I'm sitting in my hotel room in... where am I? Melbourne? Adelaide? Wherever. Anyway, here I sit, tapping away at my laptop, about to go to bed and I figured I'd drop by and say hi.
So, y'know... hi.
The tour continues to go well. In fact, it's going great. Brilliantly. The response has been incredible, with so much energy and enthusiasm at each event. Signing queues have been massive, which is slightly less cool, because I just don't have the time to chat to each person as much as I'd like to, or even sign all of their books in some cases. Next time I'm over I'm going to INSIST that more time is left for signing. Some of these Minions-with-funny-accents go through an awful lot to get to me- some have been driving for 7 hours, some have even FLOWN in... The least I can do is have a chat and sign whatever they have. Sometimes that's just not possible, but I try my best.
I've met so many people from this Blog and the Forums and the Facebook pages (and the old Bebo page! Which I must reactivate... maybe... The Bebo page was DAUNTING because of the amount of comments and emails I'd have to answer every time I logged in... Every time I opened the Bebo page I'd spend HOURS there... no such thing as a quick dip in and out...)
Where was I? Oh yes, meeting a load of people I've only seen online. That's pretty cool, to be honest. I had no idea, for example, that Nixion or Calamity were Australian (well, maybe I did have an idea once, but I'd totally forgotten it). It's always so weird when I meet people and realise I know them from somewhere online- it's like we're old friends, and yet we've never met...
Another nice thing about being on tour is the amount of hyperventilating teenage girls who arrive in front of me. I swear, if Teenage Me ever found out what Adult Me is confronted with every day on tour, he'd be so insanely jealous... You're all hysterically funny and quite, quite odd.
When I get home I'll post pictures of some of the cool stuff I've been given (really, you'll have to see them to understand the coolness of some of your fellow Minions), but suffice it to say that I'm really glad I only packed half a suitcase worth of stuff- because I'll be going home with a LOT more than I came with.
Right then, just a few things before I go... According to the Facebook page, some stores in the UK and Ireland have already released KOTW. Naughty, naughty stores. On its OFFICIAL release date I'll put up a special Spoiler blog where you can discuss it here openly, but until then, please keep doing what you're doing and don't spoil it for the others. I'm very grateful to you all for the restraint you've shown so far.
Because of the fact that some schools are back early, some of the Irish times have been changed.
Thursday 30th August
Public Signing: Easons, Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge, TIME CHANGE FROM 12 noon to 2PM start.
Friday 31st August
Public Signing: Dubray Books, Market Cross Shopping Centre, Kilkenny, TIME CHANGE FROM 2PM TO 4PM start.
And one last thing- the competition winners from, ahem, last year. Yes yes, it's taken me ages to send you your books, but now you're also going to get a signed KOTW too, so, like, yay...! But I need you to send your names and addresses to us again, because SOME of you, hilariously, decided not to include your real name the last time, and instead insisted that the books be sent to your online taken name... which would have confused the nice people who deliver the parcels. Also, I know that at least one of you have changed addresses since winning, so we're gonna need an update.
So, send your real name, and your real address (and also your online name so I'll know who you are) to this email:
kids.marketing@harpercollins.co.uk.
It's the only email address they could find that wasn't being used for anything else... Sorry...
EDIT:
Here's the list of winners, in case you've forgotten.
Miss Arianna Dark
Skulduggeryaddict
Octaboona
Asteria Wing
The BookNommer
Necros
Andrew
Silke Gronau
Lauren Longbottom
Mar-Chu
Valkyrie V
Kallista
Thalia
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«Oldest ‹Older 4001 – 4200 of 4893 Newer› Newest»*screams and collapses to knees* ed! Come back! W we can talk *goes hysterical*
(HeWwo Loki)
I'll be a little later than 2. I've got some work I have to do, and I've got to ride home...
*the Ed from modern day appears covered in blood* Future me told me what happened
MrBBWolf: *backs away from Inky*
I-I'm s-so sor-rry..
MrBBWolf: *watches the bloodied Ed*
Bethany: I will... Should we go now?
Liliana: And of course, you cannot go wrong with bread.
*looks up at ed, teary* e ed ?
Yes Inky? Can I see my kids yet?*walks up to Wolf, the blood is still fresh* So, you ruined my marriage?
*feels ill*
Ed no! Don't hurt wolf!
Where did the blood come from?
You have to book an appointment.
Onwa: Fresh bread.
MrBBWolf: *backs up*
I-I..n-n-no..
