A guy reads Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2009-2011)

My Not-So-Farewell To twilightguy.com

by Kaleb Nation

by Kaleb Nation

It is with a mixture of hope and regret that I write this: my final post for twilightguy.com.

At least, that is how I originally planned to begin this post.

My ‘farewell’ to the Twilight fandom has been written for about four months now, because I knew the day would come when I finished the books and would need to move on to my own writing. But after I finished the last chapter of Breaking Dawn, and looked back on all the great memories I’ve made in the Twilight fandom, I found that I wasn’t ready to leave all of you wonderful people behind quite yet. So, as for now, twilightguy.com is here to stay!

I have a book tour coming up, which will take most of my time in the coming month, but I’m up to sticking to this blog and all of you wonderful readers if you’ll bear with my fewer posts during that time (to keep up with me then, you can follow me on Twitter). Since I won’t be doing chapter reviews anymore (at least, until Stephenie writes more in the Twilight saga!) my site will be posting more video features, news, guy stories, special features, stuff from readers and enormously epic contests!

Speaking of contests…

WIN BREAKING DAWN, SIGNED BY STEPHENIE MEYER!

Yes, Stephenie Meyer Touched This (Unless She Wears Signing Gloves)
Yes, Stephenie Meyer Touched This (Unless She Wears Signing Gloves)

What better way to celebrate my finishing of the Twilight Saga, and my happy decision to continue writing here, than an epic contest? This book is my very own, hand-signed copy of Breaking Dawn, autographed by Stephenie Meyer herself. I’m giving it away to one of you, who have stuck with me through these many and long months of my slow reading through the Saga.

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on this post! The winner will be chosen randomly.

As everyone knows, I started this site with a notice at the top bearing these words:

Attention: This is NOT REALLY a Twilight Fansite. I cannot honestly be called a ‘Twilighter’ yet. This site is about me reading the books for the first time. I am not a ‘Twi-hard’ or any other name for the fans of Stephenie Meyer. However, I am a reader. And I am a guy. I may be one of the first guys to read Twilight and actually admit it. But I’m only doing it as research and not because I’m curious. At least, that is my alibi.

As of today, I’ve taken it down. Because now, I am happy to have read the Twilight Saga; I am happy to be a part of this wonderful family of fans, and I’m proud to be known as The TwilightGuy.

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Here’s to more great stuff at twilightguy.com, and to all the wonderful times I’ve had in this fandom so far 😀

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396 Responses

  2. I agree completely.

    Thank you, Kaleb, for keeping me awake and laughing on days filled with boredom. And thank you being the reason I've met so many awesome people like Rachel.

  3. yay you finally finished the last book.
    but it was good thing you took one chapter at a time to enjoy it better.
    and i'm glad you decided to keep with the website.
    congrats on being an “official” twilighter.
    still waiting for your book to come out, can't wait 🙂

  4. yay you finally finished the last book.
    but it was good thing you took one chapter at a time to enjoy it better.
    and i'm glad you decided to keep with the website.
    congrats on being an “official” twilighter.
    still waiting for your book to come out, can't wait 🙂

  5. D:

    I'm seriously going to miss your take on the Twilight books, but at least there's still Bran and your website to keep me going . <3

    I feel exactly like I did when I first finished Breaking Dawn.

  6. D:

    I'm seriously going to miss your take on the Twilight books, but at least there's still Bran and your website to keep me going . <3

    I feel exactly like I did when I first finished Breaking Dawn.

  7. D:

    I'm seriously going to miss your take on the Twilight books, but at least there's still Bran and your website to keep me going . <3

    I feel exactly like I did when I first finished Breaking Dawn.

  11. It's been such an amazing thing to watch you read these great books over the past several months. It really makes me sad that you're done, but I'm glad you're keeping the site up! Thanks a lot for keeping me entertained!

