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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«Oldest ‹Older 1401 – 1600 of 4912 Newer› Newest»Before I start writing this dedication, I just want to say sorry. I stand by what I said, but I know I probably hurt a few people unintentionally. I’m just not…myself, let’s say. Things are just a tad difficult, right now. But that’s no excuse for me hurting people…
There isn’t really any reason for people to get hurt, is there?
That’s why I am going to dedicate to friendship. I know just earlier today I lost it with you all and I thought little of you…But that was in a moment of anger. It was inexcusable. I’m supposed to be your friend, a friend to all of you, to some of you an older sister, or even a little sister. Some people even say I’m like a mother figure, because I can be so caring, sometimes. But I don’t deserve you guys. I don’t deserve to be in your lives, because you’re truly the best friends anyone could ever ask for. I know Em is clearly a big part of your lives, sometimes I just get fed up of hearing the same person’s name over and over. It’s the same with everywhere I go, though. I mean, at school it’s always the same person’s name that I hear.
Most of you show your pain by actually saying something about it, but me? I can’t. I’m not that kind of person. I show my pain by taking it out on myself or shouting and screaming things at other people.
I might be angry with Em still about what happened on Chatzy and I might hate her a little bit for what has been said, but it doesn’t stop me from caring. I am just fed up of hearing about health problems and mental problems everywhere. I know so many people that are in pain because of health issues. And that’s why it hurts even more, especially with the problems of my own. It’s just depressing, to be completely honest with you.
But, you’re all the best friends anyone could ever ask for. I am an idiot for overreacting and losing my temper. It’s just my way of coping, I guess. I apologize for offending anyone, I shouldn’t have done that. I was wrong and I was an idiot. But we all know how much of an idiot I am, right? :D
You worried about Em because you knew what was happening with her, it’s just I always feel like other people need some attention, too. It’s why I hate always getting attention and tend to say ‘I’ll be alright’, because there is always someone else that will need help. I should be here for all of you, like I promised myself I would be. So, right now, I am going to make a promise that I will be here for all of you when you need or want to talk to me. I’ll be here for you, as a friend, a sister or even just that random chick that you let out all your anger on;D. You all deserve a much better friend than I have been, especially after today.
In the past you’ve taught me to trust, to care, to smile and to laugh, that it’s alright to cry sometimes and that no matter how bad things get there’s always going to be something to brighten it all up. I know I’m really suckish at writing dedications and apologizing and I’m an even worse friend, but all I can do is hope that you’ll allow me another chance? Because I promise to be a better friend and I promise to be there if you need me.
...
I wouldn’t blame anyone for hating me, because I hate me. I don’t deserve you guys, no matter how many times I lived life and no matter how many wrongs I righted, I’d never deserve to be friends with you guys. Because you’re all the most perfect people in this world and I count myself lucky to know that people as wonderful as all of you exist. You’ve all helped me in different ways, some more than others, and some of you just help with a smile. But a smile can make everything seem better, even if you don’t know the person. I think I’ve dedicated to smiling, before, so I’ll stop talking about smiling.
Scientists say that the more you laugh, the longer you live. So, if you make someone laugh you’re not only making their life better, but you’re prolonging it, as well. So, that proves that laughing is good for you! Laugh more. I’d say something funny, but I’m not funny. :P Star is, though.
Speaking of Star…I want to dedicate to Star, as well, because she helped me to open my eyes and truly realise how good of friends you guys truly are. Where would I be without you guys? Honestly? I’m not sure I want to know where I’d be if it wasn’t for you guys. You’re the best friends I could ever ask for and you’ve all helped me so much. Now I’m thanking you by getting angry and insulting you? It proves how dense I am and proves that I don’t deserve you guys. Star is one of the most precious people you could ever meet and her name fits her perfectly- she’s a shining light in the darkness. She’s a star. She’s funny; inspirational; loveable; beautiful and truly perfect. I love you, Star! You’re too awesome for words. Thank you so much! <3
Also, to Chase, because…Even though he’s not known me very long and has seen me lose it a fair few times before…He still takes out the time to talk to me and check if I’m okay, especially earlier when he messaged me on Facebook. It’s really nice to know that people care. Chase, you’re amazing and I’m sorry if I offended you in anyway. Thanks for taking time out to talk to me, earlier. :3
To Zath and HB, because they’re always there for me and even when it hurts to laugh they’ll make me laugh. They’ll listen to my every complaint and argue with me when I say I don’t deserve them because they’re so awesome. I love you guys more than anything, okay? NEVER EVER FORGET THAT. <3
...
And, finally, to all my friends (more like old friends, now, because you probably all hate me) here in Blogland. You’re amongst the most amazing people this world can offer. Most of these guys will be here to help you when you need someone to talk to, they’ll make you laugh and cry, confuse you and then just laugh it off with you. Sure, we can be an argumentative bunch (but I blame me), however, these guys are worth it. They’re worth more than the world itself. And I would more than happily die to save any one of you guys.
