Friday, June 15, 2012

Ireland/UK Tour

Okay then, here comes the places I'll be visiting in the Ireland/UK part of the tour. As mentioned previously, these will be weekend affairs- from Fridays to Sundays (mostly)- and they'll mainly consist of public signings.

30 Aug - 3 Sept:
Dublin
Bray
Drogheda
Cork

7 Sept - 9 Sept:
London
Bournemouth
Southampton

13 Sept - 15 Sept
London
Birmingham
Liverpool

And I'll also be appearing at the Bangor Literature Festival, the Mountains to the Sea festival in Dublin, and the Cheltenham festival.

The fact that I can't visit EVERYWHERE is always a shame, but we do try and spread the love as much as possible. This time around, my publishers took into account that I'd be in Australia/NZ for the previous two weeks, so I reckon they took pity on me. Maybe it was all the manly crying I did. We'll never know...



Eagle-eyed Irish readers may also have noticed that I shall be appearing on the "Celebrity Mastermind" quiz show, starting on TV3 this Sunday. I'm not sure what episode I'm on (I think it airs on July 1st but I'm not sure). For those who don't know, Mastermind is a show where you are asked questions about a chosen topic, and then you're asked general knowledge questions. I'm not going to say ANYTHING about what happened (we recorded it a few weeks ago) so you'll just have to watch to see how well I did. Or not, as the case may be. Ahem.


Let's see, anything else...

The Forums are back up, thanks to a load of readers who chipped in and paid the website domain fee. You Minions are amazing, you really are. Anyone who hasn't visited really should, if only to raise an eyebrow or two at the topics being discussed...! skulduggeryforums.co.uk.


Oh, and sometime soon (don't know exactly when) we'll be releasing Chapter One of Kingdom of the Wicked for you to read over at skulduggerypleasant.com, a chapter entitled "The Butterfly and the Wolf"...

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Luciana said...

Hey, Shell!

Luciana said...

Bye, Lynxia! *hugs*.
Sorry, again.

Cat said...

and the other thing is about a 'new' charecter of mine.
As of now, the only thing i call her is
A girl with a butterfly around her neck, and
at the end,
The girl with the butterfly around her neck.

Cat said...

yello

Lola Shallow Heart said...

I'm saying hi and then I have to go!!!! :(

Cat said...

See you another time, then,

Georgina Howlett said...

Not Leeds? AGAIN? I'm gonna cry ;___;

Will you have more specific details later?

NEXT YEAR COME TO LEEDS

Luciana said...

DEDICATIONS.
I am dedicating to...Uh...Urm...Nix and Mist. Both the people and the story! <3
Okay, Nix. He's amazing; funny; talented; helpful and an incredible person! He's always there for us all especially when we feel that we're most alone, in the world. I, personally, don't think he gets as much recognition as he deserves.
And I still need to catch up on Nix and Mist - WHICH I WILL DO AFTER MY EXAMS, I PROMISE YOU!
And to Mist. Mist is so funny and a generally great guy. He usually comprehends the depressive feeling most of us feel and even when he's not here he's still here, if that makes sense...To me it feels like he's still here, same with Nix, though. Part of blogland. <3

They're both amazing guys and they're some of the best people I've ever known.
As are most of you, here in blogland. *has decided to start deding to people, because she can't think of other things at this moment in time*.

Cat said...

how is everyone?

Drew O'Connor said...

I could be better Cat to be honest

Cat said...

Aw...
Why? what;s up(or down, as the case may be)?

Drew O'Connor said...

I'd rather not talk about it.
It's just one of those days where I just can't seem to win.

Luciana said...

If you need to talk e-mail me.
*is in a helping people mood because she feels guilty*.

Drew O'Connor said...

Why do you feel guilty Lu?

Cat said...

Aw. Well, i hope things look up for you. try cuddling kittens. it helps a lot.

Luciana said...

Check a page back in the comments..

Drew O'Connor said...

Yeah I saw you've been going through a rough time yourself Lu. There's no need to feel guilty though.

Drew O'Connor said...

And don't take offensive but I'm not a big cat lover Cat

Luciana said...

It's not that bad.
I'm sure people have it worse.

I feel guilty for getting so depressed.

So, I am here for all of you. Because you're all always here for me.

