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Teen-lit author Stephenie Meyer has announced that the next instalment of her phenomenally successful Twilight saga is “on hold indefinitely”, after an unnamed acquaintance leaked a rough draft via the internet. Meyer, who is often referred to as the new J. K. Rowling, had already posted the finished first chapter of Midnight Sun to her website. In response to the breach, the devout Mormon decided to post the entire draft on her website, so that fans choosing not to read the illegally reproduced version do not “feel they have to make a sacrifice to stay honest”.
In a preface, she writes: “I have a good idea of how the leak happened as there were very few copies of Midnight Sun that left my possession and each was unique. The manuscript that was illegally distributed on the Internet was given to trusted individuals for a good purpose. I have no comment beyond that as I believe that there was no malicious intent with the initial distribution.”
Midnight Sun would have been the fifth book in the Twilight series, which chronicles the dangerous romance between American schoolgirl Bella and handsome teenage vampire Edward, who must constantly restrain himself from sinking his fangs into her pretty white neck. The saga is underpinned by Bella’s fretting over whether to a vampire in order to consummate her relationship with Edward.
The abstinence of Meyer’s characters reflects her own strict ethical beliefs, but the unfulfilled sexual desire with which they consequently bristle, has proven wildly popular with teenage girls – selling over eight million copies worldwide. Time magazine dubbed the phenomenon “the erotics of abstinence”.
Meyer penned the first story in 2003, after she was inspired by a dream. At the time, she was an Arizona housewife, too busy taking care of her family to treat her writing as anything but a hobby. When, at her sister’s suggestion she did try to sell her work, she was ignored or rejected by 15 publishers (Rowling was turned down by 12) before the last one offered her a $750,000 three-book deal.
Some critics have accused Meyer of peddling saccharine melodrama, an offence of which Times critic Amanda Craig feels she has been particularly guilty in recent UK release Breaking Dawn (the book preceding Midnight Sun): “Sadly, what made the first book so interesting and suspenseful - the choice between an imperfect mortal life and a perfect but sterile vampire one - is here traduced. Bella gets all her heart's desires, including a perfect baby, but not before the reader feels suffocated in sugar. Pass the insulin, please! “

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dear steph,please finish writing midnight sun i have been hooked on the twilight saga,and always hoped there would be another one after breaking dawn! please dont let the person who leaked it out win. x
michelle, fife, scotland
Dear Stephenie,
I must say that in my life i have never read a more perfect, suspencful, romantic, and entertaining book in my life. I have been hooked on these books from the time i layed my hands on twilight. I don't think i would be able to live without reading the rest of midnight sun. Please!!
Carliette, Naples, Florida
Dear Steph,
Please dont stop writing Midnight Sun. Im so hooked its just a different booked entirely from Edwards point of view, how he expresses his feelings, how hes able to express the feelings of everyone else around him, it doesnt only let us know the Cullens a little deeper, but everyone else
Kendra, Leesburg, USA
dear Steph
Pleae write the next book, the draft looks amazing - and it being in Edward point of view gives it a totally differant feel to the story. I dont know who it was, but i reaaly dont like who evr leaked it. Ive always wanted to be an auther and ur a true inspirtation steph! please write it!
Beckey Leonard, Aldershot,
Dear Stephanie,
I very strongly believe that you should finish your book, Midnught Sun, because of the loyalty your fans have represented for you. I understand your predicament, and i hope that you can over look this unfortunate event. Even when we are young, we are taught to, "Try, Try, again"
Amanda, Bemidji, USA
dear stephanie
I have read the draft of midnight sun and I really hope that you do finish the story to read it through Edwards thoughts and to also have an insite into the cullens, well i really enjoyed it theres just one problem i'm hooked and i cant wait to find out what happens from there point
mandy, Chesterfield, uk
dear stephenie,
pls,pls,pls finish edwards story...........i have read the draft on your site and it will really be unjust to not tell his complete version ,his emotions ,sacrifices and conflicts realyy do make us want to love him even moreand show his true love for bella
neha, mumbai, india
Stephanie,
I read midnight Sun after you posted it on your sight. What you have completed is great. I would love to see a finished copy of thie and maybe even one that goes on to follow reneesme & jacob. I have read the 4 you have done in the series 3X & am getting ready to read them again!!!!!!
Traci, Centerville, USA
Mrs Meyer i have read all your books and they are amazing. totaly fell in love with all the charaters. i have read the draft to midnight sun and its sounds so good. it would be really good to hear Edwards throughts from all the books. please please finish Midnight sun.
Terri-anne White, uk,
I am not a teenage girl and am now totally and absolutely obsessed with the characters and stories. Please dont stop it would not be fair to all your fans.