(*hugs Adra*)
SILENCE INKY. *appears to calm for a second* the blood is of no concern to you *follows Wolf* yes you did
MrBBWolf: D-don't s-speak to her l-like that..
*growls and turns into semi wolf form* don't hurt him *gets up and towers over ed*
*walks right up to Wolf* what will you do?
*looks up at Inky* Go on then, stop me
MrBBWolf: *shrinks back slightly, holding Inky's kids close*
I-I d-d-don't want t-to have t-t-o hurt yo-ou..
*picks up ed and moves him so that she stands between the men*
*stares at ed with hard eyes* whilst you have been gone, wolf has helped with the kids
MrBBWolf: I-Ink-ky i-it's f-fine.. D-don't...j-jus-stt-take Te-egan and B-ben..
You wont hurt me Wolf
*is picked up by Inky* You will have to kill me to stop me *jumps forward*
*voicd is low* no wolf...let me handle my husband
Bethany: Okay... Should we go and book an appointment?
Liliana: Of course.
I I can't kill you,,.
If you cant kill me you wont stop me *throws energy at Wolf*
*nods*
Okay..but..Clothes first?
Onwa: Good. Fresh bread is one of the best experiences in life.
*intercepts energy*
MrBBWolf: *yelps, diving to the side, curling around the kids to protect them*
TAWNEE!
*the energy vanishes before it hits Inky* *runs at Wolf*
I'll try. I promise.
Taw: *runs in with cora* what's happening?
No! *knocks ed out of the way*
*falls back* *jumps back up and runs at Wolf from another direction*
MrBBWolf: *scrabbles up*
*carefully shoves Ben and Tegan into Tawnee's arms, bolting through the door to lead Ed away from the girls and the kids*
*appears behind Tawnee* Wolf, you run and leave your kids and her here blue energy gathers ready* come back
Taw. *tries to juggle the babies and sets them in a cot*
*runs after ed and wolf*
Taw; +cries to self, remembers the note gar had left*
Taw: ed...this is madness, stop
MrBBWolf: *turns, looking at Ed*
D-don't..
*a mad glint is in his eye* It is not madness Taw, I'm sorry. Don't what Wolf? *smiles*
Ed...please stop...what can I do? I'll do anything
No Inky, you made your feelings clear
Taw: do you think inky will let you see her kids after this?
They are my kids too Taw, she must
MrBBWolf: *swallows*
E-ed..L-lets t-take this outside..?
Fine Wolf *appears outside*
MrBBWolf: S-stay here..
*walks outside to join Ed*
Ed no! *shouts*
Wolf you idiot *runs out, leaving taw^
*Appears beside Wolf* I want you to suffer *appears next to Taw and takes Lil*
*lil cries*
Taw: bring her back! *wants to go but can't leave the kids*
MrBBWolf: E-ed?!
*waits for him to reappear*
appears next to Wolf and Inky holding Lil*
*growls* give her back to me!
MrBBWolf: LILITH!
*steps towards Ed*
*grins* No Inky. Another step Wolf and you will regret it
I th thought y you loved me?
MrBBWolf: *freezes*
*closes his eyes*
I d-didn't want to d-do this..
*starts making Ed incredibly attracted to him, the type of attraction where if they say jump you jump*
I... I do Inky *looks at Wolf longingly* Stop... p...please
MrBBWolf: Give me Liliana back Ed..
*boosts the attraction even more*
Wolf d don't... *lookss like she may cry*
*Plops down*
ands Lil over to Wolf* anything f... for you
(Hello Adra)
*cant look*
(*hugs Noelle gently should she wish to be hugged*)
MrBBWolf: N-not until h-he gives her b-back..
MrBBWolf: *cradles Lilith and completely drops the attraction, stepping back*
Bethany: Yeah, sorry... *her hand glows white and the bars of the cage bend* *she hands Silente some clothes from a drawer*
Liliana: It is?
*looks at ed* ed?
*puts the clothes on quickly*
Thank's..
Onwa: *grins*
Amongst other things
*shakes head* Inky, you let him....
I didn't...he does what we want...I can't prevent him
MrBBWolf: I'm sorry.. I c-couldn't let him h-hurt her to h-hurt me..
*looks hurt* y... you *slowly vanishes*
Ed! *cries and falls to the ground*
*appears in the bar and doesn't stop drinking*
MrBBWolf: I..I'm s-sorry..
*shakes head, placing LIlith next to her, tears in eyes*
I-I-I'll g-go..
