You may have noticed me being pretty quiet over the last week or so, and for this I have a very good reason. I am writing a book. I'm over 115,000 words in but DEAR LORD I'm at that stage when I don't know if it'll EVER be finished. I'm supposed to be filling in the blanks right now- linking up scenes and sequences and getting the chapters in order and writing any little bits that I've left empty. But I'm still no closer to the end. How can this BE?
But before I get back to work, I have been asked to remind you all that my event at the Stratford Picture House on April 5th is the only public event I'll be doing for The Maleficent Seven. For those of you who don't know what a public event IS, it's basically me on stage yapping and answering questions for an hour, and then we go on to have a signing. All other appearances for TMS are just signings.
I've been asked to remind you about this because apparently there are lots of tickets available. Well, I'm ASSUMING there are lots of tickets available. The words used were "it's been slow to book", which means roughly the same thing. Maybe it's because it's the Easter holidays or it's the start of a weekend, but usually events pretty much sell out in a very short space of time. So Harper Collins publicity people are all going "uhhh... what's happening?"
Oh, and for those of you who have already booked tickets, don't you fret. If it IS a smaller crowd than usual, it just means the event will be more of a casual chat between all of us. And also you won't have to wait in line for hours.
But, uh, for all you others... book a ticket. Or something.
I'm getting back to work now. But before I do, two pictures of cats.
One cute.
One scary.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Bye Taia!
Maralie, truth or dare?
*mutters something under breath* *teleports Death out of river* *returns Death's soul* *stares judgingly at Mara* What the Hell...?
Alright, I'll ded.
I ded to...
~ One Direction
~ MAHU
~ Every single Bloglandian here
~ This Is Us, or the 1D3D movie
~ Easter :3
~ TMS
Is that okay? *winces*
Fine by me, Mara! *hugs again*
*smiles innocently at Coco* You know you looooooove her!
Uh... TRUTH!
Shut up, Maralie. *avoids looking at Aretha*
*Is brought back to life*
Thanks Niccy!!
*Hugs and looks at Ari*
You. Missed. Heaps.
*Goes back into the lake*
*hugs Ari back*
I MISSED YOU AND YOUR ARI-NESS.
*avoids looking at Niccolo* Um...
*giggles* *yells*
COCO AND ARI SITTING IN A TREE
K-I-S-S-I-N-G!
*Laughs at the awkwardness*
*Wonders how long it will be until have to breathe*
Mara... This is getting awkward...
(THIS IS STAR:
Terrible at truths!
And dares! :P
But Ez ISN'T. So, being terrible myself, me doing it as her wouldn't really work.
*steals truth rights from Ez*
Hmm.
What's the worst thing you've ever done to a person?
And now it's half one, so I'll go sleepies. :(
See you all tomorrow!)
*Starts to turn blue*
WOAH
DID
THAT
JUST
HAPPEN
COCO HUGGED DEATH
*coughs*
(Ari, I expect you didn't mean to do that?)
YOU'RE SO IN LOVE. CAN I BE THE GODMOTHER?
*hugs Death* What did I miss? (sorry, technical issues- I have one tab open for me and another for him... I got that mixed up... Oh, don't look at me like that Niccolo, I'm only human! Just be glad you even have your own voice at all!) (darn it! I did it again! Sorry! *winces* I think Niccolo is going to kill me...)
Um... Mara, are you ok? *whispers* Have you seen him? Mr.Doesn't-ever-care-about-anything?
The worst thing?
Hm.
Probably...
Uh...
I don't really DO bad stuff, tbh...
I might've slapped my brother a few times? ...with a door? :3
Night Ezmeralda and Star! *hugs*
Now, Coco. TRUTH OR DARE?
They dressed him up yesterday... He bit my leg as a wolf... He was also strangling me as a boa constrictor then I started sawing his head off...
You know, even if you whisper, I can still hear you? *shrugs* It's true, though.
Ari, Coco cares about you like me and One Direction.
*hesitates* Granted, he doesn't have posters of you... And if he did, I don't think he'd give them goodnight kisses...
BUT HE LIKES YOU. AND YOU MUST NAME ONE OF YOUR DAUGHTERS AFTER ME. *grins*
...
Ari... YOU DO LOVE HIM!
*squeals*
*sighs* Are we really still playing this? Fine. Truth, again. I don't trust you people with dares...