Maz Scotland
Marilyn, Isle of mull, Scotland
I would love to read more about renesmee and jacob, alice and jasper, bella and edward, and the rest of them, I feel that there is so much that is left untold, I would love to read more, I have read the complete series a few times, and keep waiting to hear that your continuing the series. PLEASE!
J, Charlotte, USA
Mrs Meyer. I can understand why you have put Midnight sun on hold. After hearing about this, I went to your website to read what you did.It was REALLY good and I wanted to read more. Midnight sun would be a great addition to the 4 books that you have done. please, for the sake of all fans, continue!
Nicole Parker, Nottingham,
please finish your book soon ,
the twilight books were great.. i loved them esciallyy edward cullen he is gorgeous ...
:)
your books are the best books i have ever read in my life and that is good..
PLEASE FINSH IT SOON
Olivia francis, bedford, england
hello Mrs Meyer.
I have all of your 4 books and they were very good, i have just found out that there will be midnight sun coming soon.
that would be the best,
your books are soo good they are the best i have ever read in my life, i love all of them , please finish midnight sun soon..
olivia francis, bedford, england
Mrs. Meyer. I purchase all of 4 books. I was not aware of "midnight sun" It will be a great injustice to your loyal fan/readers. Eduard Cullen: all of the character, this one is the most satisfying. PLEASE, PLEASE FINISH MIDNIGHT SUN.
Reina , Miami, Fl , USA
I need more twilioght
Amber, Eastfarligh, UK
i just finished the Breaking Dawn and would love it if you would finish Midnight Sun. istill have lots of questions and would love it if you answered them . i'd be so excited if you would cure my wanting for more and hurried . I LOVED YOUR BOOKS ! please hurry bye
jade, lagrande, U.S.A
please pleasee please finish writing your books, the one's in Edward's point of view. I'm almost finished reading the four, and i'm definately going to be extremely sad when i have no more to read. It's the first book in a long time that i have really gotten into!
Alexa, Tallmadge,
It would be completely and utterly unfair to the fains if you don't release this for your dedicated fans who have investid a lot of time and money in these books. I know Breaking Dawn left me with a lot of questions I would love to have answered and I would gladly pay money for the next one..
Jessie, Bangor, United states
you should make the fifth book. i want to know more about jacob. i want to know if still want to be with renesmee. you should make a new character. a new love for jacob. he should fall in love with someone who is more like him. i have good ideas and i want to sure them but i want to talk to myself
Evy , Donna, USA
PLEASE finish writting the fifth book PLEASE!!! You really should i am reading the Twilight series again thats how much i luv them please dont stop writting i hav 2 find out wat happens to everyone like Jacob and Renesmee and Bella and Edward.
PLEASE finish Midnight Sun!!!!!!!
PLEASE!!!!!!
Leish, Yazz, Australia
I absolutely agree there should be a fifth book!!! I don't know for sure if I could agree that Bella and Edward really do have a happilly ever after with the vatroli still at large... There is still way to many possibilities. I wanna know more about all the characters including Alice's past.
ashley, lapine, usa
all of the books are great even if they haven't been released, but if you would just think about what fans need you will see that midnight sun does just that it fills in that hole that makes you wonder what Edward is thinking. how about a 5th book and see edward and Bella be parents and their love?
beth , Osage Beach , USA
iv read all the books, but i havent read the draft of midnight sun, but i really like some of the other fans ideas about making a book about jacob and renesmee, i think thats what the next books should be about since bella and edward have already had thier hapily ever after.
rhiannon, whitman, massachucets
i agree with everyone iv read the draft copy of midnight sun that you put on your website and it is amazing please carry on writing it if you dont you will be punishing us the innosent fans how have alwaysbeen loyal to you also please write a book that carrys on with the events after breaking dawn
cheryl, stevenage, united kingdom
I am a huge fan. I have read Midnight Sun (I didn't realise that it was leaked onto the internet) and it's brilliant! I hope you write all 4 books from Edwars point of veiw - not just one - like do Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn in his point of view.
Lara, Aldershot, England
midnight is like theee awesomest book.....
my friends think im a weirdo for liking the whole vamipe thing....n i actually broke up with them.me and one of my friend we LOVE the twilight saga soooo much that we are writing our own book following frm Breaking Dawn.
naz, reading, england
midnight sun was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!i!!!
