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 801 – 1000 of 4912 Newer› Newest»Bye Fabi.
...
Never mind. I was going to say something but I'm not.
Still distant, btw.
I don't think you said you left, Death...
But hi anyway.
HI AGAIN, DEATH!
Wow, I'm horrible at this now.
I keep forgetting I'm here...
Hello Death!:3
Hello Mist...
Hi Luce!
It's okay, Mist.
I think Star does that sometimes too...
But like I told her, people get distracted and forget they were here. It's okay if that happens. :)
*raises eyebrow*
Hi Lav and Nix and whoever else is here.
What's with the eyebrow-raising, Nix?
Oh nothing
Right...
*Raises eyebrow*
Really Nix?
*Cracks up laughing again*
I have to go in a few minutes... :/
My mum keeps yelling at me...
And apparently it's my fault my brother is like he is... Typical.
Of course it's my fault, everything is always my fault...
Lucy, everything is not your fault!!!
Yeah, of course nothing is your fault, L!
Wait, did I say that right...?
I think I did.
Yeah!
Zath, I'm sorry...
Cal just seriously hit a nerve last night and I remembered why I can't be around guys, or talk to guys as much as I'd want to...
I'm sorry... Fear and me... Don't... Go well together...
I'm sorry...
I have to go...
Bye
Bye Lucy!
BYE L!
Bye L...
*mutters*
What was I saying. I don't even know what's going on. Just gonna delete that last comment...
Uh...
*is confused*
As always...
*frowns*
My shorts feel too small...
Hi! *squeeze hugs people* It's Saph btw. I'm just writing... wb sort of distant...
*decides not to write more of the chapter she was working on*
It would be too mean. I can't.
*sighs*
It's fine, Luce. *hugs*
Everything's fine. I'm sorry for what happened.
Bye!
Hi Saph!
I ALWAYS disappear now. It's beginning to become ridic in a funny way. Like simultaneous equations. XD
Gtg now, schoolness. :(
I hate how I never see you other-side of the world people. NEVER MIND, I'LL STAY UP AND SEE YOU ON MY FRIDAY NIGHT. OR RATHER, VERY EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
Fours!
Hi Saph!
Hi/bye Ink!
Bye Star! Hi everyone else :) What was so sad about the chapter?
HI SAPH!
HI/BYE STAR!
Hmm... I'm trying to make sure that Jubi isn't OOC in my chapter. Also, Lav, I mention you...
Hi/bye Star!
I might not be on early enough for you during your night.
But I'll probably be here in your morning.
Did that make sense...?
*takes out a grenade*
*moves ever-so-slightly away from Nix*
Oh, uh, really?
How much mention?
*eyes grenade warily*
GRENADE! *leaps at Nix*
*pulls out more grenades* Anyone know where Fletcher keeps his hair gel? I want to see just how flammable it is...
Lav,*SPOILER* (Not that anyone cares) my psychic senses find you in bird form while I'm looking for Gustav.
*falls over*
The pin hasn't been pulled out yet!
But Lav, why was your chapter so sad?
What?!
Why not?!
*grabs the grenade and pulls the pin*
Oh. Then uh, well...
I'd probably be flying for my life then. Cause uh, I had a crazy necromancer chasing after me and...
Which is why I don't want to keep writing it. Two options. Both mean.
I think you'd know what I mean.
*runs for it*
*is at a safe distance from the grenade*
OK :) Oooh... I've found Fletch's hairgel. *Pulls the pins out of five or so grenades and throws them at hairgel* I would advise taking cover right about now.
OK :) Oooh... I've found Fletch's hairgel. *Pulls the pins out of five or so grenades and throws them at hairgel* I would advise taking cover right about now.
*wonders what happened to the grenade in Mist's hand*
Is it a dud?
*doesn't let go of my granade*
I'm never going to give this up. Bout five more seconds...
Too late... *Gigantic explosion*
Wow. It looks like hairgel really is flammable...
Gtg, bye!
Okay...
*hides from all grenades*
Bye Saph!
BYE SEPH!
