What a year that was...
2014 saw the final part of my EPIC nine-book series reaching the shelves, and there was much rejoicing. It was a bit of a scramble to get it written in time, as it generally is, but this book achieved everything I wanted it to achieve, and so I remain immensely proud of it. The ninth book, and the events that transpire within it, had been a secret I'd been keeping for seven years, and it was such a relief to get it out there. Sure, I didn't tie up every last plot thread — in some cases I just ran out of time, in others I decided to be mean and simply not resolve stuff — but it was a fitting send-off, I think.
The publication saw another astonishing Tom Percival cover, plus a very limited black edition which, as it turned out, was an extraordinarily clever bit of marketing by yours truly. It meant that the excitement that first morning was ELECTRIC as everyone rushed to search through each shop. That wasn't my original intent — I just wanted a cool black book — but to follow the tweets that morning as each copy got snapped up... that was awesome.
The reaction to the book was exactly what I wanted, also. True, there was some confusion over the chapters that ended mid-sentence, but all in all, readers understood what I was doing. And then to catch you all out right at the end....
... glorious...
The Dying of the Light got me back touring, of course, and we fit in the Requiem Ball and the Theatre of Shadows, and I once again visited New Zealand and Australia and met loads of enthusiastic readers. If ever my ego was in need of a boost...
And then I got home, and got to work on the NEW book.
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MrBBWolf: *clenches fists*
It's hardly my fault.
(okay...)
Chris: I bet you promised to look after your daughter...don't you love her?
MrBBWolf: of course I do.
(thank you! )
Chris: what use to her if youre dead? *opens eyes* she wont remember you
MrBBWolf: *turns back to face Chris*
I think you'll find I hardly have a choice. I'm trying to help everyone else.
Smith: *Sits surrounded by drinks in the bar*
Chris: im giving you a choice. a chance to be there for your daughter *looks to the floor*
MrBBWolf: *blushes slightly*
It doesn't work if they aren't attracted to me. And any moment I try Mr Depression will come back.
Felix: *enters the bar*
(Hear hear!
Am I distant?)
(Hello Kas)
Smith: *Sees Felix and orders him a drink*
Chris: he believes he has done his job...he wont be back...probably
Felix: um...thank you...
MrBBWolf: Probably.
Smith: Look, I... I have a job for you
Mercy: *Sits down next to him* You must not fail
Chris: well...the offers there. At this rate you will be too weak to feed
Felix: a job? *arches an eyebrow*
Smith: Yes we...
Mercy: *cuts him off* Keep Inky safe, burn the visiting form and keep any ideas of a breakout away from her
MrBBWolf: *hesitates*
*nods*
Okay. But you asked for this.
*let's the entirety of his power, his call, wash over Chris*
Felix: burn a visitor form?
Chris: *rushes to Wolf* I r really n need you...
MrBBWolf: *smiles slightly*
No you dont. But I'll have you anyway, if you can prove your wanting.
Smith: *drinks quietly*
Mercy: You... she hasn't said anything?
Felix: I haven't seen her...
Chris: l like this? *kisses Wolf gently*
Mercy: *Smiles* Oh. Well in that case, forget this completely
MrBBWolf: *smiles, kissing him gently back*
A bit like that.
*presses against him, holding him close*
But more.
Felix: I will not *frowns*
Chris: *kisses him again but harder*
MrBBWolf: *smiles, kissing him back, softening the kiss and adding passion not pressure*
Chris: *puts an arm around Wolf and continues kissing him*
MrBBWolf: *wraps both arms around Chris's shoulders, smiling at the scale, gently rubbing them*
Mercy: Well, just forget it *finishes drink* Come on Smith *both head for the exit*
Chris: *moans*
Felix: *stands* guys...what has happened? *there is an edge in is voice*
MrBBWolf: *grins, slipping his tongue into Chris's mouth, rubbing the scales more*
Mercy: *Stops and spins grinning* Why do you want to know, she hasn't told you for a reason
CHris: *moans more and starts using his tongue*
Felix: I haven't seen her...Ive been busy
MrBBWolf: ~skip the make out session? If yes, how far did it go?~
Mercy: Perhaps you should ask her *still grinning*
Smith: *Looks nervous*
(yes...I don't know. Just quite heated but before they go all the way?)
Felix: is there something you find funny?
Mercy: Of course not *still grinning* good day
Smith: Good day Felix
(Okay. Did they make it to a bed without going all the way or..?)
Felix: tell me *voice is low* Inky is probably asleep now
(okay ^^)
Smith: Mr Corruption, are... are you t...threatening us?
