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Thursday, April 24, 2008
And the title of book 8 is ...
WOLF ISLAND

I hope you like it as much as I do!!! It's one of the few Demonata titles that came to me quickly and easily, and while it might sound a bit pulpish and throwaway, I like that about it, and it suits the rough, grisly story of the book!! This title is like Ronseal -- it does exactly what it says on the tin!!!! Wolf Island hits stores in the UK and Ireland in October 2008, and the USA in April 2009. But first there's Book 7, Death's Shadow, to contend with. I know this is on sale in at least one Waterstones shop in the UK, because I got an email from a fan who had bought it today!!! Although the official release date isn't until May, I suspect it will turn up in a lot of stores from this weekend onwards -- so look out for it in your local!!! In the States, meanwhile, Demon Apocalypse hasn't started appearing as early as some of the other demon books, but I've heard from a few fans who've found copies, and Barnes & Noble are now selling it from their online store. Go hunt it down!!!!!

Flew over to London yesterday and went to see a revival of a play called Major Barbara. It was good, but the second half dragged -- it could maybe have done with a bit of tinkering, as it started to feel dated by the end, which was a shame. Today I did a recorded interview with a sci-fi festival, which I think is going to be put online soon -- I'll provide a link once it goes live. Did various bits and pieces over the rest of the day, visited some relatives, and now I'm heading out for a late dinner with Bas and a friend of hers. Tomorrow I rise early (6.30 -- shudder!!!) and head to Hungary for my whirlwind tour. I had an amazing time on my previous visit -- the biggest crowds that I've ever had at a signing!! So I'm really looking forward to this one!! I doubt if I'll get a chance to blog over the next few days, but I'm back on Sunday, so we can all catch up with each other then!
Posted at 07:01 pm by Darren_Shan

Posted by Guy in southern England @ 06/12/2008 06:56 PM PDT
Darren Shan, you are the best author ever.

I'm currently on Bec, and have read the Saga of Darren Shan that was absoloute amazingness.
Posted by Csilla @ 04/27/2008 05:51 PM PDT
I'm writing from Hungary as well. I'd like to tell you that meeting you today and yesterday was a huge, stupendous experience. :D And I enjoyed the interview very much, like Agnes. I hope you liked Hungary as well. :) And I hope sometime in the faar future you will come here again. :)
Posted by Ethan Forbes @ 04/26/2008 09:37 PM PDT
hello darren shan i am a big fan i am working on a website for you can it be a darren shan aproved site email mitchellforbes@mac.com ok got go bed
Posted by Agnes :) @ 04/26/2008 03:58 PM PDT
Hello Darren! :)
I'm writing from Hungary. Today i was at the 'Budapest Book Festival'. I was sitting at the interviwe:D It was really good and interesting :D
I couldn't belive, that i met you :)
thank you, it was one of the best days in my life :D
I hope, you have a nice time in my country :) and i also hope, that you will write about this days:D

Agnes, one of your big fans :)
Posted by Rashid @ 04/26/2008 11:10 AM PDT
Hi, Mr Shan! I love your books so much! I have read Lord Loss all to Demon Apocalypse. I am now in The Fourth Book of The Saga (Bought all of them!).
But Mr Shan, Are you coming to the UAE (United Arab Emirates, Middle East)? You a lot of fans here, i practicly live in the library because of your books!
I am going to start possecion of the dead after The Saga and Death's Shadow and wait for The Rest of the City Trilogy and The Rest of The Demonata!
So Sincerely,
Rashid,
your biggest fan in the middle east :)
Posted by Robin @ 04/26/2008 01:05 AM PDT
are you doing a signing in wisconsin at all
Posted by Gina @ 04/25/2008 08:47 PM PDT
I have read most of the books in the Demonata from time to time at first they seemed like an average group of books but since i read 'Bec' I am totally hooked! I have just finished 'Demon Apocalypse' (after many arguements with my brother over it) I seriously loved the book and can't wait to get my teeth in to another Darren Shan book! So keep writing please!
Posted by Csilla @ 04/25/2008 04:51 PM PDT
I just would like to tell you that i'm a great hungarian fun! I didnt read a page till i got to know your books - but that time i was totally charmed! I read about ten of your books in a few days!! :D After a while i decided to be a writer, and though im just 15 now, im fairly working on it, im writing a long story, perharps a novel. And you are my role model! :) So i am surely going to the signing!!
And i like the sound of the title as well.
Good luck and take care!
Posted by Kathryn Winstanley @ 04/25/2008 01:16 AM PDT
Hi Darren! :)
Ah, great title! I really can't wait for Death's Shadow! I can't belive it, it'll be released in a matter of weeks! Soo exciting!
Good luck with the tour, Darren!
I hope you have a great time in Hungary!
Take care!

From your huge fan Kathryn! :)
Posted by kelly carmer @ 04/24/2008 11:12 PM PDT
YAY. that is a really interesting name!!! I totally Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Matt @ 04/24/2008 10:46 PM PDT
When Deaths Shadow comes out will you be doing signings in Dublin?
Posted by Grace @ 04/24/2008 08:50 PM PDT
i love your books. i found a copy of Demon Apocalypse at my library! i still am saving to buy this series and Cirque Du Freak (also read it all).
 

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