I'm coming out...
Its time to admit it, I've tried to hide it for too long. When people come over, I stash it all away so no one but Brian will know. I am embarrassed by it, but its become an obsession...
I love the Twilight series and anything related to it.
Yes, I put $5 down to reserve a copy of the movie...I have read the books twice in less than 3 months...I bought the Director's Notebook as soon as it came out...I love the bands from the movie soundtrack and already own their individual music albums (such as The Black Ghosts and Blue Foundation- at least I can say I knew and loved Muse before the books)...and I'll be watching the movie for the 4th time tomorrow night...
So why be embarrassed? Well, for one, the books are located in teen sections at most bookstores-- I am obviously no longer a teenager. However, the Harry Potter books are typically located in the same area, so that cannot be too bad. And still, I have a better reason-- I like to think of myself as highly educated in literature; I should not be 'stooping' to the trendy stuff or at least not admit it. So why come out? Because Stephenie Meyer is BRILLIANT...and I wish I could be so lucky with writing...
I came to this realization last night-- that not only do I love her storyline, I truly admire her talent. After reading all the books again, I realized that these books are not just popular from storyline, genre and theme. Her writing does not just inspire particular feelings for readers, it literally pulls the emoting process right out, front and center. Her character Bella is described as a human so perfectly that almost anyone could relate to her; and with the not so human Edward as her lover (and near character foil), the characters become so life-like ricocheting off each others' conflicting needs and wants. I never felt that way with Harry Potter; J.K. Rowling's books were just good stories. The tension and struggle with love/life versus loss/death themes jump right out of the pages and attack with vengeance.
So now I am about to begin devouring her books for a third time, though this time it will be different-- I will have a highlighter and notes at hand. Sorry Stephenie Meyer, but I am going to try my hardest to mimic your uncanny ability to draw readers into your stories and hold them captivated; I am going to study hard and learn from your style. But thanks to you, this kind of writing research is going to be so very, very enjoyable...
"I'm taking it slow, feeding my flame. Shuffling the cards of your game. And just in time, in the right place, suddenly I will play my ace." -Blue Foundation "Eyes On Fire"
I love the Twilight series and anything related to it.
Yes, I put $5 down to reserve a copy of the movie...I have read the books twice in less than 3 months...I bought the Director's Notebook as soon as it came out...I love the bands from the movie soundtrack and already own their individual music albums (such as The Black Ghosts and Blue Foundation- at least I can say I knew and loved Muse before the books)...and I'll be watching the movie for the 4th time tomorrow night...
So why be embarrassed? Well, for one, the books are located in teen sections at most bookstores-- I am obviously no longer a teenager. However, the Harry Potter books are typically located in the same area, so that cannot be too bad. And still, I have a better reason-- I like to think of myself as highly educated in literature; I should not be 'stooping' to the trendy stuff or at least not admit it. So why come out? Because Stephenie Meyer is BRILLIANT...and I wish I could be so lucky with writing...
I came to this realization last night-- that not only do I love her storyline, I truly admire her talent. After reading all the books again, I realized that these books are not just popular from storyline, genre and theme. Her writing does not just inspire particular feelings for readers, it literally pulls the emoting process right out, front and center. Her character Bella is described as a human so perfectly that almost anyone could relate to her; and with the not so human Edward as her lover (and near character foil), the characters become so life-like ricocheting off each others' conflicting needs and wants. I never felt that way with Harry Potter; J.K. Rowling's books were just good stories. The tension and struggle with love/life versus loss/death themes jump right out of the pages and attack with vengeance.
So now I am about to begin devouring her books for a third time, though this time it will be different-- I will have a highlighter and notes at hand. Sorry Stephenie Meyer, but I am going to try my hardest to mimic your uncanny ability to draw readers into your stories and hold them captivated; I am going to study hard and learn from your style. But thanks to you, this kind of writing research is going to be so very, very enjoyable...
"I'm taking it slow, feeding my flame. Shuffling the cards of your game. And just in time, in the right place, suddenly I will play my ace." -Blue Foundation "Eyes On Fire"