Just wanted to say congratulations to L.J. Smith for the #5 spot on WSJ!!! Midnight was a great book and very much so deserved to debut high. Now we can only hope that the publishers will take notice and let you finish writing your own series. It is obviously what the fans want. Also, any news on your health scare?
You are wonderful! It's as simple as that. You have the ability to create these worlds and situations, which feel real and exciting. Your characters, whether villains or heros, have such depth and backstory, that they are easy to comprehend and understand.
I would just like to say thank you on behalf of your fans. We adore you, no matter what you are writing about.
[P.S. Congrats on the Wall Street Journal, Midnight was more than worthy of it!]
So, I saw the movie Suckerpunch over the weekend and it made me think of you, Lisa! You should go see it. It has these strong female characters in it that are not unlike the characters you have come up with out of your brilliant head! It definitely made me think of Rashel, Poppy, Diana, and the list goes on and on.
Also congratulations on making #5, I honestly am hoping that was like a punch in the face to the people who said you can't write the books anymore. You showed them and I am truly proud of you for keeping your chin up and you keep on writing. Never stop writing, you are so inspirational, where would we be without you? Stuck in our own heads. That's where.
Imagining my life without your writing is devastatingly painful.
Your fans will stick with you through and through, that you can be sure of. We love you!
Hey L.J., congratulations on Midnight's debut! I haven't read it yet but am looking forward to getting it when my mom gets back from the US with a copy of it. (I live in Singapore so the books take a longer time to reach here). Thank you so much for a wonderful series; your books are what I turn to when I feel down in the dumps. Don't stop writing because we won't ever stop reading! You have fans all over the world (case in point: yours truly) and we honestly LOVE you. :)
And I just KNOW Strange Fate's gonna pack a punch. XOXOXOXO
I cannot wait for midnight! I know it's gonna be AWESOME! I'm waiting for it to arrive from where I bought it online because I live in Singapore too! I cannot wait!
I live in Singapore too and yes the books would take a longer time to reach here, but nevertheless I really look forward to reading it. & Night World is just as amazing as the secret circle and the forbidden game. :)
MIDNIGHT was absolutely superb and L.J Smith you done a fantastic job!! congratulations for the 5 spot on WSJ it truly was a great book that only your work can achieve
L.J. Congrats on making #5 on the WSJ for your AMAZING book, Midnight! I know that things are not going well with the publishers, but I hope they see this and change their minds!! You are an amazing writer and I hope that we can all finish reading YOUR books, written by YOU!!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the amazing and wonderful stories you have shared with us! We truely appreciate it. You have opened up my eyes to an amazing fantasy world that keeps me entertained and on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love all the action and romance in every one of your novels! Also, congratulations on Midnight reaching #5 on the WSJ list. I hope more than anything that this opens the eyes of the publishers so that they will see just who the real author should be! All of your fans back you up 1,000,000% We can't wait for more action-packed adventures that you bring us! Please feel better! We all miss you and hope you will feel much better soon!
Congrats L.J. Smith you are a great writer I am so glad to read your books they are awesome I am so glad your making more Vampire Diaries the are so good their my favorite book!!!!
I'm sorry to hear that you wont be able to finish the vampire diaries. I adore the show and the books. Will you write any other books? Midnight was fabulus by the way. i finished it in 24 hours. I couldnt put it down.
BonnieBird It is beautiful like all nicknames for bonnie damon either kitten, small cardinal, witch, little red-haired or red bird aaayyy Cardinal little my favorite
I understand that you won't be able to finish the Vampire Diaries:( but what about your other books? Per say, Strange Fate. I've been looking forward to it for a while, and now i'm concerned that you wont be able to finish writing it.
Yeah I have been anticipating for a very very long time!!! it was meant to be due this month .. i think I believe that i may have to just forget about it and assume that the series has ended!
+26#Where Would Youe Have Gone? —
Maisie2011-03-29 16:13
Hi LJ,I have something that is really bothering me, and I hope you can answer. After Midnight, where would you have gone with the story, who would end up with whom? I know you said you didn't know who would end up with Elena, but that was a while ago. If you followed your heart now, would you choose Stefan (because then they fired you for NO reason whatsoever) or Damon? I am just so curious, and feel like if I don't get a reply then I won't know the ending to a tremendously great story! I won't be reading the next book, so I would appreciate a reply as do all your readers! Maisie I would just like to say for the record, that I am a hardcore Delana fan, and I feel horrible to know that there isn't the slightest chance of them ending up together. Usually I am the person to read a romance story and like the original guy, but you lured me to the dark side :) and now I absolutely love Damon. Your writing is too great for its own good
Yeah, me too. Ive read the synopsis for Phantom and one line really annoys the hell out of me- 'and this time only one brother can save her.' We all know who that is.. Omg, I could break something right now.
I know what you mean and I am completely agravated that they a trashing such a great series. If LJ wanted her to end up with Stefan, she would have wrote it that way. And even though I love Damon, its better to have an author who writes the real ending, than a writer who basically writes large amounts of fan-fic, and changes the ending to something completely expectable, and sorry, kind of a cheesy way to end the books. Watch Elana just be like, "yeah I am SO over Damon... Lets go get married Stefan!" It ruins thy series.... I bet the sales for it will drop severly...
i just read the synopsis for phantom and i am very angry:( and sad it hurts to see them ruin this series. aaaaaaa how can they do this, with Midnight making the top five. Because of her writing she has captivated so many, it doens't matter about who's with who all that matters is that she can have her dream of writing the books she has dedicated her life to. please CALLING ALL FANS sign the petition we need a lot more signatures if we want our favorite author back!