It was the best book yet, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! continue righting it you stopped at the best part you might as well finish that book and then stop but dont just stop there
savannah, madison, united states
having read the draft of MIDNIGHT SUN...please please please consider finishing the book sooon, im no teeager but im having to fight my teeage daughter to get my books back to read them again, would love to keep story going and going and going................
joanne matthews, belfast, northern ireland
i really want the 5th book to be finished!!!! please!!!! im the one that made twilight popular in my school. now even the grade fours are reading them. ive read the series like ten times. if you dont finish the book ill be soooooo sad. please try and finish the book!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica, Orillia, Canada
Hi just like to say that I'd love to read the rest of the book. I'm hooked already. I understand that you are upset about the leak but your real fans are waiting for the book. Pleas don't let this be an unfinished book! It's like having only half of your favourte chocolate bar!!! Please!!!!
Rebecca, Oldham, England
please please finish your book midnight sun i loved the four you already done they were fantastic,i can,t get enough of edward and bella, i never been into readin but your books got me hooked so please carry on writing the twilight series.x
bernadette dearden, manchester , england
Please please finish this book!!!! I don't know what to do with myself ! Dying for the story to continue!!!
Gina osinski, Audubon, USA
I agree that Stephanie Meyer should finish the fifth book. The leak has only brought more interest and acknowledgment to the book and it has left people on a cliff hanger. The fans want to read it. If she waits to write it, her fans will get bored and move onto the next big thing. It's now or never!
Chess, York, UK
i think that she should finish the book that she has started, she has fans screaming to read it. there are some who has been true to the book, and has only read the first chapter, and is passontly waiting on the book to be sold in stores so they can read it that way.
Felicia , Marion, Indiana
it took me about three trips to walmart and seeing all the girls buying these books WEEL AT 60 YEARS i was so drawn to these books just about done with breaking dawn and i to would like her to keep writing then could go on for at least 5 more books what happens to seth and jacob and leah &alice all
sherry, eugene, usa
I think that Stephanie Meyer is the new J.K. Rowling.I don't think that she should finish Midnight Sun, but I have read all of the books and they were absolutley wonderful!
Katelyn, Gallia, USA
i reallY Want 2 read it
mogan jackson, north vernon, america
I've almost finished reading Breaking Dawn for the 3rd time lol and i was hopeing that Midnight Sun would be out soon in as i've ran out things to read. I'm very disapointed that Midnight Sun won't be out, i read the draft, i think on Stephanie's website and it looks very good.
Samantha, London, UK
I think she should absolutley FINISH Midnight Sun. I seriously LOVE all the series and this one would be a great addition. Also I would love for her to even write a few more that in addition to the 4 leaving off at Breaking Dawn. I want to know so bad How all is going in Forks!
Tara, Bridgewater, USA
i've read all the twilght books,
but everyone keeps telling me 2 read the midnight sun copy,
i want to wait until it comes out in stores
so hurry up! i cant wait any longer please xxxxxxxxxxxx
nicole, bury, suffolk
I am i love with twilight , books and the movie.
I find myself unable to put the book down , and when i finsh all of them start again.
she is an amazing writer , cannot wait for the next
xx
Nicola, ALEXANDRIA, Scotland
have read all four books and watched the film.. LOTS :D
loved it!
Wooo
twilighttwilighttwilight<3
Poppy, Yeovil, England
We are only half way through the first book and have seen the movie but absolutly love it!
We are planning on buyng the other three books and have heard there was a fifth book but now we have heard the book may be scrapped we are thouroughly disappointed!!!!
Please release midnight sun!
thankyou
Georgia & Olivia, Castleford, England
I had never even heard of twilight until i saw the trailor for the film. I normally dont like fantasy stories or films but once i saw the trailor i new that i had to watch it. I got the film first an was totally addicted havent stopped watching since. I went out one day this week and bought the book
shantel freeman, rawtenstall, lancashire
i read the good and honest midnight sun on her website it is so good it is twilight from Edwards view it has got to b one of the most amazing things i think i've ever read in my whole life i hope that she goes back to writing it soon
Ema, Hamilton,
I was so annoyed that breaking dawn was the last book that i just kept reading the whole series over and over and over again! My mates and i really want to know what happens next! How does Renesme respond to Jacobs imprinting? So many people would buy the books! Pleeeease keep writing them!!
Natasha, Essex,
i got in trouble reading these bookssimply because i couldnt put them down, to where my grades slipped *oops* but seriously, i read the harry potter books as well, and no offense J.K rowling, but these books have NO competition. they're just amazing. a fifth book should deffinetly happen! WRITE=)
Cj, Tokyo, Japan
I really hope you will continue writing as many books as you can, I know I'll keep buying them. I don't think the book is "sugar coated" at all, and just because Bella got what she wanted doesn't mean the story can't continue, there're a lot of things that could still happen. Please keep writing.