W wolf.,,I have to find him *runs off*
*approaches the bar *
*gingerly looks in*
*Is very drunk surrounded by empty glasses*
Ed? *approaches him* I I'm so s sorry *tears run down face*
*doesn't notice her he is too drunk* *keeps muttering about revenge*
*reaches out and touches his shoulder*
*stops muttering and looks at her* *his eyes are full of betrayal* You let him
MrBBWolf: *cradles Lilith*
*walks back in, placing her in her cot*
*writes a note for Inky, Tawnee, Cole, Chris, whoever finds it really*
I'm sorry. Your hospitality is extremely appreciated however I feel I may have overstepped my welcome. I'm sorry for all the trouble and distress I've cause. Inky, I know you'll be a brilliant mother to Lilith. Please, care for her and if she asks of her father, say it was Ed. She doesn't need to know about me. I'll miss you all gravely, and I'll never forget any of you, especially Lilith.
Your sincerely, Mr Branded By Wolf.
*leaves his hat with the note on the kitchen table and leaves, head hung, tears streaming down his face*
I d didn't *cries* p please.,.come back to me,,,I w want a fresh s start....l let's go t to Paris....
No Inky, no fresh start. Not this time
*Mercy is stood behind Wolf* What are you doing?
Chris: *walks I to the kitchen* hello.,,what's wrong?
Bethany: You're welcome.
Liliana: Indeed.
W what h have I done? I I'm sorry... *runs out of the pub in wolf form and into the woods*
*Appears behind Wolf and Mercy vanishes* Wolf, wait. Listen to me, please
*kisses her gently*
Onwa: *smiles*
MrBBWolf: *glances between Ed and Chris, backing up, swiping at his eyes*
I-I-I..I w-was just g-going o-o-out..
*is backing towards the door*
Wolf, wait please. I need you to look after Ink, Ben and Tegan. Please. You will make a great father
Chris: wolf? What's wrong? *looks concerned*
MrBBWolf: *shakes head*
I-I've ruined her l-life! Y-you stay..l-look af-after Lilith f-for me.. p-please..
*is crying again*
*twiats the door handle, flinging the door open and running*
(Deleted comments?)
(Hello.)
Chris: wolf! *runs after him* please come bak
(In my opinion, InkyTC seriously need to break up with EdTC. He's a horrible person who keeps treating her awfully and she needs to learn to let go before more people get hurt even more.)
*appears running with Wolf* No, I am going, Inky deserves better, you looked after them while I was away, please. Look after them *vanishes one last time*
I'm sorry for poofing earlier. My dad came into my room and took my phone while I wasn't looking.
It's password protected, he just wanted to deny me access.
Well... hello.
MrBBWolf: *runs faster, stumbling a little, sprinting*
(@Kas Rp that didn't fit.)
(Hey Kas!
And I understand star but inky is a werewolf and ed is her mate, the have te bond and she won't let him go)
(Hey Kas)
MrBBWolf: *stumbles and falls*
*blinks, looking for Ed*
No..nonononononono..
(Hello Kas)
(And that is Edtc over, done. I hope Wolf looks after the others and my roleplay days are done)
Chris: *roars* come back here now!
*totally doesn't have about seventy picture of book pages on my phone :P*
Actually
no
probably closer to a hundred
wtf.
(@Inky: Well, in that case, werewolves have a really sucky system of bonding.)
(It was fun jack *smiles*)
Chris: wolf, calm down
MrBBWolf: *is shaking, wide eyed*
*whispers*
I-I've..I've r-ruined I-Inky's l-life..
(I got the inspiration from this wattpad werewolf story I read)
(Aye, it was fun Chloe)
Chris: *goes over and huggles him* shhhhh....no you haven't
Ed was a bit...nutty
(*huggles jack* thank you sweetie
You've been a pleasure to roleplay with)
MrBBWolf: H-he w-w-was her m-mate..
*is shaking more*
Bethany: *kisses her back* I'm sorry for not liking the tattoos...
Liliana: I really do love you. You know that, right?
(Tis ok Chloe sweetie, it has been fun roleplaying with you. I am still here to talk though, just not roleplay)
(:) )
(I am vaguely wondering what the benefit of these bonds are.
I mean, I know they exist in nature as well (well, assuming that swams really do mate for life and it's not a myth), but it just seems so impractical.)
(*stares at Ed and Inky*
Oh.)
*smiles*
It's fine Beth..I should've asked you first.
Onwa: *smirks, eyes playful*
Doesn't everyone?
(I'm assuming there must BE advantages, but like - ?)
Kitten stuck his foot down on 204-208.
