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Subject: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:42 am |
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Midnight Sun: Edward's Version of Twilight
August 28, 2008
As some of you may have heard, my partial draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted on the Internet and has since been virally distributed without my knowledge or permission or the knowledge or permission of my publisher.
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. Due to little changes I made to the manuscript at different times, I can tell when each left my possession and to whom it was given. 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.
I did not want my readers to experience Midnight Sun before it was completed, edited and published. I think it is important for everybody to understand that what happened was a huge violation of my rights as an author, not to mention me as a human being. As the author of the Twilight Saga, I control the copyright and it is up to the owner of the copyright to decide when the books should be made public; this is the same for musicians and filmmakers. Just because someone buys a book or movie or song, or gets a download off the Internet, doesn't mean that they own the right to reproduce and distribute it. Unfortunately, with the Internet, it is easy for people to obtain and share items that do not legally belong to them. No matter how this is done, it is still dishonest. This has been a very upsetting experience for me, but I hope it will at least leave my fans with a better understanding of copyright and the importance of artistic control.
So where does this leave Midnight Sun? My first feeling was that there was no way to continue. Writing isn't like math; in math, two plus two always equals four no matter what your mood is like. With writing, the way you feel changes everything. If I tried to write Midnight Sun now, in my current frame of mind, James would probably win and all the Cullens would die, which wouldn't dovetail too well with the original story. In any case, I feel too sad about what has happened to continue working on Midnight Sun, and so it is on hold indefinitely.
I'd rather my fans not read this version of Midnight Sun. It was only an incomplete draft; the writing is messy and flawed and full of mistakes. But how do I comment on this violation without driving more people to look for the illegal posting? It has taken me a while to decide how and if I could respond. But to end the confusion, I've decided to make the draft available here (at the end of this post). This way, my readers don't have to feel they have to make a sacrifice to stay honest. I hope this fragment gives you further insight into Edward's head and adds a new dimension to the Twilight story. That's what inspired me to write it in the first place.
I do want to take a moment and thank the wonderful fans who have been so supportive of me over the past three years. I cannot begin to tell you how much each of you means to me. I only hope this note will stop all the confusion and online speculation so that the Twilight universe can once again become the happy escape it used to be. After this incredibly busy year, I am now focusing on spending more time with my family and working on some other writing projects.
--Stephenie
Source:http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/midnightsun.html
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:43 am |
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I really really want Stephenie Meyer to finish the story. I can't blame her for halting. At least it was stated in her website that there is a possibility that she will publish the book. When? We can only hope for the soonest possible time.
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:51 am |
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I was browsing and I found this:
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:12 am |
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and...
'Midnight Sun' UK Borders exclusive sampler: front
'Midnight Sun' UK Borders exclusive sampler: back
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Kaye Cee
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Humor : I'm glad I had people that I can talk about fictional characters as if they were real, and still think I'm sane.
Registration date : 2009-01-23
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:01 am |
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Ngayon ko lang nakita 'tong thread na to... hehe.... noong mabasa ko 'to mas nagustuhan ko ito kesa Twilight... Super curious kasi ako sa POV ni Edward....
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:42 pm |
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Sana talaga tapusin ito ni Stephenie.
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mecca
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Registration date : 2009-01-29
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:53 pm |
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- Sayaka Kristen Pattinson wrote:
- Sana talaga tapusin ito ni Stephenie.
agree ako sau sis!!!! sana maawa n c ms. stephenie meyer s mga fans niya at tapusin na ang Midnight Sun!!!!
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:02 pm |
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Katawa naman ako sa yo dear - maawa. Pero agree ako. Dapat maawa siya sa atin. Pagkatapos niya tayong patikimin eh ibibitin niya na lang. OMG talaga!
OT: By the way, nice meeting you online dear mecca. Ano temperature diyan? -40 na ba? Yung kaibigan ko kasi reklamo ng reklamo dahil sa lamig eh ayaw namang umalis dyan kasi daw maganda yung healthcare ng Canada. Weird.
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aj
Registration date : 2009-01-26
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:05 am |
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same here, mga sis..
sana nga tapusin nya...
nakakatuwa kc POV ni edward...
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:58 am |
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Actually hindi ako natutuwa sa point of view ni Edward. Kasi naman ang gentleman talaga! Wala man lang kahalayan sa isip niya.
