Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The German Tour... and Paperbacks!


Minions.

First of all, most of you have been very good about posting no spoilers in the comments section, so thank you for that. But a few of you have let some things slip, which is bad. BAD MINIONS!

Ahem.

Got the German schedule. It’s only two days, I’m afraid- not the week or two that I usually spend travelling around. The Australia/NZ tour and then the UK/Ireland tour at the start of the year meant a LOT of time away from home, so I told them I wanted everything condensed for this one. Astonishingly, they listened... probably because they realize I’ll have to start the new Skulduggery book before Christmas, and they want to keep me happy.

But I am NEVER happy.

Anyway, the German schedule --

Thursday 9th September:
11 AM
Museen Dahlem, Kunst und Kulturen der Welt, Lansstr.8, 14195 Berlin

6 PM
Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus, Friedrichstr. 90, 10117 Berlin 

Friday, 10th September:
4 PM
Katharinenschule in der Hafencity, Am Dalmannkai 18, 20457 Hamburg


Jammed in between these three events are the usual amount of travel time and media stuff, but as usual I just list the events that the public can pop along to.

With all of the signings, of course, in Germany, the UK and Ireland, I am happy to sign whatever you bring with you- time permitting. Obviously if the queue is insanely long and we have to run off to the next event, I won’t have the chance to do so, so we’ll tell everyone that I’ll only be able to sign one or two things. But usually there’s enough time for me to sign everything.

Oooh, and a few of you have seen the new design for the Dark Days paperback. The whole idea behind this new design is basically to have fun with the covers. The hardbacks will continue on as before, but the paperbacks will have a brand new image, every time, featuring Skulduggery in a cool pose. We figure most of you will be buying the hardbacks- or trade paperbacks, which are hardback sized but with the softer covers- and so you can keep that consistent cover design for your collection. But when the smaller paperbacks come out and replace the hardbacks on the shelves, we wanted a new approach to entice the readers who have never picked up a Skulduggery book.

And for the next few weeks, the only place to find these covers is over with our friends at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=188386&id=54064762985

By the way, for those of you who miss Valkyrie’s presence on the covers, I completely agree with you. I miss her too. Which is why Mr Tom Percival is working on a series of cool Valkyrie images for the backs of the books. I can’t wait for these, because we’ll really be able to see how much she grows up and changes in Tom’s artwork. And I'll also be able to get a few framed. Yay!

Alright then, I will blog once more before I head off on tour, and then I’ll do my best to blog again once I’m actually ON tour.

I swear.

1,648 comments:

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Liz said...

I'M ON IT!

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

lol :D

Mary Hiashi said...

Hey Lizzy, I just read the fanfic story. Good job! Can I be in it? If you don't want to, I understand *shrugs* I'm used to being ignored. Maybe I should talk a bit more, no? Anyway, we need more comments! For some reason. We must, we must. I should probably get to work on my book, but I am so goddamn lazy. *Slaps self*

Blessed be,
Miss Mary

Liz said...

sorry Miss Mary, i cant add any more people now that I've started the story, it would mess the whole thing up. you can be in my next story if i do another one, though.

Liz said...

alright yall, im going out-side, it a lovely day out and im tried of typing.


Caio!

Mary Hiashi said...

S'alright. I just want to be in someone's story and I am not puting myself in my own story. I have a love/hate relationship with myself.
Blessed be,
Miss Mary

Darkane Claw said...

FINISHED THE ESSAY!! *victory dance* That took about an hour.
Awesome Nicolette, you like athletics. Discus is my favorite event as well. My pb is 31m something. It's so annoying that there isn't any discus in the pentathlon. Ok, no more athletic talk or I'll go on for ages. Despicable me isn't out in Irelandy yet. Grumble.
*random magnet dance*

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

Mary you can be in my story Im writng a fanfiction guys if you want o be in it post your character bio on this blog :]

Mary Hiashi said...

Ooooh... I'm going to watch that at some point. I have to. Despicable Me looked really cute. And Johnny Yong Bosch is AMAZING! The one thing he said was hilarious. *Still giggling*
Blessed be,
Miss Mary

Mary Hiashi said...

Yay Nicolette! You are now my new favourite person. What do you want in the bio though?
Blessed be,
Miss Mary

Dragona Pine said...

