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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OKAY. Distant. Searching for my dedications. *hugs everyone* I love you all so much.
I have to go. Granny is making me kill flys. I hate doing it. Just because her other better grand daughters take pride in killing them, doesn't mean I do. Goodbye!
*hugs L*
See you Willow!
*hugs Willow* Talk to you later!
OH MY GOD. Hellboy, you told Derek to write that on his arm????? LOL, I thought it was a tattoo! :P
I just found an old dedication to me...Again. ;_;
How many of these are there!? *hugs everyone again* NOW I REALLY MISS LYNX. </3
I'm going to like, leave. Bye!
See you Flame.
Bye, Flame!
No one talking?
So quiet~
I HAVE FOUND 12 DEDICATIONS.
Yay!!!!
Hospital again for me this morning.
I love my f**king life!
Explain please Em?
Well I few nights ago, I collapsed due to a spontaneous pneumothorax to my lung and had spent the night in the hospital.
And then when I work up this morning I couldn't catch my breath so I was brought back into hospital.
The two best ded's I've ever seen, if I may say.
Thankyou, Hel, for mentioning me, and I am really disheartened about that little girl's fate. That's too young. And that boy, Reuben... I hope he learns, or learnt, to come away from those things. Before he gets beyond help.
I love you, Luc :') Thankyou for writing such a nice ded for me. You shower me with way too much praise, really. But I am happy that I have helped this much, happy that you think so highly of me. The feeling's mutual. About you, that is. Damn, that makes me sound like I love myself. Moving on.
I can't wait until the day that you come to Adelaide, or I come to Sheffield, and we go to a theme park :P It will be an amazing day.
*hugs* Poor you.
Hello everyone. (:
Yeah. I am in pity party land for another while now.
The joys!!
MEMERALD!!!!!
*tackles*
Something is up with the comments?
Thanks Hellboy. I hope he does too.
Jesus what a greeting Eve lol
Heya
Sorry, I might be a tad bit busy, wrote a short story and blogging.
And Emerald, I really hope you get better!
Eve :) Hiya! So, wait, did you see that on his arm today? Didn't you go before I did?
Heya people who've arrived, cya people who are going!
Luc! I think the ded book is a great idea :D I think it would be good to scan it in and show us the pages as well.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I was so freaked when Kallista told me you were in hospital!!!! Youre akaaaaaaay!
*gives Memerald a purple banana*
*hugs HB* I look forward to that day. :3 I am taking you to a theme park even if it kills me! Cx
I love you, too! c: Thank you, for everything.
*hugs Em* I don't know what to say... :(
Em was in hospital?!
Is this just a week where minions go to hospital?
Ah I've been better Eve, I'm not out of the woods just yet.
Cheers for the nanner!!
Lu *hugs* nowt you can say. It's a fact now, this is happening and I'm just gonna have to deal with it.
And cheers for the best wishes Ellen, they mean a lot.
@Hellboy
He had an event at 1:00. It was actually just for the school, but I got tickets :D And he was there, taking, and I saw the writing on his arm :)
Loki dokiiiiiiiiii. I think I want to tie it with a ribbon. Because I knot and unknot ribbon when stressed... :)
Hello/goodbye, to anyone that came/left!
Em are you still in hospital?!
And if anyone is wondering why I'm like freaking that a load of people were In hospital, so was I. Like, from Sunday to Wednesday..
No worries. Just read the skulduggery pleasant books while you get better. ;)
WHY FLAME?!
No I'm back at home thank god but I'll be going back in, in another day or two.
That's too bad, Em :( I hope you get better fast.
...Awwww he had the writing on his arm? I don't suppose he pointed it out or anything? WOuld have been cool.
Broken wrist and I have nine staples in my thigh going up into my groin area..
Ow, what happened?
*hugs Flame and Em* You'll get better soon!
Night everyone!
...why have comments slowed down...
Fell off a bike in skate park and handle and went up into my leg...
Night Hel! *hugs* Cya later!
Night, Hel! *hugs* Talk to you later! :)
Night Helena.
I finally learnt how to get a profile picture.
Flame, that sounds...dangerous...
The image in my head is...gory.
Thanks Lu but as I said when I get out of the woods in the next few weeks then I'll be trying to do a jig.
*pokes HB*
It was...
Well I hope there's no scarring.
*pokes Luc back* How's the knot tying going? Why are you stressed?
There will be a big scar, as far as I can judge..
