Right, some more detail as to the TDOTL Ireland/UK tour...
28th August: Requiem Ball in London. Tickets can only be won. Keep an eye out for details how.
29th August, 11AM: Waterstones, The Furlong Centre, Ringwood — signing.
3PM: Waterstones, West Mal Castlepoint, Bournemouth — signing.
30th August, 1PM: Waterstones, Bluewater — signing.
31st August: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin — fan event and signing.
5th September, 6:30PM: Village Books, Dulwich — fan event and signing.
6th September, 11AM: WHS, Midsummer Parade, Milton Keynes — signing.
3PM: WHS, 30-40 Fargate, Sheffield — signing.
7th September, 12 Noon: Waterstones, Emerson Chambers, Newcastle — signing.
11th September, 4PM: Easons, Galway — signing.
13th September, 11AM: Easons, Donegal Pl, Belfast — signing.
14th September, 2PM: Easons, O'Connell St, Limerick — signing.
19th September, 6P: Hodges Figgis, Dublin — signing.
27th September: Theatre of Shadows, Dublin — MASSIVE fan event and signing.
To those readers who want to come along to the Dublin event on the 31st of August — do you have any suggestions as to what it could be..? I'll do the usual question and answer thing if we can't think of anything special, but it'd be nice to have some sort of theme, like the event I did about movies that have influenced the books...
Any ideas, tweet them to me. I command you.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1001 – 1200 of 4483 Newer› Newest»@Silente: Well, you didn't say you were ok, so I supposed something was wrong...
Nah i just didnt notice you asked. SORRY!
Of course. I'm always coming up with nicknames for people. Most times, I choose not to voice them...
(Em, you still here?)
Do you have any nicknames for me Deathy?
@Silente: Oh, ok, then it's fine^^
@Flower: I totally understand. Sometimes it's better to keep some things for yourself...^^
(A few... They suck, tho)
Okay then D. Thats fine.
AH I NEED TO EMAIL CHI!!!
Wow, being on WhatsApp, Fanfiction, Facebook and this blog at the same time and trying not to miss anyting is sorta hard... xD
Back
VIVVY! WB!
*waves at Vivanus*
Hi!
(Miss me much? ;-)
(Pfft. You? Nah. As if. ;P)
(Play?)
yeah i'm here
Hi Mithria
(Yep...3....2...1...ACTION!!)
(Okay. Anyone got Chi on Skype? Or whatsapp. Or whatever else she's on?)
(Sorry, no, Silente... I only have her e-mail)
(Just sang Ho Hey to my little brother, pointing to him then me. He gave me the bird..
So instead of pointing at him with index fingers, I flipped him the bird back.
And poked my tongue out.
It was a battle between who would laugh last.
I was victorious.)
(Nope. You are the only one here that I contact outside of this blog)
DG: and I said LET. HER. GO. I'm sure you'll have plenty of time to see her when you're both burning in hell. Her especially.
(Wanna RP for a bit, Em??)
(Ah that's fine Mir. Hopefully email and Twitter is enough. I have sounded the alarm.)
And I said no. Plus, I don't see how Silente and hell can be in the same place. Sorry but no.
*steps further in*
(Okay, it's RP again, so I'll be watching^^ Would anyone mind telling me what it is about?)
DG: murderers go to hell. She is a murderer. Therefor, she is going to hell. And if you keep ahold of her chances are you will be beheaded. Your choice.
*mutters quietly and twitches*
(A bounty hunter took Sil and me)
If I die then Jag comes, how will you explain this to him.
So what am I going to hell for?
(Ah... thanks Vivanus!)
(Bounty hunter. He's capture Sil and Viv and is taking them to an underground sanctuary to be held, trialled, sentenced and presumably separated.)
DG: *grumbles but allows him to keep her*
Fine. Now walk.
(*sits in corner, watching*
*gets herself some chocolate*)
('and what is that smell?' *both girls smell* both: 'choooocolaaaaate' *giggling*)
(Ahem. Defo not quoting frozen.)
