Little, Brown is partnering with the Twilight Saga publishers in Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Taiwan and the United Kingdom to bring together each country’s respective Twilight fan. The fan selected from each country will receive an advance copy of The Official Illustrated Guide and get to talk extensively with Meyer, who will answer their Twilight-related questions.

“The one thing I miss most about my first book tour was the chance I had then to spend quality time with my readers,” said Meyer. “At an event with just ten or twenty people, I was able to get to know everyone a little bit. I could also more effectively answer each person’s questions. I’m so excited to have that opportunity again, and to get to spend time with fans from many different places and backgrounds.”

“We receive hundreds of travel requests for Stephenie from our foreign publishing partners every year,” said Megan Tingley, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. “Since it is physically impossible for one author to be in so many places, we thought this would be a great way to bring some fans to her.”

The Official Rules for the sweepstakes to select the fan from the United States (as well as one from Canada), including entry details and eligibility requirements, can be found on TheTwilightSaga.com.

Due to the intimate nature of this event, details regarding the location and timing are being kept confidential. Photos and additional details will be distributed upon the event’s conclusion.

The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide provides readers with exclusive new material and everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. The Guide also includes character profiles, outtakes, a conversation with Meyer, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references, and much more. Originally announced as “The Official Guide,” The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide includes illustrations from several artists, including Young Kim, the illustrator behind the #1 New York Times bestselling Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1.

In five years, Stephenie Meyer has become a worldwide publishing phenomenon. The Twilight Saga’s translation rights have been sold in nearly 50 countries and 116 million copies have been sold worldwide.

Congratulations to the Twilight Facebook Fan Page! 15 million fans! You guys never cease to amaze me. In other news…

Very excited about our new Renesmee, Mackenzie Foy. She’s an amazing young actress and I’m excited to work with her. I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer!

Dazzled by Twilight and the City of Forks Celebrate Bella’s Birthday by
Hosting 4th Annual Stephenie Meyer Day September 10th-12th 2010

Who , What, When, Where
The citizens of Forks are gearing up for another fun and festive event
weekend by hosting the fourth annual Stephenie Meyer Day! During this
weekend in Forks, citizens and guests will experience a plethora of
activities dedicated to the Twilight series and the author who penned them,
all in the very place where the wildly successful series is set. Dazzled
by Twilight, the town’s most exclusive Twilight-inspired store, will hold
a number of fun events that you’ll be sure not to miss.

In addition to Dazzled by Twilight’s Stephenie Meyer Day events, they
will be launching two new programs including their free news text program
(text DAZZLED to 313131 to sign up now!)* as well as fun letters from
Edward, Bella or any Twilight character called Letters From Forks. Join us
for a weekend you’ll never forget!

*Standard messaging rates apply.*

Friday, September 10th 2010

6pm-7:45pm- Private Media/Fan site Tour of Forks! Join Dazzled by Twilight
on a private, exclusive tour of Forks and the highlighted Twilight stops
along the way. Visit Charlie and Bella’s house, the treaty line and the
beautiful Rialto Beach among others. Ask questions about Forks, Dazzled by
Twilight and any of the weekend’s upcoming events during the tour for any
articles or coverage! It’s the perfect way to get oriented. Space is
limited, so please RSVP to marketing@dazzledbytwilight.com. Fan sites and
accredited media only.

6pm-8pm- Author signing. Join us at the Dazzled by Twilight store for a
free Twilight-inspired author signing. Meet the author and get your
book(s) autographed personally! Author TBD.

8pm-10pm- Dazzled by Twilight Preview Night! Come to the Dazzled by
Twilight store and enjoy 10% off your entire purchase. Check out new
merchandise, exclusive sales and tons more during these two special hours!
It’s a shopping party! Spend $100 or more in the store and receive a
free commemorative Bella’s Birthday tee shirt!

9pm-1am- Bella’s Ball at the Twilight Lounge! Join Dazzled by Twilight
and the Forks Chamber of Commerce for a fun night of music and dancing.
Enjoy fabulous food and drink specials, including the Twilight Lounge’s
very own mixed drink sensation, the Vampire Bite! This event is free and
open to the public. All ages until 10pm.

Saturday, September 11th 2010

8am-8pm- Be sure to take one of Dazzled by Twilight’s exclusive tours of
Forks, including all of the great Twilight hot spots in addition to a visit
to Rialto Beach, where you can see a dazzling view of La Push’s James
Island.

8am-8pm- Exclusive Dazzled by Twilight Scavenger Hunt Extravaganza! This
scavenger hunt will lead you all over Forks, stopping at Twilight hot spots
and Forks businesses. The fun hunt will coincide with the Forks tours led
by Dazzled by Twilight, but anyone in Forks can participate! Simply text
DAZZLED to 313131 and you will receive text clues that take you to each
destination. A trivia question will be revealed at that location, where
you’ll have to text the right answer in order to receive the next clue.
Those who get all answers correct and present a code at the Dazzled by
Twilight store will receive a fantastic prize! *Standard messaging rates
apply.*

10am-6pm- Letters From Forks! Dazzled by Twilight is pleased to now offer
letters written to friends and family from Twilight characters, mailed
right from Forks! Be sure to visit the kiosk set up outside the Dazzled by
Twilight store (weather permitting) and send a customized letter from any
Twilight character, in his/her own style, to a friend or family member.
Any occasion will do; birthdays, anniversaries, or just because! This
service is only available through Dazzled by Twilight!