Cat said...

i feel aweful now. how can you feel guilty? both of you seem to be way worse off than i am.
i feel terrible.

i wish there was something i could say..., something i could do...

Cat said...

cuddling puppies works too.

Drew O'Connor said...

I'm just getting a lot of hassle from my son's dad. A battle and a half just to get him to see his son.
And being a single mum is a tough task sometimes. I just get snowed under.

Plus when my brain goes on strike and I can't get my story out, I just feel like the world is toppling.

Don't feel guilty guys, this time tomorrow I'll be right as rain again.

Cat said...

seriously though, you can say anything here.

still though, im looking for a nam, if anyone has one...

Luciana said...

Cat, don't feel bad. My life's not so bad. Someone somewhere has got to have it worse!

Actions always speak louder than words, remember.

*hugs Shell*. Oh, sweetie! Some men are just idiots. Not all guys are worth it. I might only be 15, but I do know that you'll find YOUR guy, eventually. Both guys and girls are confusing, but if you can find someone you love that loves you back be sure to hold onto them forever! <3
Also, I've heard that being a single mother is tough, but you're strong! I know that, already. You'll get through this, and I'll be here for you, too! <3

If you can't get your story out, don't. Just let it stay natural. Cool and natural always seems to work the best! <3


I'll feel guilty all I like. It's a new emotion and despite my disliking for it, I've become used to it. I'd feel empty if it was absent..

Luciana said...

A name? Guys name or girls name?

Lavender Hope said...

DEREK!!!!! Why do you post when I'm asleep!!! That's so mean!

Joking. That's not mean. I know cause our timezones are different, it depends on when I sleep and when you decide to post.

I'm so excited to read the first chapter of KOTW!!!!! :DDDDDDD YAY!!!

And I wish I could see that TV show. :( I agree with that person who asked if someone could record it and put it on youtube! PLEASE!!!

Hi everyone who's here right now. :)

Drew O'Connor said...

Thanks Lu x that means a lot.
Trying out the auld emotions are we Lu?

What kind of name are you looking for Cat?

Cat said...

A name for a girl with brown hair who currently goes only by
A girl with a butterfly around her neck, and
at the end,
The girl with the butterfly around her neck.

Luciana said...

Hello, Lav!

I only have, like, four emotions. It's nice to find a new one. Guilt brought it up to four. it's fun finding emotions, but it can also be slightly annoying... :'3

Cat said...

A simple name, but a nice one- nothing too fancy, but a little prettyish- its for a short story, although i prefer to write longer ones, and i really like this charecter, even though i dont know much about her yet.

Lavender Hope said...

Oh sorry, I gotta do something. Brb.

Luciana said...

Elise.

Luciana said...

Okie dokie, Lav! :)

Cat said...

Cya Lavender.
That's a good idea, Luciana. i hadnt thought of that one, but im still open for more ideas...

Luciana said...

Sophia.
Sonia/Sonya.
Cecilia.

Cat said...

wbd

Luciana said...

'Kay.

Lavender Hope said...

Hmm...

Cassi? That's all I can think of at the mo.

I'm back, btw. :)

Luciana said...

Hey, Lav!

Luciana said...

I HAVE TO GO, NOW.
Bye, guys.

Drew O'Connor said...

How about Meredith, Cat?
Or Julia?

Lavender Hope said...

Hello. :)

*remembers something*
Oh. I forgot to check up on Sparky's tree house yesterday. I bet more leaves fell...

Anyone here an Elemental?

Lavender Hope said...

Bye L!

ValkyrieMarshmallow said...

DEREK WHY YOU NOT COME GALWAY?!?!? *has nervous breakdown* GAAAHHHH!!!!

Lavender Hope said...

Hi Marsh.

Anonymous said...

XP Dead...

Drew O'Connor said...

God I feel really bad now Marsh... Well not really but I will feel guilty and I will probably be jumped on when I say this

I have the choice to see Derek 3 times!

ValkyrieMarshmallow said...

Hi Lav! And yeah Im considering being an elemental... but i dunno... necromancy seems so cool and evil... bul i knoe skul woupdnt approve!

ValkyrieMarshmallow said...

I really hate you right now Em. As in jealousy hate.

Lavender Hope said...

