Jumat, 24 Juni 2011

TwiPeople's Sexiest Ward Alive, June Issue

Maybe it's just the heatwave of the summertime but I'm not sure what's just come over me. .I'm experiencing all these symptoms!!! I'm feeling a bit overheated, rosey-cheeked, and

*puts back of hand to forehead dramatically*

dazzled.

Is there a doctor in the house?


Oh, Dr. Cullen.

No offense, Carlisle but we were looking for someone who might be a little less...compassionate.



Sorry Dr. Coop! We love hanging with you and all, 
 but we were looking for someone a little less....goofy.

*Clutches hand to heart and falls to the floor in exasperation*

I think I need mouth to mouth.

Paging Dr. Masen.

Paging Dr. Masen.

We have a Code Blue.

Dr. Masen please report to the
TongueTwied blog STAT!

You know that fantasy of a doctor pulling you into an exam room and bending you over the exam table? {by the way, men doctors have the same fantasy of being able to do that to some of their patients.} Well it's time for that doctor to be none other than

Edward Masen, M.D. 

He's always got the right prescription just for you. That's why this month we're highlighting the WARD with a bedside manner that can soothe the soul and cure the ache!

It's going to be a hot one....


*runs ice cube up and down neck temptingly*

Yep, you're going
to need to cool off with a shot of that!! No worries though, this Edward is going to bring ice to the bedroom.

Here are a few things to know about this Docward:

1. He's beautiful. (Of course, he's Edward!)
2. He can be a bit of a bastard, but then realizes it and apologizes.
3. He's a panty ripper.
4. He's willing to take responsibility for his...errr...responsibilities.

"Seattle General" is a very well-written snappy story penned by the creative and talented Renabug1 about Dr. Masen, an emergency room doctor, and Bella Swan, who was recently hired to be the assistant to the chief of staff, Dr. Carlisle Cullen. In the beginning Dr. Masen catches Bella doing something not very professional when she thinks no one is watching. Then they happen to end up at the same party together. Dr. Masen is already very taken with Bella, but she's not the type to make things easy on a guy. She's gonna make him work for it. Oh, and she's gonna bring syrup.

I call this story snappy because there is one fun circumstance after another with these two and no angst!!! Edward is horny and Bella is teasing. The two of them work really well together right off the bat!! The chapters are short, and you just keep reading to see what's going to go on next, whether it is all the schmexy times these two have or a few very unexpected conflicts that arise. I have to say there is a major part to the storyline that I never saw coming and have never seen in any other fanfiction story! It was quite a surprise!

And then Renabug put such a cute spin on the ending! Many of you probably already knew about Rena's special holiday Rob cards, but did you also know she wrote fanfiction?

You'll be so glad you read this story!

Check out Rena's story, "Seattle General" here!

Here's some mood music just for fun!!! A twenty second oldie but goodie!

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The doctor will see you now...

Unaware that 17ForeverLisa and I were already plotting to bring Renabug's Docward to life, awhile back TwitardedMom from Spooning in Forks had sent me an email suggesting that we have a future Docward on TwiPeople based on a few of her favorites. So while you've got a new fantastic image of the Docward going, here are some more recommendations. TM shared the first three. 

The Naked Guy Upstairs by angrybadgergirl
(I know a lot of you guys really like this one especially MB and Jayla.)

The Idiot's Guide to Becoming a Bedroom Goddess by xxBeautifulNightmarexx

Died and Gone to Heaven
(looks like this one was pulled. Anyone have details how to find it?)

But can't let the post go without mentioning another favorite Docward!!!

He is the one Ward that BellaTesoro will tell you is
as good if not better than the original Edward claiming,
"I think Dr. Cullen would be the BEST human Edward. He embodies the perfect man."

And CreationsbyJules says, "Edward is just....just....omg, I want one."

Under the Apple Tree (UtAT)
by Danieller123

Unfortunately UtAT is no longer on FF.net or the author's private blog. :( Let me know if you know where it was moved to.

