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Current Twilight Books, Future Twilight Saga, Other Works, Stephenie's Life.
This is very much a work in progress and will not look pretty and organized for some time yet. If you need help in finding particular information, feel free to contact me at mel.stepheniesaysATgmail.
** Why ask that question? Well, I have a theory that Jacob will imprint and renegotiate the treaty because he finally understands how important Edward is to Bella.... deciding for the tribe that they will not destroy the Cullen family for biting a human who was entirely willing.
Jump to a specific section:
Current Twilight Books, Future Twilight Saga, Other Works, Stephenie's Life.
This is very much a work in progress and will not look pretty and organized for some time yet. If you need help in finding particular information, feel free to contact me at mel.stepheniesaysATgmail.
| Topic/ Tag | Find Answers | |
| Twilight Questions | ||
| Her Opinions (Twilight Related) | Fate or Choice? Q7. Favorite Chapters/ Parts Q16, Q28. Favorite Character Q17, see also AA. Q16. Favorite Quote. Q11. Which character are you the most like? Edward. ReaderGirlz (Butterfly). Vampire or Werewolf? Q25. How do you like the actors & actresses for the movie? Q4. | |
| Bella | Bella has survived many things that killed the Cullens. Coincidence? - Qs 20 & 23. Was she honest with Edward about why she didn't want to consummate their relationship yet? ReaderGirlz (Starr) Her appeal. - With Class Podcast. Who else is interested in her? Q7. Is she based on anyone? Q21. | |
| Edward | Does Stephenie see him as abusive or controlling? - Q13. - Q10. It's super difficult for him to not kill Bella... all the time. Q22 - 23. How does Edward usually react when humans have a crush? Twilighters' interview. So in New Moon is Edward communicating, Bella imagining, or what? - Q3. - Q22. Can Edward hear thoughts in recordings (such as movies)? ReaderGirlz (Cullen Vampire). When Edward goes to “hide” in his car, what CD is he listening to? ReaderGirlz (Cullen Vampire). His appeal. - With Class Podcast. Is he Stephenie's dream man? Q18. | |
| Cullen History | How wealthy were each of the Cullens, pre-vampirism? ReaderGirlz (Nicole). | |
| Families | Which family was yours like in Twilight? Q5. | |
| Imprinting | See 'Mating.' | |
| Jacob | When did you decide that Jacob would be so important? Q2. What made you decide to write Eclipse's epilogue from his perspective? Q3. | |
| Literary Connections | What books does Stephenie feel relate closely to the plot? Q30. Does she feel she did too much with those connections? ReaderGirlz (Ta-shi-a) What authors or works have influenced her? - Q18, Qs3-6, Q1, Q7, Q27. Did Charlie's name come from Proust? ReaderGirlz (wanna bet?) Is Bella & Edward's love True Love, like that in The Princess Bride? Twilighters, p5. | |
| Mating | Which is it: fate or choice? Q21. Vampires - How do vampires find mates? Q7. Imprinting - Why imprint on Clare? - Has Jake imprinted? - Q20. - Q18. - How does imprinting work? The "Eternal Marriage" Twilighters' interview. Note: Stephenie will not disclose whether Jake or Leah (the two most popular candidates for speculation) will imprint or be imprinted upon, although the question has been asked multiple times. See also: sex. | |
| Music | Songs that inspired the plot: - Qs 22 & 23. - Q4. - Qs 7 & 8. - Qs 8 & 9. - Q3. - See also the Twilighters' interview, page 4. Edward's lullaby - Q5. Where did Edward learn to play? - Q19. Twilight Lexicon's PC1 gives information about Edward's music. | |
| Relationships | Bella & Edward - Is either abusive or controlling? - Q13. - Q10. - Was Bella honest with Edward about why she didn't want to consummate their relationship yet? P8 (Starr) - Is Bella & Edward's love True Love? Twilighters, p5. - Why doesn't their relationship seem realistic? ReaderGirlz (Rhiannon). Bella & Jacob - Why does Jacob act the way he does in Eclipse? - Q26. - Describe their relationship currently Q7. - Do they still have a shot? After the video break. How do vampires find mates? Q7. Why are Edward & Jacob's styles so different? Twilighters' interview. | |
| Stephenie's faith & writing. - Q1. - Q2. Religion & the vampires. The "Eternal Marriage" Twilighters' interview. Please note that the mention of the eternal marriage has since disappeared from Stephenie's site. You can find a lovely explanation here (please let me know if there is a better one to be found). | ||