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Kaye Cee
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Humor : I'm glad I had people that I can talk about fictional characters as if they were real, and still think I'm sane.
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:04 am |
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- Kristen Pattinson wrote:
- Actually hindi ako natutuwa sa point of view ni Edward. Kasi naman ang gentleman talaga! Wala man lang kahalayan sa isip niya.
agree!! Napaka gentleman ng POV ni Edward... wala siyang weaknesses or wicked intentions... Love just happened...
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:23 pm |
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- Catey Amidala Skywalker wrote:
- Kristen Pattinson wrote:
- Actually hindi ako natutuwa sa point of view ni Edward. Kasi naman ang gentleman talaga! Wala man lang kahalayan sa isip niya.
agree!! Napaka gentleman ng POV ni Edward... wala siyang weaknesses or wicked intentions... Love just happened...
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:45 pm |
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i am new here. but i have been reading lothario since college. and i am not ashame to admit that i am also addicted to twilight. i love the saga so much! i can't wait for midnight sun to be available.
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Kaye Cee
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:54 pm |
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- Alessandra wrote:
- i am new here. but i have been reading lothario since college. and i am not ashame to admit that i am also addicted to twilight. i love the saga so much! i can't wait for midnight sun to be available.
Hey Ms. Alessandra!!! welcome aboard!!!
Welcome din sa group na addicted sa twilight...
naman, kelan kaya sisipagin si Ms. Meyer para ma-publish na'to?
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:14 pm |
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thank you ms. skywalker.
i can't believe my own sister is already one of the top posters. tsk! tsk! hoy babaita answer my call. dont tell me you're asleep again. you just woke up.
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Kaye Cee
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:22 pm |
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- Alessandra wrote:
- thank you ms. skywalker.
i can't believe my own sister is already one of the top posters. tsk! tsk!
Nasa number 2 na siya... malapit nang mag number 1!
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:30 pm |
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- Catey Amidala Skywalker wrote:
Nasa number 2 na siya... malapit nang mag number 1! My golly talaga siya. Gawdness!
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:48 pm |
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you can save the picture via the save as thing. right click. save image as. choose where will you save it. rename (optional) then okay.
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:12 pm |
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thanx isa....pwede pala yun no???
tinatamad nanaman ako...hahaha
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phetty11
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:27 pm |
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Oi, I'm gonna have my hands on my own set of Stephanie Lauren's Twilight SOOOON!!! hehhehe...courtesy of my mami tans...wooohhh!!!
oi, I read mga sis na kaya di pa nasundan ang story kasi sobrang na-disappoint daw si Ms Laurens nang nag-leakout yong initial chapters niya sa midnight sun...parang nawalan siya ng gana so ng-relax muna xa...and I'm not really sure na bka in 2 years time or less pa daw niya madugtungan...haiz...
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:33 pm |
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wow!! atlast sis,,,
hays,,oo nga kaya tamd n sayng ipa publish eh,,,
epal kais yu nag leak eh..
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aubrey mijares
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon May 04, 2009 7:00 pm |
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naku sayang naman kung di na niya tutuloy un...wla me masabi sa twilight series na ginawa niya..magaganda lahat...sana di na mapostpone etong isa...daming mag aabang nito for sure..
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Wed May 06, 2009 4:16 pm |
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- phetty11 wrote:
- Oi, I'm gonna have my hands on my own set of Stephanie Lauren's Twilight SOOOON!!! hehhehe...courtesy of my mami tans...wooohhh!!!
oi, I read mga sis na kaya di pa nasundan ang story kasi sobrang na-disappoint daw si Ms Laurens nang nag-leakout yong initial chapters niya sa midnight sun...parang nawalan siya ng gana so ng-relax muna xa...and I'm not really sure na bka in 2 years time or less pa daw niya madugtungan...haiz... wait di ba meyer yung author nitong twilight na to??? iba ata yung laurens eh....diba sa historical yun???
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Thu May 07, 2009 3:35 pm |
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^Oh! I'm sure it's just a petty mistake. Right phetty11?
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carmilina
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Subject: Re: Unfinished Saga: Midnight Sun Mon May 11, 2009 5:27 pm |
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yup..
naLILITO N KYO MGA SIS...
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