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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*hugs her to teleport with her*
*flinches and teleports*
*stumble-hops in, hair askew and bedraggled*
Friend's not up yet. Her mom's making breakfast. Morning everyone.
*hugs*
Care for some tea?
*pours herself a cup to help wake her up*
*another halfly intended rhyme*
Actually, it just makes a rhyme all on its own. I just don't bother to change it.
(Hello, have we met? And I'd love a cup of tea thank you! :D)
*closes her eyes, holding on tightly*
(Hey, Hope...)
(OH ITS LAV! XD You'd think the "Hope" in your name would give it away... *facepalms*)
*slowly opens her eyes* New York...
*whispers*
Pst, it's Lavender.
I've just turned into the Wonderlandian sort.
*nods, pouring Iris a cup of tea with a smile*
Please, have a seat.
*gestures to the permanently placed table still full of teacakes, cookies, teacups and teapots*
How are we all today?
*whispers*
Pst, it's Lavender.
I've just turned into the Wonderlandian sort.
*nods, pouring Iris a cup of tea with a smile*
Please, have a seat.
*gestures to the permanently placed table still full of teacakes, cookies, teacups and teapots*
How are we all today?
*opens her eyes and looks at Kayleigh*
Are you okay?
Ah, so you've guessed it. Tea-rific.
*smiles again*
*wishes her fingers weren't so cold so she could type faster*
(@Hope HUHGRY)
(*sits down and stares at the cakes*)
*turns pale but attempts to smile weakly which turns out t be a grimace* We made it... *collapses*
*had forgotten Iris's love for cakes*
Please, take as many as you want. :)
Kas, would you care for some cakes, or will that not sate your hunger?
(*grins evily and starts scoffing cakes*)
Hmm, if I were not so sleepy and sluggish, we could have a game. After test-playing with Rhos, I do believe it will work and be more hexciting with more people.
As it is, I feel unfortunately too tired to start. Best to just relax for now and enjoy the tea and cakes.
(I'm exhausted too, I'll,probably pass out soon enough...)
*smiles at Iris*
*takes her teacup hat off, reaches in, and pulls out a book*
Oops! Wrong thing! Get back in there you.
*shoves it back in and searches around a bit*
Aha!
*pulls out more plates of cookies and cakes*
*smiles at Iris*
*takes her teacup hat off, reaches in, and pulls out a book*
Oops! Wrong thing! Get back in there you.
*shoves it back in and searches around a bit*
Aha!
*pulls out more plates of cookies and cakes*
Well, if you do and disappear suddenly, I hope you have a good night. :)
*holds Kayleigh in her hands*
*isn't sure what to do if Kay's fatigue doesn't pass*
(@Hope :/)
Kas, are you alright? Did I say something upside down?
*hugs*
(*grins at the cake* Thanks Lav!)
*blinks slowly a couple of times* Bad idea... Not recovered... Fully... *stumbles*
*smiles and dips her head to Iris, hand on her hat, in reply*
I really feel like doing it
(Don't Adra, I know it's hard but please don't, we're all here for you. *hugs*)
(@Hope I'm just hungry, that's all. Trying to avoid thinking about food.)
*holds Kayleigh and sends her healing magic into her, hoping it will help*
*pulls Noelle into a hug*
Don't hurt yourself more than you should, or shouldn't. Be strong dear friend.
*holds her gently but strongly*
(*agrees with Iris*
You're a wonderful person, Noelle. Stay with us, please.)
*blinks again* Sorry about that, I think I just felt a bit... Overwhelmed...
@Kas: Ah, sorry. I won't mention anything relating. Except unfortunatly the things on the table...
*continues to hug Noelle, wishing she were actually next to her, hugging her in real life*
Say, Noelle, how would you react if on of us suddenly popped up at your house JUST to see you and give you a hug? I would if I could, but I'm half way away from where you probably live.
*still, tries to send her hug to Noelle*
I really want to though..
Actually, it would be more like I'd hug you just to keep your arms from moving to hurt yourself more. Not forever, because I understand how you feel the need to, but just so you know I care enough to stop you from doing worse.
(You want to now but you'll probably regret it later on, please understand that talking to us is so much better! *hugs*)
Please don't. We love you and we would care so much if you left us.
*keeps hugging, holding*
(*agrees with Hope repeatedly*)
(Noelle... I'd miss you. I mean it, I really do. You're a good person. Stay strong...)
*forms some water and splashes it against Kayleigh's face*
All freshened up?
I agree with what Iris said about talking to us. Just speak to us, try to take your mind off the numbness. It may not help, but worth a go, right?
Yeah thanks...