And 17ForeverLisa says take 2 boys and call me in the morning!
Learning to Feel
by owenic
[Doctor Edward Cullen knows something is missing from his life. In a rash decision, he leaves Seattle for Forks, taking on the role as the town's new doctor, and taking on a house painting housemate, Jasper Whitlock.]

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As always, the graphics dept. did a fabulous job on the cover and  even upped her game this month by making the Docward manip herself!!!! That's right kids, she made us our very own Docward to drool over!  "Played around with Rob's body" Yep, please to be adding that one to your resume 17ForeverLisa!!!

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Have you read any of these stories?

Does seeing Robward as a doctor make you want to disrobe and lie back?

I don't know about you, but I'd totally ditch that apple a day thing if my doctor was Rob!!

Unless, of course, he was the one offering it to me!


Robward is the best medicine!!!



Eclipse Books With Movie

Eclipse Books with movie
Eclipse Books with movie

Senin, 20 Juni 2011

Our Much Awaited Eclipse Book

Our much awaited Eclipse book
Our much awaited Eclipse book

Please Join Me!!!

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        Shades of Atlantis
   by Carol Oates


We've talked about this book before, and it sparked a lot of interest with you guys! I can now happily say I've checked it off the list as 'READ AND LOVED!!!!' I was going to do a review of the book, but then I realized that some of you have already ordered the book or were planning on doing so and I thought maybe a discussion post with friends [read as: you, silly!] who have read this book or would like to read this book would be more fun.
It took me a while to tear myself away from Twilight and fanfictionland to get my head into a book, but Shades of Atlantis was totally worth it!

I know that for most of you, your hearts still are filled with Edward and Bella (whether original Twilight or not). And I'm here to say that it is time to expand our worlds of magic and fantasy. We can love it all! Harry Potter, Twilight, and now Atlantis!
Also, everyone should know that Carol, the author, started writing this book a good 10 years ago--so that would be prior to Twilight, yet you will find many similarities to the Saga, which isn't necessarily a bad thing [it's an intense thing. <--bwahahahah Renee quote FTW] UNLESS you are going to dwell on the similarities. I did not. I celebrated them and reassured myself that I could love and respect this book's plot and characters independent of other books I have read with due credit to the authors. This book is young adult fiction and has a very supernatural element but no vampires or werewolves. (YES! No dogs!)  It has strong tones of destiny and magic tied into an underlying mystery.  
Not convinced?
 Here are 6 more reasons you might enjoy this book!

1. For the history buffs, (coughIknowwhoyouarecough) this story has ties to Merlin, Arthur, and the Lost City of Atlantis.

2.  Wouldn't it be nice to have at least one actual book title to proudly announce when someone askes you, "So, read any good books lately?" or "What books did you read this summer?"

3.  Any questions you have at the end of reading the book can be directed straight to the book's author!! Carol has agreed to answer your questions! I mean that in itself is almost a chance of a lifetime, right? Because seriously, what if this world of hers becomes the next Twilight-ish franchise?

4.  This is a 2-Beach-Day book, meaning it is short. You can read through it in 2 to 3 days, barely causing a ripple in your blogging or FF reading!

5.  True page turner!!! It will be the first thing you reach for in the morning to read and the last thing you put down at night. This is the first book I read like it was crack to me since Twilight.

6.  Teachers!!! We have a few. If you like this book, then it may be something you want to introduce to your students to keep them reading.

The one thing I realized while reading this book that I know is carryover from Twilight is that it was harder to picture these characters in my head. And I've read so much fanfiction that it was too easy to let the actors and actresses I'm so familiar with to slip into the roles of 'the friends' etc. So for those of you that want to avoid that, I am going to work with Carol about coming up with suggestions of actors/actresses that could fit into the main roles. But if that isn't a problem for you, and your mind can be a complete blank slate to be filled as you see fit, then I will make only one suggestion.

The story is set in Maine, in the beginning then London, but Maine is where the main character, Triona, resides with her family living a quiet life until a 'devilishly handsome' stranger moves into town to help his brothers run a local restaurant. Outside the restaurant, he is described as casually dressed in sweater and jeans.