+3#RE: phantom2 and phantom —
kaiti2011-04-04 19:35
okay i just googled synopsis for phantom and it came up heres the link to that http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/l-+j-+smith/phantom3a+v-+8/8408108/ after reading it i have decided not to continue on reading the books it makes me angy just to think of it and very sad also her are two petitions that i have found hope this helps http://www.petitiononline.com/ljsmith/petition.html this one has 1772 signatures http://twitition.com/hqnr9 this one has 3306 signaturess
Right on!! Ive been wondering the same thing... I was also wondering about the last two pages... Was it L.J's idea or the publisher's to bring damon back... I do not think I will read the next one either...
I think I read somewhere that Midnight was entirely L.J. Smith's. And that she'd already written part of Phantom. Either way... I totally agree that she should've been allowed to continue her books, no matter who ends up with who - even though I don't like the Delena idea.
Still, I don't think that insulting the ghostwritter will get us anywhere. No offence.
Do you really think the petition thing will change the publishers' minds? (asks hopefully)
dear l. jane smith I can't believe what happened to Damon!!!! I was expecting something happier and since he was my favorite character I was truly upset with what happened to Damon, i seriously hope you get to finish the serious cause i would like to see how everything turns
A huge bout of casting just came out for the Secret Circle pilot. Austrailian actess Phoebe Tonkin has been cast as Faye, Thomas Dekker has been cast as Adam, Jessica Parker Kennedy as Melissa, Shelley Hennig as Diana, Louis Hunter as Nick, Gale Harold as Diana's father, who apparently has a much larger role in the TV series, and the female principle is played by Natasha Henstridge.
+1#How can you afford it? —
Vivian Nguyen2011-03-29 21:59
Okay, I'm not really complaining but I am just wondering. All of your contests involve giving away pretty expensive stuff and I just wanted to know how you could give out so many expensive prizes all the time?
just wondering what happened to the descriptions on characters like M'Lyn's pic... there used to be descriptions for Iliana and M'Lyn before and I can't find them now.. we're they disregarded when the site was improved?
I must say...after the ending of Midnight...HOW DARE THEY FIRE YOU! I was upset before, but I'm greatly upset now. It's not fair! What angers me even more, there's already a cover for the first Hunters book! Ridiculous!
Wow #5 thats great, but I think you are #1 no question about it! I have enjoyed all of your writing. To think you've been writing since I was young and it took my daughter to get me to read vampire diaries and then I was hooked and read all the other books you wrote. I suppose its because of my reading problem didn't know I had one till I was in 9th grade it took that long for a teacher to notice it. He gave me an ability to read and understand what I was reading first time I ever got an A in reading was then, but I still had draw backs on reading. He taught me to read everything I read 3x so I have read all your books that I can get my hands on 3x. It makes my daughter mad cause I was able to read 3 NW books in 2 days 3x. Thanks to Mr. Maz who recently passed away this month. He taught me to understand reading, but you recently taught me to love the adventure of reading. You are far better than a great writer, you're the best. I read all 9NW in 1 week. My daughter's still on 5th book.
Strange fate, please I'm excited and also can't wait for more on Julian read the first Forbiden Games. Think it would be cool for you to create a sort of guardian of the mythical relms and they live in Jenny's world and they can resurrect Julian in the flesh sort of. Also for Jenny to realize she needs Julian far more than she wants Tom.
that sounds cool I like the idea that you told about the FG series :) I havent thought about that I hope L.JSmith does write more of the FG series! she is such a wonderful writer!
I loved the Forbidden Game series! I actually think it may be my favorite of all of LJ Smith's books, though all of them are amazing. I think it would be amazing to have a sequel! I loved that series so much and couldn't stop crying at the end. I want Julian to come back and I want Jenny to fall in love with him like she did when the other shadow men killed him. Julian and Jenny are one of my favorite pairs in all or LJ Smith's series. I would love to see a sequel for their series! I miss seeing them together!
well done LJ smith! congrats! you are sutch a great writer and i hope your book goes up to #1 I saw that u can write a fanfict story for the articles section and i was like " WHO HOO!!, lets get typing" Is there going to be another book in the night of the solice series? cause i love those books. Oh but i love dark visions and the forbidden game. And the secret circle and the night world . Oh and i love the vampire diarys. I was telling one of my classmates how good ur books are and she said she would check them out. Another one of my friends said "would harper collins hire her again if the ghostwritters books sold so little copies?" I HOPE SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how did damon and sage meet again? I remember something was written about it in your books but i cant remember. It was like damon was travelling with a group of people and thats how he met sage. I need to know to write a fanfic story!
+6#NOT WRITIN MORE V.D. —
Savannah2011-03-30 14:28
Omg!!!!!!!!! L.J. U have to write more books about Vampire Diaries please please please every other book that I read and love the author stops making them please hear my cry don't stop making them the are my favorite books EVER!!!!! Please !!!!!
OMG I have read a ton of books but the Vampire Diaries reamain my favorite. I think that Bonnie and Damon should be together....... J.L Smith, you are awsome so don't let anybody tell you otherwise. I might read the next book out of curiosity, beacause I NEEEEEEDDDD to know what happens! L.G Smith is amazing and she didn't deserve to be fired. She was probably the best girl those publishers had!!! Anyway, I want soooooo bad for Bonnie and Damon to be together. It is just my opinion so don't get angry please.
8D8D8D I love that you got #5 on the WSJ Hardcover list for the Midnight debut~! You deserve that and a whole ton better, Miss L.J.! Good luck getting higher on the list? 8D
Congrats on the # 5 WSJ that is SOOOOO awesome!!! But I am still really upset that Midnight is the last VD book that will be written by LJ... I think the fans need to let the publisher know we do not agree with what they have done and that we will NOT be reading a rip off version by sone Ghostwriter ... Its Just Not Right !!!