Part two of my fanfiction is up.

http://dragonapine.blogspot.com/2010/09/fanfiction-series-two-part-two.html

Hope you like it.

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

urm your apperance personality magic skills and cloths :]

Dragona Pine said...

whats that about Nicolette?

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

oh I'm writing a fanfic so mary can be in a story eveyone who wants to be in it just has to write a bio ... btw loved part 2 of your fanfic dragona

Dragona Pine said...

Name: Dragona Pine.
Age: 83, but looks around twenty.
Discription: Brown spikey hair, brown eyes.
Clothes: Normally Jean and T-shirt made by Ghastly Bespoke.
Gender: Male
Magic: Extremely powerful elemental, can put shame to Skulduggery.
Favourite Weapons: Twin Katanas (have I spelled that right?) But also is a master at using guns.
Character: Friendly, likes to talk, can kill virtually every opponent that he meets.
History: Has been known to fight alongside Tanith Low, he is friends with most mages in the magical community and those outside. Has not been known to take part in any major battles in Ireland.
Job: Trouble maker.
Likes: Anything that includes fighting, friends, going somewhere different, fighting something huge or powerful and talking.
Dislikes (but does not fear): Zombies, Necromancers, Assassins, Remnants, Faceless Ones, anything dead (especially vampires).

Dragona Pine said...

Thanks Nicolette.

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

okaii your in :]

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

no problem :]

Dragona Pine said...

Thanks again.

I forgot to add the info that happened in part two of my fanfic into the bio, you can use that aswell.

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

*yawns* I better not fall asleep at my laptop again ... did that last night and it nearly broke when it fell off my bed

Dragona Pine said...

lol so you can use the info in part two in my bio aswell, I cba to write it out again.

Darkane Claw said...

My fan fic is up on my blog.
How do you take the word verification off?

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

okaii lolumz .... excuse me in just going off to dip my head in cold water as one it will keep me awake and to IT'S BOILING! ....

and Im in shorts and a t-shirt ...
hmmm I wonder if we have any ice :]

Dragona Pine said...

Yes! 1670th comment, I just realised!

Dragona Pine said...

Darkane, you go to Settings, then Comments then go down a bit and you'll see it near to the bottom.

Mary Hiashi said...

Name: Mary Hiashi
Age: 426 but looks to be about 25
Height: 5'6
Gender: Do I need to say? But with this whole gender confusion crisis... Female.
Character: Witty, charming, but is not kindly to others if she doesn't want to be.
Appearance: Very pale, slight muscles (not over muscley), rightly curved. Kind of looks like a doll. Black ninja style outfit.
Eye Colour: Crimson (I don't have red eyes personally. Or do I?)
Hair Colour: Onyx Black
Weapon of Choice: Shaolin Broadsword and Kunai knives for throwing. (Why Kunai? Why not?)
Magic Class: Adept
Power: She can hide where she is. So she can 'erase any noise, sound, or scent that comes from her'. When she 'erases herself', it's like she is nonexistent. Also, after much meditation and training, she uses thoughtforms as 'pets'.
Strength: Strong.
Job: Assassin
History: No one really knows anything about her except her name.
Accent?: Has a very light english accent.
Likes: Candy, smoothies, killing, reading, and mastiffs.
Dislikes: Children, crowded areas, and the colour pink.
Little phrase thing: Say goodnight Gracie.

I hope that that is good!

Blessed be,
Miss Mary

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

brrr I now regret doing that *shivers* anyway just read your blog darkane its great :] ... I always seem to show up in the nick of time dont I :]

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

lol 1670 already yikes great bios guys just wait for a few more then I'll start it :]

Dragona Pine said...

*Frowns* your characters older than mine.

I might update my bio now...


Name: Dragona Pine.
Age: 83, but looks around twenty.
Discription: Brown spikey hair, brown eyes.
Clothes: Normally Jean and T-shirt made by Ghastly Bespoke.
Gender: Male
Magic: Extremely powerful elemental, can put shame to Skulduggery.
Favourite Weapons: Twin Katanas (have I spelled that right?) But also is a master at using guns.
Character: Friendly, likes to talk, can kill virtually every opponent that he meets.
History: Has been known to fight alongside and be in a relationship with Tanith Low, he is friends with most mages in the magical community and those outside. Has not been known to take part in any major battles in Ireland.
Job: Trouble maker.
Likes: Anything that includes fighting, friends, going somewhere different, fighting something huge or powerful and talking.
Dislikes (but does not fear): Zombies, Necromancers, Assassins, Remnants, Faceless Ones, anything dead (especially vampires).