I'll just throw this picture out there and you can decide for yourself if it speaks to the possibility of a 'handsome restaurant owner in Maine.'


Works for me!!!
(Maine is known for catching and selling lobster for dinners in case you didn't realize.)

Here's what may be the tricky part...sorry guys, but you'll have to buy this book.

Order your print or ebook copies here: 
Omnific Publishing or through Amazon 
or
Nook book via Barnes&Noble

I truly was caught up and swept away into a whole other world that I enjoyed so much when I read the book, and I would love for any and all of you to read the book and then join in when I talk about it on an upcoming post. If you have not read it, then the upcoming post will be filled with spoilers!!!! I had a lot of questions at the end of the book too, which Carol answered for me. The most important answer she gave me was that there would be a sequel! YES!!! Make room Edward/Bella because my world now includes Caleb/Triona!

For more info about the story and where to buy the books see Carol's blog here.

As always, I hope you'll join me!

And here's a little anecdote about my first summer reading assignment in high school.
I distinctly remember the first book I had to ever read for summer reading. Was it because I loved the book? Uhhh, no. I took it to work with me sometimes and tried reading it during my dinner break at my summer job when I worked evenings because there were less people around in the evenings to go on break with. Still there was usually someone around during break time so I barely ever pulled the book out of my purse. And as luck would have it, there was one slow evening when I was sitting alone on a bench during break and decided to open the book and start it and wouldn't you know that Forever Crush came walking by and stopped to talk to me. Nothing like your summer reading assignment making you look like a total f*ckin' nerd in front of the guy you have the hots for! Damn you 'Sister Carrie' and my teacher that assigned the summer reading! So not cool! But thankfully, now I think having a fun summer reading list is cool.

Do you have one?
What else is on yours?


Brand New Eclipse Book Cover!

Brand new Eclipse book cover!
Brand new Eclipse book cover!

Sabtu, 18 Juni 2011

This E/B Video Will Bring *tears*

I should have looked harder for a video to accompany my last post about the 'wonder' I expected to see in Bella in Breaking Dawn. I was going to post the trailer, but when I looked around it seemed like everyone had already done so.

But then today I stumbled upon this video and I didn't just see the 'awe' and 'wonder' I expect out of Bella in Breaking Dawn...{places hand over chest} I think I felt a tinge of it.

Then I cried.

Two-tissue video that is a must see (especially if you loved the movie 'A Walk To Remember' like I sure did, but we all know how that movie made us cry too!)

Enjoy!



Fantastic job making me cry EdwardCullenonlyone!!

Eclipse Happens To My Favorite

Eclipse happens to my favorite
Eclipse happens to my favorite

Jumat, 10 Juni 2011

Her Eyes Are So Doe-like And

Her eyes are so doe-like and
Her eyes are so doe-like and

For the Wonder of it All...

WARNING: This post may make you want to have a Twilight movie marathon, feel desperate to see Breaking Dawn, feel the need to reread Midnight Sun, or send you running for your books. (good thing the weekend is upon us)

I've been worried about something that is absolutely crucial to me when it comes to the last two movies....I still am *biting my nails* but I'm a little less worried now that I've seen a glimpse into my Twilight forever future.

To me, a big part of Breaking Dawn is all the wonder Bella experiences--as she gets married, orgasms into oblivion and then as she sees herself after the change, encounters her firsts as a vampire, is amazed by her daughter's abilities, and learns how to control her power. All that wonder is really important to this part of the story. David Slade used the meadow as bookends in Eclipse, well I say Bella's wonderment is what stands as bookends for the story---first her fascination with Edward in Twilight and then her own wonderment as she experienced life with Edward in Breaking Dawn.

You remember all that wonderment, right? Wasn't it really apparent in Twilight---not like wondering if he'll call but shock, awe, I'm fascinated with Edward, did he just stop a moving van, his whole family is pale, etc.


I really think Kristen did a great job with 'acting' all mesmerized by Rob, err...I mean Edward in Twilight. There was that certain expression on her face. It was really one of the best things she brought to the role. From here on out I'm going to refer to it as Kristen's #Winning Bella Look (#WBL).

