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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How are you?
OH ok i am wonderfully brilliantly amazingly not wonderful brilliant or amazing :D
That's great! :) I like watching Barbie movies for some strange reason now. I'm amazed about how many I've watched.
hmmm that is very stranger :D great for you
ugh i keep writing stranger instead of strange curse meh dumb finger :D aahghh
I'm so tired. I should sleep. But, I can't.
you should
NOT SLEEP
STAY AWAKE
OK, then. *stays awake*
*falls over*
Oppps . . .
Hey People!
*oops, willow, oops.
Not in the mood for grammar, tonight, Flame.
Oooh im excited!!!! Tonight or tomorriw i find out how much Derek trusts me as Grand Mage *spazzy*
*is actually skipping*
Hi Zaf! How are you
I'm not in the mood to be trying to be here on an itouch with a broken wrist, either, Willow.
But we do what we gotta do, huh?
I usually do the wrong thing, as it seems, Flame. But, It can't be helped. I should sleep, but I won't. I should eat more, but thinking of food makes me feel sick.
We do xD
Im hypppperrr!!!!
Ah the hostility, I love it.
How is everyone?
Ah the hostility, I love it.
How is everyone?
HB AND EVE ARE MEETING DEREK TODAY
MAYBE A FEW HOURS.
YAY.
I TALKED TO HB. FOR LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AND IT WAS HILARIOUS. HE IS SO EXCITED. LOL.
NOW I'M HYPER.
HYPER IS CONTAGIOUS.
DID YOU KNOW THAT HYPER IS CONTAGIOUS?
EVEN THOUGH HE'S AN AUSSIE AND I'M ENGLISH. ANYWAY...I'M HYPER.
GONNA TRY TO SLEEP NOW, THOUGH.
BE BRAVE ALWAYS. <3
*HUGS EVERYONE*
OKAY. NIGHT. EVEN THOUGH IT'S 1:11AM. OH WELL. NIGHT
Can't tell anyone that, sorry.
Flame im so excited im like shaking xD god what would i be if i actually met him? Much more shaky. Prolly might...faint. If i ever get that letter i'd more then likely faint upon seeing it
Oh, well Willow, in an other lifetime I might care about the wrong choices you make, but I certainly don't in this one.
But, under the laws of what we might have as close of 'friendship', I'm inclined to ask 'what's wrong', and to tell you to get some sleep.
So I shall.
What's wrong?
Go get some sleep, too.
Hi/ bye Luce! :3
Aint nobody got time for that! :D anyone see that? hahahah
Hi & bye Luce
I'm not going to sleep until like 4 again to night, *sighs*.
Stupid leg with nine staples.
Oh, Flame. My cat had eight kittens. One had a ginger spot, it's one out of the two that wen't drowned. Does it count as ginger, if so, do I have to call it Flame, as promised, or I will I break that promise?
Well, ok Derek. I flew in from Sydney to Brisbane because I couldn't get to you when you were in Sydney and becuase I wanted to see you. I'm sorry to anyone in the Sunday night Brisbane que and you got pushed in from of by a girl wear a Valkyrie Cain coat. I was so excited when you said that you liked my name and gave me a fist bump. I got back to Sydney at 11:00 pm and I still dancing about. I hope you aren't too tired now. Oh yeah and Im glad that teen Derek would have been
Jelly.
Who is Luce? I am lost wait i think i found the nope dead end help please
gasp falls over dies becomes lively again x You met DEREK?
silent screams
Luciana Scáth, Darquesse.
Drowned?
Your kitten drowned? *sceptical look*
Am, tbh I don't mind, really. Whatever suits.
Darquesse are you an Ameriminion?
I'm going to see Derek on the 31st on oconnell street.
Which reminds me, Easons better have that fucking book in like now.
I'm so annoyed at Easons, you know that?
AH L hi bye L! :D and your kitten drowned and hello Pheenix
Yes Darquesse I met Derek and he is more amazing then he seems and he is very funny. I am still getting over the cat storey. Which reminds me - derek if you ever want to get rid of one of your cats...
Six of them*
I'm going to go before I bust into tears again, bye.
How the hell did six cats drown?
And bye, then.
awww damn cat why did you drown :P bye storm so sorry bout your kitten and i am steaming with jealousy at both of you ugh Derek is amazing and i dont get to know him
Cray's viper like eyes, glowing emerald and a shark grin that was maybe a bit too wide sent shivers down Blake's spine...'
no two drown not six haha sorry that was really inaproiate
*sighs* the downfall of Ameriminions we dont get Derek
Griffin
Hmmm??
What is a griffin? has any one said aint nobody got time for that?
seen not said
haha sry
*sends shadows randomly*
bye people :D
Is Flame still here?
