Apologies for the lapse in communication. A lot of stuff has happened/is happening and it's hard to find the time to Blog and think about business stuff and writerly endeavours. That said, I'm still hurtling through Book 8- I think I've got a third of it done, which is good news.
Let's see... Okay, on February 20th I'll be in London as part of the Imagine Festival. I''m going to be talking about the movies that have influenced Skulduggery, and showing trailers/scenes as we go. Expect a LOT of awesome 80's movies. You can book your tickets now.
On the 7th of March I'll be at the Riverbank Arts Centre in Kildare, interviewing Alex Barclay on stage about her fantasy novel for younger readers, Curse of Kings. Alex writes some of my favourite crime novels, and she's also a very good friend of mine, and you'll be hearing a lot more from me about Curse of Kings in the next few weeks.
On the 9th of March, I'll be in Derry, the City of Culture, doing... something. For 600 people. So... there's that. Book now! If you can find out what I'm doing. Because I haven't a clue.
In April, for The Maleficent Seven release, I'll be in Dublin and Cork and Galway and Stratford and Milton Keynes and, ulp, Norwich. Where SHE lives.
Oh, and last but not least, Twitter. Here is the official announcement:
I will tweet this Saturday, the 19th, at EXACTLY 9 PM Irish time.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1801 – 2000 of 4912 Newer› Newest»Ooh! I worked it out!
oh.. thanks Aretha, I just read that.
New chapter again!
I have officially dubbed this the "rip everybody's heart out" night.
That was my fifth chapter- I've officially broken my record! YESS!!
See you, Lav. I hope you figure everything out!
For my next chapters I have to collaborate meaning I can't write anything now... I don't know what to do with myself...
I guess it's back to plotting, then!
Hello...?
Hi. Sorry. Had to rush to the post office before it shut.
Hello! Do not apologize, lovely person! I've reached the limit of chapters I can post for tonight- my next one is collaborative and my partner isn't on- so I don't know what to do with myself... Though I suppose I could go to bed- it is 11:30 here.
Yeah. Sleep migght be a good idea :)
*crosses arms and seethes*
I'm bored, though, and I don't want to leave you here alone...
What is it, Val?
Hi Val! What's wrong?
Sappy, of course I poked you!
*Pokes*
Val, whats wrong?
I'm not one to complain about this, but now I am.
I swear, my family hates me.
I don't know your family, so I can't really judge, but I know that no paret can stop loving their kid.
*parent
Hey Death! LOVE your idea about Ren and Zaf and me and Mevolent- I'm working with Zaf now (well not right now because she's alseep and I should be asleep) but we should have the next chapter or two up tomorrow, then you can come in. There are a few edges I'll have to smooth over with you, but it's a really good idea. I'm excited!
And I posted a new chaper. That's all I'm doing for tonight- it's not actually possible for me to write any more at this point.
*Hugs Val*
It's okay! I swear my family hates me sometimes too! But they don't!
Yay!!
Ari! We can email between us! danniLivo@gmail.com
*hugs Val too* We definitely don't hate you :)
Val... *hugs* I'm sorry. I can't speak for anyone but myself as far as opinion, but I agree with Saph, and I can tell you if they do hate you, there must be something seriously wrong with them.
Yeah, you guys (hopefully) don't hate me because you're nice.
My family? Ha!
I told them that I was getting freaked out by the creepy guy in a cape who watches us at the bus stop, and you know what? They laughed at me. And they're the ones telling me to tell them immediately if something bad might happen. I don't think I should, because they don't care.
And just now, I've been working really hard on this project I have to do, and my mum keeps shouting at me for taking a long time. She never took honours classes! They're hard! And she's trying to rush me!
I'm just pissed at everyone right now.
Well we could never hate you. The bus stop guy seems creepy... And I'm sorry they're being mean. I guess that's what Blogland is for. <3
Okay, I can't say I've even been watched by a guy in a cape but a guy in cowboy boots and suspenders... Yeah... It was freaky... And my parents didn't listen to me, they didn't laugh, they just didn't listen.
I wish I could help but I know what you are going through...
And I don't hate anyone...
*Mutters*
'cept my parents...
The thing is, my mum doesn't shout at anyone else. It's only me. and my siblings all team up against me. It's just not fair.
