And the upshot was, I got to hang out with Shannon for a whole weekend and it was awesome. So I oh-so-casually suggested my “baffy” (Best-Author-Friends-Forever), Shannon Hale. I love hanging out with authors, and I don‟t get a chance to do it very often. Interviews always make me uncomfortable, and really, what question haven‟t I answered at this point? But then she went on, presenting her inspiration of having the interview conducted by another author, and I was intrigued in spite of myself. When Megan, my publisher, came to me with the idea of doing an interview for the guide, I started to come up with a list of reasons why I couldn‟t in my head. Thank you for being a part of the world of the Twilight Saga-it wouldn‘t be the same without you. Also featured is an extended conversation between Stephenie and Shannon Hale, award-winning author of The Books of Bayern and the Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy, during which they discuss how the Twilight Saga began and some of the challenges and surprises Stephenie encountered along the way. Because music is such an instrumental part of Stephenie‘s writing process, this guide also includes the official playlist for each book in the Twilight Saga, alongside quotes from the books that reveal what each song represents. Also included in this guide are artistic interpretations of the series: everything from new art created just for this book to a gallery of art conceived by talented fans to the many covers that have appeared on different editions of the books around the world. We hope that these added details shed light on such favorite characters as the Cullens and Quileutes on such new characters as Nahuel and Garrett and even on the human residents of Forks, most of whom are unaware of the supernatural creatures all around them. You‘ll find outtakes from the books-such as the story of how Emmett was mauled by a bear-as well as never-before-seen background notes on main plots and subplots. Since the initial publication of Twilight in 2005, readers have asked thousands of questions about the Twilight Saga universe-everything from ―Where do Stephenie Meyer‘s ideas come from?‖ to ―How does vampire venom work?‖ This guide expands upon the world of the Twilight Saga, adding histories for its characters and providing other details that might not have made it into the books themselves but are a key part of the people and stories that make up the Saga. I would never presume to expect that all the questions have been answered, but (fingers crossed) I think we got the big ones, plus many that no one‟s ever asked me before. Little, Brown and I have been working hard to make this guide something special for you, and I hope that we‟ve succeeded. I truly feel that with your enthusiasm and dedication you‟ve brought as much to this series as I have. I‟m always impressed by the funny, caring, interesting people you are. One of the best ways things have changed is the opportunity I‟ve had to get to know so many of my readers. INTRODUCTION Dear Reader, Working on this guide has given me a chance to reflect on how much this story has changed my life. I thought that it was even better than that, and rated it 9.Begin Reading Table of Contents Copyright Page The movie has a solid IMDb rating of 7.7. We saw this movie as part of Rochester's wonderful ImageOut LGBTQ Film Festival. Not only do I admire the members, but I admire director Kyi for making this powerful and useful film. I had never hear of Mama Bears, and was very glad to have seen this movie. The group tries to bridge the gap between their faith and their love for their children who are LGBTQ. It takes bravery to be a Mama Bear, and the vignettes and interviews that we see in the film make that clear. The organization works to promote Christian love and acceptance over Christian hate and rejection. Mama Bears is an organization of people who are evangelical Christians, but refuse to give up their faith or reject their children. Loving parents must choose between their faith and their children. Often that means that they leave the church. They want to be Christians, but they are trapped when their religion excludes them. The children themselves struggle when their sexual orientation isn't tolerated within the church. That could mean sending them for "conversion therapy," or literally rejected-forcing them to leave the home. We all know-from movies and from life-that many Evangelical Christians struggle when they learn that their children are LGBTQ. It's a documentary about Christian parents who struggle with the fact that their children are LGBTQ. Mama Bears (2022) was directed by Daresha Kyi.
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