I'm STARVING.
I decided it was time to eat lunch, like, an HOUR ago, and I'm still at the computer. And what am I doing now? I'm writing a blog post. Tssh.
Okay then, what have I been up to? Well, the Tanith novella, as you may have guessed. I have another week of writing on that and then I'll pretty much launch straight into Book 8, provisionally titled Skulduggery Pleasant: People Gonna CRY. But I digress.
On Halloween I did an event in Dublin with my editor Nick Lake and cover artist Tom Percival. It was the first time we'd been on stage together and it was basically a big chat about how the books get made and the process behind it all. Plus I mocked people. It was fun.
And that event also marked another first- the first time the real Valkyrie Cain attended. Laura was sitting at the back beside my agent, and when I mentioned that she was actually here there was an audible gasp around the room and everyone started craning their necks to try and spot her. Laura, for her part, stared straight ahead and tried to attract no attention whatsoever. I'm fairly sure she emerged unscathed by the whole experience- thought she DID glare at me afterwards.
That night we all went out to dinner, fifteen of us, and many laughs were had. Presumably. I spent the next day with Nick as he tried to get me to decide what to write once Skulduggery is over. I have a few ideas, but I'm still not entirely sure what it'll be. Apart from brilliant. We all KNOW it'll be brilliant.
Voting for the Irish Book Awards have come around again. This year I'm up against Anna Carey, Judi Curtin, John Boyne, Darren Shan and Eoin Colfer. That's a pretty impressive list by anyone's standards. I didn't win last year- Anna did- and to be honest I had THE best time. I actually like not winning. It means you can hold a conversation with someone without interruption.
Every year, I don't ask you to vote for me- I ask you to vote for whoever you think deserves it. And this year is no different. Well, ALMOST no different. The only difference is that this year the last Artemis Fowl book is nominated, and if any book deserves to win...
Just pointing it out, that's all. Not trying to influence you, one way or the other. Ahem.
http://www.irishbookawards.ie/vote-here-for-your-favourite-titles
Let's see... oh, next week is going to be fun! You're going to be getting TWO cover releases here on this Blog. The new paperback cover for KOTW at the start of the week, and the Tanith cover at the end of the week.
See? I'm so good to you.
Now I'm going to eat lunch.
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-to Cole-
Inkys in labour. Get Felix and go to the bar and drag Ed's sorry ass back here. I'll handle Inky..hopefully...
(oh God if this turns out to be twins too..)
Ah. Looks like the one RP per person rule is also out of the window. But tonight was good. This is the first time I've properly been happy all week. ^.^
(@Gemma it's fine! I can quiz and rp!)
Thanks.
-studies them, guesstimating the rough wing span-
Tuck them back for me?
(I can quiz . You know I like batman and I am afraid to say that like Sheldon on the big bang theory, comics mean a lot)
(Oh oops...Sorry...)
Bethany: *folds them again*
(I had a specific number in mind...but I think it would be too much XD
and I can quiz!)
COle: *nods* on it *hangs up and knocks on Felix's door*
Felix: *answers* yes?
Cole: Inky has gone into labour and we need to get Efd
*they both go to the bar
Cole: Ed! Inky needs you!
*Inky screams*
- studies the folded wings-
Okay..
-closes her eyes a moment, hands moving slightly in the air as she studies a design on the back of her lids-
-nods-
Okay. What do you want the pendant to be made of?
(What number?)
She doesn't need me. What use am I *drinks*
Alright, now I need to find a quiz.
What would you guys suggest?
And Jaimie it was you who made that rule!
Sil2: -moves to Inky's side, manipulating the moisture in the air to dampen her face and cool her down-
Okay. I need you to push whenever you feel a contraction. Got that?
-moves her slightly then moves to her legs-
Okay. When you're ready hun..
(Rules are made to be broken! xD)
(A doctor who quiz?)
(hello Gemma and I'll quiz please)
Alright! Dr Who quiz! ^.^
(Yey dw!)
(number of pups XD)
Okay... *feels a contraction and pushes* I n need Ed..... *screams in pain*
Felix: COme on man, if she didn't need you, why did she marry you?
Okay so there's pups being born.-Zaf
http://www.quibblo.com/quiz/24C0EiB/Which-Doctor-Who-Character-Are-You
Hello again Rhos!
Here is the quiz for all who are taking part.
(Oh XD)
Because she thought I was a good person. She kicked me out
Sil2: Shh..
-looks at Flick and makes a solid hologram of Ed beside her-
It's the best I can do for now..come on hun..push..
