From Ed With Love

Well this is just something I wanted to say, just a thank you to all the people following my blog (all 10 of you). I mean i know its not a ton, but to me its just amazing. I remember when i got my first follower, called up MC right away, it was just that exciting. Its nice to know more people are reading my blog and taking a look at it. I hope you all enjoy it.

Remember: any comments or questions, just let me know!! Or if your reading something amazing or writing something send something my way and i'd love to read them and hopefully stick them on my blog.

Thanks again,

Love Ed

Breaking Dawn: Controversial Scenes and Ratings

Will We See 'Breaking Dawn's' Most Controversial Scenes?

By: Erik Davis on June 16, 2010 at 1:59PM

Now that its official and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn will be split up into two films, fans can start wondering about how director Bill Condon plans to adapt the series' most controversial book. One of the key people in charge of figuring out what to show on screen is screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg, who recently chatted up The LA Times and spoke about how, exactly, they were approaching the book's most talked-about moments.

Spoilers to follow … as if there are still fans out there who haven't read the book …

The scenes in question revolve around Bella losing her virginity and then giving birth in a very bloody (and not all too cinematic) way. When Rosenberg was asked about these scenes, she said, "On the fan site, on Facebook, all the comments are 'It has to be R rated! You have to show the childbirth! Gore and guts and sex!' For me it's actually more interesting to not see it. You know, you can do childbirth without seeing childbirth ... it doesn't mean it's any less evocative of an experience."

I completely agree with her, too. Name a film where you, the viewer, actually see the whole childbirth thing go down from a right-between-her-legs camera angle. Why would you even want to see that? I'm sure you can evoke more emotion in a scene like that if the camera stayed on Kristen Stewart's face the whole time, allowing the audience to experience the emotional rollercoaster that is childbirth, instead of actually watching the gory mess unfold.

As far as the whole Bella losing her virginity scene … well, I'm sure you've seen enough sex scenes in your lifetime to figure out the ways in which they can shoot it and still maintain a PG-13 rating. While I'm not crazy about the clichéd shot of two people lying in bed under the covers with their shirts off, it is the one shot that best describes what just took place from a visual standpoint.

What do you Twi-hards think? Do we really need to see these scenes play out on screen like they do in the book, or do you agree that there are tamer ways to approach them?

Any comments from anyone out there? Honestly I think it could be a little off with the PG-13 rating, but sometimes these days it feels like PG-13/R sometimes overlap here and there. I just don't want it simmered down cause of all the younger people in the audience, but maybe that's just cause that's not me :)

all info from original source: fandango

An Eclipse Novella: Bree Tanner

New Book Coming Soon (in about 11 hours according to the latest countdowns) This is Bree's short story about her life and the vampire army that was being created to get Bella and the Cullens. Here's some information about it from various sources...

New Book Coming Soon (in about 11 hours according to the latest countdowns) This is Bree's short story about her life and the vampire army that was being created to get Bella and the Cullens. Here's some information about it from various sources...

Coming June 5, 2010
An Unforgettable New Novella from International Phenomenon
Stephenie Meyer

There are Two Sides to Every Story



Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion.

 One dollar from each book sold will be donated to the American Red Cross

Stephenie Meyer answers questions about 'Bree Tanner'

USA Today: Stephenie Meyer answers questions about 'Bree Tanner'