7pm-9pm- Forks’ Twilight Fashion Show. Have a wardrobe of Twilight gear
in your closet and nowhere to show it off? Now’s your chance! Come to
the Twilight Lounge for a free, fun fashion show that celebrates the crazy
fashion of Twilighters! Any Twilight-inspired apparel will do (family
friendly). Don’t forget to accessorize with shoes, jewelry, wild and
crazy makeup and funky hairdos! The winner will receive a $100 gift
certificate to Dazzled by Twilight’s huge merchandise store.

9pm-11pm- Mitch Hansen Concert! Join Dazzled by Twilight in welcoming back
to the Twilight Lounge the Mitch Hansen Band! These fandom favorites will
serenade Forks citizens and visitors with Twilight-inspired music in a free
concert.

Sunday, September 12th 2010

8am-12pm- Bella’s Birthday Breakfast. As the weekend festivities come to
a close, recap your weekend with friends new and old at The Lodge in Forks,
the Dazzled by Twilight’s very own restaurant! Enjoy specials on their
breakfast menu in celebration of Bella’s birthday.

For a complete listing of all Forks Chamber of Commerce Stephenie Meyer Day
events, please visit their informative web site at:
http://www.forkswa.com/events/details/102-stephenie-meyer-weekend-schedule

Media is invited to participate in any and all events!

About Dazzled by Twilight
Dazzled by Twilight is the premier company dedicated to all things
Twilight. Based in Forks, Dazzled by Twilight offers a huge selection of
Twilight-related merchandise in their beautifully designed store. Their
bus tour company hosts exclusive tours that highlight the locations in
Forks mentioned in the series, and features in-character tour guides,
trivia and prizes. Dazzled by Twilight also owns and operates other
Twilight-themed businesses in Forks, including a venue and night club
called the Twilight Lounge, The Lodge in Forks Restaurant and The Dungeon,
a Volturi-themed bar based on the vampire hierarchy in the books. You can
learn more about Dazzled by Twilight at www.DazzledbyTwilight.com. To
sign up for Dazzled by Twilight’s free news texts, simply text DAZZLED to
313131. *Standard messaging rates apply.*

Dazzled by Twilight CONTACTS
Media: Becky Scoggins, Marketing and Publicity Director
Marketing@DazzledbyTwilight.com
336.230.0015 Office
336.210.2009 Direct

Forks Store: Annette Root, Owner
Annette@DazzledbyTwilight.com
360.374.5101 Office

A: In the beginning, I wasn’t fascinated specifically by Bree — it was the newborns in general. While I was writing Eclipse, there was a lot going on behind the scenes, of course, things Bella didn’t know about. Because I was focused on Bella, I couldn’t delve too deeply into the newborns’ story, however, there was always in my mind a general idea of what they were up to. I had to think about that while I was pacing the plot: Bella is at this point, the newborns are doing this. To keep it all straight, eventually I made a calendar of the months of May and June — which is all Eclipse deals with — and wrote down on each square what was going on with Bella that day and what was happening in Seattle. So the story of the newborns was always a big part of the story of Eclipse. And it made me kind of sad that there was no way to express any of that in the book.

I want to do something different with publicity for this movie release. For Twilight, I did the normal press junket, for New Moon I got to go on Oprah. Both of these were fun, exciting experiences. However, they both had the same drawback—the interviews were designed for a very broad audience, and because of that, most of the questions were about things you guys have known the answers to for years. I feel like all of the basic questions have been answered, and for Eclipse I want to focus on the more specific questions of the readers. To accomplish that, I’m hosting my own mini-junket with a few fansites. It will be held on Friday, June 18th, the week before the L.A. premiere.

Unfortunately, I can’t talk to every single site, and I want to keep this as low key and enjoyable as possible. So I put all the U.S. fansites in a hat (for logistical reasons, we had to keep this in the country) and drew out four names.

The names I drew were:

* Twilight Series Theories (twilightseriestheories.com)
* Twilight Source (twilightsource.com)
* Twifans (www.twifans.com)
* Letters To Twilight (letterstotwilight.wordpress.com)

Each of these sites is invited to send two members of their staff (or one member and a guest) to our fan-centric mini-junket. You will be contacted shortly by my assistant, who will give you all the specific information. In the event that any of the sites is unable to send representatives, I’ve already drawn four back up sites, which I will post if it becomes necessary.

I’ll answer all of your questions (and your readers questions, if you want to poll them) about the Eclipse Movie, and the Bree story, as well, which will have been out for a few weeks by then. We’ll have lunch, hang out, and hopefully have a fantastic time. I hope you all can make it!