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.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Cordelia: *Takes the girl into her arms and puts her down*
*her hands glow red and it starts to heal her internally*
(Thank you Chloe)
Inky, how would you feel if I gave up our daughter to the zombies?
(Thank you Sil)
(Welcome back Edward)
*eyes widen* I am not doing that *holds the girl close*
Cole: thank you...
(Thank you Chi)
Sil2: - stumbles at the hit to the head, crying out-
-growls and gets her feet on Tanya's chest, kicking her away-
DO I LOOK LIKE I TRIED TO MAKE YOU BLOOMIN BOW??
-glares at her-
Liliana: Worse in what way?
*smiles sadly*
Quiet, to be honest. Guests are few and far between, and although the Hotel can go anywhere, anytime, I still barely make enough money to get by.
*sips tea*
Occasionally I get fed up with it all and go off to be a pirate, but that never lasts long. I wasn't cut out to be a pirate, majestic or otherwise. There's far too much running about and shouting.
Just an idea. *hugs her* Sorry
Annabelle: -once she's healed internally continues to be dead, but wouldn't die upon revival-
-shrugs-
Could've been your mum..Or your mums friend..Or her mum..
*hugs* I thought...you cared for the twins...
COle: please live Anna...
*Nods, taking a sip of his tea as well.*
If it makes any difference, I believe you to be both an excellent Hotel Manager and pirate.
*He leans over in his chair, scratching at the corner of a slumbering towel.*
I do care for them.
Bethany: *whispers* Sorry...
Liliana: Instead you choose the angel?
-whispers back- it's fine.
Well..yeah I suppose..
why...did you want to sacrifice our baby girl?
She cant control her power. The result could be disastrous. She needs to be taught how to use her power
cant you teach her without killing her?
*Thinks* I suppose I could.
Liliana: *smiles* Congratulations. So I was right about you both. It didn't take much persuasion to make you kiss.
*stops and turns around, becomes human and creates a dress of leaves to wear* *steps behind Felix* You've done nothing wrong, its me who has... I just feel like such a nuisance with all of my depression and pathetic life story and I feel bad that you have to put up with me. I just can't stand the fact that a great guy like you could be happy with someone with no problems but instead you're stuck with me and I just want to leave no take that weight off your shoulders because it's unfair that you have me to deal with. I'm sick of being such a whiney b*tch all the time but I just can't seem to stop being an *sshole and because of that I'm sorry you ever had the misfortune to meet me... *walks away, shaking with anger*
- glares at Lil -
Don't get cocky..
Cordelia: Sebastian, I can't do anything more.
Sebastian: Right.
*steps forward and puts his hand on the girl's head*
*Electricity runs from his hands into her head, then down to her heart, restarting it*
*looks surprised*
Why thank you, Sir. It's lovely to . . . thank you.
*pats the towel*
. . . I wonder where these things come from. They came with the Hotel.
how?
Felix: do you think I haven't tried to find happiness after Sophie? I have but couldn't fin any...until you came along
Liliana: I was right. That is a fact. I wonder whether you enjoyed the whipping too. I know you did, Silente. But how about Bethany?
Bethany: No...
Annabelle: -jerks, drawing a deep breath-
Cole: *keeps eyes on Anna*
-growls- I didn't enjoy the whipping.
Cole: Anna!
Easy, I could teach her how to control her power. A more important question is what shall we name them?
('I didn't enjoy the whipping' XD)
Annabelle: -draws more deep breaths before her eyes flutter open and she groans-
(Chloe?)
*smiles* that's what I wanted to discuss with you...what do you think?
How? I don't see why anyone could ever find happiness in me if I can't find it myself... *kneels down and begins to cry softly*
*He waves one hand, taking another sip of tea with the other.*
It is nothing, Ms. Crowley. The towels most likely exist due to significant amount of ambient magic in your Hotel.
*He stands, gently setting his teacup down.*
In any case, I must depart. It was lovely to speak with you, Ms. Crowley.
(Sil said it!)
Cole: *hugs Anna tightly* thank god...
How about Inky jr?
(You took it out of context XD)
*doesn't flinch*
Don't play games with me.
I understand completely.
*smiles and shakes his hand*
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you do so again.
Annabelle: -hugs him weakly back- what..happened?
Felix: *goes up behind her and hugs her tightly* I told you..I will help you
Sil2: I'm not! I didn't ask for you to bow! I made no commands at all!
