Wednesday, August 22, 2012

No Place Like Home

Sitting in my hotel room, waiting for a radio interview... and then I'm going home.

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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Helena Ember Sky said...

Cool. Can I be a 15 year old free-lance for the Australian Sanctuary?

Jophiel said...

Sure! Any particular abilities????

Jophiel said...

Hello????

Jophiel said...

The young girl looked at the detective and away again. She couldn’t stand to look at a skeleton when she was guilty. She looked at his partner. Valkyrie Cain, she snarled in her head. She longed for the shackles to be off. If her hands were tied behind her back with rope or even ordinary shackles, they’d all be dead. Well maybe not the skeleton, he has a way of avoiding death. First with Serpine, then Vengeous, then the Faceless Ones. She doubted that she’d live long if the skeleton was around when she killed Cain.
Bide your time, the voice in her head thought.
“Well, Miss Rose,” Pleasant said in his velvety voice.
“Death,” She said then added, “please” after the stern look from Cain.
“Okay then, Death. I believe you know about the murders of Elizabeth Time and Magnet Cannon.” He asked and if he had a face, she would have bet he would have raised an eyebrow,
“Of course, who doesn’t?”
“Well, we have evidence to believe that you are responsible for their murders.”
She looked shocked but inside she cursed. Three hours ago I killed them! Three hours and they know it was me! “I’m sorry but. . .” She trailed off, conjuring tears into her eyes. She looked at Cain and continued in a very practiced, yet convincing voice. “They were like family to me and you think that I killed them?”
“Yes, and don’t do that voice with us. We found the recordings of your voice like this.” Cain pulled out a tape recorder and press play.
“Please, they were like family to me!” The voice said in a saddened tone. “Yeah, that’s good enough!” The voice sounded chipper again.
She cursed again. “That wasn’t me,” she insisted in that tear swollen voice again. “I swear! You can bet my boyfriend’s life on it!”
“Well, we don’t believe you.” Cain said in a humorous tone. God was she annoying. “So we have someone who is going to watch you,” she continued and the door opened to reveal a fifteen year old kid with brownish-blondish hair. He had blue eyes and to lighten her mood, it looked like he had a cowlick.
“Hi, Death Rose. Should I call you Death, or Rose, or Rosie or. . .” He trailed off, looking uncomfortable.
“Death will be fine, thanks.” She said, smiling. Damn the teary voice, she thought.
“Well Death, you won’t notice me at all. I’ll be watching you closely at all times. And, just to be thorough, if you do see me, I’ll be erased from your memory with this,” He held up a metal cylinder, about the size and width of a pencil, and had a black symbol carved into it. There was a button on the top, “I’ll be erased from your memory and this conversation will be wiped.” He clicked the button and everything went black.

Luciana said...

There are so many new people...

*frowns*

*hugs new people* Hello. I don't remember if I've talked to you, before, my memory is off at the moment..

Eve the ROCK said...

Hehe, yeah, we got three newbies. Death Rose, Eden Threatening and Stilskin Brave.

Jophiel said...

Hi! I think I spoke to you before. . .


Bah! My mind has been erased again!

Jophiel said...

I'm not a newbie remember!

Eve the ROCK said...

Oh, right... Yeah :P

Jophiel said...

See! Hahaha

Eve the ROCK said...

Well then, we have Eden and Rumplestiltskin

Eve the ROCK said...

:P Sorry, it's just that you changed your name :P

Luciana said...

So many newbies...

Not sure what to think of them.

I'll probably like them.

I like most people.

This Brave guy, though. I dislike him...And I don't care who knows. He irritates me.

Sorry if I'm distant. I'm doing some work, looking for a prom dress and plotting...

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Hi every body

Jophiel said...

I'm writing a story about me and Eden and Hel!

Helena Ember Sky said...

I need a formal dress. *gags*

Um, I'm necromancer, adept and elemental. Very good at fighting.

Jophiel said...

Your back!!!!

*Runs up and gives Eden another atomic hug*

Luciana said...

http://img.alibaba.com/wsphoto/v0/458451160/Free-shipping-wholesale-retail-baby-blue-Chiffon-Short-Mini-Cocktail-Party-Evening-Dress-Prom-Ball-Gowns.jpg

http://i01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/910/803/462/462803910_839.jpg

http://www.merpherl.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/T/AT0058.jpg


These three dresses are my favourite, so far.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*kicks Eden in face* Why did you whack me in the head?!

Uilliam Kinsella said...

That's a great story death I wonder who the boy was * winks at death*

Jophiel said...

I like the third! That's SO what I'd wear!

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I'm sorry hel * looks innocently at hel * I really am

Helena Ember Sky said...

I like the second and third one L.

Jophiel said...