Omg I have just finished reading the 7 book after getting yesterday i could not put it down for anything it was totally amazing and awesome. I really cant wait for the next. :)
I know that many of us are going to quit reading the VD series since L.J. Smith's not writing the books anymore. But will any of you out there read the ghostwriter's work? Out of curiousity? I mean, even though - to most of us - VD has ended the moment L.J. Smith stopped wrting them, the characters' fates lie in that ghostwriter's hands. Don't you want to find out what she'll do with them? Other than having a Stelena ending, of course...
I, for one, have no clue what I'll do when Phantom comes out.
After reading Midnight, I was still craving more of my favorite characters, so I decided with much deliberation to read, "Stephan's Diaries". While you can Tell they are not written by our favorite writer, they are her children, and just like the TV series she did give them life (but obviously it is different due to need to create back stories for characters, otherwise the show would be rather flat, and if the books were that detailed they'd be twice as long), and so when I already have an idea of the characters core personality, I can sort of forgive the differences. They are already in my brain. If you must just think of it as fan fic.
Right on. I dunno. I think curiosity will get the best of me. But I still want BONNIE AND DAMON together! I don't even know who Sage is so refresh my memory please???
+6#New Book for the Vampire Diaries??? —
Ceara2011-03-30 20:46
I have to ask. Will there be another book for the vampire diaries??? Because at the end it seems like there could be more. It ends in a cliff hanger. SO please answer will there be another book? Is there still hope for Damon and Elena?
+4#There will be no more VD books by L.J. Smith —
Jess2011-03-31 15:04
I don't think you have heard that LJ will not write any more due to the publishers or whoever (I like to think of them as evil gremlins who like to torture fans) but anyway....The next book coming out is in like October 2011 (USA) and it is written by a ghost writer. IT HAS L.J. SMITH AS THE AUTHOR BUT THEY ONLY USE PART OF HER WORK!!!!! iT IS JUST NOT RIGHT I TELL YOU!!!!!
I am so happy to hear about Midnight and how crazy that you got the news at midnight. I hope all is well or getting better with your health. I can not wait to read more books of yours coming our way.
As a young Adult at age 27 I love reading the Vampire Diaries. Your writing is so good that anyone young or old can read it and enjoy it. THE characters you breath life into are able to draw just about anyone in. I as a Vampire fan enjoy books from any author and plan to from years to come. Thank you so much for a series I love to read..you will be missed as the writer of TVD.
I have just few minutes ago finished Midnight, I mean all of the books have gripped me in such a way that when reading them I feel like I am actually there with the characters in the extraordinary adventures they get into, it's that intense. I cried at the end of it because you can't help seeing Damon through Elena's eyes as if we are Elena and we end up falling in love with him. With Damon.
+5#Just a guess as to what the next book would have been like if written by LJ Smith —
Jess2011-03-31 15:14
I think Damon would either have turned out as a new "old one" (he became human then back to a vampire which has got to do something to your system) or somehow maiden tears from Elena and Bonnie healed him. Elena and Damon would have gotten togeather (I am a Bamon fan, but lets face it LJ was obviously going to stick Elena and Damon togeather) I would hope Bonnie would get with either Stephen or even better Sage. Merideth would find her brother (probably the villan in the next set of books) and kill him but not herself. That's all the hypethitical I can do without choking up.... I AM NOT FOND OF THOSE EVIL GREMLIN PUBLISHERS OR WHOEVER TOOK THE VD SERIES FROM LJ!!!!!! AAAHHHHGGGGGG!!!!! And I cannont find an angry face here. So use your imagination.
+8#Midnight was absolutely gripping. —
Andrea2011-03-31 17:13
I think I've fallen in love with Midnight and could read it over and over again. I found myself laughing, smirking, smiling, and near the end, crying...crying because it was written so beautifully that it seemed real. And I just can't get over how very very GOOD it was. I am a complete Delena fan and always will be. I have a rule about these things--this world that is Vampire Diaries and these people that we've all come to love in these books were created and had life breathed into them by L.J. Smith. Only L.J. Smith can decide what happens to them. That's where I stand. Thank you for an incredibly gripping and suspenseful Midnight.
First to: L.J. Smith-I love your books!! Thank you so much for keeping us entertained and always wanting more. I think about your books long after I have finished reading them. Congratulations on your success and good luck for the future.
Second-to my fellow fans- I was appalled like many of you to find out that L.J. Smith was fired from writing her own books. My first thought was to boycott any future Vampire Diary books. However, Ms. Smith has asked us not to, and I respect that. Still, I cannot remain silent. I understand that Alloy entertainment are the ones responsible for the firing. I found their website and they have an area to email them. I sent an email making a case for L.J. Smith to continue writing the Vampire Diaries. I don't know if it will work, but maybe if they get a bunch of emails they will listen. This is there website. www.alloymarketing.com/entertainment/books.html Let's all pull together!!
+10#Congrats! and Phantom? —
Rebecca2011-03-31 20:52
congratulations On Midnight getting to #5 on WSJ!!!! Totally deserved it! But I was also wondering if you were able to post your version of Phantom online?
I just read your blog - congratulations. It deceives it's place in the top 5 (although I think it deserves no 1) and actually the thanks goes to you for making such great books for us all to read. Whooooooo go MIDNIGHT!!!!
omg how could you kill damon i sat in my room crying when i read that he was dead .i thought he was your favorite character how could you kill him anyway thank you for that amazing book tks
+3#When will Strange Fate com out? —
McKenzi2011-04-01 17:32
LJ I just wanted to say that your an amazing writer. I love all of the Night World Series Books you have written. But I was just wondering when Strange Fate is comming out or if its already out. If you would please anwser my questions I will be enternally grateful. You are an awesome writer so I hope you will continue writting your amazing books. From one of your biggest fans, McKenzi R. From Atchison, KS
Hey, I was recently on LJ Smith's wiki page when I came across a list of her short stories. At the end of the list was a story called, 'Blood Will Tell.' I don't remember seeing this story and I know it isn't on the page now. It bothers me because that is the only story I haven't read. Can anyone tell me where I can find it? I really want to read that story because it is the only one I haven't read. Does anyone know where I can find it on the internet? Please help, I greatly appreciate it. And if anyone can tell me about the sequel to Dark Visions that I'm hearing about, that would also be great! Thanks!
you are ausome, found your first Night World book and couldn't put it down. have now ordered three more of your books, including the other two Night World books. I plan on getting all your work, i just love it that much.
