Forget ‘Pre-Orders’ – Amazon.com is now accepting real orders and shipping out Spotlight: A Close-Up Look at the Artistry and Meaning of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Novels. Just in Time For Christmas!

Here are the first two reviews that are up on the page:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spotlight Shines as Twilight Criticism!, December 11, 2009
By Elizabeth Hardy

John Granger, known for his deft and delightful Harry Potter Scholarship, has now put his considerable abilities to the task of analyzing the artistry and meaning of Stephenie Meyer’s runaway bestselling Twilight Saga.

In this readable and engaging text, Granger covers the layers of meaning that, whether readers know it or not, are directly responsible for the enchantment the Saga holds as well as its phenomenal success. Both casual readers and more serious ones will be fascinated by this journey through Forks and beyond. In his typical fashion, Granger crafts together a brilliant analysis that is insightful, intelligent, and fresh, but also readable, engaging, and fun. Read the rest of this entry »

As we head toward the publication date for Spotlight: A Close-Up Look at the Artistry and Meaning of the Twilight Novels this week, today we’re featuring a web site devoted just to the book and an interview I did last month with SALVO magazine editor Bobby Maddex. I’m excited about the deals at the website and pleased with the focus of the interview. Read the rest of this entry »

As of dawn’s early light this morning, serious readers can pre-order Spotlight: The Artistry and Meaning of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Novels at the book’s brand new page on the Amazon.com site.

Even better, you can read the Introduction to Spotlight online today. Check it out!

Tomorrow — a website for the book and an interview with SALVO’s Bobby Maddex. Stay tuned.

Publisher Bob at Zossima Press tells me Spotlight: The Artistry and Meaning of the Stephenie Meyer Twilight Novels may be available for purchase at Amazon.com as early as this weekend. Woot! In the run-up to this roll-out, then, Forks High School Professor will be featuring links to excerpts and interviews this week to whet your appetite for the imminent release.

Today’s url is the Touchstone article ‘Mormon Vampires in the Garden of Eden,’ the cover story in this month’s hard copy magazine. (Hello to those readers joining us from the First Things weBlog link to that article!).

Your comments, questions, and corrections are coveted. See you tomorrow for a real excerpt from the book…