And Star, dear, I didn’t do a Nix. I did a me. After all, I’m feisty;). Honest is always the best thing to be. The first time a mother looks at her baby, the glint in someone’s eye when they realise they’re in love, the first smile one someone’s lips when they realise they’ve beat an illness, the sigh when someone opens their results and the warmth you feel when you’re with the person you love…They’re all people being honest with themselves. Honesty is beautiful, so few things in this world seem ugly. But honesty, like love, can never be ugly. No matter how many people you offend and no matter what may happen, if you’re honest then you’re following your heart. If you follow your heart you can never take a wrong turn. Life may be tough and things may get difficult, but so long as you follow your heart (not your brain, because it can get poisoned with lies- like you’re not perfect!) because your heart will always be true. <3 Stay true to yourself, because that’s the only thing that’s truly worth it, in life. Please yourself, not others. Let people think whatever the hell they like because, in the end, it’s your opinion that matters. <3
What did you do luciana!?
Gotta go for dinna guys be back soon
Sorry for taking so long to dedicate. I had to go for a little while because I couldn't breathe properly. And then the pains got a little worse, but now I am back. c:
So I wrote that dediaction. *nods*
Sorry, again..
*smiles* You're amazing, Robyn. And I completely agree with the honesty bit. Completely completely agree. You always get this nice feeling from being honest.
I'm not allowed to agree with the me being amazing bit. But thanks a billion bunches of bananas. :)
I'm not a good friend. But if I couldn't live with that I would have died years ago. So sorry, people, but I'm not gonna get much nicer than I am now. Deal with it.
And your ded had to be wonderful because it made me feel really happy. So yeah. S'awesome. :)
I had more to say but I forgot it while I was typing. Damn my memory.
I'd not say I'm amazing. Not in the slightest.
You'll always be amazing to me, Star. And you've always been an amazing friend to me.
My dedications are never wonderful. Thanks anyway, though.
Throttle is an understatement *breathes*
my copy arrived today, so i'll be forgoing social interaction and reading. can't wait to see you in three weeks :3
They areeeeeee.
Oh, and P.S.: I'm only a shining light in the darkness when someone sets me on fire in a dark room. :)
. . . Okay, bad joke. :P
I just finished and Derek I'll see you Sunday!
Hi people who arrived that I haven't already set hello to!
* walks in *
Hellllooooo. Im back.
:D
Yay for you Robin!!!!!!!!
Hello, anyone that appeared.
Wooooooh!!! Go us!!!
HIYA
Whats happening??
Anything exiting or interesting?
HIYA!!!!!!!!
Hey Everyone!!
Lola... have we met?
I cant remember. Probably. Maybe. Unlikely.
Anyway.... hi :)
*wanders in circles*
*wanders in squares*
hvog
* wanders in stars *
I was feeling left out...
Hi Flamehvog!
Who wants a Valsnack!?
Or valmuffin....
which do you prefer??
Flame!
Hey, Flame!
Did Em die?
Heya flame :D
Valsnack or valmuffin? Which sounds better?
STOP WANDERING IN ME!!! IT TICKLES!!! *collapses with giggles*
VALSNACK.
EM DIED!?
Wbd, now.
I'm going to go back on my phone because I've spent far too much time on the computer, today. I've been here for an hour or so...
brb.
Star, that sounded wrong on a sexual level...
Hi guys!
I'm asking.
Death was mentioned...
I agree :) thats what I thought I just wanted a second opinion....
* hands out Valsnacks * Adra WILL be pleased....
*waves madly to Lilie*
@Flame: *rereads sentence* Ah. Yeah. Whoops.
her blog isn't working ether
(Guessing Em= Emerald)
Yup, Lilie.
So.... em isnt dead?
Yay!
I is smart!
Was she on yesterday?
. . . No.
*raises eyebrow* Why is she supposedly dead?
Someone said something about her being dead....
Is she usually on daily?
She's not dead, but is still in hospital.
I'll be back soon. If Chase comes online makes sure he reads my dedication *points to three comments long dedication* I think it's the longest I've ever written...
Lol luce :)
I know!!!! It IS awesome!!!
Will do, L!!!
Shame!
Why is she in hospital?
God L xD
Oh kay?
Her lungs. :(
Whats up with her lungs?
Bless her, she'll be fine.
Oh. Em, shes in a really bad state.
She has a lung disease called PAP. She had 2 operations a few weeks ago, but yesterday she was taken to hospital because her stitches had gotten infected and some had split. She had to have her infected lung bit taken out, and THEN a little way in her heart stopped. They got it working again though.....
Thats all I know. Chase is her bf and has been keeping us updated, so hed be the one to ask.