The Night World series is one of my absolute favorites. I already have that whole series, and the VP Diaries. I'm waiting for the newest one to get to me though. :/ I just ordered another book by L.J. The first Secret Circle book I believe. Dark Visions was also great, if there is a sequel to it coming out i cant wait to read it. =D
I love the Vampire Diaries Series! Actually all of L.J.Smiths books! They are superb ! You cannot compare them to any others.... By far my favorites. I will not give up hope that the next vampire diaries book might miraculously be published by L.J.Smith because rights were returned to her. But... If not i think if you want to still continue reading the books that is fine. When i read Stefan diaries (which i disliked) i ignored how they changed allot of characteristics and turned it into something different. When i read i read it as a different book not connected to L.J.Smiths work. I'm hoping to make sense of this... If I ever decide to read more V.Diaries books that are not published by L.J.Smith i will read it as its own, separate from L.J.Smiths work. I will still hope for the best... L.J.Smiths V.Diaries stories that she wrote will eternally burn bright to me and her other fans.
I've been a fan since the first time your books were published, and I love all of them, and was hoping to find out if/when Strange Fate would be (re)published? I never could find a copy of it!
Hi Just wanted to say Midnight is AMAZING!!! Totally compelling and makes it very hard to put down, these books just keep getting better and better. This book had me happy, worried , scared and even a bit tearful (people who have read it may understand why!!). Congratulations, L.J you've written yet another brilliant book!!
+4#RE: sing this petition!! please! —
kaiti2011-04-02 16:45
i signed it!!!!!! my mom did also and all my friends who are fans (even if they are not) are signing it!!! they and myself don't want to see a wonderful woman lose her dream!!!
Congrats, and thank you so much for midnight. It was amazing I laughed and cried. I just hope that they see how much we your fans enjoyed it and allow u to finish it. I so want to know how all the characters stories end, and what is in store for them next. If someone else writes the endings it won't be the same it would be fake. So I will not read them and get a false reality of the storys ending. I just hope that u let your readers know hiw you wanted it to end. If your even allowed. Thanks so very much, and look forward to your future stories.
I bought Midnight as I have every single first print of every book you've written. :) I won't be buying the other VD books simply because YOU did not write them. I buy them, or wait for them in some cases, because I love the way you write. Soulmate was the first and I was sucked in. I then hit up used book stores for The Night of the Solstice and Heart of Valor (I would love to see more of that story line!) I've been waiting for the last of the Night World books since Jr. High. I'm 27 now and still eagerly waiting for them. xD You are absolutely gifted.
just wanted to say congrats on Midnight making it to #5 on the WSJ! and that i thought Midnight was beautifully written! the book made me laugh and made me cry not many writers can make me do both! all the love to L.J. Smith.
Reading The Vampire Diaries i s an escape for me, as I'm sure they are for many others. I love them All. I just completed Midnight & although I loved it, I can't bare to think that the saga ends there, not when there's so much more to say. I look forward to seeing how Elena's(& all the others)story plays out. I hope everything works out for you. The characters are part of you. NO One can ever take that so be encouraged.
Hey, LJ! Just wanted to let you know that my copy of Midnight will most probably arrive tomorrow night, hopefully! I was re-reading Nightfall & Shadow Souls so that in case Midnight takes time to get here, I'd be busy. Finished Nightfall last night, and I'm not in Chapter 2 of Shadow Souls. Pray that I get Midnight tomorrow! Though highly uncommon for Egypt, today we're experiencing very heavy rain, thunder & lightning. Perfect mood setting. I'm on my couch by the large glass window with the lightning flashing, intensely reading. Ooh, LJ, your writing is good. Can't wait until I get your final The Vampire Diaries book I love you! Greetings from your biggest male fan in the world. Yesh, in fact girls do find it attractive that I read your books. *blush*
Oh L.J I was reading Midnight yesterday and I just couldn't stop thinking, thank you L.J. for this !! It's so awesome, thank you for giving me something to go through the day
+5#I sobbed almost as much as Bonnie —
MBT2011-04-03 13:37
Omg chapter 38/39 made me sob my eyes are still red and i fell a little cry build up in me just from the memory of reading that breath taking part of a beautiful book. Midnight was way above my expectations no one can compare to your writing Ms.Smith. i just hope you continue writing more heavenly books and your bosses allow you to continue writing the vampire diaries.
Oh, my God! That was such a sad scene! I almost sobbed. And tears almost fell out. But I didn't want to cry, cause my mom would've asked me what had happened and it'd be kinda awkward.
I'm almost done with the book. It seems such a sad ending.
By the way, when the child-Damon told Bonnie about Damon's final goodbye to her, he said, "And—and I’m supposed to tell you ‘I’m sorry,’ too. He thought you’d know what that meant and you’d forgive me. But… if you don’t… I don’t know what will happen—oh!"
What does he mean by that? Someone please answer this question!
Yeah, at first i was wondering what child-Damon was talking about too; but, I think he might be referring to the time when Damon left Bonnie alone and locked up in the little room in the Dark Dimensions while just went off to became a vampire again. And lovely Bonnie does forgive, she always would forgive him.
