1. I’ve had about a dozen e-mails lately from fans and mom’s of fans asking about how they can get Twilight products for Christmas.  Until I can figure out how to change the links on the side of the Lexicon, I figured I post the link to the Cafe Press shop in here. 

The Lexicon Gift Shop

Remember that all the products have a very minimal mark up from the original price.  We only make a dollor or so off of the larger items and even less off of the smaller ones.  All the extra funds go right back into the running of the lexicon so that we can stay on line and add free.  So far we’ve raised enough money to cover the server upgrade, which is WONDERFUL!  Bookmark the site and direct your parent’s to the page so that I don’t have to continue sending indvidual e-mails to everyone!  LOL!  If there is enough interest, we might change the "Edward Lover" products to that of "Jacob Lover" for a short time.  Leave a message if you would be interested in Jacob related products.  

I hope you all have a wonderful Twilight filled holiday!

Alphie

Edited by Pel:

Here’s a link <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/twilightlexicon"><img src="http://www.cafepress.com/content/banners/promo_120x60_01.gif" width="120" height="60" alt="Support This Site" border="0"></a> Our fabulous tech guru Darksied reinstalled some files and now we can link you!

We’ve added Chapter 22: Hide and Seek and Chapter 23: The Angel to the Twilight chapter section.  We should have the rest of the book finished by the end of the week.  You can discuss chapter 22 over at the message boards.  We will post the discussion for chapter 23 tomorrow.   

In light of the fact that we are finishing up Twilight, the chapter discussion for New Moon will begin very shortly.  If you have been asked to lead one of the chapter discussions, please send me your chapter ASAP so that I can get them organized and ready to post.  You can send it to [email protected] with your chapter number in the subject line.

Alphie

I think it’s common knowledge now that Stehpenie is a member of the LDS church.  For anyone who happens to be a memeber, or who knows a member, you will want to pay speical attention to the December Ensign Magazine.  We got ours in the mail today and on page 20 is a short story written by none other than Stephenie Meyer herself!  It’s a delightful and touching little story about our author witnessing a "hero" at the grocery story. 

There is a link to the story in the braile section of the site.  It’s down the page a bit and you have to scroll over while reading, but at least now everyone can enjoy the story.

Alphie

Picking up where we left off on the other post…

After the quiz, I gave Stephenie the scrapbook that everyone contributed to.  I read the "dedication" out loud and got all emotional about it.  It basically said that all of her fans around the world wanted to thank her and send her brithday wishes.  I also added a personal note of my own about how much twilight has changed my life.  Here are pictures of me reading the dedication, Stephenie listening to the reading, and then Stephenie looking at the book.  The page you see there is my own, so no one can worry that their information can be spotted on the internet.  (I promised you all that no one would read your notes other than Stephenie.)  Pel and I will go into more detail about the book when we update the Forks-casts. 

Stephenie sold two kinds of shirts to the group.  I think the most popular of the shirts was the Jacob Black shirt that Pel and I are wearing in this photo.   The back is very similar to the Edward Cullen t-shirt except that it is the Jacob Black fan club.  The other shirt was a pink Twilight shirt with her web address on it.  Very pretty.

We then ate about nine cheese pizzas and butchered a strawberry cheesecake until everyone was stuffed with yummy food.  We all calmed down and listened to Stephenie read a few portions of Midnight Sun as well as answer a few questions from the group. 

Stephenie left around 9:30 and the rest of us stayed behind to chat about the Lexicon and the general fandom.  We got one last group photo, complements of Seraphyn, and Pel and I headed home about 11:30.   I have no idea what time everyone got to bed but I sure it was well into the morning! 

On Sunday, Pel and I met up with Steph for church and then eventually made our way back to the hotel that evening to podcast with the group that was left.  It was a great time and we somehow managed to get everyone to take turns talking!  We will post the podcast once Pel gets home and has time to convert the recording to the MP3.

Tonight is the party at the bookstore and our farewell to Nashville.  So far I think everyone has had a wonderful time.  We really wish all of you were here with us!

Alphie

Hello everyone!

Pel and I are recovering from a wonderful evening of fun with the whole gang here in Nashville.  We started the evening by having everyone put on name tags with their screen name and real name.  Someone swiped mine and I’m curious to know who it was!  We also gave everyone an Edward button as a gift as well as a post card with the Lexcion picture that Pel and I signed…and some even got Steph to sign theirs.  Then we ordered pizza, which is a whole story in and of itself that I will save for the podcast!  And then Stephenie arrived.

I’m not sure how many people were actually surprised by Stephenie’s arrival, but I know at least two people were.  We tried to keep it quiet, but I know it leaked out in chat.  She came in and instead of squeals of delight, she was met with an almost stunned silence.  I thought it was funny, but soon everyone was talking again and sitting at her feet in rapt attention just waiting for a spoiler! 

We played several trivia games, all of which you can find posted on the message boards.  Here are several pictures of everyone taking the tests and mingling about.  Silly Bella won the general Twilight quiz and took home an Edward Lover teddy bear.  Freesia won the Lexicon History test and took home a Lexicon calandar.  And Tayls won the fan fiction test and took home an Edward magnet.

Now we have to dash off to church.  We will fill you in on the rest of the details when we got home as well as post more pictures.  So far it’s been a BLAST!

