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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Ieni Strider (Ieni The Ninja Aeroplane, Eater of Fabi's armses) said...

Nooooo!!!

*hides behind spinney chair from Valduggery*

Yay, for you, Brave!

Aisling Dubh said...

That's brilliant Brave I hope you can go to it.

Anonymous said...

Chinduggery.

And your fanfic is cool, Ruá.

Ruá Black said...

Yay brave :)
Thank you aisling :)

Valduggery valduggery valduggery!!! >:]

Ieni Strider (Ieni The Ninja Aeroplane, Eater of Fabi's armses) said...

I ship Skulduggery and Derek, or Skulduggery and Bentley.
Or possibly Skulduggery and Derek and Bentley.

I ship Thrashgrace, Sanguine and Ghavel:)

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

RUÁ you are a great author

Ieni Strider (Ieni The Ninja Aeroplane, Eater of Fabi's armses) said...

Oh, and Vilequesse:)

Ruá Black said...

Thanks fabi :)

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

What is Valduggery.

Ruá Black said...

Vilequesse!! Yes!!

Anonymous said...

I sort of ship Chinduggery and Skulduggery + the Bentley, depending on my mood.

Anonymous said...

*or

Ruá Black said...

Brb, dinner x

Anonymous said...

See you, Ruá!

Aisling Dubh said...

Brave Valduggery is Valkyrie and Skulduggery.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

Do you know whens Dereks next signing in Dublin

Aisling Dubh said...

Not a clue Brave.

But if anyone knows I might be able to go

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

WINE GUMS ARE AMAZING.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

yes, yes they are

Aisling Dubh said...

Yes they are Val.

Look what Tayto did for Seachtain na Gaeilge.--->

I hope it worked.

Aisling Dubh said...

I know it's sideways but you can still see it.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

I gtg Byyye.

Melica Frost said...

hello people :)

Aisling Dubh said...

Bye Brave

Hi Mel

Aisling Dubh said...

I like you're profile pic Mel :)

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

AND FRUIT PASTILLES ARE EPIC


Seriously, though, if anyone wants to buy me a lifetime supply of Mars Bars, I'm cool with it. For real.

Ruá Black said...

Back :) dinner as ick.. aisling I had someone in work ask me to translate it for them xD

Melica Frost said...

hey Aisling!
thanks! I think I need to change it though...but to something still doctor who related of course :)

hey Val! I cant buy you a lifetime supply of mars bars right now...but you never know...maybe one day... :D

Aisling Dubh said...

Do you have Cadbury in America Val?

I would but I don't have enough money. Are you going to bring a stash of them back with you?

Ruá Black said...

Val try galaxy caramel :D

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I would take them with me, but my suitcase is full of Skulduggery books...

Aisling Dubh said...

Well Skulduggery books ARE more important than Mars bars.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Next time I have money, I think I'll buy a giant box of Mars Bars. And I will have them shipped to me. And stuff my face.

Aisling Dubh said...

That's a good idea.

How many Skulduggery books did you get?

Ruá Black said...

Val why not pm someone your local delivery service address and get them shipped over to you every month or something :)

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I bought 7 and brought 3 along.

Aisling Dubh said...

Wow seven that's going to take up a lot of space in your luggage.

Aisling Dubh said...

*ten

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'll shove as many as I can into my purse thingy I brought (to hold books) and I'll put the rest in my carry on...

Ruá Black said...

Distant, gonna get to work on chapeter four:)

Aisling Dubh said...

Is anyone still there?

Ruá Black said...

Yep :)

Aisling Dubh said...

My toes have been cold for ages and they're only starting to heat up now. It's weird

Ruá Black said...

Oh there's nothing worse :O
I go jogging at night and it was FREEZING, it took me hours when I got home to warm back up again.

Put two pairs of socks on:)

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm here now!

Aisling Dubh said...

If you don't mind me asking are you staying in town Val?

Ieni Strider (Ieni The Ninja Aeroplane, Eater of Fabi's armses) said...

I'm vaguely not hereish. Ah, writing about the bad guys is the best not *grins*

Ruá Black said...

Lol chapter 4 has turned out to be very boring, I killed someone though *evil laugh*

Aisling Dubh said...

By town I mean Dublin City Centre.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Actually, Aisling, I'm heading to London in the morning... I'm coming back to Ireland Thursday night, and then heading back to America on Saturday morning.

Aisling Dubh said...

You killed someone? *gulps*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I talked to Derek about writing today... I told him I kept getting distracted by the internet.

Aisling Dubh said...

That's a lot of traveling Val.

Ruá Black said...

