Why Twilight is Unhealthy for Girls (and women!)

I read the Twilight books.

I enjoyed reading them.

I was swept up in the romance and uniqueness...

and I enjoyed the first movie.

BUT, if you really think about it...maybe the message isn't very healthy for females.

Bella can't exist with Edward.

(Granted he can't seem to exist without her either.)

Love isn't really like that.

It can be powerful and consuming...

but I think I'd prefer the message for tweens and teenagers to read is

that we females can function on our own.

Do I sound bitter?

Or butch?

I am going through a divorce, so maybe I am biased.

And don't get me wrong, I loved the books...but a little part of me didn't like that message.

I prefer strong heroines who can kick butt,  honestly. 

Twilight & True Blood Winner

Here's page 75 from the Twilight Movie Companion.
Lula said it was her favorite. She's our resident Twilight guru, so I had to mention her.

My good friend Kat is having a Twilight Giveaway this week, with tons of amazing goodies in anticipation of the movie...and a Lula-signed Twilight Movie Companion book!!

without further ado...

The Texas Word Tangle winner is

Jennifer from Crazy, Magic, Sometimes Hectic, Beautiful Life!

Vampire Giveaway

I'm feel like having a giveaway!!
Here's what I'm offering,
two books:


This book, Dead Until Dark, is the first in a series of books about Sookie Stackhouse, a special waitress in Louisiana, that is awesome...
and it inspired the HBO show True Blood.

Everyone's read Twilight by now right?
And knows the movie comes out in a couple of weeks?

Well, you need the movie companion book!

One comment a day, for one entry a day. Contest ends Wednesday at midnight.
Winner gets BOTH books.