[laughs from somewhere in the middle of nowhere that shouldn't have wifi but does anyway]
[vanishes into the night, not that I was here]
Aww.
Okay. Coco, do you love Ari? :3
TRUTH. NO LIES. TRUTH.
Death, listen closely and get your phone ready to record this. :P
Sorry for the brief disappearance- my computer died, and I had to plug it in again. Oh God... I almost feel bad for making him come here now... *thinks for a bit* Except actually, I don't. Wow, you guys even got him to play truth or dare... *stares in awe*
And Mara... I've known him a lot longer than you have. Niccolo doesn't care about anything. *remembers events of MC* *starts to second-guess self*
I am so tired of this ridiculous game... *vanishes*
We're very persuasive.
I know love when I see it! :3 *throws rose petals around*
ROSE PETALS IT'S A SIGN
COCO! *screams* THAT IS AGAINST THE RULES OF BTOD!
*Swims to the land and runs around in circles*
Niccy!!! I wuv you!!!!
*re-appears* But for the record... *locks eyes with Ari* Aretha... I'm afraid I've fallen hopelessly in love with you. *vanishes again*
*is in shock*
AWWWWWWW! I SAID HE WAS SWEET!!! I SAID SO!!!!
*screams*
ARIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!
OMG OMG OMG I TOLD YOU. ALWAYS BELIEVE MARA. ALLLLLWAYS.
Okay. Mara the Ship Namer here! *looks at clipboard*
Arecolo? Nicotha?
*continues to stand there awkwardly gaping*
ALWAYS BELIEVE DEATH AND MARA. *nods* *high- fives Death*
Nicotha. *nods*
*drags Ari into Mara's bedroom of gossipy stuffs*
Follow us, Death!
This was just like me and Harry! *sighs dreamily*
*Hi-five Mara*
*Hugs Ari*
Ari... Did he swap you with a fish?
*Starts following*
Im back! yay!
Does anyone know if becky's been on lately?
*is dragged* *falls over* *is still unable to move or speak*
*sits on beanbag*
THAT WAS SO SWEET
Who wants ice cream? *pulls out rainbow ice cream from fridge*
Hey Cali! :)
Becky? I think she was on yesterday...
oh my god im so bored im peeling walnuts.
Msd, it's 2am :3
Yes please!!!
I WANT RAINBOW ICECREAM YUMYUMYUM!
lol mara its almost 3pm here
THE NUTCRACKER
O.O
*hands Ari, Death and Cali some ice cream*
It's skittle flavoured. *nods*
*swallows* Um... *clears throat* I'll have some ice cream, please.
...Does anybody know what just happened? Like... Am I hallucinating? *mumbles different possibilities to self* Maybe this is a dream...
I guess you're a few hours ahead, Cali. *laughs*
*yawns*
I want to sleep but you're all so awesome...
Thanks!
*Looks at Ari*
*Contiplates getting Niccy here*
Yes, this is aaaallll a dream.
Woah, just had a thought. What if your whole life you're living right now was just a dream
*speaks in monotone, staring into space* You're awesome too, Mara.
Ari, Niccolo Croatoan is in love with you.
IT'S THE TRUTH:)
Yup, I get easter sunday and chocolate before all of you :D
*bites lip and looks away*
I think I'm going to go with Cali's theory. This is all just a really weird dream.
Omg Cali. Imagine that O.O
No I'm not. *laughs* LIES THESE CONFOUND THINGS ARE LIES.
Harry and I shall soon meet, and he will take my hand in his and say, "Maralie, Jane, whatever bame you go by, I love you."
Then I have a heart attack.
*Punches Ari*
You felt that, this is real, he is sweet and freaky! Perfect for you!!!
UGHHHH I WANT CHOCOLATE D:
Ari, believe us. Cause we're, like, the only people here. *shakes gently* Niccolo is in love wth youuu.
I shall now depart. Night/Morning/Have a nice day! *hugs*
*disappears*
*nods* Good word, heart attack. It fits. Well, phrase. Whatever. *continues staring into space*
But... Niccolo is not... Sweet...
Heart attack... *giggles*
Ow! Never thought it'd hurt so bad
Getting over you-ooh
And ow!
You're giving me a heart attack
Lookinh like you do-ooh!