There, updated after part two of my fanfic

Nicole Fudge (Nicolette Croga) said...

mmmm I cant be bothered to wait tell you when I have finished writing it :]

Dragona Pine said...

Yes 1680th Comment!

Dragona Pine said...

Name: Dragona Pine.
Age: 83, but looks around twenty.
Discription: Brown spikey hair, brown eyes.
Clothes: Normally Jean and T-shirt made by Ghastly Bespoke.
Gender: Male
Veichle: Porsche 911 GT3 RS with flying capabilities.
Magic: Extremely powerful elemental, can put shame to Skulduggery.
Favourite Weapons: Twin Katanas (have I spelled that right?) But also is a master at using guns.
Character: Friendly, likes to talk, can kill virtually every opponent that he meets.
History: Has been known to fight alongside and be in a relationship with Tanith Low, he is friends with most mages in the magical community and those outside. Has not been known to take part in any major battles in Ireland.
Job: Trouble maker.
Likes: Anything that includes fighting, friends, going somewhere different, fighting something huge or powerful and talking.
Dislikes (but does not fear): Zombies, Necromancers, Assassins, Remnants, Faceless Ones, anything dead (especially vampires).

Dragona Pine said...

updated again.

Anonymous said...

Looks like fun.^^

Name: Aguila Felis
Age: 17,looks like 17
Description: Long, brown hair, brown eyes, 1,65m
Clothes: Normal
Gender: Female
Magic: shape-shifter (into cat, eagle and fox), some weak elemental magic
Favourite weapons: bow and arrow, sword
Character: friendly, pacific, sometimes pigheaded
History: discovered her abilities accidentally and trained herself in secret without knowing about the magic things existing
Job: pupil
Likes: archery, reading, chocolate, biology lessons, peace and calm
Dislikes: noise, conflicts, crimes, horror lterature and movies, being afraid, having a bad consciens

Might be a useless character or not...

Anonymous said...

ups, too late?

Skyril A.K.A the Vociferous Chatterer, Loyal Forever and Always, The Ever-Present, the Pluviophile said...

Oo oo I wanna be in!! Am I too late? *Shrugs* I'll put it up anyway. :3

Name: Skyril Oblivion
Age: 78 looks 16
Description: Shoulder length deep black hair with dark purple streaks, average height, slender but not super skinny
Clothes: loves scarves generally wears black clothes with miscellaneous dark purple additions (like gloves or socks or a scarf)
Gender: Female
Magic: Able to make people temporarily blind depending on how many people and how long focused
Weapons: Lots of small knives and daggers, particularly likes finger knives
Personality: Sweet, proud, kinda weird

Liz said...

hey yall, im typing up part 4

Dragona Pine said...

Hi, I'm on GTA San Andreas at the minuite, I'm in a helicopter, I am at the maximum altitude you can be at, its nice, all you can see is clouds. What!? Why am I jumping out? Ok, where's my parachute, damn haven't got one, oh well. Oops I pressed triangle, heading towards the ground now.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh

*catches breath*

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

*Splat* Wasted!? why am I wasted, I acted drunk but I am not drunk, who knows?

I now learned that jumping out of a helicopter at like 50,000 feet isn't very good, and when you faceplant the floor...
Who understands San Andreas?

Anyway,I'm writing part three of my fanfic now.

Aimee x said...

BAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I will be last!!!

Aimee x said...

It's been quiet in here for days!! NEVER HAS IT BEEN LIKE THIS!

Aimee x said...

CHeck out my blog ;]
http://written-by-angels.blogspot.com/

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

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Octa said...

Hello there.

Octa said...

I see we have come to the first post above 1000 comments.

Octa said...

I am proud of you all.

Octa said...

And so is Gollum.

Octa said...

And the precious.

Octa said...

Achievement completed.

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