My Not-So-Farewell To TwilightGuy.com

September 7th, 2009 at 3:20 pm 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)

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.

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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ambercullen

I am so happy that we can now call you a part of the family Kaleb,
the Twilight fandom welcomes you with open arms. =)

Emily_B_Cullen

I love New Moon! It was my favorite book!

Sem1995

I'm posting!

CaitlinTheBiggestTwilightFan

omg i NEED that book please
it would mean everything
breaking dawn is my fave book ever p
please i think this website is absouloutly fantastic i was gutted when it didnt work once

Ninja Fanpire

Awesome Kaleb! I've never won anything from you!

Sarah

I've been reading your posts ever since I began being a Twilighter myself (a year since August 30th, actually :D) and I really enjoyed reading all of your posts and the epic photoshop pix :) Thanks for being amazing and for making me laugh, and for giving me a different perspective to every chapter (especially the Eclipse and BD ones)

So congrats and welcome to the fam! Finally glad to know you're in it! :D

Tanya

I just moved too and finally caught up on all your posts. Glad you are sticking around. Bran Hambric was fantastic by the way!

Sarah_Bishop

yay Kaleb, Im glad you finished The Twilight Saga. Anyways I loved you posts :)

Tia

Kaleb, I have been with you since day one. I think you should re-read the series and do more chapter updates comparing them to the first ones.

You notice tons of more stuff the 2nd time around. <3

thatcaitgirl

awesome! it's been a great journey. good luck with everything!

crystalms

It's been a great ride Kaleb, I'm glad I got to tag along!

Arizonah

Glad to hear you'll continue posting here! :D

Erica

I was with you from the start when Stephenie saw your site and enjoyed your comment about Bella needing to drive a fire truck. You have added some needed depth to the twilight online community. Thanks TwilightGuy!

stardragon

Kaleb, congrats on finishing the series. I would love to have a signed copy of any of the Twilight book series.
On another note I tried to buy your book in PA on 09-10-09 but they did not have it yet. Supposedly is was still in shipment. So I am hoping to get a copy on Monday, if they came in yet. Your book sounds really good and I hope the Borders gets it in soon.

janiestu

That was so sweet. This is probably one of my favoriet post ever! You are finally a Twihard. Congrats!

Bonjovi

you are positively thee best writer about twilight ever! thank you for your amazing contribution to the twilight world. :) and an even bigger thank you from me for staying with us :D you have definitely been a big part of shaping the twilight world of fandom and made your ridiculously large mark here. it just wouldn't be the same without you. btw, i am totally buying and reading your book. too bad i don't live in california....though i think it's awesome that you did that whole random book signature.

Liyana

Here's to you Kaleb, Twilight and Bran Hambric. I've enjoyed reading your thoughts on Twilight and everything else.

tanyasudarshan

Keleb! Thank you for making my dreams come true! When you said that you were going to say farewell to twilightguy.com I got so emotional.But now that your keeping it, it brought a lot of joy inside of me! I remember I was on a site called hisgoldeneyes.com and someone put a post saying "Kristen Stewart is pregnant with Roberts baby!" I started to believe that when I saw you added a vlog to it, now I'm not the type of person who likes watching vlogs on people I don't know; but for some reason I felt I had to check out your site! So I went on twilightguy.com and read the latest post you put on, I think it was the end of eclipse or the beginning of breaking dawn. I read that post and I had to read more! So I went all the way back to the first post you wrote and read from there.It took me 6 hours to read all your posts! But I knew from that moment I was hooked to your site. I went and saw all the vlogs you made for twilight. After that, every single day I would check this site if you had a new vlog or post. Keleb I think I was more hooked on reading your site then doing anything else! So till now I still get excited to read your posts! Plus I got your book, it's great! Your a great writer Keleb, and you should know it! You get people addicted to read what you write! Now, I know I'm writing a post to get the book Stephenie Meyer signed and I really hope I win! Partly because I get to have a awesome book signed by 2 (hopefully) awesome writers, and also because I want to have a memory of all the laughs I got from this site!If I win (which I really wish I do!) I wish you can sign the copy as well! I hope you get to read this post! Even if I don't win PLEASE replay and/or send a bran hambric postcard with your signature it would mean the WORLD to me (literally)!

