Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Stratford Picture House

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.


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Ebony Law said...

Oh, my God. Thirteen year olds are so annoying.

Ebony Law said...

Dwyer can heal...?

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Be a zombie you could take your head off and use it as a periscope.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

If I'm annoying to you then imagine what thirteen year old you was like .
Hmm.

Ebony Law said...

Um, quiet and normal.

Zathract Mist said...

I'm a thirteen year old, bare that in mind.

...I guess I'm pretty annoying, though.


If he can heal, he'd have healed already. It was mentioned that you were already giving of scents of rotting, and it said you looked as if you'd been battling for days on end. You had no pulse.
Healing wouldn't have changed it - you were dead.

Keep going though. If you can come up with a way to make it happen, I'll make it happen.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Why should I be quiet on Blogland?
Blogland is a place where you can express yourself.

Ebony Law said...

*If I'm annoying to you, then imagine what you were like when you were thirteen, hmmm?

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Really Zath I thought you were about 15.
Well I thought Zaf was about 20.
Everyone seems so mature, it's weird.

Ebony Law said...

REN! Ren could transfer souls into dead bodies. That's all I got, and if that doesn't work, at least you made it seem like I died valiantly.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I'm going to say it one more time I think it's the only solution,
Become a zombie.
Zath what do you think about that solution?

Zathract Mist said...

That's what EVERYONE says to me...

Seriously, there was just this one stage last year where everyone spent a few weeks asking, "Wait, Mist, how old are you?"

And I told them 12, because I was 12 at the time, and they'd go "Woah, really? You seem so much more mature!"

And I'm just standing there thinking What the hell...?

I'm turning 14 in August, but still.

Jophiel said...

Zath! You are thirteen? I always thought you were older!!!

Ebony Law said...

No, Eden, you're just so immature.

Ebony Law said...

Judihpor. What would Death think about me torturing Eden?

Zathract Mist said...

*raises an arm at Death*

More proof...


And no, Dylan, Ren's not in the story.

Also, zombie's are out of the question because it's shown in the latest chapter than anyone that becomes a zombie becomes mindless immediately, without the stimulus of flesh. That's what happened to Lynxia.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I'm fourteen in November.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I tried helping Dylan.

Ebony Law said...

- grabs Eden and smashes knee into face -

Death. How's this? How about I rip his arm off? Or shoot him in the face? Like what happened to your mother. And Ren. Killed for no reason. Just like eden will be.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

New MC chapter!

Uilliam Kinsella said...

*pats Dwyer on the back and starts laughing uncontrollably at him*

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I got you good
*still laughing *

Ebony Law said...

Hey Aretha, am I allowed to be in the MC?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

What is Battle for Blogland?

Ebony Law said...

...eden?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Of course! Every Bloglandian is allowed to be in the MC! You would have a ton of catching up to do before you could really write anything, but if you want to be in it the other writers and I will explain what's happened as well as we can. Or you can just write yourself into a small part of it, if you don't want to write for it consistently.

Zathract Mist said...

Aretha, Battle For Blogland is a story I started writing sometime last year.

Pretty much all the regulars are there and we're suddenly at war with Hollow Men and zombies and stuff. And people die.

Everyone likes it, apparently.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I got you so bad.
You're so owned.
*still laughing and now pointing *

Zathract Mist said...

I was in Mevolent Collab for one post, which is just Zathract boarding a plane.

But they all post SO FAST!

Ebony Law said...

Um, well, I'm kind of busy with study, and HSC study, and... life, so I was wondering if you could write my character in?

Uilliam Kinsella said...

I know I was working on my first post but I'd say it wouldn't work now.

Ebony Law said...

Eden, what's so funny? You're just embarrassing yourself.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Dwyer you're so owned .
In your face *laughs so hard that I pound my fist on the floor*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Yeah, I know! XD My record is six chapters in one day. Usually I post three or four every day, but just recently I had to cut back because I was in the school play and we were up till at least midnight every night rehearsing and then performing. It didn't leave much time for homework, forget fanfiction. But I'm back now, so yeah. You can expect my chapters to pick up again.