*walks happily*
*takes off the armor so that she is lighter*
Give me a half hour Rose and I'll be able to roleplay if you can
(*grins* Frozen seems to be everywhere^^ And I still haven't watched it...)
DG: *leads him down a load of stairs, twists and turns, ups and downs*
*nods to every person her sees along the way*
*starts waking up, shifting slightly and murmuring*
(Okay Em!)
(Still? Wow. It's not QUITE as big nowadays...however I've watched it so many times now that quotes happen...)
*turns her around so that she is facing him*
Hey Sil, you awake?
*buries her face in his chest*
*sighs happily*
DG: *stops before the holding cells*
Okay. You, metal cleaver, in the one on the right. Put the vampire in the one on the left. Go.
(*shrugs* Yeah... I drew Olaf once but that's all I had to do with it^^)
Seriously? Can't we share a cell? You know I'll just bend the bars anyways.
*kisses the top of her head*
And who is it that is going to pay the bounty for us?
DG: *gestures to the stone walls*
No bars to bend. Be thankful youre next to each other.
*blinks and groans*
My head....
So now is the time when I spring my secret weapon on you and make my escape?
You might want to keep your eyes closed my dear
DG: Just get in the cell! Jesus Christ you bad guy types are so stubborn.
Where the hell am I. And why does my head feel like I've gone ten rounds with...well....an angry vampire.
*rolls over and lands on her feet in a crouch*
Dang it, you called my bluff.
*hands Sil her ring and goes into his cell*
*looks at the ring*
*slips it back on*
DG: *forces her into her cell and locks both doors*
Hands.
We were captured. I fought valiantly and killed dozens of the attackers but was finally overwhelmed by their superior numbers. I think you fell asleep at the beginning
*hands over his hands*
It was a glorious battle
meaning you faced one attacker. Presumably you had superior numbers. And he won.
And without him using magic...hey you took a bullet to the knee by the way
*make that in italics please
DG: *undoes the shackles on Vivs wrists*
Vampire. Hands.
*sticks her hands out*
DG: *undoes them*
You trial begins in 15 minutes metal cleaver. Yours is straight after vampire. If you want I can tell you what I presume will happen to you both.
Nah, just tell me who the presiding judge is please.
...how did i take a bullet to the knee if I was asleep? And why does it feel like a swarm of pissed off wasps flew in my ear and stung the inside of my head?
Poison I think
DG: i wouldn't know that Vivanus. I do know who's paying me for this though.
*smiles*
One pays very well. The other...not so much.
Who's paying? Maybe I can send them a post card...
Ah okay.
*slumps against a wall eyes closing*
I presume this is good bye. I'm going to a goal.
DG: For you Vivanus, some crazy old man. Said something about you assaulting him. For the vampire, the same old man plus the English sanctuary.
Maybe we'll go together...you do look cute as an inmate
Old man? Hmm...any name?
Nah. Those orange jump suits clash with my hair.
Do they still use those? Hmm, I may have to find myself a new girl with different hair...
DG: yeah. Can't remember it though. Looks familiar. Sounded like he came from power.
Hey weird man person. What do you think will happen to me?
DG: *smiles* possibly a goal, if you're lucky. Though I presume they'll go straight to a bath.
(Sleep evades me.)
A bath?
(Aww... poor Flower... *hugs*)
(sleep is evil.)
(Yes... Poor me... :'(
*Hugs back*)
(I'm on jetlag so I feel for you)
(Holy mother flying rabbit face.
Who the Hell put the new page there?!??))
DG: You know, a salt bath. Either that or they'll give her up to her own kind. Let them rip her to shreds.
(where are you Viv?)
That's quite inhumane, I must say. Can we go to the court together? I believe it's one of my rights. Also I'm an American Mage so I demand an American representative at this court.
(DED DED DED DED DED DED DED! :D)
I hereby dedicate this page to secrets. Whether it is a secret message, secretly staying up late (or perhaps early for me) to talk to you, to those little secret agendas we all have.
And I also dedicate this page to confusing sentences. Because this is why no one lets me near a keyboard whilst I am tired:
You're lying about not lying, therefore your lie about not lying is actually a lie and not the truth. And you said that you are a fantastic liar, so using my genius, you are lying about being a fantastic liar which means your telling the truth about being a fantastic liar because you're confusing the hell out of me.