Noelle, please. You're already so strong just by telling us. Many people probably wouldn't have the courage to tell their friend that they harm themselves. YOU tell us all of it. You give us your thoughts and feelings and now let us try to help you. Please, just keep talking. Doesn't matter what it's about.
Anything to take your mind off the numbness, pain, and hurting thoughts, even if you have to tell us about it. As long as it helps you.
*still has her arms around Noelle*
(*nods at Hope*
*doesn't really know what to say*)
*lessens the moisture, drying, Kay's face*
*slowly helps her stand agsin, ensuring she's okay*
*has also run out of thoughts*
Noelle, the choice is yours. I'll wait for your reply.
*stands slowly* Sorry about that...
Then again, I can only wait so long before more thoughts come in, but now it's just rambling.
Then again, I can only wait so long before more thoughts come in, but now it's just rambling.
Speaking your mind and all.
*still waits, hoping for anything from Noelle, emphasis on anything*
No I'm sorry for making you do this. No more teleporting - we're taking a taxi.
(*waits with Hope, concerned for Noelle*)
(You have so many friends and people who love you Noelle, just please remember that and always know that we'll be here if you need us.)
If you're sure...
NOELLE LISTEN HERE.
I DONT CARE IF YOU KEEP CUTTING YOURSELF. THAT IS A BETTER OPTION THAN DYING OKAY??? I mean, I DO care that you hurt yourself, but I get that you need it. I get that depression weighs you down like an anvil you can't lift. But it can be lifted if you have help and support. This is me, trying. Please, just no dying.
*bad time for a rhyme, I know, but it still works to get the message across*
I just
Mmph
*hugs Noelle*
Thank you. Only three words, but thank you.
*holds her, shaking slightly*
*hugs Noelle*
Thank you. Only three words, but thank you.
*holds her, shaking slightly*
(You can talk Noelle, it's fine, if you want to say something, go ahead, we're here for you. *hugs*)
(*nods at Hope*
Stay strong, Noelle.)
*whistles at a nearby taxi, stopping it*
*she opens the door and gently guides Kayleigh in*
*also agrees with Iris*
You can keep talking, or keep trying to, but know that we'll listen when you do.
*wonders what's up with her and rhymes today*
*also agrees with Iris*
You can keep talking, or keep trying to, but know that we'll listen when you do.
*wonders what's up with her and rhymes today*
*cringes while Tanya's back is turned* Thanks. *gets into the taxi, whimpering as she tries not to scream*
(JUST TO SAY, THE WIFI CUTS OUT IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MINUTES!)
*has to be distant, friend is awake*
*hugs Noelle again, vanishes due to distantness*
(Good night, Iris!)
@Noelle: But just because we're not here, doesn't mean we won't read what you say later, okay? Even if we can't respond, we'll listen.
*hugs her again*
.
How easy it must be..
Good night if you disappear, Iris.
*hugs her too*
(Noelle... I'm sorry for the way I've treated you.
Please, stay strong, stay with us.)
Easy, true, but then again, what's life without hardships? A road that leads to easy things will get one nowhere. What matters is the effort you take in life that makes it worth living. Stay strong, I know you can make it through.
*Breathes out*
I appreciate it, really. But it's easy to spout philosophy when the difficulties facing the opposing side are unknown to you.
*now has to go*
Noelle, whatever you're going through, keep fighting. You CAN make it.
*hugs her*
*hugs Kas*
*disappears*
...
>.<
(*gently hugs Noelle*
I'm here if you need or want me.)
*Feels impulsive even more+*
Not many of us do know, Noelle, so it is hard to understand your side completely, but we're all here as best was we can, which is at least a start.
-Zaf
(....
:/)
*hugs Kas tightly*
-Zaf
(@Zaf *is hugged and sleepy*)
It's so much easier to slice and feel release
(@Noelle easier than what?)
A lot of things may be easier, but it doesn't mean they are right.
-Zaf
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Goodnight
(You are alive, Noelle, and that is always a good thing. Good night!)
Good night...
-Zaf
(I think I'll be going to sleep now. 3 am...
*gently hugs Noelle and Zafira*
*leaves*)
Hi...?
*curls up quietly in a corner*
(*returns because Danni*)
(Hi, Danni. Hello, Alastair.)
(Sleepy...)
*huggles Kas warmly*
You should sleep.
Alastair, are you okay...?
ROSE!!!
(How are you doing, Danni? How was work?)
(Yeah, nearly 4 am and poof so good night!)
No. No, I am not okay.
Goodnight.
Loki! *runs towards him then stops, looking away*
Goodnight Kas
(*looks at Danni*
*leaves*)
Goodnight Alastair.
*hugs Kas warmly*
Goodnight, you.
Oh this is...wonderful.
What do you mean, Loki...?