I HOPE she'll be fine....
She better be.
OMG!!
Shame!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope she'll be ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She's a fighter is our Em, she'll be okay.
Yeah.
Shes practically superwoman.
:) * smiles * Shell pull through...
Sorry was gone for a bit!!
I still wonder why her blog's been taken down
Who are ye talking about?
It has!?
Hmm... thats odd.....
Yip it says this:
Blog has been removed
Sorry, the blog at dublindaes.blogspot.com has been removed. This address is not available for new blogs.
Did you expect to see your blog here? See: 'I can't find my blog on the web, where is it?'
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Hmmm odd.
L!
Hi L!!!
Hello. *hugs*
Hi L!!!!!!!
Hey Luce :)
Hmm this is rather sober in here... I'm thinking glitter *throws glitter at everyone*
*Grabs glitter on the floor nd throws back @ robin.*
...and Valsnacks!!!!!! * hands out valsnacks *
*blows more glitter to Lily*
Valsnacks xD
Hey flame :)
* hands valsnack *
(Lilie)
Throws a big box of glitter on Robin
Hello, Flame. :3
*spins around* YAY GLITTER
WB Flame!
I LOVE GLITTER
*throw glitter to Phoebe*
*dances*
Sorry, poofed. :(
Back nowwww.
Sorry, poofed. :(
Back nowwww.
Hiya everyone im tired
*Fulls a pool with glitter for Robin and Phoebe*
KOTW came today. yayayayayayay!
and haii everyone :3
G2g! Bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Hugs*
Fours Lilie!
Yay for you Ivy!
bye!!
* jumps in pool of glitter *
Bye Lilie.
Ivy mine came yesterday im like chapters away from the ending. Petrified my teachers at SSR and i got Nikki and Celine my buddies like trting to read the ending naughty Minions i slapped them
*jumps in after Phoebe* WEEEEE
ha, i'm already on p 170 :/ i need to read slower, i don't want to finish it D:
Should I tell you what happens?? Tanith dies then the world explodes.
IT'S NOT TRUE!
Phoebe!!! No dont be mean! The worl doesnt explode...or there be no books after. Now though....the author is cruel enough to explode the world
d'aw thanks pheobe, that was one major spoiler..
i totes believe that the world explodes. thanks. now i don't even have to read the rest of the book! you just saved me like four hors of my life!
Would anyone mind if I killed a really annoying person?
Yes!! I would mind!!
Because I think i know the annoying person your reffering to....
*shakes head at Willow*
Imma go byeeee!
Who Phoebe?
Noo! Bye robin :)
* throws glitter after her as robin leaves *
I explode people and places so, go fir it
Fours Robin!
Don't listen to Phoebe, people. :)
Bye, Robin!
Well, as long as you arent refering to me.....
http://spg-unitedtowrite.blogspot.ie/
Oh yeah. By the way people I was totally joking when I said that before... just incase you hadnt caught on....
BYE ROBIN?
IS IT LITTIE? OR CLODAGH?
It's not you, Phoebe.
does anyone possibly have any idea there Flouride is in the periodic table? i can't find it.
and i need to get back to KOTW.
god i hate chemistry
HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
And Flouride is probably somwhre in the top right...
READ KOTW!!!
ITS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT!!!
Your teacher wont mind, she/he'll understand for sure :D
Adra!!
Do you want a valsnack!? * hands a valsnack *
IT'S THAT PERSON! *points to statue of person*
Wait . . . Is that a statue of me???
*hurriedly stands in front of statue* Not this person not this person not this person . . .
Nope, Flame. You don't like him either, if my memory is correct.
Sorry for poofing. :(
I bet your proud of me.
I have invented Valsnacks.
Now... I have MY thing. Valsnacks are MY thing now :D
AH FOUND IT
thanks adra! argh just one more of those circle thingies and then i'm done...
sure, she won't mind that i mess up me GCSE's because of a boook..
it is a very important book, though..
aaaaaaaaaaanyway........
PHOEBEEEEEEEEE!!! *takes Valsnack* why thank you dear! *holds out tray*
Skulcake?
YES IT ISSSSSS!
*nods* welcome, Ivy!!! I'm in chemistry also... But my teacher is awesome, so it's okay... We've used fire three times already and it's only the third week of school!!!
SSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR*tackles*
* eats skulcake * omnomnom.
* pauses, thinking to self *
*Tries valsnack and skulcake togeather*
Mmmm :D Yum.
valsnacks are yummeh
is there a chocolate fountain?
adra, we haven't used fire once and we've been in school a week! that's the only reason i turn up to my chemistry lessons... for the bunsen burners :3 i want one for christmas...
There IS NOW!!!!
* chocolate fountain appeares *
KOMODO?
OR.. there isn't one..
There IS NOW!!!!