Oh... was that what it was about? I'm not too sure it was, 'cause he alredy apologized to her after he rescued her. OH! I know what he meant! He was talking about when Stefan and Elena got back to the Dark Dimension and Damon called Bonnie a dolt for getting out of the room. And I guess he's also saying sorry for all the other things he said and did to her.
+12#I love you, DAMON! —
Cassidy Jones2011-04-03 14:39
I have finished The Vampire Diaries The Return: Midnight, and i have to say, i loved it. The ending was not at all what I had expected, and thats parcially why i thought it was so incredible. I just wish that Elena and Damon could have gotten together more in this book, because i am team Delena. But, i still LOVE every single thing about TVD. Thank you L.J Smith, for being so amazing.
I simply don't understand why LJ has been fired. Since when do publishers care whether the story goes as they planned, as long as they are earning money from the sales? Especially with the TV series, sales of the books must be at an all-time high. Everyone who has read Midnight has stated how incredibly emotive the last chapters were - how can such a compellingly talented author be fired? Regardless of the why's, LJ needs our support now more than ever, and if we all voice our feelings LJ could be reappointed to her rightful position as the author of The Vampire Diaries.
I totally agree! I think that, maybe, if we voice our opinions and respectfully write in begging to reinstate LJ Smith as the writer, we stand a chance. The decision was made "to make the fans happy", wasn't it? And to make money? If we remind them that we love LJ and don't want a ghost writer (and threaten to rebel and storm the company with howlers--sorry, Harry Potter reference... :P...) then they may listen. It's worth a try, right? Maybe if they get enough emails writing in, then maybe they'll change their mind. And I know LJ said that she didn't want us boycotting them, but thats not what saying something is. We just want our favorite author writing our favorite series :)
Dear L.J. Smith, your ability to form a character so well, astounds me. I read your books with a feeling that i personally know each one of the characters. I had just bought The Return: Midnight and i loved it... until Damon died. When i got to the final chapter however, i was thrown a curve ball when i learned Damon was alive. Imagine my surprise when i go online and find out that that was the last book. I am vehemently mad at the publishers for making that decision to cancel the series. I hope that they will come to their senses.
the series was not canceled they fired her and are having a "Ghostwriter" finish the books there are three more to the Vampire Diaries series: the Vampire Diaries the hunters: "Phantom, Moonsong, and eternity"
thank you ms smith for the wonderful nights back when i was 14 when i first read the first night world book. i am now thirty and i remember trying to guess who would play so and so characters from the series during my chemistry class in school with my friend. so when i finally got to see one of your books on screen i really could not believe it. and i must say its awesome. take away the fact the guy playing damon is so hot as he plays the character very well (as do the other cast members respectively) the intense and thrilling plot line of a ms smith adventure is still going strong, more like fireworks really. anywho before i get carried away i just hope you read this simply to know that i am your fan and i love you for writing those books and i love reading them to this day. thank you :)
Yes I heard you want to hear what fans think about midnight right? well I just want to say that The Vampire Diaries series are like diamonds they are precious. I love the book the return of Midnight. I love love the character Damon. No one in the world is like him he is one of a kind. To let another writer write his stories is just sad. It really bring tears to my eyes. L.J. makes great books I love her stories I will always make time to read her books. Thank you for your time -Lily p.s. please listen to the fans when we say we want to L.J. Smith to write the next series
I loved Vampire Diaries Midnight!Though it was kind of saddening when Damon Died!But in the end, he regained his memories?will he be in the hunter series?I hope so he makes an appearance and comes!!
Congrats l j smith for writing the most poignant and beautiful scenes of delena in midnight they are the true eternal mates and they are meant to be together. U brought out their relationship very beautiful. I cherish each single line of damon and damon and elena in midnight
Hi L.J. Smith, I love your work and read nearly all of your books. I'm almost done with The Night World and will read Midnight after that. I actually have one question. Elena is a virgin, right? Well, are Stefan and Damon virgins too? XXX Jasmijn.
I mean, it wasn't normal to have sex before marriage in that time, and they never got married. And when they became Vampires, they didn't have sex because they use blood exchanging instead, right? So, are they virgins or did they have sex in those 500 years?
i'm pretty sure damon isn't a virgin, since in one of the books he had a girl with him and its been 500 hundred years and who knows what might have been going on :)
Midnight was a really great book, except that Damon had died. Damon and Elena are coolest cupple and then Damon died. And I think it would be really cool if you put Damon back in the story. So can you please put Damon back in the story.
+7#Damon in Midnight Response —
Tai Haughton2011-04-04 16:21
I have not read Midnight and you just spoiled the ending for me. Can we please state our opinion without giving out spoilers because I would like to keep the book a mystery for new coming readers. Thankyou
I loved all your books from the start, but i can honestly say that Midnight was not what i expected...it was a disappointment. What happend with damon and leaving us with a cliff hanger when you wont be finishing it, was a very bitter farewell. I hoped for the best and I love your books but this one really let some of your fans down.
I think that L.J. wrote it like that because she thought she would be continuing the series. She didn't know that she was going to be fired until they did it out of the blue and just hired a ghost writer. :(
I think that L.J. wrote it like that because she thought she would be continuing the series. She didn't know that she was going to be fired until they did it out of the blue and just hired a ghost writer. :(
Don't quote me on this but Addie I think you are right on the money with your assessment.
When I heard that you would not be continuing the vampire diaries series, I screamed. Even though that may seem dramtic to some of y'all, but it's not. Mrs. Smith, you should have NOT been fired. If there was a way that the people that fired you might get a taste of what you felt, they'd be heartbroken.
IN other news, CONGRATS!!!! Good luck making #1 in the WSJ!!!
Even though I have not yet had a chance to buy Midnight, (the stores never seem to have it in stock when I come to buy it), I have heard from many friends that it is a fantastic book!!!!
