Chapter Number: Preface

Chapter Name:  Preface

Page Numbers: 1-2

Date of Chapter: June 15, 2006

Summary:
The preface hints at some future event in which Bella finds herself in imitate peril.  We can assume her protector to be her boyfriend, Edward Cullen. 
They find themselves alone and outnumbered, knowing that no help is coming, because "his" family is fighting another battle somewhere else. 
And in the midst of this torrent of emotion Bella hears a Wolf howl in the forest.
 
Characters Involved:  Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, unknown assailants, a wolf

Character Mentioned: The Cullen Family

Places Visited: The Forest

Memorable Quotes: 
"Somewhere, far, far away in the cold forest, a wolf howled."
 
Important Information learned:
Bella is, yet again, in the fight for her life.
Edward is protecting Bella, and is out numbered.
The Cullen family is far away fighting another battle.
There is a wolf in the forest near by.
 
Chapter Prepared By: Cocoa
 

Preface

Chapter One – Ultimatum

Chapter Two – Evasion

Chapter Three – Motives

Chapter Four – Nature

Chapter Five – Imprint

Chapter Six – Switzerland

Chapter Seven – Unhappy Ending

Chapter Eight – Temper

Chapter Nine – Target

Chapter Ten – Scent

Chapter Eleven – Legends

Chapter Twelve – Time

Chapter Thirteen – Newborn

Chapter Fourteen – Declaration

Chapter Fifteen – Wager

Chapter Sixteen – Epoch

Chapter Seventeen – Alliance

Chapter Eighteen – Instruction

Chapter Nineteen – Selfish

Chapter Twenty – Compromise

Chapter Twenty-One – Trails

Chapter Twenty- Two – Fire and Ice

Chapter Twenty-Three – Monster

Chapter Twenty – Four – Snap Decision

Chapter Twenty – Five – Mirror

Chapter Twenty – Six – Ethics

Chapter Twenty – Seven – Needs

Epilogue – Choice

We are currently in need of some help at the Lex! 

We need someone with the skills and ability to draw complex tables with the computer.  Specifically, we’re looking for someone who can create a family tree of sorts for the Quileute tribe.  This  would entail having a working knowledge of the pack and would require some research.  We’d like it to look like a real family tree, if possible.  Something similar, but certainly not as complex as the Black Family Tree in the HP fandom.   If you have been trying to figure out the pack family tree on your own and would like to offer up your findings to the cause but aren’t able to fill the position of actually creating the tree, that’s fine.  We would be interested in seeing what you have. 

We are also wanting to build a very rough diagram of the Cullen home based on a quickly drawn up sketch from Stephenie.  This would require you to use your imagination a bit to make things work since Stephenie isn’t an architect and not all the line meet. 

If you would like to apply for one or both jobs, please e-mail me an example of your work.  Do not reply here if you are interested in the job.  You must send me an e-mail with your work attached.  twl_at_twilightlexicon_dot_com

Thanks!

Alphie

UPDATE – I’ve had more than enough offers at this point.  No need to send in anything more.  If something doesn’t pan out I will ask for help again.  Thanks!

I thought you’d all like to know that I just got an e-mail from Stephenie infroming me that she will appear on ABC Weekly World Report on Sunday night at 6:30.  To be on the safe side check your local listings for more information, and check if there is a sporting event beforehand. If so you might want to extend your recording time.  

Also, for those of you who have asked, we will start updating the rest of the Lexicon with Eclipse related information starting next week sometime. 

Alphie

Also just out today are the New York TImes Best Seller rankings.  The Twilight Saga, as it is being referred to, is in second place to Harry Potter.  Just for some clarity, now that this is a series book count. This means all seven Harry Potter Books sales give it the number one ranking and all three Twilight books give it the number two.

Based on sales of Deathly Hallows and Eclipse alone,  Eclipse is number 1 on both the Barnes and Noble Hourly Top 100, Wallstreet Journal and USA Today lists. It should also be noted that their lists lump all fiction together, so two YA books taking the top two spots is fantastic.

Pel

A few of you have sent me a link to the article about Stephenie that appeared in the Desert News in Utah.  Once again we get the comparison to Harry Potter and how difficult it is for book sellers to keep these books in stock. 