Oh great, now I'm going to start crying. Wonderful.
Val, I love you. <3 I know we've never met you in real life, but I know the world would be a much poorer place without you in it. It's ok to cry- just make sure that you keep moving on when you're done. I have to go to sleep now, sorry...
Fairfarren all
Sorry about the bus stop guy. There are these weirdos on my street, a bunch of young adults (college age maybe) and they do a lot of yelling at passersby and setting off small explosions around midnight...yeah.
Val, it's okay! That sounds kinda like my house... Just sit down and read... Or listen to music for a bit... That's what I do...
Ari, I'm going to kill you!!!
Bbs
[hugs Val and Death]
I'm sorry your families aren't particularly understanding.
Oh. See you, Death!
[Winces]
'Aren't particularly' is an understatement, isn't it. Thought so.
The only time she listens to me is if I act like a normal kid. Someone I'm not. It's depressing.
My mom is very not normal herself, do I don't exactly have that problem, but if I have friendship problems, I don't have anyone to talk to.
She doesn't usually believe what I say, then when I prove I'm right, she denies ever disbelieving...she's weird that way.
Most siblings spend 90-100% of their time arguing. Maybe your psrents are just stressed right now and aren't thinking about how it's affecting you. Everyone has their tricky times with their families- a few months or a year where everyone's grumpy, no-one listens, and you just feel so alone. You get through it.
Maybe try and do something with her that you both like and will give you time to talk. I don't really know, but it's worth a shot.
With my mum, It's like she's listening to me, but she doesn't really hear a word.
My mom yells, then denies yelling.
She 'edits' the past so she never did anything wrong...a lot.
Hi, Saphy!
gtg, bye
Oh, ok. Bye!
For future reference, I'm distant.
Writing my MC chapter, 'cause I'm collaborating with half Blogland, and can't afford to be behind schedule.
My mum makes promises, then doesn't believe me when I bring them up. And even if I write down that exact date she said it, she gives me a I-have-more-power-than-you-look and says, "Well, you know what? I'm the mom here. So you have to do what I say. The conversation ends here."
Don't get me wrong, I love her to death, but she isn't always nice.
Try making her sign a contract.
My mom made a deal with me, for bedtime at 9:30 on certain days, and now claims it was 9:15.
Or recording the conversation...so she at least can't deny it.
I wish I lived in London..... And yay!!! i've set the timer at 8am tomorrow since thats when Derek will tweet, in Australian time!!!! *Grinning, screaming in my head* Should i spam Derek's twitter account?.....
Hello, Dancing Fire!
There are reasons to and not to...
Hi Fabi! What name should i call you? Fabi?
Eh.... I dont know.
Fabi works.
If you don't, he'll be more likely to tweet again, but I'm guessing a bunch of people will, so there may not be much point in not doing it.
Not sure if that makes sense...
Yeah. Haha :D It makes sense. When i searched up 'Derek Landy' yesterday, so many people has included his name in their tweet. so he's already been spammed...
Good. I'm not sure if now is the best time to mention I had no idea what I was talking about. Guess I won't then. [Doesn't mention it.]
Haha lol:D Do you have Wattpad or twitter?
I don't have twitter, Wattpad, yes. I'm FabienneS, but I haven't written much on there yet...actually, nothing.
Hiya Dancing Fire! Nice to meet you!
Oh, how nice. My mum didn't even say goodnight to me.
*Hugs Val*
I'm sorry... My parents aren't even home most of the time when I go to bed
How considerate of her.
...on a funnier note, my dad said "Bon Jovi" because he doesn't speak French.
Hi, Death. [Hugs her and Val]
Hi Fabi!
I have to pack the dishwasher... Bbs
See you, Death.
Hi Death Rose! Can i call you Death?
And I'll fan you Fabi on Wattpad.
*Gives Val a hug* Aw..... My mum sometimes can get very... bipolar. And I have to put up with her.... Sorry i'm not too good at this stuff...:(
Kay Death:)
Thanks. I'll try to put a story on there soon.
No Problem:) I cant wait to read your story:) Fan back?
Thanks:)
I am retweeting so many things on twitter.... i feel sorry for whoever followed me...
