JULY 2016..BOTM: VOID...by DAVID STANIFORTH

[Jimmie]

Mary, welcome to the VOID GoodReads book group. Look for an opportunity to win a free e-book from the author of VOID, David Staniforth. The question will be submitted to this group next week.

[David]

Chris wrote: "Mary wrote: "Just started reading this book and I am hooked"

I can't wait to see the comments you write while reading the book."

Me too. I find reading what people think fascinating and often varied.

[Izzy]

Hi David really enjoyed the book DNS though I live in a really rural bit of Yorkshire now still have fond memories of uni days in Sheffield reading this book. Got me thinking would I have read the book probably not "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing" do people know they are good or bad instinctively? Did I expect a different ending yes but this was s happier ending than I predicted. Fabulous read

[Chris]

Izzy wrote: "Hi David really enjoyed the book DNS though I live in a really rural bit of Yorkshire now still have fond memories of uni days in Sheffield reading this book. Got me thinking would I have read the ..."

I didn't grow up anywhere near England but the good ole USA and I enjoyed the ending immensely to be honest I was actually thinking darker than what actually happened. I like David's endings because this may sound weird but they are not all warm and fuzzy but they are tied up.

[David]

Thanks, Izzy, glad it brought some happy memories. As for reading the book or not, I wonder how hard it would be to resist in such a situation.

A darker ending was tempting, but the ending I ended up with felt more natural for the characters.

Have to ask, what is DNS?

[David]

Good to know you like my endings, Chris. Be interesting to see if you think the same with the Fuel to the Fire trilogy, for me my most satisfying conclusion :-)

[Mary]

I've just started the book and am about 50% through. So far I love it but life keeps getting in the way of finishing it.I really like the you switch back and forth between the characters views. I just hope the end is as good as the the 1st half. :-)

[Chris]

Mary wrote: "I've just started the book and am about 50% through. So far I love it but life keeps getting in the way of finishing it.I really like the you switch back and forth between the characters views. I j..."

That is one of the reasons I like David's books because you get to know the characters good and bad. I am wondering while you are reading this book if have come up with an ending.

[David]

Mary wrote: "I've just started the book and am about 50% through. So far I love it but life keeps getting in the way of finishing it.I really like the you switch back and forth between the characters views. I j..."

Good to know, Mary. I do enjoy that switch between characters myself when rwading as well as writing. As Chris points out, you get the character's own thoughts/opinion countered with that of other characters and then have to draw your own conclusions based on both sets of evidence. I feel this aligns with how we evaluate people in real life, which hopefully leads to well rounded characters. In Imperfect Strangers I take this switching of characters further, playing the same event through different character's minds. If that appeals, and if you continue to enjoy Void, it may be worth a look. :-)

[Jimmie]

I will post this weeks question later today with a chance to win an e-book.

[Jimmie]

VOID GoodReads book discussion team, please see this months question. The first person to post the correct answer in this thread will win a free e-book. Anyone that has not won a free e-book during the VOID book discussion is eligible for the free e-book.

What is the name of the cave that Tom visits with Nicky?

[Chris]

Good question Jimmy. You are finally using your noggin.

[Jimmie]

Are there any takers for this weeks question? This weeks question is in message 111.

We have one more week left to discuss VOID. The VOID thread will be open through the month of August for discussion if you need extra time.

[David]

Oh dear, does this mean I can't even give books away? ;-)

[Rosa]

Hi,
The cave has a couple of names: Castleton, or Peak Cavern/Devil's Arse ( but they changed the last one as the Queen was visiting and they didn't want to upset her) ;)

[Rosa]

I hope not David as I would like to read another book that you've written.

[Jimmie]

Rosa, you are correct. The correct answer is The Devil's Arce.

[Mary]

Jimmie
if no one responded yet...Black Bend Bridge,

[Chris]

W.M. wrote: "I just finished this book. OMG - so good. I'll wait to post anything after July so there are no spoilers."

It doesn't matter since it's near the end of the book. We have been talking about the book in general. In an earlier post they were wondering if Tom was a murderer.

[David]

Sorry for the lack of response from me, I was away for the weekend visiting family. We both have young puppies, so it was not exactly relaxing but it was great fun.

