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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Mmm..shame. If only..
Liliana: Of course. *walks back down the stairs*
Bethany: I really hate using angel powers...
(I'm good thank you Sil)
- smiles and hugs Bethany, still cradling her-
I think that was awesome in all honesty. Well done. You took down a God, even if only temporarily.
(@Garr talking to Chloe by any chance?)
Tsubaki: Hey there, you're new.
(Yup, its what i do everyday...)
Mr B. B. Wolf: That I am. Well, I'm not, I've lived near here quite a while, just never come to this part of the woods. Nice to meet you Mr...?
(@Garr its so cute.)
Tsu: Asahina, Tsubaki Asahina.
Chi: Bro! the storm outside is amazing! I made it snow too *smiles*
Tsu: *turns round and smiles at her then turns back to the new guy* That's great sis.
Bethany: *hugs her back* Angels can... Share their powers temporarily... I took down a god using the combined strength of about a hundred angels... It wasn't impressive.
Mr B. B. Wolf: Nice to meet you Mr Asahina. You sister seems lively? She has good taste in clothes..I don't think I've ever seen that material before..
It was too impressive.
- pokes her nose-
No arguing.
(thank you Sil *smiles*
i have a nice picture of Chloe and me on my Facebook....)
(@Garr N'awwwwww!)
*smiles* what is it Sil? )
(@Garr you two are so cute.)
Bethany: I will argue.
*sounds of battle can be heard from the stairs*
Argue all you want.
-brushes more hair from her face-
You won't change my mind.
Thank you *grins*)
I got the job at the bakery. I'm on just over $13/h with 3 hour shifts once a weekend.
So. I've got a job.
:)
I don't even want to be here anymore (Tia I'm sorry I know what you told me about S, but I miss you... Email me... *huggles*). I don't feel like being here.
Too many bad memories. Too many close calls.
I also start on my meds this week.
So. Bye forever :)
Bethany: *cuddles up to her* Alright.
*all of a sudden the sounds stop and Liliana walks back up the stairs*
(Goodbye, Rose.)
(Bye Deathy. Good luck in life, I wish you the best. If you ever want to talk..You have my email.)
-cradles her close, smiling down at her-
-looks up at Lil, grafting her face into a scowl-
Done?
Tsu: Yeah, she is *smiles* I'm surprised that she's like that...
Goodbye Rose, maybe one day you'll come back here.... Make sure life treats you right)
Liliana: Yes. They are all dead. *thinks for a moment* I have an idea about how you can repay me.
Mr B. B. Wolf: I'm sure she has her reasons for being as she is.
-sighs-
What's your idea.
Liliana: Wouldn't you like to know? *smiles*
-glares-
If you don't tell us we can't repay you, dimwit.
Liliana: Come downstairs.
- sighs and walks down the stairs, still carrying Beth-
*pinches Sil's cheek* you have to ded!
Tsu: She's older than me. But she certainly doesn't act like it. *smiles*
I just recently met her again. We got separated as children.
(Goodbye, Death Rose.)
(Shh! -pokes Matty's nose- Nuh.)
Mr B. B. Wolf: -smiles back, pulling his hat slightly lower- I'm glad you found each other.
Tsu: Thank you. *Looks at him with his bright purple eyes*
So, who're you?
Bethany: Thank you, Silente...
Liliana: *walks down the stairs after them, grinning*
Mr B. B. Wolf: Me? Wolf. Mr B. B. Wolf. Pleasure to make your acquaintance.
You're welcome..
-whispers so Lil won't hear-
Is it me or is this a lot like a prisoner being walked down death row?
Bethany: Yes. It is.
Liliana: Now here is what I want as repayment. *starts to whisper in Silente's ear*
-frowns, brow creasing slightly, then shudders stepping away from Lil-
I...I'm not...not doing that.
Tsu: B.B wolf, huh? cool name.
*Chi comes back in, snow covering her hair*
*Sits on the other side of Tsu*
S- Nothing, Talia.
C- *kisses Harrison*
Liliana: Yes. Yes you are. You owe me. Turn left down this corridor.
Mr B. B. Wolf: Thank you. -nods at Chione- hello again miss Asahina.
-turns left-
I'm not doing that Lil, no matter how much I owe you.
Liliana: Oh, come on, it is hardly any worse than what I made you do previously. I have, after all, just pissed off my mother. Who will no doubt try and send some form of assassin after me. You owe me this much. And it's only once.
Chi: H-
*Looks at Tsu*
Ah. Hello. And who might you be?
Tsu: *sighs and lays on his arms*
It IS worse. And you're a big girl, you can handle am assassin..
Mr B. B. Wolf: I'm Mr B. B. Wolf. It's nice to meet someone with good taste in fashion. Your brother seems a bit down?