Mercy: Now now Mr Smith, she has an idea about breaking into... somewhere and she has a visiting form to go first
(Okay.)
MrBBWolf: *wakes up beside Chris, head on his , scaly chest*
*yawns*
Stupid Midgardians.
Felix: like a prison ?
(Hello Loki)
Mercy: Sort of
(*sighs* stupid frost giants.)
(back from poofing )
(Hey Rhos)
Chris: *opens his eyes*
Felix: tell me, I'm not in the mood
(Hello Rhos)
(Rhossie!)
MrBBWolf: *stays with his head on Chris's chest, smiling quietly to himself*
*quietly*
Morning..
Mercy: *sigh* Her husbands in prison and she wants to break him out.
Smith: Your job...
Mercy: Is to stop her, and destroy her visiting form
(Chlo Chlo! )
(hello Jai and Jack )
(How are you Rhos.)
About time, one of you noticed.
Felix: I will not
Chris: morning...
(One of us noticed what?)
MrBBWolf: How are you..?
(How are you Loki?)
Mercy: Why?
(im cool thank you Jai,
how are you? )
(how be you all ? )
Feleix; because inky is a friend
Chris: I I'm alright...you all fed and happy?
(Fine thanks)
Mercy: So, you don't want to help her?
(I'm not so bad.)
MrBBWolf: yes...thank y-you..for that..
*blushes*
Felix: why would this help her?
(I'm good ^.^)
Chris: I it's...okay *is conscious of his scales*
Mercy: She would be hurt if she tried to see him. Just, do it for her
Smith: If you c... care about her you will do it *both leave bar and head to a small jet waiting*
MrBBWolf: *smiles, closing his eyes again, laying a hand on Chris's chest*
You shouldn't w-worry...the scales...they aren't that b-bad..quite nice actually..
(good good my friends and my lovely )
*suddenly, the Midnight Hotel*
*sprawled across the couch in front of the fire, staring at the ceiling*
Greetings, Blogland. I haven't slept in three days. How have you been?
Felix: I won't stop her from seeing her mate
Chris: r really?
(Aww Rhossie)
*lays down with Clara, cuddling her with her claws*
*purrs* Hey...
*scowls at Tia*
You find me in a less than cuddly mood today, Tia. Which is to say, my usual mood.
(Why no sleep?
Hello again, Blogland. Distant :/)
(Hello Clara, how be you?)
Mercy: You would if you care *boards the jet*
(Anni! You should sleep)
(Claaaaaaaaaraaaaaaaaaa sleep.)
MrBBWolf: *blushes and nods*
I-I..thought so...
Felix: she has me by her side ...what ever she does
Ah, Edward Fletcher. It's been far, far too long. Still time-travelling, I see.
And there are many complicated reasons that I would rather not discuss, if its all the same to you, Tia. I hope you aren't offended.
But I'm too tired to sleep.
Besides, I've missed you. I've missed friends in general.
(But if you're too tired to sleep you definitely need to sleep..)
(hello Clars, now SLEEEP!! )
(It has certainly been a while Clara. Edward the character is no longer time travelling I am afraid)
Smith: Talk to her about it then, she didn't even tell you *boards the jet also*
Chris: y you're the first to t think so... Thanks
*loud and irritated grunting*
I absolutely refuse! I was rather hoping for some good conversation!
It's three in the afternoon where I'm from. To sleep now would be a waste of time and daylight. Though arguably being online is a waste of daylight as well.
Oh, Edward, whyever not?
(Ed the character is currently in a high security prison I am afraid, I have other characters now)
(Fine! Hmph. We're only trying to look out for you.)
MrBBWolf: you're w-welcome...I-I suppose you want to g-get up..
Ah, I see. Well, it's not as if he didn't have it coming.
(What did he ever do?)
I need no one to look after me. I am entirely self-sufficient.
*dials number one on speed-dial*
Yes, hello, I'll have a large pepperoni pizza, please.
Felix: I will talk to her
Chris : I d don't mind...a actually I h have to c check on Inky
(*grunts and glares at a wall*)
Well, I suppose it's more general meddlesomeness than anything else. Damage of public property, etc. Pointing and laughing at members of the archaeological community. Time travelers are infamous for that sort of thing.
Oh, don't be so sullen and cantankerous, Silente. I believe that's my job.
MrBBWolf: *nods and sits up, shifting slightly away to give Chris room*
O-okay..
Mercy: *quickly runs to Felix* Yes, talk to her and when you decide to help us we will find you *runs aboard the jet and it takes off*
(*glares more at the wall*
*mutters*)
(Is that enough to be sent to a high security prison?)