DG: It's inhumane to let her own deal with her? That's a bit stupid. And no you can't go to court together. And you can have an American lawyer if you can get one in the next minute.
(*Falls over from the awesomeness of that sentence*)
(HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE HERE :D )
(..then why do you have jetlag...)
Actually it's up to you to provide one. And we have the right to go together. I'm using her as a witness.
(*Smiles at her work*
I sent that to L. She was lying because she said I was awesome.)
(OH. MY. GOD. Perfect ded, Flower! :) I love love love this sentence, althoug I didn't understand it xD Not sure if it's because of my bad english or because it's generally confusing^^)
DG: *sighs* A witness despite her not even knowing you at the time? Sure. That'll help your case. And can't you represent yourself?
(*Cuddles Mith*
Thank you, Holmes! It's supposed to be confusing as all Hell. I don't even understand it...)
Only an innocent or stupid man represents himself.
(Its generally confusing Mir.
@Viv Where had you been?)
(Somewhere in America)
*mutters darkly about last night*_Zaf
Hey! I was planning on representing myself!
*bangs on the wall*
Duffus!
DG: You realise you have no time what so ever to go over your case even if we do get a lawyer?
*speaks into his radio*
Hey can we get an American Lawyer down to the holding cells pronto.
*Cuddles Zaf*
Hey!
Yep, I realize.
Sorry, Sil, it's the truth.
(Yo ZafO!)
(*grins* Hehe, thanks, Flower^^
*cuddles back*)
(Hey Zaf, will you be my lawyer?!?)
(Or a witness or something?)
*mutters to herself*
Meanie.
AL: *walks in* (please excuse my TERRIBLE representation of an American lawyer. I tried.)
Y'all called me here?
DG: yeah. We gotta go and he needs a lawyer. Let's go.
Hands!
(*Pokes Holmes' nose*)
Love you too.
*hands over his hands*
And Sil's a witness.
(Hey! *pokes Flower back*)
(Aagh!! I just realized that the person who came to water our plants read the letter from Viv to Sil!!!)
*sticks her hands out*
DG: *shackles Viv with the plastic shackles*
*shackles Sil with the metal ones*
*opens both doors*
No funny business.
AL: *walks over and shakes Viv's hand* well howdy there. It's aweful nice to meet anoda 'merican. Not in the land a the free now tho bouy.
(You're on.
*Jabs Holmes in the ribs*)
(Ohhhhh that's awkward....)
*nods and shakes Al's hand*
You have much experience?
(What the hell? *jumps* *runs away* *shouts back* Don't do that again!)
i am back
(Yeah....it was lying out on my bed when I came into my room.)
(*Snickers* Hehe!)
*Cuddles Em*
Are you okay?
*lets go of Al and takes Sil's hand*
AL: a few smawl cases. Notin like this befow. But hey! Firs time fo everythin Ryt?
(oh lord this is terrible. I am very sorry.)
DG: walk and talk ladies. Don't want to keep them waiting.
(*shakes head and comes back* Not funny. No. Really not. *grins*)
*whispers in Al's ear* Read my file quickly.
Yeah yeah yeah, so before we part, may I know the name of the one who captured me?
*grips his hand tightly*
(*Grins back and goes to jab Holmes in the ribs again*)
*a small bit of metal wriggles into her hand*
(*sighs* Would you mind stopping this?)
AL: already done son. Already done.
DG: Debonair General. I was Jag's apprentice. Now walk.
(Never! *Cuddles*)
Lawyer? For what? I'll gladly take a ticket to Ireland so I can go to a signing and tell Derek a piece of my mind in person'-Zaf
(I thought so... *laughs*)
(He can't kill you in real life. He can't hurt you, either. I shall attend!
...
By Skype...)
*holds the metal, not knowing what it is or what he's doing*
*holds it tightly, along with his hand, not caring about the slight pain it causes*
Emerald? You still here?