I lost my ribbon. >.<
I have so much work to do...And my brother is just...Eurgh.
I should probably do some chores...
I'll be distant. *hugs*
Jesus Flame, I hope you heal up grand.
I just realised how difficult it'll be to talk to you, Joe, when I am back at school... >.<
It's depressing.
Damn, that sucks. Let's hope you don't another one.
Anyways, I have to learn how to use blogspot properly. It's confusing.
Night Luciana, Flame and anyone else I haven't mentioned.
Night, Ellen! ^-^
Don't worry, Luc, I'll just send messages to your FB, and we'll keep in contact over that. I'll talk to you when I wake up, and you start going to bed, and when I get home from school (and you start to wake up). Should work out fine.
I have to go ._. It's 11pm.
I hope so...I always have to go really early when it's school. >.<
*hugs tightly* Thank you so much for today. I love you! Talk to you soon. c:
So cute!!!!
I'm happy for you Lu, you as well HB
*hugs back* You're welcome. Love you, too :)
Cya all!
Took you long enough...
just kidding!
Though You must trust us minions to not to take the spots of the prizes by claiming we are these people.
Bye, HB!
*laughs at Em* We're just friends, you know? :P
Yeah sure *wink wink nudge nudge*
Totally believe that.
What the...??
What does that mean Zaf??
Honestly, Em. Me and HB are only friends. ^-^
Yeah I get ya Lu
;)
Honestly, honestly.
Wait, crap. I'm not meant to be here anymore *runs off*
Uhm...im not sure i think i meant to flip on my rp page
EM!!!
Ok.
*smiles with a cheeky grin on face*
Ok I believe ya.
Yaaaah:)
Jk...
*laughs*
Night, HB! Get some sleep! :P
Bye HB!
Em i spazzed last night hehehe
I should go eat...
I get my results in 5 days...
Why did you spaz Zaf???
That sounds like a plan Flame.
Cuz Eve came back and told me that Derek thought I was reasonable for Grand Mage :D trust me I'm surprised you didnt hear my scream
Nothing for me to eat though...
Oh wait! Pot noodle...
Hm...
I don't think so.
Well we'll see how reasonable he thinks you are when I tell him that you've blown up Ireland, several times.
AND
Have tried to kill a sick woman on several occasions as well lol (me!!)
ZAF! *hugs* THE INSANE ONE THAT'S SUITABLE FOR GRAND MAGE.
You werent sick then, and Andrew commented on my post to the Facebook page this....weird comment to me made no sense ill post what he said in sec
*hugs Luce* see I knew it!!!
Sorry, I'm a tad slow. ._.
BECAUSEHBANDDEREKAREPERFECTOKAY.
Andrew's freaky comment to my spazzy post on the fb page someone decipher this?
^ Then again, he called you his favourite, sweetheart, his personal stalker and, uh, wasn't there another thing?
Oh yeah, he put your character in his freaking book.
Zaf, he's being an idiot. He's referring to the fact that everyone thinks that Becky is Derek's favourite. Though, I believe Derek loves you all equally. I mean, look what he did for HB for me. <3
Thats what I thought! I didnt get it. No character was in a book that was Zaf. Sadistica was in the 10 Times The Awesome. I mean if I was in KOTW someone would have slipped and to,d me by now
No, he was referring to Harmony in KotW.
That's what he said to Becky, though...
Zaf - is your last thing on the Facebook page Tortora? BECAUSE IF SO, HELLO!
And hello there in general!
Who is Harmony?? I dont care if it spoils just tell me,
Yes Calamity it is xD hence why I had a moment upon Sadistica
And Em! I'm glad that you're able to get on here, and I hope that you get much, much better.
That's annoying.
He might not EVEN have put her character in his book.
I cant tell until i get KOTW i said to Andrew i have no idea what he talking about i dont have KOTW hence being Ameriminion
Well I'm pretty much bed ridden Cal so I don't have a lot more to do.
And as I said, I'm not out of the woods at all.
*tackle hugs Em*
PEOPLE DO STILL SAY BEDRIDDEN!
*notes down to point it out to HB*
*hugs everyone* You're amazing.
The story of how I met Derek is on my blog, with pictures. Check it out!
Luce who is Harmony email me if ya must
Harmony Blake, Becky's OC. Appears in KotW.
Now I know...oh wellz! I git Sadistica xD i wouldnt ask for more. If Zaf was mentiobed i'd be shocked.
