Monday, September 24, 2012

Lots and Lots of Photos

Okay then, as promised, documented evidence that show you Minions are an incredibly creative bunch...

Here is the first batch of stuff I was given while on the KOTW tour.


I've started to only pack half a bag every time I go away, because the amount of things I'm given while signing is just astronomical. What usually happens is that my publicist takes anything I can't fit onto the plane and sends it on to me afterwards. Well, the final package has arrived, so here I am to give you a brief pictorial rundown.


A skull! Signed by "le gang"! And a picture from the irrepressible one, Becky...


I don't have room to put up all of the artwork I was handed, but here are some pieces that stood out...







And I was also given books! One Minion had illustrated my biography blurbs- wonderfully unique idea! And in Liverpool I was handed Project Baguette, a collection of letters and notes and drawings and all kinds of coolness.



And elsewhere in the UK I was given a box! A wonderful little box!


But what's INSIDE the wonderful little box? Is it, perhaps, a set of wonderfully TINY Skulduggery books? It is!


The pic below is so cool. For those of you who can't spot the similarity, this is Super Derek, sitting on a stack of books, reading one with, er, his tongue hanging out of his mouth...

Quite simply one of the CUTEST things I've ever been given.



I've shown this one before, but I figured I'd do it again, and add in another two Skulduggerys (one from this tour, another from... three years ago, maybe...?)



And this! This Raggy Skulduggery that SHE WOULDN'T LET ME KEEP!


Because of the unfortunate lack of Skulduggery merchandise, many of you have had to improvise. Some of you, ahem, have improvised better than others...





Ah, the Tall Bonde! One of my favourites! You've seen her picture here before (I doubt you've forgotten it) but here is a picture of the BACK of Sabrina Sparrow's T-shirt...


And this is Sabrina's partner-in-crime Becky, giving a suitably deadpan freedom sign...



Naturally, Sabrina and Becky came with their banner- much like they did the LAST time they turned up...

(Present)

(Past)

And here's a picture of Mable and Sherlock totally agreeing with the message in my kitchen...


As I was shifting these pictures from my phone, I came across a few I'd taken in Germany a few years ago...



See that? Stylish AND practical!

And to finish it off, here's a picture of my cousin Michael, who came to one of the events in Australia and looked, it has to be said, AWESOME.


Once again, thanks to everyone who came along, and an extra special thanks to those of you who did something extra special.

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Jophiel said...

On which blog?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'll post a link.

Calidae Dark said...

...sarcasm...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

http://bringingskulduggerytothemasses.blogspot.com/2012/09/pictures-lovely-pictures.html

NOM Ominous said...

Val, your post blew me away. I teared up with laughter

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Really? :D

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

SPARKY! *tackles*


LOOKIE AT MY POST!

Jophiel said...

It won't let me comment! Well any way... OMG! THAT IS SO COOL VAL!

*Fangirls*
Gimme his address!

NOM Ominous said...

Yeah, I only had one problem...

Jophiel said...

Okay, I'm gone! Bye!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

And that problem was...?

NOM Ominous said...

You put a HOLE straight though the artwork of DEREK LANDY...

NOM Ominous said...

The top of it anyway..

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

That actually made me hesitate earlier, but I'll have to tack it to the wall anyway the party.

Zathract Mist said...

Val...

The picture...

...

NOM Ominous said...

You made my whole year Val. I'm really happy for you. I'm also burning with bubbling liquid jealousy, but I'm exceedingly happy for you none the less. Next step: meeting him.

I'm still at the stage where I mail him some stupid fan letter..

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*laughs* The picture was amazing.

NOM Ominous said...

I'm probably going to come on to your blog a lot just to see that thing. I really really.... God....

Zathract Mist said...

I know...

But it's... *starts laughing again*

NOM Ominous said...

Okay, I must go, in my absence, please use your imagination.
Bed now.
Sleep.

NOM Ominous said...

And Thank You, Val.

AAND DEREK LANDY.

Zathract Mist said...

Bye, Thrust!

Ariana Shade said...

AHHHHHHH!!!!!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

ARIANA!

Ariana Shade said...

VAL! YOU ARE THE LUCKIEST MINION EVER AND DON'T YOU EVER FORGET THAT!!!