*is really gone now*
*shakes head* Goodnight, Mara!
Ok. Ok. If I accept that this actually happened... Unlikely as it is... What do I do?
Night Mara!!
Accept that he is AWESOME!!! don't tell him I said that...
Dont fall asleep.
Who here lives in the UK? WAS IT TRUE THAT THERE WAS A DOCTOR WHO SPECIAL ON THE 23RD?
Night Mara :)
*giggles lightly* Yeah, I don't know if he could handle that from you after all this... Seriously, though. What do I do? This whole... Casual thing between is... Is not really very casual anymore, is it?
I'm so envious!!!! Ian is not Ian... Diablo...
*Screams and starts punching the punching bag again*
Oh God... Ian...
You... Did you know?
I did a bit of catching up (on MC) before I came here. So... Yeah, I know. *realizes you might have meant something else* *adds quickly* I didn't before, though.
So, you.... I didn't spoil... did I?
*squeezehugs Death* I'm so sorry... I would say something better, but... There aren't really words, are there?
Spoil what?
Nope, my life is depressing... The man I love is someone in a suit
But YOU!! OHMIGOD!!!
The chapter?
Oh! No, you didn't.
Well... the man who's in love with me is also a mass murderer who tortures/kills people for fun... That might pose a bit of a problem...
Yeah... Maybe...
Does that mean I am married to Diablo?!
Lunch time! Bbs!
Ooh... *thinks* Well, you didn't agree to marry Diablo, you agreed to marry Ian. Even if it wasn't really him, you still never agreed to marry Diablo. So, no- you just married the personality of a person who died a long time ago. I wouldn't say you married Diablo.
I'll see you! (maybe, if I'm still here!)
Phew...
*clears throat* Hello, Death.
*Looks at Niccy*
Did we all just imagine that or...?
I wish I could say you did...
*Hugs Niccy*
I knew you were sweet!!! I knew it!!! You denied it but I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*stiffens* Get off me. And I'm not sweet... Really, though. My feelings for Aretha... It isn't sweet. It's selfish. I'm exactly the kind of person she's dedicated her life to fighting against. Telling her this is only going to cause her mental turmoil, because she knows she could never feel affection for someone like me, and that's just a lot of unnecessary stress. It would be a lot easier for her if she didn't know. *mutters to self* Maybe she should forget...
Nic, the love of my life was a man in disguise... How do you think I feel. At least you are you, you might have killed many people and done mean things, but you are YOU, not anyone else. I would envy Ari if feelings were there
Let me rephrase the last part, I would envy Ari if I could still feel...
It'd probably be appropriate in this situation to say that I feel sorry for you... But I don't. Nor do I feel sorry for myself (I never do). Just for Aretha, for having to deal with someone like me.
So you're saying you can't feel? I don't believe that.
You bit me, I didn't feel it... I never really felt much after Ian-Diablo slapped me... It is called acting
I don't mean physically. At least you care enough to act.
You were strangling me, I was laughing through it. I didn't know what else to do...
As do you, you care enough about Aretha to tell her that you love her Niccolo
About her, yes. But I have never claimed to be void of emotion. I've simply never cared... Until recently. It's true the only emotion I felt was pleasure when I had the opportunity to make others suffer, but that is unmistakably an emotion. I just never cared about people.
Do you really think I told her that because I care? Because I'm convinced I only told her because I'm selfish...
You told her because you have a heart of gold. Black, evil, twisted, awesome gold... Does that make it oil?
*half-smiles* It is amusing how much people rely on oil these days. That being said... I don't understand. And why are you complimenting me, anyway?
Ah, it is, is it not? Because you deserve to be complimented. You are relied upon by Aretha. Without you, how many times would she have died? The time she was getting tortured by Mevo and I was at the door? I almost threw up. You saved her. YOU, not anyone else. YOU will save her again. You always will Niccolo. You will always be there for her.
But what she cares about most is other people. It doesn't matter whether or not I'm there for her- she will always value other peoples' lives over her own. They are what matters to her. Not because she hates herself, but because she genuinely believes other humans are amazing, and their lives should be valued and protected. She only ever thinks of herself as an afterthought, if at all.
But she wouldn't be able to do any of that if not for you. By working with and through her, you are protecting humans, prolonging their lives and making Ari happy, even is she doesn't realize.
