Thursday, November 3, 2011

The Ten Winners. Ahem.

I have just picked the winners.

Before I announce them, I'd just like to mention that Death Bringer is up for an Irish Book Award. Skulduggery has won for two consecutive years, so I really don't mind if I don't win this year- to be honest, I think I'm running out of people to insult in my speeches...! Death Bringer is in the Senior Children's Section, and you can look at the nominees here http://www.irishbookawards.ie/PublicVote.aspx.

For the first time I'm up against Darren Shan, who could very well topple me, as well as three other books that I've been hearing great things about. As usual, I'm asking you to be fair, and don't vote for me just because you're thinking of Skulduggery right at this moment... Look at the nominees, pick your favourite, and if you like any of them, vote.

(And then scroll down to the Popular Fiction award and vote for Cecelia Ahern- she's lovely!)

Whoever wins, Irish viewers will be able to see them accept their award on RTE in the last week of November, because the whole thing is going to be televised. Whenever I win I always seem to grin and smirk and tell everyone how great I am- and generally mock everyone else- so it might be a good idea if maybe I DIDN'T win this year! I sincerely don't think I could be remotely serious...

Anyway! On to the important announcement! The Friend Gets Friend winners! They are, in the order they came out of the hat:

Miss Arianna Dark

Skulduggeryaddict

Octaboona

Asteria Wing

The BookNommer

Necros

Andrew

Silke Gronau

Lauren Longbottom

Mar-Chu

Well done, the lot of you. But I'm not finished yet. I have decided that we're going to have two EXTRA winners, two people who were not picked at random but who still deserve SOMETHING. I know ALL of you deserve something, and I'd love to give ALL of you prizes, but there are only so many I can give out.

So, those two extra winners. The first is Valkyrie V, simply for throwing the best Skulduggery party I've seen...!

The second is Trinity Kal- or Kallista, as she is more commonly known. A lot of you guys put forward her name as someone who thoroughly deserves a prize for a multitude of reasons, and I happen to agree with every single one of them. Kallista has been here since the early days, and she's a wonderful example of a Minion- she's warm, funny, nice to everyone and she makes newcomers feel welcome. People commenting here for the first time look at her comments, look at the comments made by all of you, and they instantly know what kind of place this is. We do not tolerate bullying, we resolve our arguments, and we get back to being friends and having a laugh. Kallista exemplifies this wonderfully, so I'm delighted to extend the number of winners to include her.

Oh, and Thalia? For winning the Halloween competition last week, you get the same prize as these guys. I couldn't NOT include you.

So now, all you winners, all thirteen of you, need to send your home addresses to my publisher's email- spilltheink@harpercollins.co.uk. Mark it "Skulduggery Competition". Once we have your addresses, we'll figure out the prizes and send them off. I don't know when they'll be sent, but probably sometime over the next week or two. Hopefully.

I want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time to do something for the Friend Gets Friend thing. Congratulations to those who won, and commiserations to those who didn't. To be honest, seeing the response we've been getting to these competitions has really encouraged me to start thinking of more I could run- so if you didn't win this time, you could always win next time...

I was talking to my agent the other day about all of you, and the fact is that everyone- and this includes my publishers- have been astounded at your attitude. When Thalia won the Halloween competition, the positive reaction was startling. The rest of you were obviously disappointed that your entry didn't win, but there was no sniping or grumbling or sulking from any of you. You all seemed genuinely thrilled that Thalia, your friend, had won.

The internet can be a cruel place. Just look at all the online bullying that goes on. Look at all the internet trolls who just want to upset people. When you sit at a keyboard, interacting with people you've never met, the temptation to be as nasty as you can be is always there. The internet really seems to bring out the worst in people.

But you guys are different. I don't know WHY you're different, you just are. You are good, honourable, decent people. You're warm and witty and friendly, and you're loyal to each other. And that is a wonderful, wonderful thing to see.

I'm proud of every single one of you.

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Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I just wonted them to hert you a little flame

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Derek called us witty. That is so true. *thinks of all the people I've annoyed by being witty and grins (amanda's on that list)*

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

to me obviously...

i missed it AGAIN....

if i wasnt under a very bad concussion youd be dead

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*grabs flame with one hand and amanda with the other* Both of you. Stop. I wanna be part of this. *smacks each other's head together* *flame and amanda lay on the ground and moan*

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

*recovers..*

*stabs shadow through back with machete and cuts her open and pulls out spine*

hey ivy/val wanna donation? *holds up spine*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hmm... Tempting, very tempting...

