2012 saw me jetting around the world yet again, meeting lots of lovely Minions, some of which laughed, some of which blathered, some of which stared, and some of which hyperventilated and cried tears of unbridled joy. I expected nothing less.
It saw another Skulduggery book reach number one in the Bestseller chart, despite a few bookshops releasing it early and risking my wrath (which is terrible and frightening. Honest it us. You can ask anyone).
It was also a year of writing and looming deadlines. I started the year without a single word of KOTW written, but within three months or so I had a finished manuscript that is probably my favourite of anything I've produced so far. Then The Maleficent Seven turned out to be 20,000 words longer than I had anticipated, so when November came I was still writing the damn thing, instead of starting Book 8 like I'd planned. The good news, of course, is that TMS turned out to be a whole heap of fun, and I have a feeling you'll like it when it's released in... in... oh God, when is it released? March? I think?
The whole thing started, by the way, because of the speed you lot raced through Deathbringer. After a year of hyping yourselves up and building excitement, the book was released and suddenly you had another year to wait for the next one. And for some reason I began to feel guilty about that, so I decided to release something small between KOTW and Book 8, and Tanith's little adventure was born.
Book 8 is progressing well, you'll be happy to know. 25,000 words so far, which is roughly a fifth of KOTW. I don't know how long the new one will end up being, but it'll PROBABLY be fairly substantial. There's a whole lot of war to get through, after all.
Of course, while 2012 brought with it great surprises and good news, it also provided no news at all on the movie front... at least no news that I can talk about. I've been writing the script myself (and it is AWESOME) and I'd have liked to be able to announce some kind of film deal before the end of the year. But things move slowly in Hollywood, and things move even slower because I'm extra-cautious after what happened with Warner Bros (still awesome people, by the way). So just be patient, and eventually I'll have something to say. Good things come to those who wait.
(Well actually, good things come to those who work really hard to make those things happen, but whatever.)
But as the year draws to a close, I like to remember the things that I've enjoyed.
2012, after all, brought us these guys
And this...
... this...
... this...
... that...
Oooh and this slice of awesomeness...
And it brought us Haywire...
... and so more of Gina Carano...
... which is ALWAYS a good thing...
And it had Ronda Rousey defending her Strikeforce title...
AND moving to the UFC...
And 2012 gave us Michelle Jenneke, for which I am eternally grateful...
... and my dear beloved Jenna...
Further words about Jenna, I think, need not be spoken.
... I'm also thanking YOU, the many silent Minions out there who read this Blog but don't comment. Whenever I talk about how proud I am of the Skulduggery readers, I don't just mean the readers I know. I mean you, too.
So, thank you for everything, and I hope you all have an amazing 2013.
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How does book 8 go to war after book 7?
Doesn't there have to be subtle stirrings, then WAR?
And the Americans aren't enough.
Go with Nix? Three?
Or Eden, which is four.
I'm five.
Take NINE.
Well, remember, a year usually passes between each book, so the subtle stirrings happened in that time.
When I stay up late, I get tooooo cocky,
Goodnight Everyone!
Well that's mixed messages...
Three, four or nine?
I don't know how it's going to happen, but i'm VERY excited for the war...:)
I'm 10! Because I dont want to co-write and I'm fairly certain that no one wants 10.
Goodnight Flame! *splashes*
But don't we need a big enemy who has been there all along?
Night Flame!
Night Flame!
Ana, do Nine! Then maybe we can be allies!
...Naw.
Pretty much all of the sanctuaries hate Ireland...
Flame, America. Because EVERYTHING is our fault. :)
*spoilers*
DON'T FUCKING READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ KOTW.
(Sceptre is back now, and it's going to end it all. Right? So could the enemy be the Reflection? Ororor, the people from the other dimension all coming through?!)
Night now.
Ok, I'm going to ask ONE MORE TIME.
Is there a diving board or NOT?
Nope, it's Ireland vs. America. At least, that's what it sounded/sounds like.
SPOILERS!
Although if Mevolent came through...
It would be AWESOME.
No, no it wouldn't.
SPOILERS!!
Can you imagine Mevolent AND Stephanie(the Redlection) going after Val and Skulduggery?
I'm atrocious with giving presents. Atrocious!
Hello! What are we all up to today?
I'm going now... I don't really get what you're all talking about... See ya!
Hi Eve! You can't be NEARLY as bad as Valkyrie...
Bye Hel!
Bye Bye EMBER!!!
And Kes, it would be the best fight in Skulduggery HISTORY :D
No.
