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- Derek Landy writes the Skulduggery Pleasant series because getting a proper job is so overrated.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1401 – 1600 of 2589 Newer› Newest»What a silly name for a book, 'American Monsters'. We aren't all so bad, the bad ones are just the loudest. Silly name or not it's still a shame you never tour over here, Derek.
( -snorlax fainted-
*The ceiling was just above Adra when she woke up, water pooling around her ankles- some unknown source was causing there to be water in her container* *Above her is a steel grate that separates her from the room above* *Her head is bleeding, and she faintly remembers Varvara dragging Alastair to the ground just before she passed out- and wonders if Alastair would be in the room above her*
*considering how her cell is filling with water, and she lacks all magic at the present, it is very likely* *but perhaps he is still unconscious*
*there may be some light scratching sounds above her as he stirs* Adra...?
*Tries to stand- and does- but her body is so weak, and the water is already an inch above her ankles* *It is filling up so fast* *Tries to reach above her, her fingers gripping onto the grate, hanging there* *When she holds onto the grate, she is hanging about a foot off the ground* *Cries out for her husband*
*he will move around until he finds the grate, and her hands* I'm here- are you alright? *he is looking over the grate, trying to figure out how sturdy it is, and if she could fit through*
*She is just hanging by her fingers, so she might not be able to hold his hands* *Her face and body are covered in blood and water* I- the water-
*if it looks like she could fit through the bars, he will reach through to grab her wrists, and begin to pull her up* *otherwise, he will begin to try to cut through the bars a distance away from her so that he can make space to hold her through* It's alright, love- I'll get you out.
*The grate is small, and he wouldn't be able to pull her up* *Her arms shake as she hangs there* How... You have a knife?
*he nods* I do- but it isn't working... Hold on- I'm going to see if there's a door here.
*She nods- there is about a foot of water in there, and it is rising quickly* *The water is so cold*
*he will find a door- but this one also seems somehow magically impervious to damage, so he will just bang on it relentlessly* *he is hoping that Varvara will come to try to kill him once she knows he is awake*
*after a few moments, she will open up a slot in the door, to talk to him*
*the moment she does, he reaches through to dig his fingers into her eyes, and uses that hold on her to slam her head into the wall just next to the door* *she screams once, but then is silent* Unbind these rooms, and let me get Adra out, or I will kill you.
*Varvara's breaths are heavy, and she coughs* *then she grabs his wrist, and wrenches herself away from him, taking a few steps back* I- would rather die...
*Adra is trying hard to hold on, but her body is wet* *And the water is up to her chest* *Her fingers are slipping and shaking, desperately trying to hold on* *She can't hear her husband and Varvara, but she concentrates on hanging on*
*Varvara has started to walk away, unsteady- she needs to treat this*
Wait- *she isn't stopping* *Adra is going to hate this, and he silently apologizes in advance* If you let me release her- I'll let you kill me.
*she pauses- but is still not agreeing*
You've seen what my mind is like- you'll never e able to isolate and kill just me on your own. You'd lose your own mind first. But if you let me release her- I'll just let you. I'll make it as easy for you as I can.
...Fine. *she will move out of sight, and shortly after, Adra and Alastair will be able to use their magic again*
*She can't do much- by now, the water has filled to the top, and she is just under the surface, trying to hold her breath, but halfway passed out*
*He's right- she won't be pleased*
*he had to get her out somehow* *he will reach through the bars just to touch her, and then dematerialize them both to pull her out* *and then he will teleport the two of them away*
*She is absolutely soaking wet and has water in her throat, burning her* *She is unconscious*
*he will see if she is breathing, and has a pulse, and will give her CPR if she needs it* *otherwise he will just dry her, and try to heal what he can*
*She doesn't have a pulse*
*then he will give her CPR, and hope that that helps* *if it doesn't, he can shock her to start her heart again* *he will not let her soul leave her*
*Her ribs, already feeble and weak, will snap under his fingers* *That will shock her enough, the pain, and she spits water from her mouth*
*oh* *he will draw the pain from her, and heal her, then* *he didn't want to do that- he was trying to be careful- he's so sorry* I- I'm so sorry, Adra- I'm sorry...
*She coughs, still trying to get the water up- her eyes are full of tears from the salt*
*he will help her if he can, getting the water and the salt away from her* Adra, my darling- I love you so much, and I'm sorry...
*If he can just hold her that would be great* *Her arms are shaking from the strain* *Clutches to him*
*of course* *he will hold her, dry her off with magic, and let her hair* *he will warm himself up for her, as well* I love you...