Hi Phoenix.

Oh my gosh, Em. So lucky!!!

Lavender Hope said...

I'm an adept but it's times like this that I wish I chose to be an Elemental...

Anonymous said...

OMG, EM THAT IS AWESOME!!! Why couldn't I live in Ireland...

Anonymous said...

I'm an Elemental, and I wish I could be an Adept. Oh well... You always want what you can't have.

Drew O'Connor said...

I'm sorry.
I do feel really bad for anyone who doesn't get to see him.

I am totally an Elemental!!!

What are OC stories can I ask?

Anonymous said...

Gotta go... Dinner appointment with friends.

ValkyrieMarshmallow said...

Own charecters:-D

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Watching Harry Potter :D

Lavender Hope said...

Hey, hey, hey. Em or Phoenix, can you guys help me out please?

OC stories are stories that have people's OCs in them. You should read the one Lynxia wrote called One for You, Two for Me. That was cool. Me and Star came in at the end.

Lavender Hope said...

Okay, bye Phoenix!

Marsh, they're actually called ORIGINAL Characters, but that's a good one. I haven't thought of Own.

Cool Zaf. And hi!

Drew O'Connor said...

What do you need help with Lav?

Ah I see, so it would be an OC story if I did a story based around a character that has my taken name or is my novel an OC story.

Ok so maybe I don't get it...

Lavender Hope said...

Well, I think it's both. Your OC is a character you made up. I think it could be any character as long as it was you who made it.

I was wondering if... well, if you could help me clean Sparky's tree house a little. It's only leaves and I thought since an Elemental can move air, they can blow the leaves out... Can you do that? Please?

Cat said...

oh
hello again, sorry i missed out on your comments.
Hellow to everyone new...
thank you for the names- any ideas on my vampire issue?

Cat said...

I am so confusedm so...
Anyhow, Derek, Why cant you see your diligent ameriminions? It is painful. and cruel.

Lavender Hope said...

You would only have to get the leaves out and i can do the rest.

Hi Cat. Um, vampire issue?

Cat said...

Yeah, cant figure out why salt water matters so much.

Lavender Hope said...

Oh, you're from America. I know, right? But he actually blogspoke to me and told me that if he gets word that he'll be touring America, he'll let us know.

Wish he could come sooner though. :(

Anyway, what state do you live in? I'm from California.

Cat said...

I am across the country from you- Same first letter, but literally, across the country. I am over on the east coast, In Ct, but for some reason i speak with a feigntly european accent(or so i'm told).

Lavender Hope said...

Oh. I think it's actually the salt. Maybe they can't have salt so salt water kills them. Or maybe it's the combination of the salt and water.

I don't know. That's just my guess.

Drew O'Connor said...

Sure I'll give it a try Lav, I haven't been using my powers or training since I had the baby.

*Pushes at the air*
*Nothing happens*

Hmmm???!!! Curiouser. Let me try again

*Pushes at the air*
*Leaves fly around the tree house*
WOOHOO!
*Half the leaves go out the door and the other half have stuck to the inside of the windows*

Ooooh, was that meant to happen?

Cat said...

Think about it this way, though...
if salt water gives them an allergic reaction, so their throat swells up and they cant breathe, it doesnt matter. they dont have to breathe because they dont need oxygen, because, being dead, their heart doesnt beat to move the oxygen.

Cat said...

what's another word for t-shirt?

Lavender Hope said...

Wow, that is on the other side of the country. I have yet to meet anyone here who lives in California. That kinda stinks. I'm the only Californian. Well, cause Jakro and Val V. live in the same state and pretty close to each other too.

Luciana said...

Here, but only refreshing every 10 minutes..

Robin Snowscar said...

HIYA!

I want to go and see you, Derek! Where in London anyone know? AHHHHHHHHHH

Unknown said...

boo yah ! i cant wait to meet u derek! :D

Lavender Hope said...

Um, that's okay, Em. I can take care of the rest. :)

Hmm, that is something to think about... I don't know, Cat.

And um, short sleeve shirt or just shirt. I don't know about that either.

Cat said...

Hi Robin Snowscar and Finnicklover.

Lavender Hope said...

Hi L!

Hi Robin! Sorry, that's all we know so far.
*points to the list on the post*

Hi Finnick!