OH MY GOD IS THAT BECKY'S CHARACTER???
Wow...
*places Emmin volcano*
See I know I'd never get Zaf mentioned unless Derek decided someone needed to explode hence Zaf...
*explodes England*
exploding coubtries and people
I'm going to tell Derek who I am, but he won't know me...
Flame you meeting him?
Flame, if he knows who //I// am, I'm sure he knows who you are!
Guys, NINJA PENGUINS!!!
*attacks*
Yeah, the 31st.
Derek, you have three choices!
Have my character Mahogany Reen in one of your books:
Name: Mahogany Reen
Age: 19, almost 20.
Magic: Elemental
Gender: Female
Appearance: Mahogany has long light brown hair and blue eyes, warm expression. Wears colours like faded red and brown and faded white. Always dresses casually, except when she is expected to dress formally, in which case she would dress in the most beautiful dress you've ever seen. She's funny like that.
Personality: A kind girl, she truly is, loves to patronise bad guys despite the fact that she'd be younger than them. If a close friend yells at her, she'll look away, but if it's someone other than that, she'll suffer from chronic grinning for an hour max. She doesn't mind seriousness, but hates to see friends upset, and will do lots to cheer them up. She hates to use magic in an act of violence unless it is absolutely necessary. Loves to use magic to make life every bit easier and more fun.
History: Elemental magic has always come easily to Mahogany. Her family and their friends watched her as she grew up, and were absolutely astonished when she threw her kindergarten teacher into the sandpit without even touching her. She had been four years old at the time, and even in her adorable innocence she had been kicked out of kindergarten....and then primary school.... Her family decided to homeschool her, but she barely paid attention and spent her time reading the dictionary and sending her pet fish into shocking water tornadoes. It still lives. She refused all offers for jobs in the Sanctuary, and the only work she's ever done is helping her friends and teaching kids how to spell. She isn't exactly bound to her country. Like Eve, she just ends up anywhere.
2. Have someone called Eve in one of your books!
OR
3. Ignore this comment completely!
Lucky xD
Eve brilliant idea!!
Where are you seeing him on the 31st Flame??
Hello! I feel like a murderer now.
O'Connell street, 6pm. I recall you telling me you were going, too?
I thought that was on the 30th, not the 31st though?
Derek I give you 4 choices! Muhahaha
1. Have my character Zafira Kerias in one your books
Name: Zafira Kerias
Age: appears 24 (is like...older way older
Appearence: Long black hair tall has armour she wears to battle other then that she wears Necromancer robes but has clothes she bought from Ghastly under (black as well)
Magic: Necromancy
Weapon: Scythe from dead Cleaver, and a knife
Personality: never gives up, violent when needed, can be real nice to others if she likes you
Occupation: Grand Mage of America by sheer luck (you dont have to have her Grand Mage if you choose)
History: works secretly helping the Temple in the east coast try to take over Ireland. Nobody in the Sanctuary knows not even her Elders. Is believed to be trying to get Dreylan Scarab out of prison again before he croaks, parents tried and arrested from war crimes
2. Shake your head muttering im loco (insane in Spanish)
3. Ignore this
4. Continue ignoring and eat Eve's bananna she gave you
NOT 69 *giggles*
And, I have to go dress alll my Bratz dolls. I'll be back very soon.
*walks off wondering if she should put them in leather or silk*
And, I have to go dress alll my Bratz dolls. I'll be back very soon.
*walks off wondering if she should put them in leather or silk*
I'm asking Derek to cameo me in book eight.
What does 69 mean?
Still in shock he said I was reasonable...
*thriws Em in lake*
do not change that damn Sanctuary Agent! I have a right Ireland tried to kill me
.....
*laughs*
Uhm.....irs
Twoppldoingthedirty
I AM STILL TREMBLING BECAUSE OF EARLIER.
Its a number is it not?
What...?
I'm back.
L! did you get to meet Derek?
Pssssst, L I know what it is.
Zaf lol
Ow, don't make me laugh. I'm in pain.
Yes, I wonder what he did with the banana....
Im going to be uploading the Derek event on YouTube tomorrow, just wondering of anyone's interested in watching it?
*if
Eve he probably ate it...but did he worship the bannana lird?
Em.....*tackles and handcuffs* haa!!!
No, I didn't get to meet him. ._.
I'm an Englandiminion, anyway.
He was in Adelaide today/yesterday.