Haha. Will be fairly distant, copying a story into Wattpad.
Maybe they're following you because they like what you retweet.
okay. I'll be distant as well. scrolling through twitter on my phone, reading a story on Wattpad, is really hard at the same time....
Yea... maybe..... I retweet a LOT!
And i cant wait for your story on Wattpad!:)
I gtg.... I might get on here again tomorrow.... Bye!!!!
Thanks. It's not entirely done, but it's on its way.
Ok. Bye!
Just a note: I am still distantly here. I will try not to fill up all the comments talking to myself, but I will gladly talk to you, if I realize you are in the vicinity.
I'm back!!
Hi, Back!! I'm Fabi!
Hi Fabi!
*Has black robe with hood over face*
*Holds scythe by side*
I'm Death...
[Bows]
[Bends scythe into umbrella]
It's fun though... Dressing up and everything!
Yay! New chapter soon!!
I shall be distant writing Ian chapter!!
It's an honor to meet you, Death.
Yay! Umbrella!!!
*Puts robe over umbrella frame*
REAL UMBRELLA!
Looks perfect!
[Is distant, pondering Star]
As it is to meet you!
Though... Once I kill you, I'll leave a red rose on your corpse as a sign of respect!
If I kill you, I'll write 'Ivy' on a paper with a smiley face.
I just leave a red rose... Death Rose?
*Smiles*
It's my serial killer name!
My little brother smells like toilet!
HI GUYS! I FINALLY HAVE A PROFILE!!!
I am exceedingly honored by your offers, but I'd rather not be killed, thanks all the same.
And thank you Saph for dedding to MAHU!
What do you mean?
Hi, Ember! I'm almost done with the chapter... Do any of you know what Star's weapon of choice is?
Fab, tell me when and I shall oblige!
No, I do not know. EXCITED TO SEE, FABI!!!!
Aw, I'm going to miss the hospital XD
The hospital...? Are you okay?
I'm doing my best not to destroy it entirely...One of Mevolent's lackeys got in, though. I've gotten out the window, and am running.
That's good!! I'm getting tortured!!!
The one with all the corpses...Ember's place.
In MC, not irl. I hope.
It would be awesome if this was irl
I'd be long dead if it was irl...
Id be hailing him like crazy!!!
But other than that, it would be awesome!
Hello :) :) :) :) :) :)
Sapphy!!!!!!!
For once I don't come on ten minutes after everyone else has stopped talking!
Hi, Saphy!
Wbd, Howl is on the radio, one of the songs I danced to today!
I think I've got to go...
In case I do... BYE!!!
Oh. Bye (if you have to go)!
Bye Death! *hugs* I was in a bad mood earlier, but then I played 'stay stay stay' over and over (That song is SO easy to get stuck in your head!)
Love the new pic, by the way!
[Has just finished Howl]
Taylor Swift songs often are.
Yeah I know, but this song especially... stay stay stay... Thanks :) I like yours too, the hair is cool :)
Thanks-it's nothing like my real hair, but that's part of the reason I picked it.
Okay, it seems I am not going now... Fabi's right! I love your profile pic!
Fabi, yours is pretty cool too!!
I love yours Death, it's such an awesome drawing of Val :) It's such a cool pose :)
Thanks! I think it's what Fabi the character looks like.
Yours is cool, too, and more SP themed!
My picture is a picture of, uh, a crazy person.
*cough me cough*
Thanks, but I didn't draw it... I wish I did...
LET'S PLAY A GAME!!!
What should we play...?
A crazy person I envy... With all those books...
More than that, now. I've only got, I dunno, 27 in that photo. Now I've got 30.
Comparing me to L isn't fair. She lives in England, where they actually SELL the books...
Fine. I'll delete the comment.
As for games, I have no idea.
*Runs at Val*
I WANT THEM!!!!
I only have... 1,2,3,4...
Nine...
Um. Games... Pairing each other with SP characters?
Hi Val! *hugs*
Fabi! You dot have to! I just wish I could draw like that!!
...I have one copy of each, and the first and third also on Kindle, if that counts...
Ohhhhh... Good idea!!!
Who wants to start?
Draw like what?
[Is confused]
*glares*
I have all of them but two of the second because I dropped one in the mud!!