* chocolate fountain appeares *
oops didnt mean to repost
Not someone I know irl. Someone with a really big ego. ( not Derek, I wouldn't kill Derek)
HI ADRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! *hugs* *takes a Valsnack and a Skulcake and tries to eat them both at once* I just started Year Nine. NO OPTIONS TILL THE END OF THE YEAR, YAY!!!
Oh, and btw Year Nine is for ages 13-14, for you Ameriminions.
uh.....
Fletcher?
FFLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEEEEEEEEEEE *tackles* HOW'RE YOU! Apparently, You're my brother... Mickey adopted me xD
And yeah, fire is fun... Especially when we make GREEN fire...
Wait, is it a real person or not??
STAR!!!! THAT'S WHERE I'M AT! Wait... no... No it isn't. I think I'm a yar above.... LOL these school systems are tricky...
Yeah... England is one year behind us, and Aussie/ NZ is one year ahead. I think....
Not.
Big ego.. Draggie?
ADRA ARE YOU OLDER THAN ME. *eyes suspiciously*
I have no idea how old ANY of you are here....
Uh... NO IDEA FLAME. I think we're about the same age... I'm probably wrong. I'm only 13 xD
MY LUCKY NUMBER.
No!!! Aussie/NZ is the same system as us!!!
Oh, and I'm 14 in 9 days, btw.
DAAAAAARK
where you from Star?
Ohmygod. Please don't tell me I'm the oldest person here, right now...
Of course, Flame.
I know he's trying to help me but, he's annoying when he does it.
Star what country are you in??
WAIT? What MONTH?
I'm English. From Yorkshire, England.
No!! We dont have the same system as you!!!!!
ZZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAFFFFFFFF! *tackles* hiya!!!!!!
LLLLLLLLLLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*tackles* Yeah. Probably.
WWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW *tackles*
(school years I mean)
AH
WHAT MONTH???
MARCH!!!!
*ironically, my name means Christmas*
Im still sobbing after my KOTW heart break....i swear to god it isnt going to ruin anything except me
I probably the youngest on.
Id know, cause ive been to school in england. When I was in year 6 (nz years) i went to england and my year was year 5.
I'm older than Flame and Adra!!!! *sings* But younger than Robyn.
*frowns* I don't want to be the oldest here...
I'm so immature.
I'm not even 16, yet.
I will be in November, though.
Zafira. BE QUIET. DO. NOT. DO THIS.
How old are you willow?
I wont tell Boglandians
I am 12. How do you say that in French, btw?
14!
douze. (12 in french)
*high fives Luce*
Your dedication kicked arse.
Proud of you girl!
Wait. Flame.... What month are YOU... O.o
Hey chase :)
Chaaaase!!!!
Dark are you gonna kill me?
* bear hugs chase *
Do you want a valsnack? Yes you do. * hands valsnack *
Chase! Thanks. :3
I'm not the oldest here, anymore~.
DAMMITDAMMMITDAMMIT!
I'm older -.-
Hi Chase!
MIEN
NO DAMMIT.
Now I'm being force fed lol I know I'm knackered girls but I have been feeding lol
You better eat
LOL FLAME What month are you??? xD
And no, I won't Zaf. Because you WANT to be killed.
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Why first???
Can I ded later? *imaginary puppy dog eyes*
Im one of the younger ones here :( Thats depressing. I hate being young - everyone treats you like your 5 or something.
Dedicate now, Starrrrrrr! :3
* straps down Star in chair *
Ded. NOW.
NOW GIRL!!!!
How are things Chase? I mean, with Em. And you, actually. Has your hair turned grey yet!?
*pinches Phoebe's cheeks*
aww your sooo cute!!
Sorry, I'm the oldest here so granddad habits take over.
Not really but yay i live
*sighs sulking in corner*
If you dont I will... uh....
DO SOMETHING. BAD.
February..
I'm no longer the youngest.
(Mar and Gep also our blogsibs)
* glares daggers at Chase *
Dont. You. Even. DARE.
Um she is off the ventilator which means her heart is coping now.
Me?? I have plenty of hair dye at home lol
LOL....
Heeheee Day. Made...
Hm. I'm going to go make crystallized sugar and call it "rocky candy"
NOOOOOOO DAMMIT!!! *headdesk*
Ugh. Now I have ANOTHER older blog-sibiling... IDK how old Mar is...
... I'm the youngest??? D':
Lol Chase...
*pulls grey hair outta head*
No
Em is grandma
Yuuuuuuumm!!
OMG!!! Valcandy? Skulcandy?
TANCANDY!!!!
Who wants tancandy!?
Valsnacks are better though.....
Tancandy doesnt really work...
silence..........
*laughs* Ouch. But skulcandy. Haha.
Ow...
*frowns*
Yup.
Mar is 14.
Gep is... I can't remember..
Lol!!! Wait who is our parents? We all Blog siblings...
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