I'm back home for a bit before my last weekend away, and I've spent today wandering around the house staring blankly at things. It's only when I'm back for a few days that I start to decompress and behave normally, so it looks like I'll have to wait a while for that to happen...
My few days in Ireland were awesome, as usual. I signed in Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Drogheda and Cork. The Cork signing was probably the longest, because I haven't been there in a while, but everywhere there were enthusiastic readers laden down with books. Some truly bizarre and cool people.
Then I had a few days off before my event at the Mountains to the Sea festival, where I chatted on stage with Dave from Eason bookshops about movies that have influenced the series, and we even got to show clips.
Dave showed bits from Starship Troopers (awesome!) and A Nightmare Before Christmas (amazing!) and It's a Wonderful Life (uhm... what?)
I showed a few trailers for a few things, but I don't think I'll tell you what they were... In fact, it might make an interesting blog post, discussing these movies and showing clips... Oh goody, I've worked out what I'm going to be talking about next time!
I headed over to the UK on Friday- just in time to experience the heat- where I signed in Southampton, Bournemouth, Dulwich and Bluewater in London. Last year, I was signing in Bluewater for four hours. I figured there was no way I'd be signing for any more than that this time. Five hours later, I had changed my tune. From people coming in costume- I'm thinking of a skeleton morph suit in particular here-
to people who had made their own Skulduggery T-shirts (and a certain tall blonde with the most awesome T-shirt ever, festooned as it was with lines from the books)-
there was no chance of my smile ever dipping. It's the sheer enthusiasm and energy of the people who turn up to get their books signed that energises me every single time.
And the hugs...
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«Oldest ‹Older 4201 – 4400 of 4885 Newer› Newest»Hey Death, I'm ordering mosin nagants off Chase.
*leans up against the tree and looks up at the girls*
Are you three ok up there??
Fine. *slams laptop and shadow walked to the floor* Have you been taught mass flooding yet?
My dad is a security guard, I went shooting with him the other day, and girls like guns too!
*looks down*
I'm fine
Chase?
I literally only picked what I wanted to do last night Lynx... that's as far as my expierence goes I'm afraid lol
I'll have to have a look around Eden and let you know later what I can get.
Chase, your freaking me out!
*Runs, leaps and swings from branch to branch like a monkey* *Gets lost*
Uh...
You are so lucky, the only thing my dad has that's like a gun is something that you use to shoot horses point blank so it's not as cool.
Do you even have an object yet?
As I said, literally just decided last night
*blushes embarrasingly*
I'll brb, guys.
Kay Chase, *runs after Death*
OK Lynx
*holds myself laughing*
Good luck Lynx lol
Why is Chase freaking you out Death, he's only a boring old mortal.
No! Not the horses!
*Hands cover face and lose balance* *Falls and hits the ground with a thud* *Doesnt move*
It's okay, he only does it if they've broken their legs.
Just mental pictures
*Groans* *Foot twitches*
* sprinkles cold water on Death's face* it's okay you never have to see it happen.
I resent that comment Melody -_-
Get used to it Horowitz.
Heehee. Matthew...
*Shakes water off face*
Eden, how is it that every time I get knocked out, it's your face I see hovering over me?
hi Hel!
It's okay death, he also does nice things like helps sheep lamb.
So just think of lovely little lambs.
I'm back.
No object? This is why I stay away from mortals, you can't learn Necromancy without channelling your magic. *throws bracelet at him* I give you permission to use mine this once. Touch it again and I'll sear the flesh from your bones.
Hi Hel.
Hi there again Lynx
1 question...What the hell is happening!?
Sorry for being distant. STALKING EBAY. C:
Hey hel, how's the skateboard.
And Death it's because I care * smiles gently*
Em's getting me to teach Chase Necromancy.
I have to take care of two of them! Athena's one week birthday was yesterday!
*looks around*
L, I have no idea what happened either
Matthew Horowitz, you will not learn necromancy.
Now stay by the tree please.
*Smiles back then spins away into the forest*
DONT FOLLOW ME!