Alphie

For those of you packing for Nashville the weather is going to be sunny, but a bit on the nippy side. So bring layers!

Monday’s high is 44 and low is 27! So, you thin blooded people, dress warmly!

I’ve had lots and lots of e-mails about Nashville on Saturday night, so here is what everyone needs to know.

When – Saturday Nov. 18 from 5:30 pm – 11pm

Where – Meet in the lobby of the Hampton Inn near the Green Hills Mall: 2324 Crestmoor Road, Nashville, TN 37215
Tel: 615-777-0001

Who – Anyone who can come.  Since we have rented a room, we have more space.  Just be aware that I told them we would have about 40 people, so if it gets too crowded, someone who wasn’t originally on the list might have to leave.  I don’t think it will be a problem, but just in case.

What – Lexicon party!  I ordered three whole cheesecakes: Strawberry, Snickers, and Godiva Chocolate as well as some chocolate cake.  We have games and prizes – GOOD prizes!

How much – The Godiva Chocolate cake is $6 a slice.  The other cheesecakes are $5 a slice.  The Chocolate cake is $4 a slice.  We will be ordering pizza as well, so bring another $5 bucks to help cover the cost of that.  If you want tp pitch in chips or some other snack food, feel free to do so.  We can get sodas from the hotel machines.  I’m thinking the whole thing will end up costing you no more than $13.  Be sure to bring cash!

Why – Becasue we want to PARTY!

See you there!

Alphie

There has been a change in plans for the group meeting up for dinner in Nashville.  I am posting this here simply because this is VERY important and I need to make sure everyone coming sees this message.  If you chat with anyone who is coming, make sure they have seen this message.

I couldn’t find any restaurant that had space available for us to all eat on Saturday evening.  We could get into a place, but we would be scattered around the restaurant and, well, where is the fun in that?  So instead I went ahead and booked a banquet room at the Hampton Inn where everyone is staying.  I think this will work out MUCH better than planned.  I will personally go and pick up a few variety cheesecakes from the Cheesecake Factory for us to have for dessert and we can order pizza as a group and get soda’s from the hotel.  This will be MUCH cheaper in the long run and we can sit and talk for hours on end without waiters interrupting us.  I do ask that you plan on chipping in for the cheesecake.  It’s usually about $5 for a piece and they are HUGE slices and well worth the money.  TRUST ME!  I’m not going to take specific orders for cheesecake – I’ll just get the variety wheel that has several different kinds.  I do need to know, though, if someone doesn’t want cheesecake and would rather have chocolate cake instead.  Pel is deathly allergic to cheesecake, so I will be getting her something else for dessert.  If you would like chocolate cake instead of the cheesecake, let me know and I will pick you up a piece. 

So, just to make sure we have all the details…

We will meet at The Hampton Inn near the Mall at Green Hills where the book signing will take place.  The address is:

2324 Crestmoor Road, Nashville, TN 37215
Tel: 615-777-0001

Meet in the lobby of the hotel around 5:30.  Bree…Freesia…get there when you can.  At that time we will order a few pizzas and get settled in for a fun evening of Twilight conversation and laughter.  Pel and I have a few things planned in the way of games – including prizes and such.  We will have the room until 11:00 that night.  Bring your cameras and maybe even your pillows and we can just sit back and relax and have fun. 

I hope that is okay for everyone.  Believe me, I tried EVERYTHING I could think of before booking this room.  I think this will be better for us and we will have an even better time in a less formal setting.  I can’t wait to meet you all and SQUEEE with you in delight! 

Alphie 

I’ve put together a list of names of those of you that have said you will be coming to dinner with Pel and me at the Cheesecake Factory on Saturday Nov. 18 at 6:00.  If your name, or the name of a friend or parent, isn’t on this list, I need to know ASAP.  We’re going to have to bribe the Cheesecake Factory for their help and I need an exact number.    I’m only interested in the names of people coming to dinner.  This has nothing to do with the book signing on Monday.  Several of you are going to be at the signing that can’t come to dinner and I am aware of that.  If you know for a FACT that you will be there for dinner and your name isn’t on this list, leave a comment.  If not, PLEASE DON’T COMMENT.  Thanks.

Nimir-Ra
Freesia
Freesia’s Dad
Kala
Kala’s Mom
Moodyrichardson
Moodyrichardson’s Friend
Bree
Edward_Luver
Edward_luver’s Mom
Tayls
Michelle
Seraphyn +3
Taxi
Taxi’s Mom
Karli_in_wonderland
Karli’s friend
Aeternus Sanguis
Nataliemariecullen
XTwilightismydrugX
Kylara
Kylara’s Mom
Silly_Bella
Bella2
Be My Escape
Forever twilight

Hey everyone!

Our Nashville meet up is two weeks away and I have to – HAVE TO – know how many people are coming to dinner with us.  HAVE TO.  If you are planning on going to dinner with us on Saturday Nov. 18 at The Cheesecake Factory, then I need to know NOW.  We will be meeting at the restaraunt at 6:00.  It’s in the Mall at Green Hills right next to the Davis Kidd bookstore where the signing will be held the following Monday.  If you need a seat, you need to let me know but posting in this thread on the message boards.  I need to know by the end of the weekend so we can make plans to help ensure that everyone who wants a seat has a seat.  I don’t need to know if you will be at the signing.  This is just for the dinner.  Thanks bunches!

Alphie