364 Responses to “Stephenie Meyer- You Deserve a Month Away on Isle Esme!”

1. Michelle
   

   26. Mar, 2009

   I am a young mother of 30 years, with two beautiful and wonderful children of 11 and 13 years of age, married 11 years with their father. Yes, I started dating him when I was 15! Through the beginning of our lives together, we had a rough time staying together, cause everyone was trying to pull us apart, but it just wasn’t going to be. Some people are meant to be together, like it or not. I found him and forever am devoted to him.I lived my childhood in Vancouver and have enjoyed and appreciated the green wet lush forest that it supplies, they call it the rainforest of Canada. In my spare time I thoroughly enjoy reading romance novels. My husband dreads the day I begin, because I do not put it down till I am finished! I have read my fair share of emotional or touching love stories. I have always had a certain fascination with the vampire story, its always provoked some weird intense feeling. So when i heard of this “vampire” movie being released, I dragged my poor husband to watch it in theatres. Twilight was so different. I absolutely loved the different twists that Stephanie made with their living habits and their ways of going about things. That made the movie more intriguing, but the love story, the pure raw natural emotion of two people “meant” for eachother, and yet the major struggle to be able to stay together. The hunger and tension of the hormones, that are not completely ignored but held at bay for the greater good purpose.
   Then, I found the series! Just when you don’t think you can’t get any more in depth, Stephanie Meyers, reaches into your soul and heart and plucks those strings like a harp. I experienced emotions that have sat dormant for so long, then realizing just what I forgot I knew already, but intensified 100 fold. I outwardly cried, and laughed, and shook with anxiety, with the book. That is not easy for me to do, so when it happened more often then no, that is when I knew this was the greatest story of our time. This story IS our Romeo and Juilliette, it will go down in history as a classic, mark my words. This series will be classified with Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffanys.

   My 13 year old daughter is a straight A student, popular, outgoing, but very intellectual. She loves to stun her friends with big words that she uses and suprise her friends with the variety of music she listens to. Her friends often get mad at the “big” words she uses. I have tried very hard to make sure she becomes a well rounded person. Well, when the phenomenon hit our smaller city, my daughter purchased the series with her own money and began to read. She not only was “enthralled” with the vocabulary, but of course the story made her cry out loud, laugh out loud and feel so much more emotions then she had ever before. I would like to thank Stephanie for extending other girls vocabulary . As for the music aspect, I also want to acknowledge you accomplishment in expanding the variety of music to which most young girls listen to. I am finding that they dont just look for the top 100 anymore.

   Although this is coming from a small town mother, and not some huge business name with high importance, I want to extend my appreciation for the hard work and dedication that you, Stephanie Meyer, have put into your work for the Twilight Series, and for changing our world as we know it, for the better.Excellent job!

2. Amanda Berisford
   

   27. Mar, 2009

   I never thought that I would be touched so much by the Twilight series. I shrugged it off when people started telling me about it. I even ignored it until after the movie was released. I just kept telling myself that I am 30 years old and how could I possibly relate to teenage vampires! I finally gave in and purchased Twilight. I finished it in 1 day. I had to rush to the store to purchase New Moon, and so on. I finished the entire series in 1 week and then went into what my friends and I call the “Twilight depression”. I have never ever been so involved with a book that I could feel every single emotion that Bella had. It was surreal to say the least. My dreams since have starred me as Bella.

   After a few weeks had passed since reading them, I went to see the movie 3 times in the theater. The movie was almost perfect. I had pictured them all that way with the exception of Bella. I have nothing against Kristen, she is perfect for the role, but of course I always pictured Bella as me. I was still able to feel all of those strong emotions though! I read Midnight Sun on Stephanie’s website and cried so much. Could Edward be more perfect? As much as I want her to finish that and even continue with all four books from Edwards perspective, I am willing to wait patiently. After the depression subsided, I bought The Host, and let me say that was an amazing book! At first I could not believe that I was reading about Aliens, but her writing style had me hooked again!

   This week I finished the Twilight series again. I still felt the same way as the first time. Again I have that strong connection. I can not wait until my daughters are old enough to read them. They will enjoy them every bit as much as myself. I want to thank Stephanie Meyer for being an amazing writer and bringing her dream to life! I want to thank her for all of her hard work in bringing our fantasy to the big screen. Take a well deserved break and know that the world will be waiting for what lies ahead.

   • Lesley
     

     29. Mar, 2009

     Wow, Amanda, I was going to write something on here and after reading what you wrote, now I don’t have to! Your words are mine exactly! (I’m even 30 !) I got sucked in as well and now my life will never be the same. I read the series in a week racing to the book store after finishing each one. I too feel I am Bella and that Edward is perfect for me. It is so real to me I often have to remind myself that he is not. I just finished the series for a second time (5 days, 4books) and bought the DVD and I am still in my “twilight depression” as you so aptly put it and it feels SO good to know that I am not the only one out there that has gone through it. I have 2 young daughters and I can’t wait until they are old enough to read the series. I wish I had a son so that he could read it and understand how a girl should be treated and loved!
     Stephanie, you have given me a well deserved break from being “mommy” 24-7 when so little can. I can’t thank you or praise you enough.