Karen, Sun Valley, US
The Twilight series is simply, alright. It is nothing compared to the Harry Potter series or any other for that matter. And it doesn't help that the whole series is coated in sugar. It is hopelessly missing the element of tragedy, which touches readers. Meyer's writing is flat, as are her characters
Alexia, Simi Valley, US
the books are better than the film.
much more detail..couldnt put it down...
christy, wirral, UK
Out of all the books i've read in the past, The twilight sequeal is by far the best books i've ever read. As i was reading it was like seeing the movie in my head, i absolutely loved it. And when i heard about midnight sun i was so shocked..it would be amazing if you would finish it, for the fans.
Amity Huggins, Aynor, US
I just read the 12 chapters of minight sun and even though I have read the twighlight series twice now it was like I was reading another book. It took on a totally different perspective and gave us a huge insight into Edward and his family. It would be beyond words if you could finish it.
Angela Dichiera, Mildura, Australia
what a fabulous story, i have just finished the four books and feel lost now. they were so absorbing i couldnt put them down. there has got to be more- pleaseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
thank you so much
audrey, teignmouth, england
I thought that the Twlight series were really, really, really, really good and I would love there to be another one. The last one Breaking Dawn was really, really BRILLANT!! Don't let us down and please, please, please, please continue to do midnight sun. For the fans sake!!
Brooke, Beccles, England
i have only just read the first four books and i thought they were fantastic, its been ages since i have been able to pick up a book and not want to put it down till i have finished. i loved the books so much its only took me a week to read all four books, and i would love there to be another book.
liza, walsall, west midlands
I reaally want midnight sun to come out ! pleasee !! i want midnight sun to come out. But if its possible could you write another book from bellas point of view please/? im sorry but it cant just end at breaking dawn!! i want charlie to find out and the volturi to come again for that reason -please!
Emma, Kent,
True Twilight fans need Midnight Sun. Don't deny us, please. I'm a married mother of two in her forties and am so inlove with Edward! My family and home suffered for a week whilst I read the whole series of books from start to finish! The film was a dream-can't wait for New Moon
Sally , London, England
OMG please please please please write the rest of Midnightsun!!!!!!! Im only 13 yrs old and I never read but I started Twilight to see what the big deal was read the entire series in less than 2 weeks! I've had problems at home this last month and Twilight was the only place I could ecscape to!
Hollie Greene, Hartford, USA
I have read the whole series twice now. Im getting to where I can memorize some of the things they say! Im going CRAZY now that I figured out that your not finishing midnightsun! Im in love with Edward Cullen! And even though I would like to La Push Jacob off a cliff or two, I miss him too! please:)
Abby Taylor, Province, USA
please please for the good of Edward you have to do this. it would be a great lose if you don't write it. i think that it would also strenghten the bond between Edward and Bella as we could see how hard it was for him. we all know that he edited some things for her safety. can't put the saga down!
Hannah, Shrewsbury , England
please finish you new book midnight sun iv read all the books twice and i know i be reading them again my friend and i talk about the books and what edward would be thinking so please finish the book
annette, fife, scotland
stephanie meyer,
please please please please finish your new book "Midnight Sun". I have read through all of your books in less than a month. And I really want to know what happeneds next!! I love the story and I think you should finish, cuz so many respecting fans want to know what happens next :)
Alexa Crawford, Tri-Cities, WA, North America
Refuse to read the leaked copy on the internet, Please write another one, like so many people read the entire saga really quickly as too hard to put down!!
Tina , Cheltenham, England
Please please write MIDNIGHT SUN as we are all desperate to know what happens next!! From a fan that is now hooked!!
Michaela, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Absolutely loved all 4 books!! Read all within a week & even missed a nights sleep cause i was so hooked!! Never got into books like this before!! Loved them!! but please please write another as like others, me too want to know what happens now Bella is a vampire and her life with Edward & Renesmee.
Michaela, Newcastle, United Kingdom
i think although it has leaked out it show just how desprate fans are for the story to carry on. you may be the new j, k, rowling but in my opinion your way better. i hope that in the neear future we will here more about bella and her vampire and child days please keep writing. dont waste your gift!
jess, hertford, england
I really hope that Stephine continues on from the 4th book cuzI really would like to know more about Bella as a Vampire and also I would like more about Renesmee and her growing up and what happens with her and Jacob. I have read all 4 books 5 times already and the movie 10 times I will miss edward
Mindy, Aromas, United States
Please don't let the action of another take away what so many wait for. I absolutely love your books. I read all four in two weeks despite a full time job and two small children. I found myself staying up til 3 and 4 in the morning because I couldn't put it down. Please do it for your true fans.