As a personal note, I was in Borders today and saw an entire book shelf behind the counter full of copies of Eclipse that were being held in reserve for readers.  I made a comment about it to the worker ringing up my order and he said, and I quote, "That book is so popular.  Every time the phone rings it’s to ask us if we have that book.  She must be one heck of a writer!"  Naturally I agreed with him and very proudly told him she was my friend!  I also told him he sould read the books… but that has yet to be seen! 

Alphie

As if all the exposure the book is getting hasn’t been enough, The Wall Street Journal is running a few tid bits about Eclipse and Stephenie’s success in their next edition.  You can find the stories on line here and here.  It is a lengthy spread, which is a great honor for Stephenie.  And once again we have the compairison to JKR and the HP Series.  However, I especially like the part in the smaller article where one store owner says that the book isn’t "literary" enough and only ordered 10 copies!  HA!  Lovely.  If only they knew, right?   

Alphie

Talk about surreal… Pel and I were interviewed for an article about Stephenie’s popularity for the Daily Herald, a newspaper out of Utah.  You can read the article on-line here, but if you have a real copy of the paper, I would love a hard copy.  IM me through the lex if you could send me a copy! 

And I should say that the statistics quote for the lexicon in the article were PRE -Eclipse.  I do believe we have significantly increased since then.  Oh and… I’m the 33 year old Tennesseen mentioned in the article – although I do NOT claim Tennessee as "home" but rather "the place I am currently forced to live."

Alphie

They quoted my tech specs and used my "We have visitors from every continent except Antarctica." statement…but the forgot to use my name. Oh well. 

What I like best is the Harry Potter comparison spelled out in sales figures because there is no other way to compare the two books because they are not the same genre other than the sweeping umbrella of YA. Whenever anyone asks my why the Potter comparisons I keep saying you have to compare book 3 to book 3.  In other words:

1. JKR first four books of an previous unpublished author a year apart (this is the current plan for the Twilight series)

2. First run of The Prisoner of Azkaban 500,000 copies vs. Eclipse 1,000,000 copies

3. Socerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets on Bestseller lists when Prisoner of Azkaban releases. Twilight, New Moon, and paperback Twilight on bestseller list when Eclipse releases.

4. POA bestseller on the book charts, as of now Eclipse is running number 1 on B&N and 2 on Amazon, the NY Times Bestseller List remains to be seen this Sunday.

Pel~

As if you haven’t had enough to read this week from Stephenie, Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders for her next book The Host.  They list the release date as May 1, 2008, but I haven’t had that confirmed from Stephenie or Elizabeth yet.  If you haven’t heard of The Host yet, you can hop over to Stephenie’s site and read up on the details for this new novel.  This book has nothing to do with Bella or Edward or Jacob.  It’s a whole new set of characters, but it’s still just as fascinating and wonderful as her other books.  It isn’t YA, but really what that means to me is that the main characters are all adults.  When we get more details on this book, we will pass it on to you.  We may be the TWILIGHT lexicon, but we are massive fans of anything Stephenie Meyer and will happily keep you up to date with any and all news about her books. 

Alphie

I got an e-mail from a user telling me that Amazon.com had a video message from Stephenie where she says that she is working on Breaking Dawn and that it will tie up Bella’s story and put a big bow on it.  Check it out!

And in case you haven’t noticed, Eclipse is currently listed at #1 on the Barnes and Noble best sellers list.  GO STEPHENIE!

Also – please do not use this front page comment system as your personal instant messenger or message board.  Only leave a comment if it pertains to this topic.  Otherwise, we the message baords, the IM system of the Lex, or e-mail. 

In Addition – Pel uploaded our new cafe press shop option for those of you who are Jacob fans.  Warning, before you click the link, the text on the items is a spoiler, so please don’t read it unles you have finished the book.  Team Jake items can me found here. 

Alphie

For those of you who haven’t noticed yet, Stephenie posted the Eclipse Playlist on her website. 

Also, if you missed the Good Morning America segment, then you missed seeing not only Stephenie, but also lots of Be My Escape, who was standing right next to Stephenie, Pel, who was next to Be My Escape, and Freesia, who held the Canadian sign.  I know there were tons of you there, but those were the three I recognized right away.  If you were the girl who answered the question about Bella, will you please let me know who you are? 

Have a great Eclipse day everyone!  And for the people in Illinois who get to have their books signed tonight – go easy on Stephenie.  She’s been awake since 5:00 this morning! 

Alphie