Ebony Law said...

... okay then.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Dwyer- sure, I'll write your chapter in for you if you want. Could you email what you want me to put in (when you have it), so that we can toss it back and forth if it needs to be tweaked for context or anything?

Ebony Law said...

Eden, would you stop laughing and tell me what's so funny?

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Owned just owned .
In your face. *laughing so hard about to cry. *

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I'm back. Have all of you finished fighting yet?

Ebony Law said...

Email? Could I just give you a bio on here, and a page of my book for you to capture the atmosphere?

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Yep but Dwyer is so owned.

Niccolò Croatoan said...

Apparently not. You all seem so obsessed with becoming superior to one another- it's really quite childish. Pride is useless and if you carry too much of it, it will destroy you.

Ebony Law said...

Niccolo, if Judi sees you, you're not going to be very happy.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Ok, sure! Type up whatever you have, and I'll go over it with you here.

Ebony Law said...

Eden, honestly. Are you trying to intimidate me by making me feel like you "know something"?

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I'm never happy- unless I'm torturing someone. But I don't get to do that very often anymore. It's a shame, really.

Zathract Mist said...

Aretha and me aren't, Niccolo.

Ebony Law said...

Go ahead and torture Eden. He said you were a big fat ugly American slob.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Niccolo, please. There is enough arrogance floating around this page to drown Thor as is- I really don't need any more of it from you.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

It's so funny

Ebony Law said...

Aretha, ignore Niccolo. He's just another attention whore.

Ebony Law said...

So is eden, by the looks of it.

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I've noticed you've kept yourself out of it, Zathract. And Aretha never involves herself in 'blogfights'. She gets more than her fill of fighting just by doing her job. *mutters something about shutting up*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Oh, trust me- I know Niccolo better than any of you ever will. I just can't stand arrogance. And a lot of it seems to surface in blogfights... Whether they be physical, or verbal.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Hey guys :)

Alastair Cruciatus said...

JUBI!!! HI!!! *tacklehugs*

Ebony Law said...

Niccolo, isn't Aretha your sweetiepie?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

ARI!!!! *is tacklehugged*
YOU'RE ALIVE!!!

Niccolò Croatoan said...

No, actually. Nothing of the sort. More like I kept her from dying for years because I wanted to steal her discipline once she had fully developed it- but somewhere down the line, rather recently, in fact- I made the mistake of beginning to care. It doesn't mean anything other than more trouble for both of us.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

No... I'm not anyone's 'sweetiepie'...

JUBI! I MISSED YOU!!!

Zathract Mist said...

Speaking of which, I meant to ask. Niccolo, what's your discipline? I gathered what I think is most of it, but all the same.

Ebony Law said...

Oh, so Niccolo is like a creepy stalker who chases you until your powers are fully developed. seems legit...

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

You wanted to STEAL her discipline???
Is that even POSSIBLE???

Ebony Law said...

Thank God. Eden is gone.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

I MISSED YOU TOOOOOOOOO
Coco was mean

Nixion Strange said...

ARGH. I HAVE RETURNED

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

NIX!!!!!!
hi.

Ebony Law said...

NIX! Long time. Long, long time.

Nixion Strange said...

Why are people still on this post if there's a new post?

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I can steal true names. Once I've stolen a person's name, they die, and since their name is now mine, so is their discipline. I always prefer to steal the name of a more talented mage, because otherwise I have to put in a lot more work on my own to develop the discipline to its full potential.

Zathract Mist said...

NIX!

HI!

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Because on THAT post, all the comments are gonna be spoilers about TMS
And we haven't read it yet...

Zathract Mist said...

*sits back in chair*

And that is probably the most awesome discipline I've heard of.

Uilliam Kinsella said...

Beta cause we haven't read tms

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Well that's.... That's just MEAN Coco

Ebony Law said...

A stupid overpowered discipline.

Zathract Mist said...

