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New Moon Trailer

2009-06-01T11:00:00.002-06:00

If you haven't watched the NM trailer yet, what is wrong with you?!?!!!

http://www.newmoonmovie.org

Twilight lessons

2009-04-08T21:59:00.005-06:00

Hey, I don't know if anyone still ever looks at this blog, but I thought I would just inform you that a new book has been published that might interest you. My uncle helped publish it, so don't buy it if you think I'm braking some kind of code that says we shouldn't advertise on this blog to help someone we know make money. Anyway, you can read more about it here. The book is titled, Everything I needed to know about women, I learned by reading Twilight: A vampire's guide to eternal love. If nothing else, you might like my uncle's review of it and the excerpt from the first chapter. Both are available at Amazon.

P.S. I still haven't seen the movie. But I'm excited that Dakota Fanning will be in the NM movie!

Another possible Edward

2008-12-15T16:04:00.006-07:00

I know there isn't much going on here, but I thought I would share these.

I was asked the other day who my ideal Edward would be. I had just come across these pictures of a CK jeans ad and thought that this guy could definitely be an Edward look-a-like.

Twilight International

2008-12-08T08:30:00.002-07:00

I just got back from Barcelona last night. And guess what poster was all over the city! I still haven't seen the movie since it doesn't come out in the UK until Dec 19. But I fly back to UT on Dec 20 so maybe I can get Esmessence to go with me.

Essence of Twilight

2008-11-13T10:11:00.003-07:00

Where have we been? Many of you have heard, but Runswithvampires and I have been overwhelmed with a business that is so close to our hearts. We now make the only Twilight scented lotions available anywhere. That's right. We took SM's descriptions and created Edward, Bella, Jacob, and Alice fragrances in lotions, body sprays and lip balms.

You have got to try them! We are so excited and doing rather well for and idea that started 6 weeks ago.

Our business blog is: essenceoftwilight.com. Check us out. We give great deals to blog members, right RWV?

Love you all, even you sneaky people who I don't know and won't admit your obsession. Give in girls!

H-Y-P-E-R V-E-N-T-I-L-A-T-I-N-G-! ! ! !

2008-11-03T22:02:00.002-07:00

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

Twilight New TV Spot #7

2008-11-03T21:36:00.001-07:00

Really I won't post many more of these, but the added line from Charlie is too precious to miss!

Video Fest and #1 Cafeteria scene

2008-10-29T22:05:00.001-06:00

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. This is the first of I think, 6, TV advertisement that are ridiculously good. Really I had my first movie stomach flips watching some of the last ones tonight (#5 and 6, hold on to your tummies).

Sigh . . . I think the next poll should be predicting how many times we see the movie in a 2 week period.
I am going to try and not watch to many more because really there is basically a shot of everything. So that is your warning if you don't want to be "spoiled".
Be good girls and leave a little comment after you watch.

Twilight New TV Spot #2

2008-10-29T22:03:00.001-06:00

WHAT IS BELLA WEARING!!!

Twilight TV Spot 3!

2008-10-29T22:02:00.001-06:00

Only one new line as far as I can tell.

4th TV Spot for Twilight

2008-10-29T22:01:00.001-06:00

This one has Renee, and Bella is actually smiling!

Twilight TV Spot #5

2008-10-29T21:37:00.001-06:00

AHHHHH!!!!!!!

Twilight TV Spot #6

2008-10-29T21:34:00.001-06:00

Unpardonable Sins

2008-10-22T21:29:00.004-06:00

So Edward takes Bella up in a tree. It is actually kind of visually stunning. So he rescues an apple in the lunch room. He looks gorgeous in that scene. But in all my fishing through trivia of late, none worth sharing by the way, I have discovered several UNPARDONABLE SINS in the movie. I thought it my duty to warn you all.

#3 - It appears that Edward/aka Robert Pattinson very well may expose his torso during a hike scene. And well, its not very buff and its a little hairy, particularly around the naval.

Uh-hum. Personally, I could "stomach" it (get it, ha, ha) but others have been alarmingly turned off by the photo. And sorry but I don't have these photos and not sure if I can get them right now because they were removed from the site. They are from the movie companion book, which is being released before the movie. Dumb. So I have stopped looking at posted movie shots because I want a few surprises. And honestly I can't imagine any worse crimes than the ones I am listing here. But be prepared for a very different visual on that open shirt scene than previously imagined.

#2 - The piano in the Cullen home is BLACK. This could be incorrect, maybe there are two piano scenes in the movie? But the pictures I saw had a very black baby grand. Grrrr.

#1 - Bella is wearing a tennis shoe to the prom. Yep! UNBELIEVABLE. I mean really people come one. She wasn't a tom boy. A cast on the other, well of course, but a tennis shoe!!!!!!!!! Crap! When I first saw it I thought it must just be for the practice scenes. But nope, over and over in the prom shots, a color coordinated blue ked! FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!

Other than that, the movie should be fabulous.

I miss you all. I should be posting very shortly the exciting news of where I have been these last weeks.

The Final Trailer

2008-10-10T10:20:00.002-06:00

Let's hear it!

Watch the trailer here.

Holy Smokes! These Pictures are HOT! (HAWT?)

2008-10-07T10:42:00.011-06:00

You want to get even more excited for the movie? Throw out all doubts one more time? These pictures are just a few, of many new ones at this link. I couldn't post them all. Wow. Wow. It just has to be good. And how did this prom picture not end up in the Calendar?

Movie Soundtrack is Here!

2008-10-06T11:47:00.010-06:00

I have posted it on the playlist. Some of the songs aren't available so I just added the artist.

What do you think?

Muse — Supermassive Black Hole
Paramore — Decode
The Black Ghosts — Full Moon
Linkin Park — Leave Out All The Rest

MuteMath — Spotlight (Twilight Mix)

Perry Farrell — Going All The Way (Into The Twilight)
Collective Soul — Tremble For My Beloved
Paramore — I Caught Myself
Blue Foundation — Eyes On Fire
Rob Pattinson — Never Think
Iron & Wine — Flightless Bird, American Mouth
Carter Burwell — Bella's Lullaby

Oh YEAH! New movie trailer

2008-10-03T23:40:00.005-06:00

Is anybody out there? Just checking in. My plan is to post weekly but this has been QUITE a week. I miss you all when you don't stop by, or say you've stopped by. Here is a bit of big and little news: (and sorry the picture is so big. Sometimes I am a dunce at these things.)

1. MOVIE TRAILER - available online Thursday night. I will add a link when it is ready. I am going to attempt to wait until Friday and watch it for the first time on the big screen. EEE! I am going to have to chain up my computer all day Friday I think.

2. Here is a website advertising the Twilight trading cards. There are a few images I have never seen.

3. The first official sound-track song, Decode, by Paramore is here. I think I'll end up liking it quite a bit. The rest of the sound track will be released soon. Watch for it here.

4. And the Kansas City Star is keeping up there vigil for news about Midnight Sun:

The link to a very recent article discussing it is here. And then this little blurb was published yesterday:

"Is anyone listening?
We have pages and pages of readers’ comments urging Stephenie Meyer to please complete Midnight Sun.
A spokeswoman for her publisher, Little, Brown, said she has read our story about the leak (we’re honored!). Meyer’s agent has it, too, she said, and will forward it to her “if she feels it would be appropriate” (cross your fingers).
Officially, the publisher won’t really comment on Midnight Sun except to say:
“While no decisions have been made at this time regarding the publication of Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer is currently at work on other writing projects. Little, Brown looks forward to our continued publishing relationship with Stephenie Meyer and, like her many fans, we are eager to experience her next literary creation.”
In the meantime, keep those comments coming!"