It depends on what you define as high-security, I suppose.
*sighs at Silente*
Be that way, if you must. I shall be cheerful without you.
*dances a half-hearted jig*
Chris: *gets up and makes sure he's presentable*
*walks to inkys room and knocks the door*
*opens door* hello..what happened?
(The entire prison is built for one prisoner with hundreds of armed guards where he is kept in a magic proof cell chained up)
Ah. Yes, well, perhaps that's a bit overkill. Someone ought to break the poor fellow out.
(*raises an eyebrow at the wall*)
MrBBWolf: *gets out of bed and makes sure he's decent*
(Perhaps, but maybe he deserves it. He is also Lament, like Jekyll and Hyde who is evil)
(research and inspiration hurts....
Felix: bastards *walks off*
*stares at Silente's back*
*grows bored*
*wanders off to do mature and sophisticated hotel things*
(*laughs*
*'mature and sophisticated hotel things?'*
*I'd hardly count spinning in your swivel chair as mature or sophisticated*)
Chris: I...fed him
*stares at him*
Chris: we didn't take it all the way...but he's fine now
T thank you....I don't think I got your name?
Chris: chris
I wouldn't expect you to understand the nuanced inner workings of a hotel. It takes quite a lot of business acumen to run one, you know.
*sits in swivel chair*
*revolves slowly*
For all you know, this could be powering all the magical energy in the hotel. You don't know.
*folds arms and scowls*
You don't know.
*wanders back to Sil, brushing her claws/hands against her skin as gently as she can*
(I absolutely hate the word "claws" :/)
What's wrong with the word claws? Would you prefer talons?
Mercy: *Sits with a drink in the jet* He will accept the job, I know it
Smith: Of course he w... will
MrBBWolf: *picks up his top hat, gently putting it on his head*
*looks at the bed and blushes*
(*watches Clara* Suuuure.)
*murmurs, shifting*
*sighs heavily*
*continues spinning*
*a towel slithers up onto the desk*
*pats it*
(*smiles at the towel*)
Felix: *walks to the cottage and knocks*
*lilith cries* excuse me chris *rushes off to the nursery*
*notices Silente's smile*
This is Floral-Print.
*pats him*
He's my second-in-command during my days spent as a Majestic Pirate, but here in the hotel he doesn't really say much, I'm afraid.
*leans in towards Sil, her hot breath all over Sil's ear*
*whispers something into Sil's ear*
(Email, Jai.)
((May poof, sorry!))
(He's a cute towel.)
MrBBWolf: *hears Lilith and beats inky to the nursery, cradling her gently, smiling down at her*
He is, yes. He's quite charming.
*grins and opens her eyes*
*nods*
I . . . I can't hold it any longer . . .
Goodbye . . .
*slumps forward onto the desk, fast asleep*
Mercy: *lands the jet in the woods in a clearing*
*lilith calms down*
*gets to the nursery and sees wolf*
Hey...
Chris: *follows inky to nursery*
(He is.)
(Goodnight Clara.
*smiles, genuinely smiles*)
MrBBWolf: *turns and blushes*
Oh..H-hi..I'm sorry..about last night..
I it's alright...
Chris: *stands behind inky*
MrBBWolf: *glances at Chris and blushes more then looks at his face*
I..understand if...if you want me to go..
( Chlo, can we postpone the Tawnett wedding to next Saturday please? )
(Okay)
What about lilith? I understand that you get hungry...and chris doesn't seem to mind what you did....
Chris;: *looks at wolf*
*is blushing internally*
(Thank you *smiles and huggles* )
MrBBWolf: *looks at his feet*
O-okay...thank you..
*gently puts Lilith back in her crib*
*looks at Chris*
I..I'm sorry..about that..
(*huggles*)
Chris: I it's okay...you needed to feed
MrBBWolf: *nods*
Thank you...for n-not let..letting me starve..
Chris: I am not a killer
MrBBWolf: I-it wouldn't...have been killing..just failure to act..
(Back!)
(Hey Velv!)
Chris; well I'm not one to stand by and let someone die
*inky quietly slips away to make breakfast*
(Hey Vel!)
MrBBWolf: *nods*
Thank you..y-you literally.. saved my life..
(welcome back Vel )
Chris: I it's okay....honestly.
ah ha!
so close..... ah well...
(im not after a ded, i wanted to get comment 1997 because thats my birth year )
MrBBWolf: I..hope it wasn't...too bad for you..
Mine!
Finally!!!!!!