*laughs* no...one Inky is bad enough
Cole: y you died...oh god I was worried sick
(hehe)
(The hit wasn't to the head btw. Tanya was aiming for centre mass*
Liliana: Yes, you did. You are the type to enjoy kinky things.
Bethany: She said... Never mind...
Liliana: I hope you understand, Silente, that she is like the most innocent girl in all of existence. Hardly your type.
Annabelle: died? -looks confused- did I get...bitten?
*Sebastian and Cordelia smile at each other then start walking away*
Likewise, Ms. Crowley.
*He makes his way out of the Hotel.*
I didn't enjoy whipping her Liliana. And if the only reason you think she isn't my type is because, let's face it, you're jealous, you need to learn to control your emotions and stop lying to yourself.
Ok, what about Ben?
Cole: no...maybe t was a reaction to changing...
*turns* hey...thank you guys!
Annabelle: oh.. -panics- the triplets!
*looks into Tanya's eyes*
*her own are missing the emotion, the warmth that is usually there*
And I'm supposed to believe that you'll leave me alone now that you're Queen?
I don't think so.
*thinks* Ben would work
COle: I left them with Inky
*waves goodbye*
*wanders upstairs, wondering what to do now*
*sighs heavily*
Ok, Ben it is *smiles*
Liliana: You think of yourself far too highly. I just want some fun.
*Sebastian and Cordelia turn back to the couple*
Cordelia: No problem! it's what we do. *smiles and turns back into a Scythe*
*Sebastian makes his way back to the bar*
*Chione can't see anymore zombies so she also flies back to the bar*
*turns and hugs back* That's more than I could ask of you, but if you are okay with having the "go away I'm depressed and I dont feel like talking" Velvet sometimes as well as the "Ooh, look at me I had lots of cake" Velvet, then I suppose I can still make your life a misery until I turn into the "IT'S SNOWING CAKE" Velvet permanently.
*Sil's
*thinks* how about Tegan for the girl?
Felix: I don't care...just as long as I have you
That's a brilliant name *hugs*
*hugs* Little Tegan and Ben....
Okay, thank you... *sighs happily*
Felix: its what I do
*laughs* *looks down* I might need to change somewhere...
*assuming that Sir is still here- moves back out of the tree, and appears outside of the hotel* Why did Castalan collapse a building on you, if you don't mind my asking?
felix: *looks away* uh..sure
So, do you think Tegan will be magic?
*grins* definately
*looks down, blushing* I don't have any clothes with me and the shapeshifting kinda used all of my energy which means I can't summon anything...
*Grins* I will teach her how to control her power. What about Ben and his power?
(Sorry was feeding the cats)
Sure. Fun.
Annabelle: okay...Good...we should get back..
Sil2: yes, I do expect you to believe that.
Ill have to teach him
Cole: yes, lets *helps her up*
Felix: *thinks before taking off his top* here...
(Did I break Jai? :c)
I wonder, will they grow up as quickly as wolves or humans?
*turns a deep shade of red and tries not to stare* *mumbles* Thanks...
Annabelle: -tries to stand but falls, landing on Cole-
Mark: - stumbles to Flicks door, bleeding and whimpering- I-inky...zombies...-passes out-
(No Tia, I had to feed the cats is all :)
as humans *smiles*
*hears someone at the door*
look after the babies Ed...and don't o anything
*opens the door* Mark!
*picks him up and takes him in*
Cole: *holds her*& its okay...I have you *picks her up*
Felix: no probs
Ok *puts Ben and Tegan on the sofa* Mark?
You can't be trusted.
*lets go of Sil, and starts backing away*
I used to look up to you, Sil.
I thought I was a monster. I thought I deserved to die.
You were my hope. But now that I know you...
*picks up her chainsaw*
I guess we both deserve what we get.
*slowly approaches Silente, chainsaw in hands*
*is so intently focused on Silente that she doesn't see the thousands of zombies approaching from the dark forest all around them*
Annabelle: - smiles and settles into his arms- thank you.. -yawns-
Mark: -stays unconscious-
Bethany: Please don't hurt her.
*smiles at him and begins to walk back to Inky's* *grabs my clothes inside and nips upstairs to change* *comes down seconds later* Your top... *blushes and holds it out*
Tanya what are you talking about?
-stiffens noticing the zombies-
Um, Tanya..
watch the triplets Ed!
*takes him to the bedroom and heals him with the sigils*
Cole: anytime *kisses her forehead* *carries her back*
- hugs Bethany-
No one's getting hurt..
