Ladies and gentlemen, for those who haven't heard, head over to the Waterstones site for a very special special edition announcement...
http://www.waterstones.com/blog/2014/08/the-dying-of-the-light-black-edition/#more-59340
This is something I've had in mind for years — a super supreme limited edition of only 1000 copies— the Black Edition. Those lucky few who have managed to get your hands on a proof copy of the first book should recognise the design we're echoing, bringing the whole thing full circle...
We're working with Waterstones on this, and so the Black Edition will only be available in their shops. You won't be able to preorder these. You won't be able to reserve one online or in person. Not even Waterstones STAFF can preorder these for THEMSELVES! On the day of publication, they will be put on the SHELVES — not on a table, not in the store window, not on a table out in front, but on the SHELVES. So you'll have to go hunting for them.
We already have 5000 copies of a Special Edition that comes signed, with that stunning cover, but the Black Edition will NOT be signed, and there will be a ONE PER PERSON policy. Basically, we're torturing you. We're making you choose.
The fact is, because there will only be 1000 printed, and so each store will only get a limited amount of copies, the chances of YOU, individual Minion, managing to snag one is pretty low. Because there is no way to guarantee that you get one, you're just going to have to be EXTREMELY lucky. Oh, and you should also check Twitter that day, because the stores will be tweeting how many copies they've got left. Until they tweet, there is no way of telling how many copies a particular store will have received.
Ooooh I can't wait to get mine....
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«Oldest ‹Older 2601 – 2800 of 4555 Newer› Newest»Hey, Storm
*to Dugglyn*
Ah. I'm not, um, really in need of a zombie caterpillar.
I also don't think that we should have a Sanctuary((yes yes I know it's non-canon)).
Can'tbebothered, you okay?
*Poofs*
*reappears with signs that read 'Vote for Dugglyn Carzainia!! Not Elleni!!'*
Vote for Duggy!!! Vote Duggy for Grand Mage!
Hi Chloe, Elleni, and Dragona
Hi Everyone who appeared!
Would you vote for me as Grand Mage?
*shoots Dug a look*
*still agrees with Kes* *hugs*
*hugs can'tbebotheredtobe, because I love her whoever she is*
So let's start with head of the medical bay...
who do you think shall fulfil this role?
This is a very important job and isn't to be taken lightly
*lowers the sign*
*to Silente*
What?
Medical bay? Um..
*thinks*
..Flick...possibly Zaf?
*hugs Star*
*lots of hugging, wow*
*hopes whatever's hurting Can'tbebothered goes away*
(*also agrees with Kestrel and Star*)
*to Dug*
Stop acting like a child.
I agree, Zaf would be good in the medical bay
*clams down*
*-They'll vote for a responsible person-*
Yes, I think Zaf would be good. Flick, you have a good personality for it but can you heal?
(*also agrees with Kes and Bub and Draggie but was curious*)
*watches from the side, a smile fixed on his lips*
No, I can't heal so I totally think Zaf would be best
So...Zaf as head of the medical bay?
*nods*
Ok, sou day like Zaf!
About administrator?
Kes? Would you do it? It's in your name!
Y'all realise Zaf blows stuff up for fun, right?
I'm half alright, half alleft.
I think that's agreed
**sounds
Dugglyn, as I said, I don't really approve of the idea, so I'd rather not take part.
Plus, as Administrator of all three American Sanctuaries, I'm a tad busy
*nods at Can'tbebothered* Fairy nuff :)
T'sup?
She does but she also can revive...
*hugs Canty*
(If she likes the name...)
*to Kes*
Yes, but she also is quite good at healing. I think if someone needed to be healed she would heal them.
*spins a knife in the air*
*has a great idea*
*walks away*
Elleni, yeah. Each one is run by one of the three Elders, but I'm head Administrator for them all. Of course, I have underling- I mean, assistants, but still.
So, Administrator?