*swears for the first time*
No wonder you caught me. I bet that you even know my secret weakness. Jag should have killed you ten years ago before he became a farmer.
(I gotta go now... See you, guys! :)
*pokes Flower one last time and disappears*)
(Bye Holmes!)
Yeah I am.
Dunno what to do with the roleplay though.
(Bye Mir!)
DG: Jag doesn't tell of his friends weaknessess. Now. Walk!
AL: *walks*
(Lawyer for my court case right now)
He better be bloody thankful my mother refuses to leave the country because of planes being shot down, bloody thankful, because I totally would ask Mom to take me over and believe me, I would not be very pleased.
Maybe I can get him on Skype, the kids would be in shock that someone from Ireland talked to them, and then I can say my words of so god help me.
-Zaf
Hey Em, would you be mad if I asked you to smuggle me to Dublin so I can give Derek a piece of my mind in person?-Zaf
Okay, we shall improvise!)
*Rose walks along the hallways of the hospital with Judhipor in tow. The latter is obviously nervous, sweat dripping down her face and her shoulders shaking in occasional shivers*
Rose: It's okay, Judhipor. You'll be fine. You won't hurt anyone. I know you won't.
Judhipor: *She laughs, unconvinced, as they approach Casha's room*
Rose: Hey, Casha? Lorcan? You in here?
I wasn't his friend then.
I'm going to call Jag with my last phone call before jail.
DG: *rolls his eyes* just walk already. Follow the lawyer.
*looks at DG, judging how hand it would be to take him*
DG: *rests a hand on one gun, raising an eyebrow*
(We need to do the case now...my iPod is going to die)
*walks into the court room*
*Lorcan gets up, keeping Ariana close and he opens the door.*
Lorcan: Yup we're in here.
*He sat back down as Ariana started crying out, he settled her back into a comfortable position.*
Casha: Are you two okay?
(And I could try Zaf, but it will be a heap in postage and packaging to get you over.)
DG: *holds Silente back at the door* Witnesses wait here.
RG: All rise for the justice of the supreme court
JSC: you may be seated. Today we look at the case of Vivanus Keen, accused of Assault. Started 2:04. Begin. How do you plead Vivanus Keen?
Can you perhaps get me to a signing someonehow?-Zaf
((Msd...church ugh))
Um can I know who is accusing me?
Hi Skyril,
I understand your frustration at what you see as America never getting any breaks, never getting any tours, every so often not being allowed to enter into competitions — so let me explain the situation.
First of all, the "Sorry, but you are not eligible to sign up at this time" is not our decision. It's something called the Data Collection laws, and America (and Sweden, I think) have different rules to the rest of the world. Meaning, your computers are not physically ABLE to participate. I don't understand it fully myself — it gets hugely complicated — but it's all about international privacy laws. It's got nothing to do with us.
As for the tours, I'm afraid simple financial reality makes the decisions here. The books just haven't taken off in the US. Until they do, I don't have a publisher there. If I don't have a publisher in America, there is no one to put me on tour.
Harper Collins UK takes care of a lot of English speaking countries around the world, but not America. That's why they send me to Australia and New Zealand — because they are territories they publish in. They're not going to send me to America because why would they? It would cost them tens of thousands of dollars and they wouldn't benefit one little bit.
The fact is, I'm not going to be able to tour in America until I have a good publisher over there. If we GET a good publisher, then absolutely. Then the publisher will bring me over because their investment will be worth it — and when I say investment I'm talking about the tens of thousands of dollars they'd need to spend on travel and accommodation and the man-hours of work they'd have to put in (MONTHS of work, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars more).
It's all about money, I'm afraid. And yet my American readers are sometimes my most vocal and passionate readers. As you've said in your comment, Skyril, you've been around from the very beginning. You have no idea how much that means to me. Every obstacle I have to stumble over in trying to include Americans frustrates the hell out of me. I come up with competitions for EVERYONE — and then I'm told because of one international law or another, America can't be included.
It ISN'T fair on you, but we're bound by law just like everyone else. Skyril, your loyalty is a big deal to me. It really is.
