After a bizarrely warm November, it's starting to get pretty cold indeed around these parts. Christmas decorations are everywhere. Shopping queues are getting longer. This morning I heard "Merry Christmas (The War is Over)" on the radio- the first Christmas song I've heard in 2011. And a few days ago I posted a TON of cards and letters to readers who had written to me- so it is OFFICIALLY close to Christmas. I can now safely announce it.
You may rejoice.
And the competition winners may ALSO rejoice, because the books I have to sign have finally arrived. I'll sign them all this weekend, have them ready to be picked up on Monday or Tuesday, and then hopefully you'll be getting your prizes over the next few weeks. It'd be cool if you could get them BEFORE Christmas, so that's what we're working towards.
There's still a lot of work going on in my house. I'm getting one of the rooms refurbished- COMPLETELY redesigning it- as well as the kitchen redone, and that's been going on since the start of October. Basically, it means a lot of noise and hassle and interruptions, so I haven't been able to focus on Book Seven, which I really would have liked to have started by now. But hey, I'm not worried. My house is going to RULE when it's all finished, because finally I'll have a proper place to store my toys.
A lot of you may not know this, but I love toys. I collect movie memorabilia and props and stuff, and also comic-book statues. To give you an idea of the kind of things I'm talking about, here are a few action figures...
... and a rather large Iron Man (I've put a book beside him to give you an idea of scale)...
Oh, and here's a 12 inch figure of Sweeny Todd about to give a 12 inch Ichabod Crane a very close shave...
Boy oh boy do I love toys...
As you can imagine, my place is full of equipment boxes right now, so I'm going to leave you with a picture of one of my cats- Pooper- doing what cats love best: clambering into cardboard boxes for no apparent reason.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 4817 Newer› Newest»Hi Derek, I'm from Malaysia and a girl. hard to admit but I adore your works.The way you narrated things,it's tremendous. I can finish reading your book in one day without any interruptions of course. Heard bout you from my bf. Yes, he introduced you to me few weeks back though I've seen him purchasing your book before me and now, I'm the one who is addicted.Just finished reading the second from the series, waiting for the next books to arrive and really, it drives me crazy since I have to keep it on hold until my final exam is over which means,3 weeks from now. I wanna say more but i think that's enough to know that I DO appreciate your work. Really. Keep on writing. I'll be one of your loyal reader.
p/s: i hate having any statue in my house/room. it gives me bumps. anyway, my bf loves collecting toys too but he's more into teen titans. :D
So, is anyone on?
Anybody here?
Hi shadow!
Hey Crystal, how you doin'?
*rejoices*
I feel bad for not commenting the first day I read this...
Wooo! Go Cat! THE BOX IS YOUR LAIR NOW. ENJOY IT. Oh Lord Pooper, king of the boxes!
.............was that weird?
Hey Dereeeeekk! Is there a chance that the books will arrive on December 13th or before?
Because guess who's birthday it is! XD
I was born on December 13th, my dad was born on December 14th, and my mom was born on December 15th.
I wasn't born on December 12th because my parents had a party that day. (I'm serious. They had a party and wanted to go to it. I could wait)
YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY 13!!!!!!!!!!
I love thirteen. When I have a child, I'm naming then Thirteen. Their nickname'll be...
....on second thought, I should name it after YOU, Derek! Or name it Valkyrie.
(Did I just say it? Oh dear. This comment is rather long. TO THE WORD DOCUMENT!)
Crystal, you still there?
Hi Mar-Chu, I think Crystal's left...
And, I'm on my own again aren't I...?
hi i'm bac
Hey Chloe... *Waves half-heartedly* I'm bored...
same here
heyy shadow + chloe how yall doin??
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Hi Rim, did you read the comment about your pic? I LOVE it, can't wait 'till the film comes out in march...
Hiya guys and gals.
(>^.^)>Kimber<(^.^<)
I'm back, if anyone's here!
I had to say the same thing to 20 something families over and over and over again...
yea i did and thank you! did you read my question or else i will post it again and if they have a midnight screenin im gona go!!!
Yeah, I'll probably go to - any of you follow bring back Tanith un-possessed cuz I'm I the middle of writing the little story I promised as a comment on there...
nope and this was my question from earlier-- thx!! and did u like the ending to mockingjay?? i liked Gale best :)
hiya everyone, soz for l8 reply shadow riprer, had to empty dishwasher
Yeah, I'm re-reading them to refresh my memory, have you seen the official trailer?!!!!