He met Eve. *points to Eve* and Hellboy! AND HELLBOY IS JUST PERFECT. <3
Eve i cant wait that long *sobs* i wanna watch!!
What's with my newly found love for Barbie films?
*pokes Flame* Hahaha. Good! :P
GUIIIIIIIIIIZZZZZZZZEEEEEee.
We need to have something at the end of every comment to convince Derek to go to Sheffield. Would anyone mind helping me think of something to write? You don't have to put it at the end of your comment, but it'd be nice. ^-^
Course, Eve.
Derek needs to meet me, he'd be amazed how calm I hope to act if i ever get to meet him
*tugs at handcuffs*
Damn you Zaf.
Haa!!! Revenge Em....revenge...
*takes to America and personally locks you in the Gaol*
see this Necromancer gets revenge ill get Derek next...
Em are you going?
Ow!!!!
*holds onto ribs and chest*
Your dead Zaf.
Just bought skulduggery pleasant kotw from a local wh.smith before the 30th! Was disapointed with them for releasing it early yet was excited and started getting looks from the people watching me jump up and down in happiness. Already read it all and OMG amazing!
Yeah I am Flame. I can't wait!!!!!!!
It's the 30th not the 31st, well that's what I thought.
Hmm
I'll be distant, looking at dresses.
Yay oh and Em good luck getting out
It's the 30tg, yeah. Sorry.
I'll be the one with a slight limo and a red cast.
Limp*
30th*
OH a cast sucks sorry :P
Ah it's not that Suckish.
I get Derek to sign it.
I'm sure I'll reconigize you lol you'll know me, I'll be the one who will look like death lol
We have to get a picture together lol
Such underestimation. That's what will get you into trouble you damn necromancer.
oh my gosh awesome you keeping it forever right?
GOLDEN GOD...
Please come to Sheffield next year. It'd mean the world to me. And I want you to sign my arm. ^-^ I'd be forever grateful. <3
How will it get me in trouble?
OH i had a great idea ok bring a tatoo pen to the signing and have him sign my wrist with the tatoo pen :D forever signed by Derek Landy
@Me, darquesse?
*calls out of the Gaol cell*
Ow Zaf!!! I'm in pain, get me out. Please.
hmm? what?
Why does everyone know about my fear of crane fly's? It's not at all funny, to send me a email with moving pictures of them -_-
*glares*
nope you can suffer
*turns to Cleavers*
if she's dead then take her out
*sits and watches Em suffer*
Your an evil cow lol
hahah i feel like every one of Derek's minions is evil in some way he has all brought us together
I dedicate this page to, Derek. You seriously think I'm reasonable which to me makes you awesomer!! (dont you dare make that ego bigger) i promise i will save Dublin if i explode Ireland!
Okay, coz it takes a while to upload it, and I want to know I'm not doing it for nothing :)
Can't upload it NOW, Zafira! It's 12:36am and it said "602 minutes"!!!
http://evetherockblog.blogspot.com.au/
AHHHHH my dog is eating me i have to gooooooooooooooo heop me !
Just the story and pictures if you haven't read it :P
I feel so uncomfortable advertising my blog :P
Was that comment at me? The one about keeping something?
Awww Eve start now when you make up it'll be done
*unpicks handcuffs before picking the lock and kicking the door off*
I'm not in the mood for playing Mrs Nice guy Zaf
Finally, she's stopped texting me!
I might go write...
*shadow walks the hell out*
niiice tree
*shadow walks to the Temple*
SORRY.
I was reading the comments from the picture to the spammage to the deds... :P
I have to go for dinner, I'll be back later.
Bye Willow.
I can't, my dad turns the Internet off when he goes to bed :(
Hey!!!!
So who's going to see Derek tomorrow or is anyone??
*shadow walks next to Em*
Eve my parents have no idea how to turn off the wifi. They can turn a conputer on and off
*points at Zaf*
You leave me alone.
I have almost 8K words worth of dedications...
Em....
*cries*
(i cans Skype in bout an hour
I am back!
I was made to murder fly's again.
Sorry Willow
Heya, Willow! *hugs*
How is everyone?
Excited!!! Watching THG this afternoob
Question-
WHY DO PEOPLE DEDICATE TO ME!?
I've found so many dedications to me. :s
Bbpm
I havent dedicated in ages..
Teaching my cousins how to shuffle is so hard.
I can't shuffle..
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