Alphie and I have been busy this week. We recorded a second Forks-Cast. Hopefully if explains some of the technical difficulties we are having as well as being entertaining.  So click here for Forks-cast number three!

Pel

For your listening pleasure, part two of the Forks-cast Lexicon History is now on-line and ready for you to download.  We hope you all are enjoying these.  They sure have been fun to record!  Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

Alphie

It’s Teen Read Week!  Those of you in the Phoenix area know that Stephenie will be making several apperances this week in honor of the occasion.  Those of us not in Arizona can still show our support for Twilight by voting for it at the Teen Read Week website.  Go vote now!  Thanks to Midnight Walking for the heads up on this.

Alphie

Hello everyone! 

I’ve been out of town for two days and just walked in the door to see that Stephenie has made a huge update at her site with loads of interesting things that you all will want to read.  First off, she updated her NEWS section with a whole mess of stories and photos from her New Moon tour.  I’m sure several of you will find yourself squealing in delight when you see that you are pictured at her web site. 

She has also updated the New Moon section with the story behind New Moon as well as some Frequently Asked Questions that many of you have asked on the message boards.  Lots of info there!   Be warned – if you haven’t read New Moon, clicking on these links will totally spoil the book for you.  So please, don’t look at them if you haven’t finished the book yet.

As a side note, I got back the list of questions that we all asked Stephenie just as I was about to head out for my mini trip.  Because of the New Moon FAQ that is now posted at Stephenie’s site, some of our questions are already answered.  I will, however, post the remaining questions and answers tomorrow or Monday.  It all depends on how I’m feeling.  (I’m coming down with something and Pel has a broken finger.  So you are at the mercy of the administrative team’s poor health right now!)

Alphie

I’ve added Chapter 20 to the discussion section.  You can participate in the discussion over at the message boards.

I’ve also added the character bio for Sam Uley as well as updated Billy Black’s information.

Alphie

Full Name: Sam Uley

Status: Quileute – Werewolf

Date of Birth: 1986 (TW6)

Originally from: La Push

Hair color: Black

Eye color: Brown

Height: Very tall

Physical description: In wolf form Sam has a coat of black – as tall as a horse but more muscular with dagger like incisors (NM10)

Occupation: Leader of the Quileute pack

Family members: Engaged to Emily (NM14), Josh Uley (father, deceased), Levi Uley (grandfather, deceased), Mrs. Uley (mother)

Hobbies: Protecting the Forks area

Personal history: Personal history: Sam Uley was the son of Josh Uley and the grandson of Levi Uley. Because of his Quileute heritage, he had the potential to become a werewolf and he was the first of the current generation to transform, because the Cullen vampire clan returned to live nearby in Forks, Washington. Sam was possibly one of the teenagers from the reservation that came to socialize with Mike Newton and his friends. He may have been the person to mention that the Cullens were unwelcome on Quileute land. (TW6 p. 121) Prior to his transformation, Sam was dating Leah Clearwater (EC4 p. 117) and was in line to receive a college scholarship (NM7).

When Sam first becomes a werewolf, he was traumatized because he had no idea what was happening to him; he thought he was going crazy. (EC4 p. 117) After vanishing for two weeks, Sam returned home, amidst many rumors. Old Quil Atera recognized Sam’s “symptoms” and notified the elders (Billy Black and Harry Clearwater), who secretly explained Sam’s condition. (EC4 p. 118) In the early days, Sam was bitter over his fate in life as a werewolf but learns to accept his role as protector and leader. (EC4 p. 114)
Sam imprinted on Leah’s cousin Emily Young. He accidentally scars Emily during an uncontrolled transformation and ironically, it is this tragedy that brings them together as a couple. (NM15) Sam regrets hurting Leah but cannot help but adore Emily. When Leah also became a werewolf, it caused tension in the pack because of Sam’s guilt over Leah and Leah’s continued love for Sam – for Sam, Leah was “the pathetic ex-girlfriend he can’t get away from” (BD12 p. 230).