Ariana Shade said...

EVER!!!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hehehehe...

Sparky Braginski said...

*picks up Zath and puts him into a hollow tree trunk*

Hehe...

Zathract Mist said...

*mutters*

Why?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Sparky, did you see my post?

Sparky Braginski said...

*shrugs*

Felt like it.

Brb.

Sparky Braginski said...

Yes, Val.

Ariana Shade said...

I just watched Titanic 0.o

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I just finished listening to "Still not Ginger".

Zathract Mist said...

Right...

*climbs out of the tree and sits on a boulder*

Sparky Braginski said...

...

...

Hello?

Sparky Braginski said...

...

...

Hello?

Zathract Mist said...

Hello again.

Sparky Braginski said...

WOW!

*runs around and hugs everyone*

PEOPLE!

Ariana Shade said...

“What a lovely family you have. What a charming family. They’re all lovely. Except for that one.” His finger jabbed the glass. “That one’s a bit ugly.”

Ariana Shade said...

Yay! Hugs! Wait, I get one too right?

Zathract Mist said...

But... I'm not a people!

I'm a 'demon possessed THING'!

Sparky Braginski said...

*laughs*

I never said you were, Zath, I said your picture was.

And Shade, I do believe you count as everyone.

Zathract Mist said...

Damn. I was liking where that prospect was headed...

*cancels the demon army order*

Drew O'Connor said...

Good morning everyone!!

I'm being unrealistic when I say that I want my story finished by Halloween??

Sparky Braginski said...

Hey Nix, Em.

Drew O'Connor said...

S'up Sparks!!

What's the craic?

Zathract Mist said...

Hello, Nix.

Hi Em.

Ariana Shade said...

Morning Emerald! Hello Nix!

Sparky Braginski said...

. . . Craic?

Drew O'Connor said...

Lol lads I've been on here for 4 months and you're still having trouble with craic lol

It's like um... when I say what's the craic, I mean what's going on with ya.

Zathract Mist said...

I. Wanted. To. Go. To. Knotfest.

Why. Couldn't. I. Go. To. KNOTFEST?!

Ariana Shade said...

Goodnight everybody!

Sparky Braginski said...

Ohhhhhhhh.

Great.

trying to finish the horror movie I half watched last night, that ZATH MUST SEE.

Jophiel said...

I'm here, had the best god damn sleep of my life!

Jophiel said...

Though I do not rmeber biting my lip... again ...

Jophiel said...

Okay, I'm asleep again! BYE!

Sparky Braginski said...

...Hello?

Zathract Mist said...

Back.

Calidae Dark said...

Hey everyone!!

Calidae Dark said...

...?? Helloooo??

Calidae Dark said...

* breaks the silence by munching on Valsnacks *

Luciana said...

...Hello?

I'm off ill, so I thought I'd come say hi...

Luciana said...

And I'm on my own...

Eve the ROCK said...

Hiiii!

Eve the ROCK said...

Luuuuce!

Luciana said...

Evvvvvvvveeeee!

Eve the ROCK said...

*hugs* How are you? Hopefully you're still here :P

Luciana said...

*hugs back* Yeah, I'm still here. :3

I'll live. XD

How are you?

Zathract Mist said...

Oh, Luce, you're here too!

Luciana said...

Indeed I am.

Today I'm having a day off from my time off.

I'm ill, it's allowed. :P

Zathract Mist said...

Course it is.

Eve the ROCK said...

I'm pretty goose :)

Reina Zanahoria said...

Hey there, Eve! We meet... ONCE AGAIN! *cue strange sound effects*

Luciana said...

OPPA GANGNAM STYLE.


...

...

LE GANG NEEDS TO MAKE A GANGNAM STYLE MUSIC VIDEO...

Reina Zanahoria said...

With Skulduggery dancing to it? O.o XD

Eve the ROCK said...

Hello Megan! We meet again!

Luciana said...

Hello, person I've never met!

Hello, Zath! *pokes*

Reina Zanahoria said...

Hello there, Greekiwistraliminion! How are you feeling this fine day?

Zathract Mist said...

Hey VampireMaster!

Pfft... Please, no...

Reina Zanahoria said...

