Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Book Charts and Breaches

Ah, my Minions...

As some of you are aware, KOTW was released early in some parts of the UK. Mistakes were made, I am told, and by the time news got out, it was already too late to do anything. Our official release date had been breached.

I was told all about it. I shrugged. Hey. It happens.

While this tends to mean very little for the overall sales of the book- the same amount of people are going to buy it, after all- it CAN mean that a new book doesn't get to rise as high in the book charts as it otherwise would have, and so doesn't get discussed in the media, and so more people aren't made aware of it...

For example, if a thousand people intend to buy a book the first week it's out, then a thousand sales will move it to a certain spot in the chart. But if five hundred of those people manage to buy the book a week EARLIER, then those sales are spread out over two weeks, and so it doesn't reach as high.

A breached release date can mean the difference between a best-selling book and a NUMBER ONE best-selling book, which is what all publishers are looking for.

Me personally? I'm not OVERLY bothered. Death Bringer was a number one bestseller last year in the UK and Ireland, and that's enough for me. Like I said, I wasn't too fussed at the idea that a few thousand books has been sold before the release date. So what if I didn't reach number one twice in a row? Did I really care? Nope, I didn't.

Which doesn't mean I wasn't utterly delighted by the news today that DESPITE a breached release date, KOTW is now the number one book for young adults in the UK- so thank you, Minions! (I haven't been told how we're doing in Ireland yet, so I'll hold off my extra-wide grin for THAT moment...)

The reader reaction to KOTW has been wonderful. I know a lot of you were stunned by certain events- of which you are free to talk about in the Spoiler Zone post below- and I know some of you would have quite liked to throttle me upon closing the book, so I want to thank you for investing so much of your faith and emotion in these characters. All I can say is: prepare yourself. You have, I assure you, seen NOTHING yet.

And speaking of the final installments, here's a link to a short thingy I wrote for the Tesco website...

http://booksblog.tesco.com

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Jophiel said...

But it was still annoying!

Nixion Strange said...

It was between me and another person. This is just basically spam

Jophiel said...

But it gives him more of a reason to say something because I ain't getting off my knees until he says something

Jophiel said...

Spam? Spam? Are you kidding me? Spam?!

Mayan said...

You don't need to make an argument/debate out of everything!

Jophiel said...

Thank you! How are you?

Nixion Strange said...

You know, when I first came here, I actually showed a little respect for other people, especially ones that had been on for a long time.

Jophiel said...

Well nix, you ain't acting like that now!


GRRRRRRRR!
*Eye starts twitching*
God! I am annoyed now! I am leaving!
*Throws the iPod away still on knees*

Mayan said...

Okaaay... Bye Tyler!... I think?

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Mayan said...

None of us are...
But I think she's gone now Nixion so yeah...

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Mayan said...

Or not...
Anyway I shall be VERY distant Bye-ish!

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Helena Ember Sky said...

Hmm... An argument...

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Nixion Strange said...

I don't want you to think that about yourself

Jophiel said...
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Nixion Strange said...

Called that your times?

Jophiel said...
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Nixion Strange said...

So? Who cares what others think?

Mayan said...

Hey Helena!

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Phoebe said...

Hey everyone!!!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hey Romantic!

Death, they're all idiots unless you've done something terrible to them. Life goes on. You'll always be better than them.

Jophiel said...

I dedicate this page to all the misfits out there! There is no point taking the easy way out! Have a go a try!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hey Phoebe!

Mayan said...

Wait a second... So are you two still saying stuff like that you are "beginning to hate each other?" If you aren't then that's good :D

Jophiel said...

Doubtations are high right now

Chase said...

Morning everyone

I had to be the bringer of bad news at this hour of the morning but Em was taken back into hospital this morning, her stitches had become infected and some had split the early hours of the morning.

So she's in getting them repaired and then we'll find out the damage soon.

Just thought you guys should know since she cares about you all so much.

Jophiel said...

Maya...

Phoebe said...

What are we argueing about this time? * sighs *

Nixion Strange said...

Oh Em...

Jophiel said...

Why does em have stitches?

Phoebe said...

Hey chase

Phoebe said...

Oh... god, I REALLY hope Ems okay..... or will be.

Jophiel said...

I have got to go, I have an essay due in tomorrow and I haven't even started

Helena Ember Sky said...

*is majorly worried*
Poor Em!
We all care about her too and please remind her that.