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

val i forgot to refresh page..

*recovers agin*

val stay out of this.. amanda hasnt had an epic fight before... you have.... with me... MULTIPLE occasions..

Shadow Whispers said...

-.- I hate you you know that...
*gains the ability to magically reattach spine*
*hits once over the head for good measure*
wanna stop fighting now? I'll give you a cookie if you forgive me for poking you

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

But I have reasons for killing China too. *cough SHE THREW A CAT AT ME cough*

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

two cookies and il forgive you for all the harm and pain and violence you caused me to do or feel...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*cough A REAL, LIVING CAT cough*

Shadow Whispers said...

I think we have a deal here *hands two cookies*

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

ah... you dont mean the hate part... thats just jealousisness talking... HATE is such a strong word..

i always use DISLIKE WITH A PASSION 8)

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

*stores cookies away for later*

val kill away... but wait til she dedicates the page to me first kk?

Shadow Whispers said...

Oh no, I think I hate you, but I can get over it... But I won't hesitate to kill you if this ever happens again

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*laughs at the memory of first impression with Flame* I still can't believe that's the first thing I said to you XD

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

do you want me to make a like, real heartfelt forgiveness?

here is one anyway:

I Flame Phoenix KING of alll Phoenixes ever, master of fire hereby forgive Shadow Whisper, MAINLY for all the hurt, pain and suffering she caused me and caused me to do...

Anonymous said...

YAYY!!!! thank you mr. golden god! :)

Shadow Whispers said...

Oh okay then :) *hug* I forgive you, and you can have an extra cookie

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I dedicate this page to derek landy because he's the best author in the world and to all the people that won the contest your awesome valkyrie cain and I am awesome to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jugglingpaynes said...

Congratulations to all of the winners, and to you, Mr Landy, for running such successful contests. Do you think this might convince your publishers to let the Americans get the books right here in our own bookstores? Maybe? :o)

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*hugs amanda* That's an epic dedication. We ARE awesome. *acts smug*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I bought 2 out of my 3 copies of Dark Days in America...

Snoogy said...

Awwww thanks derek!
WELL DONE GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now kal can finally get d.b.!!!!!!!!
YAY!
On more serious matters... have you nearly finished book 7 derek????? Because I want to read it nowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Flame I would never dedicate a page to you

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I remember that before I would post here I thought this blog was weird... Oh how I was right... And I'm so glad I joined...

Snoogy said...

.. there should be a website where you can just, talk. Childline is cool and all, but it REALLY lags!
Seriously though, the internet needs more nice places, places like this.
Now I must go to bed, because my dad can't help shouting at me for the trillionth time today.

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Valkyrie why are you going agenst me

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

You said you have reasons to kill me

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Because you threw your CAT at me. But I forgive you :)

Snoogy said...

is someone getting annoyed? Look at derek's awesome speech, and remind yourselves why we are priviliged to chat about on the awesome comments. Urgh, i didn't mean to sound all huffy, I've just had a loooooooooooong day.

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

It was an awesome cat

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

cos im her partner....

haha my comp froze

*eats this cookie*

hi/bye snoogy..

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Well Boots doesn't seem as awesome when he's being thrown at your head.

Snoogy said...

hi/bye flame

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

That was awesome

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Amanda remember from Puss in Boots? XD

*puts paw over mouth and looks around*
Oooooooh....

Snoogy said...

What was?

Unknown said...

OMG! my name is actually on that list.... but I never win anything...

Snoogy said...

for the second time, night all! (and no more huffieness)

Snoogy said...

well done asteria!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Well, Asteria, you're not hallucinating, because then we'd be hallucinating about the same thing :D *frowns* And that'd be really wierd...

Shadow Whispers said...

Hello people I don't know... it's a pleasure to meet you both

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I an an awesome person

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

ok my comp is being very bad

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I am going CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I didn't think having your cat thrown at me was awesome! I don't think Boots thought it was awesome, either.



By the way, Amanda actually threw a cat at me. In real life. She threw a cat. At my head. Thank goodness I had a Valkyrie-type coat (it had thick sleeves and looked similar) that I used as a defense when I held up my arm...