I am very grateful that I came across your books when my mom found it in a used book store. The copy I have is so worn out and used, that pretty soon pages might start falling out!
I love every single series you have written, I have them all (except midnight... ) on my shelves!!!
Hi me again. Your my fav. writer and im kinda one of those ppl were i will reread that book because i love it so much. But I`ve read mainly all of your books and I can`t believe that they took Vampire Diarys from you! I`m so sad. I don`t know what will happen Damon died and that was my fav person in that book. Now he`s alive and I can`t read about him? Please L.J. Smith fight back. I`ll help. I pronmise
damon was my fav character too and i cried when he died and i seriously those people who fired l.jane smith hire her back cause i would seriously like too finish the books for real
hi...congrats on finishing midnight and for getting #5 in wsg...just finished midnight and its just awesome i literally cried when damon died ..i wish that you would only continue writing the series and wold love to know about hoe damon s comming back and about christien from your point of view and no one else's....please come back...
I can't keep away from your books! I know you deserve everything that comes to you, award-wise; you give me the strength to let out my creations. Thanks. From an aspiring novelist to a Pro Publisher.
I just recently heard about turning over the writing of The Vampire Diaries to a ghostwriter, and it broke my heart.. You are an amazing author, and by far my favorite!! I though that The Return: Midnght was incredible, and I was hoping for a Delena ending... If you don't mind my asking, is that what you had planned for the series? You don't have to answer.. I just wanted to tell you these things..
First of let me just say that Midnight is a amazing story. I enjoyed every bit of the vampire diaries that you have written. So very sad though that this will be your last in the series. But very happy that you will be able to finish the Nightworld series. So congrats on finishing yet again a wonderful book.
Hey guys you really want vampire Diaries right? Well I dont think Ghosywriter can beat like 2,000 people who love it and want more Delena seens. So if you have any ideas please contact me at getbackDelenalive.com
Hmmm... I like it :) I, personally, am a hardcore Delena fan! I have a feeling that there will be no more Delena unless L.J. herself is writing the book..
Since it's sold so well hopefull your publishers will notice and re-hire you. I've already decided I'm not going to read the next books since you haven't written them. there's a petition online that's already got 1thousand signatures to get you back and to write it the way you want. :)
You are an Inspiration to all!! I just LOVED The Return:Midnight When I was reading it I just couldn't stop thinking, THANK-YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!. Your books are so awesome, thank you for writing them with so much Delena and Bamon!! I was really upset when Damon died but reading those last two pages and knowing he's coming back was such a relief !! Your such a talented writer, I hope to be like you one day!! I know I'll never be as good, but I just thought you should know that you have inspired me to start writing my own books!! Thank-you for all your Wonderful books not just The Vampire Diaries but your Night World Series aswell!!PleaseNever stop writing about the stuff you love!! Please feel better! > We all miss you and hope you will feel muchbetter soon!!!! Reply | Reply with quote | Quote
l.j.smith is there anyway that you could write the vampire diaries maybe under a differnt name or something. V.D. is my fav. series and its the only vampire series that dosnt change like most vamp. series i have read. please please find some way to write the vampire diaries!!!!
Hey l.j.smith i was wondering if you ever thought of writing a series were the main characters are werewolves. i think that that could be a cool book series. and congrates on midnight!!!!
+2#I love your Night World series —
Samantha2011-04-06 18:27
Hi L.J. Smith! I absolutely love and adore your Night World Series! I would just like to know when you think your next book will be out. Thanks! - Samantha :)
+2#Vampire Diaries MUST CONTINUE! —
Hailey2011-04-06 19:31
omg... i just finished reading VD Midnight 3 and it has to continue. it can't just end here, and not being a know-it-all, and i know there is more to the rest of the story. u must persuade ur publishers to let u finish this series. IT'S A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH! lol, not really, just over-exaggerating, but seriously, they must atleast reconsider letting you finish the story. i know every single VD readr out ther wants to know the rest....
omg... i just finished reading VD Midnight 3 and it has to continue. it can't just end here, and not being a know-it-all, and i know there is more to the rest of the story. u must persuade ur publishers to let u finish this series. IT'S A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH! lol, not really, just over-exaggerating, but seriously, they must atleast reconsider letting you finish the story. i know every single VD readr out ther wants to know the rest.... and i also wanted to say that you did an absolutely AMAZING job! not just on this book, but on evrything you've done. Congrats on getting to #5 on the bestsellers list! u r my idol!
I finished VD Midnight a few days ago and it was Amazing!!! After the feeling of awe there was saddness because there is such a high expectation for the ghost writer to make the next book worth the read. It's sad that the story won't continue out of your head LJ. It will be different comeing from the ghost writer. They have small but big shoes to fill!
I just finished reading Midnight and - whoa - it was totally breathtaking! The best book in the series! I absolutely loved it and want to thank L. J. Smith for writing a truly terrific book! Thanx alot!!!!!!!!
I am so Disappointed with what Alloy did to L.J Smith! :( I cannot believe that they fired her and want to change the way the story is going. I wish that Hollywood would just leave the Authors alone and stop meddling in the stories. I will not read any of the books by this "Ghostwriter" and definitely will not tune in to the series anymore. Bring L.J Smith back and leave the characters and the story alone :(
just to inform anyone who doesnt know, there is a petition to keep l. j. smith as the author of TVD and it is going to be sent soon. the website is http://www.petitiononline.com/ljsmith/petition.html the petition has 1881 signatues and mine is one of them. sign it if you care about what happens to l. j. and the TVD books
i can't believe that was the last one.. they can't let you end it like that..Midnight is amazing it cannont be the last. i need to know what happens next! im truely addicted..