Thank you so much for telling us Chase.

Phoebe said...

By death.

Tell Em that we all love her and hope she gets better as quickly as possible :)

Chase said...

She had 2 operations a few weeks back on her lungs.

Mayan said...

Hey Pheobe! Bye Tyler!
I hope Emeralds alright.Thanks Chase for telling us.
Every bloglandian (I'm kinda speaking on behalf on them... cos I know they would agree) wishes her to be alright and get better soon...

Phoebe said...

Could it... Is it life threatening??

Chase said...

I only found out today that she was feeling really faint and dizzy at the book signing but told no one during or after the event.

Damn girl thinks she's superwoman lol

Helena Ember Sky said...

More than alright. We wish her to be brilliant!

Helena Ember Sky said...

She's almost superwoman! Maybe there was kryptonite at the signing...

Mayan said...

More then brilliant we wish her to be Jepicly-awesome-feeling and SMFAH

Helena Ember Sky said...

Definitely Roman!

Rebecca said...

Nice work on the top spot - well deserved!

Mayan said...

lol Roman
*Sings*
Julius Ceasar and the roman empire couldn't conquer the bluuuue sky-y!!!!!!!!!!

Pheobe You know the song I'm singing?

Phoebe said...

lol yea

Mayan said...

Hola Rebecca!

Chase said...

It's not life threatening Phoebe but what she has can be crippling at times.

The disease causes panic attacks, anxiety disorders and can constrict the space that the lungs have.

She had 2 operations a few weeks back, 1 to repair a tear in her lungs and torn arteries and 1 to clean her lungs temporarily.

They don't know how long the clean lasts.

Sorry if I'm bringing down the mood of the blog lads.
Talk about depressing mortal lol

Phoebe said...

No, thanks for telling us Chase. Now we're all (speaking on behalf of everyone) REALLY worried about Em, and hopes she gets better as soon as possible!!

Eve the ROCK said...

Memerald... :(

Helena Ember Sky said...

It's not really bringing the mood down, it's just worrying.

Poor Em. I thought my broken arm was bad when it happened... It's nothing compared to Em...

Thank you again for the info Chase.

Phoebe said...

Hi eve! * bear hugs *

We're all worrying about Emerald :(

Eve the ROCK said...

*gets a bear hug from Phoebe* What's the difference between a bear hug and a normal hug?

Mayan said...

Pheobe your Nz song knowledge is exemplary :)

Wow... So it's pretty serious?
Thanks again Chase. You're very helpful. And your name reminds me of owls. Crossing my fingers for Emerald.

Mayan said...

Aloha Eve!
(BTW I like greeting people in other languages. It'll get annoying after a while :)

Chase said...

Owls??? lol Ok... I'll take that as a compliment.

It is pretty serious, she's been living with it for 4 years now.

A bear hug crushes you lol

Phoebe said...

Lol maya have you heard feel inside (and stuff like that)??

Hehe it's so funny

Eve the ROCK said...

Are you Aussie, Phoeb?

Eve the ROCK said...

Are you Aussie, Phoeb?

Helena Ember Sky said...

Wow, again, poor Em.

Sorry. Chase. Are YOU okay? Are you stressed? Too much pressure? Are you coping?

Chase said...

My hair is turning grey and falling out as we speak lol

I'm stressed out to bits but I'm OK.
The nurses and doctors are making sure I'm alright cause I know most of them so me and Em are like priority patients right now lol

I'm keeping busy, looking for another car to fix up since my Bentley got sent off to my client yesterday.

Phoebe said...

Nope im from kiwi land :D

(New Zealand)

Phoebe said...

Chase... DO YOU REALLY JACE A BENTLEY!!!!?

Or we're you joking......

Phoebe said...

* have not jace

Mayan said...

Yes I have!
*sings*
There are children in hospital feeling pospital and mospital.
They're getting sicker
cos they're drinking bubble mixture
cos they all just want to be bubbles! (They all just want to be bubbles)

Chase said...

Lol I did.
I fixed up a vintage 1954 R Type Continental Bentley for an American collector.

I finished it Sunday and it was shipped off yesterday.

I think I might try and find another one to fix up for myself. It's a nice looking car lol

Eve the ROCK said...

LOL I know what a kiwi is, not completely clueless about my next-door-neighbour :P

Phoebe said...