Unknown said...

I must have checked the list at least five times before I even dared to believe it.. and your right Valkyrie V. that would be really wierd :S

Shadow Whispers said...

I ran over a cat on my bike once.... not a fun experience I'll tell you

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

You dont have a valkyrie type coat liar

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

That protects you

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

*gives shadow a shifty look and talks slowly* How on earth did you manage to run over a cat on a bike?!

Shadow Whispers said...

I was riding down our lane, which miraculously wasn't waterlogged at the time and it just ran out of the bushes right in front of me! And I couldn't stop so I went over it.... I didn't kill it but my knee has never been the same again, it was a VERY viscious cat...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Well it protected me from your cat and your freakin straw attacks!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

exactly what val said my comp is fixe i hope..

Alice Rose ♥ x said...

Uhhh, YES SHE DOES!

i doo too :3 except it has short sleeves.

congrats to all who won.

NOW I CAN FINALLY CHANGE ALL MY DP'S!!! AND MY JOURNALS!!! -sigh of relief-

...
i like pocky ;-;

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

oh ok..... poor cat

amanda dont call ivy a LIAR...


and val can i use ivy for that story thing? on my blog..

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

soo who wants to fight?? like not major killing spree, but just pokes and stuff?

Shadow Whispers said...

*pokes with a wooden spoon*

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

oh of course... *pokes with metal spoon*...

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I have just decided what the 3 most intelligent things I have done recently are:


1.) Read and buy all the Skulduggery Pleasant books.

2.) Join and post on this blog.

3.) Have Derek's birthday/Skulduggery's deathday party.


The first two are obvious. But the third one...

The first time I mentioned that party, Derek said it sounded hilarious. He said something to me! Then, when we were HAVING the party, we were posting, and Derek says it sounds like a lot of fun! And then, then he posts a picture of us! A PICTURE! But now, now... Now he chooses me as a winner for the best contest of all time because of it?!? I NEVER WOULD'VE GUESSED!!! :D :D :D

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I can call val a liar if I wont

Shadow Whispers said...

*pokes with a metal spork*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Flame, I'm writing like an actual story with Ivy Animosity as the main character though...

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

*pokes at amanda with some dead animal i found on road..*

its too squashed to be recongisibly :)

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

And Amanda, it's spelled WANT, not WONT

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

but i could use her in that one as well cos
mind reading is so cool...

*throws the roadkill thing* at shadow

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I gtg, I'm gonna take a shower... I'll be back...

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

i wanted to point that out but she would ahve killed me..

Unknown said...

Congratulations to everyone! You guys deserve it!

OH! And also, for anyone who minds checking it out, we have a blog for Mr. Landy on tumblr, where all the Minions on tumblr are writing letters to him. You can check it out at: http://dear-derek-landy.tumblr.com!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

i might have to go aswell, i want to take a shower buts it is 10 2 twelve at nite

Shadow Whispers said...

*throws vampire baby at flame*

Cassidy Clarimonde (Self-Appointed Grand Mage of the Scottish Sanctuary) said...

:C bit gutted i never won !!!!!

































Congratualtions to -

Arianna Dark

Skulduggeryaddict

Octaboona

Asteria Wing

The BookNommer

Necros

Andrew

Silke Gronau

Lauren Longbottom

Mar-Chu

Val V.

Kallista



you all deserved to win :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

bye i have to go but be4 i do


*kills baby* *sets a machine to throw random things at shadow and amanda while im gone*

will be on tomorrow i hope... tell val i said bye... and derek GOODNIGHT please update us on end of the world and also on SP 7!!!

night all

Flame Phoenix (Fawkes)~roleplaying said...

hi/bye cass!

alrite good night god bless

Flame out!

Unknown said...

*sits awkwardly in the corner, trying to lick her elbow*

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

*Throwes dirty litter box at flame*

Moonie said...

EXCITING NEWS FIRST: GUYS, I HAVE MADE AN ONLINE BOOK CLUB. IT'S CALLED 'CHINA SORROWS LIBRARY' AND IT'S GOING TO BE AWESOME??? And somewhat SP THEMED!

Congrats, all! Enjoy your swag, and, maybe, while gazing at your cool posters you can think of me!
Yeah, i'm new to this community, but you all seem very sweet, especially for preteens and teenagers!

also nanowrimo is sucking me dry omg so sleepy

Unknown said...