I say lets add our comments.

5. If your interested in Twicon - well Dallas is the location. Twicon.org for details. I wonder if it would be as fun and groupy as the signing and Forks, or cheesy and lame. Will we ever know?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILLIKE!!

2008-09-26T07:56:00.007-06:00

When I gave Jill a copy of Twilight she really did not want to read the book, had no intention of liking it, and didn't care for it much the first time through. But because her life-long friend loved it she kept an open mind. And as thrilled as I am that she gave in and loved it, she would be the first to admit she has had a very happy year, due in a little part to the Cullens and associates.

And then the girl that came to Twilight dragging her feet has set a precedence by reading all of the books WITH her husband. Yes her own, better-than-Edward, Paul, has thoroughly enjoyed the joint-reading experience. I even get a little jealous that he has taken my place as her "Twilight Buddy, although he didn't go to Forks. (maybe that will be their anniversary trip? hee, hee.)

I think she also holds the record for hosting Twilight get-togethers. Yay.
Is that real friendship or what?

Of people I admire in the world, Jill is at the top of the list. This may not be the place to elaborate on why and how. Just trust me. She is amazing and I am blessed to have her as my friend.

Not much new . . .

2008-09-25T02:16:00.005-06:00

So much of the updates on other websites are not worth any one's time.
Here 's a few items that are.

Didn't want anyone to miss these Forks articles (thanks others for posting them in the comments.) The CNN article is here. MSNBC article is here. And a Yahoo news article is here.
Kind of a cute article about the popularity of Twilight with older than teeny-boppers, is here.

For actors - I thought these quotes were fairly quotable.

From Peter Facinelli:Your next movie "Twilight" has a lot of devout fans - did that make you nervous?Peter: When we first started filming, absolutely. But I think they'll all be really happy with the finished result. I saw some of it the other day and it's so beautiful. I love the look of the film and Catherine [Hardwicke, the director] has the most amazing vision. She's made a very artistic film and combined it with a very commercial piece.

From the eloquent Rob on the occasion of Harry Potter 10th anniversary: Robert Pattinson (Cedric in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," Edward in "Twilight"): "Does it make me a traitor? 'Harry Potter' was what made me become an actor. I credit 'Harry Potter' with everything else that's come since for me. I didn't know what I was doing before that. I hadn't read the books before doing the movie, so at first I read it just as an acting exercise. But I really enjoyed it! But I think Edward would kick Cedric's ass, to be honest."

And if you are really, really desperate, there is a quirky, trendy article about Robert here, with an unusual picture that fan girls are drooling over. And all things considered, he looks better here than in most places. Which reminds me, I can't find the source now, but Entertainment Weekly is supposed to give Robert another cover, since the original was so bizarre looking.

SM on Ellen! and other Updates for the Week

2008-09-15T10:54:00.004-06:00

Just a reminder for anyone who is interested, that Stephenie Meyer will be on the Ellen Show on Wednesday (Sept. 17th) at 4:00 on channel 4. Will we finally, after 2 1/2 weeks of nothing, hear something about Midnight Sun? I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I will put some things that Ellen said about the interview in the comments of this post. 9/16 - MTV Tuesday has Robert explaining why his lullaby wont be used in the movie. Here. Robert has really grown on me. Not that I think he is anything like Edward, for Heaven's Sake! But I like him. He seems like a genuinely nice guy. Too bad about his song.

And here is a very painful explanation of the "Spider Monkey" controversy. I thought some of you girls would get a kick out of this: (bear in mind the teenage fan-base thought Spider Monkey is drool worthy. Gag-worthy was my reaction, but oh-well, no-one asked me to write or cast the movie. Darn it.)

MTV: Are there any lines of dialogue that make you particularly proud?
Rosenberg: Well, I can tell you this: "Spider monkey," I believe, comes from Rob Pattinson. I didn't actually write "spider monkey."
MTV: Really? Because the fans already love that line in the clips we've seen when Edward tells Bella, "You better hold on tight, spider monkey!"
Rosenberg: That was an improv.
MTV: So is that one of the things where a screenwriter sees the movie and says, "Sweet improv!" Or do you go, "He ruined my script! 'Spider monkey' is not accurate!"
Rosenberg: [Laughs.] Well, what I should say is, "I came up with spider monkey on my own. I wrote that."
MTV: Someday that could be the new "This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" — or something like that.
Rosenberg: Exactly.

Twilight Moments

2008-09-06T22:40:00.009-06:00

Midnight Sun has given me back a little bit of the old "Twilight Obsession" where thoughts and moments throughout my day center around a universe that includes vampires. Ahhh it feels good to be back to my best self. Ha ha. So here are a few of my best recent TW moment.

1. On the same day both RWV and I noticed a silver Volvo FOR SALE, on 700 East between 10600 and 11000. It is perfect. She called me about it and I had meant to point it out to her the next time it entered my mind. By sight now, we can both identify that it is the s60. We haven't been able to tell if it has the "R" or not. If it does well you know what that mean right? We HAVE to buy it. It is only 10,000 so if 5 of us chip in that's only $2000 each. We could drive it every 5th week. Think how happy those weeks would be, and the week before our turn, and several days after. Oooh we'd have to find an air-freshener that smells like "honey, lilac and sunshine."

2. Also like my former heavy Twilight using days, I am dreaming again about Twilight, or having Twilight themed dreams. The dream I am about to tell you is very embarrassing.

Before MS came out, I was slowly trying to get through Breaking Dawn again. I survived the Jacob book without as much skimming as the first time. Then I got to one of my favorite 2 moments in the entire book, Bella' change. Thank heaven for the glorious description of her new vampire self, because the birth just prior still makes me a little queasy. But minds do funny things. I thought my mind would be focusing on the part I liked, the vampire change. My subconscious, however. drummed up a Twilight dream last night that had ME giving birth, gratefully in a very naively undetailed version (but quite a big surprise, since my children are adopted) and then that baby is A GIRL (even bigger surprise!) and she is smiling at me, right after deliver in a bedroom somewhere. Well lets just say it was easy for my conscious mind to connect the dots for the inspiration on that one. Good Heavens! that book is really getting to me in all the wrong ways. Top that dream girls.

the tiniest bit of Therapy

2008-09-04T20:59:00.008-06:00

Still no encouraging word from our dear author. But I remembered a fan-fiction that actually gets fairly close to the mark. No its not SM. No its not as good, but it is good and it at least gives us a good description of the meadow. Of course that is where is ends so be prepared for that as well.

I am VERY picky about fan-fiction that I will actually recommend. This is one of two. The Lion and the Lamb. It is written as Edwards perspective by the famous Alphie of the Lexicon founding fame. When she wrote it, a long, long time ago in Twilight time, SM even encouraged her and checked some of her facts. I read a little of the chapters that begin where the REAL Midnight Sun ends, and it was a little therapeutic. Take it or leave it. Just trying to do my part to comfort the broken hearted.

Okay and I am adding one more fanfiction here. This one makes me realize that really we need to read EVERYTHING from Edwards perspective. This one is also very well done, not pure, but very well done.

Will Begging Help? SM updates

2008-08-31T14:23:00.010-06:00

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?