*Cries*
Like my profile pic!!!
Hi Nix!!! Don't glare at me!! Monkey see, monkey do!
Umm... Fabi and Fletcher? Death is harder. Lol, Caelan? Will think on it...
Caelan?!
*Laughs*
Oh... That's awkward...
[Looks at Death's pic]
Oh. I could maybe paint that, but not draw it.
Bad mud.
Hi, Nix!
Why?
[Is curious]
*Blushes*
Uh... A game we played on here... I married Caelan, Scarab and someone else...
For Death, I'd say that guy from the Requiem Ball, the one with the crazy dad? Whatever his name was.
Hansard?
*Grins*
I like him a lot...
Hansard Kray or Cray?
Something like that...
[Is pretty bad with names]
Oh yeah, Deathsard would be good :) I know who I like from SP.
I have actual copies of Kingdom of the wicked and Darks days and both versions of 'End of the World' and everything else on kindle, except for 'The Button' which I copied onto a Word doc on my computer. Only oe copy of each :(
I think he's Kray.
There are two copies?!
Yeah... It's Kray...
*Laughs*
Deathsard...
No one should mention that in the future... Private joke between us all...
I'll take your words for it. I think I know someone irl with the last name Kray. Or Cray. Or possibly Ray or Bray.
Ok, I have no idea.
I like Dexter Vex *fangirls* but not as much as Alex *goes moony eyed* Do you think Vex suits me? Or someone else?
Private joke, indeed.
I don't...
Vex is sweet! You and Vex!!!
I just realised that Vex and Alex end in the same letters :)
Yeah, Saph. You and Vex.
I think you are one for the 'ex''s...
*Laughs*
Haha, yeah they do!
Deathsard, Fletchabi, and Vexphire XD You happy with Fletch, Fabi? Or someone else?
Wait... I won't have to complain about my mother-in-law... I'll have to complain about my father-in-law...
Now... Val?
Oh God, I hope this doesn't mean I'll have a lot of ex-boyfriends...
Deathsard, Fletchabi, and Vexphire...
I'm saving this somewhere...
Dinner!! BBS!!!
Ah, Val... hard one. Erskine?
Bye Death *hugs* :)
And where did Fabi go?
See you, Death! If I'm not asleep by then, in which case Bye!
Fabi went to the ferry port, and is meeting up with Star.
And you turn up just before I post the comment XD
I'm getting sleepier and slower at typing, sorry.
You lot are so good at cheering me up :) Ah, blogland, how did we live without you?
I dedicate this page to: Profile pics, amusing games, anyone who need a hug [hugs], kitty-cats, random directions, fiber arts, MAHU and peace and happiness.
This is an odd ded for me, half-asleep.
[Considers whether or not to mention the good news]
It was a good ded :) I'm feeling 22, Everything will be alright if you keep me next to you...(hugs) Singing along :)
What good news? *bounces up and down*
brb, Mum's calling me...
Good news is that I have returned!!!
Ibd
The new dance teacher, the one we were holding the exhibition for, thinks I'm awesome. Apparently she automatically likes everyone over 5'6" I have a really good chance of getting on pointe soon!
Hello again, Death!
IT'S THE YEAR!
I mean, I was the 2013th comment.
Does that count as a point?
What year? You mean the fact that you got the 2013th comment, or something else entirely?
I'm still distant but hiya!!!
Yeah.
I mean, does your ded count as a point to MAHU? Because you didn't mention Mycroft and his umbrella, although you dedded to MAHU itself.
Okay, so who is with Ember?
Most SPPB dedicate to SPPB instead of Sherlock and his pipe/patches, so yeah.
I'm back! Fabi, that's so cool!
And I might share my good news... I'm not sure if ti is news. I'm not sure what it is. But today I was talking to Alex and I slipped and he grabbed my hand <3 It would've been nothing if he let go, but he sort of looked down and froze for a second before he let go. I think... Maybe... there might be hope. maybe. I'll just see what happens.
Hi Ember! *hugs*
*I also dedicate to Mycroft and his umbrella.
For good measure.
A lot of people just use the initials, though I am not usually one of them.
Hello very distant Death :)
There is always hope. If there is no hope, the battle is forever lost!
I'm trying to be distant... Its not working...
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