Natalie Standiford

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This book was like no other book I've ever read. I was in school when I finished it, and when I read the last page, I closed the book, and cried. Hard. People that something was seriously wrong. This is definitely one of my favorite books! I love hard Jonah and Bea were more than friends, more than best friends, more than boyfriend and girlfriend, even more than family. Like the book says, there's no specific word to identify them as. Their friendship was so real, and that's what made it beautiful. I wish there was a sequel! But all I really want to know is if Jonah is okay. Maybe he killed himself out of depression?! But I know he wouldn't do that. he loves Bea too much and he knows how it feels to loose someone you love, and he doesn't want her to go through that. Thanks for an amazing book!
-Colleen

I loved this novel. It has been a while since I read a really sad book and this one really hit the spot! Thank you so much for writing an exquisite and emotional novel. My only request is that you write a sequel. I fell in love with Bea and Jonah together and knowing that they're apart and lonely without one another is sad. Even if they don't end up together I would still like a little more closure through a second novel. It was great!

I wanted to write something about How to Say Goodbye in Robot, but I don't know if I can find the words. I adore it. The characters are all so wonderfully human- I think my favourite was Myrna, simply because she had so much charm and substance to her underneath her strange Elvis obsession. The late night radio show also really appealed to me, so much that after I'd finished I turned on my own radio for the first time in years! The depiction of different family situations was wonderful, as well, though I think my favourite moment in the book was when the two 'future guys' disappear from the inside of Kreeplax's bathroom.
On a more personal level, I wanted to thank you for writing about an intense platonic relationship like Beatrice and Jonah's. I've been searching for a book like this for a long time, and to finally find one so moving and well-written made me incredibly happy. I was up all night finishing it, texting quotes to my- well, Beatrice and Jonah never did come up with a word- with captions like "OH MY GOD??!!!" and "I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH". The ending is also fantastic- I cried so much!
Basically, thank you so much for writing this book. I feel like I'll carry it with me for a long, long time, and I'm begging all my friends to read it so they can feel the same.

Hello...I just wanted to say that this book is absolutely lovely. I've always wished for a friendship like that...they're just so much harder to come by in real life haha...anyway, this book made me cry, and books rarely do, so creds to you for such a wonderful and original story.
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Thank you all, dear Readers.
-Natalie
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I've read The Secret Tree and How to Say Goodbye in Robot and I love both of them! They have such intriguing plots, especially How to Say Goodbye in Robot. When I reached the end of that I was freaking out because I hoping that I'd know what happened to Jonah. Like what became of him or if he ever made contact with Bea again. Even though I was sad that I didn't find out, I thought it was a great way to end it. But, feel free to write a sequel or even and epilogue! It was really amazing how real the story felt and how serious the situation was. It's like one of my top favorite books!!!
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Thank you very much, Anonymous Reader!
-Natalie
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I have read this book so many times. I think part of the reason is because I feel the same way as Beatrice and Jonah do with a lot of my friends. The only problem is I cry every time I read it. I always hope that Jonah will return or Beatrice will find him, and every time it never happens. I know so many people have told you to write a sequel, but I really need one. Thank you so much for your amazing writing, you have inspired me as a writer, as I want to be one in the Future as Kreeplax would say. All the best in your Future writing.
-Robot Girl
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Thank you, Robot Girl. It makes me very happy to know that there are readers out there like you. I wish you good luck with your Future as a writer! I'm sure you'll be a wonderful one.
-Natalie
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Hi, my name is Olive. I wanted to know if you would wright more books like THE SECRET TREE, my daughter loved it and wanted a sequel. So I would hope you would consider it.
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Hi Olive,
I will definitely consider a sequel. Nothing is planned at the moment, but it is possible in the future. I hope it will happen!
-Natalie
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Hey this us me again....that was random...I put in my own name instead of your:( Yeah im a clumsy lady:) Anywasy ignore that!!!!