Yesh I is.
Why, my good ol friend, Ivy?
Idk Val
CRAAAAP i gotta write the Cornucipia post for 3pm tomorrow my tine...shiz i forgot
Just wondering if you wanted me to, you know, email you the new chapter one for my story...
I wonder does Derek know me, like if I were to tell him who I was...
I wonder does Derek know me, like if I were to tell him who I was...
I wonder does Derek know me, like if I were to tell him who I was...
I wonder does Derek know me, like if I were to tell him who I was...
Sparky handed him a letter from me and she asked if he remembered Val V, the girl who had the party, and she said that he laughed and said, "Who, Ivy? I could never forget her!"
SO AWESOME.
Four posts damn...
*spazzes* FLY IN MY HAIR
Ugh, I wonder if Derek would know me.
I wonder..
I wonder..
I wonder..
Derek would you know me?
I bet you wouldn't.
And if you did, you'd probably think I was mean and horrible cos of the things I say about 'certain people'.
Will I tell him I'm flame?
Gahhhhhhhz
Um, sure Ivy.
I sent it to your Flame Phoenix email...
K.
There's an epic fight scene...
Oooh im wishing i wasnt in Honors
It was so great to meet Derek. He won't remember me, but he was even cooler than i thought he was going to be!
Gaah everyone meeting him
*sighs and sulks*
I wanna meet Derek...
Hola!
I've been to see Derek twice, bit to keep up tradition I'm going again for a third time.
Will I tell him who I am?
Just to mix things up, instead of standing there and nodding everytime he asks me questions.
Derek: what school do you go to?
Me: *nods*
Haha, nice.
And yes! Tell him who you are!
I would definitely tell him who I am... Except when I meet him it'll be pretty obvious, because I'll have to arrange it with him in the first place,
Wbd typing up crap
I know, right?
I'm so crashing that meeting.
Go ahead! It'd be fun to meet you!
But you can't crash till AFTER I've introduced myself and finished hyperventilating. That way I can do the same when I meet you.
Out of interest anyone here listen to Sam Tsui?
I'm THAT awesome?
And when I see you, ill be like.
'Hello, Ms Animosity. We meet again.'
Then you'll punch me.
No, Maya. Why?
Just y'know out of interest :)
Plus his version of "if I die young" is Dumbledore's death all over again. So many feels...
Hahaha! It's be funny to punch you the instant we met... But maybe not in front of Derek...
Yes, you ARE that awesome. Are you kidding? You're one of the first people I ever had a Blogland battle with, and one of the first people I met. Of course you're awesome.
My head is throbbing because I'm dehydrated!
Val, I WAS your first blogland battle. And it lasted... DAYS.
Hi MonsterMouse!
Yeah, best not in front of Derek...
Well, unless Derek joined in on the fight.
*thinks*
Actually, I'd be scared if Derek did... He knows martial arts!
Hi DEREK!
I met you at the Melbourne signing and I am one of your many stalkers! The one thing I hate about book signings is that i will remember this forever but you have forgotten me by the time you see the next person just like figure in the distance. So, to hope that you might remember me for one second longer I have posted our meeting.
1.You asked me how I was
2. I replied with the worst answer ever! good...
3. You told me my name was weird-zanyie
4. You couldn't say my name
5. You said I thought I looked good.
6. I agreed.
7. I asked you to apologize to my basketball coach for missing training.
8. You apologized. ;)
9. You said bye bye. :(
10. I said you will miss me!
11. My friend and I hyperventilated in the hall
Anyway, i also missed out on putting my sheet into the book so i slid it in the front cover!
For you to remember for an extra 30sec makes all the difference!
Zanyie
I am leaving now
Bye! Have nice days/nights/etc.
I did four years of karate.
I could take him! :D
Jk.
Bye Maya!
Val, I have to say that I love our emails.
I'm going to do Kenpo Karate (or some other martial arts, but that's what I want to do most) later in the year... I hope...
*tilts head*
And why is that?
Granted, I am hilarious...
Granted you are(how do italics work??) hilarious and awesome and random.
All the reasons I love you.
Y'know, as a friend.
My favourite was when I was an old man...
Granted you are(how do italics work??) hilarious and awesome and random.
All the reasons I love you.
Y'know, as a friend.
My favourite was when I was an old man...
*cracks up from remembering the old man thing*
And for italics, all you have to do is < i > insert text here < / i > but don't include the extra spaces.
HI!!!!
It was hilarious though, wasn't it?
And I want to put it in a story, but don't have the time...
Hi Nix.
And italics don't work for me.
HELLO NIX!
Hey, congrats on being put in the post!
NIX I HAVE A BONE TO PICK WITH YOU.
*passes over do to the heat*
It's 84 degrees (Fahrenheit) here... That is WAY too hot for me.