2008-08-29T11:30:00.004-06:00

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

2008-08-26T15:07:00.004-06:00

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

2008-08-25T11:19:00.011-06:00

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!!

2008-08-22T12:13:00.005-06:00

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!

2008-08-21T17:54:00.012-06:00

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

2008-08-16T10:31:00.006-06:00

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...

2008-08-07T16:00:00.009-06:00

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

2008-08-04T22:47:00.003-06:00

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

2008-08-03T14:25:00.008-06:00

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

2008-08-03T14:24:00.003-06:00

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?

2008-08-03T14:23:00.009-06:00

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

2008-07-31T12:30:00.005-06:00

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

2008-07-31T12:22:00.003-06:00

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

2008-07-28T22:25:00.008-06:00

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.

2008-07-28T08:17:00.005-06:00

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!

2008-07-25T10:56:00.001-06:00

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

2008-07-24T16:44:00.011-06:00

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

Eclipse - chapter 9-19

2008-07-24T16:33:00.007-06:00

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!

2008-07-18T21:57:00.007-06:00

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.

Eclipse - the beginning thorugh chapter 8

2008-07-18T21:55:00.003-06:00

I started Eclipse with the epilogue from New Moon. I like to leave my New Moon a little more peaceful. This will be our fastest read yet, so fewer posts.

Comment here on chapter 1 through 8 - Temper.

Stephenie Meyer is coming to SL on 101.9 The End!!!!

2008-07-18T08:55:00.005-06:00

Okay, a couple of thing. First, this is my first post, and since I am not nearly as spectacular as MaryAnn, I am not going to try to fancy this up. But I just heard on the radio that SM is coming to SL and will be interviewed on the Parker show on 101.9 the end!!!!! It will be on July 29th, and he wants to bring 3 ladies on the show to do the interview. Mostly, it is because he doesn't know anything about the book. So.....I think that we should all apply to be on the show. You have to send an email to Parker@1019theend.com and put Stephenie Meyer in the subject line, then tell him why you are a fanatic! I think if there is a crazier group in Salt Lake, it has to be only the Twilight Mom's. But we have to be second. I don't know anyone who knows this book inside and out like us. So if we all apply/send emails, then hopefully one of us will get on!!! How cool would that be?!!!?

Okay, so, everyone open up your email and send Parker an email, requesting to be on the show! We have to get on there!!! Good luck!

P.S. I just noticed, we are almost to 10 days!!!! I cannot even stand it! Can you imagine when we are in the single digits! Then all our questions will be answered and our torment will be over. 14 DAYS!!

Breaking Dawn Teaser Quotes of the Day!

2008-07-15T23:45:00.004-06:00

So as you know (or maybe you don't), Stephenie Meyer has started sharing one quote a day from Breaking Dawn, up until the release day of the book! Now I won't spoil it for anyone by listing them on the front page daily, if you want to check them out you'll have to click on the comments. I'll add the new ones as they're posted each day, and I'm more than happy to discuss or not discuss them with anyone (unless they start to keep me up at night, then I'll have to stop this altogether). I am going to share the one for Wednesday with you though, because it's not tortorous in any way (at least I don't think so), it's quite light-hearted I think.

Bella: "Jasper? What do vampires do for bachelor parties? You're not taking him to a strip club are you?"

What in the world do vampires do for bachelor parties, really?

More Fun News!

2008-07-15T11:54:00.006-06:00

Twilight Tuesday on the MTV blog has a decent feature this week, if you can take Robert Pattinson interviews. These aren't bad. Click here and here to watch them.

A News Brief:

2008-07-09T14:21:00.011-06:00

July 14 - update
Here is the link to the EW articles. First click here for the interview with SM.
Click here for the TW movie article. Enjoy.

So I decided to jump the run-away busy train for an hour this afternoon. I enjoyed so much catching up on the blog last night, despite the hour, that I decided I needed this happy time during the day. A rest. Ahhh.

I haven't updated much news because it is all getting just a little boring. I don't want to list over and over the Host successes or more interviews from minor places with minor actors and actresses. But here is a collection of worthy to read and look at stuff.

SM is taking BD spoilers very seriously. She has asked all fan web-sites to halt all message boards starting July 14th. Of course the Lex will comply. I'm glad we don't have to worry about any spoilers here. Can you imagine how badly that would ruin things?
Along those same lines, she is going to post a BD quote per day for something like 21 days. I really don't know if I can handle reading the quotes. I need your input here. I mean did you see how worked up we got over the preface. Truly I don't think I can handle reading them. What do you all think?

Taylor Lautner video interview from the Lex. Click here to watch it.

Kristen is featured with 4 other up and coming actresses on the cover of Vanity Fair.

Lexicon video interview with the Wolf Pack.

Entertainment Weekly features Twilight in its next issue. The cover is the picture below.

Philisophical Musings

2008-07-09T14:06:00.005-06:00

Oooh doesn't that intrigue you? You don't have to have finished New Moon to answer this.

So the philisophical questions (if you can really call it that) is:

Did Edward have to leave? Did he? Why, or why not?

(and I know these are pictures of Bella's pain, but there are no pictures to represent Edward's feelings.)

NewMoon chp 23-24

2008-07-09T14:00:00.003-06:00

So since I'm in charge here, I'd like to save the Epilogue as part of the Eclipse discussion. That is how I like to read it. I hate the peace of Bella and Edward being back together, being so short before emotional turmoil sets in again. So oblige me, please.

New Moon, chp 19-22

2008-07-09T13:55:00.003-06:00

All the events in Volterra.

New Moon, chp.15,16, 17 & 18

2008-07-09T00:10:00.006-06:00

Bella Jumps, she says goodbye to Edward, Jacob saves her, she considers giving Jacob the little bit of her heart she has left, but . . .

Alice comes . . .,

he calls . . .

Don't forget to insert the extra's from SM

"Rosalie's news" and "Miscalculation" .

New Moon, chp 4-14

2008-07-08T23:47:00.004-06:00

From "Waking Up" until "Killer"

So that's a huge range, but this is a book to read quickly and to try to get over quickly. The Jacob parts are sweet and enjoyable, the Edward voice parts are to be hurried through before they crush you. So sum up thoughts, insights, etc.

New Moon Chap. 1-3

2008-07-07T10:34:00.005-06:00

Well, I think like many of you, the thought of reading NM just brought a feeling of anxiety and sadness! And of course the beginning, is the worst...SM didn't waste any time did she? But, in getting through these first 3 chapters yet again, I've found that I was more at peace than any other time. Of course the most obvious explanation for that is because I have read them so many times, I already know what is going to happen in "The End". But, I also think that I was able to enjoy more of the details of what went on in this day and half, and I focused more on what Bella was feeling as she thought SHE was going to leave too.

Because I love to scrapbook, my heart was triggered as she felt the urge to start documenting her time in Forks. I can't imagine doing it, because you thought you were leaving. But, I know we can all feel that urgency in SM's writing as Bella suddenly realized that this might be her last few days in what she now considered HOME.

And of course, since we all know the end of NM, you can't help but put yourself into Edward's mind in the beginning. I think that is what helped me through these chapters as well, knowing that Edward was forcing himself - through pure agony - to go through with his decision...right vs. wrong...as he states to Bella the night of her birthday!

Anyway, I know it's tough, but you can get through these chapters...just think of what wonderful pages lie ahead (way ahead, unfortunately...).