Hehehehehehe!



You'll like it! You're like a scary spy/stalker/Men-In-Black guy!

Helena Ember Sky said...

*scruffles hair* Apology accepted.

Luciana said...

*sighs* These won't have the exact one I get.

These are just inspiration.

But they're so pretty...

*sighs again* I wish I was pretty.

Helena Ember Sky said...

Death, when do I come in?

Helena Ember Sky said...

L, how many times do people have to tell you? You ARE pretty.

Luciana said...

I'm not pretty, though.

I know I'm not.

I just wish I was. *shrugs* Oh well.

Jophiel said...

You are pretty L! And Death is going to Australia now! She's at the airport!

Helena Ember Sky said...

YES! *hugs Death*

Luciana said...

*shakes head* I'm not.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

*Fixes hair and smiles in mirror to make sure I look good*
And L braves alright when you get to know him

Jophiel said...

YOU ARE! COME ON! I'M NOT PRETTY ANDI STILL GET BY FINE! YOU'RE PRETTY! YOU'RE GOING TO PROM! I NEVER GET TO GO TO THEM! I ATTEND AS A LONER AND END AS A LONER! THAT'S ME!

Jophiel said...

Yeah, Mr. SillySkin is awesome!

Uilliam Kinsella said...

His my partner in the death story * hi fives death*
The closest thing I've been to prom was when my school organised a dance to celebrate me and a few other people winning the all Ireland credit union quiz

Jophiel said...

Nice! *Hi fives back*

Luciana said...

Everyone in my year is going to prom.

I'm not pretty. I'm not beautiful.

*rolls eyes* Brave p*sses me off. There'll be people I like and people I dislike. He's made me dislike him and I'm far too stubborn to change my mind. Especially right now.

Helena Ember Sky said...

I went to a year 6 formal.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Just so everyone knows I'm not just a pretty face but it still is quite good looking isn't it

Helena Ember Sky said...

I'm sexy as f*ck. Ask anyone.

Eve the ROCK said...

I'm just waiting for the occasion when I get to wear a pretty dress like those ones... For now I'll just look at them :)

Uilliam Kinsella said...

The only time I've seen any of the girls in my class was at at our communion and confirmation cause I go to a country school

Helena Ember Sky said...

The only time you've ever SEEN them?!

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Yeah most of them are Tom boys and one of them just wore white pants no dress to our communion

Jophiel said...

I've got to go to bed now! Bye!

Helena Ember Sky said...

I'm a tomboy but I occasionally wear skirts.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

So you death I'll email you later * presses button so death doesn't remember this conversation*

Helena Ember Sky said...

See you Death! Can you post the rest of the story please?!

Jophiel said...

Give Eden a parting hug

Jophiel said...

Yep!

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Yeah I want to see more of that mysterious boy with the cows lick * winks at death*

Luciana said...

I ALWAYS wear short-shorts, skirts, playsuits, dresses, long tops and sometimes jeans. ^_^

I can be such a girl, sometimes... *grins* It's fun.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

hi guys eden i they captred me erlier and no one was on my team where were you

Uilliam Kinsella said...

* hugs death * goodnight it's the middle of the day in ireland

Luciana said...

Bye, whoever's leaving! *huggles*

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Sorry I had to go out to dinner I'm sure you handled it fine

Helena Ember Sky said...

He lost *grins*

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

eden isnt it true that alot of irish girls are tomboys

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Damn it so close one minute

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

hi luciana

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Kinda if you live in the country like me then yes

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

any hoo.....

Luciana said...

*frowns* I didn't want dedications...

*grumbles about dedicating and walks off to dedicate anyway*

Helena Ember Sky said...

So Death? The story?

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Brave where in Ireland do you live

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Hel deaths gone to sleep

Eve the ROCK said...

I always wear a t shirt and jeans. Always. For example, today I was wearing a t shirt and jeans, and there was a party, and so I changed into a different t shirt and jeans.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

ya same i live in the country although theres two girls in my class praccticly live for pennys

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I live in wexford

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

thts astalkerish question

Helena Ember Sky said...

PENNYS??!

She SAID she would post it!

Luciana said...

Someone else take dedications!

I have to go get ready. >_<

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Near Wexford town but on a farm

Luciana said...

My best mate lives in Wexford...

*goes off to get ready*

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

i live in the west of ireland

Eve the ROCK said...

*sigh* I used to be a tomboy, like, when I was eight, but I want to be a bit of a girly girl now. Except that my friends won't let me. They don't talk about that stuff, and Wind promptly informed me that girly girls were retards. *rolls eyes good-naturedly* Except for Shady xD She's the only one I can talk to about certain stuff :P

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

on a farm

Eve the ROCK said...