Bella was in awe of the sparkle but not freaked out.


Bella was fascinated by him being a vampire but not scared.

And then there was this:

Bella was infatuated with everything Edward.

Let's face it...WE ALL WERE!!!

But a lot of that was lost in New Moon, (the movie).  And I understand that Bella went through a range of emotions during that time, but even before Edward left there was very little of that look even though she was supposed to still be mesmerized with Edward every time she saw him. I mean calling dating her old man of a boyfriend 'gross' was a bit of a digression. Despite her new comfort level with him, in the books, Bella was still always very taken by Edward when she saw him and was with him.

We reached Edward then, and he held out his hand for mine. I took it eagerly, forgetting, for a moment, my glum mood. His skin was, as always, smooth, hard, and very cold. He gave my fingers a gentle squeeze. I looked into his liquid topaz eyes, and my heart gave a not-quite-so-gentle squeeze of its own. Hearing the stutter in my heartbeats, he smiled again.
                                                                                                                      - New Moon, Chapter 1, page 9

*In all fairness and comfort--to me, if no one else--I don't think Bella displayed any fascination on her face when looking at the dog in New Moon did she?*

I think the closest we got to seeing Kristen's #WBL was when she saw Carlisle's black Mercedes and exclaimed, "It's them. They're back!"

And then in Eclipse (the movie) that 'in awe of Edward' was really nonexistent, wasn't it? Maaaaay-beee we got a glimpse of it right when she said yes to Edward's marriage proposal. Okay we got a glimpse of it just before she said, 'yes' to Edward, but I think she was more enamored with how she looked at Jasper.

In the book during the scene when Bella awoke to find herself in bed lying next to Edward, even with as dark as it was, you know she was surprised and awestruck.

I tensed, waiting for the fury -- both his and mine -- but it was only quiet and calm in the darkness of his room. I could almost taste the sweetness of reunion in the air, a separate fragrance from the perfume of his breath; the emptiness when we were apart left its own bitter aftertaste, something I didn't consciously notice unitl it was removed.
                                                                                                                          -Eclipse, Chapter 8, page 185

So ... I've been waiting, hoping, and praying that of all the things they will probably screw up in these movies, this wouldn't be one of them.

Then this picture hit.

See it?? Thank f*ck it's back!!!

                                                      And I did a little happy dance.

But still, this is just one picture, right?

Let's refer back to the book, Breaking Dawn. 

All I really saw was Edward's face; it filled my vision and overwhelmed my mind. His eyes were a buttery, burning gold; his perfect face was almost severe with the depth of his emotion. And then, as he met my awed gaze, he broke into a breathtaking smile of exultation.    -Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, pg 48

See...even Bella knew she expressed an 'awed gaze' when it came to seeing Edward. So as my hopes were piqued slightly, out comes the trailer and we get this.

We have #WBL!!!!!

This just gives me all kinds of hope that Kristen has been instructed on really expressing the wonder and awe that Bella continues to feel throughout the last book--that sense we all felt as we read.

...when I turned to answer him, the sunlight on his face stunned me into silence.  Breaking Dawn, Chapter 26, pg 523 
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There's another matter I wanted to bring up and get your thoughts on, which may be in slight contrast to the above. Maybe not.  

I've said previously that I hoped Stephenie Meyer would complete and release Midnight Sun in between the release of Breaking Dawn I and Breaking Dawn II as a way to keep the interest in the series going. I think it would be fantastic and a genius way to revitalize any fans whose interest may be waning.

But two things have come out that when looked at together, could indicate that it may be much longer before Stephenie finishes Midnight Sun, if at all. {gasp} And I'm not talking about what she has said--because we all know I prefer to read between the lines and draw my own theories.

I recently acquired The Twilight Saga's the official illustrated guide, (as a gift <3!) and for those of you who do not have a copy of this, one of its features is highlighting each character and including some of their famous quotes, indicating in which book they are said.

Guess what one of my favorite quotes is?