Drew O'Connor said...

Sorry Lav, I guess I really am out of practice *blushes*

Um... I don't think Derek will appriciate you undoing his vampire and saltwater thing Cat lol

Cat said...

I didnt poke a hole in his thing on purpose, but... it matters. i care, deeply, especially when i make my own Vampires.

Lavender Hope said...

That's okay, Em. :) I'll finish it up now.

*gets a broom and sweeps the rest of the leaves out*
*also rakes the area around the tree*

Cat said...

although i'd be nice if derek could clear the matter up for us...
Derek, that was your cue. you droppped it. on the floor. into a pit.

Lavender Hope said...

Well, you can make them a little different, Cat. I'm doing that with my dragons. Making them a little different than what's there already. Changing it up a bit.

Unknown said...

will kingdom of the wicked be available at the book signings or is not out until later! i really want to read it!

Lavender Hope said...

Oh my gosh, this week is going by too fast! I'm excited but nervous of what's coming on Wednesday.

Speaking on that subject, I won't be here for a day or two after that...

Like, Tuesday and Wednesday. Or maybe it'll be Wednesday and Thursday for some of you...

Drew O'Connor said...

You should read The Saga of Darren Shan Cat, he describes his vampires completely differently to Derek's description.

Luciana said...

Vampires are allergic to salt. So, therefore are.allergic to salt WATER right? *looks up*... Hmmm.. *looks at everyone*. Uh...I think I might be wrong..

Lavender Hope said...

I don't know, Finnick. And me too.

But... I might not be able to get it... unless my mom orders it online and sends it Korea, where I'll be in less than a week.

Cat said...

Why not, Lavender?

yeah, everyone has there own vampire stories.

Oh, and have any of you ever read a zombie romance novel?

Drew O'Connor said...

Lol that's what happens when you come in half way through the convo Lu

Cat's point is, vampires are already dead and don't need oxygen so why does it matter if their throat closes up or not.

Lavender Hope said...

Yeah, L. I believe so. That's kinda what I meant. They're allergic to salt so they'll be allergic to SALT water.

Lavender Hope said...

I haven't, Cat.

Okay, now I'm getting a little confused...

Cat said...

woah.. 1st?

Cat said...

oops, last

Drew O'Connor said...

LOL
Awkward Cat lol

Lavender Hope said...

Haha, Cat. We still have another 100 to go. :P

Cat said...

thats alright- you should see my life.

Drew O'Connor said...

Ahhh don't be like that Cat lol

Cat said...

:)
You're great...

Drew O'Connor said...

Thanks Cat :)

Luciana said...

I saw the convo earlier. I just wasn't sure whether I was right, here..

Drew O'Connor said...

Well at least I think that was Cat's point?

Was that the point Cat? That the vamps are already dead and don't breathe oxygen so why does it matter that their throats close?

Oh I'm all confuddled now :\

Luciana said...

I'll explain it in the morning.
But I'll probably stay, all night.

Cat said...

Yeah... i was wondering why it was considered lethal, and why it could kill the infected and others, if it didnt matter,,, and if they dont need to breathe, it isnt lethal or crippling. you cant choke a dead thing that doesnt breathe.

Luciana said...

Infected still need to breathe.

Drew O'Connor said...

Well the infected are still human so they would die.
I think when they become a full vampire that the salt just burns them from the inside out.

Lavender Hope said...

I gtg. Bye guys!

Cat said...

but it still wouldn't matter to vampires... so why would it matter to caelenn? why would Kenspeckle keep it with him?
oh, kenspeckle...

Luciana said...

Bye, Lav.

And I'm too tired to thinkkkkk. *falls in heap on the floor*.

Cat said...

See you Lavender.

as i said, Derek, it would be great if our golden god could clear this uppp....
here's your cue....

Robin Snowscar said...

Heylo how is everyone?

Drew O'Connor said...

But I think they completely burn and disintegrate I think.
Oh I dunno, I'll ask Derek on Sunday for you Cat if I get the chance.

Cat said...

Hi Robin.

Thank you sooooo much, Emrald... you're the best.

Luciana said...

Hello, Robin.
And I'm depressed, pissed off and consumed with guilt. How're you?

Drew O'Connor said...