*gets ready to jump in lake, just in case...*
*grenade blows*
*SAPH
*jumps in lake*
You alive still, Nix? Mist?
*hands pops out of water*
*hops out of lake*
I'm alive.
That's good, Miss. :)
Um, Mist and Nix...?
Or Nix and Mist...
Are you guys alive?
*looks around*
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiix!
Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiist!
Guuuuuuuuuuyyyyyyysss???
Is this their way of leaving or did they disappear...?
*is lying on the ground with multiple injuries*
Grenades are fun...
*looks down at Zath*
Do you need help? Or are you OK down there? Is it comfortable?
*has hand blown off and isn't conscious*
Aren't they just? Hang on, how am I talking?
*breathes a sigh of relief*
At least you're not dead.
*looks at Nix*
Uh...
*regains conciousness*
I've learnt something today. Grenades hurt
*smiles*
*looks over at unconscious Nix*
How about you? Nice and comfortable down there? Is your hand OK?
*now conscious Nix
I like grenades.
*sits up*
My hand
It appears to be all over a nearby tree
Oh well
*looks at nearby tree*
Poor tree...
Maybe Ember can fix it when she comes on again.
I don't like others fixing my problems!
They don't even ask if I want the help! They just do it! God moding!
*laughs*
*raises hands in defense*
Okay. Sorry.
It's unacceptable, Nix. Purely unacceptable.
*stands up* *pulls a key to Chester out of pocket and unlocks the door to the treehouse*
*looks at Lav's hands*
That's just insensitive
Chester?
Either I forgot who that is, or I haven't met him before... Or it. Or them. Or-
What?
Don't worry Lav. I have no idea who Chester is either. *shrugs*
...
Did I get it wrong then? Was it supposed to be defeat?
*is confused*
And I should probably stop saying when I am...
Oh- and
*lowers hands to sides*
Meant to do that earlier... I'm being forgetful-
No, I've /been/ forgetful recently...
It's a good idea to use / for meaning italics. Easier and faster than making it like that.
Okay, it seems like I have been laughing since 12pm... I am just in an ecstatic mood! Just, if my shrink saw me now...
*Bursts out laughing*
Chester is a treehouse
You, raising your hands when I have just lost my hand!
Insensitive!
Sorry, this conversation is just too weird!!! Even for me!
Grenades are fun?! YES!! WHO DOES NOT AGREE, RAISE YOUR HAND!
*Laughs*
*winces*
Sorry, sorry.
And you know this... How, Death?
Death, I can still kill you, injured as I am
Well that's not very nice.
Hiya, Ves!
*looks at Ves*
I know I'm not nice, but no need to call me 'that'
HI VES!
Lav, I had a year or two where I could make anything explode... If you locked me up in a padded cell with my hands behind my back, a packet of Jelly and a shoelace, I could blow it up.
And grenades, just happens to be a slight hobby... Esspecially if you can't throw that far...
*Grins*
Nix, you won't hurt me! I know you! You wouldn't!
Hiya Ves!
Hi Ves!
Lav, Chester is Sparky's treehouse. But she trusts me with it now. She even gave me keys this morning. Keys.
*walks out of the Medical Bay fully healed*
Oh, does anyone happen to have a packet of Jelly on them?
*Grins evily*
*Laughs*
Mist, you probably know me better than anyone here. Tell me, would I hurt Death?
SPARKY GAVE YOU THE KEYS.
Cool.
잔잔히 말해 주세요.- Please speak slowly.
Sorry, kinda doing Korean study... Just started and now I'll stop typing words you probably can't pronounce... Or understand. Although I did give the meaning...
*shuts up now*
*Remembers last fight with Nix*
That was fun...
Nix, I probably know you better than anyone else here. Death, run.
Oh. Okay.
Sorry about the Korean...ness.
*stays out of it*
Whatever's going to happen, I'm staying out of it.
*goes distant into the world of a Korean book*
Nah, running takes too much effort, and it's the holidays....
I'll sit!
*Sits on tree branch*
Zath and Nix, I am respecting what you'be said. If it was a school day, I'd probably run, but seeing as it is holidays...