-taps a sigil on her elbow, laying a hand on flick, lessening the pain-
Bethany: I have a necklace you could use?
COle: *is silent before answering* Im sure she wouldn't have permantently kicked you out
Vik: look Alys i don't lie
*screams and pushes* t thanks Sil...
I don't think one RP plot per person is a good way to solve things.
Then again, I have a tendency to react strongly against certain kinds of rules and limits.
I get the spirit of it, that if there are too many plots going on, people, who'd rather just talk feel left out. However, I think everyone has slightly different multitasking capabilities, and also there are people like Silente, who have plots going with almost everyone, and it would be really unfair to the almost everyone if she could only pick one of those plots at a time to continue. I think it would contribute to the feeling-left-out-ness maybe even as much as it would help.
...
Then again, I'm anti-conformist, possibly to a rather extreme sense.
Anyway, I've expressed my opinion now and I'll leave you to do what you think best.
Alys: *looks to the floor*
*cries* whats s so good about f foxes?
(I am the master!!!!!!!!)
She says I am not the same person she married
(Brb)
(Rose Tyler)
Cole: did she say that...she didn't love you anymore?
(Donna!)
Oh yeah that works too.
Sil2: it's okay inky
Hologram: -takes Inky's hand- come on. You can do it.
Sil2: okay big push for me. I can see the top of its head..
J is...
Rose Tyler
You love adventure. In fact, you don't just love it - you need it to survive. Every new place means a new wonder, and while there is no place like home, your true home may be somewhere else other than the place you're currently residing in.You're a loving person who is extremely loyal to your friends, and will risk life and limb to protect them from harm. You strive for what you think is right, regardless of what others tell you is and is not wise. No risk is too risky, and you want to live life to the fullest to the very extent of the saying. You are Rose Tyler.
Back!
You are an analytical and intelligent person. You are always excited by the prospect of a new adventure, although might not be so pleased about the consequences resulting from the adventure. Although you may get annoyed by your family, you will always love and stand by them, no matter what. You would travel to the ends of the earth just to make sure people were okay, and would never abandon your friends. You are Martha Jones.
("You are a truly fearless person - well okay, you do get fearful, but you've never let it get in the way of you. Nothing can stop you from doing what is right, and you always seem to know when people are in danger. You are willing to risk life and limb to help save others, and will always be there for them to lend a helping hand. You are a born leader, but can often become much too forceful in your roll to the point where people underneath you attempt to defy you, as they are not always willing to sacrifice as much as you are. You are Captain Jack Harkness.")
Zaf.
That
Idea
Is
Freaking
Incredible.
;-; I wanted t be Rose. But meh. Martha is cool too...
I LIKE THE IDEA OF NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! LET'S DO THAT ONE TOO AND PICK OUR FAVOURITE RESULT!
(*high fives J*)
*screams and pushes*
(a boy)
(OMG SOPH XD CAPTIN JACK?? XDDDD)
Bethany: *lifts her small, silver necklace with the symbol of a sun from around her neck, handing it to Silente*
Sil2: good girl! -grabs the shoulders and gently pulls the baby out, cradling it-
-uses water particles in the air to wash it slightly then smiles-
A beautiful baby boy.
-doesn't have anywhere to put the baby-
-opens a portal and grabs a blanket, wrapping the boy up-
(I have no idea what that test is actually on about.)
-studies the necklace-
You sure you want to use this?
I am apparently Captain Jack. O_O
Tbh I think I'm more like Martha, though.
Bethany: Just try not to damage it...
*smiles and cries* a b boy? *eyes widen as more pains come*
(Im sorry but I was planning on twins from the beginning XD)
You are an extremely manipulative person, always striving to get what you want. No length is too long, no extreme too extreme. And although you may think that it is for the greater good, your sense of the greater good may be quite skewed. Your sense of humor is quite black and sardonic, often bringing others down or mocking their inferior intelligence. You love playing mind games with people, and that makes you all the more devious. However sometimes you may be found lost in your own little world, miles away. On the exterior, you are an incredibly cheerful person, becoming hypnotic to others who don't know you're true colours. You are The Master.
Ummm... Tbh I saw that coming!
http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2014/10/23/quiz-which-nightmare-before-christmas-character-are-you/
*back)
(-facepalm- WHAT IS IT WITH SIL AND DELIVERING TWINS??)
Okay...I''ll have to make tiny scratches for the sigil, you okay with that?
Sil2: -groans and grabs a pillow from the portal, setting the baby boy down on it next to Inky-
Okay. You're okay. Its okay. Come on, push.