Felix: thanks...its fine *smiles* whats wrong?
*Places the triplets next to the twins*
*raises eyebrow* Nothing...
Bethany: *hugs her back* I was speaking to Liliana about you...
Liliana: I am not in the habit of hurting people without reason.
(Guys i'm going to be really distant, my eyes are sore and I have a headache, i'll be back soon... I have no one to RP with right now anyway.)
(Ok Chi, I hope you get better)
Mark: -groans, stirring- z-zomb-bies..
Annabelle: -rests against him, slipping asleep-t
(Get well soon Chi! Take a donut! *hands her a donut*
Felix: really? *poses while running fingers through his hair*
*Tegan smiles and gurles*
*Ben cwtches up to Tegan*
(Okay Gem bye doll :)
Oh. Okay. She won't hurt me..
*grins* Yeaaaaaa...
*shifts into a crow and lands in a branch over Silente and Tanya*
Aww, one day you two will be travelling the world
(okay Chi!)
I know Mark...why are you here?
Cole: *arrives back*
Mark: pack..dead.
*Heads to where Mark is* What?
Felix: *sighs* fine...if you wont tell me... *starts walking away mockingly*
*Tegan looks up at her daddy)
Liliana: You are too cute together to hurt.
Bethany: When is the army expected to arrive?
Liliana: Any time... now, really.
oh...Mark
(a great Christmas song XD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Ix8c0Y_Y0)
(*Nips in to take dounut then nips back out again* i'll only close my eyes for a few minutes, i'll be back soon)
Okay.
-nods at Beth-
You know the plan. You volcano me cliff.
(Ok Chi)
Tegan, I wonder?
ED...aren't you supposed to look after the kids?
Mark: -shudders- I failed them..the zombies..we weren't expecting them..
Annabelle: -wakes up groggily-
Ah yes *runs back to where the children are*
Bethany: Yes, of course. But if you are hurt... There is no force in this dimension or any other which will stop me helping you.
Liliana: And here they come. *vanishes in a flash of black*
*an army fades into view, half of it black, the other gold* *they begin to march forward with their weapons raised*
*rolls eyes before running and jumping onto his back* *next to his ear* Oh, so if the guy I like takes off his top to lend to me I'm not allowed to blush? It's not my fault if I think you're good looking...
Cole: *growls* Mark is in here... *sits her next to the babies*
Im sorry...
I'll try not to get hurt then..
-stands up and looks at the army-
Stay safe..
Felix: you really think im god looking?
(another great song XD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4QE1CY3Oc8)
*Attaches an electrode to Tegan's head and sets up a small computer screen to monitor brain activity* Interesting
(damn
have to go to my nans for the night and there is no internet..
byii)
Annabelle: Mark?! -cuddles the triplets close-
Mark: They ripped then apart..even the p-pups..
(Bye inky!)
(Bye Chloe)
Dammit...
(BYE INKY, TAKE A DONUT!)
Bethany: You too... *moves closer to the soldiers of Archeos* *stands facing them as they march forward*
*the soldiers all raise their bows and fire a storm of arrows at Bethany and Silente*
(Who wants to rp with me then?)
(Back in a bit)
-activates her energy shield, watching the arrows disintegrate-
-walks towards the black army-
(@Viv which character do you want?)
(@Velv**)
Bethany: *the air shimmers white in front of her and the arrows are halted by a barrier of white energy*
Oh and Beth? One last thing?
(Bye, Amazinky!)
What is it, Sil? Don't pretend you're scared.
Bethany: Yes?
Sil2 : No not of you, of THEM.
-grins-
Race ya!
-runs straight for the army-
I am back.
(GEEEEEMMMMMMAAAAA -tacklehugs-)
Bethany: Don't treat this like a game!
*runs towards the soldiers of Archeos*
(Oooft! *cuddles Jaimie* Hello beautiful)
Why? It's fun!
*looks behind Sil to see the unmistakable silhouettes of zombies*
Should I be afraid, dear?
*turns on her chainsaw, starts walking ever-so-slowly towards Sil*
(Hey, Chi!)
(-sighs and pokes her nose- I'm not beautiful.)
(I will be back soon.)
Sil2: -rolls her eyes-
You really wanna do this surrounded by zombies?
(You are too *smiles*)
*Sebastian walks into the bar and sees Talia and Harrison*
Hey guys.
