I thought I would take this opportunity to share a little behind the scene action for Void. Maybe you'll find it interesting, maybe not. I'm also going to throw in a little quiz I made. So here it goes,
1.) Danny was supposed to be in a love triangle with Jaxon and Josh.
2.) Chase wasn't thought of until two chapters before I wrote him in. He was a very big help to the plot though. I was going to just have Claire pull away because Danny was a crappy friend when she was a void (totally not her fault.)
3.) I got the idea for Void in the bathroom while I was putting on eyeliner. I was thinking about how eyes gave away emotions and the idea just developed from there, which is why the cover for Void and Human are both eyes.
4.) Leon's name came from my computer. There's a little sticker up here that say's "Li-ion" and it reminds me of Lion so when I was coming up with names, Lion... Leon. (P.S. I know Li-ion means Lithium Ion Battery)
5.) I almost didn't write this because I felt like it wasn't going to be read because the main character doesn't feel. That's why I created the pill, so Danny wouldn't be this dry character.
6.) I almost changed Jaxon's name to Austin because I kept typing Jacon and it really annoyed me and I considered the name Austin for him in the beginning but decided Jaxon suited his personality better.
7.) Danny got her name from me. My middle name is Ann so, Ann... Dan... Danny. Ta-da!
8.) Rebecca is modeled after a real person named Rebekah, personality, appearance, everything. (hate you.) If Claire and Danny were combined into one person, that would be me. I gave Claire my more enthusiastic side, while Danny got my cut off from people awkward side.
9.) Inspiration for this story came from a story up here called, His to Keep (by...Lydia?) and also The Host is what made me want to do a Sci Fi.
10.) I went back and added chapter 6 because the Danny/Jaxon relationship was really bothering me and I felt like that chapter really helped.
11.) I, no joke, had around ten dreams about this book before I started writing it. I was about to go insane from not writing it down.
12.) It only took me 5 months to write this. My mind was blown with the rate that this was "completed".
13.) I wrote full out bio's on each character, including their age, personality, and favorite colors and foods. (Claire- fruits, Danny- yellow. See how I kinda snuck those in?)
14.) I've never read The Scarlet Letter. o.O
15.) I have read Hamlet and I was DYING to sneak a little of that in this story. Hence the quote in chapter 18.
16.) I had to listen to music for every chapter I wrote. I would go completely blank if there wasn't any music. The Breaking Dawn Part 1 soundtrack was a lifesaver for so many chapters.
17.) Void was almost called Numb or Empty. I debated with myself for the longest time between Void and Numb. I also considered Void in French (Vide) and then Numb in French (Engourdi) but both just didn't seem to fit.
18.) Human was almost called Alive. Then I, again, turned to the French language and came up with Vivant (Alive) and I actually really liked that but decided I couldn't have one English title and then a French title.
19.) The hardest part about writing this was distinguishing when Danny was a void and when she was human. I just tried to be really relaxed when she was a void.
20.) I don't know if Void should be capitalized, like "Danny is a Void." I don't think so because I don't say, "Jaxon is a Human." I don't know, you decide.
21.) I almost gave the pill a name. Reddite (restore), Motus (emotion), Consurge (awake) and many more. (P.S. Those were Latin.)
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NOW THE QUIZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Find out if you are a VOID, HUMAN or part of the GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quiz
1.) Do you believe that you are in control of your own destiny?
a.) No, I believe that something's are out of our control.
b.) Yes, everyone can influence what happens to them.
c.) I believe that you can't control what happens but you can control how you react.
2.) If someone has to die for a greater cause is it okay?
a.) No, I believe that everyone's life has value.
b.) Yes, sometimes sacrifices have to be made.
c,) I believe we should try to avoid it, but if it is inevitable then so be it.
3.) Which word best describes you?
a.) Withdrawn
b.) Responsible
c.) Social
4.) How would you react if you saw a robbery in process?
a.) Call the cops or keep walking, but do not intervene any further.
b.) Do whatever it takes to control the thief, he's a lowlife for stealing the food that people work for.
c.) Do something that will stop the robber but will keep everyone safe.
5.) How would you describe life?
a.) A test
b.) A journey
c.) A struggle
6.) What type of person are you?
a.) A follower
b.) A leader
c.) A fighter
7.) Which of the following do you agree with?
a.) A friend of my friend is also my friend.
b.) A friend of my friend is a stranger until they prove themselves.
c.) A friend of my friend is to be protected until they turn on me.
Results
If you chose mostly A's, then you are a VOID.
You follow and trust easily. You can be easily manipulated but are loyal and trustworthy. Life has little value. You believe you are here for a reason but in the end it won't matter much.
If you chose mostly B's, then you are part of the GOVERNMENT.
You are a leader but you are deceptive and not to be trusted. You can be reckless and careless when it comes to other people's life. You believe in doing whatever it takes to further yourself, even if it means stepping over a few dead bodies.
If you chose mostly C's, then you are a HUMAN.
You believe in doing what is right for your people. You are willing to kill if it means furthering your race as a whole. You assume the best of your people and believe that you are superior. You fight for what you believe in and won't stop until you've reached your goal.
Post what you were in the comments, I'm interested to know if there are actually variations in the results. I'll go ahead and tell you I'm definitely a Void.
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YAY!!! Well that's it. I'm all done. Be sure to check out the sequel to Void, called Human. In Human there are new characters that add to the drama, a whole new Danny, and a twist that will either make you extremely mad or really happy, not sure. Will Danny and Jaxon mend their differences and get back together or will a new character sweep her away? Will Danny become human? Who will win the war, and what lives will be lost?
Basically, just read it, ish is gonna go down.
One last time, thank you for reading, voting, fanning. I love you guys so much. <3
Void 1-20-14