*is silent for a moment, thinking* Is this what you Bloglandians do, when you're not tying people like me to chairs? Try to help each other?
*Drops the rope in hands*
Yep! We are all a big family, we help each other when they need it. You are so convinced that you are a bad person but you are not, you are good Niccolo, you save lives.
*actually laughs for a bit* Not too long ago I would've been very offended by that. I suppose I can't argue with anything you've said so far- except that I'm a good person. I doubt I'll ever believe that. But I can see why Aretha cares so much for all of you. This is exactly the kind of place she would love.
And the place you will love too, in time.
You are a good person, if you do not think so, I will tie you up and let Geoffrey and Yabby eat you.
Who are Geoffrey and Yabby?
And I highly doubt that...
Hello to anyone who is on
I went yabbying yesterday and caught a little Redfin (Geoffrey) and a big blue yabby named Yabby. They HURT!!!
Geoffrey has spikes!!!
Whoa. Talk about drama!
Hello, Willow.
What is yabbing?
Hi Willow!!!
*Hugs*
Niccolo, do not tempt me, I said the same thing to my little brother and he found out how much yabby pincers hurt!!
Hi death hi Nicollo! *hugs* ya, what is yabbing?
It is where you put a funny net with meat in the middle and put it in a dam/channel and wait a few hours to catch a yabby! We only caught the one though...
*clears throat* You missed a good deal, Fabienne. Perhaps I should leave...
This is the net
http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5100/nnlb7v/products/35/images/2606/MN5500_Yabby_Net_Opera_No_Ring__70627.1360553527.1280.1280.jpg
No, you will not leave Nic, you will stay.
Hi Fab!!! It didn't post!!
What for?
Niccolo Croatoan, I'm going to make this quite clear. I do not like you. I think you are a creepy person not to be trusted. If you do anything to hurt Ari, expect ninjas. Or at least one ninja, a Martian and whatever I qualify as. Also whoever i can randomly recruit off the street. And we won't be coming in peace.
If the two of you are happy, however...I'm not going to complain. She's already clearly a good influence on you...so if the two of you are happy, I won't try to pull a Don John or anything.
have i missed something? *sits in awkward silence*
Hi Death, Willow, C. and whoever else is here.
'Another layer of venom manifested in his voice as he continued. "You love her, and she loves you. You have no idea how lucky you are to have that. And now you're throwing it away because you're too afraid to deal with your emotions. You are an insufferable fool and the epitome of pathetic, and if this is how you're going to treat the love you have then you don't deserve it. But if you were any kind of decent human being, you'd go after her."
At that point Niccolo wasn't even sure if he was lecturing Ian, or himself.'
Niccolo admitted he loves Aretha.
Niccolo, this is why people have learned that birds don't talk. They are too good at giving lectures.
Hello Fabi..and ohhhhh, ok, well I'm guessing it's a bad thing
I'm certain you don't. Actually, I think that's a very wise judgement. And I don't expect anything to come of my feelings for her. But just for future reference, I don't feel threatened by ninjas. Or you. Or anyone, really.
Why is Mevolent Collaboration being quoted now?
'Jealous. Jealous that you fell in love with a girl who returns your feelings... Sure, she cares, but she cares about pretty much everyone. A person like Aretha couldn't love someone like me. I'm everything in the world that she hates. If I made my presence more widely known, I'd be at the top of her hit list. I'm getting off track...'
*Pokes tongue out*
Yeah, I like this one!!!
'But if you want to be difficult, then fine. It's not my life you're ruining. Be pathetic and weak, if you want to. People like you truly disgust me." The voice continued, full of icy bitterness. "Screw you." Niccolo muttered as he flew off to look for Ren.'
Yes, I have emotions. It's strange. Surprising. And rather unpleasant. But there you go.
I <3 quoting birds!!! Especially the telepathetic ones!!
Good for you, C. Good for you.
And Ari's comment:
'He never called himself a decent human being... And he probably should take his own advice- I'm sure he would, if he felt he was in the same situation. But it's true he would be on the top of my hit list if the Sanctuary knew he existed. You still haven't seen his dark side. *evil foreboding smile*'
I have been laying down in my bed for a long time now...
What good is all of this doing, exactly?
Reminding you about what you said to Ia-Diablo...