He's not learning Necromancy? *holds out hand* Bracelet, now. Don't mean to sound rude but I need it.
Hey Lynx, Missy and Mademoiselle Threatening. That's skateboard's fine thank you. *whackd on skateboard Eden's head*
So see, just think of Athena.
*looks at everyone before looking at the tree*
Um... I seem to not want to move away from the tree.
Why am I stuck near a tree!!
*looks at Em*
What did you do?!
CAIN! *tacklehugs* Hello. C:
I HAVEN'T TALKED TO YOU IN SO LONG. D:
Thats just too tempting
*tries not to follow Death, fails*
*Throws up violently* *Tries to run away from an unseen force* *Force engulfs me in fire and I burn slowly, screaming*
*hands Lynx back her bracelet and winks*
The power of a name eh?
Em it wouldn't work his taken name is Chase isn't it
@Chase is it?
whacks skateboard on Eden's head*
God that was terrible of me.
*tacklehugs L*
Good to see you too!!
The spelling, not the ethics...
*Passes out and fire dances in lungs*
No, not my name. It's my Necromancy object. If I had my name trapped in something it wouldn't be carried around with me, I'd encase it in lead and fire it into space.
Nope, Chase isn't a taken name, it's just what we all call him.
It's a given name Eden.
*Fire burns up all oxygen*
* throws a massive bucket of water on Death*
No I mean him
*points at Chase at the tree*
I've told him using his given name, to stay at the tree.
He's staying at the tree.
*Skin sizzles as water hits it*
*folds arms*
I'll get you Emerald and when I do, it's not going to be very pretty.
The fun you could have with this... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Doctor-Cyber-Leader-Voice-Changer-Helmet-/150897157902?pt=UK_Collectables_SciFi_fantasyCollectables_EH&hash=item23222be70e
Okay then Chase your stuck till you come up with a name.
* teleports Death into the lake*
*Unseen force enters body*
Eden...
Never mind
Okay Chase, until you're ready to learn Necromancy, I was thinking we'd start on the basics of Elemental magic
*shakes my finger at Nix*
No magic.
Matthew is staying at the tree like a good mortal.
*mutters* Elemental is over-rated.
Hello everyone
That would be fun Hel.
Chase come up with a name and then you can do whatever you want.
If he's chosen the name Chase, you can't command him
No, that would be Necromancy that's over-rated
*Looks around at bright sparks of souls* *Licks lips*
Possibly.
HI PEOPLE!
Why why why did I wake up late??? I missed all the fun. *repeatedly bangs head against tree*
It would Eden. Thanks for ACTUALLY TALKING TO ME!
It's so over used it's painful
He didn't choose it.
We gave it to him.
It's a given name.
Silly Star.
Hey unseen force, could you please leave Death now.
Thanks,
Eden
Chase come up with a name.
*Walks around Eden and searches for the easiest way to kill him*
*laughs*
My grandparents are awesome
I'm going to get 7 new Skulduggery books of editions I don't have.
AND I get to choose them.
But I have to wait until my birthday until I actually have them
A poxy name!!
I've to think of a poxy name
*looks down at feet*
Move dammit!!
But if he uses it as a taken name, it still counts
Taken name. Not chosen name
HEY STAR! *bear hugs*
Hey Star!!
Hey star, there's still more fun to come.
STARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! *HUGS*
I kinda wish I'd chosen a different name...
*Puts fingers to lips* *Contemplates weather or not to just reach in and grab his soul*
Please don't grab my soul and please exit that body, that's the body of my friend thank.
And then I woke up and read for an hour. D:
Why????? *glares at self*
Plus I missed Zath!!!! And Sparky, but I doubt I'd've caught her anyway. Never mind. Hi! Gone back to your old pic, L? SP books are so awesome. I did say that my Gone books would slip out of jthe spotlight when my SP books arrived and it's true. I just wish I had the old covers, not the new ones. NEVER, at least I have the short stories.
*Flexes fingers and gets ready to crack open Eden's head*
*Gasps as a cramp appears in hand* *Rubs hand*
I need a new picture.