Yeah, I give my friends crazy nicknames behind their backs :P

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

look i designed a smiley loo at it

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it is cool right?

Helena Ember Sky said...

Girly girls ARE retards.

Helena Ember Sky said...

No offence intended.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

hehehehehe its cool
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Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

some one answer me is this cool

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Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

eden u there im from the west

Eve the ROCK said...

Well, I hate to tell you this, Helena, but that is pretty offensive.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeden

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

ya helena thats just mean

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

so basiccly she called you retated thats mean

Eve the ROCK said...

I just hate it when people say "no offense" when it is inevitable that many people will be offended by your comment.

Helena Ember Sky said...

Well I'm SORRY. *gets in a huff*
*goes to sit in corner*

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

eden

Luciana said...

*waves hand in the air* I'm not a retard. And I am a bit of a girly girl, sometimes...

*rolls eyes and walks off to decide what to wear*

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

ya i hate when people say "no offence but thats cool"like why do they use "no offence"

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

cat fight using magic!!!!! ding ding

Helena Ember Sky said...

I said "no offence" 'cos the girl girls I know are retards. Your girly girls may be different. YOU may be different!

Eve the ROCK said...

It's alright Helena I'm not actually offended xD Think what you like

*tosses a toothpick at her*

Where are you going, Luce?

Brave, that's not what I was saying...

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

im weirdly crazy

Helena Ember Sky said...

*smiles*
*catches the toothpick* *starts cleaning teeth*

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

eve are you australian

Eve the ROCK said...

*is horrified* Why would you use a toothpick to pick your teeth?!!!

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

and whats youre taken name

Eve the ROCK said...

Yes, Brave, I am Australian. Why?

Eve the ROCK said...

My taken name is Eve L'Keet.

You know, if you're about to use me in a story, you should know that you need a person's permission.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*shrugs* *starts breaking toothpick into little pieces*

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

cause in youre pic its sunny

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hey Stormy!

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

im not eve

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

bye bye*shadow walks*

Helena Ember Sky said...

Bye Brave.

Eve the ROCK said...

Hello Willow!


Uh, Brave, I didn't take a picture of a giant rock. I got it off Google :) Bye Brave

Drew O'Connor said...

Bow down crazy mortals.

Emerald Melody has arrived!!

Heya everyone.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*curtsies*
Hiya Em.

I unfortunately/fortunately need to leave now... *sobs*
Night everyone!

Willow Storm said...

Hi Emerald! You feeling better?

Flame Phoenix said...

Emerald!

I have news for you!

Helena Ember Sky said...

FLAME! *jumps on head*

Flame Phoenix said...

Go ring Easons, Like now.

Do it!

Dont ask questions!

Willow Storm said...

Night, Helena!

Helena Ember Sky said...

*steps onto shoulders*

Flame Phoenix said...

Hey you.


Hi willow!

Drew O'Connor said...

Tell me why!! I'm picking up the phone now!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Yeah night... in a minute.

msd.

*taps Flame's head* Hey you too.

Willow Storm said...

Hello, Flame! You feeling OK?

Eve the ROCK said...

Mem!!!!!!! Hi!!!!


Bye Heck!

Flame Phoenix said...

Because they rang menlooking for my address to send me my two tickets and I said I already have some so theyre might be some extras!!!

Go! Just ask!

Gooooo!

Flame Phoenix said...

Gogogogogogogogogoooooooo!

Helena Ember Sky said...

*cries* Not guys.
*climbs off Flame*

Flame Phoenix said...

I am. ;)


Hi Eve.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*Night.

What are you Flame?

Flame Phoenix said...

Bye Helena *hugs*

Flame Phoenix said...

I am OK.

Helena Ember Sky said...

Oh, good. *hugs*

*looks at clock* Wow, it's late.

*chucks everyone a flower*

Drew O'Connor said...

FLAME I FUCKING LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He took my name and number and will give me a ring back when the tickets come in!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*HIGH FIVES FLAME*

Flame Phoenix said...

*shrugs*

I do what I can, Emerald.

Drew O'Connor said...

*points to Flame like a rockstar*

Your a legend!!!!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

O.o Em you confessed love

Flame Phoenix said...

*points to Em*

Why are we pointing?!!!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Woah!!!

* faints* Em gonna get me in trouble earlier! O.o damn it!! Sucking up is life skill

Drew O'Connor said...

Cause I'm just in the throws of excitedness.

Zaf I could love Barney right now and not give a shit lol

Unknown said...

Good Evening Derek.

I was so disappointed when I discovered that you were in Brisbane City Queensland Australia without me meeting you. You truly are a great author. You have inspired me to one day become an author like you. I'm already saving to go over to Ireland and see what it's like over there. I'm in love with Dublin and I have never seen the place in my life. Next time you come over here, we must sit down and have a coffee. Thank you for all the entertainment your books have given me. (:

~Cameron~

Helena Ember Sky said...

