So I found this:
Skulduggery is just so cool. I think these books would make great films. There are some really cool casting ideas out there, and some of them overlap, I saw a couple of picks for David Tennant as the man himself and I’ve got to say I think that could really work.
Who do you think would be good?
By: Derek Landy
Part of the Skulduggery Pleasant series
Ryan always thought he was an ordinary boy until accosted by four very strange people in the library. Then things begin to happen and from out of nowhere a girl dressed all in black steps in. If Ryan is to survive and figure out why he is being pursued then he is going to need the help of Valkyrie Cain and Skulduggery Pleasant. It turns out that it is not just his survival at stake but that of the entire world. Fortunately, saving the world is what Valkyrie and Skulduggery do best.
This is a totally fun and action packed short story. Skulduggery and Valkyrie are in their element, kicking butt and saving the world. Ryan is an intriguing centre to this installment. A wonderful short addition to the series. This volume comes complete with a tiny story at the end that was the result of a competition. A funny bonus, the characters chosen from the competition are great and I wouldn’t be disappointed to see them again.
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Published: 24 February 2012
Format: Paperback 128 pages
Categories: Fantasy, Action, Humour
ISBN 13: 9780007466788
Purchase: here or use Booktopia link on the side of the page
Finally, after a uploading problem I can now post the final part of the Derek Landy Q & A. Sorry it took so long guys but enjoy.
Now moving into the next part of the Q&A I have to tell you this comes with a spoiler alert about character development in the later books.
Wish it didn’t take so long to get these edited and uploaded for you but bear with me I will endeavour to get the rest up over the weekend.
So I finally got it up, the first part anyway. I will just keep posting in manageable sections until I have done all the footage.
The sound isn’t brilliant, it is better than I thought at one point I did think I may have to transcribe it for you, fortunately not.
Okay so I was going post all the Landy stuff today but it may take a while to piece it together so in the mean time I will say it was awesome.
Right from the beginning he engaged his audience. He was great fun to listen to.
He began by talking a little about himself and his life. He also told some funny stories about his pets before moving into a Q&A session.
The questions the audience asked were interesting and his answers insightful. He addressed such things as character development and a possible Skulduggery movie.
As my footage is still importing I will post instead the information for the book giveaway. All I want you to do is post a comment that tells me who your favourite Skulduggery character is and why. Winner will get this book.
It is signed.
And just to prove it is a legit signature here’s my signed book with the same signature
I also got something for my friend Erin
Now you have to come and visit me sometime babe.
To all you wonderful Skulduggery fans I will hopefully manage to get the footage sorted for tomorrows upload.
August sees Derek Landy, creator and author of the Skulduggery Pleasant books in case you’ve been living under a rock, tour New Zealand and Australia. Here, as promised, are some of the details as I know them to be.
NZ
Wellington
Thursday 9th:
The Children’s Bookshop, Kilbirnie- Public Signing – 4:30 PM
Whitcoulls, Queensgate – Public Signing – 7 PM
Christchurch
Friday 10th:
The Children’s Bookshop, Blenheim Rd – Public Signing – 4:30 PM
Auckland
Saturday 11th:
Appearing on Breakfast TV at 8:20 AM
Whitcoulls, Albany Mall – Public Signing – 10 AM
Paperplus Botany Town Centre – Public Signing – 1 PM
AUSTRALIA
Brisbane
Sunday 12th:
Riverbend Books- Public Event (ticketed) – 5 PM
Sydney
Tuesday 14th:
Pages & Pages/ Mosman Library- Public Event- 4:30 PM
Wednesday 15th:
Shearers on Norton – Public Event – 4:30 PM
Melbourne
Thursday 16th:
Dymocks, Collins St – Public Event (ticketed) – 5:15 PM
Adelaide
Saturday 18th:
Dymocks, Rundle Mall – Public Signing – 11 AM
Pages & More, Gleneig – Public Event – 1 PM
Perth
Monday 20th:
Aquinas College – Public Event – 6 PM
(CONTACT Dymocks Garden City for tickets)
Tuesday 21st:
South Perth Library – Public Event – 11 AM
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