3. Ashley, North Carolina
   

   29. Mar, 2009

   WOW! Ladies, all I can say is Thank God I found Twilightmoms.com. It has totally relieved my fears that I was the only “30-something” (31) mom who is totally in LOVE with EVERYTHING Twilight. I had heard of the movie last year and wrote it off as a “Vampire flick” that I would have absolutely no interest in. Then, the first of March, a friend at work had New Moon in her bag and it caught my eye. What originally appealed to me was the length of the book. I have been reading “toddler mommy” type fictions lately that I could totally relate to, but lacked “substance” if you will. I thought, “wow, that series will last me at least a couple months!” Ha! Like most of you, I stayed up all night reading Twilight and finished it at 7 am the next morning. I was completely shocked when I realized the time. I plowed though New Moon in a couple days as I had to work some time in between there, though I can’t remember anything other than being curled up on the couch in front of the fireplace. The whole week I read it was raining, dreary, and cold! How fitting!! Anyway, I finished the four books in just under 6 days (and nights, LOL). My husband thinks I have lost it! I couldn’t wait for the DVD, as I did not see the movie in theatres. It was amazing! I have watched it like 6 times and I got it a week ago. I’m having a HUGE Twilight party this Friday night for all of my newly addicted friends!!! I can’t even begin to tell them how much better the books get as they progress. I have a 2 year old little girl so I totally related with Breaking Dawn and the relationship Bella has with Renesmee! I am so thankful everyone lives “Happily Ever After”!!! I was having some severe distress during several areas of the series! Thanks so much to Stephanie for giving me an exhilarating breath of fresh air at this point in my life! I have poured over your entire site, FAQ’s, extra’s, outtakes, EVERYTHING!! I am sooo THIRSTY for more!! It is truly appreciated and I will be a devout and PATIENT follower forever! I am so very happy to pass this treasure along to my daughter when she is old enough to experience the TWILIGHT SAGA!!! Thank You!!

4. Lulu Persil
   

   30. Mar, 2009

   Ladies, vote for Stephenie Meyer at Time Magazine’s website. I don’t know where else to post this. Will someone else? Vote for Stephenie as Time Magazine’s Most Influential Person of 2009. She needs some help over there! Also, share this info with fan sites. Thanks!!! Lulu http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1883644_1883653_1884592,00.html

5. SARAH V
   

   30. Mar, 2009

   I am so happy right now, I can relate to all of you, I discovered the twlight series 3 weeks ago, through My oldest son who wanted to read the books. I am a 31 year old mother of 3 boys 12 and twins 10. I read Twlight the first day and the rest in the next week. My Twin sons turned age 10 in that time and I had to prepare for their party but was only half way through Breaking Dawn at that point. My husband found me vaccuuming my living room with the book in my hand, it was quite funny to him. I got through the party, I knew I had a busy next day so I woke up at 4am to finish the book it was quite and experince being able to read the last chapters while the sun broke for the day infront of me, it had been a while since I had seen the sun rise it was quite an emotional experince.

   The Twlight depression hit me hard then…. I am an non proffessional writer myself and in all my life I have never experinced an connection to a series of books where I can’t let the characters go. I can’t stop dreaming about them day and other wise. a week ago I had such a vivid dream about the future of the Cullens I had to write it down. One week later I have pages and pages of ideas. It really has stayed off the Twlight depression a little. But mostly I have had alot of fun with my own new caracter Ephie Black
   Jacob and Renesmee’s son and what happens 20 years after Breaking Dawn.

   I really just wanted to say Stepheine you inspire me and you are wonderful. Keep writing don’t stop. You are a Beautiful Mind….
   In the chance that I may sound like a teen
   “Twlight Forever” >>>>
   xo
   Sarah

6. Lanie W
   

   30. Mar, 2009

   Stephanie, I have to thank you for these books. They are amazing. I am on my third reading of them, and, though I’ve always been a bookworm, I think there may be a total of 4 books that I’ve willingly read twice. Like many of the women here have said, it has helped me to appreciate the good in my life and find the fun and joy in every day. In addition to this, however, there has been a therapeutic effect.

   I had a Bella-Edward-esque love when I was younger. I won’t bore you with the details, but to summarize briefly, we found each other again several years after high school and reunited. When he died 2 weeks before we were to be married, I seriously thought I would die. How you wrote Bella’s reaction to Edward removing himself from her life dredged up so much of those emotions that I had buried. I still have no memory of the 3 months after his death, and it happened 9 years ago.