You're Lock, Shock, and Barrel!
Your mischievous spirit is too great to contain to just one character. People know you for your ghoulish smile, bewitching personality, and devious sense of humor.
I apparently Kidnap santa... Huh... *grins evily*
*nods and pushes, screaming*
(welcomes Eddy!)
And now, I'm going to try Chione. Because why not. *fingers crossed* Please be sally...
(I AM JACK XD)
Bethany: Yes.
(I am Jack Skellington. Yes)
*drinks ignoring Felix*
You are Oogie Boogie
You keep life interesting for those around you. You love an adrenaline rush and are exceptionally fearless in the face of creepy crawlies.
(INKY DO YOU WANNA RP? CANT BE BOTHERED TO TURN OFF CAPS!)
(You're Dr. Finkelstein!
You’re a little misunderstood, but you top everyone in inventiveness. Keep your chin up and try not to drink any mystery stews, soups, and brews.
...Yey. These quizzes really don't like me..)
Okay.
-leans against a tree, crossing her legs, drawing a tiny blade-
-focuses, making tiny little scratches at a time-
Sil2: good girl..I see the top of its head...come on Inky push.
Yus! Chione got sally.
You're Sally!
Everyone knows you as the voice of reason. You’re an expert seamstress and even better friend. People can always trust you to pull yourself together in tough times and see things through.
Ok no I just knew which ones to choose for her xD
(I believe you have got to watch the film to understand the questions in that quiz? I know nothing about the film, having never seen it.)
(*high fives Eddy*)
Felix: *slaps drink out of his hand* your wife is giving birth to your kid! don't you want to be there for her?
(Sure, felix is in the bar)
I d don't know if I can *screams*
OMG THERE IS A FROZEN LYRIC QUIZ SILENTE!!!!!!!!!!
*le click*
(*high fives Chloe*)
She won't want me there
Bethany: *watches her, sighing*
Cole: Inky isn't like that...she's a first time mother...she'll need help
(LINK IT TAKE IT LINK IT LINK IT!)
Sil2: -pales slightly, doubling the pain killing sigils power- come on Inky.
Will you help her?
*pushes weaker than before*
*screams*
-makes a few more slow, precise scratches then carefully puts the knife away-
I carved them on the back..figured you'd prefer that.
-hands it her back-to-back
Cole: I have Anna and our pups to look after..
Felix: do you honestly trust me with your kids?
Sil2: go on Inky. Almost there! One more push!
-places a hand on either side of the babies head-
One more push..
*pushes and screams*
( a girl)
http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2014/11/18/quiz-do-you-really-know-the-lyrics-to-every-frozen-song/
15/15 WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I'M SO FKING SAD xD this is so fun. I'm so happy right now.
How about Phantom of The Opera or anymusical? I'm familiar with a degree of musicals and thanks I'll do it for Loki
He got The Master but my iPod crashed when I tried to copy it.-Zaf
She cast me out. I love her but she doesn't love me
Cole: *frowns* I doubt tha...go and ask her yourself...
Bethany: Thanks... *slips it around he neck again* How do I work it?
Velv: *lies on my bed, bored* *mutters* What to do...
Valentina: I vote for beating the hell out of that bartender...
Velv: Well... I suppose Felix will never find out...
Valentina: I like the way you're thinking girl!
Velv: *gets up and shoves on some stilettos- very impractical for fighting but I don't care- and shrugs on a coat* *leaves the house and begins to walk to the bar* Why am I even taking advice from you anyway?
Valentina: Why you asking me?!
Velv: *shrugs and enters the bar, seeing Felix sitting with Ed*
Valentina: Crap! There goes our chance!
Velv: *hugs Felix from behind, covering his eyes* Guess who?!
Fine *appears next to Inky* do you love me?
BOOM!!!!!
You’re Oogie Boogie!
You keep life interesting for those around you. You love an adrenaline rush and are exceptionally fearless in the face of creepy crawlies.)
Vik: *puts an arm over her shoulders* i find foxes cool and they are,
good things about foxes are:
they're cool,
they helpful
Felix: *smiles* hey sweetie
*looks at Ed *sweats* I do...
lol rhos
I think I'm going to go now.
Goodbye.
See you...eventually. Maybe. Probably. We'll see.
Cya Fabi!
(Grweat Rhossie XD)
Alys: *looks to the floor* t thank y you
(15/15!!!)
Sil2: there you go..
-gently cradles the girl, grabbing a towel from the portal, cleaning her then wrapping her in a blanket-
Beautiful girl and bouncing boy Flick. Well done.