*watches litter box fly into nothingness*

Hm. Odd.

Shadow Whispers said...

*breaks flames machine and plots his immediate and painful demise*

~Acacia Volt~ said...

13 WINNERS! :D

That’s so awesome! Congratulations guys! Hope you’ve cleared your wall space!

xxx ~ S'K

Shade O'Killer said...

Congratulations to the winners :)
Derek, Will you ever come back to New Zealand? I'll bake you a cake...

Unknown said...

*sits on a bench, swinging her feet and singing*

They're coming to take me away, haha! They're coming to take me away, hoho! Hee hee, haha, to the funny farm, where life is beautiful all of the time, and I'll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats and they're coming to take me AWAY!

Cassidy Clarimonde (Self-Appointed Grand Mage of the Scottish Sanctuary) said...

need to go in 2 mins but just wanted to say -



























































u guys are so freakin awesome










































dont need a reason u just r


























goodmorning and Z_z im off to bed (have school in 9 hours :C

Shadow Whispers said...

hey alana! it's nice to meet you.... is it weird that I actually realy like that song?

Unknown said...

Oh, hiya, Shadow. No, it's really not weird at all. Stranger things have happened, and do, with alarming regularity.

Shade O'Killer said...

I mutter that song under my breath while steering into space... I get the weirdest looks

Shadow Whispers said...

they do, they do. Like my brother for instance... who is spawned from satan... and my cousin who whilst being a baby is a vampire and flame killed him *plots flames demise*
Strange things are often good things though

Moonie said...

Exciting news first: I have formed a Skulduggery Pleasant themed online book club! It's called China Sorrows' Library and it will be AWESOME.

ALSO HI ALANA. It's mooncactus from tumblr!

Congratulations to all thirteen (love that number) winners! Enjoy your swag, and think of me as you admire your posters. This community is very sweet, especially for preteens/teenagers.

Unknown said...

I get weird looks just for being around. I am a strange girl in my school, apparently. (I've just transferred to a Catholic school... and I'm agnostic... It's an...unusual experience.)

Unknown said...

MOONIE! *glomps*

Shadow Whispers said...

I'm so tired... but I can't sleep >.< stupid insomnia *unitelligible mumbling*

Unknown said...

I actually have to get off the computer (STUPIDNESS) but I shall (hopefully) speak to you all again. And I'll be stalking you, Moonie. I will.

Alana out! *disappears in cloud of clouds*

Oh, and y'all can find me at: http://the-girl-in-black.tumblr.com or at http://www.fanfiction.net/u/3043078/Raea_Macabre

Love, Me.

Shadow Whispers said...

bye alana!

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

I'm baaaaaack! *looks around and mutters something about how I'd appreciate a big dramatic entrance*


And Derek, you do realise that in order to send out those prizes you need to sign 78 books, right?

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Plus 13 posters with quotes on them

Shadow Whispers said...

Val! Hi!!

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I am listening to mumford and sons the cave

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hi Shadow! I'll be back in like 5 minutes... My hair's all wet so I'm gonna blow dry it....

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Amanda I'm listening to Rocky Votolato (aka my uncle) "White Daisy Passing"

Shadow Whispers said...

Thats a good song!

I'll see you in a bit then Val...

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I am AWESOME
























AND CRAZY






















And I like snozecombers



















And you are all DIPPERONIES























AND

































:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) : ) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

I am so AWESOME
























And AMAZING


















And CRAZY

Lois Lane said...

Congratulations, guys! (Trying my best to live up to the Golden Gods expectations and suck up my pride.)

No but like seriously guys, you all totally rock. <3 You all!!!!!!!!

*Sugar crash*

Shadow Whispers said...

why are there so many spaces??

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Because amanda's insane. *glares at her*

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

You are all DIPPERONIES














And SNOZCOMBERS













And CRAZY




















And

















:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) : ) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-);-)XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD

Invisible_Fly said...

Val V, you're uncle is a musician? I'll look up some of his stuff. :)

Shadow Whispers said...

VAL YOUR BACK! *hugs*

Shadow Whispers said...

hey fly! *waves over-enthusiastically* I'm on a coffee high...

Alexis A. said...

Hoorah to the winners!