(Yay *huggles tightly*)
Chris: *holds him tightly * shhhhhh it's okay...inky doesn't blame you *strokes his hair*
MrBBWolf: *shakes head*
I-I c-c-can't l-look after th-them..I-I've ruined th-their lives..i-it's better that I-I g-go..
:/
*hugs Noelle*
(*hugs Adra*
*huggles Chloe tightly*)
Chris; please don't leave *oleads *
(Noelle...
*hugs gently*)
(I be off, bye)
(Byii sweetie)
(Bye, Ed...)
MrBBWolf: I-I h-have to..
*hugs Chris tightly*
I-I'm s-sorry..
*disentangles himself, standing up*
*hesitates before pulling Chris up, pulling him close and lightly kissing him, blushing furiously*
*gently brushes the scales on his cheek*
i-I'll m-miss you..
*turns to go*
(CYA ED)
Chris: is momentarily shocked*
W wait *grabs his arm*
Bethany: No... It's your body.
Liliana: Perhaps.
(I will be back soon.)
MrBBWolf: *looks at Chris' hand on his arm almost mournfully*
*looks at Chris*
Y-yes..?
(OKAY SOPH! *SALUTES*)
But still..
Onwa: *smirks*
I..I really do love you too.
Chris: I I want you t to stay *keeps hand were it is* I won't forgive myself if I let you g go.,,. *pulls him close*
MrBBWolf: *pauses, then rests his head on Chris' shoulder*
I-I have to l-leave Chris..
Chris: *tilts wolfs chin* what if I say no?*narrows eyes*
MrBBWolf: *swallows*
T-then I-I'll have to d-disobey y-you..
Chris: you have to stay *kisses gently* for me...and your daughter
MrBBWolf: *blinks, kissing him gently back, blushing bright red again*
*shakes head, tearing up again*
I-I've only c-c-caused p-problems Ch-Chris.. I n-need to go..p-please, l-look after Lilith f-for me..
Chris: I won't let you go *huggles tightly* inky isn't mad...she's told me how great a dad you are to lilith...she's lost ed...she can't lose you too
MrBBWolf: *shakes head*
Sh-she's lost Ed b-because of m-me..I-I've caused the p-problems Chris..I-I have to g-go..
Chris: no! You can't leave! *shouts* it's time for you to act like a man and face your responsibilities, not run away from there *stares at him in the eyes*
MrBBWolf: *flinches, stepping away, crying again*
*looks speachless*
*turns and runs, again, making Chris hate him by polarizing his attraction ability, enough so that it'll repulse him*
Chris: *tries to resist but fails*
*growls* don't come back
*his heart aches whilst he says it*
MrBBWolf: *whispers*
I won't..
*disappears into the trees, knowing the repulsion wont wear off for about an hour, by which point it'll be too late, he'll be back in his hut in the graveyard far away and Chris will be back with Inky*
Chris: *growls and walks in the direction of his old swamp* people.,,.who needs them
He hurt me...that's why I've lived alone for centuries
And I will keep living like that *sits ontop of his old rock*
*the aching feeling grows*
MrBBWolf: *keeps running, already missing his hat*
*poor, tattered old hat*
(Time Skip?)
(Chloe,
Just to say Gar and Vik will come back sometime...
Depends on when I want to RP again.... Anyway
Story wise,
For them to come back Tawnee and Alys need to find a way to open a portal to hell
I don't know how that's going to happen...
You'll probably think of something (maybe :/ )
*pops back out for Rl because that's where we belong for now* )
(Okay ^.^ )
Chris: *olays a dramatic tune on his fiddle*
(Okay rhos
Ill try to think of something)
MrBBWolf: *is curled up in his hut, sopping wet having run half the way in a river to hide his tracks and scent*
*counts the seconds and finally, finally the hatred Chris feels drains away*
Chris: *starts to hate wolf less and less until his feelings return*
*stops playing and frowns* oh no..,,
*runs out of the swamp and runs off in the direction wolf headed*
*shouts* wolf!
MrBBWolf: *curls up tight, shivering, exhausted*
*he must've ran at least five miles to get here*
*his graveyard..*
Chris: *notices the river*
*notices the slight disturbance*
*realises someone had been in there* wolf?
*jumps into the water*
*swims in the direction of the current*
MrBBWolf: *starts drifting off, sat on his straw bag, leaning against a wall, shivering and crying silently*
*wonders if Inky has found the note*
*probably*
,chris: *gets out of the river*
*shouts* wolf? Please...come out
MrBBWolf: *frowns slightly, thinking he hears Chris*
*shakes head*
*not possible*
*his hut is at the far corner of a graveyard, hidden in shadow*
*the graveyard is very overgrown, wolf wasn't there to keep it neat and tidy*
(I am back.)