But I might wait for Halloween for a new picture... *smiles*
I've got an idea~.
AND SP BOOKS ARE BEYOND AWESOME. WHEN MY POST ARRIVES I'LL HAVE 40! XD
Please dont crack open my head there's a lot of sick things in my head I would like to stay there.
And for the last time leave deaths body.
*NEVER MIND,
I'm going as Loki for Halloween. Caroline's going as a fish... I gave her 0_o looks too...
*Tilts head to the side* *Glares at the ground beneath Eden's feet and it cracks open* *Giggles*
*flexes fingers and takes a few steps forward*
That's better :)
Issac?
I prefered Chase. It was easier for me to spell
*Looks at Issac and frowns at him*
*wonders whether I should build a massive tower in the forset just to annoy everyone*
*Laughs*
Okay Isaac, now you can start learning magic and the way Em can control you is if she finds your true name.
Damn you Horowitz!
*walks off*
Is Silver still classed as taken. Nobody's heard from Dylan in ages.
You can just call me Silver if you want Nix.
What is looking at me??
*Looks at the first post* *Pouts*
*puts up hand* I prefer Chase too!
Dylan used Silver?
Either way, there can be more than one person using the name, especially if one said he was leaving
IF my sister has enough time she's planned a halloween outfit for me;D
It's so pretty!
Though that green dress of mine is generally pretty, anwyay. xD
Okay Issac
Let's learn Elemental magic
Me too but anyway maybe you just add something to Chase like Chase Steel.
*Thinks 'Chase is Issac? What ever!'* *Glares at Issac with pure hatred*
I prefer Chase too but it's until Em lays off.
Damn I have to go!!!
I have to get the garage converted, I'll be back in... 2 hours.
Sorry guys, see yas later.
Eden, my dear...What did we say about commas, sweetie? *smiles*
*Remembers about eating souls* *Licks lips and looks at Eden's spark*
Bye Issac!
bye Issac!!
Well, Cali and Adra both use Dark. *start construction of tower*
Well I'll continue calling you Chase. See you later Chase!
Bye, Chase!
I refuse to call you Isaac because there's a guy I used to know called Isaac and he's a d*ck, so..
Bye Issac!
*Glares at L* *Waits for screaming*
Sorry, was in the middle of talking to someone else. I didn't notice.
Bye Issac
Crap! I've gotta go take some medication...Brb! *hugs everyone*
It's okay, Eden. Thanks! :3
FOURS ISAAC!
Bye silver, * slaps Death's face* leave now or else * tattoos on palms light up *
*Unseen force snaps spine* *Leaves Death's body*
bye L!
*Screams and is paralyzed*
See you soon L! *hugs back*
Bye L
Bye Luce!
Bye for now Luce, * teleports Death to a hospital*
I dedicate this page to the Unseen Force! He has a habit of eating people's souls and snapping spines! I also dedicate this page to my dearest Eden Threatening! He is always there to protect me!
Thanks Eden!
*Looks beyond him* DUCK EDEN! IT'S COMING!
* ducks*
Sorry false alarm, I thought the fella was here but it was my boys.
I will be back very soon! I have to have a shower!
Bye!
*Looks at Eden*
Watch for the chilling presence of nothing, okay?
K Issac
Bye Death!
*Shimmers into nothing but diamonds*
So now that the wolf has gone off in a strop and that weird presence is not eyeing me up any more...
Let's get started.
See you Death.
Okay, hey Silver.
You find the mosin nagants in your garage.
bye Death!
OK Issac
WB Issac.
bye Death.
Issac?
Still up for Elemental magic?
Or something else?
*Shimmers back for a moment*
Before you ask, you can take the diamonds, and the shimmering is something I learned on the lake! Nice isn't it?
*Shimmers and leaves golf ball sized diamonds behind*
*steals all the diamonds*
* grabs the diamonds*
Yay I got one *holds up a diamond.*
120 per gun Eden.
I have to admit I forgot about these but these are a nice built weapon for a Russian gun.
Back!