Well, not me personally... But yes, someone was killed :P

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Oh, Aisling, I don't know if I told you this, but a while ago Lynxia Lost was writing a Harry Potter fanfiction and my character is named Aisling Dark...

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Ieni Strider (Ieni The Ninja Aeroplane, Eater of Fabi's armses) said...

Seeing as I spend the majority p of my time procrastinating on the internet, I'd say I get distracted by it too...

Nooo, don't kill characters, killing characters is BAD. Allthough, it is kinda fun...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Haha, I kill off characters all the time.


But not Ivy or Anomaly. There would be no point if the main characters died.

Aisling Dubh said...

Really Val? that's cool.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Yeah, I really like the name Aisling...

In fact, one of my future characters that I've already planned out ages ago is named Aisling as well.

Anonymous said...

Ugh...I'm sorta here.

Waiting, for a little while.

Then I will be gone again.

Sorry I poofed earlier.

Aisling Dubh said...

Hi Fabi

I know loads of Aisling's irl

Anonymous said...

Aisling is a nice name. [smiles and nods]

Ruá Black said...

Distant :) I'm gonna start needing suggestions for my next chapters xD

Ieni Strider (Ieni The Ninja Aeroplane, Eater of Fabi's armses) said...

I only know one Aisling irl, but I think it's an awesomely pretty name *nods*

Anonymous said...

I don't know any Aislings irl.

Aisling Dubh said...

Thanks for saying yiz like my name :)

Ruá Black said...

Lol yiz... Such a Dublin thing to say!!

Anonymous said...

I know a lot of Emily's and Emma's.

Aisling Dubh said...

Yeah I know but saying you sounds to me like you're only talking to one person.

Ruá Black said...

Say YEE :P
*thick country accent* how are yee?

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Anonymous said...

I must go, see you later!

I must go, see you all later!

I must go, see y'all later!

I must go, see you guys later!

I must go, see you lot later!

Take your pick, or insert another second person plural pronoun of your choice.

Bye!

Ruá Black said...

Bye Fabi :)

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

Hi!


WHEN IS THE NXT DUBLIN SIGNING?

Ruá Black said...

He didn't say Brave, he said he'll announce closer to the dates.

Ruá Black said...

Chapter four is up if anyone wants to read it :)

Aisling Dubh said...

It's brilliant Ruá :)

Ruá Black said...

Thank you :) I need ideas for the next chapter.. I kinda had writers block on that one :/

Aisling Dubh said...

Who's the ninth person in there again?

Valkyrie, Skulduggery, Ghastly, Vex, Tanith, Sanguine, Dusk, the person who dies in that chapter and ?

Aisling Dubh said...

I need to brush my teeth but my toothbrush is still packed from Wexford.

Ruá Black said...

Valkrie, Skulduggery. Ghastly, Vex, Tanith, Dusk, Billy ray, China (dead) and fletcher.

Aisling Dubh said...

Is Fletcher able to teleport out of the arena?

Aisling Dubh said...

Or can he only teleport around inside the arena?

Anonymous said...

Fletcher.

And I like character, killing her off is not appreciated Ruá. [Waves finger and pretends to be veryveryvery mad but isn't really maf because the story is actually good]

[Is now writing fanfic with character and trying not to vomit]

Ruá Black said...

Nope but he will come in handy :P what should I include in the next chapter?

Aisling Dubh said...

Fletcher teleports to the place where Dusk is attacking and teleports them to the other side of the arena where Tanith and Billy Ray are waiting in an ambush?

Anonymous said...

Hi Ruá, Ais.

Distant, not feeling so great and writing.

I'm short of ideas for me, can't help you, sorry Ruá.

Ruá Black said...

Ohhhh I like that idea ;3 I was gonna do a peeta thing though make him act like he's teamed with them..

Sorry Fabi! *sad face*

Aisling Dubh said...

So he teleports them to Tanith and Billy Ray cause they told him to? And then helps to give them a head start getting away from Tanith and Billy Ray without them noticing. So then the four of them know that Fletcher's really on their side?

Ruá Black said...

Ais, you live in Dublin yeah?

Anonymous said...

Cool idea, Ais. [half-nods]

It's ok, you write what you write. And it's actually good.

Ruá Black said...

Is your water turned off? I knew it was being turned off last week but dunno if it's every night and for how long.. I wanna have a shower and dye my hair but I'm afraid the water in the tank will run out if the mains is turned off..

I'll actually do that :D
Thanks Fabi :D What are you writing? :)

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Anonymous said...

Thanks Ais.

[would hug, but doesn't know if I'm contagious]

I'm writing three things at once, a miscellaneous SP fanfic, a spy story I started three years ago and a chapter for the MC.

Aisling Dubh said...

