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Many people have tried to stop us. A virus, no inspiration…Could it have been any worse? The Haven Herald might not have come out this time. But, no one managed to stop us: not a computer virus, not writer’s block. And here it is, a brand new Haven Herald for you to enjoy. Let FanGathering be an example to the team making the Artemis Fowl Movie. Never give up, and keep that movie production rolling!
About a week ago, we were hacked. We apologize profusely to any of you who have had to avoid the site over the past few days, or worse, were infected by it. 
Thankfully we are safe again, and hopefully that will have been both the first and last time we ever have this problem on FanGathering!
We have a “Half-russian hacker” to thank for fixing the site. They wished to remain anonymous, but asked me to share this video with you. Thanks hacker!
Hey everyone! darvit here.
If you’re an Internet Explorer user, please read this carefully.
I just found out this afternoon that FanGathering has been injected with some malicious code. This code would basically redirect its users to another site and could possibly make them download some harmful viruses or trojans. All the affected areas include this main site (only this first page; I’ve checked the rest and they are clean), the FanFiction Archive, and the obviously messed up FanArt Gallery (which the hacker initially infected).
The good news: not all users would be able to experience the effects of such malicious codes. If you’re using Firefox, Opera, Safari, or even Konqueror, the script would not work on your browsers.
The bad news: all the Internet Explorer users (yes, that means you!) are affected.
I suggest that you upgrade to either one of the latest browsers right now:
More good news: The Artemis Fowl FanGathering Forum is the safest place if you’re an IE/Windows user.
Don’t panic. Just run a virus scan to be sure, but don’t panic.
I have contacted MichaelM and I’m sure he will respond soon when he wakes up or something.
Please update your friends and warn them beforehand [e.g. through IM or email, etc.], even if you’re not sure if they’re even using IE in the first place! Thanks!
UPDATE: Please send your friends this link in order to inform them of the attack. Don’t make them go to the main FG page because that wouldn’t be too wise. XD http://forum.fangathering.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4859
UPDATE 16-April-2008: Please read an update on our progress here.
Opening the heavy glass door, Butler walks into the dark FanGathering Headquarters and scans the room looking for signs of trouble before allowing Artemis to come in.
“Hmm…Because it is one in the morning, no one should be in here besides a few weak security personnel,” Butler thinks to himself as he waves for Artemis to come in.
Catching up to Butler, Artemis whispers, “The Site Team’s newest newsletter is on the tenth floor. I heard this month’s issue will have a FanFiction theme filled with a plethora of articles and awards. Let’s hurry and steal it before one of the moderators comes to work!”
REMINDER about the Elseworlds Fanfiction Contest:
Saturday is the Absolute Latest I’ll take any fan fictions. If it’s not in by the end of Saturday Night Live (1:00 AM Sunday Morning, US Eastern Standard Time) it won’t be entered. A few things to remember:
[darvit’s note: More details on the prize–delivery, shipping, etc–could be found here.]
Happy writing (hopefully editing by this point)!
–P5YCHIC
Welcome to the The Haven Herald, FanGathering’s newsletter. This is the sixth issue of hopefully many more. Within this newsletter, you will find the results of FanGathering’s Second Annual Awards, some book recommendations, advice from Mulch, and couple articles. Enjoy!
Colfer is just back from his US tour, and now he’s ready for more. He’ll be at 4 book signings at the start of February, and at the Imagine Literature Festival in London on the 22nd.
Here are the dates for the book signings, thanks to the official site.
| Mon - Feb 04 |
Poole - AIRMAN talk and signing Eoin will be in Poole on 4th February to talk about his latest swashbuckling adventure, Airman.Date: Monday 4th February Time: 7pm Venue: The Lighthouse, Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1UD Tickets and further information: please contact Borders on 01202 589736 |
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| Wed - Feb 06 |
Winchester - AIRMAN talk and signing Eoin will be at the Winchester Guild Hall on 6th February to talk about his latest swashbuckling adventure, Airman.Date: Wednesday 6th February Time: 6.30pm Venue: Winchester Guild Hall, Broadway, High Street, Winchester SO23 9GH Tickets: £3.50 (adults), £2.50 (children) To book tickets or for further information, please contact Hampshire Children’s and Schools Library Service - tel: 01962 826660, email: libsexc@hants.gov.uk |
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| Thu - Feb 07 |
Tunbridge Wells - AIRMAN talk and signing Eoin will be in Tunbridge Wells on 7th February to talk about his latest swashbuckling adventure, Airman.Date: Thursday 7th February Time: 5.30pm Venue: Waterstones, 32-40 Calvery Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2TD Tickets and further information: please contact Waterstones on 01892 535446 |
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| Fri - Feb 08 |
Cambridge - AIRMAN talk and signing Eoin will be in Cambridge on 8th February to talk about his latest swashbuckling adventure, Airman.Date: Friday 8th February Time: 6.30pm Venue: Waterstones, Great St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PQ Tickets: £3.00 To book tickets or for further information, please contact Waterstones on 01223 351688 |
In order to make our newsletter the best it can be the Haven Herald staff has come up with a survey for you, the readers, to tell us what you like and dislike about it.
To do the survey go here.
Your input will be greatly appreciated, we want to make the newsletter the best it can be. Thanks. 
/EDIT: You may also want to check out all the past Haven Herald issues by clicking on the following links:
The Haven Herald Issue#1
The Haven Herald Issue#2
The Haven Herald Issue#3
The Haven Herald Issue#4
The Haven Herald Issue#5
Airman has been released at last (Depends slightly on where exactly you live. You may have to wait another week or 2 if you’re unlucky!). We’ve been talking about it for a while here, but you can read a great overall review of it at the Guardian.
In short, it rocks! It’s slightly darker than the Artemis Fowl series, but perhaps even more clever as well. You’ll have to read it to find out if it suits you. 
And from the official site, we’ve just heard that Colfer is going on tour in the US, to celebrate the launch. Have a look at Colfer’s event calendar to see if he’s coming near you.
Has anyone here read it yet? Or planning on reading it?