Turns out I'm being taken off that medication 'cause it makes me worse, so they dunno what to do.
Is it bad that I find this amusing?
*grabs diamond back* My precious, my precious. *strokes diamonds*
Hi again Luce.
Now that she's not here Nix...
I want to do the Necromancer.
I dunno why but it's like... it's like it's calling me.
Omg that picture is scary,
I would like ten Silver * hands him the money*
Yes, come to the dark side. We lied, we don't have cookies but you do get to wear black...
Can I explain a few things about Necromancy before you commit yourself to it?
Sorry, I poofed. *picks up a load of diamonds andmixes them with the mortar being used to build my tower* Yay! Sparkly tower!
WB Zath.
ZATH! *jumphugs* *whispers in ear* Hey Misty.
Yeah go ahead Nix.
*hands 10 over to Eden*
hello again Zath and L!!
*sighs*
I have to go now
bye!
See you Missy!
And do you know what the sparkles will generate? RAINBOWS. I'll have a rainbow tower. *laughs*
Heya, Zath! (:
Sorry, again.
Awhh.. :( BYE, CAIN! *huggles*
Bye Missy!
Bye missy,
* teleports guns into secret compartment of my fortress*
Damn it, Hel! Don't call me that.
Bye Miss!
Hi Star!
Oh, did Zath come back? *looks upwards* Ah. Yes. He did. WB Zath!
Luce, stop apologizing! I said it's fine, okay? :P
*falls off Zath* *rolls around laughing*
It's not even that funny...
*kicks Hel lightly*
Necromancy is basically drawing power from the dead. Necromancers believe that life flows into death and death flows into life, and in that stream of death and life, you get the energy to manipulate shadows.
It's a dark magic. Most Necromancers believe that by killing 3 billion people, they'll save the world. They're not generally nice people
Without an object, a Necromancer is powerless. If you used a gun as an object, if it was knocked out of your hands, you're powerless
*points at Hel* ROFL!
That's why you take another Adept
discipline as well.
I shall name this Tower the Annoying Tower. Y'know, coz its purpose was to annoy people. It kinda failed its purpose.
Guys, how come you exploded at Eden when he tried to build something in the forest and are ignoring me whwn I'm building my tower right un front of you?
*destroys tower* I never liked it anyway.
Issac is beyond the age of the surge.
I don't think he can learn another magic
You can only chose one discipline
Wow! Ok...
That sounds... amazing.
The only thing is the object...
*when
*in
Amazing?
You're drawing power off people's pain
Because you do not build anything in the forest.
Necromancy is an Adept discipline. you can learn more than one Adept magic. It's like pick'n'mix without the crappy sweets.
*points at Zath from the floor* It is! *gets up* Don't kick me. *kicks in head, lightly*
I think that only counts for the smaller disciplines Lynxia
I've never seen anyone with a major discipline do anything else
Necromancy is amazing! Perfect for sadists, like me! *eyes twinkle*
It's not. Don't call me that.
USE SOME INK AS AN OBJECT! THEN GET THE INK TATOOED INTO YOU! THAT WAY YOU'LL NEVER LOSE IT!
. . . Just a suggestion. :)
Whatever, but that's how I think of it.
So just pick what you want, and Star they're busy teaching chase, and mine was a wooden fort yours is a diamond tower what do you think fits better into Blogland.
*sighs*
I hate my Taken Name...
I don't think a tatoo is an object
*pauses*
I hate my Given Name as well, come to think of it.
*gets in a huff* Fine. I won't. *walks away and sits by a tree*
But I was building my tower in the forest!
Ink isn't an object, it's a substance. Also, the object has to be made in the Shadow Furnace, remember.
I like my given last name but I despise my first and middle.
No one.
Builds anything.
In the forest.
I'm still sorry... :(
And I hate every single name I have. I despise my given name, hate my taken name and dislike my nicknames...
*yells across forest with amazing volume*
I LIKE THE NAME ZATHRACT MIST.
I love my taken name. I like my given surname. I don't like my given first name. *starts collecting shards of diamond from the fragmented remains of my tower*
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