Kaelice, Elm Grove, USA
It seems that, maybe in her eyes, a private part of Stephenie has been exploited over the internet, so I grieve with her on the decision she had to make. Let's help her mourn the loss, and rebuild that courage to reform Edward's side so it can be told to the world, as he would want it.
Vada Laylene, Chicago, Illinois, United States
god please finish that book iv only just read the first one and i can say is it possible to fall in love with a man in a book and i say yes please dont keep it away from anyone who feels the same pleas please
claire tulley, hull, england
I have to agree with the people here, the twilight series is phenomenal and regardless to what a few people say I believe her work is amazing.I have read the partial draft of "Midnight Sun" and I feel that it's incredible and yet it is only a draft! I really hope she decides to finish it.
Sarah Dwane, Portsmuoth, England
After having read all the twilight books, sharing them with my teenage son, I might add, I was delighted to learn there was a draft for a fifth book, Midnight Son. I was aghast to learn that Ms. Meyer has decided not to finish it. So here 's my plea! It would be a crime not to finish it!
Renee Sloan, Harrison, United States
please write midnight sun i really want to know what happens
your a great writer we all love you
twilihgt is amazing it would be a shame if you didnt finish midnight sun
please please continue
louise, london, england
i love the twilight sereis i cant put the books down when i start reading them please finish midnight sun because i really dont want the sereies too end and your fans will still buy or i know i will and a lot of other people i no pretty please with a cherry on top finish and sell midnight sun
Jasmine Beaulieu, Sudbury, Canada
Haha-well atleast I'm not the only obbsessive Twilight fan that reads the books millions of times over and over again! I LOVE twilight, and I'll dieee if there is no 5th book! I hated when I finished Breaking Dawn, and I've read each book like 20 times each... I hope Stephanie M. keeps writing books
Elizabeth, boston,
please please finesh midnight sun im in the 6th grade and i have read the twilight seiries at least 9 times and am still not tierd of it. please continue writing, i'll all but die if u dont write any more! ive seen the movie 5 times and could watch it a million times more without getting tierd of it
sage, sherwood,
i was completely drawn into the whole twilight series and was sad when i finished Breaking Dawn, wishing it would not end. so i am now reading the series again. PLEASE, PLEASE finish Midnight Sun and let us know what Edward was thinking, feeling, everything.
stephanie, medford, USA
I absolutely LOVE the Twilight Series. When i read the books i cant put them down, even if i have something else to do!!! Im just now in the middle of Breaking Dawn and i dont want it to end. So please finish Midnight Sun, i really want to read more and see from Edward's point of view!!! Team Edward
Tara, Paragould , USA
i havent read the new leaked chapter. but if you dont finish, ill be so depressed. these books are so amazing. i just saw the movie today and thought it was spectacular.
Taylor Stebbins, Mountain Top, united states
I'm so excited and hooked onto this series i'm just now reading twilight. I don't like reading really but your books are AMAZING! They make me want to read and not put them down. They remind me of my bf and I. Please publish Midnight Sun. Thanks. Looking forward to reading:)
Meaghan, Hunts, U.S
I read the first chapter of Midnight Sun that you released. It is amazing. Edward's point of view, like you said, is even more exciting than Bella's! I really hope you finish the book and release it into the world. It'd be a tragedy for it all to end. I think Midnight Sun could be the best yet!
Hayley, Effingham, USA
please write midnight sun. i have been hooked to the series from the second i started reading twililight. you are an amazing writer and just because someone you trusted went behind your back doesn't mean you should lose well deserved sales. your true fans will wait for the release then read it.
Keeley Humphries, Birmingham, England
Stephanie,
Being LDS myself I understand where your torment is coming from. You trusted them and they violated that trust. I write a bit myself, but have never got the chance to finish it. It makes me feel so incomplete. I know you must feel the same, please finish the book. We already love it!
Nikki Lewis, Menan, United States of America
please please please write that book, the all of your books where amazing and as soon as i had a read of twilight i was hooked. i didnt want to read more than the first chapter of midnight sun mainly because i desperatly hope you finish writing the book stepenie. ITS AMAZING PLEASE WRITE IT!
c, dundee, scotland
J k rowling, did not have a tantrum when harry potter was leaked and she writes much better books. love Harry potter as it appeals to all generations and sexes while twilight series is just the current 'in' teenage fiction, harry potter will live on.
ad, london ,
Your Books Are Amazing !! Iv Read Midnight Sun, Even Though You Said It Wasnt Perfect I Was Hooked On It Like The Others. After all The Work Youve Done You Deserve A Break, But Please Please Please, Carry On With Edwards Book,
Your Fans Will Be So Happy If you Carry On.