SPOILERS!
The Darquesse vs. Argeddion vs. Vile would beat ANYTHING.
Bye Hel!
Really? It's Thursday afternoon and I need to get a present within three hours. I had TWO WEEKS, but I couldn't think of anything.
Haha. For whom? And for what occasion?
If you add Mevolent into that fight it would be PERFECT!
Yes...yes!
Eve, you should draw a face on a banana and give them that.
HEY GUUYYSS
And a rock. Tell whoever it is that you are giving yourself to them.
Hi Jubi!
Well hello Ms Glee!
Hehe, good idea Kes...
Hiya Ariana!
Hi Kessie!
Jubi, I have a question for you. Say you own a lake.
Does it have a diving board?
Umm I guess so...?
Ana, there's our answer! Yay!
YAY!
...?
WOOHOO!!!
*Dives into lake off the brand new diving board*
We were trying to figure out whether or not the lake has a diving board.
Ooh! Haha yay NEW DIVING BOARD!
*jumps into lake*
*dives off of diving board and lands on Ana*
HELLO ARIANA! *tackles*
I seriously need to hang out with you and Amanda really soon, or my head will explode.
HI VAL! Did you finish your door?
Well I have a castle near the lake... You could jump out the balcony...
Ooh!
*climbs up onto Val's balcony*
*jumps into the lake*
I did, Kes! I just need to get on a computer to post it... Hold on...
*celebrates*
*throws wet confetti*
*enters Val's castle*
I'm going to go over there on Friday. I'll probably end up staying the night.
*calls Clemy who dives in and transforms into a dolphin*
That's impressive Jubi...
Clemy is a flying Dolvampony..
She's a flying dolvampony.... I'm not sure is that's it though...
Flying Dolphin-Vampire-Pony?
Yup :D
GOSH KESSIE stop satin everything I say before me!
xD
*saying
I'm psychic...
Haha! WHAT AM I THINKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW???
Oh my goddddddd, the Internet on my laptop is SO. SLOW.
Santa's favourite colour?
ORANGE! ORANGE IS EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE COLOUR!
And if it isn't, it should be.
My favourite colour is indigo.
Unm that's nice... :P
Like Ivy's eyes!
Right. Duh.
Santa does come off as a sort of orange guy, doesn't he... Mine is RED
Exactly, Kes. Exactly.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
*hopes for Miss Cain to suddenly appear to back me up*
Friends is on... I love this show so much :D
Never heard of it.
REALLY? well it's kinda old.. :P but its HYSTERICAL
I LOVE FRIENDS! IT'S SO FUNNY!
I love when they show what they looked like in high school. Monica is hilarious.
Friends is the awesomest show ever
http://bringingskulduggerytothemasses.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-tardis-has-landed.html
GO. NOW.
No, Doctor Who is.
But Friends is still amazing.
Haha, I love Friends. Phoebe's my favourite :)
Good point Val...
I love Chandler (I think that's how you spell it...)
Val, that's AWESOME!
Val, are you aware that your blog is snowing?
I think the awesomest show is The Walking Dead. Or Criminal Minds.
Val, that looks so cool!
Doctor Who trumps all.
(Mostly because it is the ONLY show I watch)
Of course I'm aware. I made it snow.
Dr Who is an AWESOME show... But I LOVE Sherlock...
*sings along to Friends theme song*
So no one told you it was gonna be this waaayyy *clap clap clap clap*
Your jobs a joke you're broke
And love life's DOA
Is like you're always stuck in 2nd geeaarr
When it hasn't been your day your week your months or even your yeeeeaaarr
But I'll be there for you (when the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you (like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you, cuz your there for me toooooooooo
YAY
YAY
*hums Doctor Who theme*
Actually,
*hums Believe*
OOOWEEEYOOOOOO
WEEEYOOOWEEEE
DOODOODOOO
DOOO DODOOO
DODO DODOOO
OOOOWEEEYOOO
*fails trying to type out the dr who theme...*
I'm so good at this! xD
*hums Ten Thousand Fists*
Yes, Jubi. Yes you are.
Why, thank you
Absolutely fantastic. xD
Give me another theme song with no words that I can sing!
Harry Potter!
Wait that has lyrics..
*sings Harry Potter 99 Seconds*
Yes, they qualify.
I sing Harry Potter in 99 seconds in less than a minute.
It's hilarious.
I know. I saw it. I can do it ridiculously quickly, too. Have you seen the Deathly Hallows Literal Trailer?
