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Saturday, August 30, 2008

More like Midnight None!


So......with my book club being over and me finishing the Twilight Saga...I was feeling kinda empty with that series being over lol. She is in the middle of writing Midnight Sun. It is Edward's Perspective of Twilight. I was getting so excited for it to come out to feed my addiction. Then, I get an email from Carra with this excerpt from Stephenie Meyers website.....


August 28, 2008 (part II)
As some of you may have heard, my partial draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted on the Internet and has since been virally distributed without my knowledge or permission or the knowledge or permission of my publisher.
I have a good idea of how the leak happened as there were very few copies of Midnight Sun that left my possession and each was unique. Due to little changes I made to the manuscript at different times, I can tell when each left my possession and to whom it was given. The manuscript that was illegally distributed on the Internet was given to trusted individuals for a good purpose. I have no comment beyond that as I believe that there was no malicious intent with the initial distribution.
I did not want my readers to experience Midnight Sun before it was completed, edited and published. I think it is important for everybody to understand that what happened was a huge violation of my rights as an author, not to mention me as a human being. As the author of the Twilight Saga, I control the copyright and it is up to the owner of the copyright to decide when the books should be made public; this is the same for musicians and filmmakers. Just because someone buys a book or movie or song, or gets a download off the Internet, doesn't mean that they own the right to reproduce and distribute it. Unfortunately, with the Internet, it is easy for people to obtain and share items that do not legally belong to them. No matter how this is done, it is still dishonest. This has been a very upsetting experience for me, but I hope it will at least leave my fans with a better understanding of copyright and the importance of artistic control.
So where does this leave Midnight Sun? My first feeling was that there was no way to continue. Writing isn't like math; in math, two plus two always equals four no matter what your mood is like. With writing, the way you feel changes everything. If I tried to write Midnight Sun now, in my current frame of mind, James would probably win and all the Cullens would die, which wouldn't dovetail too well with the original story. In any case, I feel too sad about what has happened to continue working on Midnight Sun, and so it is on hold indefinitely.
I'd rather my fans not read this version of Midnight Sun. It was only an incomplete draft; the writing is messy and flawed and full of mistakes. But how do I comment on this violation without driving more people to look for the illegal posting? It has taken me a while to decide how and if I could respond. But to end the confusion, I've decided to make the draft available here (at the end of this message on the Midnight Sun page). This way, my readers don't have to feel they have to make a sacrifice to stay honest. I hope this fragment gives you further insight into Edward's head and adds a new dimension to the Twilight story. That's what inspired me to write it in the first place.
I do want to take a moment and thank the wonderful fans who have been so supportive of me over the past three years. I cannot begin to tell you how much each of you means to me. I only hope this note will stop all the confusion and online speculation so that the Twilight universe can once again become the happy escape it used to be. After this incredibly busy year, I am now focusing on spending more time with my family and working on some other writing projects.
--Stephenie


Boo!!!! Thanks a WHOLE lot to whoever decided it was their place to ruin the book.....shame on them!!!

Friday, August 29, 2008

Not quite Twins....



I was reminded today of something I thought was CRAZY since I joined Jason's family. His sister Melanie had a birthday today and turned 29. Jason is still 29 until October. So for 6 weeks of the year they are the same age! Yes, that is right...they are 10 months apart!!! When my mother in law went in for her 6 week post check up from having Jason she was pregnant with Melanie...nuts right? She has told me many times about Jason still not walking when Melanie was born and it felt like they were twins. They graduated the same year but luckily they kept some individuality and never had the same classes. I have a 4 1/2 year old and am trying to have another baby. Its been only in the last 6-9 months I have felt like I could really handle both. Needless to say, my brother in law William wasn't born until Melanie was 5! :)

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Kids say the sweetest things......


As many of you know, Jason's dad passed away suddenly last summer at the very young age of 53. At the time Kenadie was still 3 and we did our best to explain what happened and that Papa was sick. Every once in awhile she will mention him and ask where he went.


The other morning she said, "Mom, Papa Moody is in heaven with Heavenly Father now huh?. I said yes Kenadie that is where he is, to which she replied, "That means that he is home mom, heaven is our home." Then she said, "He is so lucky, because he can tell Heavenly Father thank you all the time. " I was amazed that a four year old is that close to the spirit that remembers. I love that sweet little face.


Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Mr. Moody


I just wanted to say how thank ful I am for Jason. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband who supports me in everything I do. He is always willing to listen to my feelings and let me know they are valid. I had a hard time today. Some old friends who I thought were really ready to let go of the past and not judge me proved otherwise. He reminded me of what I am worth and its up to them to realize it. I made me feel so much better. We both had the day off and got to spend it together. We went to lunch and a movie and just hungout. It was fun. I miss our date night we had in the old days. :)


It was so worth it to wait until I was 30 years old to be with this man. We have come so far in the last 2 1/2 years. Even in a years time we have been through a lot that has brought us even closer. Last year at this time, I had cervical cancer with no hope of having more children and Jason had lost his father very unexpectedly. We have over come that and face new challenges which I am thankful for also. I can't imagine going through them with anyone else. I love you Jas!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

The Idiots Guide to Blogging??

So this is my first post. I am not quite sure what I am doing just yet. I need blogger lessons. I just wanted to start up this blog to keep everyone updated on the goings on with our family. Hopefully I figure things out soon!