Have you seen???/ IN HONOR OF THIS SPECIAL OCCASION . . .

2008-07-02T17:05:00.008-06:00

I know we are all in our 'summer business' mode - planning vacations, family reunions, trying to maintain some sort of organization and structure in our children's lives. But, I know I am not the only person who sees our little countdown timer whenever I log on to my favorite blog, right???

People - it says 30 days on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How can you not be freaking out?!

I am in a pretty great spot in New Moon - maybe I need to make another post on that - I don't think I'm the only one still reading...

Anyway, I just wanted to give some much needed notice and attention to the fact that in less than one month - we will be devouring yet another masterpiece of one of our favorite authors! I can't believe how much I am still getting dazzled reading these books yet again - so many new thoughts and insights...I love it!!

BREAKING DAWN CELEBRATION DETAILS!!

HI ESMESSENCE , TM here now - do not worry, we are DEFINITELY FREAKING OUT! So in honor of this special day on the counter, here are the details for the best way to read that book coming out in less than 30 days now:

1. Breaking Dawn Book Review:

Join TA members Saturday August 2, for an all out gush fest over Breaking Dawn. We are all quite confidant we will have finished by then since we are picking up our books at midnight the night before. At almost 800 pages that is a rate of 44 pages per hour (for 18 hours, if you don't sleep). Hmmm that is a daunting number. I am going to time myself for an hour and see how many pages I read of New Moon.

Anyway that puts us meeting at 8:00 pm. I can't decide where yet, but I may owe a few people cheesecake, so somewhere they serve that.

2. Slumber Party:

Not a cyber party this time, its the real deal. Some of us want to relive our freedom years and one of us is hyper-social and needs to have people to squeal with at regular intervals. But we all know we are going to neglect our families for at least 24 hours. So we are planning a Breaking Dawn "read-together". We won't actually read the book together, but meet and read at the same time and place. We have reserved a beautiful "temple-view" bed and breakfast - The Cowdell House. Okay the Cowdell's is actually Trisha (RWV) and Jenn's (Cullenized) parent's house. They will be conveniently out of town that Friday night/Saturday. So anyone is welcome to join as long as you don't mind slumber -party style. You will be free to seclude yourself as much as possible. We'll just meet every so often to scream or cry together or whatever is required. Oh and the breakfast will be pot-luck. (We chose this location for the price/ - free. Well we thought we could kick in a little and give Trisha's parents a dinner out as a thank you). More details on this date to come as well!!!

Top 10 - #6 and #5

2008-06-30T00:13:00.006-06:00

It's actually so hard to post these one at a time that it is nice to have to catch up and do two.

So of all the difficult, painful, moments in the books, so far (I'm sure we have much more agonizing to do in BD) here are my next finalists:

#6 - Edward suffering in Volterra from Jane's power

and even harder for me to read (although the order fluctuates)

#5 was a tie -

Bella finding the meadow in New Moon
Edward being there for Bella the night she told Jacob good-bye.

Okay, enough of the painful stuff. Lets move on to the best, most wonderful, or beautiful, or sizzling, or all of the above moments in the books.

#6 - The final meadow scene in Eclipse. Bella's decision is finally made, Edward says:

"I love you, I want you, right now" (didn't even have to look that quote up). What could be better?

Unless you remember

#5 - The scene at Edwards piano:

Even a hopeless romantic can hardly comprehend what an astoundingly precious moment that must have been. And don't forget after he plays for her, and performs her inspired song, he tastes one of the tears she sheds. I don't know, can I come up with 4 moments better than that?

A LITTLE GAME - savoring Twilight

2008-06-24T10:59:00.005-06:00

So before we (I) move on to New Moon, here is a last look at Twilight. A little game. Who can be the first one to put the chapter titles in order?

The actual order is:

first sight

open book

phenomenon

invitations

blood type

scary storied

nightmare

port angeles

theory

interrogations

complications

balancing

confessions

mind over matter

the cullens

carlisle

the game

the hunt

goodbyes

impatience

phone call

hide-and-seek

the angel

an impasse

an occasion

Chapter 23, 24 and the Epilogue

2008-06-24T09:53:00.004-06:00

Some profound moments in these chapters:

Don't forget to insert the "Prom Remix" into the epilogue. Actually read the remix first and then the epilogue straight through. That's my recommendation.

Chapter 18-22

2008-06-24T09:49:00.004-06:00

The "real" vampires enter the picture. It's best not to stop reading from this point on.
Now much to say here, except intense, and truly scary.
Anything strike you?

Happy Birthday Jillybean!

2008-06-21T10:57:00.004-06:00

If I am not mistaken, today is Jillybean's birthday.

So leave your happy wishes for her here. I will just say thanks for introducing me to this blog. I appreciate your quiet insight and the music you've shared. I am glad to have gotten to know you better here. Thanks for putting up with those of us who are more exuberant than you in our obsession. Here's wishing you many great Twilight moments today.

- Cydne (that's BFB everyone)

Mary Ann/ TM here: Jill is one of our long time members and we wouldn't be the same without her. Her fun-loving nature adds to every situation she is in. Hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY

(oh and why is he here? Because Jillybean is the captain of Team Jacob. Oh wait, there is no team Jacob. So lets say Jill is the captain of the "be just a tiny bit more sympathetic to Jacob, even though we all love Edward more" team. AWB is co-captain.)

And this guy, well next to Edward, oh and her DH of course, I think he is her next favorite. Jill LOVES the Utah Jazz and she wears Kyle's jersey. Of course her very handsome DH is quite the basketball coach, but anyone would love to have Jillybean as their fan. Your awesome!

BRONZE HAIRED BOY TURNS 107

2008-06-20T14:09:00.013-06:00

How many of you realized today is Edward Anthony Mason Cullen's birthday?

I didn't even but thank you Lexicon.

(most beautiful drawing I have ever seen of him)

So their site has started a list of 107 things we love about Edward. Lets make our own.

(closest thing to our real Edward)

And really if anyone reading this claims themselves to truly be a Twilight fan, this is the kind of post where you walk the walk, or whatever anecdote fits. How can you NOT leave a comment here and claim to love Twilight, in particular, EDWARD.

Edward's

body

double

(same

guy)

And of course our

Movie Edward:

News Bits

2008-06-19T16:42:00.004-06:00

The best piece of news is from MTV Twilight Tuesday. My recommendation for enjoying it:

First go to the article here. Before you flip out about the lame dialog, watch the MTV video on the same page, or click here. Then there is this clip of the MTV filming the scene without narration. It's good and difficult at the same time. It's exciting to see a little more of the movie and difficult because it's weird, but good.

Oh and the Cullen Crest- okay I can live with it. Here is what the symbols mean (although not from an official source)

Lion - Dauntless courage
Hand - Pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice
Shamrock - Perpetuity
Chevron - Protection; Builders or others who have accomplished some work of faithful service

What else? Oh, a GREAT interview with the movie producer here.

I'm Ready, LETS GO TO FORKS!!!

2008-06-17T10:38:00.005-06:00

If I can get tickets to Stephenie Meyer's Seattle signing, then I am on my way there for a Birthday trip. The signing is August 12, my B-day is close to that, so my hubby really can't say no. So anyone interested, heads up. The signing tickets go on sale Saturday morning.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Chapter 15,16, and 17

2008-06-16T01:41:00.006-06:00

Your favorite moments from these chapters . . .