For those vampire diaries fans: STOP WATCHING THE VAMPIRE DIARIES. if everyone was to stop watching and buying and contributing in any way to the company then they'll want L.j back!! WE NEED L.J, PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION AND STOP WATCHING THE VAMPIRE DIARIES!!!!
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I just finished reading The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Midnight last night and it was fantastic. Wow, did I cry. You did a great job and I am hoping you and only you will be able to continue on with the series, cause I can't picture anyone else taking over something that came from YOUR imagination. I love your books, including the Nightworld series as well. Thank you for bringing such wonderful worlds to life for our reading and imagnation pleasures.
You rule! I love you and the books! they rock!, and Congrats!! WE ALL THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THE GREAT WORLDS YOU MAKE IN YOUR BOOKS! .... bye -alexis lol
+8#strange fate, forbidden game sequel —
Andrea2011-04-09 10:57
PLEASE finish Strange Fate as soon as possible !! Many of us have been waiting a decade for this book (including me!!) and this is one book I really want to read in the near future... Also, one of my other favorite series was Forbidden Game, and I am so HAPPY to see a sequel in the works. I hope Julian comes back, that is rune is carved back in the staff, he was one of my all time fave characters. I love your books. Midnight was pretty good too, the best book (I think anyway) out of the newest VD series. Wish you well, and keep writing for your fans for many many years to come. :)
+1#Continuing with the Series!? —
Abby142011-04-09 11:11
Thank you soooo much for another great addition to the Vampire Diaries series! Truly an amazing book and a jaw dropping cliff-hanger! I have heard rumors circuling the web that you got fired and will not be writing the next few books, but a "ghost writer" will be with the exception of your ideas! Please tell me this is not the case!! I hope you carry on with the series and wish the best with your health!
Hello. Firstly i love your written work. I want to be an author, i write every day. I have a question, when is Strang Fate coming out? I have read the Night World and i love it so much, my favorite character being Ash. I also have read the Vampire Diaries and i love it. If you could awnser my question i would be grateful.
Wow! I finished Midnight and it was amazing. Alright, I'm going to tell you my favorite quote, so if you haven't read this book yet, I warn you about possible spoilers:
“Wait.” Stefan’s voice was hard suddenly. Bonnie and Elena turned back and froze, embracing each other, trembling. “What is your — your father — going to do to you when he finds out that you allowed this?”
“He will not kill me,” Sage said brusquely, the wild tone back in his voice. “He may even find it as amusant as I do, and we will be sharing a belly laugh tomorrow.”
+4#STRANGE FATE AND BRIOWNY's LULLABY —
Amina2011-04-09 17:39
WHEN WILL THESE BOOKS BE OUT AND READY TO BE PURCHASED. I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR STRANGE FATE ALMOST 11YEARS!!! I HAVE TO MAKE MYSLEF FORGET ABOUT IT AND FIND OTHER BOOKS OR IT DRIVES ME CRAZY. PLEASE PLEASE GIVE US ANY INFORMATION ON THE TWO! ALWAYS AND FOREVER A FAN XD
Im exited about your new book coming out. Im sure strange fate will be just as wonderful as the rest of your night world series. I just kind of confused on when its coming out. But i know i getting the audio compact disk for my birthday And congrats to getting the #5 spot: D
i absoulutely love ur books and just found out recently that u wont be able to write them anymore i understand why but it still kinda sucks beacuse every authour has a certain why of writing and changing it usually ruins the book i will try to read one of the new ones and ill be optimistic hopefully they r as good as urs or close will u be writting any other books that are similar 2 the Vampire Diaries and can u please explain wat the secret circle is about one of my friends (Kendra) keeps telling me 2 read but says it is hard to explain lol ( she is a majour fan tehe lol ty
hey i a m a really big fan and i have read every single one of your books and own most of them i recently finished Midnight and i dont understand how Damon could die!!! its kinda sad but i dont understand how he came back to life...i thought vampirs stayed dead wen they died?????? my friend(Diamond) doesnt get the Secret Circle series and i dont no how to explain it eare you writing anymore books??????????? ;-P
I just want to say that if you are going to say what happens in Midnight it would be really courteous of you to warn us! Im really mad that someone just posted that Damon died/came back?. Not everyone has read the book yet or finished. :( Thanks for ruining that part for me. :(
Well, Meg, I agree with you on that, but there isn't really all that much we can do about it. I guess you should just read the titles before anything else. That's what I did. And if that still doesn't stop you from seeing spoilers... (shrug). Well, we can't really do anything except write a spoiler warning. I did that on one of my comments, but I'm not sure if it worked really well.
Ahh I'm so happy to have found out that Strange Fate is online to buy, I've been looking forward to reading this book for years. I started reading L.J.Smith when I was 14, (now 21) when I came across Huntress in my local library. That book set the standards for me, I do however hate the Vampire Diaries programme, it's nothing like the books. I'm so glad that L.j's midnight made it to #5 on WSJ she's an incredible writer. Well done!
I am just happy that the universe of characters is staying alive after all of theses years, It is amazing to me that 4 books I read 15 years ago as a teen have survived and grown into so much more! Think about the Star wars universe, and how many spin off stories have evolved from the three core movies, TVD lives on in our hearts and LJ Smith will always be one of my favorite authors, and I will cherish the memories of lazy summers at the lake glued to my vampire and witch books as a teen. Thank you!BTW As a teen I was an Elena/Stephan fan, as an adult I am so Damon!!
I am heartbroken you won't be writing a follow up to Midnight. The book made me cry and beg for more, I was so excited for the new trilogy and now it's never going to happen? I am sooo disappointed and sad. Why don't you post something on your web page? Us fans are devastated it has to end like this...