Hello person that has never met me but that I kinda know because I read the comments section a lot but have only just decided to comment in too!

Zathract Mist said...

*wonders if she's referring to Luce or me...*

Luciana said...

Isabelle Furhman is 15! O.o

I'm older than Isabelle Furhman!

What is this tomfoolery!?

Reina Zanahoria said...

*is referring to both and is a creeeeeepy staaaalker* (Or maybe just felt a bit weird butting into the conversation XD)

Eve the ROCK said...

I'm feeling pretty goose, how are you Megan?

Luciana said...

VampireMaster, do you have a nickname?

I'm L/Lu/Luc/Luce/Lucy/Luci/Luciana/Jordan/Robyn or Clover. :'3

I have so many names. XD

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

hey all!

Eve the ROCK said...

Hey Missy!

Reina Zanahoria said...

How am I? *is offended* I are awesome, DUH. I read Skulduggery Pleasant, all that read Skulduggery Pleasant are awesome, (except for my brother... but that's a different matter) And those that write Skulduggery Pleasant are all Golden Gods, common knowledge.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

*dances around*
HOLIDAYS! HOLIDAYS! HOLIDAYS! PEOPLES BIRTHDAY PARTIES! MY BIRTHDAY! GANGNAM STYLE!

*frowns*

random...

Luciana said...

Cain! *tacklehugs*



I think I missed out one of my many nicknames.. *shrugs* I probably missed out a lot. XD

Reina Zanahoria said...

My nicknames? Meg/Meggy/Meggie/Nutmeg/Megs Or just Megan ;) (Not as many nicknames as you... but I'll get there... don't worry. *determined face*)

Eve the ROCK said...

@Meggie

Right, yes, foolish me :P

Luciana said...

Is it okay that I call you Meg? Reminds me of Megara from Hercules! XD

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

*tacklehugs L*

Reina Zanahoria said...

HOLIDAYS? WHEN? WHERE? WHO? WHAT? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Hi Meg
yeah, holidays for me
started today :D

Eve the ROCK said...

Your holidays have just started? Mine started a week ago.

Reina Zanahoria said...

Sure! If it's on my nickname list, then I'm pretty sure you can! (unless, of course, your hands fell off and you can no longer type) *checks nickname list* Yup, it's there.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

I remember, Eve, that last holidays you went back a week earlier then us
so it's basically even

but we have to wait another week...
but our school only had a 4 day week, ending with a school fun-day thing

Reina Zanahoria said...

:O BUT... HOLIDAYS... I... NOES! I DON'T HAVE ANY!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

WHAT?!
YOU HAVE NO HOLIDAYS?!

Reina Zanahoria said...

Not YET anyways. *sharpens knife* *looks at principal* They're coming veeeeery soooon...

Reina Zanahoria said...

I HAVE holidays... JUST NOT NOW. DX Where is your dome of residence?

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Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Perth, on the west side of that funny looking country down-under

Reina Zanahoria said...

The funny looking one? The one where they greet peoples with the funny accent? G'day mate? It that the one?

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Yep, that one

Reina Zanahoria said...

^_^ My science teacher is a weirdo from that funny place too.

Eve the ROCK said...

YOU DON'T HAVE ANY HOLIDAYS? ANY???

Eve the ROCK said...

Ohhhhh right. GOOD. I thought you had absolutely no holidays :P

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

dinner, bye!

Luciana said...

*mutters about being in England and not having holidays until next month*

*smiles*

Reina Zanahoria said...

Gotta go (French lessons! DX) BYEEEEE! <3

Luciana said...

Bye those that left! *hugs whoever left*

Eve the ROCK said...

Bye Missy! Bye Meggy!

Oh well, Luce. Next month we'll be the ones complaining about school :P

Luciana said...

I'll only have a week off before I have exams, again.

But, I have longer off for summer next year! XD

Eve the ROCK said...

Yaay!

Luciana said...

Msd.

I might fall asleep. :(

Even though it's only 1:20pm.

I'm so tiredddd.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

back

dinner was yummy

bye Meg!

Luciana said...

Fantastic Baby MV was on my tv yesterday.

I almost screamed.

Monster was on, too.

I love BIG BANG so much.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

BIGBANG rules!!!