Ok, understandable. Who else? Sil? Flick? Actually Inky, you might be a good administrator! What do you think?
I like Elleni's idea
*nods firmly at Elleni* :)
@Kes: D: That sounds stressful . . .
*smiles at can'tbebothertobe's answer :) :) :) :)*
Can everyone say who they think would be bet for the post?
*walks in as a cleaver, showing no signs of who he is, just a cleaver*
*strides over and stands at attention next to Dugglyn*
I wouldn't mind taking on the role
But is eeryone happy with that?
(El, I've been here for a while)
(hey Vivvy..)
Flick WOULD be good at that..she's cheery..Flick?
That's a good idea El
Maybe a training hall? Or...?
*raises an eyebrow at the Cleaver*
*tilts her head to the side, smiling slightly*
Ok, so maybe that's a more realistic idea but I'm curious about who would have each position. Could we just decide then do something else with it?
*shows no signs of acknowledging Elleni*
I'd like to, is everyone ok with that?
*RAISES METAPHORICAL HAND*
*is a bubble and doesn't have real hands*
((Wait, Viv's a Cleaver?))
I second Elleni.
Star, yeah, it's not exactly fun, but it keeps me informed, which can be useful.
*raises hand aggressively*
*turns to Viv*
Thank you. I'm glad for your support!
I second Dug!
*looks the Cleaver up and down*
If it attacks me I won't be happy...
@Dugglyn: I think everyone's position should be being themselves . . . and positions are constantly changing in Blogland. And I think it might hurt to have it put in black and white which position you were . . .
Plus I still like to think that we're equals. And if someone would be Grand Mage . . .
. . .
well, they are Grand Mage, really. We just don't acknowledge it.
And if it doesn't reflect reality in the way I'm suggesting, then there's no point in it so we can drop it. :)
. . . :/
Sorry.
*raises hand*
But we can just find positions? It would be fun!
*raises hand* that is an interesting idea
(*raises hand*)
@Star I get it. I understand....
Hmm..
True..
That wouldn't be good. And I like breaking laws!
Me?
Naw...
*slams Elleni onto the floor, holding the scythe blade to her throat*
*puts his helmet back on*
Like, it's not canon and all, and that's cool, but the thing is, if we elect a Grand Mage, then everyone else knows that that person is considered to be above them, and that's less cool
*draws swords before she's even aware of what she's doing*
*summons bow and arrow*
Get away from her
@Kes very true. Then maybe not.
*walks over to cleaver*
Um, if you take orders from me then please release El!
*approaches Viv, staying back far enough that he can't attack her without warning*
*stomps left foot, activating symbols to give her extra speed*
*nods at Kes*
*apologises for the fact that I ruin fun by being too deep-thinking*
Calm guys. El should know not to touch a Cleavers helmet.
*walks over to the Cleaver slooooowly*
((*nods back at Star* If you hadn't brought it up, me or Dragona would have anyway :3))
*hugs STAR* [auto correct! :P]
You don't! Don't worry!
@Kes: Yeah, I know. :) Thanks.
*hugs Dug* @autocorrect: :P
I do, if not in this circumstance then in others, but it's okay. :)
*sighs*
Ok.
*touches El's arm*
*turns into mist*
*floats away from the cleaver*
*solidifies*
There ya go El! Soy sauce!
Thanks, Elleni. :) :)
(Oh)
*slowly sheathes swords*
*stays tense*
Your deep thinking is cool star
I'm debating whether to introduce a new character into the cannon rp
I did before when everyone went into their fear dimension but no one took any notice of him
I know. It might have been less violent this way though.
(Was it laughing Jack?)
((Fear dimension? Sounds like fun))
@Inky: :/ I'm sorry about that . . .
And - I hope it's cool, otherwise I'm screwed. XD I choose to believe it is . . .
