Okay, so maybe it’s a little more than a week and maybe I don’t really have the authority to do this, but I am singlehandedly declaring it Vampire Week on Beliefnet. (Or, um, Vampire 10 Days? But don’t you think Vampire Week has a better ring to it? And I just can’t wait any longer–I mean, can you?) This is, of course, in honor of the approaching release (!!!) of Stephenie Meyer’s fourth and final (nooooo!) installment of the “Twilight” series, “Breaking Dawn,” on the evening of August 1, at the stroke of midnight! And I’m kind of excited about it. Can you tell?
Definition of Vampire Week: It’s kind of like Holy Week, which is the week leading up to Easter if you’re Catholic, but Vampire Week does not end with the resurrection of anyone’s savior, unless, that is, you consider getting to read about our glorious and shining hero, EDWARD once again (thank God for Edward!) rather salvific–and you might. I wouldn’t make fun of you if you did. So anyway, Vampire Week is the period of time leading up to the release of “Breaking Dawn,” and I declare it both a time of joy–when Stephenie Meyer fans can unabashedly wax on giddily about their fandom of all things “Twilight” and perhaps, even share your favorite “Twilight Imitation” novels with us (You all know what I’m talking about right? All those angsty vampire novels that have come out trying to hit the same nerve that Meyer did, but never coming close. But we’ll read them to tide us over, right?!)–and it is also a time of mourning, as we all prepare for the reality that once “Breaking Dawn” is over, once we rip through it’s pages, we are done with the series. (sniff, sniff!)
Unless, of course, Meyer finishes “Midnight Sun” which she will, of course. Because she loves all of us crazy fans very much. But I digress….
To launch Vampire Week, other than announcing it, I will give you fans important “Breaking Dawn” information. If you happen to be in NYC on the night of the release (or want to devote an exclusive trip to NYC in honor of Meyer), Stephenie Meyer will be doing an appearance at the Kodak Theater in Times Square. Blue October–one of the bands that inspires Meyer’s writing–will be giving a concert, and Meyer will be signing books. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, July 26th, at 10 a.m. They are $20. And don’t worry non-NYC people: Meyer is doing this in several cities after the NYC release.
What else you can look forward to during Vampire Week: posts about my “Top 5 B-Movie-like Twilight-Imitation Attempts” (or something catchy like that) which readers can feel free to chime in about and add their own favorites or argue with my choices; Personal advocacy for Team Edward (go Edward!)–and I want to make it clear to Team Jacob people that you are welcome to respond to any and all posts in honor of Vampire Week, even though you know not what you do, siding with Jacob and all; and then just other giddy postings about articles celebrating the approach of the book release, as well as all things-Vampire related in general. Feel free to post comments about any Meyer/”Breaking Dawn”/Edward/Bella/Jacob/Vampire sightings you find as well.
That’s all for now. Three cheers for (Stephenie Meyer) Vampire Week!
(I am assuming I am not alone in this level of dorky-ness, right? Prove me right on this one people…)
posted July 23, 2008 at 3:06 pm
You are SO not alone in your dorky-ness!! Have you hear of TwilightMOM’s? You really, really would fit in there quite nicely! I agree so much with your sentiment about it being a time of joy and mourning b/c Breaking Dawn is what we have been waiting for for so long and yet it will be then end of the story (Midnight Sun will add more, but won’t change it…but we can still obsess until that comes out, too!!). Loved loved loved this article. I look forward to more things from Vampire Week to 10 days! Thanks!
posted July 23, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Hurrah for Vampire Week! I think I will kick things off by watching favorite episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Welcome to the Hellmouth – it’s always good to start at the beginning!
In addition to the Edward v. Jacob debate, how about Angel vs. Spike? Bela Lugosi vs. Christopher Lee? or Klaus Kinski or Frank Langella or Louis Jourdan – one of the best Draculas ever, trust me! — or Gary Oldman. Or maybe just rate all of the actors who’ve played Dracula, or some B movie version like Count Alucard, or other lead role vampires.
posted July 23, 2008 at 3:42 pm
hehehe, international dorky-ness here… we the twilighters are going to rule the world someday… and soon! *crooked_smile*
posted July 23, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Another TwilightMom and you are not alone! Reading your article, either it’s hormones or I am an addicted fan, I cried actual tears when reminded of the last book. I am so looking forward to this book release and can’t wait for December. Team Edward all the way!! =D
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Proud Twilight Mom here!
GO TEAM EDWARD!!!!
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Sooo not alone on the dorky-ness level (or what I like to call: Seventh Heaven XD) . I agree, Twilighters are going to rule the world and there’s nothing that can stop us! Yesterday, I very almost cut out all the words in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban that had anything to do with Twilight. But then I remembered that it was a library book, and they probably wouldn’t be so happy about it. Another little thing to prove you you’re not alone: Last time I went to the library, I passed by the “holds”shelf. And I saw it. I saw THE BOOK. Yes, twilight was standing there, on hold for someone. Even though I had a rush, that wanted me to take the book and run from the Library, I settled with a note that said” You’re awesome for reading this book”. This Vampire week IS AWESOME.. Thanks for doing this, for all the crazy fans out there, who don’t have a life ( Including ME, of course). Have a vamptastic, twilight-y day!