Gangnam Style has become so big, it's been on Australian radio!!

and now, Crayon:

Why so serious?
GET YOUR CRAYON, CRAYON
CRAYON, CRAYON,
Why so serious?

Luciana said...

GANGNAM STYLE CAUSES BIG BANG AND 2NE1 TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE ON MY TV.

SERIOUS FANGIRLING WENT DOWN, LAST NIGHT;)

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

COOL!!

only Gangnam Style has been played on radio though... :(

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

*thinks*
what to make...

Zathract Mist said...

I actually posted on What If?...

I've even amazed myself.

And now, I'm going to leave, even though I wasn't really here and payed no attention to anything over the past few hours.

Goodbye.

Luciana said...

Noooooo.

Don't leave.

*throws knife in Zath's direction*

Don't leave :c

I wanted to talk to you.

I'm just trying to think what I wanted to talk to you about...

Eve the ROCK said...

Goodbye, lizard.

Yeah, I've heard Gangnam Style on the radio, it was awesome XD

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

bye Zath!

very distant

Eve the ROCK said...

Okay Missy :)

I might disappear soon, warning

Reina Zanahoria said...

Eve? You still there? I'm BACK!

Eve the ROCK said...

Hey Megs!

Reina Zanahoria said...

Are you deliberately using all my nicknames in order? XD

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

hi Megs!

Reina Zanahoria said...

Hi Miss Cain!

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Eve the ROCK said...

I'm not using any order, Nutmeg. Just trying each one out, see which one i like using better. :P

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

"NO! EVERYTIME A RAINBOW DIES A PICKLE DIES TOO!"

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

hi Val!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

going now...

bye all!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hi and bye, Miss!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

KAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!



Did you get your stuff from Derek?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I hate waiting another year for every book...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I got mine yesterday!


Lookie, I took pictures of them!

http://bringingskulduggerytothemasses.blogspot.com/2012/09/pictures-lovely-pictures.html

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Well, I'm such a NINJA!


*tries to be stealthy* *runs face first into a wall*

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Hey guys.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hi Eden.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

We're going to tape that drawing to a chair, and then when we take a group photo I'll be holding it, that way Derek's in the picture :D

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Anyway I just got internet at my house, so no more waiting till I go to my dads.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Dang it, I have to go... Be back in thirty minutes or so!

Reina Zanahoria said...

HELLO PEOPLES! *waves*

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Hello people's.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

BACK!


Thanks for the ded, Kal! :D

Reina Zanahoria said...

GAAAH! I ONLY just managed to get my brothers off the computer -_- Anyone still on?

Luciana said...

Kallista, that's the most beautiful dedication I've ever read. *hugs* Thank you, so much. It's almost as perfect as you.

Valice said...

Anyone here???

Luciana said...

I'm here! :D

Valice said...

Hi Luciana! :)

Luciana said...

Hullo, Valice! :3

How are you doing, my dear?

Valice said...

Very good, just trying to kill CAPTCHA! ;)

What about you??

Willow Storm said...

Hello?

Valice said...

Hi Willow! :)

Willow Storm said...

Hi Valice.
I do not like chicken.

Luciana said...

Willow!
*tackles*

I've been better, Valice. But I'll live. XD

Willow Storm said...

Lucy!
I HAVEN'T TALKED TO YOU IN YONKS!

Luciana said...

Yonks?

I don't think it's been that long...

I'm stating for this weekend, then I'm gone again.

I just really need some friends, at the moment.

Valice said...

That's good to hear Luciana!
Oh and Willow: I do like chicken but I think they're quite boring...

Luciana said...

www.theinsignificanceofthisblogisunreal.blogspot.com

GO READ! C:

Valice said...

Got to go, dinner's ready!!
Hell, I'm hungry!
Pizza...!

Willow Storm said...

I say yonks all the time. Even if it's only been five minutes..
*hugs*

Luciana said...

BYE, VALICE! *HUGS*

Luciana said...

*hugs Willow* How have you been faring, my dear?

Willow Storm said...

Bye, Valice!

Willow Storm said...

Not that good. Yourself?

Luciana said...

Worse than ever.

Been on Xat recently?

Venice Rain said...