*She loves him too- so much* *She will look up and gently brush her fingers under his chin, inspecting him*
(I'm on my way home for a wedding
Dads picking me up from Newport in an hour!!!)
((I hope you will enjoy yourself.))
*he's fine- there is some blood on his hands, but he's fine* *he is just so sorry that he hurt her*
*She tries to let him know that it is okay- he was just trying to help* *Curls her fingers around his, wanting to know if they're safe*
*he is still sorry, but they are safe for now* *holds her hand*
*Just watches him- she is quite covered in blood, and her eye is swollen and bruised* *Its hard to breathe still from the water* What did Varvara want?
*he will heal what he can with magic* She- still wants to kill me... and apparently, now, also you.
*She just holds his hand* I'm sorry..
Don't be sorry, love. I'm sorry...
*She will just grip tighter to him* Where is Niccolò? Can... can he help set up symbols?
*nods* We'll ask him.
*Adra just nods, and curls against her husband, her tiny body fitting against his*
*holds her* I'm so sorry...
*Shakes her head* *It's ok*
*it isn't* *but he is sorry*
(*sighs* I'm feeling lonely )
*Adra will curl around with her husband, taking his hand* Love, please don't feel guilty..
((I'm sorry to hear that.))
I- I'm sorry, I can't not... *he just* *he hurt her- he can't do that* *he can't believe that he did* *and he still hasn't told her what he promised in exchange for her safety* *even though he does have a plan, she will hate it, and possibly somewhat hate him for it, and perhaps he deserves that* *he is just sorry*
*It hurts her so much to see him in pain, and she will just brush her hand against his face* My love....
*takes her hand, and kisses it* *he should be comforting her- not the other way around* I'm sorry...
Please don't.. it's ok, I love you
I know
And I love you. I just
I didn't mean to hurt you... I'm sorry
*Just gently shushes him* *Strokes his hair, soothingly* Relax, my duck..
Adra, I- *winces just slightly, anticipating her anger* I promised I'd let her kill me. And I do have a plan- but I needed to tell you, and I'm sorry for that, too.
*That hurts- and her heart hurts so bad*
*he's sorry*
*Her eyes water* But- you... you...
I'm sorry, love. I tried threatening her life- she wasn't going to set you free. It was the only thing I could think of. I knew you would hate it, and I am sorry. I wouldn't have said it if I thought I was really going to die, but I'm sorry.
*She just bites her lip* But- what...? *She is so confused*
*kisses her hair* I promised I would let her kill me. I didn't say anything about what you, or Niccolò, or anyone else would do. If word were to get out to Aretha that my life was being threatened, she could send someone to make a legal arrest- and there wouldn't have to be any bloodshed at all. I know it's a bit risky, and deceptive- but it was the only thing I could think of to make her let you go.
*Just bites her lip* But she was crafty enough to capture both of us. Who is to say that she won't work her way out of this again?
*pauses* It is possible. But I think, at this point, we have more allies- and if worse comes to worst, you can always bring me back. I don't plan on that happening, but at least we wouldn't both die.
*She doesn't know what to think about this- and is upset by it* Maybe if I can talk to her...?
*he knows, and he's sorry* Talk to Varvara?
Yes- maybe she can listen to me..?
If you'd like to try... But please be careful, and don't go alone.
I know, I just- I want to try
*nods* Just be safe. *kisses her hair* I'm sorry...
*She sighs gently* I forgive you
I did something pretty hilarious the other day.
So I'm sitting in a window of my dorm with my head out it hairspraying my hair because apparently hairspray sets off the fire alarms in our residence hall.
So a suite mate asks me why I'm sitting in a window with my head out it
So I reply "Doors are for peoole with no imagination"
So she says "We live in the fourth floor though. It'd hurt walking out a window..."
And so I grin, coming back inside closing our window and reply "Perhaps, I'm able to walk through the shadows."
And then we both look at the skeleton on my bedroom door and she goes "Goddamn it I thought we discussed this - The Irish can't know who you are, you'll be arrested. China Sorrows hates you."
And I laughed and said "And this is why I have a skeleton on my door, Skulduggery can't find me."
And then my other suite mate comes out and asks "Who did you piss off?"
And then I mutter "Don't trust people with golden eyes." And walk to class.
Thanksgiving is scary because of all the food
((I'm sorry it frightens you, Noelle. *hugs gently*
And it is an interesting story.))