| Sex | Check out the bottom 1/3 of Goodnow's article. Twilight Lexicon's PC 6 and PC 9. PC 9 is more helpful, is actually from the Twilight MySpace, and has two questions relating to sexuality. | |
| Titles/ Covers | All Novels - Lunar Theme, Q17. - All covers, Q2. Twilight's - Q17. - Q11. New Moon's - Q16. Eclipse's - Cover, Q15. - Title, Q14. | |
| Vampires | Why create new rules? Why are people "wrong"? - Q17 & 28. - Q9. - Q9. Biology Are vampires still made of human cells, or something entirely different? P3 (mel [a.k.a. me!]) Does the vampire transformation affect weight? P4 (none of those...) Which scars heal, and which don't? Q5, Q13. How cold are they, exactly? Q1. How would a vampire cut his or her hair? Is it possible? P4 (none of those...) Can an animal be a vampire? Q17. La Tua Cantate Is it common? Q20. Newborns | |
| Volturi | What is Alec's gift? How do they travel? Q13. So what's up with their skin? Twilighters' interview, 4th page. | |
| Werewolves | Is their fur color significant? Q15. If a werewolf lost its tail, would he miss the bottom of his tailbone once a human again? P4 (none of those...). Can the alpha werewolf make decisions on behalf of the tribe? ReaderGirlz (mel, a.k.a. me!])** | |
| . On Stephenie | ||
| Allure | Why is fantasy, and her brand of it in particular, so popular right now? Q16. | |
| Books | She has always been an avid reader. Q5. Favorite Books: Q5 and Q6. Pride & Prejudice, Madensky Square, Mansfield Park. Anne McCaffrey. The Ender Series by Card. Q9 and Q10. Authors she'd love to meet. Childhood favorites: Alcott, Austen, Montgomery, Brooks - Q6, Q7, Q8. Characters are the driving force for her. Q11. She can't read as much any more. Q46. | |
| Family | What do her boys think of the books? The oldest plays it cool, but brags at school. Q14. The youngest thinks everyone writes books. Q15. They do love The Host. Q29. But they really like nonfiction best. Also Q29. | |
| Favorites/ Preferences/ Personal Info | Defining Moments ReaderGirlz (Alex MQ Goldfish). Fate or Choice? Q7. Favorite ice cream? Caramel ReaderGirlz (ReaderGirlz). Most important thing in life ReaderGirlz (Alex MQ Goldfish). Premarital Sex/ Relationships ReaderGirlz (Butterfly). Vampire or Werewolf? Q25. To which Twilight character is she the most similar? Edward. What does she think of fan fiction? Q23 - 25. | |
| History (personal) | Dating etc. Ever been in love with two boys? Q9. ReaderGirlz (Butterfly). Q19. Is Edward Stephenie's dream man? Q18. High School/ College What was she like in high school? See also the Squeetus Blog. Teacher at BYU Q5. | |
| Writing Process | For whom was Twilight written? Herself, primarily. The audience came later. Q41. See also Q2. Who are her readers now? Q27. Advice for aspiring writers Q20. Q2. She doesn't really plan to write anything, and sometimes edits change the story. Q31. How does she write? How do you deal with writer's block? - Q24. - Q6. -Q34. -Q44. Once she starts, she keeps on. Q17. So how does she know when to stop? That's why she writes sequels. Can she write on the road? Q43. Writing History How much was cut from Twilight? Q19. Characters Keeping distinct personalities: Q26. Characters are always her inspiration. Q11. | |
| . Future Twilight Saga Books (in order) | ||
| Breaking Dawn | What can we expect? Q3. Who will narrate? SF. Do Bella & Jacob still have a chance? SF. | |
| Midnight Sun | When will it come out? Q1. Is Midnight Sun just Edward’s version of Twilight, or of New Moon, Eclipse, etc. as well? Q2 (Cullen Vampire). | |
| Five and Six | See the Twilighters' interview, pp 4-5. Will you write a book from Alice's perspective? ReaderGirlz (keeton). Will Bella be in them? ReaderGirlz (BellaCullenProject). Basic plans for all unpublished Twilight series books. - With Class Podcast. Are you going to continue to write vampires? Q12. | |
| . Other Works | ||
| The Host | Music that inspired the plot: Original of the Species by U2. "Adult" writing. Q3. Q1. Another summary (from Nancy Pearl podcast). And another. | |
| Forever Dawn | Can I read it? Stephenie's Site. | |
| An LDS book for YA? | Will she ever write one? Yes... possibly (Mandy) | |
| And others | Mermaids? Mystery? Will she ever write anything that is just human? Maybe. | |
** Why ask that question? Well, I have a theory that Jacob will imprint and renegotiate the treaty because he finally understands how important Edward is to Bella.... deciding for the tribe that they will not destroy the Cullen family for biting a human who was entirely willing.