ATTENTION
"An estimated 30,000 marchers will take place in tomorrow's Orange Order event to mark the centenary of the signing of the pro-Union Ulster Covenant, which opposed the introduction of Home Rule in Ireland."

" set to be one of the biggest loyal order parades seen in Belfast. "


And apparently, the police are advising people to stay out of Belfast if they can, and especially the parade route.

The Easons where the signing is, is opposite City Hall, and the parade route passes by.

So yeah.


Really this message is for anyone planning on going to the Belfast signing, and Landy himself, in the hopes that he'll stay safe (Though hopefully nothing will happen!) and that perhaps the signing could be rescheadualed?

Also, if anyone has any other way's of getting this message out, that would defiently be useful
(Though everyone who needs to know probably knows anyway???? Just double checking)

Willow Storm said...

Yes, I have, actually. I was told I'm not wanted there and I should just leave. "You're no better than a troll."
Stupid, Draggie, I was always a troll.

Luciana said...

Tell him to e-mail me...

Willow Storm said...

Who? Dragona?

Luciana said...

Please.

Also,

My best friend just took a name. <3

Willow Storm said...

I told him.

Valkyrie Cain said...

I so wanna visit you Derek Landy!!!!

dee said...

*hasn't commented in ages...*
*is also probably a bit late for the actual commenting on post part of the comments...*
*oh well*
I shall comment all the same.
1) All this stuff is super amazing and I really wish I'd actually queued up to get my book signed and meet you when I saw you in Brighton last year (I think it was last year...), But I hope I'll see you again some time and I will definitely come and meet you if I do :) Which leads me on to the next part...
2) YOUR COMPETITION FOR YOU COMING TO THE SCHOOL THAT WINS THE COMPETITION THAT HARPER COLLINS SENT AN EMAIL ABOUT TODAY, ERMAHGERD.
I kinda freaked out about it when I read the email, and then went to forward it to my friend (with added squealing note) and accidentally replied to it instead... So now news@harpercollinsnew.co.uk will think I'm mad... Which was a bit awkward...
But anyway, I shall be taking a photo at school on Monday and submitting it and I'M REALLY EXCITED. And I know my friend's shall be too when they see the email xD
And 3) I very much enjoyed Kingdom of the Wicked and it is now in joint favouriteness with the first book and well done and stuff :)
Anyway, that's it... I hope you and all the comment people have a nice day/evening/life :)
I might stick around for a while, too...
*shuffles over to a corner and stands there awkwardly*

- Dee

Willow Storm said...

Shine bright like a diamond

Flame Phoenix said...

Yello, People of Blogland!

Willow Storm said...

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Now I know my ABC's, next time won't you sing with me.

Willow Storm said...

Hello, Flame. How be thee?

Willow Storm said...

I am cat crazy.

Flame Phoenix said...

CHATZY'S LOADING! WOOT! YAY!

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

YESS!!! I get to write another messed up fight scene in Honors....hmm which character should intervene? I did Scapegrace and Thrasher. The setting in the woods 2 men pinned under a tree and wolves gonna eat them ALIVE!!!

Willow Storm said...

Hi, Zaf!

Luciana said...

Sorry I poofed.

Been in a helluva lot of pain.

Willow Storm said...

Cats are beautiful. *nods*

Willow Storm said...

It's okay, Lucy.
*hugs*
I wish I could get rid of the pain that you're in.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Dang Luce

I got it!!! I am going to have...*evil grin* Derek save these 2 guys out of errs the goodness of his heart (wait i dont forsee this happening he'd Blog about it first then maybe help them)

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Okay zaf.

Luciana said...

*hugs Willow* I'll be okay.

Pain is pain.

I don't have it the worst.

I'll learn to deal with it, eventually...

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Okay I need to do a sort of survey for a story I'm doing.
Who here is a necromancer?

Anonymous said...

Hmm-dee-dum... I wish Derek could see the t-shirts my friends and I made. Luna made one that had a picture of Val, and it said "Wise Beyond my Years", and of course Marcia and I made Tanith shirts, with pictures of the sword lady herself. And one can only WONDER what THOSE shirts said...
Come and have a go...

If you think you're hard enough.

Anonymous said...

Zaf is!

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