[David]

Rosa wrote: "Hi,
The cave has a couple of names: Castleton, or Peak Cavern/Devil's Arse ( but they changed the last one as the Queen was visiting and they didn't want to upset her) ;)"

Well done, Rosa. A complete answer. PM your email to me or Jimmie and I will send you a copy of imperfect strangers. Nice to know people want to read my books :-)

[David]

Mary wrote: "Jimmie
if no one responded yet...Black Bend Bridge,"

Sorry, Mary. It is the cave that begins to bring back strong memories of the bridge however. Look out for the next question, and good luck :-)

[David]

W.M. wrote: "I just finished this book. OMG - so good. I'll wait to post anything after July so there are no spoilers."

Thanks W.M. such enthusiastic responses always bring a smile to my face and make the effort I f writing so worth while.

I think we are far enough into the month for spoilers to be expected, so feel free to post away any comments or questions :-)

[David]

Chris, thank you so much for your input on this thread, and Jimmie of course.

[Jimmie]

Mary wrote: "Jimmie
if no one responded yet...Black Bend Bridge,"

Mary, thank you for participating in the VOID question for a chance to win a free e-book. I will post another question this week. So you will have a chance to win a free e-book from David Staniforth.

[Chris]

Rosa wrote: "I hope not David as I would like to read another book that you've written."

Imperfect Strangers was good. First one I read by David.

[Jimmie]

VOID reading team, just as a reminder, I will post this weeks question for a chance to win a free e-book later today.

[Jimmie]

Here is this weeks question for a chance to win a free e-book from this month's author, David Staniforth. Anyone that has not won a free e-book this month is eligible for the free e-book. Please post your answer to the VOID discussion thread.

What kind of creature is the ugly doll that sits in Mrs. Gaskell’s Landing window?

[Rainz]

A monkey doll

[Jimmie]

Fafshana, congratulations on winning this weeks free e-book! That is a record for the quickest answer this month. If you send a message to David Santiforth, he will email you the free e-book.

[Chris]

Farshana wrote: "A monkey doll"

I am sure we all at 1 time or another wanted something so bad and when we got it were disappointed because it wasn't what we thought it was and our parents made us keep it.

[David]

Chris wrote: "Farshana wrote: "A monkey doll"

I am sure we all at 1 time or another wanted something so bad and when we got it were disappointed because it wasn't what we thought it was and our parents made us ..."

I know for my children it was a particular training shoe!

Well done, Farshana.

[Rainz]

Thank you ! I got lucky this time:-)

[David]

I believe I have sent copies to all the ebook winners except for Rosa. If you'd like to message me your email and preferred format, Rosa, I'll send it straight over to you :~)

[Jimmie]

David, thank you for offering free books to the VOID discussion team this month. Also, thank you for taking time to answer all of the questions from our readers.

Just a reminder to the team, we have a few more days for the official VOID book discussion thread. I will continue to monitor the VOID thread through the month of August for any discussions VOID comments.

[David]

Thanks, Jimmie, and all who have taken part. I will continue to look in, and am happy to answer any comments or questions :~)

[Chris]

Thank you Jimmie and David for the discussion on the book. Also, David looking to read more from you.

[Rosa]

HI David,
I couldn't figure out how to pm you so I sent you a question on your goodreads webpage. I can access books via kindle and here is my email...purie36@gmail.com
Thanks! I can't wait to get reading:)

[David]

Should now be on its way to you, Rosa, so feel free to delete your email from here if you want too. Hope you enjoy Imperfect Strangers :~)

[David]

Chris wrote: "Thank you Jimmie and David for the discussion on the book. Also, David looking to read more from you."

Thanks, Chris. Hope to have more titles in the next few years. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the fantasy offerings :~)

[Rosa]

Thanks fir the book David!

[Rhonda]

Is there going to be any other questions from the book Void for a free Ebook for an other chance to win a ebook???

[David]

Rhonda wrote: "Is there going to be any other questions from the book Void for a free Ebook for an other chance to win a ebook???"

There wasn't meant to be, Rhonda, but as you've asked: Tom finds a picture of Penny early on in the book; on what island was that picture taken?

[Chris]

What I good question David.

[David]

Chris wrote: "What I good question David."

Thank you. Tick tock, Rhonda ;-)

[David]

I'm elated to report that July saw the sale of my 6,000th ebook. Factoring in free books that's over 16,000 copies of my work out there; far, far more than I ever expected.

Many thanks to all who have supported and encouraged me in this venture :~)

[Jimmie]

David, congratulations on the success of your writing career. I hope you continue to reap the rewards for your excellent writing.

[David]

Thank you, Jimmie. Your support is very much appreciated.

[stephanie, MOD]

Thank you for your involvement, and hope to see you on the BIG SCREEN...

[David]

That would be nice.