I think it's been reduced or something. I'm not completely sure.

Aisling Dubh said...

Brb have to brush teeth with may recovered toothbrush.

Ruá Black said...

Does the MC have to be skulduggery related?

Aisling Dubh said...

*my

Anonymous said...

The MC can't include Skul and Val, actually. It does have to be set in the SP world, though. Are you thinking about joining?

Anonymous said...

*Assuming we are talking about the same MC/ Mevolent Collaboration.

Ruá Black said...

Maybe. I've no ideas though, lol

Anonymous said...

See you, Ais!

Ruá Black said...

Ohhh I thought it was the corpse competition going on on the site >.<
My bad xD

Anonymous said...

I have to send Aretha an email, brb.

I just had this idea...just a second!

Ruá Black said...

Ohkaay :)

Anonymous said...

The Exquisite Corpse is entirely different.

The MC is this collaboration project that a lot of people are doing.

Ruá Black said...

Ohh sorry, I thought it was magnificent corpse, my bad!

Are you gonna enter the EC?

Anonymous said...

I really can't, parents. I wish I could enter with a pic of Tanith-the-pumpkin or Tanith-the-egg, though...:-(

Aisling Dubh said...

Back I take ages to brush my teeth because of my braces.

Ruá Black said...

Isn't it a writing competition?

Anonymous said...

Braces stink.

It feels sooooooo good to get them off, though!

Anonymous said...

I thought it was just anything Tanith-themed...I didn't really read into it, though, because there's no way I can do it.

Ruá Black said...

Oh oh oh I just found all of it! NVM XD

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

I think It would be awesome if Fletcher killed Tanith by accedent.

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I checked with Derek today and he said it was apparently true that everyone who enters gets the posters...


I told him my idea. It was awesome.

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

Like telaported on top of her with a knife.

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Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

and said


"oh. i thought billy ray was standing there...."

Ruá Black said...

I'mmm sooo bored. It's not even funny. There's nothing at all on telly. I may just get TMS and eat chocolate.

Aisling Dubh said...

So Val if I entered the EC competition I'll get a poster?

Eli (Ulcabhán) Brave said...

heheh gtg

Aisling Dubh said...

I just realised that EC is someone I know irl's initials.

Anonymous said...

It would not be awesome. Tanith is too cool to die, but if Derek kills her anyway, it would be better than just an...accident. I have a sort of prediction...but since I haven't read TMS, I'm not saying in case it's contradicted somehow.

Anonymous said...

Well, MC is my actual initials. [laughs] Actually, I have a cousin who's name starts with E...

Anonymous said...

*are my actual initials.

Aisling Dubh said...
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Aisling Dubh said...

If I'm allowed I'm entering the EC competition.

Ruá Black said...

Yeah I read the T&C's and everyone that enters gets a poster. I think I'll write a short story :D

Aisling Dubh said...

What to do for EC what to do.

Em I'll think of something. I have the rest of the week to think up something.

Msd

Ruá Black said...

Okies :)
I think I'll write a story about Tanith cheating on the Wii against Billy ray with her wall walking skills haha

Aisling Dubh said...

When you send it to them do you have to put your name and address with it? So that they can send you the poster or how else do you get the poster?

Ruá Black said...

I don't know, it doesn't say. All it says is send in your entry to the e-mail address...

Aisling Dubh said...

They're hardly going to email every single person that entered the competition to find out where to send the poster to.

Luciana said...

They call him hermit the frog
He's looking for a dog
Did you find your b*tch in meeee?

*continues to sing Hermit the Frog but is too lazy to write the whole song out*

Aisling Dubh said...

H Luci

Aisling Dubh said...

*hi

Ruá Black said...

That's very true... Are you going to send your address in the email then?

Luciana said...

Hello:)

I didn't put my address in the e-mail... It didn't say to in the T&Cs...

Ruá Black said...

What did you put in the email, luci?

Aisling Dubh said...

Yes but I'm not sure wether or not to put my real name or not. They said that the person that wins name will be with it didn't they? I'm defiantly not going to win but...

I think I'll put in Aisling and then a surname of some sort. But does the postman only deliver post when it's addressed to someone that they know loves there? Or do they just deliver to the address?

Luciana said...

My entry...

Aisling Dubh said...

*lives

Luciana said...

Ais, I have a parcel with the name Zathract Mist on it, still.

My KotW poster came in it.

The person at the postal place gave me the funniest look when I went to pick it up... *laughs*

Aisling Dubh said...

Is anyone going to be meeting Derek over the next few days?

If so they could ask him.

Aisling Dubh said...

Ok so I can put a not my real name on it.

Ruá Black said...

