Follow Friday

Posted on August 5, 2011 by J.J.Bonds

Q. Talk about the book that most changed or influenced your life (was it a book that turned you from an average to avid reader, did it help you deal with a particularly difficult situation, does it bring you comfort every time you read it?).

I’m marginally embarrassed to admit this, but the series that most recently and most heavily impacted my life is Twilight. Not because I’m ‘Team Edward’ or ‘Team Jacob’ or even because I think they’re the most amazing books I’ve ever read. For me, being handed a copy of Twilight brought me back to the world of YA literature and to a love of writing that I’d put on a shelf. Not only had I shifted away from YA literature to read more ‘adult’ books, I was spending more time attending to practical pursuits like paying the bills.

Twilight brought me back to the genre I enjoy most and has been a refreshing change which has also given me the courage to pursue my own writing further.

22 thoughts on “Follow Friday”

joder on August 5, 2011 at 2:22 am said:

I have to admit I'm not a Twilight fan, but I appreciate how excited the book got young people reading. I'm your newest follower and would love for you to visit me whenever you get a chance.

http://wowfromthescarfprincess.blogspot.com/2011/08/follow-friday.html

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readingromances on August 5, 2011 at 2:24 am said:

I think the most significant YA author to me is Meg Cabot! I could spend days and nights reading them xD

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Andra on August 5, 2011 at 2:39 am said:

I loved Twilight. It did the same thing for me so I totally feel ya! Happy Friday!

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Sharon on August 5, 2011 at 3:22 am said:

Hi & Happy Friday!

It was Twilight for me as well 😉

My FF, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

Have a nice weekend.

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StuckInBooks on August 5, 2011 at 3:58 am said:

No being embarrassed about loving Twilight! It's a great series. =)

Here's mine: http://www.stuckinbooks.com/2011/08/follow-friday-8511.html

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Jinny (SkyInk.net) on August 5, 2011 at 4:21 am said:

New follower I think Twilight has influenced a lot of people — it's great that it got a lot of teens reading!

(My #FF post if you are interested: http://skyink.net/?p=2520)

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amyer23 on August 5, 2011 at 4:25 am said:

New Follower! While I'm not a fan personally, I think any book that gets people to read is a good book!

Amanda Welling
Hippies, Beauty, and Books. Oh My!

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AngelicNytmare on August 5, 2011 at 4:46 am said:

I said Twilight as well so need to feel embarrassed.

Have a good weekend and week

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Katie on August 5, 2011 at 5:05 am said:

Hopping by & following! DOn't worry, I'm sure that a lot more people really liked Twilight when they read it than will admit! Happy Friday (:
-Katie @ magicisinwords.blogspot.com

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Shaunna on August 5, 2011 at 1:13 pm said:

Twilight got me into the YA genre too! Haha. I think it's great that it's inspired you to pursue your own writing.

Happy Friday!
Shaunna
http://sfmscarletletters.blogspot.com

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Wendy. Blog Author on August 5, 2011 at 1:21 pm said:

I'm with you in your embarassment because the same happened to me. I don't think we're so bad. Following from FF: http://fabulosityreads.blogspot.com/

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aparajita on August 5, 2011 at 2:14 pm said:

Not the greatest TWILIGHT FAN but yes I do love the series…..so nice choice

New follower
Check out my FF too @ http://le-grande-codex.blogspot.com/2011/08/follow-friday-2.html

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BookJunkie on August 5, 2011 at 2:56 pm said:

Awe, what a great answer! I <3 Twilight too, and it really inspired me to drag out my old manuscripts and start writing again too! I went a little further back in time for my FF post, which you can check out over at Fuzzy.Coffee.Books if ya like!
Courtney
*new follower

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Book Crook Liza on August 5, 2011 at 4:02 pm said:

I'm not much of huuuuge Twilight fan, but I read and enjoyed the books! Nothing to be embarrassed about! Good choice!

Happy Friday! New follower here!

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Cary Cheyenne. on August 5, 2011 at 5:01 pm said:

I love Twilight and I have NO SHAME about it 😀

Great post & blog! New follower!!

Here's my post: http://tiny.cc/nqd8u

Also, here's my most recent giveaway: http://tiny.cc/c1do5

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Danielle Gorman on August 5, 2011 at 8:06 pm said:

Hi, I'm a new follower just hopping through. I think Twilight was an amazing book. It is definitely one of my all-time favorites and I don't care who knows it. I may not be the biggest fan of the movies but those books were amazing!

Danielle @Ramblings From This Chick

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Alison Can Read on August 5, 2011 at 9:46 pm said:

Hopping through. Twilight was probably my most important book in many years. It captured me completely and made me obsessed with paranormal.
My Hop

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J.J. Bonds on August 5, 2011 at 11:23 pm said:

Thanks for the Twilight support everyone! I think I just felt like I should be choosing something a little more intellectual and thought provoking, but that just wouldn't have been honest!

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Angelica Joy on August 6, 2011 at 10:16 am said:

I'm a huge "Twilight" fan too, new follower 😉

Hope you get the chance to visit my #FF
http://mzsazzyangel.blogspot.com/2011/08/feature-follow-friday-56.html

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Lola X on August 6, 2011 at 1:42 pm said:

Great Blog! Love it!!!

Lola x
http://lola-x.blogspot.com

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HollyG on August 6, 2011 at 10:37 pm said:

Loving the honesty! Regardless of whether Twilight was considered good or not they certainly made big waves in the book world. And they got my little sister way into reading so for that they're totally worthwhile!
New Follower, stop by if you wish: http://booksforone.blogspot.com/

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Wendy. Blog Author on August 12, 2011 at 8:53 pm said:

You've been nominated my dear girl….LOL..com' on over.

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