Liliana: It's practically identical. The only difference is that we won't be in my throne room.
Tsu: Oh, nah I'm ok...
Chi: He's fine. *smiles*
He must just be tired.
S- *slides next to Wolf*
Hey, what you guys talking about?
It's a LOT different Lil. A lot different. I..won't do that. Never. Especially not with YOU.
Mr B. B. Wolf: -looks at Xan- hello.
Mr B. B. Wolf: - smiles at Sebastian- Hello there. - looks him up and down- shame indeed..
(*sighs* Bye Rose... *sits down and begins to cry* Why is everyone leaving? *eats donut to feel better*)
Liliana: You owe me. I could have asked for something worse. I can promise you that you will never forget it. Just give it a go. I've told you what will be happening. It will be an experience.
(-hugs Velvet- its never good bye...just...see you soon.)
Yeah, an unwanted experience.
- looks at Beth-
Are..you okay with what she's proposing?
Chi: Cold! *smiles happily*
S- Shame? what are you talking about? Who are you, I haven't
seen you around before?
Tsu: *mumbles* This is Mr B.B Wolf
S- Ah *holds his hand out to shake his*
(brb, going for a shower)
Bethany: I didn't hear...
(Okay Gem.)
Mr B. B. Wolf: nothing. Don't you worry. - shakes his hand- and you are?
(*smiles* Yeah, thanks Sil!)
Oh..
- looks at Lil-
I'll let her explain.
-sets Beth on her feet, supporting her, so Lil can whisper in her ear-
(@Velv don't mention it. There used to be a time where I refused to say bye and would only say 'See y'all reeeeeeeal soon.' Cause I hate goodbyes.)
Liliana: *grins and whispers to Bethany*
Bethany: *her eyes widen and she hugs Silente tightly* I... It's up to you... I... If you say yes, then I'll join you...
Liliana: *smiles* Come on, Silente. *runs her hand up her own leg* Just for a few hours. And the experience will stay with you forever. If it isn't the best experience of your life, I will give you your weight in gold.
- hugs Beth tightly back-
Beth...I can't make that decision for you..
(Yeah, I hate goodbyes too! Anyone up for rp? Can't stay long though...)
Bethany: You won't force any decision on me.
(Sure Velvet. You start.)
If you want to Beth..?
*sits up in a tree, reading*
Bethany: I said it was up to you. I don't mind either way. That's the truth.
Liliana: *whispers in Silente's ear* I know you want to. You were tempted the moment we met.
Sil2: -sneaks up behind Velvet, silent thanks to her vampire grace-
BOO! -jumps and grabs her shoulders-
-shivers and looks between Lil and Beth-
If..Beth is okay with it then..I suppose..
-blushes slightly-
May as well get my weight in gold.
Liliana: *smiles* Good. Second door on the left.
-takes Beth's hand and opens the second door on the left, stepping inside-
Liliana: *smiles and walks in with them*
*huge time skip because is never in a million years going to roleplay this*
-time skip of the kinky smut that is sooooo not appropriate for the blog-
-sighs, settling back into the arms holding her, smiling, waking slowly-
*shreiks and falls out of the tree* *lands on my back, looking up at Silente* *scowls*
Perhaps I shall leave too, as I came to a conclusion. I have noticed that not many of you will ever interact with myself or anyone who comes on who is with me, and I believe it is because the Midgardians here do not like the one who writes for me.
I would greatly appreciate you to not confuse me with Zafira, if she dislikes someone, it means not that I dislike them, I may actually find that person interesting. I am not her, so treat me as such. Unless she signs her name after saying something, Zanida and I are NOT here.
Will any of you actually listen? Midgardians never listen to what they are told, but perhaps I misjudged and some of you actually hold some intelligence.
-Loki Laufeyson
Sil2: - grins down at Velv- surprise.
Her*
(@Loki well if you do leave then good luck to both you and your author and her characters.)
(No Loki! Don't you leave too! Pleeeease!? *tacklehugs*)
*jumps up* Thanks for that... *rubs my arm*
Bethany: *is hugging Silente tightly, even whilst she sleeps*
Liliana: *watches Silente wake up* Do you want the gold or have I done well enough?
Sil2: sorry. Couldn't resist scaring you.
-blinks and looks at Lil-
Hmm? Oh right..
-sighs-
Keep the bloomin gold..
(I'm back)
S- I'm Sebastian Bloodlord.
That girl over there is my younger sister, Cordelia.
(Hey Chi :)
Mr B. B. Wolf: and that other girl you were with?
Liliana: Oh? *smiles* Right again, hm?
-glares-
Only because you got as good as you gave and hurting you is enjoyable.