You're going to have a full bookshelf once you get all of the books sent to you. It's not necessarily a bad thing though, but ALL of the current Skulduggery books put together take up a lot of space...

Anyway, congrats again! And as a sidenote to Derek- PLEASE let there be more competitions for Ameriminions. Being out of the loop sucks sometimes. :\

(>^.^)>CONGRATS WINNERS<(^.^<)

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

*Throwes candy at everyone *

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hi Fly! Yeah, my uncle's a musician. He went on tour to play a show in Dublin once :)

My dad and my other uncle are musicians too. I am, also, but not professionally. I play cello. But once I met a professional cello player who said that next time she comes to town she wants to play a duet withh me :D

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

And hi Kimberly! I don't even have a bookshelf... But my mumzy plans on getting one for me...

Invisible_Fly said...

*waves enthusiastically back at Shadow* HEY, how much coffee did you drink???

@Kimberly, I totally agree. There should be more contests for the Ameriminions (but maybe the contest could be spread out to be NORTH AMERIminions? To include the Canadian readers? Maybe? Please?)

OMG CANDY

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

DIPPERONIES

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

SNOZCOMBERS

Lauren Longbottom said...

Thank you, Derek! Now when can we schedule your US tour? ;)

Shadow Whispers said...

that's amazing val! about the musicians and such

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

CRAZY PEOPLE

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Flying monkeys

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

flying hamsters

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Thanks Shadow :D

Oh! And my brother plays the guitar and he has drum set that he plays really really LOUDLY, and my sister just started playing viola, and next year my other sister's gonna play violin.

Invisible_Fly said...

GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS

IF YOU TYPE "DO A BARREL ROLL" INTO GOOGLE, THE PAGE WILL DO A BARREL ROLL!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Flying hamster monkeys

Shadow Whispers said...

uh.... maybe a lot of coffee? 3 cups in the space of 2-3 hours? and then I had ice cream and it wa soo good :)

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Cats

lego said...

hi everyone! *hugs*
I'm am in SUCH a huggy mood right now. so, um...just an advance warning if I start drowning everyone in hugs.

Also, *huggies winners*. So jealous and happy for you all! And derek, thank you for acknowledging kal's wonderfulness, she is easily the most amazing person I know.

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

C.A.T.T.S. XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD

Invisible_Fly said...

*hugs lego* That was beautiful ;A;

Alexis A. said...

The barrek roll thing didn't work...? :\

Invisible_Fly said...

Really? It does for me. Are you doing it from the google home page? Or from the search bar in Google chrome? It only works from the google home page.

Shadow Whispers said...

hi lego! *hugs*

Valkyrie V. - Ivy said...

Hehe... C.A.T.T.S.

I've gotta go! Bye!

Shadow Whispers said...

bye val!!!!

Mar-Chu said...

I SEND DA EEEEMMMMAAAAAIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!

And tested internet connection. Both were a success.

(Still deciding on favorite quote, however)

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Bye bella

lego said...

*hugs fly and shadow*

and shadow, I don't think I know you. Although I might have and just forgotten, in which case I'm very sorry. But if I didn't, *hands shoe of happy*

and bye val!

Alexis A. said...

Adios Val

Min (Thalia) said...

Just wanted to say, before I go to bed, how much I agree with you here Derek:

"The internet can be a cruel place. Just look at all the online bullying that goes on. Look at all the internet trolls who just want to upset people. When you sit at a keyboard, interacting with people you've never met, the temptation to be as nasty as you can be is always there. The internet really seems to bring out the worst in people."

I couldn't have said it better. I can't count all the times I've been cyber-bullied over the past two years, and by people I know, which I think is worse than people I've never met. It hurts, it stings, and it NEVER. GOES. AWAY. But it does fade. Since I've come here to the blogs, my past insecurities and mistrust of the internet has lessened considerably. The people here are so nice and caring, and I couldn't ask for better friends.

Plus, I've successfully just memorized 100 Greek and Latin stems. It's awesome.

Now, I need to sleep.

Buona Notte!

- Thalia

Shadow Whispers said...

No lego we have not met before.... so its a pleasure to meet you! *hugs again*

Alexis A. said...

I really should do something important now like science fair, or high school applications, or some other third thing but it's so tempting not to...

Amanda Moore/China Sorrows, now Zinnia Batty said...