*hugs* :)
@Kes: Yeah - everyone went into dimensions where they faced a (mental or phsyical) obstacle they had to overcome. :)
I did introduce him but just as a one time thing
This character I'm in about is called christen and he is a water sprite
It's not ur fault Star
Star, as I said- sounds like fun :)
Sounds cool Inky!
*sighs*
*sinks back and lurks*
Thnx 😊
*chases after Silly*
Purple!
(Have we gone canon yet or not?)
Is like to go cannon
Dragona, no clue. But nobody's really going anything, so I don't think it really matters :)
(Gtg)
Crap, gtg, byeeeee!
*flips the rp switch to cannon*
*goes back to lurking*
Got to go! BYE!!
Byii Viv and Kes and Dugg
*is again sat under her tree*
(Christen is a nøkken or water sprite, he has scaley skin, glowing white eyes and long black hair. He used to serve inkys family and is indebted to inky for taking him to her family when he was injured. When they got murdered, chris and inky became seperated)
(*sinking.....* probably will be lurking..)
Everyone has gone quiet
Christen: *runs in* excuse me, has anyone seen this girl?*shows a picture of a 10year old Inky*
(I've gone quiet because right now its better if im quiet.)
*studies the photo*
Well, it looks a bit like Inky...
(Is INKY a wolf?)
(NO IT'S NOT SIL!!!!!! IT'S GOOD TO BE LOUD!!!)
(And I..
*sigh*
Changed...
*argh*
My profile back.)
(Yes Inky has lost all humanity and asked Sil to kill her before it was too late. She is now prowling around a forest dimension alone)
Christen: it is indeed Lady Inky, where is she?
(It isn't good going quiet like that Sil)
I don't know, I having seem her recently.
*turns to Silente*
Have you seen her recently?
*looks and is shocked*
Why?!
Oh, btw.. I'm back!
Christen: *arches an eyebrow* really? Can I go and see her?
(I guessed that Dugg XD)
(Because there are certain moods in which I shouldn't talk to people. This is one of those moods. But I'm watching guys.)
(Oh ok Sil! Hope you get out of the mood soon! (If it's a bad mood..)
*hugs*)
Christen :Silente? Who is that?
Ok....
Well, I don't know where Sil is right now so...
Now what?
(Thanks Dug. So do I.)
(*hugs Sil* please cheer up. )
(Wait, did Inky just say she needs to be cheered ip?!)
Christen: I must find Lady Inky, I have been seperated from her for six long years after I sworn to protect her.
*self disgust evident in his tone*
(NOPE is Sil please no more bad jokes)
(NOPE is Sil please no more bad jokes)
(Oh...*goes off to cry in a corner*)
(*pats Viv on the shoulder*there there, don't worry I'm sure your great at a lot of things... Just not telling jokes)
(i'm good at cheering people up though...right?)
(Of course you are Viv.)
(Yes, Viv. You cheered me right up the other day)
(So why don't you want me to cheer you up now?)
(Sil is the one who needs cheering up)
(Wn Dragona)
(Oh....*runs and hugs Sil* hihihihi! Please tell me what's wrong! You can email me even though my email won't respond. Don't feel sad! *hugs her tighter*.)
(Welcome back Dragona)
(Its nothing Viv just having a down moment. That's all. Please, rp with Flick. I'll be fine.)
I can't to without you Sil
Inky needs your help, so does Chris
(No, you must be happy for me to continue...*won't let her go*)
Please cheer up Sil, I hate to see a close friend feeling down. You are amazing and should be happy
(Viv don't be silly. Of course you can continue even if I'm not happy. It's easy.)
(Some times its not as simple as 'please cheer up' and right now I really don't want to have to fake being happy. I have enough of doing that around my family and IRL friends..)
*sighs*im not so good at this cheer up thing, but honestly Sil, remember that we have your back when something is bothering you
(I know Flick.)
(Guys please don't go silent. I'm sorry. Pretend I never said anything...)