I'm hoping that whatever my next series is, when THAT gets an American publisher, that will be enough to warrant AT LEAST a few tour dates. It wouldn't be a Skulduggery tour but you could still bring all your Skulduggery books. I'm hopeful.
Thanks for sticking with me.
...your honor
Rose: *She beams at Lorcan and Casha*
Yep! We are fine! Judi wanted to see Ariana, though se refuses to admit it. And I wanted to see how you guys were holding up. So, how are you guys holding up? How's Ana? Whoops... Already gave her a nickname...
*She shakes her head, chucking, as she walks towards Casha, wrapping her arms around her*
Judhipor: *She blushes and looks down at her feet*
JSC: he has chosen to remain anonymous. How do you plead.
AL: Guilty with reason!
JSC: Explain.
OP: Objection!
JSC: on what grounds.
OP: they admit to the crime! What does it matter the reason why?
JSC: overruled. Explain.
(Hello.)
(Yo, Derek, I think I ought to say sorry about earlier. I was pissed. So, sorry... :/ )
(Hey Sophia.
Hello Derek. And, presumably, goodbye Derek.)
Um, I'm pleading not guilty unless the person reveals themself. I have no idea if I've assaulted them or not.
Hi Derek!
(Hey Dragona!)
(I think I should get copies of myself. I want to play with so many people at once...))
(Good man Derek!)
*Lorcan smiles as he stands, walking over to Judhipor with Ariana in his arms.*
Lorcan: Come on then. Have a go.
*Casha takes the hug and gives it back.*
Casha: Just talking about when we're ready to leave the hospital.
JSC: The accuser is the ex grand mage of America.
(Derek should so be my judge!)
(Who is JSC and OP and AL, etc?)
(I get the feeling that isn't going to happen Viv ;P)
Oh then, yes I plead guilty with reason.
Zaf,
"We are Minions, we all survived LSODM, and we can survive this."
Heh. That made me laugh.
Attagirl, Zaf. We've just got to be aware of other people's feelings as much as possible, and if we need to be corrected, hopefully it won't be TOO hurtful.
You're still absolutely nuts, but, y'know... that's not necessarily a bad thing...
(JSC - Justice of the Supreme Court
OP - opposing
AL - American Lawyer
DG - Debonair General
RG - Random Guy.)
JSC: and what is your reason?
Judhipor: *She stares at Lorcan, then at Ariana. She looks at the child and her faces softens*
Aren't you a little cutie...?
*She laughs and taps Ariana's nose softly*
Naw... You make me not want to kill anyone ever again... But that ain't going to happen... But it's the thought that counts...
Rose: *She nods, squeezing Casha before stealing Lorcan's seat*
Yeah... I guess you only really have a cave... But I think I might be able to help with that! Safe houses! I could organise to have one set up for you, with a cot and baby-ish things within a few days.
(It's quite funny, really. Sophia was going to hit Vivanus anyway for causing James to go into a coma, since he is her prisoner.)
(Derek I realise its probably just financial stuff but I was wondering why the Liverpool and Manchester signings have been left out of the tour?)
I threw him into a cell after he stuck me twice
(Can I now point out that I am forever scared of what I type in case Derek is watching... No more make out scenes...
*Snickers*
*Sobs*
*Curls into a ball and dies of embarrassment*)
(I guessed that he was watching)
(Derek I did tweet you already but about the 31st in Dun Laoghaire. You could have like a casual fan event, like an Author in the Park thing or something. Just a thought.)
*Lorcan puts his arms out, handing Judhipor the baby. Ariana coos as she fidgets to get comfortable.*
*Casha sits up in the bed and wraps the dressing gown closer to her.*
Casha: We can't take one of your safe houses Rose. You never know what could happen, when you could need it.
(Oh, guess who was serious about the whole taking over the world thing with Loki, Dragona...? ^.^ ))
JSC: and the reason as to why he struck you?
OP: the cleaver lies! He assaulted a grand mage on no authority!
Death Rose, not to worry.
And hey, if your folks dislike me for having to wait in line for 3 hours, then they should talk to some of the people who've waited in line for 6.