*heis surprised, to be forgiven so easily, or at all- but is so grateful for it* Thank you..
*Adra softly just brushes his hair with her hand* I love you, of course..
*and he loves her* *but he doesn't deserve to be forgiven, for hurting her* *he's sorry*
*Oh, her darling* *Curls her fingers in his hair* I love you..
And I love you. *he is just sorry, and holds her*
*Curls up into his arms lovingly* *She understands why he is upset- but it's ok, she knows he was just trying to help*
*he just, doesn't want her to have to make excuses for him- or anyone else- hurting her* *he wanted to be the first one who hadn't hurt her* *and he's sorry*
But it was an accident, Alastair.. it was out of your control. I'm fine now- you healed me, anyway, it's okay, my duck. *Gently brushes her fingers over his face*
I just- I'm sorry... I didn't mean to hurt you. *but he will stop talking about it, now, because he doesn't want her to feel like she has to comfort him* *kisses her forehead* I love you.
*But she will keep comforting him- that is what she does* *Places little kisses on his cheek* It's ok... *Will begin to move* Can we find Niccolò?
*nods* Of course. We'll go look for him.
*She nods* *She wants to help get the symbols set up around the place* *Doesn't want Varvara to return*
A dark room
Steel walls
No ceiling
Dawn came slowly
When it did, she opened her eyes
Time is a funny thing, she thought
It was like she'd been here before
She couldn't remember it though
Memories were tricky to access
A while later, she noticed the sun
Wasn't reflecting properly off the steel
Wasn't it steel? She wasn't sure
How she could be so certain that it was?
She wasn't reflecting properly either
A disembodied voice called out a greeting:
"Hello, dandelion" Dandelion wasn't her name.
That was just outside the frame of her memory
She'd always been fond of dandelions, though
They were hardy, determined, stubborn, but also
the seeds could float purposeless in the breeze
She could relate to that, or at least she thought so
Was she the type of person who floated aimlessly?
She wanted to say yes, but wasn't confident enough.
How did she even remember she liked dandelions?
How did she know the plant's name but not her own?
"I'm going to show you a story," the disembodied voice said
"You're approaching zero, but you have time to listen to her"
Somehow she knew to whom that feminine pronoun referred
She'd killed someone. That was one of the few things she knew
The dead woman had an unfinished story that needed to be heard
The room was a hallway now
The first screen had a face
Light brown hair, blue eyes
The slightest hint of gray
Her nose a shade pinker
Than the rest of her face
With a splatter of freckles
Dandelion didn't remember
She had killed this woman
But she couldn't remember
The face was too familiar
For it to be anybody else
Dandelion didn't remember
Anybody else, just the woman
She'd killed--in cold blood?
Subconsciously, she brushed
A wisp of hair behind her ear
--Do you know who this is?--
Yes, but also no. I don't know her name, but I know she's dead.
--Names are funny things, and I don't know that she ever found one she completely connected to. The one she was most known as was Fabienne S., but that was by accident. She had a bit more of a connection with that name than any of the other aliases she used. She never remembered why, but I know. What do you know?--
I'm not sure I know anything.
--What's the capital of Denmark?--
Copenhagen, of course. I went there once. I was with someone else, and she asked me if I'd been before. I said I had. It was the truth, but I also didn't know my way around or anything. Maybe I was only there for a short while the first time, maybe I went to a different part of Copenhagen, maybe too much time elapsed between visits. I don't know. Will I ever?
--That depends. Is Copenhagen really what you want to know about?--
Well, no. Tell me more about Fabienne.
--Fabi. You were...close to her. You'd call her Fabi.--
Fabi... The name means something to me, but also nothing.
--That's normal. Your brain is blocking things out in an attempt to cope. Don't try to force it or you'll go mad.--
Thanks for the warning.
--I'm going to show you the beginning now.--
Ok. I don't know what that means.
--That's ok. You have time to think while I figure out exactly where the beginning is. It's not when she was born. She wasn't really anybody when she was born, but there isn't an exact moment when she became somebody.--
The screen flashes with images, moving quickly
A nanny holding an infant
A girl of about three or four building a block tower with a secret room
She played pirates with her brother and sister, but then they were sent to boarding school
They were both considerably older than she was
She always assumed she'd be sent there when she was old enough
When the time came, though, she went to a different school
She hated it and "transferred schools" at age 15
She took community college classes online while pretending to attend a non-existent private high school
This gave her the ability to travel as necessary
She was also able to focus on magic
Dugglyn Carzainia once told me "so you consider vibrations as a sound?......"
