULD mention that we've been here for an extremely long time and deserve as much attention as the next minion, just like I COULD mention the extreme multitudes of Ameriminions screaming out for their golden god to visit with their humble/brilliant selves, but instead, I'm just going to say:
HAVE FUN EVERYONE!
SAY HELLO TO DEREK FOR ME!
GIVE HIM A POKE AND TELL HIM THAT WAS SKYRIL'S GHOST!
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA
Oh, and yes, I know most of the tour is already over, but everyone who's going to see him SOON... Give him a poke and etc, etc.
Hi Guys! *Hugs*
Hey Kes, hey Skyril!!
Hi Skyril and Lilie!
Hi Kestrel!
Hi Derek, I went into a Waterstones today which had Kingdom of the Wicked in the front, I asked to see the manager and directed him to the Skulduggery website with the countdown, then to your blog and the post about people releasing it early. He apologised :)
How is everyone?
know the feeling you get when standing in a high place, the sudden urge to jump...
I dont have it.
Hello, Kestrel and Sky and Lilie!
Hi Val, and Skyril, and Lillie, and Oliver!
-Skyril lol
Hahaha that made me laugh, Vlaedr.
Hi lilie
And Willow!
And kestrel
Me too..
I'm gonna get off my laptop now before I want to become a Vocaloid... Wait, it's too late. *bangs on screen* LET ME JOIN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, bye! *hugs and leaves sobbing*
Cheers, Eden!
Bye! What's up?
Bye dearest Lynxia!
Bye Lynxia and Eden! *Hugs*
I hate the week after exams!!!!!!
Bye, Lynxia!
Bye Lynx!
I want to throw something. I need to.
Throw a pillow into a wall
Wow... TALK FASTING!
Wait... I just typoed in my brain and then typed it out.
I get it from my mom.
She said, "The bag is out!" the other day, when she meant to say, "The cat's out of the bag!"
She does it all the time. It's really funny.
Yes.
So, not talk fasting, but fast talking xD
HI EVERYBODY!
I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up very well!
SORRY!
But I'll talk a LITTLE at least :D
I think I should be going, I feel like I'm a walking corps I'm so tired!
And I'm half falling asleep on my loptop.
So I gess I g2g, BYE! *HUGS*
Bye, Lilie! *hugs back*
Hey Skyril!
Bye Lillie!
*hugs both*
Did Sparks reply to you, Valkyrie V. Cain.
Not yet...
Want to keep sending her a load of emails?
That'd be quite funny...
No thanks...
Awh..
I'm going to kill Litrin.
I don't care if I end up in prison.
What spoiler did she tell you?
Why, Williw?
He likes to spread shit about me to people, behind my back. And then tells me it was someone else, I used to believe it, until I saw a conversation between him and someone.
ello my fellow bloglandians
hello any one there
Hello, Brave.
hi did i just get first
no ya on this page
Hate people like that,
y the hells this page so short it makes 0 sense altogether who else is on say i love ireland if youre on
No, you didn't, it's just you on the top of the page...
I LOVE IRELAND
He can take his stupid apologies and stick 'em where the sun don't shine, for all I care.
flame i have a horrible feeling you hat me now im not going to test my theory but im just guessing
There's only 8 comments...
Brave, ded.
you no willow youre actully the only person on this ive ever hard use bad words.....ah well people rightare like that aint that r
dobe daba doobe daba doobe don da
I could be more descriptive, if you want. I'm the queen of bad words.
what does ded mean or is it a bad spelling of dead hmmm.......nope its a sepreat word i think
Flame, I emailed you that thing for Derek.
Williw, please don't.
Dedicate, Brave.
I'll try not to.
Dedication...
ok then queen of bad words im the king of good words sowe have nothing i commen......wow
and what do u do when i ded
I'm not getting any email, Val.
and sho
adows also the king of shadows.............
Oh for God's sake, Brave, say "I dedicate this page to" and then say what you're dedicating it to.
I sent it to the Flame Phoenix one.
Oh Val... *laughs*
*pokes him in the face*
Yes?
blabe bloo bla
It's funny...
The thingy for Derek?
fine then........i dedicate this page to derek landy for writin the best books in the world i thought nothing could beat harry potter but you practiccly kicked it out the window litterly when skulduggery came i felt like throwing my harry potter books out the window....ah well
Yeah.
You could've put your address in there.. Y'Know I'm not stalkerish, I wouldn't gave googles it or anything.
Eh, I'm hoping Derek will have to email me for it.
he he he he he eh *throws harry potter books out the window and gets his freind to set them on fire using elemental magic then calls builder and asks him too build a skulduggery shrine)
ure the best derek you really are
Smart plan. *nods*
*looks into the distance dramaticly*
ima smart guy
wait u wre talkin too val...........hurtfulllllll..............still sarter than you all
Brave, I'm ashamed of you. You do not burn books. It is a crime.
my first crush was valkyrie cain ....................why is he fake?whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhy............waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
You can be "sarter". I don't know what that is.
But I'm SMARTER.
My first and only crush has only been on Matt Smith...
But of course, he's way older. And famous.
i was joking jesh i used "*"s so blahhahahahaha fine then * calls up eden to use a simble to fia the hp books* ya happy? now in going to have to burn somthing else to cook my sausage on!thanks alot it was roastin nicley*burns his desk too peices and eats sausage*
Ah, Val, still as anti-social as ever?
aww now i have no desk thanks again val
and willow for makin me burn my table
im mad at val for once again correctin me give me a brake
You're welcome!
*throws glitter everywhere*
*break.
Sorry, I'm a grammar Nazi!
i aint givin you any sausage
val and willow
Ewww, meat.
youre a vegatarian?ha this is a tofu hot dog
so ha
I'm not, I just hate handling and eating it. But, it's either that or nothing.
although i have a question..................whats tofu
ok i g2g ill be bak on mabey
What's tofu? *headdesk*
hi dark
Sorry, I get distracted easily... *looks through Skulduggery books* *scowls every time Marr pops up*
Hi Adra! Bye, Brave - tofu looks like meat but tastes disgusting, like meat.
ADRAAAAAAAAAA *tackles*
Marr?
Detective Marr?
The American one who in co hoots with Crux?
i dunno flame vegies i spus its not meat say bla if youre irish
VVVVVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL*hugs*
Valll I'm not putting my name in that letter!
okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
he he he he
bably bookus
Fine. You can switch it to your real name or something then.
has any1 read KOTW
cus i have.............not
NO.
DONT YOU DARE SPOIL
Nope.
Val, what spoiler did sparky send you?
IF YOU SPOIL I WILL TEAR YOU LIMB FROM LIMB.
I can't say it HERE.
Email?!
I'm just wondering was it the same one...
ok by by people be on soon................ish.......ly............son?
LOL Val... don't.
Bye, Brave!
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