S- That's Talia Rose.
Liliana: *smiles* Want to make it a regular thing? Or wouldn't you be able to handle that?
Mr B. B. Wolf: Talia Rose. Lucky lass.
That won't be happening.
-shifts and winces slightly-
Owww.
Lucky how? *orders another vodka and drinks it straight*
Liliana: I was somewhat surprised about Bethany.
Mr B. B. Wolf: -smiles- wouldn't you like to know.
Me too. Then again she is full of surprises..
Liliana: She's still asleep?
Somehow. Guess she wasn't as up to it.
Hello.
So, Deathy left.
I don't feel too happy about that.
Obviously, it's her choice, but...
When I returned to Blogland in September, I did it for her. To be here for her when she needed someone to be there for her.
So now I'm lost. I guess I've got you guys, but still.. I feel lost.
*hugs every single person on Blogland*
(-hugs Tia tightly back-)
Liliana: *smiles* She will deny it, of course, but she has been waiting for that for years now. It will do her good.
(*hugs*)
Yes actually I would *smirks*
She's amazing.
-smiles, craning her head to look at Beth, blowing cold air into her face-
Sleeeepyyyyy.
Mr B. B. Wolf: too bad. -smirks- maybe you can figure it out.
*hugs indeed*
I have a longer (at least two sentences!) message that I will post later because I wrote it on two sides of A4 and retyping it on a computer will take time.
Bethany: *stirs slightly, slowly opening her eyes* ... What?
(Okay Tia..)
-grins-
Morning sleepy.
I know not what I plan to do. I simply know perhaps I should stay, but at the same time, what could I gain? That is how I am, is there a gain and a purpose to staying?
Bethany: *cuddles against Silente* Sorry... I was tired... Especially after what happened with Archeos... Then this... *blushes and kisses her gently* I can't believe I agreed to this.
(There could be Loki? Your author can spend time with Tia..)
-kisses her gently back-
You don't regret it do you?
*Thinks* I'm not too smart. So maybe you could just tell me?
Bethany: I never said that...
Liliana: *grins*
Mr B. B. Wolf: - rolls his eyes- she's lucky because she has you
-smiles-
Good.
I still don't understand what you're saying, you don't know me, do you?
Bethany: *curls up on top of Silente, wrapping her wings around her*
Liliana: So I presume we are now even?
Mr B. B. Wolf: No, I don't know you. But you're a fine specimen.. -blushes slightly- if you catch my drift.
- smiles, holding Beth close-
Yeah, we're equal.
Liliana: Shame. I could have had more fun with you if we weren't.
Bethany: *closes her eyes*
Ah. *smirks* *leans back against the bar, facing out of the window*
*sighs*
I wish for Death to have a happy life. And I'm happy she got the job, but I'll miss her. I'll REALLY miss her.
*is sort of here*
And speaking of miss... Whatever happened to Miss Cain...?
(Hey Lavender)
-raises an eyebrow at Lil-
-closes her eyes, a weak voice in Lil's head quietly saying 'Who says we can't still have fun?'-
-snuggles Beth-
You okay?
Hi guys.
How is everyone?(*includes Loki and his author*)
(-hugs Lavender tightly-)
Mr B. B. Wolf: Yes. As I said, she's a lucky girl.
(Hello Lavender.)
Liliana: *grins, wondering how to reply*
Bethany: Tired... Sore... But I'm fine.
Nothing Talia *puts his arm around her*
Mr B. B. Wolf: - smiles at Talia- hello. Nice to meet you.
Good. I'm glad you enjoyed last night..
*hugs Sil back*
Good to hear, Xan.
*waves back at Xan*
(How are you Lavender?)
Bethany: I didn't think I would...
Liliana: Do you want to make it a regular thing, Bethany? Or Silente?
And I? What would I gain? I am the one here most often, not Zafira.
Mr B. B. Wolf: I'm Mr Wolf -shakes her hand- nice to meet you.
If you didn't think you would why did you go along with it?
(Bye Xan!
@Loki you wouldn't be a voice inside Zaf'a head all the time.)
Bethany: Because... I wanted to.
Liliana: I heard what you said, Silente.
-frowns-
You realise that doesn't make sense...?
-looks at Lil-
You did? Huh I thought you wouldn't be able to..
I often feel that way, oh look I must leave. Sadly.
(Bye then Loki! Have a good day. You too Zaf.)
Bethany: Yes. I am.
Liliana: *runs her hand over Silente's cheek* You want more?
Okay, Xan.
@Sil: I'm good.
*smiles*
Sorry, also distant. Making the first post in almost a year!
I completely abandoned my blogs!
Bye Loki and Zaf!