I can never get the words for The Sorcerer's Stone :(
There once was a boy names haaaarrryyy destined to be a star
His parent wer Lille by voolldeemoort who gave him a lightning Scaar
Harry goes to hog warts he meets Ron and Hermione
McGonical requires he play for gryffindor
Draco is a daddy's boy
Quirrell becomes unemployed
The directors stone is destroyed by Dumbledore
Ron breaks his wand. Now Ginny's gone and harrys in mortal danger
Tom riddle hides his snakes inside his ginormous secret chaaammbber
Harry blows up aunt marge the dementors come and take charge lupin is a wolf the rats a man and yet another prisoner is at large they use time travel to go back in time to save the prisoner of Azkaban who just so happens to be Harry's god father yeah I don't really get it either...
TBC
There once was a boy named Harry, destined to be a star
His parents were killed by Voldemort, who gave him a lightning scar
Yo Harry, you're a wizard
(buh buh buh buh)
Harry goes to Hogwarts, he meets Ron and Hermione,
McGonagall requires that he play for Griffindor!
Draco's a daddy's boy, Quirell becomes unemployed, the sorcerer's stone is destroyed, by Dum-ble-dore.
*is too lazy to type the rest*
My favourite to sing is Order of the Phoenix.
Deathly Hallows is mine.
Harry gets put in the triwizard tournament with dragons and mermaids OH NO Edward Cullen gets slated HE'S BACK!
Harry Harry ones getting scary. Voldemorts back and your a revolutionary Harry
Dumbledore. Dumbledore. Why is he ignoring your CONSTANT ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT HIM!
he is forced to leave the school
Umbridge arabicas Dracos a tool
Kids break into the ministry
SIRIUS BLACK IS DEAD AS CAN BEEEEE OHH
SPLIT YOUR SOUL
Seven parts of a whole
THE HORCRUXES
BRING DUMBLEDORES EEEENNNDDD
there once was a boy named Gary. Hi constantly conquered death
In one final duel between good and bad he may take his final breath...
THANK GOD IT'S DONE!!
Harry, Harry, getting scary
Voldemort's back, you're a revolutionary, Harry
Dumbledore, Dumbledore, why is he ignoring your constant attempts to contact him?
He is forced to leave the school,
Umbridge arrives, Draco's a tool,
Kids break into the Ministry,
Sirius Black is dead as can BEEEEEEEEEE!
OHHHHHHHHHH!!!
I have to go now, bye everyone!
God sorry for all the typos... STUPID PHONE KEYBOARD
I love singing that...
And yes, I have seen the literal trailer.
WIZARD LIGHTNING BATTLLLLLLLLLLE!
HUGE SHINY P, THEN OTHER LETTERS COME OUT!
GOODBYE KESTREL LESTARRE!!!!!
Oh god... Spell check change Harry to Gary...
BYE KESSIE!!!
ONG VAL I LOVE that literal trailer! I memorized it all... :D
Ana, what happened to calling me LeS?
I changed my mind. I'm staying for a bit.
I didn't. I know some parts, though!
This is the most important movie you will ever see,
Back up in a library!
*has The Game stuck in my head*
Curse you, Star!
Good point LeS...
Introductory helecopter nature shot
(Bad guy at a safe distance)
Second introductory helecopter nature shot
Bad guy at an uncomfortably close distance!
(Turn)
Careful Harry. He doesn't have a nose
Harry needs some sleep and he needs a Jose and he needs some sleep. And some new glasses.
And he needs a manicuree
Don't sleep yet Harry he's gonna kill you LOOK OUT!
Spell dodge too many passengers dramatic turn how does that hold him up
First time he touched a girl
Pan up pointy roof leaf bend look right
This movie is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
Force field disolves
Dramatically raise hand that train is screwed slowly look LEFT
this movie is the most important move you will ever see
BACK UP IN A LIBRARY
Raise your hand (and a wand) dragons pissed weasely's scared of a bunch of bad guys but he acts brave while he runs
You gotta buy 2 tickets
Masked guy on a broom swerve rum thrown exploding runnin closer shot vast a spell DUCK! Be careful with that STICK! too late....
Hehe, he needs a Jose XD
I know up to- you've gotta buy two tickets.
And the it's something like-
Downhill, people walking, something, people running, FLEX!
Dragon take off p running downhill ppl running FLEX. Part one November
watching people runnin backwards screaming
WAVE HAND UPSKIRT WINDY KISSING SNAPE CADT SPELL CLIMB LOOK BLOWNUP THE TOWN!