Your welcome Cat. And if I don't get the chance on Sunday then when I go to the signing I will ask

Robin Snowscar said...

Grand Luciana, I'm grand. Care to explain?

Luciana said...

That's good and just look back a page..

Drew O'Connor said...

Hey Robin.
I'm alright, could be better
My shoulder blades are in bits at the moment, I can't move.

Cat said...

Aw... i didnt know that Emrald...
Poor you, what happened?

Luciana said...

Awh, Shell. :( Hope it gets better, soon!

Robin Snowscar said...

Ah L, keep your chin up, could be worse. Just think about that, it could be worse *small smile*

Robin Snowscar said...

No rest for the wicked *sigh* g2g bye!

Luciana said...

I just get incredibly depressed, sometimes. Get fed up of all the acting. Mreh.
*shrugs*.

I've got a list of 44 SP books to buy. X3

Luciana said...

Bye, Robin.

Drew O'Connor said...

I don't know what I did to be honest Cat. It could have been anything from picking up my son to lifting the shopping or just turning to quickly.

I'm just in bits!!

Cat said...

Byr.

Yes, you have reason to be depressed. but dont be.

What you lack in luck, you make up for in charecter, looks, skills, and talents. you have personality, and things can always get worse. even for someone like me, who lacks in just about every catagory.

Cat said...

Byr.

Yes, you have reason to be depressed. but dont be.

What you lack in luck, you make up for in charecter, looks, skills, and talents. you have personality, and things can always get worse. even for someone like me, who lacks in just about every catagory.

Cat said...

you have a life to live. why waste it being depressed? its hard enough to be a hundred people.
live.

Luciana said...

Awwww, Cat. That's so sweet.

And you're a great person, from what I know. You're funny and intelligent, weird and cool. I'dvnot want you any other way. :'3

Cat said...

Sorry about the double comment.

Luciana said...

I can't control the depression, it just sometimes get worse than other times and is incredibly noticeable..

Drew O'Connor said...

I was diagnosed with depression in January, so I know how you feel Lu.
When the good days are just OK and then the bad days are just bearable.

Your not alone Lu x

Luciana said...

I refuse to see anyone...
But, I hope you improve!

I'm seriously worried about ny friend...I think he might have multiple personality disorder..

Drew O'Connor said...

I need to lie down before I scream with the pain.

Sorry I can't stay too long tonight and I hope to talk to ye tomorrow.

Take care everyone and don't forget to look and comment like mad on my blogs. All comments appreciated.

Bye x

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I know someone with MPD

Luciana said...

Bye, Shell! Feel better, soon! X

Cat said...

Goodbye, Emrald. See you anither tme, i hope you feel better.

Nicole Cerundolo said...

Hello, everyone! I have about ten minutes before the news ends and I can watch DW... XD

Nicole Cerundolo said...

...Anyone?

Luciana said...

Hello. I'm still here.

Cat said...

Dw?

Nicole Cerundolo said...

Doctor Who. Only the best show on earth. Hey, Luciana! <3

Cat said...

oh... i can only get that on dvd and netflix.

Nicole Cerundolo said...

Same. XD Piggybacking on my brother's Netflix.

Luciana said...

Hello, Ruby.

Nicole Cerundolo said...

Hey! How are you? Long time no... chat, I guess? XD

Luciana said...

Mreh. Yourself?

Nicole Cerundolo said...

...Happy that it's summer. Excited to watch Doctor Who. Mreh for the rest of the day. XD

Luciana said...

I'm going to go...maybe I'll have cheered up, in the morning...Bye, guys. X

Nicole Cerundolo said...

Yep. Funny thing-- sometimes Netflix doesn't work right away. I click the button a ton of times, nothing happens. I use my Sonic Screwdriver, it works.

This has happened four times.

It's a sign.

Oh~ Speaking of, gotta go! DW!!!! <3 Bye!

Cat said...

Farewell.

Cat said...

Em... Ello?

Cat said...

No one?

Cat said...

Well, besides Me, Myself, I, and skul-man, who's always everywhere...

Cat said...

Where is the world?

Lavender Hope said...

Hello. I'm back. Working on my story a bit, so wbd.

Gah, sometimes I think ahead too far... Well more like skip ahead.

Lavender Hope said...