Your An Amazing Writer x
Zoe , Liverpool, England
whoever the helll leaked that book, just did a favour 4 us all. he/she got us hooked onto the twilight series more. I have read the beginning of midnight sun and have just got 2 say 2 stephenie DO NOT STOP WRITING THAT BOOK! it is an absaloutely amazing gift u have for writing, dont stop!
Nabihah Khan, Sheffield, England
I just have to say, that though Stephenie has every right and reason to put Midnight Sun on hold, I believe that I speak for the entire Twilight community when I say that I hope that the recovery time is very, very short.
We love you Stephenie! ^-^
xxx
Zabby Carnassial
Twilight Obsessive
Zabby Carnassial, London, England
this is for stephanie, if she ever sees it.
Please for the love of all that is Holy! DO NOT STOP WRITING THAT BOOK! its amazing work and as horrible as it is that your work was leeked.... it should be considered a form of punishment for all your fans, if we dont get the chance to read Midnight Sun!
Janice , ajax, Canada
I agree that she has every right to postpone it for as long as she wants. People who leak the information, or even those who read the information should be ashamed. I think so anyways. I mean, whats the point in even reading the leaked info. It does no good if you cant read the whole book.
Andrew, Coon Rapids, USA
I agree why you don't put Midnight sun but you really should for people like me how could read your books every day!
Tori, Valasek
Tori, Spalding,
I agree with Melissa B., this does smell a lot like a publicity stunt. For the sake of crazed fans (myself included ~ I read the entire series in less than a week) I hope she gives in soon and publishes the next one. I love the concept of the book told from Edward's perspective. I need to read more!
Amy, Green Bay, USA
she has every right to postpone the series, yes they may be amaizing books, but if you really like them you can wait. if you were an author and your unfinished book leaked on the internet youd be mad too. so everyone thinking shes overrated for postponing a book just shutup and think if it was you.
autumn, uxbridge, USA
Why bother making a big deal about how you dont like her series? If you dont like the twilight series its a simple thing not to read them! You dont need to be negative and insulting. I say keep writing because i would read every book, I personally love the series and cant get enough of the story! x
Jessica, Swansea,
Stephenie Meyer is getting exactly what she wants by threatening to withhold her next book from fans. This Bella-esque tantrum is keeping her name in the limelight and allowing her to take her time writing her tripe.
It's a publicity stunt. Here's hoping everyone ignores her and she goes away.
Melissa Bindert, Fond du Lac, USA
these books are incredibly overrated. i think it is hilarious that meyer is having a little hissy fit over this happening. really? move on, get over. maybe she will do us all a favor and drop the series. here's for hoping.
August Sunn, Needham, USA
All the girls I know who have read the book are in love with Edward (except one.... fuming). Absolutely loved the series and so looking forward to Midnight Sun, please don't stop writing!! Please!
Antonia McGrath, Sydney, Australia
I feel that Mrs. Meyer is acting more than juvenile with her stunt of refusing to finish the final book in a timely manner. The fans of the series are the ones being punished. If she did not have such loyal fans, then there is a good chance that no one would even be thinking twice about this now.
Rebekah McCoy, Troy, USA
OMG. How could this happen? I was (and about a million other people) looking forward to Midnight Sun! Just posting the first twelve chapters on her site makes it worse, since we have no clue when we will get to read the rest! I (and every other Twilight fan) am very upset.
Alexandra, Canada,
These books were so amazing. I have been eagerly awaiting midnight sun since I completed Breaking Dawn. Please don't punish the rest of us because of someone else. I haven't read a for enjoyment in a long time and I couldn't put these books down. Please don't stop writing this book!
Deanna Breton, North Providence, USA
Midnight Sun being leaked was absolutely horrible, but PLEASE don't leave your fans hanging! What I read of it on your website was amazing! We need to hear the rest of Edward's story! Not just hear it, we need to be able to add it to our collection! Please have pity on us!
Angela, calgary, canada
Stepheie,
i would like to say that i have read this much since i was in school and that is elemantery. i hope that you would change your mind about the story from edwards side. yes i have read both of what you post on your web site. please finish the book so we know it all to the end.
Sheila Bocanegra , layton, utah , usa
Mrs. Meyer,
I too would like to say how much your books have meant to me. They have been a much needed relief during a very difficult time in my life. Please don't stop writing Midnight Sun- it is already an incredible book and one I hope, one day, to read.