Posted on MC!
*Searches for packet of Jelly*
Mist, are you in the mood to fight?
Bloop. Blooper. Deleted scenes. Delete. Erase. Pencil. Randomness. I'm sorry.
*shuts up again*
*Laughs*
Should I start saying 'o oh?'
*goes to read*
Wbd, writing...
To fight?
Oh, yes. *grins*
Okay, I'm going to say o oh now...
O OH!!
*Junps from free branch and starts running*
*laughs as Death runs off*
*sits on a tree branch, opens up computer, and starts typing*
**Jumps
Commented Death!
*sees they're starting a fight*
Um...
*backs away and stays out of it*
Thanks Lav! I commented back!!
Yeah, I wish I was in your position...
*Slams head on tree*
What did I tell myself?! DON'T ANTAGONIZE NIX!!!
Lav, you can come sit next to me and we can watch.
I can go get popcorn :)
*Stops and catches breath*
They're not after me?! Yay!
*Skips back*
Wait wait wait wait
You're not afraid of me, but when I ask Mist you run?
You think I'm weak?
*is angry*
No, it's just when Mist said, "To fight? Oh, yes. *grins*" I knew I was dealing with both of you...
Nix + Mist = Death (like dying)
Oooh, getting interesting now.
*noms on popcorn*
Aww! I'm gonna die!!
*Laughs*
At this point in time, I'd actually say that Nix is stronger than I am.
He's been switching around with magic lately, so he's done a lot, and I battled yesterday, but before that I hadn't battled for a few months.
So I think Nix is stronger than me anyway. Nagier aside.
Okay, can I just make a gravestone first?
*Starts making gravestone*
We should have a cemetery...
Yeah, a cemetery where the first person buried is Death. XD
*Looks worried*
Okay, now I am very scared...
Nice pun!!
Okay, gravestone made!
*Holds up a large rock with the words 'Death Rose, psychopath' scribbled on with black sharpie*
*laughs*
*Throws rock at Cain*
Take good care of that! You'll only be holding onto it for about five minutes... But still...
*puts rock next to me*
*noms on more popcorn*
Hey Death, why did the chicken cross the road?
Okay, while I wait, I'll sit with you guys!
*Sits with Miss Cain and Lav*
Uh... To get to the other side?
*laughs as she catches up with the comments*
Sorry I poofed. Someone was asking me something.
But still distant. Drawing.
I gave up on Korean....
No, to-
*pulls out gun and shoots at Death*
Zath, what?
I'm in a dark room and the wardrobe door just opened slightly...
Death, that.
*starts laughing*
*Leans back to miss the bullet and falls from tree*
*Lands on head*
That is the third time that has happened to me...
*Makes gravity stronger around Nix*
Are you two organizing this behind my back? No fair!!!
I think something just moved in the wardrobe...
*is sitting by Miss*
Hey, Miss. Any idea what I should draw?
So, the chicken crossed the road to get shot?
*Nods*
If I was that chicken, I'd just go to the farmer!
*falls to knees are grits teeth, grinning*
No, we're just really alike.
*falls to hands to knees*
We actually aren't, Death. We're discussing Forum stuff over email.
But I swear, me and Nix still share that psychic link with each other.
Oh, right. Yeah. The battle started. Yeah. That thing...
*steps forwards calmly and snaps palm at the air, sending Death flying backwards*
*laughs*
Both said similar things at the same time. About thinking alike!
You guys are scary! I swear, if one of you jump up of my wardrobe, I am going to have a heart attack!!
*Searches for Mist to do the same*
Hmm, maybe you could draw Valkyrie.
*Gets flung off feet, losing the gravity on Nix*
*Stands up*
Got the rock ready?
*Sends shadow knives at Nix and Mist*
*pats rock*
All ready, Death.
Okay, thanks Cain!
*gravity suddenly lets up*
*quickly stands and staggers, deteriorated*
*shadows knife hits left leg*
*yells and goes down again*
*shakes head*
Not really good with people... And it's a bit hard when that someone is mostly from imagination... Even though there are pictures.
