Before I had any right to dismiss Twihards or criticize the psychologically unhealthy relationship model that Bella Swan and Edward Cullen present, I felt obliged to read the books. So I did. All four novels, one novella, and an incomplete document in portable format. The content lived down to my expectations, but I was unprepared for how poorly crafted the saga is. Contact: reasoningwithvampires@gmail.com

Question with 213 notes 99thpercentile asked: I miss you & this project. I feel unresolved. I think I’ll always feel like finding my way back to at least finishing this series. Parts of my heart are into it when I sit back down to it just not enough of me. I don’t think it’s over. I’m just majorly stalled out, and I really can’t stand doing it half-assed. I miss you, too. I miss you, too.

Photoset reblogged from Reasoning With Vampires with 1,145 notes In the time between New Moon and Eclipse, Bella was grounded. The exact dates are vague until we get a little further along so here’s a quick recap:

Question with 71 notes Anonymous asked: It's been a while and I've forgotten exactly where in the "plot" you are, and I can't tell you to "GET BACKON TRACK" because really, who could request that someone read this? But I do would like to ask, if and when you resume your work, could you open with a recap? Thanks. That is reasonable. I think I could manage something. It is by far one of the least taxing requests I’ve found in my inbox. This is the internet after all.

Question with 172 notes Anonymous asked: The only thing I could possibly ship with Bella is a plain glass of milk, because they'd be perfectly matched in how boring they are. I suddenly feel lactose intolerant.



Question with 105 notes Anonymous asked: Do you find it fun to pick shitty books apart? (Not being sarcastic or rude, I totally love doing that.) Clearly. Although, I find it not only fun but educational and therapeutic.



Question with 53 notes silentsnowdrop asked: I was reading your backlog (again, love this blog) and I got to post 1603511230. Now I have a question: what do you mean by 'clear the snorkel'? That was a euphemism for masturbation. I also wasn’t genuinely suggesting anyone convert cream into butter with the suggestion about churning.



Question with 64 notes magmapriest asked: What is the Ultimate Question to the Ultimate Answer of Life, the Universe and Everything? 42

Question with 41 notes allirea asked: Who is your favorite European writer? I don’t have a list categorized by continent.



Question with 47 notes Anonymous asked: Glad to see you back on tumblr! Why are you so awesome? Alternatively, what's your favorite genre for books/movies? Birth. Alternatively, I tend to read realistic fiction written fairly recently. Stuff I relate to. After reading Twilight, I started delving into the fantasy genre for comparison and curiosity. I’ve expanded my field of interest. I’ve also recoiled in horror.



Question with 47 notes allirea asked: I once read a disturbing fanfic in which Embry imprinted on a psychopath who enjoyed watching wolf-him tear apart living humans, which she could demand because of her imprintee status. Should Emily have used her power as an imprintee to make Sam kill himself or have himself committed? Lots of mental health professionals' lives could be on the line because of uncontrolable wolf-floofing. WTF. No, really. What the fuck. I have no answer, just glee about the previously mentioned disinclination to read fanfic.



Question with 375 notes trinjoix asked: Do you also fear that as Twilight led to 50 Shades, 50 Shades may lead to something more terrible? Shut your mouth.



Question with 38 notes Anonymous asked: Are you excited about the sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird" that's due out soon?? Curious. Not excited.



Question with 54 notes Anonymous asked: I think Rosalie/Bella or even Leah/Bella would be good together. Do you? Considering none of those characters identified as same-sex attracted, no.



Question with 21 notes allirea asked: "Aurora Leigh"* It's romance. I wondered if you had anything inherently for or against romance novels. These books may encourage abusive relationships, but don't they also (occasionally) make people think? Romance, in general, isn’t a problem to me. I think books (occasionally) make people think, sure.