Courtney Montague, Wellington, New Zealand
I am really sad to hear that you are not going to finish Midnight Sun. I read the first chapter on your website and the rest of the draft you posted. It is GREAT and I loved it. Please don't stop the book. Please take pity on the rest of us and give us all of Edward's story!
Donna, San Antonio, USA
The Twilight Series was an awesome read. I read the draft on your website and am so "thirsty" for more. What happened to your draft was inexcusable and I hope that the source of the "leak" is held accountable. I hope that someday you will return to finish Edward's side of it, PLEASE!
Kelly, Crystal City, USA
Mrs. Meyer,
I am a special education teacher who has recently read all your books and discovered that someone stole your manuscript. I was so enthralled by your writing and so disappointed to hear that you stopped writing Midnight Sun. You shouldn't let someone who stole your work stop you now.
Kelly, Collinsville, USA
Teenager, I certainly am not. Intrigued & captivated by the entire Twilight saga, I passionately am. The negative reviews of Breaking Dawn & the selfish posting of Midnight Sun serve me with zero patience. For those of us that DO matter, I reproach you to complete Edwards poetic viewpoint...
Marie, St. Louis, USA
I love your books, i have all of them, currently out, in hardcover.
I can understand how upset you are over this. but if no fan stole it from you directly, and you know who did this. And you said it seems it wasn't for anything malicious, then why punish your faithful readers? katie S. miami,fl
Katie, Miami, FL, USA
Dear Mrs Meyer,
i agree with all the above comments. I think that you should take some time off to get over what has happened with your draft but once you come to terms with what has happened can you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE continue writing Midnight Sun... for your fans.
Alexis, Perth, Australia
I completely understand your devastation of what happened and do not blame you for wanting to take some time off. But I think you should also consider the feelings of your fans. I hope that you do decide to continue writing it because I have been captivated by the draft and hope to read more.
Haley, Fresno, USA
I think you should still publish it!
If you don't, then all yoru fans will be disappointed...
I've been waiting for this book since FOREVER!
besides the movie. =)
CeCe, New Orleans, LA,
I am completely addicted to the books. They are wonderful. I cannot believe someone was so inconsiderate and irresponsible. I do hope you will change your mind and finish the fifth book for your true fans! The draft on your web page left me hanging. (Even though I know what happens, it is fantastic!
Rhianna, Alabama,
I am so addicted to your books that it hurts me. I can't believe someone could be so irresponsible.... I hope that you decide to finish and publish the fifth book because I am dying to be just as addicted to it as the others... Please don't punish us for someone else's stupidity.... Thanks so much!
Mikayla, Muncie, United States
please -please -please finish midnight sun. the draft left me wanting so much more. don't punish your fan base by not finishing the book. i'm not a teenager and i finished the four books in one week. i'm hooked!
sherry, riverdale,
I absolutely LOVE your books and read them all within a few days! It is unfortunate that the fifth book got leaked, but I hope that you still end up publishing your official final version so that I can buy it and add it to the collection! I am dying for a fifth book!
kerry, abbotsford, canada
I am so very sorry that people have to be so immature. I was so looking forward to the fifth book coming out! I read all four or your books in the Twilight Series in one week. I couldn't put them down! You are amazing and have inspired many others to follow their passions, as you have. Thanks!
Emily Wilkinson, Eagle Mountain, UT, USA
Don't punish your fans for the stupidity of an insider.
Joanne, Cherry Hill,
Mrs. Meyer,
I really do hope that one day you will find the need to finish Midnight Sun because I simply love your books I cant put them down and every time I read them I cry. But I totally understand where you coming from about it being copyrighted and realeced without your permission I just wish.
christina wyatt, Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Mrs.Meyer,
The first time i pickd up your book i fell head over heels with it,sinking my teeth into it's tempting cover. When i finished your 4th book i almost cried. please pleeease i am begging you publish midnight sun. We all are dying to sink our teeth into it. Please publish it. Your #1
Hail B-J, Brooklyn,
What a bummer to have this happen, but I'm hoping if you don't continue Midnight Sun that we can have a sequel to Host, which
I actually loved more than the Twilight Series. I love your spin on usually negative archetypes, and how you keep it light. Thank you for some really fun story telling.
Stella, grand rapids, USA
Dear STepanie, please don't stop your work on the new novel, Midnight Sun. My 16 y.o. daughter just discovered your series and she is actually READING! This is phenomenal! She has gone through the first 2 in 5 days and actually got in trouble in her painting class for reading Eclipse! PLEASE!
Jamille TWedt, Branson, USA
I respect that Stephenie Meyer must be upset. I mean, some one leaked her book online! Don't you think you would be upset, too? She's probably just gonna take some time off and be with her family. Take it easy.