  13. The first line in the quotes made me so sad…then I read the rest of your post. hehe.
    I'm super thrilled that you're here to stay. It's been HUGEEEEE fun reading your posts and now you are done reading the Twilight saga. Hurrah!!~ 😀

    Best of luck to you and your career. Bran Hambric is fantastic x10.

    xo

  14. I was so happy to read this and that you will be continuing TwilightGuy because this really is a great site and it would be a shame to see it be abandoned and have it wither away just to being some old twilight site. I remember back when I first found this site, September 16, your 20th Birthday, and you were like in the middle of New Moon. And even when I was actually reading the books and every time I finished a chapter I would read your post about it. I still put my lasagna in the bottom of the freezer to hide it from the Lasagna Burglar. If it wasn't for you I probably wouldn't be who I am today and I wouldn't have met some of my best friends. You have given me things to look forward to, fun times at BlogTV's, ect. Also, Bran Hambric, posibably the best book I have ever read, and I can not wait for the sequel. I can hardly believe it has almost been a year, time moves so fast. Your “Snow Day” and getting 10,000 subscribers overnight. It has been such a great year and I look forward to reading your new posts. -Kelsey

  15. Hey Kaleb!
    Congrats on being an “official” twilighter haha!
    I'm sad that TwilightGuy is over but a new era is about to being.
    BRAN HAMBRIC!
    haha I love it so far, it's absolutely amazing.
    It's been amazing run, but I want to wish you the best of luck with anything that happens in the future.
    I am definitely a firm supporter!

    Thanks so much for everything you've done with twilightguy.com, I'm going to miss it!

    xoxo,
    Chandelle

  16. I have to say that it's been amazing to watch you read these great books over the past several months. It truly makes me sad to see that you're done, but I'm glad to hear you're keeping the site up. Thank you for keeping me entertained.

  17. I have to say that it's been amazing to watch you read these great books over the past several months. It truly makes me sad to see that you're done, but I'm glad to hear you're keeping the site up. Thank you for keeping me entertained.

  19. Aw! Kaleb, I think I just got a little teary-eyed! I found this site while you were reading Eclipse, and I've been checking for new posts every day since! I'm sad that it's over, but I'm very glad that you've decided to keep this site! I don't know what I'd do without your epic posts to brighten my day! Thanks for being so awesome.

    PS-Congratulations! Bran Hambric is coming out THIS WEDNESDAY, and I can't wait to read it! When you become a famous author, I'll be proud to say that I've been your fan since you were TwilightGuy. 🙂

  20. Congratulations on finishing the Saga. I've read it twice already it's so addicting. It hurts me everytime I read it because I know it's not real. I'll be walking in the woods with my friends and wonder if I'm gonna see a werewolf aka shape shifter run by or wonder if there are any nomad vampires around. I'm 19 years old! This shouldn't bother me but it does! I really hope Stephenie finishes MIDNIGHT SUN. She is a genius and I love her!

  21. Congratulations on finishing the Saga. I've read it twice already it's so addicting. It hurts me everytime I read it because I know it's not real. I'll be walking in the woods with my friends and wonder if I'm gonna see a werewolf aka shape shifter run by or wonder if there are any nomad vampires around. I'm 19 years old! This shouldn't bother me but it does! I really hope Stephenie finishes MIDNIGHT SUN. She is a genius and I love her!

  34. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  35. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  36. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  37. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  38. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  39. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  40. I would just like to say thank you! You have inspired guys from all over to try it and love it. My husband has read the books also.

  41. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  42. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  43. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  44. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  45. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  46. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  47. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  48. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

  49. As a fellow blogger (book reviewer) whose been involved with the Twilight fandom since 2007; I forward my congratulations to you and wish you the best of luck on your second novel. I've met many great friends at both Twilight signings I attended over the course of the last two years. And I could have been the “Twilight Guy,” if I had wanted to, since I read the books a year before you did. But you had the idea before I ever did and the energy to review every chapter of all four books.

    Now, I'm not just commenting upon this to win “Breaking Dawn,” since I have had the opportunity of meeting Stephenie Meyers twice already. This last post though did help dredge up those wonderful memories of attending those signings, dressed within a black Volturi cloak. For me both those incidents were my way of showing that I never conformed to anything within my life. Being a guy that reads books with hints of romance is definitely a challenge. Yet putting yourself within the public sphere and remaining true to yourself is an extreme challenge.

    As a fellow writer and fan of these books ( and tons of others), I offer my congratulations to you for reaching the endpoint. Moreover, for entertaining us thoroughly for the last year. I'm reading your book as part of a blog promotion and I have to admit, it's a very entertaining and funny novel. I really hope you continue to write not just upon your blogs. But also of the many stories that fill your reveries and of the cast of characters you wish for others to meet. Good luck upon all your future endeavors and I shall continue reading this blog; for as long as you continue posting upon it.

    Sincerely,
    fantastyfreak

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