I've never read the Hunger Games... and don't intend to.
um... no, what trailer
VAL! Why not?
DO IT NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
READ THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whats the hunger games?
Oh dear me...
wait! i have seen this trailer! it looks cool!
Val!! i hated reading until i read SP and the HG they are the books which sparked creativity into my life!!!!
@shadow-OMG OMG yes but i found it amusing when my friend shouted rim why are u on the screen to the whole cinema :( (she thinks i look like Katniss/Jennifer Lawrence)
Yay! And the movie better do justice towards the books.
Bye...
Hey anyone. This is really random, but does anyone know any good sites that good prices and shipping rates on rarish cds?
I don't WANT to read them; I like books about sorcerers and skeletons.
same here Val
You could always expand your horizons...
How about books about hunters and killing people with spears and throwing knives??
i used to read series of unfortunate events but i lost interest, S.P i read over and over again and i never get bored. i need another series like S.P
All the books I read are strange or violent.
THe hunger games maybe im not joking ive read the trilogy 19 time since August 27th + now!!
Wow, look, people!
Another series like SP? Very hard to find, ma'am, but try the Bartimeus Trilogy. I liked that one very much.
got to go now, bye
DEREK I'M POSTING THIS AGAIN!
Did you get a letter that had a drawing of Skulduggery with a red background and the quote from each book cover on the front, then a drawing of the Hollow Men army on the back from America? From Bella Votolato?
CAUSE THAT'S WHAT I SENT YOU A FEW MONTHS AGO.
Hmmmm... I feel slightly ignored here.
Bartimeus Trilogy- Has all the wit and magic of the SP series. Very good.
how do u know where he lives? it sounds sorta stalker ish
For no apparent reason I'm going to post my top 6 books on my favorite book list.
1) Skulduggery Pleasant Series (does it need an explanation?)
2) Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (bless Ransom Riggs and all the peculiar children in the book. Eagerly awaiting sequel!)
3) The Invisible Man (best sci-fi classic ever! I <3 u Griffin and all your psychopathic, murderous rage)
4) Percy Jackson series (where my knowledge of the gods come from)
5) Harry Potter (it will never get old)
6) The Hunger Games (want to see the movie so bad. Love you Finnick!)
Yep. See, they're all strange in their own ways.
I sent it to hapercollins
Hello???
Bye. Got things to do.
oh that seems less stalker-ish!!!
and kimberly its all about the boy with the snares in the Hunger Games
I just missed ATB... That sucks majorly...
HI SPARKY!
I just lost a pair of scissors on my bed... Not a good thing to do....
No, I'm still here. I was about to leave, and then you came on. :) I thought "Ooo! New best friend! I could stick around a little longer!"
I had the COOLEST dream last night, I can't remember it properly but I do remember that I WAS WATCHING THE SP MOVIE!!!
It. Was. Awesome.
@rim No way. I'm all for the... man with the sugar cubes? Don't worry I'll think of something catchier
Aw thanks ATB!
*gives ATB world's biggest hug*
*hugs Sparky back*
You're welcome!
*starts to feel claustrophobic*
*let's go*
*hugs ATB again, only smaller*
@Kimberly im more of a mystery behind the shirt not man-kini with shorts!!! sorry i had to say it
What, no hugs for me?
*glomps Sparky*
Heyy sparky i dont think i've had the pleasure *Bows*
GET OFF!!!
*kicks Val V off*
The last time I attempted to hug you, you DENIED it.
I want a hug. ;(
Good morning/ evening Rim. *
*courtseys*
*smiles evilly at Sparky* There's a bomb TAPED TO YOUR BACK.
Aw...
*hugs Kim*
*hugs back*
Yay, I'm loved!
*makes bomb explode around my back harmlessly*
im not wearing a skirt so curtseying in jeans would be awkward if i remember how to.
*shrugs* Eh, the bomb was worth a shot. Wait, no, an explosion XD Hehe. Stupid jokes.
Hello!
(good morning, in my case)
hi val!
Hi rim!
Hi kimberly!
Hi sparky!
Hi Rosella!!
did i miss anyone?
I can courtesy when I wear jeans. Skating skills...
Hi Rosella! :D
Hello AGAIN. I have an feeling my internet hates me for some reason. Well it has been giving hints by just dying every second day :( *glares at internet*
hi crystal!