I thought it was (WE all just wanna be bubbles) lol :D

John Key spends all his money on couches :)

And we can rob robbers...
Or get money by getting everyone's teeth and putting them in a bowl for the tooth fairy. And that is the colusion.

Phoebe said...

Heheheheh I loved all the little kids !!

Helena Ember Sky said...

*squeals*

A 1954 R Type Continental Bentley?!
AHH!

I hope you don't get too stressed Chase. Though, you could always buy me a Bentley...

Phoebe said...

Sorry I'm being weird now.

It was funny though.

Phoebe said...

And NOBODY else knows what were talking about :D

Chase said...

Yes I know.

I didn't realize it was Skulduggery's car until everyone had an excited attack at me lol

It's just my hospital appointment is today as well and I don't want to leave Em alone. So that's stressing me out a bit.

Mayan said...

My friend keeps on sneaking up on me and saying
"We’ve gotta dig for some oil and some cystals and gold,
Collect teeth for the tooth fairy and put them in a ball
IN A BALL!
IN A BALL!!!!!"
TIs scary
My favourite line is :
Kids need us to come together,
We can make them better,
We can get them some feta!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Poor Chase.
*excited attack*

Phoebe said...

Yea lol hehe

That was funny...

And the boy who said the lyrics should be "Feel inside... and, er, stuff like that..." they actually did 'and stuff like that'. Hehehe. They're awesome.

Chase said...

Maybe the doctors can let me re-arrange my appointment today...

Nixion Strange said...

asdffghjkl

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hopefully. Why are you going to the hospital?

Check you e-mail also...
As much as I was tempted to hack into your blogger account and find out your e-mail address, I didn't. I just commented on your blog.

Mayan said...

Are you a flight of the conchords fan?
Have you heard "Hurt feelings (of a rapper)"?

*sings*

I make a meal for my friends, try to make it delicious
Try to keep it nutritious, create wonderful dishes
Not one of them thinks about the way I feel
Nobody compliments the meal :(

Eve the ROCK said...

Yeah well, here's an Aussie song!

We are one,
But we are maaaaany!
And from all-

Eh, can't be stuffed :P


Hi Nix!

Chase said...

I have my chemo today

Of all the bloody days it has to be today lol

Phoebe said...

Yea lol.

Most of their songs are a bit rude though haha....
I also like Jenny. Have ou heard that one?

Unknown said...

This explains why I got KOTW (that i pre-ordered) 5 days before publication. Whoops! But I'm so glad it still got to the top. Definetly deserved it! Still upset with Fletcher...

Helena Ember Sky said...

Chemo as in... You have cancer?!

Or am I just skipping to conclusions again?

Eve the ROCK said...

*stares at Chase* You....serious...?......have....Bentley....Skulduggery....can't.....not...impossible....never....how could you....don't believe....won't believe.....refuse to.....skeptic.....

...

OMG OMG OMG you have Skulduggery's BENTLEY??????

Phoebe said...

Still don't get why Myra would be making muffins at 2am though. It would be the middle of the night in Aussie!! Who makes muffins in the middle of the night!!?

Hopefully this didn't count as a spoiler, because no one who hasn't read the book would know who Myra is anyway...

Mayan said...

Good luck Chase. Hope all goes well for that. How come you never said?

No I haven't heard Jenny have you heard "Rappers (are not very good.)" Poetry in motion that song is :)

Hi Davis

Chase said...

I don't any more Eve lol

As I speak it is on it's way to a collector in America.

Yeah I have genetic lung cancer Helena.

And was that a good reaction you put on my blog or....

Phoebe said...

CHASE!!! BENTLEY!!!!! ARRERGH!!!

....did you steal skulduggerys??

Phoebe said...

Oh chase, you have canser!?

Helena Ember Sky said...

It was all the reactions Chase. All the reactions and all the emotions.

*gasps* Chase. You worry about Em (which is completely understandable, she's brilliant) but you have CANCER!

Chase said...

Lol I didn't lol

A scrap yard just outside Dublin had the car's frame and two of the wheels so I bought them and fixed it up.

Phoebe said...

gotta go guys nice talking to you :)

Good luck to em AND chase.

Mayan said...

You guys are so brave...
The next dedication HAS to go out to you two however gets it.

Mayan said...

*whoever

Chase said...