Some questions for discussion:

15 - your impressions of the house?
16 - Carlisle's story, the significant parts?
Edward's room . . . good stuff!

17 - your impressions of baseball, Esme's story, how do you feel when the other Vampires enter the story?

Engagement Day - June 13 - Honeymoon?

2008-06-13T23:28:00.009-06:00

Hello me. I'm finally back. (where is busy everyone else these days?) I miss my Twilight moments so much. In fact I didn't even realize that today celebrates Bella and Edwards engagement, (sad sigh). Luckily though I noticed it before it was to late .

To commemorate, there is a wedding poll and this post is for guesses on the location of the honeymoon Edward is surprising Bella with. Mmmmm. (would be more perky but too tired).

Where do you think Edward will take Bella?

And what do you think of this replica of Bella's ring that is for sale online?

Top 10 - #7

2008-06-10T22:45:00.006-06:00

When it rains it pours for yours truly. When I have a second I really have to play catch up. Don't get overwhelmed that there are 4 new posts, kay?

#7 - most painful moment in the Twilight series for TM:

When Bella witnesses the Volturi feeding. Shivers, uck!

"Then I understood. The noise was me.

The ripping sound was the sobs coming from my chest. That's what was shaking me."

# 7 - most beautifully emotional moment in Twilight series for TM:

When Bella gets close enough in Volterra to see Edward. Even though she is running to save his life and forfeit her own, that moment she sees him just bursts my heart every time.

"I'd never seen anything more beautiful -- even as I ran, gasping and screaming,

I could appreciate that.

And the last seven months meant nothing.

And his words in the forest meant nothing.

And it did not matter if he did not want me.

I would never want anything but him,

no matter how long I lived."

Musical Expression

2008-06-10T17:09:00.005-06:00

How well do you know your Twilight friends? Could you identify their thoughts and feelings through music? Well give it a try. The playlist on the blog is currently playing all (but one) of SM's playlist for the book. I have added a couple of extra songs as well that are just too good not to include. As you are listening to the songs, comment on this post as to what part of Twilight you think the song represents. Some of the answers I have from SM herself, some seem obvious but our opinions will have to do. I cannot tell you what a profound experience collecting these songs over the last 6 months has been. You feel Bella and Edwards experiences even more deeply than you can with just reading the words. So that is really saying something.

Tip: I don't just sit here and listen to music all the time. But I play the list while I am working on the computer or close by. I'll even bring projects in closer proximity to my computer so that I can listen more often. I wish it was in my kitchen. I think I would do more dishes that way. I often google the words too, and am amazed at how they fit.

This would be a great activity for those who read ahead but want to stay in the Twilight mood. I wish I could burn everyone a C.D. but those darn copyrights prevent me from doing it.

Once we have guessed the songs, I will probably add many more that we and other fans have suggested also fit the Twilight mood.

I really hope some of you will choose to play. See you in the comments.

Dazzled Daily - June

2008-06-09T23:59:00.003-06:00

So, we haven't done one of these posts in a while, but I figure now that many of us are reading again, there might just be a greater chance of Twilight Moments happening to us. I know that I've had a few Twilight characters star in my dreams a couple times over the last week or so. There's nothing like that feeling you get when you're actively reading. So please share if you have anything!

News of the Week

2008-06-09T23:15:00.007-06:00

From the Publisher, HERE is the latest on SM's Breaking Dawn Tour.

BREAKING DAWN TOUR! WOW!
Only 4 venues and the singer from Blue October is touring with her.
Read the details here. I will post a Blue October song later.

Also I forgot to post this and it is very intersting. Read about a really probable theory as to why SM chose Aug. 2nd for the release of this final book.

Here is an interview with Sarah Clarke.

A video interview from the Lexicon with Kristen Stewart on the set.

Chapter 13 and 14

2008-06-06T22:26:00.006-06:00

Chapter 13: Nothing like this has ever been written before.

How did it strike you? Were you scared?

Was it the most intense moment of their relationship?

Chapter 14: Are there words?

(I have been saving this picture for this chapter and I almost forgot it)

Chapter 10, 11, and 12

2008-06-05T22:05:00.008-06:00

Twilight group read:

Well these chapters are amazing! Does anyone have anything to say about them besides how does Bella even make it one step with Edward looking like that? (just kidding of course any on- looking DH's. There is much more substance to these books than Edward's build, right girls?)

If anyone possibly doesn't remember the source of this picture, this is what Stephenie had in mind when she described Edward's attire for the hike.

This outtake goes with chapter 11. It's called Badminton.

I couldn't help it...

2008-06-05T08:23:00.002-06:00

I hope you all don't mind that I used precious posting space for this personal experience - but I really couldn't help it!

I SAW IT!!! I SAW IT!!! I SAW IT!!! I SAW IT!!!

I officially saw the real life, wide screen, absolutely amazing TWILIGHT TRAILER!!! I was sitting in a late movie - Narnia, and all of a sudden there appears the "Summit" logo - my friend and I (a closet TWaholic) nearly almost squealing - yes squealing - death gripped each other's arms. I realized at the end, that I had held my breath almost the whole time. Even though I have seen this 20+ times on my computer screen - it sure was better than I ever thought possible there in the theater. I really had to stop myself from screaming several times through it, and NOT clapping like a teenage girl after it was done!!! The theater wasn't very full - but you really could feel the electricity it brought from everyone's reactions - mostly women, turning to their significant other's and commenting! So, AAAHHHH, I was officially swept away!! - maybe dazzled?! At least left very breathless!!

Top 10 - number 9 and 8

2008-06-02T23:24:00.010-06:00

I missed an entire week ladies. That is sad, sad, sad.

My worst Twilight Moments:
#9 - Charlie hating Edward. I know its justified but I can't stand it. Will Charlie ever be able to understand how much Bella really means to Edward?

#8 - Bella jumping of the cliff. I never thought she would die, but her pain was so searing during all of New Moon and her thoughts in the water culminated that pain.

My Best Twilight Moments:
#9 - "I was that boy". "If I had found you, there isn't a doubt in my mind how I would have proceeded. I was that boy, who would have --- gotten down on one knew and endeavored to secure your hand. I would have wanted you for eternity, even when the word didn't have quite the same connotations." No explanation needed here, right?

#8 - Jeep Kiss. This kiss is higher on my list than the "kidnapped" kiss because their feelings are still so new, so potent! The jeep kiss is surely one of, if not THE hottest kiss in the series. Turn up the air conditioning people.

Movie Update for June 2

2008-06-02T11:45:00.005-06:00

6/3 - Here is a longer interview from the MTV "Larry". Roberts is almost normal. Its fun to watch.

So here is the supposed "first completed movie scene" although it didn't look complete to me. Its actually a little choppy but at this point, WHO CARES? Its Twilight, so we love it!.

Also here is a link to pictures of Kristen and Rob at the MTV awards.
And here are some silly videos of Rob but the one about his outfit is hysterical, since we are so attuned to his attire. Kristen and Rob a couple? is here, Rob's wardrobe improvement is here. He really is kind of a geeky English guy. One more reason I am convinced he has a crush on Kristen (who I heard has a boyfriend) is in this 17 magazine article. Its very short.

And here are some silly MTV questions for the cast (this one is about a week old, so you may have seen it.)

This is a Lexicon video interview with the movie producer. Kind of interesting.

Enjoy.

