Will Begging Help? SM updates

First SM has some VERY insightful info on her page. Her BD FAQ's (I will be saying "I told you so" in detail very soon.) Anyway these are a must read. Go here.

Below are some of the ways people are trying to send our love and hope to SM about Midnight Sun.

9/4 - Ooh this is getting so much hype. Here is an actual article, "Midnight Sun Leaked, Unfinished, and Glorious. It basically asks her to finish it. It is so good.

and . . a good brief update on the new movie scenes, with a mention of MS is here.

Go tell the LA Times what you think, click here.

First two petitions (I have no idea how she gets sent word of these.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Please-Finish-Midnight-Sun and

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savemidnightsun/?e

Next you can send a nice email to this group collecting letters by email to send to SM in one big batch. You send an email to: savemidnightsun@yahoo.com

Then you can go to this blog and add your name to a list of SM supporters.
http://www.supportstepheniemeyer.blogspot.com/

The Lexicon has bigger plans. They have combined with 4 other big fan groups. Go here for details. But they don't involve any begging, which I see as a must here. No respose yet from Ms. Meyer on any of this stuff.

Tragedy - is there a silver lining?

If you haven't already heard, Stephenie is going to stop working on Midnight Sun. Someone leaked her first 12 chapters on-line and so she put them up on her sight. She says it is on hold "indefinitely" whatever that really means.

Ummm. . . .I've tried to pep talk myself out of this depression, but I'm sinking. If she's given up so much that she is willing to reveal half of the book, what motivation will she ever have to finish. WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Anyway the link to her statement and the copy is here. If a site starts a petition of love and groveling I will let you all know.

And let us know; Are you going to read it? I am undecided.

Breaking Dawn Mosaic and Discussion

I would like to use Amy's first, and most impressive post, to start an in depth discussion on the book. Many have had closure and gone on with their lives, leaving Twilight as a memory. But if its still near enough in your thoughts to add to our discussion, please, please do. We will start with the 2nd "favorite" on the list. The wedding. Add your thoughts, both positive and negative about the long awaited event.
From Amy Ladora (a closet member for some time now)

This is my first post and I'm very nervous about it...oh well here it goes. After I finished Breaking Dawn I didn't have too many good feelings about it and so in my atempts to find the good in the book I created this mosaic representing the nine topics I liked about the book...minus the Jacob chapters. I sent it to Twilightmom and she invited me to post...so I guess I'll share this with the rest of the TA's.

Topics

1- Breaking Dawn

2- Wedding

3- Honeymoon

4- Pregnancy

5- Transformation

6- Eternal Life/Hunting

7- The baby

8- Bella's protective sheild

9- Family

Thanks for letting me post

Time to Catch Up

Update: 8-27 - really some good articles here on the movie, if your a movie news junkie.

The movie fanatic article is here, and it is quoting a UK article that is found here.

Update: 8-26 - Twilight Tuesday on MTV here. Mostly trivia. They will be filming some additional scenes, cool. And if you scroll down on the MTV blog, I forgot to add a link to Jasper explaining his hair difficulties It was very insightful.

8/25 - Well school is back in. To celebrate I am here on my blog, a very much missed place during the busy weeks of summer. Here is the best of the news that is out there from the past few weeks.

Since it is so dear to my heart now, I thought you might enjoy this article about the Forks travel phenomenon here.

Time magazines 10 questions for Stephenie. A few more insightful than most interviews.

MTV has almost every question from the SM Breaking Dawn signings, and maybe more. Read them here.

The movie - well I am just waiting, pin and needles for a new trailer. Don't you think there will be another, longer one? I hope so. In the mean time:

Borders has compiled several interviews and the trailers here.
The Kristin and Rob interview is worth watching. And the "Penelope" clip, on the same Borders sight, has the entire Twilight movie clips and behind the scenes footage. The original link I found and published a few weeks ago was missing some of the behind the scenes stuff. It is DEFINITELY worth watching over and over again.

Another Birthday Surprise TM - Enjoy!!

These are about 1/4 of all of the fun pictures we took - they should make you smile!!

Take a look at the next post too...

Happy Birthday Twilight Mom!

Well, this is a very late and sad attempt to wish our beloved Twilight Mom a very Happy Birthday - please forgive us. She did get a wonderful TWILIGHTY birthday (what could be better than spending your birthday week in Forks???), but we wanted to celebrate a little extra. She isn't a big fan of 'talking nice about the birthday girl', but since I'm sort of related - hopefully she'll forgive me... and MA, you'll probably have to choose your own favorite picture to post - sorry!