U don't know why but I try to be supportive of my friends irl and try to be there for them when they need it but no one ever tells me what's wrong, they are always on about messaging each other and I'm just there. It's like they can't trust me with secrets and I've actually been told to stand away while two friends discuss something
Only my friends al and izzy seem to tell me things
So I'm going to cheer up people the best I can so they feel like they can trust me
(Flick its not that I don't trust you.)
I know, I was on about people irl
If you don't want to share what's up then that's up to you.
It's just irl I can sense the distrust in their tone and it hurts, but I'm not one for conflict of any sort so I smile and carry on
(Sorry. I'll stop being selfish and go back to happy now..)
*leans against a tree looking slightly gormless*
Crap, I'm first
I dedicate this page to Silente. You are one of my closest friends on here and your awesome :)
I also dedicate it to sausage dogs, because mine is the cutest thing alive
Don't be silly, your not being selfish. Everyone has down moments and it's just something people overcome. It can't just go away like that ...
(Course it can. Everyone else seems to think it can.)
Well it can't... Tbh the other night when I was down, Viv did cheer me up with his somewhat terrible jokes but I still cried myself to sleep. You need people to cheer you up but it is equally important to cheer yourself up
Sorry if I'm rambling... I'm honestly no good at this emotional stuff 😅
(Its fine Flick. I like rambling. And honestly, I'm fine.)
*teleports in to hug Storm and give her skittles*
You don't have to pretend to be happy, Storm. We enjoy talking to you no matter what mood you're in, and we'd rather be talking to the genuine Storm than some façade your putting up to keep us happy. Everyone has their down periods, and that all right- please don't feel like you have to pretend anything for us *hugs again*
*you're
*that's
Really? I know it only takes seconds to feel down but I'm sure it takes a while longer to pick yourself up again
If there is nothing more I can do, just remember to keep smiling. It will make you feel better
Vampires can teleport?
Kes, I don't even know who the genuine me is..
Hey Kes.
*hugs Silente tightly* *echoes Inky and Kes* *doesn't have much more to add - they said it . . .*
@Silente: That's because people are confusing, and the more you know about a person, the less you know about a person.
It's fine. Just do what feels natural. :)
'Just do what feels natural...' *sighs* Yeah. Sure.
Storm, shh. It's a metaphor. :P
Yeah, that was poor phrasing on my part; there isn't really such thing as the "real you". What I meant more was don't feel like you have to hide from us :)
It's true Sil
I pretended to be someone else for a few years and hung round with these girls. I was so unhappy, I stopped pretending and went to the nerd side who accept me for who I am and I've never been happier
Msd, we're on tornado warning
Hmm we don't have tornados in Wales
*hugs Inky* Well done. :) Good on you. :)
@Silente: Or just do what doesn't make you feel uncomfortable. Even if that's to tell me to shut up. XD
@Inky: No tornados here in England either. D:
I CAN'T be myself. I don't know WHO myself IS anymore. I haven't know for YEARS. And any time any thing that COULD be me pops up I HAVE to suppress it, cause no one would allow it. Cause my mother would NEVER approve. Cause then everything would only get worse for me. I can't be myself cause myself is a wreck who's come from a wreck and is probably heading towards a wreck. But then, then I look at how bad others have it, and myself gets even more pathetic, cause I'm cracking under something when others stand strong under worse shit. There is no ME. There is only what I need to be and the me that falls short of it. Just...can we change the subject please?
*hugs Star back* the other day whilst working at community farm, we had three torrential downpours
Luckily I was working in the barn
Sorry...ignore that. Pretend it never happened.
Hey Amy how are you?
Storm: Just because others have it worse does NOT IN ANY WAY negate what you are going through.
Nvm, tornado's gone
I can't forget that Sil
In a way I get where ur coming from
I love love anime and my parents tried to restrict how much I watch
As you. Know I love repo
Dad says that the stuff I'm into is the same as those who turn out to be killers
Do I seem like a serial killer to you ?