Breaking Dawn

2008-05-31T11:07:00.020-06:00

I'm so relieved. IT'S HERE! IT'S WONDERFUL!

Thoughts on the cover?

Thoughts on the preface ?(see below)

Thoughts on the chapter?

Oh and here is the car: Go and read this link about it. Pay attention to the first line. Hillarious!

Guess what? Some wonderful person typed out the entire chapter. So if you don't want to wait to own a copy, take a look. I skimmed it and it looks right to me. Yeah, now Ruth can read it too!!!

Move News - AHHHHH!

2008-05-30T16:55:00.005-06:00

Notice that was a shorter Ahhhhh! then some. So this is cool, but not fall of your chair cool, but very cool. So I haven't had time to keep things up to date, with one of my busiest weeks EVER! But Sunday night we will get to see an entire movie clip from MTV. They are showing it as part of their MTV awards night. So by later Sunday evening it will be on line. Well this is a preview to the clip. Very cool. It's just photo stills, but:

WOW!

I'll post the link to the movie clip Sunday night. So check back.

This is a test . . . Breaking Dawn chapter 1

2008-05-29T00:17:00.004-06:00

Whenever there are long periods of blog inactivity (which was more last week than this week) I start to wonder if I need to keep adding info on the blog for others. I keep myself happily up to date daily (which sometimes takes minutes and other times hours, but its my hobby, so I relish the time), but of course keeping everyone else up to date is my pleasure, if needed.

When RWV and I first started TwilightersAnonymous we joked about how different people react to Twilight as a fan. Everyone has different levels of addiction need. The two of us are on the highest level, needed almost daily fixes. Others can enjoy Twilight with weekly doses, still others even less. So this post is for those fanatical enough to be counting down the days, hours, minutes until Breaking Dawn chapter one is in our hands. The test: are you fan enough to need it?

Saturday, May 31st, 9:00 am. - RWV and I will pick up my Special Edition Eclipse with the first chapter of Breaking Dawn. We expect to be at the Village Inn at Southtowne Mall by 9:20.

Anyone who would like to read the chapter along with us, meet us there. An RSVP in these comments would let us know how big of a table we need.

Obviously if you respond to this post, you are fan enough. For fun, read my first comment. These were the levels of fan commitment I used to send my friends when they asked us about our Twilight fan club. And as always, don't take me too seriously.

Chapters 7,8, and 9

2008-05-27T10:52:00.010-06:00

Comments on these chapters:

Chaper 4,5,6

2008-05-27T10:51:00.001-06:00

Thoughts on these chapters.

Breaking Dawn teaser?

2008-05-26T22:54:00.009-06:00

Hi there, my sister sent me an email with the supposed cover of Breaking Dawn (which we'll confirm on May 31st), and on the poster it has a brief conversation. I am not going to share the picture, per request from MA (does she have self control or what?), but I am going to share the lines that are printed on it. Make of it what you will, but it's already starting to drive me crazy, I can only imagine how I will feel after we get to read the first chapter of BD on Saturday! So here goes:

"Don't be afraid," I murmered.
"We belong together."
I was abruptly overwhelmed by the truth of my own words.
This moment was so perfect, so right,
there was no way to doubt it.
His arms wrapped around me,
holding me against him....
It felt like every nerve ending in my body was a live wire.
"Forever," he agreed.

So, of course I know what I hope it might be referring to, but who knows! Love to hear what anyone else might think! Thanks for the heads up Cullenized!

My Trip to Forks

2008-05-25T19:06:00.003-06:00

Hi everyone! My name is Joy, I am a mom of two kids, and a fanatic about all things Twilight, like all of you kindred spirits on this blog. I have been reading and enjoying your site for some time now, but this is my first time posting. I am so excited about re-reading all the books together and discussing, and I am following along with all of you. Anyway, my sisters and I made a pilgrimage back to Forks, Port Angeles, and La Push last November, and I thought you might be interested in seeing the pictures! I am the person in the brown coat.

All in all, it was such a fun trip! Especially to go with my sisters and mom, so we could be silly and laugh together the whole time. I would recommend not going in November, but then, it is Forks, so you probably wouldn't have good weather any time of the year!

TW Movie Poster

2008-05-24T11:23:00.003-06:00

Has nobody else seen the movie poster? And if you have, why haven't you mentioned it? I was so excited to see it yesterday at Jordan Commons! Maybe I'm over-reacting because we have seen the preview and all that but come on! For some reason seeing the movie poster makes it seem so real. Like it's really happening. And we are going to be able to sit in those theater seats and eat popcorn and see our favorite story brought to life. It is way too exciting!

Group Read: Midnight Sun Chapter One

2008-05-22T21:48:00.004-06:00

Midnight Sun chapter one - is an amazing experience. Try it side by side with Twilight chapter one. Read Edwards thoughts and reactions along with Bella's. You will be blown away!

Then tell us all about your experience here.

Group Read: Chp 1 -2

2008-05-22T00:53:00.008-06:00

Any thoughts on the scripture?

I know we can't keep going back to the first time we read, but what did you think of the preface? And now knowing the end, really the preface is a thought we don't hear Bella have later in the book.

Chapter 1

Alicewannabe noticed so much foreshadowing. Did you?

I want to know what your impression of Bella is at this point. What do you think of her reasons to come to Forks? Can you feel those uncomfortable, newest girl in school feelings? Has SM captured you yet?

Music for this chapter is "Why Does it Always Rain on Me." You can listen to it on the blog I-pod. Here is a link for the lyrics.

Chapter 2

What are your favorite parts from Bella's first real encounter with Edward?

Music for Chp. 2: "I'm not okay", by My Chemical Romance,

Does it fit?

Warning: this song gets pretty hard. Its from SM's play list, but it does tell you more deeply about Bella's emotions than she might be letting on. Also this link is an edited version. It edits out one word, but I advise this version. I also recommend not getting too creeped out by the picture of the band. Yak.

Chapter 3

Comment on anything you noticed, loved, made you think, etc.

In particular

What are your impressions on Charlie, and he and Bella's relationship
Edward has so many varied interactions with Bella in this chapter. What were your impressions.
Besides the accident, which is of course, pivotal, I think one other significant even happens in this chapter. This is the night she starts dreaming of Edward. What do you think of Bella's many vivid dream? Are they significant?

You know you are addicted to herion... I mean TW when,,,

2008-05-21T16:17:00.003-06:00

I just got back from a cruise to Mexico,,,, Of course I carried all 3 TW books as well as the host, along with my shoes cuz my suitcase was too heavy... but that is a different story.

SO, you know you are addicted to TW when....

Instead of enjoying the sites and entertainment on the ship, I was too busy almost tripping down the stairs trying to see if the books that people were reading were TW... not only once, but many times.

you are in Cabo San Lucas looking at a menu in spanish and you don't understand anything,,, but you see "vampiros" on the menu and you don't care what it is, you have to order it. (it was actually very good and we ordered more)

You FREAK out in Mazatlan cuz you finally see a volvo (it has been like 4 days ya know) and that volvo is a tractor,,, but you are SO excited anyway.

You are on a truck... actually the back of a truck with 14 other people and even though you have 3rd degree burns on your arm and finger from the rope on the zip line, all you care about it making sure that EVERYBODY with you knows all about TW and how they HAVE to read it.

You donate your Twilight book to the ships library, because they don't have it there and you MUST share this with everybody possible.