(I'm here, hello)
Chi: *Looks up at Manuel* Thank you...did you know Blake? I don't think we've met.
Chris: I it wasn't...it was fine. Shall we keep an eye on the children? Inky has somewhat disappeared
(Hello Chi)
(Hey Gem!)
Manuel: Regrettably, no, although I have heard many a fond tale of him from Silente in her weekly sessions.
MrBBWolf: Yeah..
*smiles at the babies*
Cute aren't they..?
(@Gem hey. I THINK I've nearly left a comment on all the fanfic...almost..)
Chris: they are..I've never seen a baby before ...
*all three babies giggle*
MrBBWolf: *smiles at the giggling*
Really? Wow..
(Sorry, I was distracted by parents :c)
@Sil *plays with her talons*
Monster.
what to ded to...
i could ded to Chloe, but no offence Chlo but you've been deded to alot...
i could ded to Jai but the above reason apllies here too,
i've already deded to 2015
and i don't know enough about jack or gem to ded to them, and i've already deded to derek
so i ded to life itself,
becasue life is like a roller coaster,
it goes up and down,
it makes you laugh, it makesyou scream,
it makes you happy, it makes you sad
but you always come off better for the experiance
Chris: I've lived a secluded life *touches liliths face *
*lilith clasps his thumb*
I was born in 1998.
I've been scared recently in case I forget my age when I'm older. I mean, I already forget my age, but after a while I remember it again, and there's always people around to remind me. But what about when I was seventy-something? Then how would I remember?
I had accepted that, scarily, one day I would not know my age, and would feel lost and untethered. But the other day, I realised that it was all okay beacuse I could always count up the years from 1998! I might forget my age, but I wouldn't forget 15/09/1998 - it's so deeply ingrained in my brain. So I would never forget my age!!!!
. . . I then tried to add up the years from 1998 to 2015 to work out how old I was to check it worked, and I got 1998 + 10 = 2018 and I was like "Well, I'm not that old yet, because I haven't lived a decade" and then I was like "what i'm sixteen" and then I was like "Eh? I've lived two decades but there's only been one?" and then I was like "oh, right, 2008. :P"
Maybe adding up the years isn't that simple either. But at least I'll have SOME way of tethering myself. :)
(Hear hear)
(Hear hear!)
MrBBWolf: *smiles at Lilith*
Must get lonely..
(Hear hear! And hey star!)
(thank you,*bows*
and now i must call it a night so
nos da my friends and my lovely
see you all sometime tomorrow
*leaves*
@Star If it has been your birthday this year: take the year, for example 2025, remove 2000 to get 25, and add 2. It is 2025 and you are 27.
If it has not been your birthday yet, for example 15, you add 1. You are 16 before your 2015 birthday because 2015-2000+1=16
(Hello Star
bye Rhos)
Chris: it was...that's why I came here
(Okay, properly back this time! I hope... Sorry, my sister was worried about her 11+ exams next week!)
(Byii Rhossie! And high Vel!)
(Tanya you just...blew my mind)
MrBBWolf: *nods*
And then..oh God...I-Im so sorry...I-i-its not normally like that..
Ah math, my old enemy.
Not really here.
Chris : *chuckles* it's alright
MrBBWolf: *blushes at the chuckle*
I-It is..?
Chris: well...you didn't mind my scales...that's more than I expected
(Or not, sorry, having - ahem- problems...)
(Must depart now, goodnight)
(Okay Vel *huggles*
Night Jacko!)
(Bye Ed!
*screams at the hug* Sorry, I have cramps... *hugs gently*)
(Try a hot water bottle)
(Okay!)
(Thank you, Tia. :)
*hugs*
That's helpful. :)
2015 - 2000 = 15
15 + 1 = 16
(although I think it would be easier to work out when my last birthday was (2014), and do 2014 - 2000 = 14 + 2 = 16. Less hard for me to mess up. :P)
MrBBWolf: *looks at his feet*
Scales aren't so bad..they're nice..
(What? *frowns at Star* Ohmygosh, I was rereading TDOTL for, like, the 100th time, and I realised that there's a Star in it and I'm guessing that's you!)
Chris: thanks...*looks to the floor*
Is Chione still here?
(Hey Al! How art thou?)
(Hey Alastair!)
Is anyone else now just waiting for the film? Cause there had better be a film!!!
(@Alastair I'm not sure..she might have left if her internet has cut out..)
MrBBWolf: *shuffles awkwardly*
*comes back with bottles* hey...shall we feed them *puts on a smile*
Chris; sure *takes a bottle off her and picks up ben*
*looks confused as to what to do *
(Hey Emily!)
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