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:27 pm
I wish it wasn’t the last book!!! By the way I’m probably even more dorky than you so don’t worry!! I’m am so obsessed I can’t even explain it!!! I’m crazy for Twilight (not to mention Edward and Jacob!!) So I know what you mean. Don’t you just wish the saga could go on and on and on? I sure do!! I want to read Breaking Dawn but I also don’t. I DO want to read it becuase I’m DYING to know what happens!!!! But I DON’T want to read it because I don’t want it to end!!!!! But you’re right,there’s always Midnight Sun to look forward to (and hopefully a sequel to The Host) and it’ll be even better because it’s all Edward!!! I can’t believe it’s only 9 days away!!! I figured out how many chapters I should read every day so that I could finish all three of the first books right before I get Breaking Dawn on August 2!! Can’t wait for it!! And I also can’t wait for the movie because you know that I’ll be there the first day that comes out too!!!
GO TWILIGHT, STEPHENIE MEYER, EDWARD, JACOB, AND THE TWILIGHT CAST!!!
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I also have a healthy interest in all things Twilight! I can barely stand to wait for Breaking Dawn! You are so not alone.
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I wish it wasn’t the last book!!! By the way I’m probably even more dorky than you so don’t worry!! I’m am so obsessed I can’t even explain it!!! I’m crazy for Twilight (not to mention Edward and Jacob!!) So I know what you mean. Don’t you just wish the saga could go on and on and on? I sure do!! I want to read Breaking Dawn but I also don’t. I DO want to read it becuase I’m DYING to know what happens!!!! But I DON’T want to read it because I don’t want it to end!!!!! But you’re right,there’s always Midnight Sun to look forward to (and hopefully a sequel to The Host) and it’ll be even better because it’s all Edward!!! I can’t believe it’s only 9 days away!!! I figured out how many chapters I should read every day so that I could finish all three of the first books right before I get Breaking Dawn on August 2!! I’m reading it right now!!I’m So excited!! I Can’t wait for it!! And I also can’t wait for the movie because you know that I’ll be there the first day that comes out too!!! 9 more days people then Breaking Dawn will finally arrive!! Woo-hoo!!
GO TWILIGHT, STEPHENIE MEYER, EDWARD, JACOB, AND THE TWILIGHT CAST!!!
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:31 pm
You are SO not alone! i am 22 married and have a daughter and i LOVE these books..i will be skipping right to the end when i get my book as i’ve done in ALL the books i read! i know it’s terrible but i can’t seem to enjoy it til i know they end up together or not!
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Sorry!! I accidently post my first comment twice!! There’s like 2 more lines on the 2nd one though. And I just want to add that if you haven’t noticed yet, I am on team Switzerland (which I like to call Team Switz for short) which I love both Edward AND Jacob!! Go Team Switz!!! (Sorry if you prefer Switzerland instead but I like Switz I just think it has a certain ring to it!!)
GO TWILIGHT, STEPHENIE MEYER, EDWARD, JACOB, AND THE TWILIGHT CAST!!! And GO TEAM SWITZ!!1 (or Switzerland if you want!!)
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I LOVE TWILIGHT! Ah I can’t wait for Breaking Dawn, and the movie! And my friend knows someone who got us tickets to the movie premiere in NYC, so hopefully we’ll get to meet Kristin and Rob!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
GO TEAM EDWARD!!!!!
posted July 23, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I LOVE YOU for doing this
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Ill be checking this everyday and no, I am 21, Im in college, I study literature and theology and Im in love with these books. It gets EVERYBODY!!!
too bad breaking dawn will be out here at august,4th…sometimes I hate living in germany and 2days seem like an eternity.
cant wait for the twilight-week (10days
posted July 23, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Hello all you Twilight fans! It’s so great to see that I’m not alone in loving this series and being so geeky about it. I can’t wait to check out Twilight Moms! Thanks for alerting me. I think I might need to post about you all tomorrow in honor of VAMPIRE WEEK on Beliefnet! (Woohoo! Go Team Edward….)
posted July 23, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I am equally excited about Breaking Dawn, the Twilight movie, and every related to the saga. I’d do almost anything to be able to go the any of these events! Florida’s a happenin’ place…why can’t something come here?!
Anyway, I too will be back daily to see what’s in store! It will help with the August 2nd anticipation!
posted July 23, 2008 at 7:10 pm
AWESOME!!! A whole week devoted to EDWARD, ah! I mean “Twilight” …! This is awesome! I too, love all things Twilight! And, like Jules above – I am not a teenager … but, in love with the series non-the-less! Stephenie has captured all of our imaginations … & it is wonderful! Thanks! for Vampire Week – think we can turn it into a National Holiday!!???
posted July 23, 2008 at 7:15 pm
OMG!! I can’t wait until Breaking Dawn!! I’ve already pre-ordered it!!!! And it’ll be at my house the next day!! (too bad there’s not Same Day shipping Available *pout*) … Until then… I’ve contemplated re-reading all of the other three… but I’ve decided since I just read them all a few days ago, that my memory is strong enough… and my dreams are still going strong… that I would hold out for just a few more days!!! AHhhhhhhh can’t wait!!!
posted July 23, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Hehe, no you’re not alone! I’ve been practically buzzing for a week already, anticipating Breaking Dawn! I’ll be there, at the release party with all the screaming teenagers (even though I’m quite a few years past my teens), I don’t care. Just give me the book and nobody gets hurt. Team Edward!!! Woot!
posted July 24, 2008 at 9:01 am
OME! I love Stephenie!! And of course I am team Edward, who couldn’t be when he is so HOT! Thanks for the Vampire (Edward) week
I can’t wait to see what you put together
posted March 30, 2009 at 7:49 pm
i love edward he is soooooo cute i want to know how to become a vampire in a week and cand you get me to meet robert padison
posted March 30, 2009 at 11:35 pm
omg i love edward i want to marry him soooo bad
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