I don’t like lazy arguments. To read articles that mention how Twilight is a terrible influence ‘just because’ really annoys me; how do these authors expect to be taken seriously if they don’t try to ask the questions, however difficult they might be? You all know by now my opinion of Twilight and following my obsession… Read More My Obsession with Edward Cullen Obsession: Random Musing about Twilight and the Power of Books

This article is absolutely amazing. While again I might not agree with all of it, the argument is flawless. Enjoy! Touched by a vampire Preteen girls — and their grown-up moms — are sinking their teeth into Stephenie Meyer’s gothic “Twilight” books by the millions. Move over, J.K. Rowling. By Laura Miller (…) No wonder… Read More More obsession with Edward Cullen obsession: Touched by a vampire

It’s interesting how intense the reaction to Twilight is, not just in the teen fan base (advice: be ready to plug your ears while you are watching the movie on the big screen). There are many articles, both journalistic and academic, on Twilight, it’s meaning for our culture and it’s potential effects on our society.… Read More My obsession with Edward Cullen Obsession: Love Bites

Apparently I’m not the only person who has noticed that so many teens and tweens are suffering from OCD – read, obsessive Cullen syndrome. It seems to be a disorder only two things can cure: time or something else to obsess about. Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be anything in the near future to respond… Read More My obsession with an Edward Cullen-obsessed world