Hi Am
Nah you don't Flick. No one would ever suspect you..O_O
Hey Amethyst!
Oh, Storm, also- if you are, as you describe it, "a wreck who's come from a wreck" than that means that you have survived and made it through that first wreck, which is more than most of us can claim
Chloe, yes, you do. Very much so. :P
They wouldn't cos I hardly ever talk... They would never see it coming ...
@Inky: Well, I listen to Slipknot, so you're good. XD
@Silente: . . .
*hugs*
Don't stress about it.
Don't worry about being yourself.
And I approve of you. :)
Hi Amy! :)
Thank Kes 😖
I was making a point but I have no way of explaining it
I have to disappear for lunch. Be back later.
@Kes yes. Survived something that is basically nothing to most. And hardly even survived it. And has come out a wreck. Yes. Amazing.
Star, AND you corrupted me. Although you could probably blame Mist for you getting into metal in the first place.
Bye Amethyst!
@Silente: :/
You know yesterday, what you were saying to Sophia about scars?
I agree with you.
Maybe you're a wreck, but internal scars are like external ones, y'know?
Despite the fact that a lot of people seem to disagree with me, life isn't a competition. You don't haev to come out on top. You just have to survive.
And nothing to most? How would we know - we haevn't had it. :)
@Kes: YES
BLAME MIST :) :) :) :)
Metal is the best anyway. :)
And C corrupts me with meanness and Candle corrupts me with smut and they're both excellent people, so if I corrupt my friends that's probably a sign that I'm awesome. XD
Fours, Amy! :(
Also, Sil . . . emotions are comparative states. Your worst times are only bad in comparison to your other times. Your best times are only good in comparison to your other times. Maybe otehrs have worse events, but your could be just as bad to you, y'know?
Built Am
Built Am
Byii
I'm back! :D
Sorry. This is why I don't talk when I'm in this mood..
There are these twins who I've grown up with and I went out with one of them through primary school
I blame them for my sick imagination... As long as my friends Morgan and Matthew
@Silente: :O You have nothing to be sorry for . . .
Wb, Amy! :)
@Inky: ? You're going?
Wn Am
*channers my inner L because she's so much better with words than I am*
Storm, show me someone who has managed to live life and NOT be a wreck. Show me someone who doesn't have someone in a worse situation than them. I said it already, but I'll say it again WHATEVER OTHERS ARE GOING THROUGH DOES NOT IN ANY WAY NEGATE YOUR EXPERIENCES. And telling yourself that your problems don't matter because someone else has it worse is just a really good way to cause PTSD, or anxiety, or depression, or any one of a hundred things.
Plus, what do you mean hardly survived? You're here, aren't you? And every day you continue to be here is a victory. Every day you get out of bed is a victory. But that doesn't mean that the days you don't get out of bed are defeats.
So, yes, you are amazing, because you are a human being who can think and love and create; someone who can make others think and love and create.
And I don't know where I'm going with this, because I'm terrible at these kinds of things, but you don't have to believe me, I suppose you don't even have to listen to me, but that doesn't make what I'm saying any less true.
Hey everyone! How are you all?
No I meant to say byii to Am
I'm using my phone and I hate it
WB, Amethyst!
Oh, and Storm? Don't EVER apologise for needing to talk
@Kes: O_O Woah.
You are so not terrible with words . . .
@Inky: It's fine. :)
@Amy: Okay. You?
(Sorry I poofed.)
I'm really sorry for vanishing last night... Dad turned off the wifi...
I'm fine :)
Hello Silente, Inky, Star, Kes, and Dragona!
Hello Death!
An Dragona
Hi Death! Hi Dragona!
Star, *blushes* Coming from you, that's a wonderful compliment :)
Bloody auto correct
I meant wb
hey
everyone
How are you, Death? :)
T'sup, Dragona?
*Salutes*
G'day! How we doin'?
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