He took a taken name and, using that name put himself into the books. He mentions this in many interviews, but has refused to tell anyone which character is him.
UNTIL NOW!
After the release of tdotl, the golden god stated that his taken name is...
SARACEN RUE
kind of obvious actually now that you mention it. Saracen Rue is the charming slightly chubby guy with the wink and the smile. BUT...
That answer opens up another question: if Derek Landy is Saracen Rue then he must know what discipline Saracen studies. so... CALLING ALL SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT FANS IF YOU EVER MEET THE GOLDEN GOD ASK HIM ABOUT SARACEN!
Or you know, something else ;) 😉
Skulduggery pleasant fan book
By Doctor-nye
You are not a real fan until you've read this. More