Despite the series’ many flaws, I continue to enjoy the vampire phenomenon—whether it’s in spite of it’s cheesiness, or because of it, is something I’ve still to decide. However, I’ve identified the two major elements which initially drew me to the saga, and which continue to leave me wanting more. Read more…
When improving their craft, writers are bombarded with advice—with lists of what to do and what not to do, why such mistakes will ruin their book, and why it’s crucial you follow these rules. What they don’t tell you in these self help blogs for authors is that your favourite Read more…
Twilight is seldom hailed as a literary masterpiece. Even it’s most diehard adherents wouldn’t compare it with Shakespeare (though one fan did assert it should be considered a classic, a debate for another article). One of the biggest complaints about the quality of the series revolves around Bella—the protagonist and Read more…
It’s safe to say Anne Rice would not enjoy this comparison. She, along with Stephen King, made her dislike of the Twilight Saga clear. What’s more, Stephenie Meyer read little vampire literature. It’s unlikely she’s read Anne Rice, which means any similarities likely stem more from the overall nature of Read more…
When I refer to “what ifs,” I’m discussing alternate routes the story might have taken, and where it would have gone as a result. Twilight, for all it’s detractors, has many what ifs—there are several big decisions made throughout the saga, the most famous example being the question of whether Read more…
Despite reaching great popularity among fans, there was another large cohort of readers who were left wanting after reading the legendary saga. They cited problems with characterization, prose, structure, and other issues both writing and politically related. While many loved the saga despite it’s flaws, others couldn’t overlook them and Read more…
Love it or hate it, Twilight, like most works of fantasy, generates it’s share of questions. When you’re dealing with magic in an age of science, you have to wonder how things work. Twilight, with it’s weird science and double chromosomes, is no exception. There are several questions to be Read more…
For the most part, Twilight is a book of happily ever afters. It’s fairy tale quality means that nearly every character finds happiness, whether in the form of a mate or a satisfying life, and all arcs are tied up with a pink ribbon. However, there is one character who Read more…
The world of fiction is teeming with the undiscovered. Though some quality assurance is a plus, it can be worthwhile to read something that doesn’t make a Top 100 list. It can be gratifying to read a story your friends have never read (especially if you enjoy it). Video Version Read more…