Forks High School Professor
The Forks High School Professor is one of the few Twilight-based sites that takes a literary approach to the Twilight Saga beyond the obvious eye candy that delights women of all ages.
From the introduction on his website:
Inevitably, the readers of the book are dismissed as psychologically immature or deficient human beings responding to story elements that will satisfy the needs their young lives or neurotic condition require. Ms. Meyer is generally dismissed as a hack who cannot be taken seriously as a writer much as her audience is assumed to be almost exclusively young women, however implausible that is even on the surface given the books’ sales.
This is a very low road to take when discussing books people love or a writer that has clearly demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect with readers profoundly. As Bum Phillips is reported to have said about the Houston Oilers’ Earl Campbell, “He might not be the only person in his class, but it sure don’t take long to call roll.” Ms. Meyer’s books and the millions of readers who love them deserve a serious look at what makes these books work and why readers respond to the stories the way they do.
Those interested in the literary aspect of the Twilight Saga or need a concrete way to engage their kids in conversation beyond the typical teen verbiage should consider purchasing Spotlight, which has recently gone to press, but is available at lulu.com for purchase in the meantime, sans fancy cover.
About the book:
Spotlight unveils layer-by-layer the meaning of the Bella Swan adventures and the artistry of their composition so Twilight lovers can see how the books work and why we love them the way we do! Spotlight is the only book, consequently, that explains Twilight-mania and is the perfect gift for serious Twilight readers wanting to learn why the books they love are so good and have become as popular as they are.
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