![]() ![]() Bella and Edward fall in love, but their love story is complicated by the fact that he is a vampire and she's a human. As she learns more about Edward, she discovers that he's a vampire, but he doesn't believe in hurting humans and survives off of animal blood. On her first day at Forks High, she encounters a mysterious boy named Edward Cullen and finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. The series starts when Bella moves to Forks to live with her father. The novels are told in the first person from Bella's point of view. Beyond a challenging romance, the novels explore the importance of family, the power of temptation, the meaning of right and wrong, and the fight between good and evil. ![]() And just like Meyer's dream, the Twilight Saga is a complicated love story of two people who are drawn to each other, in spite of the practical aspects of their lives that should drive them apart. (And yes, Forks High School is a real school in the town that you can see if you visit.) What inspired the Twilight books?Īuthor Stephenie Meyer was inspired to write the first Twilight novel after having a particularly vivid dream in which an everyday teen girl and a sparkling, beautiful vampire with complex feelings for one another were having an intense conversation in a wooded meadow. At the beginning of the series, Bella Swan moves to Forks to live with her father, Charlie, and attends Forks High School. Because vampires sparkle in the sunlight, the overcast weather is ideal for covering their identity. (The town's economy used to be fueled primarily by the timber industry, but since the release of the Twilight films, tourism in Forks has tripled.) Forks is one of the rainiest locations in the United States-which explains why Stephenie Meyer chose it as the perfect haven for Edward Cullen and his family, who happen to be vampires. Some fans of Twilight may not know that Forks is a real town in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. The Twilight Saga takes place in Forks, Washington. We're going to walk you through everything you need to know about the popular series, from the setting to the characters to the storylines. If you're new to everything Twilight and looking to find out more, you've come to the right place. These stories are filled with vampires, werewolves, action, drama, and, of course, romance. In THE GROUNDSKEEPER, Alice and her fearless confidante grapple with the grave choices they are forced to make when a unique kind of hunter has Alice in his sights.Welcome to Forks, Washington, and the world of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, TURNCOATS explores the characters and events that forged Garrett and Carlisle’s enduring friendship. Written & Directed by Lindsey Hancock Williamson Like her brother Alec, Jane was always “special,” but in their quaint hamlet, their specialness inspires scorn and has terrible consequences until a mysterious stranger comes along and takes an unusual interest in them. ConsumedĬONSUMED is the emotional story of Jane’s past. SUNRISE details Benjamin’s return to his human roots, where he can no longer hide from the girl that stole his heart long ago. Terrified that his own special power has caused so much harm, Benjamin turns away from the world. In MASQUE, Carlisle helps Esme find hope for the future…and maybe even a family. ![]() As the conversation evolves, the history of their true and everlasting love is coyly revealed.Īfter her transformation, Esme’s struggle to overcome her craving for human blood is only intensified by the painful memories of her tragedy-ridden past. In WE’VE MET BEFORE, Alice and Jasper meet for the first time…or so it would seem. Set as a moody period drama with a pinch of Gothic mystery, THE MARY ALICE BRANDON FILE explores Alice’s resilient spirit as her dark past is revealed. You can enjoy all films below! The Mary Alice Brandon File There was a tremendous response (you can catch up on all the amazing details on Tongal’s website) and the result was seven amazing short films created by fourteen phenomenal female filmmakers. The goal was to address a larger need for more content by, for, and about women and to provide new female voices with an opportunity to be heard. In 2014, Stephenie teamed up with Lionsgate, Tongal, Women in Film and Facebook to create Storytellers: New Voices of the Twilight Saga. You can find lots of detailed information about all the character’s backstories in The Official Illustrated Guide (which is not in print at the moment but you can get a Kindle version here.) During the virtual book tour for Midnight Sun, Stephenie received a lot of questions asking for more details about many of the other characters in the Twilight series. ![]()
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