When Sam had other pack members to keep him company, they worked together to keep the peace and maintain safe and healthy communities. Sam and his pack helped rid the Makah reservation of a troublemaker selling drugs to the local teens. (NM7 p. 173) Sam also helps his non-native neighbors; he is the one to find Bella in the woods when she is comatose after Edward leaves her. (NM3 p. 75) Sam even consents to helping the Cullens defeat Victoria and her army of newborn vampires. He brings his pack of werewolves (ten members at this time) to training sessions led by Jasper to learn how to best fight the extra-strong vampires, although they are uncomfortable being around these peaceful vampires. (EC18 p. 392)

Sam continues to feel uncomfortable about “the Cullen situation”. When Jacob decides to attend Bella’s wedding, Sam stays nearby to ensure Jacob is safe and nothing bad happens. Jacob learns that Bella plans on being intimate with Edward during their honeymoon and Sam intervenes before Jacob can phase and attack Edward. (BD4 p. 67) Sam respects the treaty between the Cullens and the Quileute pack, but is ready to attack if the situation calls for it. (BD8 p. 150, 161) Sam decides that Bella’s sickness and potential transformation does not warrant intervention, but when he learns that Bella is having a vampire-sired baby, he chooses to plan an attack. (BD10 p. 201) Sam worried about his pack’s survival and decided that he would fight Edward himself because he felt Edward would be the biggest threat. (BD10 p. 204) Jacob breaks away from the pack because his lineage meant that he was the true Alpha of the pack; Sam tried to use his alpha male powers to force Jacob to obey (BD11 p 209) but the attempt failed. Jacob, Seth and Leah become a new pack and Sam sends a group to discuss things with the new pack. Sam does not want a “family brawl” (BD13 p. 263) but with two alphas, the packs cannot merge into one.

When Renesmeee is born and Jacob imprints on her, Jacob goes to meet with Sam and explain the situation. Sam and Jacob renew the treaty with Carlisle. (BD23 p. 457) Sam and his pack continue to monitor their lands and Sam is the one to see Alice leaving across the ocean (B 29 p. 557). When the Volturi come to convict the Cullens of vampire crimes, Sam’s pack and Jacob’s pack (together now numbering sixteen members) come to defend Renesmee and her family. When Aro muses about werewolf guard dogs, it is only Sam’s command that halts the ferocious growls of objection. (BD36 p 700) Aro explains that Sam and the others are not true werewolves/Children of the Moon, but actually shape shifters, because shape shifters are genetically created and can come out during the day. (BD37 p 705).

Portrayed in the films by: Chaske Spencer

Prepared by: Lady Di

New Moon is holding its position on the New York Times Bestseller List  in the number one position again this week. That makes seven weeks total on the list. To read the NY Times web site you have to create a free account there.

Week One:       Five

Week Two:       One

Week Three:   One

Week Four:      One

Week Five:      One

Week Six:       One

Week Seven: One

Week Eight:  One

Twilight is number three on the paperback bestseller list marking it’s seventh week on that list.

Both Alphie and I have been so amazed by the questions that have been asked of us in this thread. Very impressive questions, kudos to all of you! One of the "themes" that seems to have arisen concerns just how the Lexicon got started. What we soon realized was several things:

1. I had no idea (at least not all the gory details) because I wasn’t on board until March 9, 2006
2. There was no way we could adequately explain this in another chat where we were answering other questions
3. In going over old information (emails, voice chats, letters) Alphie realized that things didn’t always transpire in the order she had thought

So, what seemed to be the best course of action was a podcast devoted to Lexicon history. In fact ,the history was long enough that we realized we needed to split it into two parts or you folks on dial-up would be waiting until the next ice age for it to download.  So here is where Alphie explains it all (part one). I just do color commentary because I wasn’t  there for most of this.

Anyway, being the technical geniuses that we both are, it should be noted that we tried to record this thing no less than five times. The first four versions had horrible feedback because someone who shall remain nameless *coughALPHIEcough* did not have the right button pushed. There is a little feedback at the start of the podcast, but it soon clears up.

Happy Listening!

~Pelirroja