I'm actually better at real people.
Any other ideas?
Animals, maybe?
*intercepts shadow knives and buries them in a wall of shadows that continue to speed towards Death*
Yay! I hit someone!!!
*Smiles*
*Walks backwards and falls over rock*
Could do that.
What kind?
*stands up, angry*
*drops gun*
You're going to die now
*uses air to propel myself towards Death*
*Looks at wall*
I hate you...
*Wall slams into face and breaks nose*
Okay, I'm going to die!
*Makes low gravity around self and jumps into the trees*
*Shadow walks to different tree and hides*
A horse... maybe...
I can try.
But I might come back in a few minutes saying I failed. :P
I'll still try though.
I tried drawing a horse once.
It was alright...
*Stubs broken toe on branch*
*Yells in pain*
Oh crap!
OMGG MY FRIEND'S PRANK PATROL EPISODE IS ON IN HALF AN HOUR :D
*Jumps down to the ground*
Seems safe enough... Now...
*Grabs ring pistol out of pocket and loads it*
*Eyes widen*
Cain, you like Austin Powers?!
*Grabs rock and five it to Lav*
Episode? As in they have a tv thing? Or is it YouTube?
*looks at half finished horse drawing*
Eh, other than it being very skinny, having a long body, and a small head, I think it's okay. At least it resembles a horse.
*guesses five means throws*
*catches rock*
You assume correctly! I was waiting for someone to point that out!
*Grins sheepishly*
Thank you Lav!
Okay. You're welcome. :)
*Sits against tree*
I'll move when they come back!
*Looks up*
Do. Not. Drop. That. Rock. On. My. Head.
I won't. Promise. :)
*keeps tight hold on rock*
*shrugs and tosses a fireball at the tree*
They haven't commented for 16 minutes!!!
Yeah, I like Austin Powers.
Prank Patrol is a T.V. show in Aus.
*Rolls away from tree*
Scratch that!
*Glares at Mist*
Shouldn't have said that so soon.
*changes to a bird with the rock in talons and flies to another tree*
*changes back with rock in her hand*
So Miss's friend is in it?
Or is her friend Austin?
...
*is confuzzled*
*throws a second fireball at Death and follows it up with a dozen shadow spears*
Sorry for the distant-ness. Nix and I are still discussing things over email. And I'm busy as well.
*Laughs*
Miss's friend!
Austin Powers is this movie about a spy...
*Shudders*
It is NOT groovy!
*is kneeling on the ground*
*Dodges fireball but shadows hit self full in the chest*
*Coughs*
That hurts!
*Sends shadows back at Mist*
Um, you said 'my friend's prank patrol episode is on in half an hour'.
Uh, dinner.
Bye!
My sisters are watching Austin Powers right now... This must be the 10th time or something that they've watched it...
*Waves at Nix*
Have you ever got shadows thru your chest? It hurts!
But Lav!
Miss, your sisters are crazy!!! Mum made me watch it and I ran out of the house screaming after the first ten minutes!!!
Yeah, my friend got choosen to go on Prank Patrol and then she pranked my other friend.
BYE LAV! I'll give you more info when you come back.
Aaaaaaand I got first.
*is glad she didn't get first saying bye*
Didn't want to leave without dedicating if I did.
Anyway, bye for real!
I know my sisters are crazy. They're related to me XD
*Runs after Lav for rock*
MY ROCK!!
I'm calling them crazy and I'm a psychopath!
*tosses rock to Death*
Be glad I still read comments shortly before I really leave.
Now bye.
*vanishes*
*drops and rolls to avoid most of the shadows, though one nicks my leg*
*stands up, unaffected thanks to protective clothing*
Y'know, at long rage combat, I'm probably going to just end up contiguously beating you until you pass out. You're better off using a mixture of close combat and long distance magic. Just a hint.
*Catches rock*
Thanks! Bye Lav!!
Bye Lav!
I dedicate this page to crazy-ness, drawing, not sure about Austin Powers, and some other random stuff. :D
Okay, how 'bout this?
*Makes gravity stronger around Mist*
Yay! Craziness!!
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