Kristen Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 SM posted a message about the leak on her site. Here it is: As some of you may have heard, my partial draft of Midnight Sun was illegally posted on the Internet and has since been virally distributed without my knowledge or permission or the knowledge or permission of my publisher. I have a good idea of how the leak happened as there were very few copies of Midnight Sun that left my possession and each was unique. Due to little changes I made to the manuscript at different times, I can tell when each left my possession and to whom it was given. The manuscript that was illegally distributed on the Internet was given to trusted individuals for a good purpose. I have no comment beyond that as I believe that there was no malicious intent with the initial distribution. I did not want my readers to experience Midnight Sun before it was completed, edited and published. I think it is important for everybody to understand that what happened was a huge violation of my rights as an author, not to mention me as a human being. As the author of the Twilight Saga, I control the copyright and it is up to the owner of the copyright to decide when the books should be made public; this is the same for musicians and filmmakers. Just because someone buys a book or movie or song, or gets a download off the Internet, doesn't mean that they own the right to reproduce and distribute it. Unfortunately, with the Internet, it is easy for people to obtain and share items that do not legally belong to them. No matter how this is done, it is still dishonest. This has been a very upsetting experience for me, but I hope it will at least leave my fans with a better understanding of copyright and the importance of artistic control. So where does this leave Midnight Sun? My first feeling was that there was no way to continue. Writing isn't like math; in math, two plus two always equals four no matter what your mood is like. With writing, the way you feel changes everything. If I tried to write Midnight Sun now, in my current frame of mind, James would probably win and all the Cullens would die, which wouldn't dovetail too well with the original story. In any case, I feel too sad about what has happened to continue working on Midnight Sun, and so it is on hold indefinitely. I'd rather my fans not read this version of Midnight Sun. It was only an incomplete draft; the writing is messy and flawed and full of mistakes. But how do I comment on this violation without driving more people to look for the illegal posting? It has taken me a while to decide how and if I could respond. But to end the confusion, I've decided to make the draft available here (at the end of this post). This way, my readers don't have to feel they have to make a sacrifice to stay honest. I hope this fragment gives you further insight into Edward's head and adds a new dimension to the Twilight story. That's what inspired me to write it in the first place. I do want to take a moment and thank the wonderful fans who have been so supportive of me over the past three years. I cannot begin to tell you how much each of you means to me. I only hope this note will stop all the confusion and online speculation so that the Twilight universe can once again become the happy escape it used to be. After this incredibly busy year, I am now focusing on spending more time with my family and working on some other writing projects. --Stephenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxchick93 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 WTF>!>! how could she not finish midnight sun. ALOT of people didnt know about it. geeeeeeez. thats stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 WTF>!>!how could she not finish midnight sun. ALOT of people didnt know about it. geeeeeeez. thats stupid. It's not that stupid and it HAS been circulating. If it were me, I'd be pissed and upset and not want to continue right away either. She's not saying she won't finish. Just that she's not going to soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waketheearth Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonregret Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 ^Hahahahahaahhahaha. I don't know why she's so upset. I mean honestly. It's bound to happen. Calm down, woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatanapple1 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Twilight was an awesome book, i'm half way through New Moon, got Eclipes in the cupboard waiting haha... Whens the Movie: Twilight released in England anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 ^Hahahahahaahhahaha. I don't know why she's so upset. I mean honestly. It's bound to happen. Calm down, woman. It's not like the book was finished and was leaked that way. Someone she trusted leaked the draft she gave them. I'd be pretty upset too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParamoreRedSoxGurl Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 SHE HAS TO FINISH IT. I'm not reading the leak just because I don't want to ruin it. =[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waketheearth Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 ^ same here! AAHH She HASSS to finish! every should check this out. http://www.hisgoldeneyes.com/ first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthesky Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 i think steph's overreacting a little bit about the leak though its definitely understandable that she'd be upset i would be too but i think claiming she doesn't want to finish and whatnot a little...over the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i heart guese Posted September 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 twilight actors introduced paramore in VMA. that's totally made my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 I heard about this because of a spashley fanfiction i read lol but ive bought twilight now,and started reading,so far i really like it xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthesky Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 twilight actors introduced paramore in VMA. that's totally made my day totally made my life, haha has anyone else heard about paramore being on the soundtrack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waketheearth Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Yess! So stoked. I didn't think they would be able to make the movie any more awesome, but apparently they can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthesky Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 hahaha i know right? seriously this movie is going to epic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkril Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 ^Epic is not a word for it!!!It's gonna be much more!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthesky Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 oh definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBrickRoad Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I read on a Twilight fansite that this girl met them, and she asked Hayley if she read Twilight. Hayley said yeah, and that she looooves it, she said she was on Eclipse, and she's team Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkril Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 ^really?can you give me the link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthesky Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I read on a Twilight fansite that this girl met them, and she asked Hayley if she read Twilight. Hayley said yeah, and that she looooves it, she said she was on Eclipse, and she's team Switzerland. oh damn come on hayley we all know edward is better hahaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBrickRoad Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 You'd have to join the forums to see it. Its at BellaandEdward.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarahble Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I love the books. I'm scared of what the movie is gonna be like though. I really dont want it to change my perspective of the characters...Ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waketheearth Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 mann im so excited i even ordered edward contacts to wear when it comes out lmao i love your cullen llama song^ i was cracking up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthesky Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 for some reason i just die when they show bella's truck i'm like LOL WTFWTF TRUCK HAHAHAAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiaisradder Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I started reading the book a couple days ago & read from 2:30PM till now & finally finished it. Ahhh I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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