(Made by 17ForeverLisa)

"Oh, and also, I'm wretchedly in love with you." -Edward Cullen

Okay, so it is not a quote as in he said it ...out loud *snickers*. He thought it to himself in Midnight Sun, as well as so many other wonderful lines. There are also quotes from Charlotte and Peter in Midnight Sun, as well as Alice, Jasper, Rosalie, and Carlisle. The point is, none of these quotes are acknowledged in The Official Guide.

Wouldn't it have made more sense to finish Midnight Sun before doing the guide? That way, wouldn't there then have been more to include in The Official Guide?

Am I making you feel sick over this? I'm sorry if I am. Truly. I love, love, loved Midnight Sun. I think a lot of us did. Seeing a little interaction between Edward and Emmett in school was priceless. Knowing Edward's reactions as he eavesdropped on the conversation between Jessica and Bella the day after the restaurant was absolutely amazing. We all know we love our EPOV in our beloved fanfiction stories.

So here's the next thing....I have two theories. (shout out to the movie 'Conspiracy Theory' starring Julia!)

A)  Did Stephenie work out a consolation prize for all of us with Bill Condon and Melissa Rosenberg?

What do you mean TongueTwied? I'll tell ya.

Despite the fact that the movies have always been told from Bella's voice and now with the Breaking Dawn book we had the looming threat that Jacob's voice could take over to tell the story as it is in the book...instead, did they do that..[.what's it called again? Oh yeah, a compromise]...and decide to allow Edward's POINT OF VIEW to narrate some of the story in the movie? It's Edward's vow we hear in the trailer, is it not?
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B) Or, is it possible with my original plan, Midnight Sun will be released in between the two movies and it will go hand and hand with the movie if and only if Breaking Dawn part 1 (at least) is presented partly from Edward's POV. Could you imagine hearing Edward's thoughts of thinking he was going to lose Bella, what he thought of having a baby girl, and his reaction to Jacob imprinting on her.

Is it possible that when we see Edward throwing Jacob across the room in the trailer it is in reaction to Edward realizing Jacob imprinted on his baby?

(Ya know...these are just little fantasy theories I come up with regarding a fantasy world. We don't need to debate if I could or could never be right regarding them, or if it would or would never happen. I write all this in fun.)

Back to the wonderment...
I'm also looking forward to Edward getting past some of the brooding and busting out some wonderous gaze too because as I read it, Edward shows a lot of wonder in BD II at both Bella and Renesmee. Think about it---the satisfaction on his face as he watches her jump out of the window, hunt for the first time, take on Jacob,  then take on Emmett arm wrestling, when he realizes she is shielding the entire family, and, of course, when he realizes she can let her shield down and he can read her mind.

"What an amazing creature she is," Edward murmured...He was both dazzling and dazzled.
                                                                                                  -Breaking Dawn, Chapter 26, page 523

** One final thing **
Showed the Breaking Dawn trailer to hubby, pausing it on the wedding guests and telling him how Wyck, Stephenie, and Melissa were in the movie and thought I'd share his reaction. 

"What, Hardwick wasn't invited after everything she did for them?"    -Mr. ATP

Uhhhh...he's kind of right, isn't he? I bet according to Summidiot, Catherine Hardwick was hanging with Lou the day that they filmed.

**And since Anon brought it up in the comments, to see my other big hope for Breaking Dawn II that Edward's reading Bella's mind at the end is a montage of film clips go see this post. It has amazing videos in it!**
Have a great weekend!!!

Kamis, 02 Juni 2011

I Haven't Lost My Mind To Twilight, Just My Hands

I had exactly one thing that I carried around with me everywhere to let the world know I liked Twilight --not too brazen, nothing that screamed I'm obsessed with fictional characters or the actors who may play them.

One tasteful little clip that hung from my purse that others may or may not have taken notice of when I was out and about, but I liked hearing the little jingle of my Twilight symbols. It meant that even when I wasn't online talking the Twilight talk, I was still representing [anonymously] walking the Twilight fan walk.

But alas....I lost my hands.


If found, please return them to me.

Because without my hands, what would I use to grope Rob? *arches eyebrow*
~kiTT