You're unable to look at me.
*glances up at him, her eyes red rimmed*
...
What happened to you, love?
Don't 'love' me, Loki... You know where we stand..: where I stand... That's why I'm like this...
*sighs* So why do I even bother coming on?
I don't know... I need you, but I'm not allowed... I can't be with you. Because I don't want the twins hurt. I'm sorry...
Rose will you just stop? That's always your excuse, you think that you're a bad person, you always do. It gets tiring, if you were going to hurt the twins, they'd be able to defend themselves.
I don't want to even risk it, Loki. You don't understand. I can't fathom what would happen if they got hurt!
So you expect them safer without you? That is not happening.
I do. I do believe that they are safer with their father, who has trained for thousands of years, you knows magic and can fight better than me.
Goodnight, Zaf.
*poofs*
(Hello.)
Bethany: *nods* I think so...
Liliana: And my lack of decent morals...
(Hi. Msd if I pass out again.)
*kisses her gently, smoothing down the clothes*
Onwa: *grins*
And my lack of positive emotion towards anything other than tormenting Silente. Speaking of which..
(Hello, Jaimie. *she hugs her tightly*)
Bethany: *kisses her back* Are you alright?
Liliana: Hm?
(*hugs back*)
I am.
*smiles, cuddling against her*
Onwa: Perhaps we could invite her for a visit. Show her the lower quarters
*eyes shimmer with malicious glee*
Bethany: *she holds her close* Good... So will you be putting on some clothes?
Liliana: *she shakes her head* No, Onwa. We are happy here without them.
*nods*
Yeah. Right.
*pulls on some underwear*
Onwa: *looks slightly upset for a moment then regains composure*
As you wish, my Queen.
Bethany: *she smiles, kissing her forehead*
Liliana: Do you think they would approve?
*presses against her, smiling back*
Onwa: *grunts*
Presumably not.
Bethany: I love you.
Liliana: And then they would get Phaestra involved.
I love you too.
*smiles*
Onwa: *sighs*
Which is unfortunate.. however this is our realm, we control it.
Bethany: You're perfect.
Liliana: Indeed, but it would be a lot of hassle for little gain.
*shakes head*
Not really.
Onwa: *sighs*
As you wish it my Queen.
(*yawns* hello darlings
GUESS WHOS SEEING BIG HERO 6 LATER!!!)
Bethany: You are. I promise.
Liliana: Do you understand?
(hi Soph)
( Hey Chloe, you by any chance?)
*shakes head, kissing her lightly*
Am not.
Onwa: *nods*
(*grins* maybe Jai
how art thou?)
(I'm..*shrugs* You?)
(im tired but good
*frowns* that doesn't sound very good....)
Bethany: *she kisses her back* You are. You really are.
Liliana: I know you would like to play with them but you have to think of the consequences.
(LOVE THIS SONGGG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjeuBmdpIdU&index=2&list=PLpusEa8rA2BtmiXtCtqSMKEZMQriuTinG&shuffle=65)
(I will be back soon.)
(*shrugs* Lots of things dont sound good..)
*hugs her tightly*
I wish.
*looks over her tattoos*
I'm sorry..
Onwa: *sighs*
I hate consequences.
(wanna talk about it?)
(Nah..I'm just...ignoring the issue.)
(okay *nods* do you want to continue from last night?)
(Sure. Uh..what did Chris last say?)
(wolf said that he couldn't go back, and chris said 'b but why?')
(Nm found it.)
MrBBWolf: B-because I...I c-cant..I-I've b-been hurting y-you..
Chris: no you haven't *frowns* I let you do it
MrBBWolf: *shakes head*
S-still..
*shifts in the straw bag*
Chris: *with pleading eyes* please come back....I need you...little Lilith needs you....ive seen the way you look at her and how she adores you
MrBBWolf: *blushes slightly*
Sh-she's too y-young to ad-dore anyo-one..
Chris: *shakes head* no she isn't...she loves you. how will Inky explain to her when she is old enough that her dad is no longer around? Ed isn't there no more, she needs you
MrBBWolf: *hangs head*
E-Ed isn't th-there bec-cause of me..
Chris:he was already not right in the head...Inky feels all alone. she cant afford to lose you too
MrBBWolf: *watches him*
B-but..
Chris: she doesn't blame you...I don't blame you *brushes his cheek with his own thumb* please come back
MrBBWolf: *closes his eyes, smiling slightly at the scales*
*nods hesitantly*
O-okay..
*looks at the sack that he's in*
Th-this has mice in..
*frowns*
(Hello.
*May or may not be ghosting*)
(Hey Gemmy! Don't ghost! We can try finish the damn Jes x Anna x Cole thing!)