I'd go on the new post, because I've read TMS already (HE KILLED MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER), but because a lot of other people haven't, I'm here.

Nixion Strange said...

I'll be distant for about ten minutes. See you soon. Nobody move

Ebony Law said...

Eden is still here? Damn.

- runs at Eden and tackles him in to treehouse -

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Niccolo is always mean, Jubi. Always has been, always will be. That's just who he is. And stealing names (and therefore disciplines) is his discipline- as he just explained. I revealed this in an MC chapter a little while ago- otherwise, he wouldn't have told anyone. Not even me- except he had to use his own discipline once, so he explained it to me. And then all of MC knew, and now pretty much all of Blogland. So much for being secretive...

Zathract Mist said...

You can't enter Chester, just so you know, Dylan.

*freezes*

Uilliam Kinsella said...

That's a cool discipline

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

I really have to catch up on MC...
But there's
SO. MUCH. TO. READ!!!

Ebony Law said...

I didn't enter Chester.

Niccolò Croatoan said...

...Well, thank you, Zathract. *clearly isn't used to receiving compliments* I'll admit initially it was rather useless, because without any other magic it's difficult to get a mage to hold still while you kill them. But I was able to build up my arsenal rather quickly once I stole the first one.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

MWAHAHAHAAAAA
we all know your secret NOW COCO!!!!!!
*laughs evilly*

Niccolò Croatoan said...

*smirks* Don't worry, I still have plenty of tricks up my sleeve. You really haven't seen anything yet.

Zathract Mist said...

*raises an eyebrow*

What does is matter if people know his secret?

He can steal the source of your magic. How does knowing this help you in any way?

Ebony Law said...

Okay, guys... different magical abilities for me. Again. I can blood-bend. I can move people, animals, insects. Anything with blood in it, I can control.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

*shrugs*
I dunno.....
Good point
*backs away*

Niccolò Croatoan said...

*thinks* Zathract, you have a very good point. It is completely useless information, unless you know all the little details of it. And I certainly don't plan on publishing those on the internet.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Ok so YOU'RE like the blood benders in avatar

Ebony Law said...

Uh, yes. Oh my god, those episodes were so good..

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Avatar. Is. Amazing.





But the movie SUCKED

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Blood? Hm. I use blood too. But not like that- I can separate individual types of blood cells and control those. So for example, I could command all the red blood cells in your body to stop circulating oxygen, and you'll die. I just have to take a bit of your blood- even smaller than a drop would do- into my body first.

Ebony Law said...

I'm John, by the way, Jubi.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Oh
Well
HI JOHN :P

Niccolò Croatoan said...

*shudders* Trust me, you don't want to die from oxygen starvation in your blood. It hurts like Hell...

Ebony Law said...

Ah. Well, Ari, I'm not stealing the idea, am I? I mean, I can use the ability, right?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*looks away* I'm... Sorry...

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Oh! Yeah, Dwyer, sure! What you're proposing (bloodbending from Avatar) is very different from what I do. Feel free to use it!

Ebony Law said...

I can also cause lungs to collapse, hearts to stop, create blood clots and a few other things.

Niccolò Croatoan said...

Aretha, that was not your fault. Drop it.

Ebony Law said...

Its not exactly from Avatar. People in avatar can use it because they can control water, which can further turn into blood control. I simply have the magical discipline of blood bending. And it happens to have the same name.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

OMYGOSH! I HAVE TO THROW TOILET PAPER AROI D MY SISTERS ROOM FOR APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!!

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*nods* I can make blood clots, too. And control the flow of blood through a person's heart. I can also force white blood cells to attack other body cells as they would a virus. And several other things of the sort. But I don't mind if you do that also. It's not like I own the discipline.

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

*** around

Ebony Law said...

Oh, so you do have feelings for Ari, Niccolo?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

I cannot, however, cause lungs to collapse. I can only control what is in the bloodstream.

Ebony Law said...

Anyone up for a fight?

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I do- unfortunately- but my feelings for her are inconsequential. It doesn't matter.