Your honorary fan,
Tanya,

priscyla

I was just going to comment your site
because i wanted to win the contest
but now that i saw all of your videos
and read all your blog i think
you're right not all the guys accept they read
the Twilight Saga, they are even afraid to mention "Twilight"
but you you're all different form all the guys.
And i'm really happy that your not leaving.

christopher h

good to see the site is remaining

Bethany

I feel like crying. I'm so sad.
I remember finding this site when you were half way thought Twilight. I also remember backtracking, reading all of the reviews, and watching all the videos.
Thank you for the laughs and the jokes.
You pics were epic, and made great stories to tell my friends.
I can't wait to buy your book, the second I get paid so I can read more of your amazing writing.

-Bethany

Niki Curtiss

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this story. There is way too much Twilight bashing out there right now, and your blog has been a relief!

ikrstic12

I love your posts!
thanks for your great reviews!
fingers crossed i win :]

Genevieve

I've been reading TwilightGuy.com since it started. So I just want to say thanks, Kaleb! And ditto what everyone else has said in their comments

Andrea

So glad you are here to stay!

bimino

*Crossing my fingers* :)

lovetwilight

Good luck for everyone at winning.

lovetwilight

I am very glad that I found this forum.

lovetwilight

Thank you for opportunity to win this amazing breaking down book, signed by Stephenie Meyer!

Sal

Congratz on finishing, Kaleb!
I'm really glad your sticking around, the Saga wouldn't be the same without our Internet Twi-Guy!!
:D

XeRxEs_oLi

i cant believe its over, well congrats!

Guest

i sooooo want that book kaleb!! :D

smdahl

I am proud to be one of the few guys who's followed your reviews.

Hope this site can last a couple of months after this.

Bianca

me want! xD

emsteele

Really glad you wont be leaving for good Kaleb..
Your post made my laugh every time haha
Good luck with your book :)
ily xxx

Cat

Amazing "last" post! Glad you're here to stay!

VictoriaPoet

Ohh, I'm so happy you'll keep this site! And I'm so glad I found you. :)

acyeash

Hey Kaleb! I've been reading your site since day one, and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Your posts helped me sway a lot of my guy friends to read the books. Thanks for being brave by starting and continuing to write on this site. Good luck with your new book. I can't wait to read it. Congrats for finally finishing!

vanessamorton

i need a new breaking dawn the spine on mine broke :(

kilizfrosty

kaleb thank you so much for blogging about the books i go to a rough school and when i got home and looked on your site it always made me laugh thank you so much for all the memories and the times where i wanted to cry and oyu made me cry because it was so funny

Meggi

Wow...this is as sad as coming to the end of a really awesome series of books after years of dedicated reading. I have been reading almost since the beginning...and I love the way you see the world...you definetly showed me some awesome new and different ways to look at these books!!!
I agree with comments ^up there^ read the host next, keep the fun book reviews coming!
But first and foremost good luck with your own book!
I hope to get my hand on a copy as soon as I finish reading the 6 or 8 other books I am in the middle of reading...:D(so hopefully in a month or so...maybe for christmas)
Thank you for being "made-of-awesome" or whatever it is you say:D

Kelsey

Your website made me laugh out loud so many times, thank you for letting me relive my own first reading of the twilight saga, oh, and WELCOME to the fandom!

Aussiet

Excellent news that you're sticking around! Can't wait to get a copy of Bran Hambric

mizzizem

I only started reading your posts when you were in the middle of Breaking Dawn but I have checked the site every day to see if the next post was there. You could start reading The Host, but it might ruin your image.