What do we say about our amazing MA? Lots, and lots...

I know I am not alone in some of my opinions of this wonderful person - especially when talking Twilight and her amazing blog ... how fun!! TM/MA first introduced these 'weird Vampire' books to me about a year ago. I have to admit that I was very skeptical about them - for one thing, who has time to read for pure pleasure? And, I was thinking they might be a little creepy. But, once I started TW, I literally couldn't put it down - sounds familiar, right? I specifically remember calling MA when I was reading Port Angeles...up until then, it was sounding pretty much like a regular book - but then they were actually saying out loud that Edward was a Vampire - WHAT!!! I called her saying that I didn't really know if I wanted to finish it - she nearly drove down to my house (Provo, at the time) and took it away - How dare I?! Anyway, to make a long story short - Port Angeles is now one of my very favorites!!

Well, enough about my silly, getting addicted story - I really owe MA for a LOT of happiness throughout this last year - so thank you from the bottom of my heart!! We've been teased over and over about what TW has done to our relationship - but if you ask me - it has been one of my favorite parts!! I sure have loved sharing this with you - I personally hope that it doesn't ever REALLY end...

HUGE NEWS - THE MOVIE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED

So I have heard that some of you have let Twilight run its course in your lives. So sad. I'll tell you if you are still having Breaking Dawn blues, a trip to Forks will cure you in a heart beat! So for me, the mist of Washington is running through my veins. I am thoroughly prepared for another emotional upset, but rather than waiting until Dec. 12th we only have to wait until . . .
NOVEMBER 21st!!!!!!!!!

Really if you love it like you all have said you do, you need to keep checking in for little thrills like this.

Here is the link again to the calendar pictures, the wallpaper images are pretty cool too. Go to "extras" on twilightthemovie.com.

Stephenie's Q & A's about BD plus other articles...

Here is an article about her reaction to negative fan reaction
and here is a very indepth interview with CBS (pictures of her in college!)

The following is a link to the first half of the
Here is the Q & A session from Stephenie's signing in Chicago, hopefully the rest will be released shortly. I found them very interesting to read, I always like to know what she's thinking. I'll add future links from other signings as they become available!

This next link is from the LA signing. These Q & A's are a little longer, and there weren't very many repeats, I liked reading these.
Here's a link to a Rolling Stone article, it's an interview with SM about her writing experience in general and how she involves music so much with her writing. The playlists seem to interest people on the outside.

A Delightful Event

Now that my post-traumatic stress syndrome has settle into something manageable, I have realized how shamefully I neglected the best part of Breaking Dawn, the party to celebrate it.

I loved so much our dinner, dessert, camaraderie and reading together. Thanks again to Trisha and Jenn for their hospitality, for every one's yummy food and great company.

If anyone has pictures, send them and I'll add them to the blog.

THE AFTERSHOCK

Breaking Dawn - its come, and knocked the wind out of us. In some good ways and in some shocking ways. Use this post and the next TWO to discuss.

"Breaking Dawn" . . . any ideas on the symbolism?

How about the cover, what did that mean?

And the prologue, the significance there?

The Best of Breaking Dawn

Did you love it? Like it? Why?

Where did you sigh, laugh, clap, wait on the edge of your seat, etc?

BD - where did it Break Down for you?

We love SM too much to bash the book. Most of you probably have to come to terms with the tricky parts. In general this is a forum to post your minor or major complaints, with love behind them of course.

As for me, I feel very alone and disappointed to be so. Is there no one else who loved Twilight so much that they aren't broken hearted by Breaking Dawn like me?
Don't get me wrong, I loved the lovable parts. I am coming to terms with the weird stuff, but the overall feeling for me was such a let down. I don't want to rip it apart I just need someone to "mourn with those that mourn."
And I have been accused of liking my own theories better than the authors, but I never really expected any of my guesses to come true. What I did anticipate was to have my expectations exceeded. To be taken by surprise in ways that would be difficult and wonderful. And without question I expected a continuation of the world that took me by complete surprise and swept me away.
I was certainly taken by surprise, that element was strongly evident. But I feel more like I have been dumped off a cliff. Yes I like the final page, Bella's change, and the sweet moments, but it felt more to me like a fanfiction than the surreal magic that was created in Twilight and then sustained through New Moon and Eclipse.