Oh my God... Ninjago is on.. I am not watching it though... I don't want to yet I do...
Obviously it isn't doing any good.
You're still being stubborn, in case you hadn't realized.
I feel more like Eff right now...but she's dead.
Hi everyone! Who wants tea?
ughhh!!!!...there are not enough hours in the day x(
I want tea!!..and hei
Oh... I came in at a bad moment, didn't I? I'll just leave this here, then... *leaves full teapot on table* *poofs*
Hi/bye, Willow!
Hi Ari! I think I responded to your email.
My ML email has been completely out of order all week, but the Fabi one is still working...I think.
Hi Ari! And, no thanks.
Oh, bye Ari...:-(
Ari! Come back!!!! You didn't come at a bad time!!!
Stubborn in what respect?
*slowly approaches Blogland* You sure?
Of course I am!!!!
*Puts collar and leash on Niccolo*
You wont hurt her, will you?
*Wishes he will change into a little fluffy dog*
Yeah, Ari, stay! [tacklehugs] I haven't seen you in ages!
[mutters under breath, barely audible but pretty sure Croatoan has a way of hearing anyway]
People who never admit they're wrong classify as stubborn, C.
I'm taking that as a 'yes, I will not hurt Aretha'.
it's safe Aretha!
*shadow-travels away* I am not a dog, Death. Not at the moment, anyway. And even if I was, quite obviously, I do not care for leashes.
I'm pretty sure Niccolo is a sweeter person than before!!!
*Evil laugh*
*is tacklehugged* *hugs back* Ok, then! It's true, I haven't seen you in way too long!
*Is still holding onto leash*
You will not hurt Ari, will you?
*Prepares to glare*
Awkwardly ducks under an umbrella.
Niccolo is actually quite funny...
What am I wrong about, exactly?
* [is hugged and then awkwardly ducks under an umbrella]
Huh?
*shadow-travels even further away* *stares at Death* If there was a list of all the people in the world I would love to hurt, you would find the names of all 7 billion people on this planet except Aretha's.
You're right, he is.
He also has a tendency to make me very angry. I may vanish if ||||=|==|||=_|~||=-|==:||||~|||=_||||> appears.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGes7FDmHAM
Awesome
Oh, I wasn't worried about that! It just seemed like you guys were all having some kind of inside conversation or whatever... I'm not making any sense, am I...?
Niccolo, I know. There is nothinig wrong with that... Some people just hate because they can
Links and phones don't mix, can't see it, Death, sorry.
You are Ari! And it's okay!
*Huggles*
Aw...
Ok, I do have to say, I really don't understand what you're saying about Niccolo being 'sweeter than before' and 'actually kind of funny'...? Like, are we talking about the same person?
Yes, how am I 'sweet' or 'funny' in any sense of the words? I fail to understand...
I'm distanty now...writing the Smith story.
[snorts]
*Points to Niccolo*
That is who I am talking about!!
He has feelings!!!! That makes him funny and fluffy!
I am not fluffy.
Your opinions are...interesting, Death. Apologies, but I don't agree with you.
*laughs* Yep, I knew making him come on here was a good idea. Messing with Niccolo... Sorry, but this is just really amusing. XD
Not first again...that's the third time today! And I hasn't even finished the video ded and two pages ago didn't get deded!
Aretha, you want it?
Or I can try writing something.
Yes you are Niccolo!!!
That's fine with me!!
I'd probably fail at it, though. My video deds are automatically the best because I'm the only one that does them, but my written deds...ehh.
Your video deds are awesome!!
Thanks, Death.
I can't finish my current video ded project, though, because I can't use the computer right now... If I get a first later this weekend, I can use it. If I have time to finish it...
Apologies- *vanishes suddenly*
I might become suddenly distant... Sorry
I don't think I've ever seen one of your video deds, Fabi. It sounds exciting, though! And I'm sure a written ded would be awesome too. :) If you honestly don't want it, though, I'll write something up...
That's fine, Death.
My video deds are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrw32lptVi8
And here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoIcQUgddAc
Okay, Death.
And Ari, I think I can ded...if you don't really want to. Wbd.
Sorry I poofed for a sec. I had to get those links a sort of roundabout way.
I mean, I'm not against writing deds, I just like reading yours. But if you don't want to write one, don't. Your choice!
I think I can...distant.
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