   I did my best to ‘get on with life’ and not be the victim. I married a wonderful man (I think he’s a combination of Jacob and Jasper) a couple of years ago and have done what I could to build us a good life together. Thanks to you, though, I’ve begun to work through some of the old, unresolved issues.

   So, thank you. You really do deserve a trip to Isle Esme.

7. Gia
   

   31. Mar, 2009

   Lanie…What a heartfelt story! I think The Twilight Saga has done “WONDERFUL” things for a lot of us. We may not be the true “demographic” for the series..But, I think everyone has to have the Pleasure to enjoy such a wonderful “Literary Masterpiece” The Twilight Series will Most Definitley be the “Classic of our Time”

   I am a 42yr old Married Mother of one son, and These Books have Brought such much needed joy into my Life. I have had some serious Medical conditions recentley, and last year I underwent Brain surgery, that left me depressed, Exhausted, and Not Sleeping. I have read the Entire series now over 12 times, and have seen the Movie countless times. It has kept me company during a lot of painful sleepless nights.

   Stephenie you are a Extremley Talented Person, and I am Thankful for you everyday for writing these extroidinary books. I can’t get enough! Thank you!!

8. Brianne
   

   01. Apr, 2009

   Lulu, I voted.
   Stephenie,
   I could take a bit from everyone who has posted before me because it is what I would also say. I won’t do alot of repeating but instead hit on the highlights of how the Twilight Series has given me more bounce to my step. (if that makes sense). When I do chores I constantly have on my ipod with the Twilight soundtrack playing till the battery dies. It has brought my 13 yr old daughter and I closer. She is a cheerleader, a great horsewoman, an athelete in general, a hip/hop dancer. But she was lacking in caring how she looked unless she had to for one of her events. However, now she has taken a new approach in caring for herself that is completly influenced by Alice & Ashley G. She has always had a fashion sense, but refused to dress anyway except what could be called boyish/skater. Now this beautiful girl puts on a bit of makeup, washes and styles her hair daily, wears nice unstained/not torn clothes, and today said she was going to start wearing skirts. Oh my! Thanks Alice/Ashley.
   Much to my surprise my daughter wants to try her hand at acting. Thank goodness her backup plan is Veterinary School. I think from the postings I have seen here I am so far the oldest at 50 (yikes). I have also read The Host and loved it. I hope that you have another book coming soon. I would love to see more of Alice’s past as well.
   I can’t put my finger on it to put it into the exact words that would make sense, but I have become awake/alive again in myself after reading your books. I willingly gave up most of who I was in order to raise my child (I think many of us moms do), but decided last November that I would get back to being the person I liked before I was mama. The Twilight Saga has given me an extra little boost to try harder at that.
   Thank You so much for sharing your dreams with us. Keep dreaming and keep writing for us and for yourself. By the way I love your choice of music.

   XO Brianne

9. LaRica
   

   02. Apr, 2009

   Congrads to you Stephenie for winning Nick’s Kids Choice Awards 2009 best book and beating out Harry Potter!

10. Maria
    

    03. Apr, 2009

    Wow, I am so glad that I am not the only 30-something mom that got sucked into this. I thought I was loosing it there for a while.
    My life too has changed since reading the books, or should I say my outlook on life.
    I think that this story saved my marriage. I have my own personal Edward but when we started having kids and got sucked up into “life” our marriage started falling apart, even though we loved each other .
    Then I went through a few days of soul searching and figgured out what I had lost that Bella still had after being with Edward for so long – romance! Now when my hubby looks at me I have butterflies again. Thanks Stephenie for your inspiration.

11. Lisa
    

    03. Apr, 2009

    Thank you so much for this post, Maria! I, too, am a married woman in her late 30′s who has rediscovered the joys of her “personal Edward” thanks to these books. I am completely sucked up into these novels, and feel that it has breathed new life into my marriage. After 12 years, two careers, three moves and one very special little boy, we were entrenched in constant “everydayness.” Now, I’m encouraging us to take a lesson from Bella and Edward and listen more, touch more and just be more romantic. So far, it’s working!!!!! Thank you, Twilight!

12. Veronica
    

    03. Apr, 2009

    Well, it seems we all have some very similar experiences with the Twilight series. I too am overwhelmed with feelings of love and laughter every time I read the books. I have never had an Edward in my life, although my husband is probably as close as a real person can be, but some of the feelings he and Bella have for one another are truly magical…something I think we all hope for in our own relationships.

    I would also like to take a moment to thank Stephenie Meyer personally for the gift her books have given to me…I was inspired to rekindle the love in my marriage, feel better about myself, start writing again, and…most importantly…find a little corner of space and time that was meant for me and me alone. I am also so greatfull to her because her words inspired my non reading 11 year old daughter (seriously never thought she would pick up a book with more than 200 pages…EVER) to read the series with such enthusiasm that I actually have to harrass her to turn out her light every night. That is probably the best gift a mom can be given. Thank you Stephenie…I am forever in your debt.