*Cordelia turns into her human form*
Hiya! *waves to them*
*They all sit together in a booth, Cordelia sitting next to Harrison and Sebastian sitting next to Talia*
(Am not -_-)
(Are too)
(Am not.)
(Are too)
(Am not.)
(Are too
Matex-sama, if you're out there, come on and back me up on this telling Jaimie that she's beautiful)
*Rolls into Blogland*
(Am not. Blake will back me up!)
S - well, we killed lots of zombies...
C- and saved someone's life. So that was great.
S- Yup...*rubs his leg up the side of Talia's*
(Blakey boo! *cuddles him* chi is going to the bar. As is Tsubaki. So it'll be 4 of my characters dating 2 of yours and 2 of Adam's.)
*Chi lands in front of the bar and melts her wings*
*walks in*
Oh, look at you 4 chilling out whilst I was out killing the rest of the zombies *smiles*
S- *rolls his eyes*
(Also Matty is movie watching with a friend and thus won't come on so HA! Me and possibly Blake vs You!)
(John, do not back her up. Tell her she is beautiful. Just this once, because it will annoy her.)
(Hey, Blake!)
Yes, I do. Now fight me, god damn it!
(Don't do it Blake. Thing of how sick it will make you feel to compliment me!)
(And hello, Xan!)
Sil2: no. I won't fight you.
C - *snuggles into Harrison*
S - *stares at talia, a little gleam in his eye*
Chi: *sits down at the bar*
Silente. You. Are. Beautiful.
(NO DAMN IT BLAKE YOU TRAITOR!)
(I. AM. NOT. BEAITIFUL.)
(YES! HAHA I WIN!
Adam, tell silente she's beautiful)
*looks at armoured Sil*
*realises that there aren't many effective places she could attack*
There's the neck...
Fine. I'll make you fight me.
*swipes with the chainsaw, hitting Silente's armour-plated chest*
Sil2: -raises an eyebrow-
-eyes go red and the engine in Tanyas chainsaw explodes-
(NO ADAM BAD! GEMMA STOP USING YOUR MINIONS! I. AM. NOT. BEAUTIFUL.)
C - god yes I can't wait for a drink...
S - oh nothing, Talia. Do you want a drink?
Chi: Yo Xan. *orders a vodka shot*
(*grins evilly* I have minions everywhere!)
(Using minions to lie for you is cheating!)
*the engine, along with the fuel tank, explode*
*Tanya gets knocked to the ground*
*she sees blood, feels blood*
*Tanya curses for not putting her own armour on, because if she did, her right arm would probably still be attached to her*
*blood pours into her eyes*
(I am back.)
Bethany: ... No, it isn't. *fires beams of white energy from her hands into the soldiers*
Sil2: let that be a lesson to you.
- stands over Tanya and defends them both from the zombies-
*Tanya cackles wildly*
If you wanted to fight a redhead, you should've just told me!
Sorry.
-deactivates the shield and starts firing energy at the soldiers-
I think we've got their attention! Split!
Sil2: -glances down at Tanya, still beheading zombies-
Scream if I zombie gets you.
Bethany: *turns around and begins running in the other direction, feeling arrows fly past her scarily close* *starts to run towards the volcano*
(I will be back soon again.)
-jumps and takes to the sky, only just dodging the arrows coming her way, flying over he army towards the lake-
(Tia, please tell Silente that she is beautiful. Because she is.)
(Don't do it Tia!)
(I am back.)
*the army separates and begin to follow them*
Bethany: *turns, firing a pulse of white energy from her hand* *an arrow strikes her in the chest and she staggers, luckily without the arrowhead penetrating her armour* *continues to run, pulling the arrow out*
I'm back from poofing,
free hugs!
(Soph Gemma is bullying me!)
-flies quicker, weaving to avoid the arrows, not daring to look back-
(Calling you beautiful does not count as bullying you. It counts as complimenting you. A compliment I agree with.)
Bethany: *starts to reach the volcano*
Even movies cannot stop me!!
Jai is indeed beautiful, more so to me than anyone else ;)
And i got permission from her, I am allowed to give compliments *laughs evily*
*pinches Jai's cheek* you cutie!
*runs away*
(NUUUH SOPH NOT YOU TOOOOOO)
- flies straight over the lake and swoops, turning slightly, landing and running to the cliff through dense woods, knowing I'll be harder to shoot her there-
(DAMN IT MATTY NOT YOU TOO! GRRRR!)
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