Good bye people























I am so AWESOME















And AMAZING



















And CRAZY


















And I will bake you into a PIE










AND DON'T FORGET ANY OF THIS OR I WILL HUNT DOWN AND DECAPITATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD :-) :-) ;-) ;-) ;-):-) :-)

Alexis A. said...

Bye Amanda.

And I prefer apple pie.

Shadow Whispers said...

bye amanda

lego said...

*hugs shadow back*

@thalia- bullies suck. I actually quite like the internet, I kind of grew up on there, and did a lot of transforming, while I could be anonymous. But yeah, nasty pisses me off. And here is quite a bit more relaxing than the rest of the internets, I know that quite a few of us are able to feel a good deal more safe and secure than usual.

Invisible_Fly said...

Amanda, my friend played the role of Sweeney Todd in his theatre group's production of the musical :D

Shadow Whispers said...

I'm afraid I must go! The bed calls... which is strange in itself since when do beds talk O.o but I really must try and sleep, because despite the caffeine high I am tired... So I bid you all farewell *hugs everybody who's still on*

Alexis A. said...

Bye Shadow!

Oh, we're dropping like flies.

Invisible_Fly said...

*hugs Shadow* Goodnight, sleep tight, BEWARE OF THE BED BUGS

lego said...

bye shadow! *hugs*

also, I don't like flies. so everyone must stay!

Invisible_Fly said...

don't like flies...? :'(

NOM Ominous said...

bye Shadow!

NOM Ominous said...

*sob*
Derek's post made me feel like a part of some big family, thanks Derek!

lego said...

er...pies! I meant pies!

and I like you, as you're not an actual fly. or maybe you are, in which case I'm too impressed that you can type and feign human emotion and speech that I still like you.

NOM Ominous said...

Hey! pies are GOOD!

NOM Ominous said...

Well, I don't often have pie, actually... Agreed, they are messy...

lego said...

I don't have pie much either, as I'm too busy *cough*lazy*cough* to make it, sadly.

Invisible_Fly said...

@Thrust but you ARE part of some big family! We're all family here ^_^

@Lego Bwahaha so you figured it out. You now know that I actually AM a giant invisible fly. Well, obviously there's not much you can do over the internet, but IF YOU WERE HERE, YOU'D HAVE TO FIND ME FIRST. BWAHAHAH.

Alexis A. said...

You could alwayd buy it.

Deila said...

HAHA, Mar, Thalia you won! COOL. Im so happy for you guys, ive been checking Derek's blog for the results every day, sadly I was at a swim meet and it lasted FOREVERRRR!!!!! The only down side of this it, now I have to listen to you two screaming at school "WE WON!!! WE WON!!!" I know it. You two will be going ballistic. But.... I cant blame you, if I won I would do the same thing.

So I was thinking... (uh-oh) i haven't really had a conversation with anybody. I would want to but I need to sleep now. I might be here tomorrow, please will someone talk to me? Or something? Ive read all the books.... He-he I imprisoned Mortal Coil and Death Bringer in my house, but Mar got mad and wanted her books back... :(
Oh and I SWEAR, Mar, I have no clue what your talking about with Death Bringer having "white-out" on it. I SWEAR, you must be delusional or something....

Invisible_Fly said...

I only have pie on special occasions, like Friday.

NOM Ominous said...

fly, you meen the costume you're wearing is light-wieght and invisible?

The-BookNommer said...

OHMYWORD Thank you so much Mr. Landy!
I'm sorry to all of you who didn't win, but you guys are all amazing!
Congradulations to Kallista, Valkyrie V. and Thalia for being such wonderful supporters of this series and helping our Golden God continue to write about Skulduggery and Valkyrie!
*Reads through 359+ comments of adoring fans who just love this series.*

lego said...

@thrust- I know...that last paragraph totally made me cry. I LOVES YOU ALL SO MUCH.

@fly- YAYZ I AM A GENUIS! now all I have to do is buy a plane ticket to canada to find an invisible fly! I'm sure my parents will approve. :)

Unknown said...

Congratulations to all the winners! I'm sort of disappointed I was on hiatus during the contests, but I'm really happy for all of you- especially Octa, Thalia, Kallista, Ivy, March and the others I know. :-)

Can't stay and chat, sorry.

-hugs everyone-

See you!

Alexis A. said...

Hmm, I seem to be the only one on here who doesn't hug.