"TWILIGHT GUY HAS BETRAYED US, HAS MOVED ONTO THE HOST! MAYBE HE IS ONE!?!"

Or not.

mizzizem

Whoops. Did 2 there. Soz

mizzizem

I only started reading your posts while you where in the middle of Breaking Dawn but I have checked the site every day to see when the next one was! You could start reading The Host and write posts about that but it might set a bad image.

" Twilight Guy Betrays Us, Has Moved On To The Host! Maybe He Is One!?!"

Or not.

NougatCat

Wow... I'm late to the party. But still hoping to win.... ;)))) Can't believe all this happened just because you decided to read the books and turn it into something online. I'm jealous.... Crazy how the internet can make instant communities like that, huh? how did you keep up with it? and hope I can turn my writing into something just as fruitful... congratulations on getting your own story out there, and glad you're keeping this around!

kerriandeva

ps. thanks for wishing me a happy 18th birthday for your book release during your livechat! =)

kerriandeva

love you, kaleb.
good luck with life outside twilight. =)

forever a fan and a reader, stef.

Rebecca Campbell

I'm a little sad you took down the header about reading the books. But it's okay. I'm just glad I found out about the site early enough to get to follow most of your experiences on reading the books!

Welcome formally to the Twilight fandom! :)

And congrats on the release of Bran Hambric yesterday!

Soledad

wow,i remember when i first heard of the twilight guy and now you finished all four books.
xoxo

Christina621

YAY for Kaleb finishing finally. Good luck with your book tour. I can't wait to read your book!

Thomas Jefferson

Kaleb, I just wanted to let you know that you are amazing. You truly are. This has to be my favorite Twilight FANSITE (haha) ever! Coming to the end of your posts on the books actually feels like the first time I turned the last page of Breaking Dawn myself. It is a very depressing feeling. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your wonderful insight ans all the laughs you have given me. Thank you for everything, Kaleb. You're the bestest! Just to let you know, I has already been planning to write this before I saw the Stephenie signed book. I just have one quick question. When you say "This book is my very own, hand-signed copy of Breaking Dawn," do you mean that this is the actual book that you have been reading from? If it is, it kind of has sentimental value (especially being signed by Stephenie), it's kind of very special to you. Are you sure about this? I have all of the original books that I read, and even though Twilight and Eclipse is falling apart (Twilight is even missing the first page of chapter 12... at least I think it's chapter 12.), I would never be able to bring myself to get rid of them because they have that special value to me because they were the first ones I read from. I also plan on buying a box set to keep in perfect condition. :) Anyway, I just wanted to tell you, Kaleb, that you are amazing and thank you fore everything!! : )

sarakris

I loved all of your reviews. You did a great job and I hope Bran Hambric will be available in Portugal soon : ) I'm looking forward to read it!
Wish you the best success, Kaleb! Thanks for everything. : )

Greetings from Portugal,
Sara

twilighter4eva

Great job with the blog and I'm stoked to hear you're staying with us for a little longer! I always loevd reading your reactions and seeing what cartoons/pictures you would come up with!! Can't wait to read your book either :)

Angela

Aww it's over! It was a wonderful ending though. Congrats on being a true Twilight guy, and congrats on your book! I hope it's a success!! =]

SnowWight

YAY! I'm so glad you've decided to keep it up. I was beginning to dread that last chapter of BD. lol.

Kitty

YESSSS!!!
I am so happy you aren't deserting us, and I'm glad to see you took that banner down. You've been one of us for a long time now.

Emily0813

Thanks Kaleb for this site! I have really enjoyed reading it!
I look forward to reading your book!
Good luck!