I always feel tremendously guilty for having people queue for hours, but at the same time I'd hate to be one of those writers who just signs your book without even looking up at you. I hate touring, I hate the airports and the hotels and the weeks away from my life, and so my only joy comes from actually SPEAKING to you guys, joking around with you and having a laugh. I spend a minute or two on each person (sometimes a LOT longer) because I want to connect with them. They've put me where I am, and I don't want to dismiss them. I don't want them — I don't want ANY of you — to feel unimportant.
You're all hugely important to me, Rose, and I hope to see you when I'm over next.
I believe he was having a bad day or something. The Irish Sanctuary may have been irritating him.
Judhipor: *Her eyes widen in shok and she looks at the baby*
I'm going to drop it Lorcan it's going to die oh my god it's making noises and movie Lorcan help me please!
Rose: Casha, don't worry about it. I've got plenty. And I've got a secret base, too. I can hold out in there if anything happens. Let me help you, man.
*She glances back at Judhipor and laughs at her expression*
JSC: *turns to face OP*
OP: the criminal lies.
*Lorcan laughs.*
Lorcan: You're not going to drop HER, she won't die. She's only saying hello to you and talking to you and she's just getting comfortable.
You're doing fine.
*Ariana coos and gurgles again.*
*Casha wipes her eyes, the tears starting to run down her cheeks. She was still hormonal and now the fact that there would be a proper home for her daughter was overwhelming.*
(Derek, promise to smile in the next photo? And I can happily say that I am now crying.
*Cuddles Derek*
Save me a seat in Melbourne, okay?)
(Rose - miighhhtttt not be the best idea.)
Hiya Dragona!
Hullo Silente!
Whasssup Vivanus?
Howyeh Emerald!
Judhipor: *She looks at Ariana again as she coos*
Lorcan...? She's planning my death... I can feel it. Lorcan, she's going to kill me. She is actually going to kill me. Lorcan. She's plotting my death!
Rose: *She hugs Casha again, this time tighter*
I've got plenty. Think of the house as a baby shower gift, okay? Keep it.
(Too late, Dragona! ^.^ ))
Um, I'd like to call Benignant Heed to the podium if I may
(Hey Derek! How's your day going?
Why did you miss out Manchester and Liverpool this year with the tour May i ask?)
(Hey Derek! How are you?
I still remember like ages ago when you read my fanfic and called me an oddball because someone in my story killed a vampire with a sock. :P)
RG: calling Benignant Heed to the stand!
Indignant: *walks to the stand*
(Viv are you rp him or I?)
(@Derek: Well my character is on trial and I'm on jetlag...)
**Benignant not indignant
Silente,
Liverpool and Manchester being left out of this tour is simple geography, I'm afraid!
Every tour, my publishers send me on a different route across the UK.
London is always included, of course, because London is the capital and I'm always there for a few days anyway because that's where Harper Collins is.
But apart from London, there is never any parts of the country I ALWAYS hit. I'm always going to miss out somewhere. Last tour I was in Scotland and Liverpool and Manchester. This year I'm in Newcastle and Sheffield.
Next year I'll probably be back to Liverpool again, maybe Manchester, probably Scotland... It's all about hitting different places each time, and trying to sign for as many people as possible.
Hope you understand!
It's a she... and she's Jag's wife and the healer who treated me at the sanctuary during my arrest.
(Brb for like 15 mins.)
*Lorcan laughs harder.*
Lorcan: She hasn't been corrupted... *He looks over at Rose.* Yet!!
*Ariana grabs Judhipor's little finger and holds on tightly, snuggling in against it.*
Casha: We can't thank you enough... You've done so much for us and I just...
(Howyeh boi!!!! Can't wait to see you in August and then we'll have some craic in September at the Theatre of Shadows. So excited.
Oh and Derek, what's the craic with #ChaseForBook9??)
She knows what the Grand Mage did to me.
Em,
Hmmm, the Author in the Park idea is nice. We already have a venus that isn't a park, but it doesn't REALLY make that much difference WHERE it is.
I'll put it on the list and discuss with my publishers!
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