I do hope she writes again, though :(
I love the series and all the characters. Its grand
Bee, Redondo Beach, USA
Mrs. Meyer, if you are reading this, I hope you know that you are the absolute best author out there. Please don't punish your fans by not giving us Midnight Sun. You said in Eclipse that you want to give us a Porsche. But, we all want Midnight Sun. Please, Please, Please reconsider.
Lots of Love
Ruk, Dhaka, Bangladesh
its not fair that someone would be so rude!! i would say more but it probably wouldn't be very appropriate! to Stephenie Meyer, i am very sorry and i think your an amazing writer!! i will be waiting patiently until your ready to put out another book!! i think your awesome!!
Tiffany Boothe, Lancaster, usa
Im am very dissappointed to hear stephanie meyers is the type of person who will let her fans down because of something else another individual did. We the fans have been looking foward to this book with a lot of enthusiasm. Its insane to punish the fans. Cause thats what shes doing.
Patricia, Sacramento, USA
I have read all your books (several times) and love them. I just finished reading the partial draft of Midnight Sun and I think it is my favorite book so far. It is soo interesting reading about the Cullen Universe. I really hope after some time that you will pick up where you left off .
allison, Mesa, USA
I am not even certain this will even make it to the eyes of Stephenie Meyer, but I feel I should say something. I understand what it feels like to have a story so close to your heart dissrespected. It hurts, and you feel betrayed almost.
Jaclyn Lucht, Grand Forks,
I am extremley dissapointed the midnight sun will not be coming out! Stephney Myer Hello!!!!!!!!!! Just because one person messed up why should we all be punshed?!?! Please wright the book!
Sarah , Tulsa,
Stephanie, I feel that whomever is responsible for the leak should not cause you to stop from continuing on with the series. Many of us have fallen in love with them and are eagerly anticipating another . I hope that you will reconsider and dazzle us once again w/ an addition to the series. Thanks.
Shannon, Kitchener, Canada
Isn't it kind of unwise to go showing drafts around anyway, and why different ones to different people? Sounds like she was suspicious. Obviously the "trusted" friend isn't. She needs to get over it and stop whining. So, move on. The real victims here are the fans.
Janette, Cedar Hill, USA
I'm a 31 y.o mother of 2 who has been bitten by the twilight bug! Who was full of excitement to know Edward would get to tell his side of the story..who is now heartbroken that it will no longer be. We love u stephenie and your fans will never loose hope!! THANK YOU & FAmilly 4 all u have givin!
Shelia D, Manteca, USA
Lucia, this is not a case of publicity impacting her privacy, like some celebrity being photographed on holiday. This is an issue of intellectual property and copyright. Ms Meyerhas every right to expect that her work is not STOLEN from her.
Gemma, Leighton Buzzard, UK
Mariam, the affected book would not inform you what happens next to the characters, it was a rewriting of the events in book 1 from Edward's perspective.
Gemma, Leighton Buzzard, UK
I bought the first two books for my 13 year old daughter to take on holiday,l picked one up and read the first chapter and that was it! I am a mature woman in her forties!! im on the third book, the books are great to get lost in a different world .
lesley, harpenden, herts
HOW CAN PPL DO THT....the twilight book is the BEST book ever written. Any one who takes the time to sit down and read 1 chapter will be lost in all sorts of thougths and emotions....this book does not deserve to be put on hold..... WE ALLL HAVE TO NO WAT HAPPENS TO RENESMEE BELLA EDWARD AND JACOB!!
Mariam Sahakyan, Los Angeles, California
Mrs.Meyer received a private idea in a dream and succeeded in making it public. She's enjoyed the benefits, and if publicity negatively impacts her work, she has no right (imo) to react as if it were a private insult, and as if her resulting actions would have only private consequences. ie] immature
Lucia F., Los Angeles, USA
I think that it would be way stupid to let such a great book go to waste, if you know what I mean. I personally love the Twilight series.(obsessed is a better word for it) And me and all of my girlfriends were so dissapointed when we found out that Midnight Sun was '' put on hold''.
Cheyenne Vigh, Maryville,TN, United States
I agree, Stephanie Meyer should reconsider and produce Midnight Sun, we all love Edward and would love to get to know him better. Me personally would be very disappointed to miss out on a good book becauseof someone elses wrong doing.
Ericka, Massachusettes
Ericka , Lawrence, essex
I do hope Stephenie Meyer will reconsider and produce Midnight Sun. The character of Edward is fascinating and very complex, or rather more complex than Bella. It would be disappointing to miss a good book because of the misconduct of others.
nancy cromer, Dothan,