I am also sad that this blissful blogging subject has come screeching to a halt. I thought I would have months of new images, more potent doses of my Twilight drug. I thought I would be dreaming of sugar plums for weeks but they are all a little sour.

Stephenie is being ripped apart on-line for literary quality. So I am sad for her too. Her true fans still love her, and yes there is a huge group ga-ga over this book. But unfortunately poor writing and story telling cannot be ignored. I don't want her reputation soured.

I know most of you can put BD behind you and go on your merry way. Or even more amazingly, re-read it. I definitely feel better now that I have caught up on all my sleep. But let me know if anyone had a heart like mine and cried a little. I did, literally.

Breaking Dawn Blues and Predictions

Many of us have pre-BD anxiety, but even worse, will we have post BD - blues. This is worse than day after Christmas. But we will have the book to savor again and again.

I have my own fears of what I will do without my friends, both fictional and my Internet blogging buddies, all of you. We wont have as much to talk about and I don't know what I will do without it. This year has been surreal in some ways. Nothing I could have ever predicted. So when the Breaking Dawn buzz dies down, and the post-blues fade, don't forget TA, okay? Stop by now and then to check in. Let's plan the Midnight Sun reunion right now!

At least we have the movie and Midnight Sun to look forward too. And of course I know there are many other wonderful aspects of life to look forward to as well. Right?

In anticipation of tomorrow night, be thinking of a prediction that you are 100% sure will happen in the book. Lets get gutsy and lay them out there. You can brainstorm here, but we will talk about them over dinner and dessert tomorrow. If you aren't joining us, give us some food for thought here.

Also be thinking of favorite moments of the series to share. Not the dramatic ones we all hold dear, but little things that make Twilight endearing to you.

I hope to have many more comments from all of you for a long to time come. Happy Breaking Dawn EVE!

Newest News

As one more check before we read, try this article. SM talks about BD, and makes it perfectly clear, if will be agony!

Then her spot on Good Morning American can be watched here.

Tomorrow night you can watch her NYC concert live online. Go to the Lexicon for details. We will take a peek at our slumber party too.

The Latest News

Video interview with Catherine and SM from comicon here. Various comicon interviews here. And here is the first link to a great 4 part interview with SM. Then click on the other 3 on the video page.

Holy beautiful smokes. Want to see the Twilight movie calendar pictures? They are truly stunning. All of them. Click here.

There is always more, but this is the best stuff out there right now. Can't keep up with the rest.

Everyone, yes EVERYONE, here at TA knows the wedding will take place between Edward and Bella. We have never had our doubts on that point. Well as another way of sending her fandom into a total crazed frenzy, SM has revealed a spoiler about WHEN the wedding takes place in Breaking Dawn. If you want to know (how could you stand not to know??) then click HERE.

1 WEEK!

Just had to share an e-shriek at the number on the countdown! Think what we'll be doing one week from now!!!

Eclipse chapter 20 - Epilogue

The torturous chapters. Agony (chp. 23) and ecstasy (20 and 27). Lets represent them both and everything in between.

Eclipse - chapter 9-19

Now that Edward has come to terms with Bella's friendship with Jacob the book of course turns toward all of the vampire turmoil surrounding Bella. Did you gain new insight? Did you read the Legends chapter this time through? Let us know . . .

MOVIE, MOMENTS, AND MORE!

Update: July 19 - I just had the most delightful Twilight Moment, so I thought I would share it with all of you. I opened my mailbox, very uncommon, nothing every worth looking at in there, ruffled through the growing stack (really I bring it in like, once a week), when my eye caught a bulging letter. Insurance bills I figured. Then I glanced at the return address. In big, script, lovely letters it read: OLYMPIC PENNISULA - gasp, flutter, its my travel brochures from Forks. I clasped it to my chest and came to write this before I have even opened it.

HERE IT IS:
For the newest Twilight trailer click here. And if our luck keeps up, anyone who sees Batman this weekend will get this as an added bonus. But this is so you can watch it over and over and over!

Okay the Penelope Video: RENT IT!!!! Or borrow from me until Wed. Here is a link to some of the behind the scenes stuff they show on the DVD, but the actually scene can only be watched on the DVD is . . . WOW!! (its a few pieces of Bella coming to the Cullen residence. It's all wrong, but WOW anyway!)

And if you would like to see some more beautiful photos from the scene in the trees click here. Picture 16 and 17 are GREAT. I couldn't copy a picture, they are blocked. Very pretty.