PICK THE BONE
Omg I would love that heat compared to the rain and thunderstorms here in Ireland.
Omg I would love that heat compared to the rain and thunderstorms here in Ireland.
Omg I would love that heat compared to the rain and thunderstorms here in Ireland.
Are you kidding? I love rain and thunderstorms. It's usually like that here. I do not cope well with heat.
Although, it's a lot cooler than yesterday. Yesterday was, like, 92.
Yay im aliiive hiya Nix
Hiya Zaf
*throws Zaf in lake*
HOLY MAP CO-ORDINATES.
I met him. And I was first in line. And mum made me keep my spot. And then he came. And I was forced to stay where I was. And then I exploded when I met him. I did not know I was this much of a fangirl. I have him a banana, for I am the Banana Lord. And he signed a rock I have him. And a skull image him. And seven books. And when I said "I'm Eve from your blog!" he said, "Eve the ROCK!" And I got photos with him. And I shook his hand. And my mum said "You're her Justin Bieber" and then we fist pumped or whatever it's called. And he called me an oddball because I kept giggling and talking really loudly.
Oh. My. God.
And now I'm going to the event!
EVE THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!
EVE WHAT DID HE SAY ABOUT ME?!??!
Hi Eve!
Hi Kal!
*jumps out of lake*
Evil Aussie....EVE CAN SEE DEREK!!!! *faints*
Dinner now, I will be back after!
*gave
*gave
*gave
My hands have been shaking a lot.
I got a hug from him!!!!! :D
Zafira says hi from America and she awaits your arrival. And would you trust her as Grand Mage?
Zaf...She seems reasonable. She seems like a reasonable person.
Gotta go!
*has now fainted again*
MY LIFE GOAL IS COMPKETE!!!! :D
*is shaking and moaning in pain irl*
I just pulled something in my back... I have to lay on two pillows juist to stop me from moaning anymore, but it still hurts
*wakes up*
oh...my...god. I did not expect that. Not at all....I thought he'd say no...he said I was reasonable...oh my god...oh my god...
I think...i recovered...slightly
Heeeellloooo???
No it isnt sorry I lost my calm...im okay i thinks...
*hugs Kal*
Hope you feel better soon, Nix :(
We were walking through the mall, and I ALMOST CRIED. Almost. Almost. I think I embarrassed my whole family. :P
Derek: I'll see you online, okay?
Me: *shaking too much*
Mum: Oh, she'll be seeing you a lot sooner than that!
Derek: *laughs* Oh god....
He laughed at all the messages I passed on from you guys. :)
I promise I'll be a lot calmer at the event, Derek! Promise! And you have to meet my brother! He wanted a photo with you, but he said he forgot as soon as I started hyperventilating. :P
Who did you pass on messages from?
Derek, you made my night. I told my mom and she was in shock. She was betting you'd say I was way too insane. I personally, am happy.
Eve, I think I screamed so loud. Sure you couldnt hear me in Australia?
You'll be getting another present today, Mr Landy :) see you in a few hours <3
If I met Derek...I'd be speechless.
What would happen
Me: Mom Derek's going to NYC!!
Mom: ok! Well ill bring you
*day of signing*
me: Derek, am I dreaming or are you seriously the Golden God?
If I don't get to see you, ill give your package to one of your people. Make sure.
Watching Alice in Wonderland I feel bit more calm
Okay, I just sat up and didn't explode in pain... yet
Go Nix!
*throws Aussie in lake*
*pulls air and brings Americaaan into the lake*
Nix, I would teleport you to Nye, but I'm afraid I've lost the privilege to call upon a Teleporter.
Sorry about that.
No need
I am now a Sanctuary doctor
Nooo!!!
*send shadows trying to get free but ends up in the lake*
baah!!! Evil Aussie
*swims*
*pulls Zafira out of the lake*
*puts her in handcuffs*
*ties her to a tree and walks off, reading a book*
Why would you arrest me?!
*glares* you do realize I'm the American Grand Mage....damned child
*tries to free self*
*glares*
I am not a child.
Oh, and you won't get free - those are especially powerful handcuffs when it comes to binding your magic.
*sighs*
what do I have to do to get you to free me?
*is very unhappy*
Freeedom?!?!?!?
*shadow walks to Eve*
*rehandcuffs Zafira* *tackles Kal and handcuffs her too*
Oh come on!!!
*sighs irritably*
val seriously I wont explode Ireland!
Aaaagh stop nomming on my hair!
*escapes her grasp and washes Kal's slobber out of her hair*
EW! GLITTER'S EVEN WORSE!
And it is MY HAIR! It's taken me two and a half years to get it down to my elbows and YOU CAN'T HAVE ANY!!!