*waves*
Hey Crys and Rosella.
Crystal hi there
*hugs*
Hello all :)
How is Everyone??
Hi Rim, Sparky and Rosella.
hello again sparky and val!
*Reminisces*
:D
Wow, there's a lot of people on today! :D
hi NJ!
*waves*
Hi NJ! How is everyone?
is there any americans out there who think british people say "'ello govnor"?
Hi NJ!
Rim- My sister says that with her friends in an english accent, but only because they like to. They don't think english people say that.
I am good.
Hello Rosella, Pleasure to meet you!!
*waves back*
I'm g2g again! God I come and go sooo much! Talk to u guys whenever i'm back on here again! BYE!
Bye Crystal!!
*hugs*
oh good i walk around doin Irish accents mostly because my grandads Irish and tought me the keywords and g2g
Missed me. Then again, everyone but Sparky has missed me today.
Hi peoples I've met or haven't..
You know, ever since reading this blog entry I REALLY want to watch Sweeney Todd.
Bye Rim
great to meet you too, NJ!
HELLO AUTHOR-TO-BE!
:D
ATB what's that supposed to mean?
*jumps on ATB's back*
*puppy dog face*
Piggyback?
Hi Author-to-be
Nice to meet you :)
*Shakes Hand*
:{D
(my smiley faces have mustaches. BEAT THAT!)
OKAAAAAYYYYYY....
i'm really hungry now so i'm going to get some breakfast....
...yum
*is slightly confused* Appaarently, at my church, they might want me as teacher when I'M THIRTEEN. That's next year... That's kind of weird...
I have to go now. Night guys!
I accept your challenge Rosella.
X{D>
Mine has a mustache AND a goatee.
[_|:{D
Top Hat Mustache man
Val- yeah my church wanted me to do that too when i was thirteen...'cept i declined. i have no defences around little kids
Cya dragona
I think I just won :D
THANK YOU TO ACID EMBRACE!!
hi dragona!
*hugs*
bye dragona!
Ohoh!!!
[]X{D>
Is that Homer Simpson??
With a beard and Goatee??
Hi guys!*hugs*
It's something.
okay... the challenge seems to have arisen...
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BUNNY WITH A TOP HAT!
Olive Juice Skulduggery.
(Mouth 'olive juice in front of a mirror or mouth it to someone.)
HEY LILIE *hugs*
How are you??
TOO MANY PEOPLE!!!
*runs madly into wall*
*gets up and slams head against wall repeatedly*
=]l:^{D>
Smiley face with a hat, unibrow, eyes, nose, moustache, mouth, and beard. Oh yeah.
oh wow, that didn't work. lets try again
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a BAT!
(\_/)
( '.' )
()_()
and a RABBIT WITHOUT A TOP HAT!
Sorry I vanished for a moment. Sparky, that means that no one said "Hi" to me.
And Rosella, just call me ATB.
*Stops Sparky*
I don't want you getting a Concussion!!
I'm excellent! Because school finished today!
How are you?
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!1 SNOOPY!
beat THAT!
I am good :)
Trying to recruit, to a certain blog :P
oh jeez, THAT DID NOT WORK...!
im back cus its the adverts!! me bein here makes it like 8 people!!! that must be a record!!
Ah, so you guys are doing keyboard art.
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Haha! Beat that!
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this probs won't work either..
BUT A CAT AND MOUSE!
I don't like crowds... Please excuse me for a couple minutes...
I don't want to have another panic attack... Thanks NJ...
*walks outside*
*breaths deeply*
I believe I have visited that site.
.O
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stick figure
I really am trying to get like LOADS of comments and Followers
Cool how many have you gotten so far?
Awwww... Poor Sparky. *pats on back*
I legitimately must go now. Bye guys!
Sparky, Rosella, Lilie, NJ, Val, Kimberly, and Rim.
Think that's everyone... And anyone who hasn't said anything for awhile and is just silently watching like some creepy stalker owl thing.
Goodbye!
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IPOD!
14 followers and 18 comments on the 1st post :)
Need more than that though!!
BYE ATB!
*waves*
Bye!*hugs*
Bye ATB
I would be able these people if I was using a laptop, but using my iTouch is not making this easy...
ohKAY i'm REALLY hungry now.
NEED BREAKFAST!