I agree whol-heartedly Cameron.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*whole

Unknown said...

Woo-hoo. <3

Eve the ROCK said...

Hi Phoenix! *Bird Hug*


Hi Zafmira! *Pacific Hug*

Eve the ROCK said...

Hi Cameron!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Cameron, I'm fom Canberra, he didn't even VISIT us here! We're the CAPITAL!

Unknown said...

Hello!

Unknown said...

Helena, you cut? (;
Jks, that must suck hard.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*hugs Eve*

Hmm....Em you better not get me murdered in a short story

Derek I swear I never did what Em shall tell you!!!

Luciana said...

Hmmm...

He might hate me with the length of that e-mail.

Poor Zath. *sighs* Bless him.


Hello, anyone that arrived! Bye, anyone that left! *hugs everyone*

Helena Ember Sky said...

F*ck you.
Nah man, sucks so hard.

Luciana said...

Eve. E-mail.

Helena Ember Sky said...

Woah it's nice to speak Aussie again.

Unknown said...

I see how it is </3 *Heart Broken*

It would.
I would like hang myself

Flame Phoenix said...

*sits down chuffed*

Willow Storm said...

Sorry, I went and got myself breakfast.

Helena Ember Sky said...

Man, would we do that?

But having a coffee with him, that'd be sick.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*who

Flame Phoenix said...

Lucianna, why are you emailing everyone?

Unknown said...

I probably would. Hah!

It would be!! Would be awesome. Unravel all his future plans! Would be totally AWESOME

Flame Phoenix said...

Aussie speaking.... Haha.

Eve the ROCK said...

Huh. Helena is bilingual.

Okay Lucy Anna :)

Luciana said...

I'm not e-mailing /everyone/.

Just a few people.

About something important.

Zath sidetracked me when I was getting ready...

I might just find a pair of shorts and put them on instead of this skirt...Hmmm

Unknown said...

It's genius language. You must not underestimate it young padiwon.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*explodes Em*

Helena Ember Sky said...

Cameron, you're full out man.

Totally awesome.

Flame Phoenix said...

Did em just desert us?

Shaylin Adams said...

heyy people!!!! and cameron ;)

Eve the ROCK said...

Wait...Phoenix, are you telling me you speak like we do in Blogland in REAL life?!!

...wow.

Unknown said...

Helena, we could become buddies. I could see that happening.

Helena Ember Sky said...

Eve, I'm multilingual.

I speak English, French, German and Aussie.

Eve the ROCK said...

Hey Alexandra!

Unknown said...

Hey Shaylin (;

Flame Phoenix said...

The 12 weeks the austrailians are away I never heat from them.

Eve and Nix I hear from.. That's it.

Oh and Helena.

Helena Ember Sky said...

I could too man, I could too. It would be sick! By the way, I once tried saying "rad", never doing that again. Ever.

Willow Storm said...

Hello, People Who Came!

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Shaylin Adams said...

im a aussie but i only comment occasionally :(

Drew O'Connor said...

No I am here!!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Aussies!!! O.o Em exploded I exploded her

Unknown said...

Haha! Why not?!

Flame Phoenix said...

Oh Eve... Yeah... But then again, not really..

Lot more cursing and slang... Then our own language..

Helena Ember Sky said...

Thanks for pretty much forgetting me Zath.

Helena Ember Sky said...

*Flame! Flame!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Zath's in my head. Messing around.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Hi I'm back the farm dwelling cows licked 12 year old Irish guy Eden threatening * bows for applause*

Flame Phoenix said...

Like, legend, man, shift, meet and ride are said alot...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*lays in sun by lake*

Unknown said...

Australian Language as slang that you guys would not get. Like Dunny. Or... Well yeah thats all I can think of at the moment

Helena Ember Sky said...

Cameron, it just sounds so stupid. Dare you to try it. Say "that was so rad" out loud.

Willow Storm said...

My Grandfather is disappointed, because I don't have a Clare accent. We have an accent? I never noticed.

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Flame Phoenix said...

Helena, I could never forget you. But you did only start commenting everyday... Like two days ago?
Or was I away from the blog that long?

Eve the ROCK said...

Huh. That's interesting. I talk so much different when I'm not typing. A lot less "I know exactly what I'm saying at this very moment"

Unknown said...

Oh damn, that's scary man. Real scary.
@Helena

Helena Ember Sky said...

Totally.
@Cameron

@Flame
Yes, but I commented at least twice every week!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Im tired

Unknown said...

Agreed. Who's your favourite character in the book?
@Helena

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hey Cameron. What's your e-mail?

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