Ebony Law said...

Wait...

Ebony Law said...

- eyes flicker to Niccolo -

Isn't this the magical ability that he wants?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*looks away again*

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

*whispers to Ari*
I think Coco is some sort of Spock.......

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I understand where you're going with this. I'm still not going to fight you. It'd only be a waste of time. Aretha is the one who pushed me to come here, and she doesn't want me to kill any of you. Even if I did kill you I would have to bring you back, and that would be pointless. Maybe some other time, when we're not here.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

What's a spock?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

.... He's a character from Star Trek....

Alastair Cruciatus said...

How does he relate to Niccolo?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Well coco is always like "emotions are illogical"
And Spock is always like "emotions are illogical"

Ebony Law said...

Niccolo, what is the reason as to why I can't start a fight?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Ah. *nods* Yep, that's Niccolo for you.

Niccolò Croatoan said...

You can start a fight if you want- I'm not stopping you. I just don't want to be involved in it if you do. And I really just don't feel like getting in a fight today. It's much more fun to watch them than to participate, anyway.

Ebony Law said...

Is anyone up for a fight?

Niccolò Croatoan said...

And I already explained why I can't kill you. What would be the point of fighting someone and then not killing them?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Jubi, do you ever get involved in blogfights?

Ebony Law said...

Who's to say I couldn't kill you?

Alastair Cruciatus said...
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Niccolò Croatoan said...

*shrugs* Well, try, if you want. But I won't stick around. Even if you attack me, I'll just leave.

Ebony Law said...

Can I fight anyone else? Anyone else up for the challenge? But first, guys, I'm interested in what your favorite animal is. I love penguins. c:

Alastair Cruciatus said...

My favorite animal is definitely a cat. I mean, I love all animals- I love dogs a lot too- but I practically am a cat.

Niccolò Croatoan said...

I really don't care for animals.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Thus, me perched precariously in a tree. *references profile picture*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*sighs* Niccolo really doesn't like anything...

Ebony Law said...

Thank you, Aretha...

- summons little kitten and hands to Ari -


Isn't he cute?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

KITTY!! *gets on all fours and plays with kitten*

Niccolò Croatoan said...

*teleports away with Aretha and Kitten*

Ebony Law said...

- blood bends kitten and makes it turn inside out in Aretha's hands -

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

MWAHAHAAAA!!! JUBI IS THE MADTER OF PRANKS
*has just gotten back from throwing toilet paper all over my sisters room*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

OhmygodIonlyhavetowaitthreeandahalfhoursnow

Ebony Law said...

Jubi, you like ponies right?

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

*master

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

OMG VAL YOU MET DEREK!!!!'n
And yes. But I already HAVE my pony clementine....

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Woah.... Where did that 'n come from???

IGNORE IT

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I MET FLAME AND NJ AND EM TOO, JUBI :D

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

OMYGOD THAT'S SO AMAZING!!!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

AND I'M HANGING OUT WITH DEREK IN THREE HOURS AND 25 MINUTES

THIS IS THE LONGEST WAIT EVER, I SWEAR

I'm Jubilance Glee / Occasional Haiku-er / And a dinosaur said...

Hey. Hey. Hey Val......




WANNA TRADE LIVES?? :D

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

NOPE SORRY.



*scowls at Amanda and Mum, who are still sleeping*

We'd better not miss breakfast again...

Zathract Mist said...

I'm back.

Again.

Maybe.

Ebony Law said...

I'm here..

Ebony Law said...

Zath, care to summon Nagier?

Jophiel said...

Hi guys! I have returned!

*Throws flowers around*

Jophiel said...

Hello Zathract! Hello Dwyer!

Ebony Law said...

Judi, I have a new power. Well, my new power. Blood bending. I can control anything with blood in it, do anything I want.

- brings Judi closer to me -

Ebony Law said...

What is your favorite animal?

Tell me before I rip your arm off.

Jophiel said...