Wwiiizzaarddd
Lliigghhttnniinngg
BBAAATTLLEE
(zoom)
HUGE SHINY P
THEN OTHER LETTERS COME OUT!
Doodoodoodoo, SUBSCRIBE!
Snape, Snape, Severus Snape
Snape, Snape, Severus Snape
Dumbledore!
Snape, Snape, Severus Snape
Dumbledore!
Oh god I SKILLED AN ENTIRE PART!!
Part one November watching
Chase that fire you wizards flying horse lizard
Look out Harry too late got it help him Ron (swing!) part 2 July 2 burning people running backwards screaming... (Proceed from there...)
*skipped
Wow, late reply. :P
Yeah, it's for my friend's birthday. I can't give her a banana, I got that for Derek. And in fact, she gave me a rock as a representation of me. I WANTED to give her money in a barrel, and that was really funny, because mum kept saying "barrels" while we were looking for it, and asking me why a barrel. Some guy heard her, and said "Wait....BARRELS?" XD It was quite hilarious.
So, I'm just gonna put money in a card, like she asked. I'm gonna make sure it's a kickass card though. It has OWLS on them.
Ron, Ron, Ron Weasley!
BARRELS???? :o
So back to my point: I am atrocious at giving presents.
Bye!
BARRELS!
Harry potter, Harry potter, ooh, Harry Potter, Harry Potter, yeah
Bye!
Singing our song, all day long, at Hooooogggwwwaaaarrrrrttttsssss!
Umm... Who are we saying bye to?
I actually have to go now, Vale! Adios! Aloha! Shalom!
Voldemort, Voldemort, oh Voldy, Voldy, Voldy, Voldemort! Bu dum dum dum...
BYE LeS!!!!
BYE KESSIE!!!
I'm going to go watch Criminal Minds now... BYE!
And Val don't forget to try to go Amanda's on Friday!
BYE ARIANA!!
Au revoir et bonjour.
Bonjour Fabi!
Salut! Comment vas-tu?
Je deteste Maroon 5.
Tres bein!!
Moi aussi... Ma amie aime Maroon 5...
My French is really bad...
hello
Moi aussi. Je suis pas mal.
im some ones kinda step bro you guys know
Ok, I will switch to English now. It's hard doing ç and é on my phone anyway.
Hello.
Lol
Je suis terrible a français
Hahah HII
she dosent want me to say who
My mom is québécois, so I picked up a bit from her.
O
O
can some one go to: treeperson11.blogspot.com please its my blog
I hate you
me?
Sorry, Jubi.
No, me.
oh but can any one go to treeperson11.blogspot.com
:P
is that a yes?
It's difficult to look at it now... Cuz I'm on my phone... But once I get my computer, then I can get a chance to look a it :)
I dedicate this page to Washingtonians, cause we ROCK!!!!!
Also to Mycroft, his umbrella and the MAHUVIANS!!! We also rock.
Also anyone who needs a hug just now [hugs]
To Ieni, for adding ninjaeroplanetacklehugged to my dictionary!!!!
And, neither last nor least, to the survivors of Ms. Shayla's really tough dance class tonight. Congratulations, you made it!
Ok, actually last, I dedicate to YOU, for reading my absurdly long dedication! Thank you!
im a washingtonian
I don't think we've met, Colton.
I'm Jubilance Glee
And that about it :)
I thought so, considering you're up at this hour. I don't know how Jubi manages.
i dont think we have... :|
I'm Fabi. I'm sure the S. stands for something or other, I just haven't found it yet. XD
its 9:59 here (pm)
HOLY CRAP IT'S 1 AM!!!!!
Who cares...
whyd do you think we met?
Haha XD.
im from port orchard but right now im in lynwood
Oh, and I'm also on my phone, can't read your blog either, sorry.
awww.... im starting a writing contest about survival
I can read it later... Unless I forget. I'll try not to.
cool i just posted the rules (no rules) on the blog
Sooooo
CLEMMYY!!!!
*Clemy comes flying in on a Rainbow*
Hello Clemy!
im riding a BANANA SLED!!
Good Dolvampony.
Congrats!
whos the dolvampony?
*hops on clemy*
Clemy is SOO much cooler than a banana sled
im riding a GIANT TARDIS!!!!
Clemy. Jubi's Dolvampony. Dolphin/Vampire/Pony. Also she breathes fire and flies.
tardis!
GIDDYUP!
*Clemy takes off*
WEEE!
[looks around for cool vehicle]
[doesn't see one]
lolololololol idk *facepalm*
Hmmmm. Maybe Clemy can time travel....
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