NOM Ominous said...

Anyone want Canadian pie?

Invisible_Fly said...

@Thrust, WHAT COSTUME? HAHAAHAHA

@BookNommer, hey what quote are you going to ask him to write?

@Deila, I'll talk to you :)

@Everisse *HUG* Bye bye! nice for you to stop in and congratulate the winners ^_^

NOM Ominous said...

If I had any I would totally give it out, but all I have right now is chicken and Hamburgers.

Alexis A. said...

@Thrust ME!

Alexis A. said...

Fooie. I was hoping for pie.

lego said...

and I could buy pie, but then I couldn't eat it, as I don't eat things made by animals. though I'm sure my dog would appreciate it...

NOM Ominous said...

How 'bout a hamburger? or some... uh... rice?

Raechel Hudson said...

Hai guys!!!
Congrats to all those who've won the competition! You more than deserve it =D

@Invisible_Fly - THE BARREL ROLL IS EPICNESS IN A CAN!!!!

Unknown said...

And by the way, Derek, this blog is like a gigantic, dysfunctional family. We all become great friends. New people come in all the time, and the ones that stay become an irreplaceable part of this crazy, twisted, amazing blog family. There are problems and arguments and god knows what else, but it all works out in the end and someday when you've finished SP and gone on to writing ven MORE epic stories, we'll still be here. I can guarantee it, so don't you ever stop this blog, mister. ;-)

Seriously gone now, I feel like such a freaking sap.

~Everisse

Alexis A. said...

Not really in the mood for a burger and I'm eating rice at the moment.

NOM Ominous said...

Things made by animals? meaning non-human, or the Animal-Kingdom classification of "animal"

Invisible_Fly said...

@Thrust I'LL MATCH YOUR CANADIAN BURGERS AND CHICKEN WITH MY BLOG-FAMOUS CANADIAN COOKIES

NOM Ominous said...

Vex, sorry about that... =\

lego said...

well, I consider humans animals. But when I say made, I don't mean "created by", I mean "taken from".

Alexis A. said...

@Thrust Eh, it's all right.

NOM Ominous said...

Ugh, Fly, I HATE those...




BUT THEY CANNOT BEAT MY CANADIAN PANCAKES, TOPPED WITH MAPLE SYRUP, THE GOOD KIND

Invisible_Fly said...

@Raechel, I'm glad you enjoyed it :D

@Lego, are you vegan?

Invisible_Fly said...

THRUST, I HAVE A PANDA HAT THAT HAS EXTENSIONS THAT ACT AS MITTENS. YOUR ARGUMENT IS INVALID.

NOM Ominous said...

darn.

Invisible_Fly said...

GUYS, IT'S BB'S 14TH BIRTHDAY TODAY. LET'S WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOO BB...!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! <3

NOM Ominous said...

Blow out the candles and make a wish!
No stop putting cake on me, OK I'll have some.

NOM Ominous said...

Now your my age!

NOM Ominous said...

sortta

lego said...

@fly- yes'm. but I hate, hate that word. no idea why, I just do.

and bb! yay! happy birthday! *throws cake over everyone*

NOM Ominous said...

pie doesn't have to be meat...

Invisible_Fly said...

@Lego, what do you prefer to be called then? :)

*puts on poncho to be safe from the cake* HA, you didn't get me ;P

Alexis A. said...

I believe I must be off. Goodbye my cyber companions.

(>^.^)>CONGRATS WINNERS<(^.^<0

Invisible_Fly said...

BYE VEX <3

NOM Ominous said...

double-darn. I did't think it was going to rain cake! *embraces falling cake* yum...

Invisible_Fly said...

Oh man, my best mate said that at her wedding, she will order an extra cake and an extra dress so that she can start a cake fight (the extra dress is to change into before she starts the fight so she doesn't ruin her original dress)

I worry about whatever husband lies in her future XD

NOM Ominous said...

Ok, I got Divergent from a friend... must read ...it ... but what about Death Bringer, I'm getting that soon (should have it already), I also have the Hunger Games to read, which is from another friend... URK this happened last year too!

Invisible_Fly said...

I dedicate this page to my best friend, who is having a hard time in university, so I hope him seeing this dedication page makes him happy again :)

Shade O'Killer said...

Wow, a wedding cake fight? tell her to get a tired one so they can be used like frisbees

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