*tackles*
NO! GET ME OFF OF THIS THING!!
*calls upon the Derek-lizard and Derek the Landysaurous Rex*
*makes them eat the unicorn*
*rides away with the Derek-lizard on the Landysaurous Rec*
HELP?!?!?
*sees few friends and they uncuff me*
heck yeah!!
*climbs tree*
landysorus cant get me!
Ew!
*frantically wipes glittery goo off nose and kicks the unicorn into a bush*
Ok that's it, little unicorn, I WILL DESTROY YOU!
*turns Darquesse and steps on it, killing it completely*
*regrows hair*
*turns to Valkyrie again*
So glad that wasnt me
*pushes air and sends Zaf into lake*
Damn Aussie!!!
* swims back out of the lake*
gah!!!
Oh! You somewhat remembered me, Derek. I feel a bit pleased.
And just saying - I didn't hyperventilate in front of you; I was perfectly coherent albeit a tad creepy.
Afterwards, however, is questionable.
Hello!
Hi Cal!
You reacted better. When I saw I was mentioned in a post, I was almost as excited as seeing Derek. Okay, not really that close, but still excited
Gtg night guys
Bye Zaf!
KAL!
Please, we don't do that
Night Zafira!:)
Special prvlages?!
You know, there can be months where Derek doesn't post. If we did that every two hundred comments, we would run out of room quicker
I'm trying to think ahead Kal. We need the room, and we can't keep doing this. If one person does it, what's to stop everyone doing it? You have something to ded to? Try and wait until maybe three more comments. You might not have noticed, but no one likes to get first anymore, so you can just wait and you'll probebly get it
Kal, he might post soon now, but in a few months he might not have time, and we'll have to go back
Kal, it's alright for you. You have chat, and most of your good friends are there. But this is all I have. This is really my whole life
Hey look! Derek edited his post!
ARE YOU HERE DEREK?! ARE YOU WATCHING US?!?!?!
It was like that when I got here Val
Awww... Darn. I guess I should learn to scroll down more often.
But hey, he said my name in his post again! :D
Kal, didn't you want to ded?
Hello Val!
Hi Calamity!
I'm not upset
Ded!
You definitely needed to spend more time at the Dymocks in Adelaide! It was a bit rushed but it was awesome to meet you! I use the term 'meet' loosely, but still...
Also, ever consider going to Singapore for a book signing?? Not sure what the reception would be like, but I would definitely go (this should be incentive enough), if it was during my holidays, of course!
Where do I find this stuff?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKJRPPA6NBQ&feature=related
Hello?
Ahaha, Nix. Ten hours?! Where do you find this stuff?
I was hoping someone could tell me!
It just keeps on... oh wow.
However you do it, it's brilliant.
I'll be back soon.
K Cal
Sorry, I'm looking at some website called Pinterest... Very distracting... The only good boards are the Geek and Humour ones :P
Back. I'll be distant, but I'm here.
I've heard of it. What exactly is it though?
WB
Some website where there's little pictures of things to look at...
Oh right. Ahaha, I had no clue, sorry.
Erm. Any plans for the weekend?
Guten tag Blogland!
and may I say I am very happy to be here right now.
Hello Izz!
*has just thought of brilliant costume if I go to Comic Con*
The TARDIS in human form.
Pinterest is like Tumblr isn't it?
Tumblr would have to be better.
That sounds like an awesome costume Val.
I'm thinking I'll add AKA Izz to my name...
What do you think?
Thanks Izz! I could pull off being the TARDIS. That lady had dark hair.
And I know, but my mumzy won't let me have a Tumblr... She's funny like that.
Val, that's absolutely brilliant. Do it and photos. Please. I'm begging you.
I think you're right, Izz, ehehe. Hmm... I don't know about adding to your name.
You should. Otherwise it confuses people if I call you Izz and they haven't the slightest idea as to who I'm talking to.
Sorry, had to go, but back now
*sigh*
you mother is silly. Tumblr is amazing! And educational!
I remember that episode well. Do fish have fingers?
WB Nix.
I admit, I was one of those hysterical fan girls in Australia. Fan girl and proud!!! It was simply amazing to see you in person, Mr Landy!!! I ended up dressing up as Val, but because of my blonde/brown hair I was half Val, half Tanith with died hair. Also, you gave me a hug. When I see you again, I will get that picture signed.
If I can go, I'm either going to be a Weeping Angel or the TARDIS...
To be honest, I'm kind of leaning towards the TARDIS...
*leans on the TARDIS*
Biting is like kissing, except there's a winner.
Possibly one of the best things said on Doctor Who.
Hello Lupin!
*snorts* A Weeping Angel would be great as well; not many people dress up like them during Comic Con.
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