They just deliver to the address :) What did ya write? xD Dear harper collins... my entry blahlahblah.. love Jade? ha

Aisling Dubh said...

I'm thinking about different names what about this one.

Ruá Black said...

Ohh Black, nice choice ;D

Aisling Dubh said...

Oh sorry I didn't realise that was your one Ruá sorry.

Aisling Dubh said...

Back to normal?

Ruá Black said...

No Ais don't be silly ;3 Aisling Black sounded good :)

Aisling Dubh said...

Are you sure?

I don't want to copy your name.

Ruá Black said...

Oh no, I own the colour black and the word!! I'm joking :P

Haha of course, go ahead :) What about Noir though? That's black in French ;3 Or Dubh, in Irish :)

Aisling Dubh said...

Yes Dubh yes I like that thanks :)

Ruá Black said...

No problem :D

Aisling Dubh said...

Did it work?

Aisling Dubh said...

Yes it worked.

Ruá Black said...

Yeah it did :D

Luciana said...

Irish surnames ftw!;D

Ruá Black said...

I have an irish forename D:

Ruá Black said...

I ded this page to Irish names, and irish words and Fadas and to Luci and Aisling and the EC competition and to everyone that enters and wish they could enter x3

Aisling Dubh said...

Great ded Ruá and thanks

Aisling Dubh said...

:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Aisling Dubh said...

Gtg bye

Luciana said...

Awesome ded!

Bye Ais!:D

...I might buy my friend a monocle... C:

Ruá Black said...

A monocle D: Like a sir... :P Wanna read my Tanith Short story? :)

Luciana said...

YUS C:

OOH, TANITH. YES.
Tanith is one of my favourite characters. XD

Ruá Black said...

Ok cool, give me two minutes then I'll upload it :3 won't leave it up long though, don't want someone to copy and enter it on me D:

Luciana said...

I'm really sorry, Ruá! My internet is dying, I have to go! >.<

Sorry!

Bye! *hugs*

Sorry, again!

Ruá Black said...

it'S up now luci, in my fanfic blong under temporary :3 lemme know what you think:)

Ruá Black said...

No problem, bye" *hugs*

Anonymous said...

Hi...sorry I poofed earlier. I managed to lose my iPod without moving an inch.

Anonymous said...

No one's around...okay then.

Distant, playing with my rigid heddle loom.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Hello? Anybody home?

Anonymous said...

Hey Ari, distant but here.

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

helloo???

Anonymous said...

Hello Jubi. :-)

I'm distant, but hi.

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Hi!!! Jubi! Fabi! Yay!!! *supertacklehugs*

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

FABI!!!!!!!!
hiya.
HOW GOES IT?

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

ARI!!!!!!!!!!! *supertacklehugs back*
hiya.

Anonymous said...

[is supertacklehugged] [hugs back] [also hugs Jubi]

Hi.

It goes both good and bad. You?

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

APRIL FOOLS DAY IS AMAZING!!!! :DDDDDDDDDDDD
i covered my sister's room in toilet paper at 4 in the morning :D

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

aww WHY DOES IT GO BAD!!! D:

Anonymous said...

My April Fools Day works differently than yours. I dressed as a man in black to flute lessons.

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

oh... well that sounds fun xP

Anonymous said...

The bad is because I have a nasty stomach ache.

The good is because my mom said I can enter the Exquisite Corpse contest.

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

ewwwwwww i hate stomach aches

and THA'TS AWESOMEEEEEE :D

Anonymous said...

Yeah it was, I had a black suit jacket and sunglasses. :-) I had to leave early, though...:-( I like flute lessons!

Anonymous said...

Yeah, me too.

And I KNOW, RIGHT??!?!??!!? I'm deciding whether to make a video, enter Tanith-the-pumpkin, Tanith-the-egg, a collage of both pumpkin and egg or write something. :-)

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

I really wanna enter it, BUT IT DON'T KNOW WHAT I'D DOOOOOO!! D:

Anonymous said...

Neither do I. Tanith is my favorite character, and I may be a bit Tanith-obsessed...like, there's so much I could do...!

Anonymous said...

I was TanithLow on Glitch...

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

Haha yeah I love Tanith
but I SUCK at Fanfic AND poems and I have NO artistic talent so....
yeah

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Oooh... I just read about this competition... THERE ARE SO MANY POSSIBILITIES!!!

Anonymous said...

Hmm... Well maybe you could try thinking outside of the box a little...something that would stand out.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, I KNOW! I think I have a plan...

Anonymous said...

But which plan do I have...? [thinks]

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

What's your plan?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

OHMYGOSH I JUST HAD THIS GREAT IDEA!!! Yep, definitely doing it.

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