At long last, I have finally completed the final checks on the proof for Twilight of Lanar’ya. This is the cover, done by the awesome Keary Taylor, and a little promotional video that has the release date in it.
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Unless catastrophe strikes, you will be able to purchase Twilight of Lanar’ya from Amazon.com for the Kindle or in paperback format on March 23, 2012.
I will be announcing the final price later this coming week so check back for more news then! Also, more news about Midnight of Lanar’ya in the coming weeks!
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Just looking at the cemomnts here, I can see some reasons why I’ve avoided Twilight. It’s an obsession, and an unhealthy one at that. I’m a 17 year old girl, and I bought the book when it first came out. I read it over the course of a week, then put it away and vowed not to read the inevitable sequels. Not because I considered it to be too graphic or sensual oh, my friends, that was certainly not the reason. I put it down, initially, because it was badly written. There was nothing in it that touched me, was at all poignant or important, or made me care about the characters least of all the void-of-personality Edward. This was before the hype, before the phenomenon’ was anything at all, and no one had heard of the book. But I gave my cynical book report on it the next week, and two days later, two girls in that class had copies (they thanked me for introducing’ them to it, which was not something I had intended to do at ALL) a number that increased exponentially over the next while. Here’s the big problem with Twilight it’s not that it was poorly written, because about 5% of the readers seem to actually care about that. No, it’s because it’s an obsession. It’s rarely Twilight is a good book’ with these girls. It tends to look more like this: I’m completely obsessed with Twilight, I love Edward, I want to be a vampire sooo bad! Unrealistic expectations, much? The character of Edward sets girls up to think that having a cold, controlling boyfriend is fine, so long as he’s pretty enough. And that being entirely unable to do anything for yourself without him is also okay. I’m not saying that everyone who likes the book is utterly obsessed, but those who are need to pull their heads out of the ground. There are many who can realize that it’s just fiction, that Edward Cullen isn’t real and as such, they will never find their Edward’, etc. However, there are those who are so entrenched in the Twilight saga’ that they are totally buying into the messages of a silly book. A book that doesn’t actually contribute to literature, no less, and has no bearing in reality or decent lessons except how NOT to write.The unrealistic expectations and behavior in the books/movie isn’t going to affect everyone, but it will affect some, and parents should be aware that the messages are there.
Uhhh, interesting 🙂
On a slightly tangential note, do you know Shamus young, of Twentysided? He recently self published a book, and got some (i guess) pretty much “guides” based on his experience with it.
I don’t know if they’re of any use, but here it is anyway: http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=15262
Okay What the hell is wrong with some of you??? Comparing Twilight to the BIBLE? That is just not the same! Maybe for you mate its entertaining but adnaowys, we, young ones, prefere things like this! I can’t say that i’m in love with mister perfect. No that not, but i like the books and the film! The parents who dont let their kids watch it, are weird, sorry for the expression but, look, you were young onets, can’t you remember? And even if you dont let your kid, he/she will def. see it at a friends house, what will you do about that? Nothing! Oh apart if you are from USA were you guys sew everybody! Remember when HP came out? It was a big thing I bet your kids have seen them! So why not Twilight, in my opinion, it is MUCH less violent! I mean, its up to you, but if you dont even let them watch this, what parent are you? One who doesnt let their kids do anything? So WAKE UP!!! Let your kids a bit free! Oh and BTW my opinion: I like this film a lot, and the books are just great! I read one every evening, and so finished in 4 days!
Beautiful work. I always believed in you and your dream of writing a novel. This will be the first of many!
I’m only thirteen, tiurnng fourteen soon, so I might be a bit biased, but, I believe that Twilight is a perfectly good movie to take kids to. As long as they understand what’s going on and they’re not too young, provided. If I was a parent (which I’m not; I don’t approve of teenage pregnancy), I would allow my child to see it, as long as they were old enough to understand the feelings and themes in it. Of course letting a five-year-old child see it is a bad idea, because pretty soon they will be wandering around their school babbling about people making out . I don’t believe they should be doing that.This is my time to be hostile. Sorry, you can skip the following if you want; I’m just venting.For you people who like to hide behind the Bible, saying that Twilight is sacreligious , I’m sorry, but I have to tell you: that’s complete B.S. Another thirteen-year-old once told me that she was Catholic, so she was lucky she got to read Harry Potter. can someone please explain to me what the heck is wrong with a little imagination? I’m a Roman Catholic, I went to a Catholic school from Kindergarten to Seventh Grade. The only reason I left was because I got accepted into a public School of Choice. The admissions are done by lottery, so I got lucky, and my parents made me (no regrets, it’s really good). Okay, people were talking about The Golden Compass as being the most Atheist book in existence . I’m sorry, but I read it, and it just gave me a new viewpoint on life. If you really think your child is so religiously unsound, you need to either send them to a convent or talk to them. If anything, these sort of things will make them see things as others do. Is that really so wrong? It’s the same with Twilight. They’re vampires, they defy the laws of God. Did God ever say I am your ruler. Here are the laws. You must abide by them or you will go to Hell. No! He wants us to live with Him, in Him, not as his subjects! He wants us to be like best friends, not tyrant and subject.Anyway, that was my religious tirade for the day. ^_^;; If you read that, I’m sorry. Also, if you’re not Catholic and I just insulted your religion, I’m so, so, so sorry. It’s just that these things really get under my skin.So anyway, I know you all are tired of hearing me blabber on, so: it’s time for a summary.I believe that you should allow your children to see this movie, as long as they are old enough to understand and be mature about the content. I also think that it would be good for them to read the book first, just to make sure that thy are fine with the content before seeing it in action. Well, that’s my lecture for today. See you all on the flip side! Take Care!-Kendall
I’m ten years old, I read all the books when I was ten and I didnt knew anything about the movie, I loved the tclleocion! When I figured out that the movie was coming out I was VERY exited and almost drived my mom crazy I went to see it the first day the movie was out, now I`m expectin New Moon in November 20, cant wait!!! So if at the age of 9 I read all the books you should not worry about that, and just so you know I consider my mom responsible, oraganized and overprotects me, so do I consider me I`ve won for 3 consecutive years academical exelence in my class.So in my opinion, yes let them see it and they`ll love it, and if you`r still not sure why don`t you wathc the movie first and decide. Perhaps the 3rd and 4th movie you shouldnt let them they contain sex and violence from what Iknow of the books, but twilight and new moon no doubt they can see it, but it is your decition!!!hope they enjoy it, Isa