*Shies away*
I like my blood too much, thank you anyway...
*Looks at Ari's kitten*

Jophiel said...

Tiger. White tigers. Named Ren.

Ebony Law said...

JUDI! REMEMBER REN? REMEMBER HOW HE WAS KILLED OUT OF COLD BLOOD? THE SAME WITH YOUR MOTHER.

Ebony Law said...

- summons a baby white tiger, handing it to Judi -

Jophiel said...

Yeah. I do. People are weird that way. They just shot each other.

Jophiel said...

*Squeals*
Thank you! THANK YOU!!
*Starts playing with the white tiger cub*

Jophiel said...

I dedicate this page to hippies, white tigers, Dwyer/John and my insanity!

Ebony Law said...

- turns white tiger cub inside out - brb

Jophiel said...

*Goes cold*
*Stares open-mouthed at tiger cub*

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

*flops on to ground*
I HAVE RETURNED!!!

Luciana said...

Hullo?

Jophiel said...

*Would acknowledge Lucy's and Cain' presence but can't move*

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

HEY L!! *tacklehugs*

I'll tacklehug you, Judi. *tacklehugs*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*gets Katara to blood bend the tiger back*


Here you go, Judiphor.

Luciana said...

Hey Cain!:D


Have any of you guys got Twitter? If so, e-mail me!;D

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I have Twitter...

Luciana said...

VAL E-MAIL ME

*laughs*

Jophiel said...

*Looks at Val*
*Looks at tiger cub*
Thank you... A lot.

*Hugs Val and Katara*

Luce, I do. I have't been on in a few days though.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

HEY VAL!! *tacklehugs*

Luciana said...

ANYONE THAT HAS TWITTER, JUST E-MAIL ME

THIS IS REALLY FUNNY, TRUST ME

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Oh dear Golden God.
I think I just spammed the HGC comments with my entry.

Ebony Law said...

- summons millions of white tiger cubs and turns them inside out -

Feel the pain, Judihpor. Feel their pain.

Jophiel said...

Hahaha

How many pages on word?

Jophiel said...

*Starts shaking*
W... Why?

Ebony Law said...

Maybe you should feel their pain... literally.

- gestures hands towards Judhipor and tears you in half -

Ebony Law said...

The real Judihpor can feel the real pain, and the rage that has created her. She will return.

Jophiel said...

*Screams*
I AM NOT.... *gasps* GOING BACK!

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

14 and half pages long.
And that was only the Training.

Ebony Law said...

- tears your arm off with a mere swipe of the hand -

Zathract Mist said...

Hey, look at this - I've returned.

Again.

I should really start letting you people know when I leave...

Jophiel said...

*Groans and mutters*
I am staying this way. I will stay.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Hullo Zaaaaaaath. *waves*

Zathract Mist said...

Why don't you just let Death back?

Hi Miss!

Ebony Law said...

- forces vision of your mother being shot into your mind -

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I apologise for being rude, but honestly, Dylan, that's a bit annoying. Stop pretending to murder helpless animals.

*glares*

White tigers happen to be my favourite animal as well.

Ebony Law said...

Not Death, Zath. The real Judihpor.

Ebony Law said...

Then attempt to kill me, Val, but I am busy.

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

Zath, if your email gets spammed with my HGC entry comments stuff, my apologies.
It was so damn long. *should've put more in one comment*

Luciana said...

*laughs* Twitter is awesome.


I love this fandom so much... :3


CAAAAAAAAAINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
DID I TELL YOU WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUNE!?
aND HAVE YOU SEEN THE VIDEO!? C:

Nixion Strange said...

*sings HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I don't feel like attempting to kill you, which I know I could do, because there's no point in it. Could you just stop being irritating?

Ebony Law said...

Judhipor, where aaareee yooou?

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

NO, YOU HAVEN'T TOLD ME WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUUUUNE.
WHAT'S HAPPENINGGGG??
AND WHAT VIDEOOO??

Miss Cain; The Aussie Ninja Stalker said...

HEY HEY HEY NIX! *waves*

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