Lol I know some of you think of the cancer as a big deal but I always knew since I was 17 that there was a possibility that I would have it so I was always prepared for it and I've coped with it.

I've survived too much in my life to let cancer beat me.

And no matter what... Em is always going to be more important to me.

Jophiel said...

Ahhhhh! My Bentley! No! no! no! I want Bentely! Gimme! I want the Bentley!

Helena Ember Sky said...

YES ROMANTIC! You're right.

Mayan said...

Bye Pheobe!

Chase said...

I think I might drive around and see if I can find another frame.

It was a fun car to fix and plus now I want one lol beautiful looking thing.

Jophiel said...

Uh, you just found it in a scrap yard? May I ask where this was?

*Being abnormally calm*

Helena Ember Sky said...

Sorry Chase, if you don't believe that a fatal infection is serious, we won't think so either.
You're so amazing Chase.

This reminds me of...
CHEMERALD! CHEMERALD!

Jophiel said...

Wait! I did the dedication on this page!

I also dedicate this page to Em and Chase! They are living prof that humans are awesome!

P.S. I know that sucked, someone do another ded on the next page too

Chase said...

Lol I'm worried about you lot, having that spazz attacking of chanting weird words lol

Yeah a scarp yard just outside Kildare.
I was looking for an old Mercedes frame when the fella let me look through the new heap

And there it was.

A fair few dents on it and it was burned all up the rear end of it. But other than that, in fair nick.

Jophiel said...

Wah! I want a Bentely! Please! I want a Bentely!

Jophiel said...

NO!




























And who is ROMANTIC?

Helena Ember Sky said...

Romana is Romantic...


You're worried about US?! YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT US?! *is speechless*

Mayan said...

Think for a while Tyler.

Jophiel said...

Oh, that
Makes sense, I thought you guys were calling me ROMANTIC, after the Requiem Ball when I was dancing with Eden...

Mayan said...

Helena you have youtube?

Helena Ember Sky said...

Not at the moment Roman, if you e-mail them to me then I will watch them soon.

Mayan said...

What is this Eden thing you speak of?
Twas not there.

Becky Allaker said...

Oh God, oh Lord, oh Landy.

I just gkuhgf so many well done's, for the Number One, I had no doubt that it would top the chart, but oh God.

Oh Derek.

That link.

I'M SITTING HERE CRYING THE END IS SO CLOSE AND MY HEART WILL JUST SHATTER INTO A MILLION PIECES WHEN IT COMES.

When it DOES come, you HAVE to keep blogging and talking to your fans because seriously if I LOSE DEREK AND SKULDUGGERY MY LIFE WILL CRUMBLE I SWEAR TO GOD.


I'll go now before i cry more.

Mayan said...

ARGH!
I wasn't calling Eden a thing. I know who Eden is. But what happened?

Jophiel said...

I agree!

Mayan said...

Hiya Becky!

Jophiel said...

We were dancing and having fun

*Looks around and blushes*

Oh and no one tell!
*Looks around evilly*

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

helloooooooooo

OK, first of all
Derek, if we haven't seen anything yet, what do you recommend to stop my brain from being blown too much?
cuz my mind was COMPLETLY blown after KOTW

second thing: www.myoddandawesomelife.blogspot.com.au

go look, I posted it the other day
that's if you haven't already clicked the link on the website

lastly...

ahh, scratch that, I can't think of anything

Becky Allaker said...

heLLO AND EXCUSE ME I'M HAVING A BREAKDOWN

Jophiel said...

What happened?

*Looks around for someone to say something about the dance with eden*

Jophiel said...

*Looks around*

Mayan said...

I has to go now. Farewell! Adieu!
*waves hankercheif* HOW ON EARTH DO YOU SPELL THAT? Ah well...
Byeeee!

Jophiel said...

Bye Maya!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

I remember something!

I now officially love the wonderful world of online shopping
I bought the SP Battle Pack

AND I found a good website that sells SP books pretty cheaply

I found a PWF American (I think) version for $7.21 (Aus)

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

bye Maya!

Jophiel said...

I don't think I'll ever get a battle pack, it's not my thing...

Chase said...

She's all repaired up but they found an infection at the bottom of one of her lungs.

She has to go back in for exploratory surgery at 12.

I would give her my lungs but they're useless as well lol

Jophiel said...

Em! I hope you'll be okay! I'll give you my lungs! I can grow mine back!

Jophiel said...