Bye ATB! Hehe, I'm a bit late in my goodbye. I wandered off.
I'm going to watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit now.
Again...
I still have Sweeney Todd on my mind. (T.T)
God I really want to watch that movie. I can tell if I'm venting about it on a blog.
Lawl
*giggles*
I just bit my mum's arm.
Brb
Okay Kimberly
@Sparky: why?
She licked me yesterday, so I bit her today.
*jumps on Val V's back*
Piggyback?
Umm... Okay Everyone it has been established that Sparky is a Cannibal :P
I didn't BITE her bite her, I just placed my teeth on her arm and licked her.
Lol!
Umm... Right.
Okay *runs away*
Look, the only person that I bite is my mum.
I bite and scratch my brother and his friend.
I'm only joking :P
Good god what conversation did I just walk into?
Don't Ask!!
Right...well if we're still on the topic of canibalism then there's a hilarious song called "A Little Priest". Well, its as hilarious as a song about human meat can be. And its in the movie I oh so want to watch. (T.T)
oh, my.
canibalism surley is the delicate topic...
nevertheless...
http://bringbacktanith.blogspot.com/
*hint hint*
Where did Val V go?
*Shrugs*
I dno
*looksw forlornly at the biscuits and cheese*
this doesn't really seem to cut it....
okay i have to go now!
bye everyone!
*hugs everyone*
*waves*
I want to write a Christmas story or fan fiction but I don't have an idea but I do have a first line.
Also, hi!
HA!
YES I GOT FIRST!!
I DEDICATE THIS PAGE TO http://bringbacktanith.blogspot.com/
BECAUSE EVERYONE SHOULD GO SUPPORT IT TO GET THE ATTENTION OF THE GREAT GOLDEN GOD DEREK LANDY!!
:D
Go Follow and Comment
PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*puppydog eyes*
And to Dougie to win I'm A Celebrity cause it is some funny stuff!!
And by line, I mean sentence. And by sentence, I mean six words.
Hmmm... Where did I go? Let's put up flyers!
MISSING:
Valkyrie V.
Description: Dark hair, dark eyes, insanely pretty. Is incredibly intelligent and witty. Usually wears black. Is ever so slightly insane, and sometimea speaks to herself or inanimate objects.
Reward: The fact that you even get to see her, because she's just that awesome.
Jessica Rabbit is AWESOME.
Hey Lunar
*hugs*
How are you??
Bye Rosella, Nice to meet you :)
i joined that site thing NJ!! and g2g properly now byeeee yall!!
YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
DOUGIE WON
HE WON
HAHA
:D
Bye Rim!!
:D
Hi NJ!
I'm good.
I've just watched the Doctor Who Confidential thing with Charlie McDonnell, so actually, I'm freaking out that way you do when you see Matt Smith with a badger puppet.
Lawl :P
NJ, have you read the Hunger Games?
DEREK! you get way too much money! stop playing with toys are write your new book!!! i absolutely can not wait for it, i read your books over and over, at the minute i'm back on mortal coil. over obsesive, me? Noooo. XD
NO BUT I AM GOING TO!!
Hello ButtercupDangerfield
Nice to meet you :)
*shakes hand*
Today I painted my nails different colours.
And I'm going to enter a Christmas quiz with a group called The Flying Turtles.
@Lunar: http://bringbacktanith.blogspot.com/
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
*puppydog eyes*
You don't have to Follow, Just comment.
Awesome, today i washed my Hair, and nearly fell in my shower :S
Hello Buttercup!
NJ YOU MUST! THEY ARE AWESOME!
JINGLE BELLS!
HAWTHORNE SMELLS!
PEETA ALL THE WAY!
LOST HIS MIND
AND WAS NOT KIND
BUT THEN SAVED THE DAY!
YEY!
Derek:
I lovvvee your cat xD
So cute x3
g2g, BYE!*hugs*
*whistles*
Bye Lilie
*hugs*
Hey Pandora
How are you??
Hey NJ!
I'm good, just finished guitar lessons >,<
You?
Hey Kimberly
Where did you Disappear to??
Hello Miss Pandora
LUNAR!
Bonjour, Madmoiselle Tears. x]
I am good :)
http://bringbacktanith.blogspot.com/
*hint hint*
I won't give up, so you all might as well
Okay, should I write a Christmas fan fiction or a Christmas story?
@NJ
high school applications
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