Yes, it can finally be revealed -- the title of book 6 is DEMON APOCALPYSE!!!! With as bold and ambitious a title as that, you need a pretty strong story to match, but I don't think this little monstrous baby is going to disappoint too many of you! I had a ball launching it at Bath. I travelled there on Friday and had a nice meal with some of my publishers and fellow authors Nick Butterworth, Louise Rennison and Rob Scotton. On Saturday I rose bright and early and went to the Forum, where I did an interview with radio show Go4it, then met the winners of the Bath competition. We didn't have a huge amount of time together, but I answered as many questions as I could before I was whisked away. Then I did my event, chaired by Damian Kelleher. I read extracts from book 5 and book 6, took some questions from the audience, then did the big reveal -- there were lots of excited gasps and a massive round of applause when the gruesome cover (it's one of my favourites!!) and title were revealed!!! I rounded things off with a reading from the book I was working on earlier this year (I'm keeping it a secret on this blog, in order to heighten the impact when I read the extract out live at events), then signed for 3 hours -- busy busy!!!! After that I went to see Eoin Colfer give a talk -- he was brilliant. Then I went to see Rob Scotton -- it was fun sitting in on an event for little children -- I got to baaaa loudly like a sheep, and some of the kids stared at me as if I was mad!!! Then I went to see Neil Gaiman, which was as neat a way to round off the day as any!!! I drove on to Bournemouth with my publicist Emma, then did a signing at Waterstones this morning -- was in the chair for 3 hours!!! This looks like it's going to be a manic tour, so I'm not sure how often I'll get to update my blog over the next week -- so don't panic if I'm a bit on the quiet side! In the meantime, Book 6 goes on general sale on October 1st in the UK and Ireland, so I guess all that remains to be said is, "I hope you enjoy the APOCALYPSE!!!!!"
Posted at 05:03 pm by
Darren_Shan
 |  |  |
Hungate (in the states) November 8, 2007 11:03 PM PST
hey it looks cool
but why so long in the states?????
i just got blood beast and read it in about an hour and a half but it didnt even do the whole read the first chapter at the end i almost brloke down
but i might just get the uk edition now
but its cool |
 |

 |  |  |
friha October 6, 2007 03:49 PM PDT
i bet u darren dont even read these comments cos. if he does he wud reply by email..but i do understand if hes too busy doing other stuff.. |
 |

 |  |  |
Matt October 2, 2007 08:15 PM PDT
Is the thing on the cover the person i think it is as its not what i expected them to look like |
 |

 |  |  |
Sarah October 1, 2007 10:16 PM PDT
ahhhh! ive bin dying 4 d book n when i went 2 d shop after school 2day they sed there was a problem with d publishers n nowhere in ireland is gonna hav it 4 another couple of days!!!!!! hope i can get it soon darren ur one of my fave authors ever n i read a LOT of books! hope demon apocalypse does gr8! |
 |

 |  |  |
a Human! October 1, 2007 09:13 PM PDT
Hi MR.Darren . Would You Please Translate The " Demon Apocalypse " ? I Can't understand It!!!!
Thank You Very Much. Goodluck.
|
 |

 |  |  |
jack k October 1, 2007 05:28 PM PDT
OMG that books is gonna be so awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, where can we find out what the cover is? well i guess book stores hehe |
 |

 |  |  |
Raws October 1, 2007 05:01 AM PDT
Yay!! I love it! I dont know if I can wait to get it here in Japan, but I will!
My hope was to get it today but it doesnt look like my bookstore is gonna call anytime soon... =[
Aw well, good luck with the tour! I wish I could go! But i'm in japan... |
 |

 |  |  |
Natalia October 1, 2007 02:46 AM PDT
I wish that I can grab a copy of the book and read it straight away now!! Love the title, by the way. =) |
 |

 |  |  |
DECBOY September 30, 2007 09:57 PM PDT
Did anyone know there was a darren shan wiki?
www.darrenshan.wikia.com
It's not great, but...
Book sounds great, keep up the good work, and looking forward to the competion winners being announced.
all the bloody best!
Decboy |
 |

 |  |  |
Alison September 30, 2007 07:46 PM PDT
Oh my gosh! its a brilliant name! darren your the best !!! how the hell do you come up with these fascinating book names! i bet its gunna be co cool the book. i already ordered the book. can't wait to recieve it and read it
|
 |

 |  |  |
Kathryn Winstanley September 30, 2007 07:01 PM PDT
Hi Darren:)
Oh gosh I love the title! Its so coolio and I love it... I can't belive the book's going to be released soon! I'm ever so excited! I bet its brilliant! "Demon Apocalypse" What a title! You're a great author Darren, I can't wait to see you again!
Take care and have fun on you're tour!
From you're huge fan Kathryn:) |
 |

 |  |  |
REDAER DNIM EHT September 30, 2007 06:40 PM PDT
Love the title! I can't wait to buy it tomorrow I am wasting no time in getting to my local store and demmanding a copy!
However I am unable to find a cover for it, are you going to add one to the site?
all the best,
REDAER DNIM EHT |
 |