Hey Kieran Scott!!!
How To Say Goodbye In Robot was amazing! I loved it soo much! It is one of my faves now!
I was just wondering... was the ending intended for Bea and Jonas to one day got married, or something like that? Or did you want Jonas to remain a mystery......
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Thank you! I'm flattered to be confused with Kieran Scott. I always intended for Jonah's fate to be a mystery--that's one reason I'm reluctant to write a sequel. I like the mystery ending.
-Natalie
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Have you ever thought about making how to say goodbye in robot into a movie? i garrentie every one would watch it
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I would love that. Unfortunately, it's not up to me. But if anyone wants to make a movie of ROBOT, please let me know!
-Natalie
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Ok. So I normaly don't read these type of books- the realalistic type, I mean, if it's real, why do you need a book for it? Ya, so then I read your book... POINT TAKEN!! I loved this book! It is my favorite book ever- and let me tell you, that is a VERY hard ladder to climb, and this just shot staight to the top! I started about ten last night and read till 1:40am. I only read till 1:28am. I never do that. EVER!! I finished it this morning though- I was sad! I wish I could read more :) But I'm satisfied with the book, it has a good ending. Thats a very hard thing to come by- a good book that has a good ending (that doesn't mean I don't want an addition to this book;)
Hehe- Yours truely,
Masks And All
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Dear Masks And All-- Thank you very much! I'm so glad you liked the book. Realistic books are not the same as real life, and they can be wonderful. I am honored that you added my book to your list of favorites.
-Natalie
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I love how to say Goodbye in Robot! I was just wondering if there was a sequel, what would you write it about(friendship between them, moving on)? and what category would you put the book in Romance of friendship?
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Tough questions! I can't say for sure how a sequel would turn out until I write it, but I think it would show Bea and Jonah moving on and then reconnecting somehow. I would not call the book a romance but I would call it a love story, if that makes sense.
-Natalie
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I Love this book!!! It gave me a different meaning of friendship. Thanks for writing this wonderful book!!!
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How to say goodbye in Robot was such a great book! It made me cry sooo much! Ther book was great because there was love between your characters without PDA. It was so amazing!!!! SEQUEL!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks to both of you! No plans for a sequel right now, but maybe someday.
-Natalie
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Hi Natalie! I am halfway through your book and I cannot put it down!! I'm trying to find something like the Night Light Show in my town but I can't find anything... Are there actually stations like that?(:
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Radio shows like The Night Light Show are very rare. I don't know of one that exists right now. There was a show in Baltimore in the 1990s called Legends Radio: Over Fifty Overnight, but the host died and it's no longer on the air. That show was a big inspiration for the Night Lights.

The closest I can come now to a show like that is Coast to Coast AM, a national late-night call-in show that covers aliens, ghosts, psychics, and things like that. Check their web site, www.coasttocoastam.com, to find a station where you can hear it.
-Natalie
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Oh my gosh!!Honestly this is one of THE BEST books I've ever read!everything seemed so real and you really made me feel like I as a part of the story and I was Beatrice when she was with Jonah.this book was a very satisfying read and I'm glad I got it!the ending was a little sad though,I really think they should've been together,they were perfect!!thanks for writing such a great book it really was amazing!I can't wait to read it again and also some of your other books!to anyone reading this you MUST read How To Say Goodbye In Robot,you won't regret it!! :)
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This book is amazing!!! I totally loved it!!i think it's really cool how you had the characters and how they were different but still loved each other and got to be so close.really awesome book but the ending made me cry!!!so sad!!
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Thank you so much, both of you!
-Natalie
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It is 6 in the morning and I just finished your book! I couldn't put it down at all! I absolutely LOVED it!! I would definitely like a sequel although I liked how this ended. Maybe an epilogue of a little encounter between Jonah and Bea in the future? :) Pretty please? I really really enjoyed the book! Happy writing :)
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This is a very popular topic! Thank you for your kind words. An epilogue is a very interesting idea. I will think about it!
-Natalie
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HOW TO SAY GOODBYE IN ROBOT NEEDS A SEQUEL!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I FREAKING LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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I'm so glad you love the book! I'm not sure about a sequel, though. Maybe someday.
Sorry! But thanks for the love.
-Natalie