(Finish?! it's not going anywhere xD
Sorry I wasn't on yesterday, I went to a friend's house all day)
(Hi gem!)
Chris: *frowns* that's no good *offers him a hand and smiles* come on, let's get you home
(Andddddddddd I won't be on a lot today, I'm going out with Collette and Keiron at 1 so yeah.)
(It's fine :)
MrBBWolf: *takes the hand, climbing out the sack, covered in bits of straw*
(Well if you want to continue then sure.
Hello Jai and Chloe)
(Chloe, wanna continue?
Oh, and kitten report: 3 are still alive. They're getting big. They've started trying to open their eyes.)
(How art thou?)
Chris: *grins* look at you *picks pieces of straw off him*
(Oh that's good Jai ^.^ I'm glad)
(They are actually adorable.)
MrBBWolf: *looks at all the straw*
Oh...oops.
(I'm fine Chloe. Had a great day yesterday. We watched 6 movies.
I missed out on Mario kart though because they didn't hear the door)
(That's adorable ^.^
And that's great gem ^.^)
Chris: *laughs* come on
MrBBWolf: *takes Chris's hand*
*looks at his own sodden clothes*
...I d-didn't pee my p-pants I sw-wear..
Chris: *grins* I believe you *squeezes his hand reassuringly* are you ready ?
(@Chloe wanna continue the wolves rp?)
MrBBWolf: *nods*
*frowns*
W-wait!
*lets go and scoops up the battered old teddy bear*
*blushes*
(Oh right
Okay ^.^)
Chris: *tilts head* is that yours?
(Gem, you start?)
MrBBWolf: I-it..it w-was my m-mother bef-fore she..d-died..
Chris: oh...I'm sorry *huggles him tightly *
(ok...)
Jesa - *Growls loudly at Cole and pushes him away to the back of the cave, away from Anna*
Cole: *growls and pounces on top of jesa*
MrBBWolf: *hugs him tightly back*
Annabelle: *watches the two wolves, backing towards the exit*
Chris: she must have been a beautiful woman, they say boys take after their mothers
MrBBWolf: *blushes*
Th-thank you..
Chris: it's true *tugs his hand* we should Go and et you all cleaned up
(Ah bugger
I'm being kicked off the computer
I shall be back tonight however)
(Bye Inky!)
(Bye Chloe, sorry I poofed...
It's just me and Jack in the house the now.)
(Aww. Jack Jack!)
(He's adorable...
He has a birthday party at his friend Emily's house. He's the only boy going :3 he's a little player :P)
(xD playeeeeeer. Bet he gets all the babes ;)
(That he does :3)
(I think there is 15 girls going. And he's the only boy.)
(xD oh my. Player indeeeeeed. 15:1)
*Leave a cuddle labeled 'KAS ONLY BECAUSE ILY' on it, and another one for J labeled 'BECAUSE J WILL GET JEALOUS-not really but just coz'*
*curls up somewhere warm and tries to sleep, despite her lack of heat*
(*gently rubs Danni's arms*)
"You're a terrible person"
I know that, Rach. I know.
But you didn't have to remind me.
*cries*
(You aren't a terrible person Dan!)
(Yeah Danni, you're not a bad person.
Do I not get a hug?)
(*cuddles Ge-
Oh
She's talking to Dan*)
(*Cuddles Jai anyway*
I have to go. Dad wants the laptop...bye...)
(*cuddles gem*
Bye!)
(Hey...
*cuddles Danni*
She's lying, you're a wonderful person.
Eyes... hurt.)
Nerves
All around
Fear..
Hey, Noelle!
Fear?
*hugs Noelle*
(Hello?)
(("Every human being has a basic instinct to help each other out. It might not seem that way sometimes, but it’s true.
If a hiker gets lost in the mountains, people will coordinate a search. If a train crashes, people will line up to give blood. If an earthquake levels a city, people all over the world will send emergency supplies. This is so fundamentally human that it’s found in every culture without exception. Yes, there are assholes who just don’t care, but they’re massively outnumbered by the people who do."))
Hello. :)
I hate mood/atmosphere questions . . .
@Kas: Where's that quote from? :) I like it.
The problem is, though, that your instincts to help each other out coexist with a ton of other instincts, so the helping-instincts don't always surface on top. The other problem is that just because people WANT to help doesn't mean they know how to.
*that our instincts
I hate mood and atmosphere questions because I never know what mood and atmosphere is created, and when I do work out what mood and atmosphere is created, it's all stuff created by events and what characters are feeling, and you can't analyse any of that stuff out of the language used, so you're just sat there like 'meh I'm so glad I don't have to do English next year'.
(From The Martian.
A guy gets left on Mars. A lot of people on Earth try to get him back alive.)
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