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Group Read - White Is The Coldest Colour by John Nicholl - July
Taking so long? It's been 2 days, Ishita, lol!!!! No worries. I was just curious to see if you were thinking what I was thinking. And I agree about wanting to know exactly how the title fits into the story. I will happily wait till you're done. (-:
Just 2, really? Wow. I must really be having longer days on my side, lol.
Dang Aaron. Seriously...? In a book I don't care but I'd rather not read it in the threads, thanks.
I think this may be a good time to change the subject and remind everyone that if they require the updated version of the ebook, they should contact me at nicholl06@hotmail.com. The revised version went live on Amazon on 12, June. Just let me know, and I'll send it straight away. No charge, of course.
We need to decide a time when we can open up the thread and chat about the whole book. What would be reasonable you guys? Can folks who haven't finished give an estimate to when you might be done?
Great idea, Chris! I'm done and have started my review.
Sure, I should be done no later than 7/12 , meaning I could begin discussions on that day.Thanks for thinking of those of us still chugging through!!
I'll be done around the 12th as well. But I won't be able to discuss until Monday, if that's okay with everyone?John, I don't know if this question is being repeated (I quite forgot the questions above), but did you always know you wanted your antagonist to be a doctor? Or did the idea come later on?
Could you start a new thread for those who have finished?
Hi Ishita, While the book is fictional, factual past events lead me to make him a doctor.
Perri wrote: "Could you start a new thread for those who have finished?"Not a bad idea if we kept it amongst the readers as I wouldn't want to take advantage of John's time anymore than necessary. I'm completely fine with waiting though and giving John some time off to recharge until after the 12th if he's still with us for discussion :)
Thank you, Mallory, for your wonderful review, it's truly appreciated!
All night, really? I hope it was worth it!
I'll be finished in a day or so. New thread or not, looking forward to getting specific regarding the story itself.
Everyones nearing completion, do we really need a new thread?
John wrote: "Everyones nearing completion, do we really need a new thread?"No, I think this one is fine! As mentioned above, we can plan on getting into the heart of the book starting on Monday. If anyone needs longer than that to complete just holler, no rush!!
Whatever the group thinks is fine, I've just started ch 31
John, I just now saw in the front of the book where you had already explained the reason for the '90s setting. Sorry to have you explain again. I just started chap 30. Should be finished tomorrow.
Hi E, No problem at all. It's great that you were interested enough to ask.
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John said.....lolI hope my next book will be published in about nine months time, all being well
Its like waiting for a baby to be born John, oh so worth it.
I felt very honored reading White is the coldest color and dived into it right away.
Yep I cringed at the video he was watching, but it needed to be written. I'm a great believer in facing life 'head on' and things like this happen [I am saddened to say]. You've not glorified it, its not a 'messy' book to horrify people, its a story that could happen. I looked upon it as a warning too. That without us realizing we put our children in the hands of lots of 'professionals' out there and never think it might all go wrong.......
You know I just can't rave about this book enough. Your experience and your life dealings has made you into an author, not a writer. Anyone can write, but authors make a reader 'feel' YOU definitely did that for me
ps, the title fits in well with the story, wait and see *wink*
I'm fine waiting. I check this thread daily to see what's new.
Thank you so much, Sue, your comments are really appreciated. I didn't know how the book would be received; I knew it was a side of life many understandably choose to ignore, and your review really helped. I've had some great reviews since, and several not so great, of course, but yours will always stick in my mind.
A massive thank you to Christine and Jean for your fabulous reviews. Both sum up the book and my intentions in writing it perfectly. I truly appreciate your observations and kind comments.
It was a real pleasure, John. Your book needs to be out there.
Thank you, John. That means a lot. I also have to say that it has been great having you so present and accommodating to us members these past days. I think that speaks volumes about your commitment to your writing, to your audience, and most importantly, to your message.
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Kimberley wrote: "Well said Janet! Agree with you wholeheartedly !I won't be forgetting Dr G anytime soon..."
Ditto Janet
Christine wrote: "And I agree with Janet and Kim. I will never forget this book."You are done, too?
Jean wrote: "Great idea, Chris! I'm done and have started my review."What. Even Jean is done?
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I guess I better star busting'.John I have a question/situation to pose for you that I am curious about. Some people write gore and violence and other things that make us uncomfortable clearly for shock value. This is obviously not the case with "White." However, I am wondering, did you have to ponder on whether to write in some of these scenes considerably? Moreover, once this decision was made, and you had decided to make a credible effort to write these scenes in a delicate enough way that would not be perceived wrongly, grotesque or trashy, but worthy of good literature, did you find yourself writing and re-writing the same scenes over and over? And, furthermore, after making your decision to proceed for the good of the book to bring to the forefront to the readers what these innocent victims actually experience, did you question your decision or were you sure all along that you were moving in the right direction? And, finally, am I just making assumptions that I have no idea what I am going on about? (always a possibility)
Hi Cameron,I wrote and rewrote many times. The book now bears little resemblance to the original version, which didn't include the video interviews. I came close to deleting the entire manuscript several times for fear of readers not getting the message I was intending to convey. The rather obvious statement on the cover sums up the book. I opted for who you trust rather than whom you trust, as it is a more common form of speech.
I haven't been able to get on board with this, as I'm currently working hard on edits for my next book. Comment from friends here have definitely put this book high on my to read list, however, and I will be reading it soon. Not looking in again, as you'll all no doubt be slapping spoilers all over the place :~)
Hi Aaron,Thanks for the group invites, it's appreciated. Sadly, I haven't got time for any other groups at the moment. The next book isn't going to write itself.
We're discussing my first novel at the moment. I'll probably go with the same publisher for the second book, but I've kept my options open.
Hi John, I'm still pretty early in the book (sadly life has been interrupting my reading time) but I have a quick question. What is going on with the Dr. when he gets the pounding and pain in his head? Is it because of his overwhelming sexual desire that he can't put to bed or is it due to the "mask slipping" or something else?
You've got it spot on. He's increasingly losing control. His horrendous criminal behaviour is the only thing he values. It's an addiction he can't satisfy. He feels driven to commit further crimes, and finds the waiting excruciating.
Thanks John! I'm one of those readers that likes to understand EVERYTHING that is going on so I find myself oftentimes reading and then rereading certain passages ect. It is so great having you participate in this discussion I can't thank you enough
Thanks Aaron, sales have been better than I could have hoped for in the UK, but things are slower in the USA.
Lots of us on this thread are Stateside, John. (-:
Hi Christine,That's great, I'm really keen to reach American readers.
Thanks, Aaron, it's appreciated.
Hi again Christine, I know it's off the point, but I thought I'd mention that I visited the USA with my family a few years back. We drove from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and loved it. We hope to travel to the Sates again some day.
John wrote: "Hi Cameron,I wrote and rewrote many times. The book now bears little resemblance to the original version, which didn't include the video interviews. I came close to deleting the entire manuscrip..."
Thanks for the response John. Curiosity was getting the best of me on that one.
Anyway I have this weird thing with titles of the book where I need(?) it to make sense or it just overshadows the entire experience of the book for me. I might be thinking too much but now that I've noticed the name I have some ideas about it and I'd like to see where it takes me. I have the weekends off so here's hoping (and intending!) to finishing it by the end of it!
But I'll tell you what- the idea makes me really curious and I can't wait to see what's coming my way!