Excerpts from a Q&A, released by publisher Little, Brown, with Stephenie Meyer about The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Q: Bree only appears in a couple pages of Eclipse. What was it about the character that made you want to explore her story further? A: In the beginning, I wasn't fascinated specifically by Bree — it was the newborns in general. While I was writing Eclipse, there was a lot going on behind the scenes, of course, things Bella didn't know about. Because I was focused on Bella, I couldn't delve too deeply into the newborns' story, however, there was always in my mind a general idea of what they were up to. I had to think about that while I was pacing the plot: Bella is at this point, the newborns are doing this. To keep it all straight, eventually I made a calendar of the months of May and June — which is all Eclipse deals with — and wrote down on each square what was going on with Bella that day and what was happening in Seattle. So the story of the newborns was always a big part of the story of Eclipse. And it made me kind of sad that there was no way to express any of that in the book. Bree is the only newborn mentioned by name in Eclipse, the only newborn who has contact with the Cullens (aside from being killed by them), and the only newborn who encounters the Volturi in the clearing. She lives the longest, so she is the narrator who can tell the full story. She was a natural choice to chronicle the story of the newborns. Once I started writing from her perspective, she really came alive. So much so that, as the inevitable end got closer, it was really depressing going ahead. It was harder for me to kill Bree than any other fiction character I've ever killed, even though I was killing her for the second time. (Before Bree, the saddest was Walter in The Host.) Q: Why do you feel it is important for people to read Bree's story prior to the release of the Eclipse movie? A: Eclipse is told from only Bella's perspective. That has some limitations; when there is so much going on off-stage (so to speak), it leaves a lot of mysteries. The films have the advantage of seeing the story from outside of Bella's head. The viewer can see things — like the wolves hunting Victoria in New Moon— that the reader only gets hints of. Of all the Twilight books, Eclipse has the most going on outside of Bella's view. For the movie to work, we have to see and understand some of these things. Knowing that elements of Bree's story were being incorporated into the movie, I hoped the story could somehow get out first. Personally, I always want to read a book before seeing the movie. I like to make my own mental pictures before someone else's picture intrudes. Probably most of my readers don't have the same hang-up, but for those who do, I wanted to give them the chance to create their own mental pictures of Bree and the gang. Q: In which order would you recommend one read The Twilight Saga with the addition of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner? Should they follow Eclipse with the novella or finish Breaking Dawn before cracking the pages of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner? A: If I were going to read the saga for the first time, I would probably read Bella's story straight through before launching into other perspectives. Q: Why did you choose the American Red Cross as your recipient charity for donations from the sale of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner? A: I was very moved by the outpouring of support after the disaster in Haiti. A lot of Twilight fan communities did fundraising effort, and I was so impressed by their efforts. I wanted to continue that movement. I think it's important that we not quickly forget Haiti and Chile now that they're no longer the focus of the media. It takes a very long time to recover from such devastation and they still need our help. Get The Book Here!

Spotlight: ItzMegan73

Hey, its been a while so here are a two author interviews for you! I'd like to welcome ItzMegan73 to The Electronic Bookshelf!

Of her stories, comes one of my favorite stories, The Cannabean Betrothal. In her story she's created an entire culture and way of life that at first was hard get into because it's all new but once you embrace the Cannabean culture it's an addictive story, with a well written plot and in-depth characters.

Summary: Edward has immersed himself in the Cannabean way to ward off the hurt of a life-changing experience; but an unexpected betrothal teaches him how little he knows about life. There is no abuse in this story.

Q: What did you think of Breaking Dawn?

I actually didn't mind Breaking Dawn. It was a nice reprieve after the horror

of Eclipse - which was my least favorite of the saga.

Q: Favorite Twilight couple?

Edward & Bella

Q: Which movie did you like more, Twilight or New Moon? Why?

I liked Twilight more. The story was more endearing. And the re-watchability

factor was off the charts. New Moon? Not so much.

Q: How did you come up with the idea of the Cannabean world?

The story just kind of popped into my head one day.

Q: What has been the inspiration behind the story?

Actually, it was a photo/still of Edward & Bella during the prom scene in

Twilight. She'll looking up at him quite demurely and he's looking down at

her, like a protector or a man very much in "charge". They look so young in

that picture, but mature. It's hard to explain, but that was the inspiration

for the story. They look like they're at a wedding in the pic and so I just

ran with it.

Q: Would you say that it’s been easier this story because you write all the

rules, or harder because you have to create a whole new world?

Hmm...sometimes it's easier, but the fact checking is tedious.

Q: What’s your favorite type of FanFic to read?

I don't really read much fanfic, but all stories I like are very different

from one another, so I don't know if I have a certain "type".

Q: Is there any type you never read? Why?

I don't read any other pairings beside Edward & Bella. They hold no interest

for me.

Q: Do you have a specific writing process?

All I need is quiet and a computer and an Internet connection. That's pretty

much it.

Q: What’s the hardest part about writing for you?

Finding the time.

Q: Who was your favorite character to write? Why?

Anthony (ARS) because he's completely mine and there are no pre-conceived

notions. TCB Bella is a close second though. I love her innocence. She hasn't

had any experiences to cause her to be jaded, and therefore she plays no

games. I love that about her.

(if it’s different from above) What character are you most proud of? Has

grown the most, in your eyes?

As far as growth...hmm, I was going to say TCB Edward, but Edward in the Tutor

probably has him beat by a longshot.

Q: Is there any music you like to listen to when you write?

No. I like quiet.

Q: Favorite author outside of fanfiction?

Beverly Cleary. She taught me how to love the written word.

Q: Working on anything new, planning anything after this story, or just taking

one thing at a time?

Oh, I have a few stories itching to be told...

Q: Anything else you’d like to say about writing fanfiction or your story?

I think I'll put anyone who is reading this out of their misery by stopping

now!

Aw, too harsh :) I know I enjoyed reading this and learning more about ItzMegan73 and TCB, as I'm sure many of you will.

Coming Soon: Merina 2