Well..sound is really vibrations so.............
Yes, but can you hear vibrations, or is it more of a touch kind of sense?
Like, what about if the floor vibrates when someone hits it with a hammer but you were in another room?
Or when a phone's been put on vibrate?
Would you say you heard them, or felt them?
Could it be both?
((Sorry, after reading Fabi's bit of writing, I kinda adopted her tone. I don't normally type like that. Not really.))
*is also not really here*
*has to sleep now*
*goodnight*
Um
I feel as if I wouldn't have said that
Because vibrations are sound
And I know that and have for a while
Huh.
*is enjoying reading Noelle and Alastair's role play*
*is also enjoying reading Fabi's*
We can hear some frequencies of vibration. Not others. We can feel vibrations if they're large enough. When a phone vibrates and a hammer hits a floor, we both hear and feel it.
*sounds are vibrations ^^
Oops
Trying to say I actually know what I'm talking about and then I mix them up XD
But I am curious, when did I say that?
XD Dw, I understood you, Dugglyn
(I'm gonna grow my hair long again)
Dugglyn told me this random stuff when i first went onto this blog thing...he was trying to confuse me...
Cool Chloe!!
@Anthony just FYI, she, not he :)
And I apologize if I confused you, I doubt I was trying to.
Though I may have said other weird things, like how are your eyes, and that I do say because no one ever asks how people's eyes are and they get forgotten, poor things.
I'm hosting another mafia mini-game if anyone's interested." If not, that's cool too. Have a nice day. <3
(Is someone here?)
Yes? Ish? I'll probs forget.
Yo
I suppose I am here..? If you still are, that is. It's difficult to tell with the time difference, this being a UK based page.
I mean, I exist I think
Well, I hope you do. :P
One would think so, I'd question the laws of reality if you didn't exist and somehow still managed to post comments here.
(Hey guysssddd)
I mean, stranger things have happened and do with alarming regularity
Butts
TRIP
Come to me child
*waddles over, short child legs not being the most efficient mode of transportation*
Twip! *Waddles over too, and hugs with her big child hands* Hi!
Adwa! *hugses*
*Cuddews* Haii twip! *gives him a big kiss on the cheek*
(Hello?)
4 years
Noelle found out that she got a 4.0 this semester
Heck yes :)
Congratulations, Noelle!
Nice job Noelle!!
^.^ thank you
God, not now
Not at Christmas
I really hope 2016 doesn't take another one :(
Is that in response to Carrie Fisher?
I really hope she'll be ok.
Happy Holidays, everyone.
Happy Holidays to you too.
Happy holidays all!
merry christmas/happy holidays guys!
(Hope everyone had a great holiday ^,^?
I have always wondered...
IS there a sanctuary in China?...
(I wanna see a sanctuary for the Welsh)
I always just assumed that every country has one?? But also haven't read all the books still so i actually have no idea :P
I think I'd want the Welsh sanctuary to be in a castle or something, that'd be fun :)
My wisdom teeth are out.
I'm taking some heavy painkillers, so I'm not in pain right now, but when it hurts, it hurts a lot...
:/
And I have bruising on my face from it
Yeah.
Ouch, Noelle :( :( :(
It's good news that the painkillers are helping though, and at least once it's over, it's over - hang in through this bit and you'll never have to deal with it again.
I hope you recover quickly <3
Thank you, Taia, I really appreciate it.
I look like a chipmunk right now, and the bruises are a lot larger today, and blue.
But I am enjoying watching Bones and Harry Potter on the couch. Tyger is on my lap because he really loves the heated blanket that Aretha sent me for Christmas. I am also snuggled with my big 5 ft tall bear, Alexander. He is so soft and I just lay in him and be comfy ^.^
So between all of that, the frozen lemonade, ice cream, and soup, I'm very pampered.
People on the Tv are eating burgers
:( I feel teased
The pain is worsening
Help
[hugs][hugs][hugs]
:/
It's bad today
Thanks Fabi
:( Hoping it got a little better by now, Noelle!
I'm honestly a little jealous of the heated blanket + bear + TV combination, it sounds super cosy :0
It is- thank you. I was able to smile again today. But laughing made me pop a few stitches 😷
It is a nice combo. I love my bear ^.^
And I've been emailing Alastair a lot. It makes me laugh
k
wasnt meant to post that.
lol this blog is dead.
Hi.
No reason not to be here, I guess.
Yo.
Time zones.
True.
How've you been?