It is something I have picked up in the last few days!

Becky Allaker said...

*goes off to have a bath and wash away my sorrows*

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Em!!
Get better soon!!

Jophiel said...

EDEN! Try to get on before school!

Chase said...

here if anyone wants to talk to me off the blog and all that jazz.

Just email me lol

matthew.horowitz8@gmail.com

Jophiel said...

I sent you something Chase

Jophiel said...

I feel like dancing!


*Starts spinning and dancing*

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

wbd

reeeeeadiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing

Chase said...

I have to go lads, I'll be back on in a while.

Talk to ye then

Jophiel said...

Bye Chase!

Jophiel said...

I have to depart my friends! Homework and shower are calling me!

"Death Rose"
Wait, no, that is mum's voice!

Bye!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

bye Rose and Chase!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Farewell brave Chase and Death.

Unknown said...

hi its me! got a different account but its "finnick" even though i'm not xD

Unknown said...

my pics messed up :(

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

heya Jen!

Unknown said...

njndejnje

Unknown said...

fail

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hey Jenn Renn. *giggles*

Unknown said...
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Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

you OK, Jen??

Unknown said...

trying to sort my pic out. couldn't find one so its now my cat... :/

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

uhhh
OK...

Unknown said...

sorry for the inconvenience ...

Unknown said...

xD hilarious :'). Not going to say any spoilers on here but i love KOTW can't wait for new one.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

same here Jen!!

*quietly sobs*

only 2 more books left in the series...

Unknown said...

Noo! :( It's gone quickly. I started reading the whole series again a couple of days ago (sunday i think). I'm on mortal coil now but I can't read it because it's at my mums :(. starting school on friday :'(

Helena Ember Sky said...

*sobs loudly*

ONLY 2 MORE BOOKS LEFT IN THE SERIES!

Luciana said...

I just got back from the doctors (even though I have to go back tomorrow and maybe end up in hospital, again :/) and I was in a foul mood, but this post just cheered me up. Just because we know Derek's alright. But I'm sad because KotW is amazingly awesome. :3

If I could read something well, I'd be reading KotW right now. SP makes everything better. c:

So, yeah. Hi.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

hi L!

Helena Ember Sky said...

Hey L! *hugs tightly*

Helena Ember Sky said...

I JUST found the dress that I would have loved to wear to the ball!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Gotta go noooooooow

bye all!!!

and just a message:

GET WELL SOON EM!!!

Luciana said...

Hello, *hugs all gently*.

Helena Ember Sky said...

See you Missy!

Unknown said...

bye!

Anonymous said...

Hey guy!

I read that Em's at the hospital so.....

FEEL BETTER EM!!WE LOVE YOU!

Jophiel said...

Hi guys! I'm back!

Anonymous said...

Hello Death

Jophiel said...

EM! PLEASE FEEL BETTER! I DEDICATED THOS PAGE TO YOU, CHASE AND THE MISFITS!

Jophiel said...

Hi LeStarre!


Can I call you star from now on?

Anonymous said...

How are you?

Did you get KotW yet? Bear in mind, if you say anything spoilerish, I WILL kill you.

Anonymous said...

I erm suppose...but I'll probably think you're talking to Star Inkbright. I prefer variations on my first name.

Jophiel said...

I got it at the start of August, of course I have read it! I won't say anything! Promise!

Anonymous said...

Thank you. Oh,so you're an Aussie or a Kiwi?

Jophiel said...

Okay, can I call you Kes?

P.S. I am fine, ish

Jophiel said...

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

Anonymous said...

Sure you can.


P.S. I am not. I do not get KotW until September 28th, and I am having an impossibly difficult time resisting the spoiler blog.

Anonymous said...

AMERIMINIONS FOREVER!!





































































Yeah, not really.

Jophiel said...

I am so sorry! I didn't know it came out SO early in Australia, I thought it was last week but I saw it in a book store August eighth

Anonymous said...

it came out a month before everyone else. Except NZ.

Did you see the Golden God on tour?

Anonymous said...

Actually, don't aswer that.

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Anonymous said...

I'm gonna get First...

Jophiel said...

Okay, I wont

Jophiel said...

Yes, ded!

Anonymous said...

I dedicate to KotW defying all odds and coming tomorrow.



Thanks Death. Mine is

kestrelstarr@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Why'd you delete your email? I don't know what it is now...

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