You get into TW trivia debates with your sister and you have book in hand to prove her wrong, when you should be out dancing (you are on vacation, you know!)

You make a TW shrine on your nightstand with all your TW books and the host, making sure that nothing else is on there that could possible move the perfect way you have set up the books.

You shop for topaz or heart shaped crystals at the shops on the ship as well as the stores on land.

You are on a 600 foot zipline, 80 feet in the air and you can almost feel that Edward is with you the whole time (SO much fun!!)

Yup, I am addicted!!!!

What's New?

2008-05-20T23:35:00.008-06:00

As is Forks - When it rains, it pours.

I have added so many posts today. This may be how it goes for the next few weeks. So don't get overwhelmed. Just check out one a day or something. Everyone has been very busy so we haven't seemed to need our updates as much. I'll keep posting them if you need the diversion.

*Quotes will be easy so I don't know if I will have a post to guess them in.
*Keep your ears open for more new music.
*Watch for the "reading schedule"
*Movie News
*Our experience at SM's signing
*and fluff along the way.

Coming up next Saturday, May 31st, the Eclipse Special Edition is released. This will include the cover of Breaking Dawn and the first chapter of Breaking Dawn. I pre-ordered my copy ages ago. Some of us are going to get together to read it together that morning. Around 9:30. More details to follow soon. If you aren't that fanatical then put yourself on the list to borrow it. Even though I know it will leave us hanging, something like "and I started down the stairs to make Edward mine forever, when a loud crash made me slip on my gown and twist my ankle." And then nothing. I just know it will be a cliff hanger like the beginning of New Moon.
OH WELL! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!

And if anyone finds any more spare time, ha! I know, I could use some feedback on these discussion links; Jacob's future and my latest Bella for Vampire theory (some of you have already seen this one.)

Reading Twilight Together

2008-05-20T23:32:00.002-06:00

Well everyone is VERY BUSY. So I am going to wait until I hear from a few of you before we start the official read-together. I am some how hesitant to start myself. I don't want such a good thing to be over to soon. But I want to take my time too. Or else read if ravenously and then go back and take my time.

Are you ready?

First Impressions

2008-05-20T11:25:00.009-06:00

Until we start reading the books together, I have a question:

How did you react to Twilight the first time you read it? Were you one of those people that took a while to figure out Edward or like me who locked on to the pages of that book like a vice from the minute he said, "Hello,"?

For me it was a surreal experience. I wish I could remember even more so that I could paint a more vivid picture, but here are some impressions still with me. I would love to see a picture of myself reading it because the stunned look on my face, page after page can't be duplicated. It was a once in a life-time experience. I remember sitting for hours at my kitchen table, transfixed. Sometimes looking up and around my silent house just to see if anyone was possibly watching my unexplainable reactions, facial and verbal, to this book. There are so many emotions drawn out of you in the reading process. Depression, nervousness, fear, anxiety, excitement, desire, longing, elation, horror, relief, too name a few. And they are hurled so rapidly, that you really don't have time to react so you just keep reading. And then your subconsciousness keeps your mind constantly focused on these emotions and the visions accompanying them. Whether awake or asleep I almost couldn't think of anything else.

I remember the day I started the book, staying up late the night before Back to School night.to work on a poster. But I couldn't work on it because I was reading Twilight. Every once in a while I would look up from the other end of the kitchen table now, and look in shock at how much time had passed on the clock. It is probably only because of that poster than I didn't read through the entire night.

I remember finishing it the next day and shutting it and holding it to my chest, probably shaking my head and thinking, this isn't possible. What am I feeling? Then I started reading it again. At first straight through. What had I missed? How did this happen? Could the meadow scene have the same effect on me again. Yes it could!

I lack the words to describe the dramatic and exciting experience it was. This blog is the result though and I am so happy for the books and all of your company.

How did you feel the first time you read Twilight?

Twilight Mom's top 10 List

2008-05-20T11:24:00.004-06:00

So there are 10 weeks until Breaking Dawn.

Let's all gasp together. Ready? 1 . . .2 . . .3 . . . "gasp".

To count it down, I am going to post my TOP 10 best and worst moments from the Twilight Books. I have determined these after a long, sad, Twilight reading absence of over 6 months (if you don't count the numerous re-reading of many great parts and quote hunting). So I could change my mind on the order and could have forgotten a very important moment somewhere along the way.

If you want to join in, its REALLY fun and easier than you think. It only took me about 5 minutes to list 10 or so moments of the best and worst of Twilight. It took a little longer to sort them into and order, but of course I didn't take it too seriously, as you might expect. You could add yours as we go. Remember these are just my opinion so be gentle if you disagree.

The worst moments mean those that are the scariest, yuckiest, or most painful either physically or emotionally.

The best moments are just that. The most beautiful, memorable, stirring emotional moments in the books.

Okay . . . Here goes. I list details of my choices in the comments.

#10 Worst Moment in the Twilight Saga:

When Jacob can't see Bella in New Moon because he has changed into a werewolf.

#10 Best Moment in the Twilight Saga:

Its a 3 Way Tie -

When Bella and Edward see each other for their date to prom (see Prom Remix)

The "Benefits" chapter of Eclipse (really called Temper, chapter 8) when Edward comes home and moves hostage Bella from his couch to the bed. Whoa!

Edward and Bella's own top 10 list. See chapter 23 in Eclipse.

Stephenie Signing and more

2008-05-20T11:14:00.007-06:00

First I am going to list some links to great recent stuff of Steph.

Times online article: this one is excellent
Publishers Weekly
Deseret news article 1 and article 2

SM on Good Things Utah, make sure you watch both clips. So great.

Be sure to vote on the poll before you watch it and find out the answer.

As for our signing, well it was fabulous. Thanks Dazz and BFB for your the awesome seats, 2nd row!
You know it is hard to describe. Not much happened until "it" happened. We just waited for hours in an auditorium of the most Twilight devoted groupies, gawking at shirts, listening in to conversations, starting on own worthy of others eavesdropping. It was entertaining to watch the many many ladies who are much more showy about their Twilight love. We all worked hard to submit interesting questions for SM to answer, but none of ours were. We stretched, took potty breaks, watched other sillier and less "cool" groups have their pictures taken in front of the stage, and then had some taken of our group. Then suddenly, they announce that Stephenie herself is going to start signing. It was as loud as any rock concert as she came on stage. People were quickly lined up and even though we had about 20 minutes before our turn I still couldn't think of anything worth while to say during the 5 seconds I was in front of her. I was excited nervous but she doesn't intimidate. As much as she amazes me she seems like the type of person you could see yourself being friends with. I mumbled something about putting her "boys" in order of favorites and she agreed it was impossible. But then I didn't have a chance to inform her it was easy. I would have said the obvious; Edward, and a bunch of other guys after that. I like Ian more than Jacob, by the way. But Jacob more than Jared.

After I left the stage I kicked myself for forgetting to tell her I had three boys similar in ages to hers. Oh well, I left her a letter and hope she gets a chance to read it.

She signed for about an hour and then left the stage for a while. More waiting and then out she came again for questions. She launched right into them. To me she seemed a little nervous but funny and just the coolest person. It was fascinating to hear her explanations and stories.

Then suddenly after about 20 minutes, she abruptly stopped. She walked over to the signing table and we all just sat waiting for more. But there wasn't any more. She only talked for 20 minutes. Waaaaah! It took a long time to un-stun ourselves. We didn't want it to be over. Eventually we packed up and went to lunch at the Dodo, for some lovely conversation and excellent food.
It was truly such a delightful experience. Add your own versions, ladies.