Not sure. Nothing bad happened. Nothing good, either. Probably feel like I did 10 months ago.
What about you?
I just joined the SP forums Discord, will try to spend time there since I'm always on Discord anyways.
*sneak attack pokes them both before disappearing into the trees, laughing hysterically*
*pats Hope*
That was a mighty fine poke indeed, you have every reason to cheer.
Ah yeah. I haven't been super active there, but I'm Sinister Necromancy Pollster there.
[is poked]
WHAT WHO DID THAT?
I'm doing pretty well! I've been on an emotional roller coaster since September (just one thing after another), but I think it's finally settling down in a pretty good place. So there's that.
*hiding in the trees, softly giggling*
*can't see me! Mwahaha XP*
(*comes back*
*hopes everyone else will come back too*
*sits and waits*)
(*updates profile*)
(Right well good night everyone, same time tomorrow? Great! See you all then x
*seriously contemplates making a new account to have someone to talk to*
*questions the idea that she may be turning mad*
*decides she probably is turning mad*)
(God I miss this place.)
(*glomps Sav*)
*probably would have commented had I not been asleep*
*maybe if you'd come earlier?*
*understands if you've been busy though*
Greetings Sav and Chloe!
*waves*
*is probably not here at this moment*
*sees time stamp*
*coughs*
Ah. More like a little later...
[waves to Savannah]
@Noelle: Sorry I'm super late replying but I'm glad you're doing better! :) :) :)
*waves to Fera & Kas & Fabi & Lav & Savannah & Chloe!!* It's good to see y'all C:
(*is glomped* CHLOOOOOEEEEEEEEEE
GREETINGS LAV *waves back*
*waves to Fabi and Taia* GOOD TO SEE YOU TOO
AHHHHHH PEOPLE
It's snowing at my house!)
I actually asked Derek on twitter a few months ago if the Blog had been forgotten. He replied to me and said no, it had not been forgotten.
And yet, here we are.
Yay, snow! Cold, though - I hope your house is warm! :0
Hey Matex! Yeah, but Derek's a busy dude. And it's not as though we're hurrying through the comments section here :P I guess he'll update when he has some actual news? Like the new book covers or smth. :)
@Sav: Yay! We've gotten snow at my place too! Not that much, but at least it was /something/.
*waves back to Taia* Good to see you too!
Hey, Matex! Long time no see!
*nods to Taia's comment* It's also probably because there's not much to post here. He can answer questions better on Twitter and post quick, tiny updates easier there. It seems like he's only using this place for tour dates and new book cover reveals... Kinda sad, tbh, but I can understand it.
*coughs*
(Not that I'm superstitious or anything, but anyone worried about what might happen on Friday/tomorrow?)
SNOW HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!
First proper snow we'd had for a few years too.
It was beau'iful. :)
That's awesome!!
Hey Star! Yay! :D
I survived finals week !!!!
One of them was SUPER HARD & everyone cried (on the inside) but the others were maybe OK so it's mostly good & I'm hopefully not getting removed from my course or anything yet :P
We haven't had any snow though. :(
Derek,why don't you write about Val and Skul anymore? Please continue the series. Other characters aren't the same and cannot compare to them. Please write again about them soon. Thank you.
Derek,why don't you write about Val and Skul anymore? Please continue the series. Other characters aren't the same and cannot compare to them. Please write again about them soon. Thank you.
He is continuing the series though
Hmmm. Its weird how life works. Really weird. Idk if I prefer this or something much simpler but I think I prefer simple.
(Can we get some more life here please?
*dances to hairspray*)
(*changes pic*
*feels so sorry for Angelica *)
NUH :D
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Hehe
At the top of this page Adra worries about politicians ever acting like themselves as if they ever did
That'she some A* comedy right there
I like how the last comment before mine is an advert XD
Like that tactic ever worked
CHLOE YOU LIKE HAMILTON TOO?? :D
I. AM. OBSESSED.
Like, just yesterday I was showing one of my friends the songs.
But I only know the full lyrics to the first three...
Alexander Hamilton! We are waiting in the wings for you~!
You could never back down, you never learned to take your
Time~! (Love that part!)
(Scarlet: *apologizes for Lavender's... crazy behavior* Mention one word that reminds her of the musical and she won't shut up...
Me: Yep! I've had My Shot stuck in my head for weeks! And other Hamilton songs pop in from time to time. At one point it was Helpless, then-
Scar: *covers Lav's mouth with her hand*
Me: *tries to finish her sentence but the words are too muffled*
Scar: I'm starting to wonder if you like Hamilton because Alex can't seem to keep his mouth shut either...)