Cat, you still there?

Lavender Hope said...

Okay then. I'm still here, just distant.

Cat said...

Im still here... v distant

Lavender Hope said...

Okay. Same.

Lavender Hope said...

Hi Trinity!

Eve the ROCK said...

*has had a weird dream*

Ooooookaaaaaay......O_o


Hi friendlings!

Lavender Hope said...

Hi Eve! What was the dream about?

Eve the ROCK said...

Well....it was a mix of random things.... I was writing an episode for Futurama, and I put Spongebob Squarepants in the story. And then I was in Blogland. And I got an email from Nix saying "It's working again!" (although I HAVE come to the conclusion that he was ripped apart by zombies)

But the weird part was that one of my friends was pregnant O_O

Eve the ROCK said...

Oh, and then my little brother wanted me to play this game where you create an animal, and I showed it to 'The Judge' and she said mine was horrible and so was this random dude's. The guy started hitting her with a paintbrush but stopped when she said "Really? You'd hit an eighteen-year-old?"

Eve the ROCK said...

It was a really weird dream....

Lavender Hope said...

*laughs a little*
Um, okay. That is weird.

So, speaking of Nix, have you heard from him yet?

Eve the ROCK said...

Nup. Not one word. He's been ripped apart by zombies, I just know it.

Eve the ROCK said...

*thinks* My mum has threatened to take my iPod for a week before. We freak out when someone's gone for two days. :P

Lavender Hope said...

I read on the first page that Mist said something...

"*checks email again*

*nods*

Okay. Okay, I'm not back. But I'm...uh...okay, fine, I'm back for a few minutes to ask something.

Has anyone heard from Nix lately? Lately as in the past two days? I know its probably nothing, but all the same... "

Meaning Nix might not be checking his email either...

Sure it could be just that his internet's out or something, but I'm starting to worry.

Lavender Hope said...

Yeah, that's true.

Eve the ROCK said...

No, he's not checking his email. But I'm not going to worry unless he's been gone for a REALLY LONG TIME

Lavender Hope said...

Okay, yeah, you're right. I'll be more concerned if he doesn't show up for a week without saying anything.

Eve the ROCK said...

Yeah

Eve the ROCK said...

Source of life!!!!

Cat said...

HI eve,
I dont think ive met Nix...

Cat said...

whenever i type something, the world dissapears...

Lavender Hope said...

He's the one with the greenish pic of Skulduggery. Full name is Nixion Strange.

If you haven't met him yet, either you're not here when the Aussies come or you started chatting when he disappeared.

Eve the ROCK said...

Nixion Strange? His picture is Skulduggery

Lavender Hope said...

Which was two(almost three) days ago.

Lavender Hope said...

Or you just don't remember.

Eve the ROCK said...

Gomna go now

Bye!

Lavender Hope said...

Bye Eve!

Cat said...

well, see you...

Lavender Hope said...

Are you leaving too, Cat, or just saying bye to Eve?

Cat said...

saying bye to eve.

Lavender Hope said...

Oh, okay. :)

Cat said...

thats all... youu still there?

Cat said...

You're in California, yes?

Cat said...

So what time is it where you are?

Cat said...

Oh! first!

Cat said...

Derek, Would you tell us why Salt water is so deadly to CVampires?
Why would they need ot breathe? they have no heartbeat.

Lavender Hope said...

*smiles*
Nice, Cat!

It's 6PM now. Almost dinner.

Cat said...

oh... that's only three hours away- i thought it would be farther.

Lavender Hope said...

So it's 9PM where you are?

Lavender Hope said...

Oh yeah, since you got first, you dedicate. You know that already though, right?

Lavender Hope said...

Sorry Cat. Gtg, but I'll brb.

Cat said...

Yeah.... i dont really know what to say....

I dedicate this to the crazies, the ones with ambition and unstable mental states who think too long and hard and poke holes in the most withstanding logic, who try as hard as they can to reach a goal they probably never will.
and, of course, to the people to whom luck has treated with distain.
naturally, to"those bloody Americans" who will never see their golden god.

Cat said...

see you, Lavender.

Lavender Hope said...

Back.

Nice ded. We will someday. Even if we have to go to Ireland and drag him back to America!

Heh, joke. :P

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