Here is a link to a video of our signing. Here is one to the Thanksgiving Point signing. These are both great. There were some new and interesting questions answered at the Denver signing. And the Deseret News has an article about the Salt Lake signings. (and the TA they mention is some other group. Didn't know they existed when we picked our name.)

5/20 Movie Updates

2008-05-15T21:52:00.009-06:00

Gorgeous pictures from the set - lot of them, by a professional.

Here is an interview with the screenwriter, Melissa Rosenberg. Very educational.

MTV's Twilight Tuesday has an Interview with Taylor video and an article to go with it.

LA Times Article: Excellent. Here is an excerpt:

Thirteen" cinematographer Elliot Davis is also back. "One thing Elliot and I tried to do with our other movies is make them feel real," Hardwicke says. "In 'Thirteen,' Elliot almost breathes with the actor. He's so intimate with them with the camera. When they're feeling something, he's so sensitive that he moves in at the right times. . . . That sort of intimacy is what we're trying to accomplish with this film too."

Next Time Won't You Sing With Me:

2008-05-13T21:12:00.004-06:00

So you aren't the most patient fans in the world. So V is done on the older post.

Let's finish:

5/13 - W

5/14 - X

5/15 - Y

5/16- Z

5/17 - meet Stephenie Meyer -

YaHooooooooo!

If I was some kind of miracle worker, I would put together our ABC book as a gift for her.

Host Discussion

2008-05-13T20:59:00.002-06:00

We don't want to spoil the story for those still reading. But for those that are itching to start discussing, or just get something off your chest, let's go.

Just don't peek if you haven't finished, but hurry and join us.

Ruth you start in the comments.

I have plenty to say, but I'm a little too vocal sometimes.

Attention Twilighters Everywhere!

2008-05-09T11:29:00.004-06:00

So the Lexicon is trying to keep Twilight making records and getting the attention it deserves. The trailer has had almost 2 million views this week, but why not beat the leader on MySpace, Indiana Jones? They need another 2 million views by Monday. Not a problem. We can do our little part here at TA cant we? I am giving this myspace link just to be sure our views count. Its a smaller screen but I don't want to risk our sacrifice not reaping benefits for the movie.

Maybe we could report here on how much of a sacrifice we put forth for this effort.

I have a few minor news bits I will add later, so check back.

5/6 Dazzles Daily or you know you are addicted when. . .

2008-05-05T22:06:00.004-06:00

You know you are addicted to Twilight when:

Your friend interrupts you in the middle of a meeting at school, by calling to tell you about the Twilight Trailer, and you start screaming right then and there!

You smile to yourself at a movie theater just because you can't wait for THIS movie.

You spot, like, 5 Volvo's today, no 6, but 5 from the front, which is a newly acquired skill.

And the best moment in a long time:

I saw my mom on Saturday. She had the biggest "cat that swallowed the canary" look on her face but wouldn't tell me why. So I searched her car to find out what she was hiding. When I spotted a case with a picture of SM on the back, well you can imagine by now my reaction. (Yes, jumping up and down.) My mom found a copy of Twilight on C.D. at the library. She decided that for my sake she would try it. I couldn't believe she got that with all the holds on that thing. She explained that it wouldn't check out but the librarian let her have it anyway! Of course she plans on giving me some "statement" about how vampires can't be good or something. Too bad she finds the book RIVETING and had to vow not to listen to it on the Sabbath or she would have. YES!

5/6 Quote of the week:

2008-05-05T22:04:00.003-06:00

I'm working on another series of quotes, but here is one more from the last set, that I found today and could not leave out. So you will only have a day or two to guess it.

Theme - hairy moments:

"He pulled me close, burying his face in my hair."

Twilight Trailer and Poll Comments

2008-05-05T15:59:00.008-06:00

If you don't think these pictures are gorgeous, you may not want to see the movie, because these are the movie stills from the first official Twilight Teaser Trailer. AHHHH! RWV interrupted me in a PTA meeting at school with the news and I start squealing right there in front of 8 or so people. Well worth the squeal though.

LOVE IT! Try these links:
trailer
trailer
And if you watch it here, you had DARNED better SAY SO!!
Or not, I don't mind just gushing to you RWV! Yippee!

5/3 - Latest News

2008-05-03T22:13:00.007-06:00

This is a new promo picture. Click on picture to enlarge. Cool and funky eh?
So I finally figured out how to add a link without having to add the entire address. So each highlighted word in this post is a link to the site with the information. It was very exciting to discover this new power. Yes!

Stephenie didn't win #1 but it is still an honor to be in the Time 100 (so click on "Time 100" and it will take you too the site. So awesome!)

Here is the write up about her.

The Host continues to get good reviews and interviews galore. You'll have to research that stuff yourself. I recommend the Lexicon.

The rest is movie news:

1. MTV Canada has some new footage.

2. This Blogger (not one of ours) has had some interesting visits on the set with pictures.

3. A new interview with Rob from G4. (I liked this one).

4. The official Twilight site has been updated with another message from Catherine.

5. Lexicon on the set with Taylor/Jacob.

6. Pictures from the Twightmoms: Renee and Phil , Arizona house (filmed in L.A.)

Also the Speed Racer/Twilight trailer is not a certainty, hope you didn't already buy your tickets.

the host

2008-05-02T11:01:00.004-06:00

The Host was released yesterday here in the UK. But apparently I didn't do my homework very well . . . I was freaking out that I couldn't find the Special Edition of Eclipse anywhere! I even searched for that long awaited first chapter of Breaking Dawn in the paperback edition of New Moon; I was that desperate. My anxiety was calmed after looking up on Amazon.com to find out that the EC Special Edition won't be released here until May 31. So I guess that's one more date to put on my calendar! I was really looking forward to reading that chapter and posting a quote on here for the rest of you. But I guess you'll have to settle for something from The Host.

I am only on page 52 so far, so consider this my first impressions of the book. I don't want to give anything away so I'm hesitant to even post my reactions. Let me just say that my dh noticed I didn't get instantly immersed into the book like I did with the other books. I think the hardest thing for me will be to not compare this book to SM's others. Having said that, however, there are some obvious differences in her style of writing (in my opinion). The Host has been harder for me to "get into." This is definitely not a YA book: vocabulary is at a higher level and it's a little hard to follow the story at first.

Anyway, I'm anxious to see what everyone else thinks. Amazon said it comes out in the US on May 6th, just 4 more days to go. I'll post some quotes in the comments so don't read them if you don't want to. . .

"I HAVE FORESEEN" . .. A BIRTHDAY!

2008-04-30T12:41:00.008-06:00

Our own in house Alice/

Jasper combo gal,

aka Betchafeelbetter,
is having a birthday tomorrow.

Many of us our going to be out of town so I was hoping we could start the birthday wishes early.

I wish you the insight of Alice and some Edward/Bella-ish Birthday kissing. Or any other birthday wish you would want. I suppose birthday wishes don't have to be Twilight related. But wishing someone something from Twilight is like having your cake and eating it too.

So I'm throwing in a wish for you to have a car all to yourself, and of course there is only one it could possibly be. Would you automatically choose silver?This group could not, would not, be the same without your wit and wisdom. You've added so much to us and . . . You Have Great Hair!