Everyone's obsessed with Hamilton lol
Or everyone at my school anyway
And people here too
Hey we are the best Croatia Holidays Package provider in your budget price.
Scarlet: *eye rolls*
Someone tell Derek that the longer he doesn't update, the more adverts and spam messages he'll get on the blog...
Me to her: Since when did you start taking over my account? You've got your own.
Scar: *looks at me pointedly* I WOULD use mine, but you're hogging both browsers, Lav.
Me: *mutters* Okay, okay, sorry. You can use Chrome...
*several hours later*
Aaaand done!
*collapses and mumbles*
Technology's not really my thing...
Yeah, no kidding.
*mumbles more*
Shut up, Scarlet. I didn't let you use your account just so you could talk to me on the blog...
You do that in my head already...
*leaves some cookies for others before fading away*
...
It's been a while...
FIRST!
Yes! Haven't dedicated in ages- wait... I can't remember if I've ever dedicated before or not. Lavender was the one who always did that.
Ah, whatever. I'll dedicate the page to my return, using my own account and whatnot. Cheers.
Oi, don't knock the ad bots, I find them extremely helpful in informing my purchase decisions :P
Also hear hear.
Love me a good return.
nyyeess
(Hi everyone x)
(I finally got Twitter hehe.)
*raises an eyebrow at Trip's first comment*
Whatever you say.
*nods at his second*
However I have a feeling I'm not going to be on as often as I thought. *glances in Lavender's direction*
*mutters something under her breath*
Not my fault you usually stay quiet, Scar.
@Sav: I like your new picture. :)
lol I probably made out with someone, tongue and everything last night. Dunno if she really likes me but oh well, too empty to care as we speak.
*properly
I can tell you that she did care fera
I know because
because she was me
But yeah seriously good job.
Try not to think about that stuff too much, I find that it tendshould to work itself out. By which I mean I'very been alone for literally sixteen years and that really doesn'the concern me. As I understand it people who know this sort of thing suguest asking, if you'require genuinelyou interested. It'seems hard (apparently), sure, but a handy skill (so I hear).
lol I hope not trip. That would confuse me a little.
Ahhh I guess so. Idk if I want to ask to be honest. It's a bit complicated. I might bring it up after talking a lil bit.
(Thanks Lav! x)
Highly delayed reply because, you know, I don't really come here that often anymore. But for those who replied to my "blog has been forgotten comment"; no really, it has. The last post was a tour announcement. Since then...
- No blog post for the actual release of the book (American Monsters)
- No tour recap (pictures of Derek with fans, gifts he received, a general recap of what happened?)
- No reflection on American Monsters (there's almost always a discussion post after a new book is released)
- No Christmas / New Years post (usually a recap of what happened this year, progress made, favourite TV shows and movies of the year etc)
- No cover reveal for the re-release of the original SP trilogy (you said it yourself, he always announces new covers)
- No update on SPX (yes there have been small updates on twitter but at the very least he would normally have a reflective post once the first draft is sent off, tease what might happen in the book, etc).
- In fact there hasn't been an update for 5 months, which is the longest hiatus in the history of this blog. There were only 8 posts during 2016 for the whole year. In previous years there has usually been around 50 or more.
So yeah, as far as I'm concerned, the blog is dead.
And I follow Derek on twitter, and if you happen to get a reply from him then sure that's exciting, but I really don't care that much; I miss actually having a cohesive record of significant updates.
lol
I think Derek is really cool and I literally worship him
Like he could stab me and I'd be "hahaha, you do you, my dude"
so like
if he doesn't want to update on multiple platforms that's like totally his choice????
in conclusion
Derek has given us so much already and is continuing to give us stuff on a different platform and is in no way obligated to have any contact with his fans whatsoever so i think its really cool that he still keeps in touch on twitter even when he's so busy writing the stuff that keeps me alive
*nods at Matex*
True, the blog is pretty much dead, and I miss the updates too, but also "-"(no idea who this is, sorry) has a good point. If Derek doesn't want to update on multiple sites, or just plain stopped using this one, then that's his choice and we'll probably come to accept that eventually. At least he still takes the time to give us quick updates from Twitter. Even if it's not as great...
But he /didn't/ forget the blog. If you follow him then maybe you've seen his reply to Tia. He hasn't forgotten the blog, but as I said, he just stopped using it. Which basically puts me at the beginning again by restating that yes, it still means that the blog is pretty much dead.
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