Carissa_Vamp

So glad your here to stay at least for right now. I'm excited about your book and can't wait to get a copy for myself. After all I need a great story to keep my interest after Breaking Dawn. Lots of love and best wishes!!

tashayla

Sad that you're finished but glad that you're staying!!!

ejalyn

Hi Twilight Guy,
Glad to hear that you admit to reading the books and enjoying. I actually hate anything that masses people like. I never heard of Twilight until the movie came out. A friend from work leant me a copy, but it sat on my shelf for 4 weeks, until I finally returned it unread. I wasn't into reading, I always just watch the movie version, as I always did for school. Then another friend offered me her copy of Twilight 2 months later. Since we caught the train home from work together, I had no excuse. I humbly accepted and read the first book. That's when I got hooked. I couldn't stop reading and often stayed up 'till midnight reading. My husband couldn't spend time with me until I finished all the books. So now I'm actually addicted to reading. Been reading some classics since Twilight. Dracula by Bram Stoker. What an excellent book! The father of the vampire stories from 2 centuries ago. Thanks to Stephanie, I'm now a little more literate.

My husband is quite intregued at how the story continues, often asking me question about the origins of each vampire character. I won't answer his questions, in case he decides to read them and spoil the surprise. So now he is reading too. He is up to New Moon.

yle1989

the one you had is a really original idea to make comments and discuss about the twilight saga..many many compliments!

Chloe

Kaleb! For some reason, I feel like I just finished Breaking Dawn all over again. :[

Kristin W

Thanks Kaleb! I enjoyed your reviews!

Christina

KN, thanks for all the chuckles. Look forward to many more.

Linda

Wow. you've done an awesome job and I look forward to reading your book soon.

Laura

Yay Kaleb for FINALLY finishing the series. It seems like yesterday that it was a THursday night when I first read your blog. You were on Chapter 6 of Twilight, then, I think. And congrats on Bran Hambric! I cannot wait to read it! I'm really happy you'll be keeping Twilight Guy because I was quite distraught when I thought of you leaving it behind.

laytay

i would love to be entered!

Rayel

This has been one of my favorite sites. I enjoyed reading this saga with my husband so much to get the male POV that your humour added to yours has made this one of my favorite sites to check on. Thank you

WrittenEmber

You know, when things quiet down and you have some more time on your hands, you could always read The Host. It's not technically Twilight, but it is by Stephenie Meyer, and it's awesome (which is implied, considering the author, but still).

myrch11

I can't believe you have finished the series!!! It was really cool to read your comments about the little things that occurred in each book. Can't wait to see your reactions to the upcoming movies!!! Best of luck with your book!

Lakien

Congrats on your last post, Kaleb! Even though I haven't read it yet... Couldn't bring myself to read the end. Oh well. Looking forward for more of TwilightGuy and Bran Hambric!

renesmeepants

It is so bittersweet! It would be mega-awesome to win the signed copy of Breaking Dawn, ngl.

nicolewhitlock

Thanks for staying! TwiGuy! Whooooooo, Yay! Lol I'm feeling very bad at writing right now. :'( I'm BOTHERED! LOL Jimmy Fallon... Okay, byee!

twilightismylife1995

this is posted on my birthday!!! ohmygosh, that would be so cool to win!! haha, but for now, im just happy you aren't leaving :D yay twilightguy!

Kelsey Richter

Checking this site is the highlight of my day, Im so glad you're here to stay.

I make a rhyme every time.

GIMME THAT BOOK PLZ!! peace Kaleb

oliolio

Whoop Whoop! the cop just pulled you over. Tryin to win.

shannon lawrence

thank you KALEB NATION. I support you 100% in future goals.

BREAKING DAWN IS AMAZING

FmOdErN

So, I've been following Kaleb mostly on YouTube but recently I found this new world of TwilightGuy and Bran Hambric and I'm lovin'it.
I live in Portugal, a little country next to Spain, across the Atlantic and here Twilight is not that big like there. anyways, I read it portuguese and now Im reading it in english..
So, without anything more I just want to say congratulations on your own book, on this site and I really hope that someday soon I get to buy your book on my own language =)

priyankadongare

so awesome that ur still keeping the site up and i want an autographed copy of the book although i own all four already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

beckysue

Kaleb, thank you so much for your amazing thoughts on each of the Twilight books. I am truly happy that you enjoyed your time here and aren't planning on giving up your title of "TwilightGuy" anytime soon. I thoroughly enjoyed your posts. Thank you for the entertainment.