-passes her both the babies, helping her sit-
Just trail your fingers along the sigil lightly.. it might feel like there's a slight glove on your wings.
(Bye Fabi)
(14/15!)
*kisses him* Hi, how ya doing?
(thank you Chloe and Gemma
oogie boogie is my favorite character)
Vik: *smiles* tis okay Bach
Felix: *kisses* Inky is giving birth...
*cradles the babies and cries* m my babies...
Alys: b bach?
Bethany: *runs her fingers lightly over the sigil*
Sil2: -smiles- yep. Your babies. BOTH of your babies. - looks pointedly at Ed-
What?! No way! Oh my god, do you think we should go over or wait for a little while, I don't wanna stress her out too much if we show up...
*high fives sil*
Vel, what song did you get wrong?
(Goodbye Fabi)
Your babies *sighs*
(Fixer Upper, the one song I don't know...)
-her wings slowly fade from view, a slight glove like feeling spreading over them as they're hidden completely from view leaving a transparent space where they were-
o ours....
Felix: we better go there...to make sure Ed has gone there...
Ah right. *smiles*
BOO!
*gets up* Why wasn't he there anyway? Has something happened?
Thank you for helping her Sil
Vik: its a welsh thing, its used as a term of endearment
Felix: he...belives Inky oesnt love him anymore...then she went into labour...
(-high fives Gem back- we're awesome.)
Sil2: you're welcome...seems to have become my job
(Hello again Chi)
*hugs Inky* ours
Wow... Bad timing... *gets outside* How far is Inky's house from here?
Alys: e endearment? I have n never been 'endeared'
Ed...please stay... *the babies start to cry* after all...one of them isn't a pup...
No Sil, we're sad. I'm going to do more lyric quizzes, just for fun ^.^
Hello Ed *hugs him*
What? One isn't a pup?
Thanks Sil...
Feix: not far...I forgot my bike
Bethany: Now that gets rid of one difference...
(@Gemma sad but awesome. Awesomely sad.)
No...s she is human...like you
(*hugs Chi*)
*looks down at shoes* *whimpers* Brand new... *brightens and slips them off* *begins walking* Hurry up slowcoach!
Sil2: -nods and starts cleaning up-
-stares at the place where Beth's wings should be-
I suppose..
But, that means she might have my powers?
Felix: *scoops Vel up and starts running*
*smiles and nods*
*smiles and nods*
Another time traveller *smiles* do you still want me to leave?
I'm doing an avril lavigne lyric quiz now. If anyone wants to join me. I won't be as good at this as frozen, but i'll give it a shot.
*giggles and wraps arms around his neck, resting my head in the crook of his neck* *kicks legs and wriggles toes, just because I feel like it*
Vik: well as they say there's a first time for everything
(I wanna join you chi?)
Yippee, I get to ded...
no...please don't leave us...
(im going to bed now! be back tomoz ^^)
(Night Inky!)
(I had better head off as well)
Bethany: What else could I do?
(Goodnight my lovely (Chloe)
Bye Ed)
I...don't know..
-reaches out to where the wings should be, finger tips brushing the silky glove that's over Beth's wings-
(Bye Ed!)
I ded to Star who I met earlier today. I really hope she visits more frequently and rethinks the whole leaving thing because she is extremely nice and awesome and I think we need more inspirational people like her in Blogland as they keep us in order and are great trying to maintain the peace! *does the peace sign* Also I did to Inky and Ed's fab new babies and the happiness found in Blogland, not the sadness... (How very cheesy...)
I don't like this quiz. It was a timed one. I don't like ones like this... But here anyway Sil.
http://www.funtrivia.com/newflash/process.cfm
I got 586 out of 1000 :-/
(Hear Hear!)
(Chi, mine doesn't work... ðŸ˜
(-doesn't have flash on her phone- can't do it :( )
Hear hear
(High five Sil! Mine won't work on my iPad...)
(-high fives velvet:-)
I'm in a huggy mood, and i want to give them out so
WHO WANTS A FREE HUG!?
*yawns* Night guys...
(-HUGS GARR-)
Bethany: *flinches slightly at her touch, relaxing a little* Thank you for making my wings invisible.
(night velvet!)
Goodnight Velv)
*hugs the vampire queen* your majesty
You're welcome..I think..sorry.
-brings her hand back to her side-
Just wanted to check they were still there.
(-huggles Garr back- thank you for acknowledging the title 😃)
Bethany: You think?
I would not have minded at the moment either way.