Bethany: Don't get them removed if you don't want to... I could learn to like them?
Liliana: It is rather surprising.
Chris: *walks through the grave yard*
*summons fiddle*
*starts playing a tune*
*walks towards the hut*
(Hey Soph :)
You shouldn't have to..
Onwa: *smiles*
It is, isn't it?
MrBBWolf: *jerks awake*
*that's definitely Chris*
*panics, worming his way into the straw sack*
Chris: *continues to play a romantic, soulful tune *
*stands at the entrance * I know you are here
MrBBWolf: *closes his eyes, heart beating much faster than usual*
*stay's hidden in the straw sack*
*which is kinda obvious considering it's the only thing in the half-collapsed hut other than a small teddy*
Chris: *sighs and walks in, banishing the fiddle*
*kneels next to wolf * I know that's you,,,,I am so sorry for not getting here sooner
MrBBWolf: *shifts slightly*
*pokes his head out of the sack, straw stuck in his hair*
(Hello, Jaimie. *she hugs her tightly*)
Bethany: It's just a big change, that's all... We won't go.
Liliana: I never thought we would end up together.
Chris: oh wolf *pulls straw out of his hair* what are you doing here? Was it me? I'm sorry for shouting ....
(*hugs tightly back*)
You sure..?
Onwa: *smiles*
I never thought I'd end up with anyone, what with the lack of my own body.
MrBBWolf: *shakes head*
Th-this is m-my home..
Chris: *looks around* surely not...wouldn't you prefer the cottage ?
Please come back home.... *looks sad* it hurts when you aren't there.... I ...why did I start associating with others ? *looks at the floor* it hurts so much.... *cluthes own shirtI
MrBBWolf: I-I've lived here f-for as l-long as I can rememb-ber..
*frowns and gently hugs him*
I..I d-don't want to hurt you..
Chris: *huggles* then please ...stay with me.,.please come back
We can be happy
I can. Make you happy
MrBBWolf: I..I c-can't Chris..
Chris: *lets go* b but why?
(Must go now
Nos da!)
(Nos Da!)
(*hugs Jaimie, smiling*
Hey...)
((Tonight will not be a pleasant night, it seems.))
*Curls*
When someone says 'curls' I am reminded of Quavers (really nice crisps (you call them chips?) that are like cheese flavoured and crunchy and in little curls http://kellys-expat-shopping.nl/files/2014/01/quavers-6-pack.jpg ).
I like Quavers.
*hugs the NoelleQuaver*
(...because I've had nothing but a sandwich to eat in the last 27 hours, and won't be eating for another 9 hours.)
Hello, Noelle and Star.
*also curls up*
(Just watched Maze Runner👌)
Kas.
:/
You need to eat . . .
Ooh. Another Quaverperson. :P
:)
No spoilers please.
Was it good?
MSD.
(Course not Star! :P It was amazing, but (as is the same with most books made into films) part of the plot changed completely and so much was cut out! Otherwise it was great. I take it you haven't read the books?)
No, alhtough I own the first book. :) I bought up whilst I was reading the Stormlight Archive, though, and it's going to take me a while before I can read anything else because every other book seems so rubbish in comparison. XD
(I saw that. Meh. *hugs Iris*)
(Ahaha, I know what that feels like, even now after the Skulduggery Series I just don't know what to read! The first day after I finished TDOTL we had private reading in our english lesson and I was told to get a book from the library. Of course I found absolutely nothing that interested me in the slightest. In the end my friend chose me a random book and I went back to the lesson and opened it to the first page. It read; Chapter One, Playing with Fire. And that chapter title just set me off crying... 😁)
(@Star I told you. I can't eat now. And I slept for a while today, so I probably won't even sleep till four and will feel hungry till then.)
(*sighs* I thought it was better than "meh". *hugs* Wanna continue?)
(Sure.)
*the flames all around flicker and die*
Kingsman. It's a spy comedy.
Sounds good, is the cinema far? I could teleport if you want.
(Adra, are you okay?)
(Noelle? *hugs her gently*)
Teleport? Will that hurt you? I have a car...
No, I'll be fine, I've recovered from the shot wound now thanks... I think...
Okay, do you know any cinemas we could visit?
Nope, I've been here just over a month, I'm pretty sure you know this place better than I do! *shrugs*
There isn't a cinema here, I don't think... We'd have to go to America. Can you teleport that far?
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