Gillian

Kaleb I've really enjoyed reading your blog. Good luck with Bran Hambric and other books you write. Thank you for the interviews, contests, and just being amazing!
-Gillian

samanthadinkly

OMG IM SO GLAD UR STAYING TWILIGHTGUY!!!!!!!! this is my FAVORITE website and ur posts r sooo funny. :) i cant wait to read branhambric, and i cant wait to see wat funny youtube video u will put up next. thank u SO much!

EnsignAbby

I never posted until now, but I just want to say, Kaleb, that I enjoyed every one of your chapter posts (and I've read them all). I appreciate the fact that you really delved into the characters and took a good look at them. It made me appreciate these novels more, if not truly for the first time.

I'd also like to say following your personal story about writing Bran Hambric has encouraged me to look at my own writing. It's always been a passion of mine, but I always told myself that writing a novel was something I simply couldn't do. But I have to say, seeing you do it has inspired me to be bold as well.

Thank you!

By the way, I know people would like you to review Midnight Sun as well (and I would also like to see your thoughts on it), but I completely understand if you choose not to, since it's not fair to comment on what is currently an unfinished and unedited work. I really feel for Stephenie's situation.

Heather

you're posts were always so great :] glad your not leaving!

kirknjen

It's been a pleasure to read your Twilight Guy posts this past year. I am looking forward to reading your new book, and the continued posts for Twilight Guy! Thanks for your contests and sense of humor. I hope you enjoy southern California.

missy_g

So happy to hear you will continue with the website. Congrats on the release of you book!

melmw

Thanks for all the fun reading!!! My kids and I enjoy the books, and we have laughed and grumbled along with you since the middle of your reading of Twilight.

Good luck with your own writing adventure--we are buying your book too! It looks very promising :)

Thanks again for the good times, and I am glad you are keeping up the TG site!

Bexlou95

OMG i soooo want tht book, on another note, thankyou for all the funny and amazing posts Kaleb, and good luck with your book :D

KimberlyC

wow. I can't believe that you finally finished all the books! I'm so proud, Kaleb.
Well, it has been a very fun run. I've been laughing with/at you from the very beginning, and I am so glad that you are going to be with us at least a bit longer. We all need our favorite Twilightguy to keep us laughing and informed.

Deaquano

Well done on finishing the books, im your biggest british fan ^o^
xox

Deaquano

Well done on finishing the books, im your biggest british fan ^o^
xox

angelz429

Trying to win:) I've really enjoyed your humorous approach to reading the books without knocking them. Keep reading, writing, and living!

angelz429

Looking to win:) I really enjoyed your insight to the books. It's nice to hear humor when people are talking about the books (but not knocking it). Keep reading, writing, and living!

lizhealey

I want to win!

Cynthia Marble

Wow Kaleb! Can't believe it's over! (or that it took you so long! I read the first three in 2 days, then waited the months and months for Breaking dawn to come out. 24 hours after i got it i had finished reading it. lol) But it was a good ride! So much fun!

You are so awesome, and absolutely hilarious sometimes! Good luck with your second book, i'll be going to buy Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse as soon as school is over today! 's gonna be great!!!

Nadia

Thanks for not closing this site, that would have been SO sad.

Benjaminfangs

Man I think you are so lucky to even have a signed "Breaking Dawn". And your lucky for even meeting Stephenie Meyer too. I'm a true blue "FAMPIRE" baby. So TWIHARD!

twigimaree

Glad to see ur stickin round TG. Has been fun following your journey and random thoughts

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