*bows* your very welcome, *would offer my blood but i need it*
*curls up* -Zaf
Yes, I think..
(-smiles at the bow- you're charming.)
I have my moments *stays bowed*
(what's wrong Zaf?)
Nothing.-Zaf
((Sup Zaf?))
(You can stop bowing any time you please, kind sir.)
Bethany: You think what?
I'm not sure you should be thanking me for this..i miss your wings..
*Hugs Rhos*
Turns out my best year for music wasn't the 80's, which upsets me.
It was the 2010s which is much not as surprising.
I'm okay, I just am playing with gerbils.-Zaf
*stops* can i do anything to help you, your majesty? (this is funny *smiles* )
Hello? We at this one now?
((Gerbils are cute))
((-huggles Chi-))
Bethany: I don't want them...
STAAAAARRRR
NNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!
*is sad she missed her*
Hi guys.
((Hey Lavender!))
(Um..Just..be normaler..)
I know.
-leans against a tree-
They'll stay hidden even if you use them unless you turn the sigil off.
Nice pic, Sil!
Almost didn't recognize you. :P
Wbd...
*Rolls around in the grass, causing it to wither and die as he passes over*
*Wonders why that is. After all he does shadows, not death*
Bethany: Thank you. How could I remove the other differences?
You can't change being an angel so you can't change the other differences.
(@Lavender thanks! I became a queen. -nods:-)
*Hugs Gem* can i help you, your ladyship? (I'm being such a gentleman)
(Sounds fun Zaf )
Congratulations! You have been determined a child of Apollo, one of the most diverse gods of all greek mythology. As the child of the god of the sun, music, prophecy, healing, archery, youth, poetry, and intellectual inquiry, you are one of the more powerful demigods. You have a love of music a talent for archery and are creative. You might have a personality with a little bit of everything, like your parent. The bow and arrow is usually the preferred weapon of Apollo's children, and their signature magic item is the sonic arrows, which causes such a loud sound that cars explode and monsters disintegrate. Use with caution.
Muhahahaha
I love quotev, Clara, thank you so much, THERE IS A WHOLE PERCY JACKSON SECTION!
Cool, Sil. :)
Last time we actually talked on this blog was 2012...
Everyone was still here then...
*is really missing them now*
Still distant...
(@Chi link?)
(-hugs Lavender- I'm sorry you miss her..)
Ok *happily skips away from queen Sil* (who may lose here crown to me *rubs hands together evilly*)
(-watches Garr go and adjusts the crown slightly, tilting it forwards at a jaunty angle as one might a hat-)
It's okay, Sil. I miss everyone, not just Star...
There was Eve's comment. And Nix's and Gab's. Even Val and Thrust.
But I'm happy to see their comments again, even if it's been two years.
*puts a smile on her face, though a little forced*
*Hugs Lav*
(-hugs Lav tightly- missing people is poop..)
Yeah...
But let's not let that rain on our parade. ^.^
How is everyone? What's up?
Bethany: I wish I could...
Be right back...
(*Walks directly up to Sil and stands over her*
"Self declared vampire queen"?
*Raises a cynical eyebrow*)
*is standing behind Blake*
*whispers* you'll get the crown and give it to me..... Please
Oh dd I mention my PE teacher called me a misfit toy and how I'm an inconfident midget?-Zaf
(*Whispers backwards to Gar*
You want to be the queen? Dude, that's weird.)
((The opposite of down!))
(-raises an eyebrow at Blake-
What of it?)
You can't though.
(I found a quiz for Greek gods and goddesses.
The result somewhat confused me.
"You are Zeus. Zeus is the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and upheld law, justice and morals. Zeus was also known for his wandering eye, and loved to bed many different women.")
*whispers back* no i want to rule, daft bat....
Bethany: No, but I want to. Perhaps then you would stop thinking of me so highly.
("Queen" implies you have subjects.
*Looks around*
And a kingdom.
*Looks around some more*)
LOL SOPHIA
WOOHOO!!!! Your the child of Zeus! You, Jason and Thalia are the most powerful demigods alive! After World War II, The big three (that includes Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon) Decided to never have mortal children again because they were too powerful. So hey, your not even supposed to be alive! Ha ha, (yeah even gods make mistakes sometimes) but since you are here and alive on this earth, make sure you use your powers for good! Cause you have a lot of them! Not only can you summon lightning bolts from the sky, but you can also generate electricity and shock others on contact, be immune to electricity, can control and generate powerful gusts of winds and air currents, ride air currents making you fly, and generate massive storms! With a lot of power, takes a whole lot of responsibility!
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