-blushes at Lil's touch-
I-I never said that..
(@Lavender ohh yeah post a link!)
Liliana: You didn't have to. How about tomorrow?
-blushes again-
If...Beth...wants to...
*Hums to himself*
Bethany: I... If there isn't something more pressing?
Liliana: I see. Then tomorrow it is. *smiles* It is amazing how we all have gone from worst enemies to this.
Mr B. B. Wolf: tell me, you wouldn't happen to know of any others like me around here would you?
Isn't it just...although I'd probably still call you an enemy...just an interesting one.
Anyway Beth..you should probably get home and sleep, and I should grab something to drink..
http://lavenderhopesrandomchannel.blogspot.com/2014/12/announcements.html
There's the link... Also, ignore those first and second blogposts. That was more than a year ago.
*reads over posts again*
Oh. And that third one...
(@Lavender I have read it but it won't let me comment..)
No, sorry, not that I know of.
Mr B. B. Wolf: Ah, a shame. Guess I'll have to keep looking..
- sighs-
One day..
*frowns*
Why not? Is there something wrong with the comment section?
(@Lavender it keeps freezing up.)
*frowns again thoughtfully*
Hmm...
Could it be a problem on your end? I'll try commenting now.
(It probably is a problem on my end.)
I think so too. I was able to comment.
That sucks. :(
Well, since you're here now, you can let me know here instead.
*adds*
I mean, what you were going to comment.
(Um basically I was gonna say
YEY! LAVENDER IS BLOGGING AGAIN! WHOOO!
Right. Colours. Dark Purple and Gold/Yellow.
Object...Um..no idea. Not sure what you mean..?)
(It seems I disappeared briefly.)
Liliana: You're still my enemy?
Sorta. I still don't trust you. And you could still turn on us.
*goes to add Sil's comment to the post*
For future reference.
And I'm not sure what I mean either...
I guess an object that says something about your personality or character.
Star Inkbright's name reminds me of stars, and she likes clouds. Death Rose's name reminds me of roses... Maralie Lily Charm likes 1D. Stuff like that.
(hello my darlings )
Liliana: Hardly. You are too much fun to betray.
(Hey Flick! How are you?
Okay Lavender. Um..I'll have to get back to you on that.)
(Hello Chloe.)
(I am gooooooood
you?)
-rolls her eyes-
Sure. Anyway..
(I'm aliiiiive.)
Sure, Sil.
Hi Chloe! How are you?
Read my blog please! And comment if you can.
(okay Lav ^^
Im gooooooood ^^ you?)
I'm good too!
And thanks!
(Lavender, I would say red and black. And I will have to think of an object. It is hard to think of one which is not a weapon or a piece of armour.)
Liliana: If I planned to betray you, I would have done so already and killed you whilst you were both so vulnerable.
*nods*
Right. Okay, Soph.
*goes to add the colors to her blog comments as well*
-holds Beth tighter at the thought-
Okay. So..what now..?
Bethany: *holds her just as tight*
Liliana: What do you mean?
(black and purple...what kinda object?
like a ring or something?)
I don't know who that is, Chloe...
I mean do we have to stay for breakfast or do we pretend this never happened and part ways?
(smile dog is a creepypasta...)
*is talking about the comment on her post*
And the object meaning something you like or something that fits you.
*points up a few comments*
I explained a little to Sil earlier.
*goes to add a little more to her post*
I've heard of creepypasta...
Don't think I want to watch it though!
(a skull
I have this thing for skulls...)
(thewy are scary stories
this is smile dog
its just a pic
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/seDcN07CclE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Sorry, Chloe. Can't see the pic.
And oh, I'd always thought it was like a YouTube thing.
(tis okay ^^ there are vids on some thins, but they are mostly stories)
Liliana: Breakfast. Why would you pretend that this never happened?
-shrugs-
I don't know.
-smiles up at Beth-
You gonna get off so we can both get something for breakfast?
I'm here, gonna type that thing up now.
It's not like you can read my handwriting anyway.
(hey Kas!)
(-hugs Kas- okay hun..)
Right, added that objects thing, and oddly enough, if there's a quote you really like or a song, that can count too.
*is starting to wonder where her idea for this is going*
Anyway, as I said, I may not need/use the object.
Hi Tia!
Please look at my blog once you've finished!
*points up a ways in comments*
Bethany: Sure. *climbs off Silente to lay next to Liliana* We can get dressed then have something to eat?
(Sorry I poofed.
mbd.)
(hewwo Gem ^^)
(hewwo)
Sure.
-sits up, wincing again, groaning slightly-
-runs a hand up her back, wincing at the cuts from the whips-
Ah well.
(Hey again Chi :)
(how art thou?)
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