OMG! Midnight is really great I loved every single situation in it and really cried a lot when Damon died :( I am wandering who would Elena have chosen if she knew that Damon was back to life keep on rocking our lives with your awesome books :)
Ok so i absolutely loved Midnight and all....but I'm broken hearted bc I wished Damon and Elena had gotten together for good.....wahhh!! I so cried when Damon died and then everything Elena/Damon told one another.....It was so tear jerking and yet soooo good....I love those kinds of stories:-) Kind of bittersweet
I love all ur Vampire diaries books i've read them all so many times. Midnight was absolutely AMAZING but I was so heart broken over Damon it actually made me cry! Ur the best author EVER!!!
I was just wondering whats going on with the Night World series 4th(7th) book, I believe it was suppose to come out a few years ago and never did. That is my favorite series of your and I really wanna read the ending, you left such a cliff hanger.
The first book I bought was The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening/The Struggle and fell in love with your writing. From there, I started buying the rest of that series and began on Night World and The Secret Circle. I plan on the getting the other series soon, hence the reason why I'm saving up my allowance.
Thank you so much for introducing us into your world of young adult fantasy and I plan on buying every book you release!
i really love all ur Vampire Diaries books and also Night World, i absolutely loved Midnight but i wish that Damon hadn't died, but its Ok he came back... i want to say that ur books r terrific and ive read them so many times... i cant wait until ur new books come out!!!
I read somewhere that Rashel Jordan and Keller are twins. Is that true? Doesn't that make Rashel a half shapeshifter too? If Keller is a wild power is Rashel one as well?
I want to say thank you for writing such wonderful books i just got midnight and i love it. i always get so absorbed in your books they are the only ones i read! keep up the wonderful work you do we all love it!
Hi Lisa and all guests, I've just started reading Midnight and I think it's great and quite scary too especially with all those creepy lizard kids. One of my favorite characters is Meredith, I'ts such a shame they don't have her in the TV series. Keep writing, Helena
I love your books so much!! i didnt read them until my sister said they were amazing! midnight was the best book yet. It was just breathtaking when all the shocking events took pace i wish that book would go on forever!!! Are you writing anymore??? Please post or email me if you are i would love it if you are!! Bye and thanks for being such a fabulous writer Izzie xx
I read your first three Vampire Diaries books back when they first came out as a 10 year old (I could never find Dark Reunion). Now as a 28 year old, I have read the next four too and I loved them now even more than before. I'm looking forward to reading the next 3 books, but this time I won't leave as long a gap between books if you don't!
there are supposed to be three more books they are called the Vampire Diaries the Hunters: Phantom Moonsong and Eternity but they will be writtin by a "Ghostwriter"
Would it be possible for L.J Smith to be rehired by popular demand? Because everyone wants her back. Her publisher's must notice that. But then again they might hire her and tell her that she can only write the books with a Delena ending. So what we all want is for her to be re-hired and be able to write her books her own way.
Would it be possible for L.J Smith to be rehired by popular demand? Because everyone wants her back. Her publisher's must notice that. But then again they might hire her and tell her that she can only write the books with a Delena ending. So what we all want is for her to be re-hired and be able to write her books her own way.
0#Thank you, could yo maybe tell us how Hunters was SUPPOSED to end? —
Julie2011-04-11 17:34
L.J Smith. You are truly amazing. Congratulations on your many awards and your ability to inspire and captivate young readers, like myself. I am absolutely sorry that you have been fired and still hope inside that there is some chance of you being able to complete what is rightfully yours, my favorite series, the vampire diaries. I want to know how it was truly supposed to end. Do you think you could tell us some of it, any of it? I already know that you wanted Damon and Elena to be together but what was supposed to happen to Stefan and all the other characters? I will continue to put faith in my hopes of you being able to finish your books the RIGHT way. Thank you for your gift of writing to us already.
what can we do to get L.J. Smith back to writing the Vampire Diaries. Should we protest or is there a legit petition we can sign that the public and media will actually notice?
I truly thought this book was very good. Dragged a smidgin in the middle, but otherwise was a very good book. The only regret I have is that you set up for Phantom and we won't ever truly see your version of the events of the book. Oh well, this was a good end to the series (I know you said don't protest, but I still am a little bitter) and I am excited for whatever else you put out next. Thanks, Mrs. Ljane.
Dear Lisa Jane Smith, in the next month will release Shadows Souls here in Brazil and I'm so exciting to can read it. I love all that you wrote, and I'm sad for what happen with you and The Vampire Diaries, but I know that with your talent you'll overcome all dificulties. Sorry for my english wrongs, but I needed to say it for you. Thank you for write wonderful histories. Kiss, please come to Brazil soon.
Hey L. J. I was just wondering how you were feeling and hoping that the doctor has good news for you? Just wanted to say hello and see how you were doing.
I really love the books you have written so far and congrats about the vampire diaries making it into a tv series...i watch it every week. I have to admit i like the books Alot better though they explain more and are well written. I wish they would follow your books more closely. I hope you bring out more vampire books in the future!! I have already read the vampire diaries and your nightworld series... please i need more lol your books are a treat for my eyes
First, congratulations!! You deserve it and so much more. It came to no surprise when i heard the fabulous news; a great writer such as you couldn't write an amazing book without being noticed and rewarded. I loved Midnight, and all your books. I especially liked The Forbidden Game series and Dark visions, i was wondering if you were going to write any more books on both the series? Again, congratulations!!!
Just want to say how awe-inspiring L. J. Smiths books are. Thank you so much Ms. Smith!! It's really sad after Midnight you won't be writing anymore more for the Vampire Diaries. Keep writing, screw the publishers!! I know I'll keep buying your novels!
dear l.j.smith i was wondering if you could write the short stories on your site and write vampire diaries like you wanted it to be like? also i was wondering if you have ever thought of writing a werewolf series? - A FAN FOREVER AUTUMN
i was just wondering on the cover of the secret circle the captive part 2 and the power, who is on it. at first i thought it was adam but now im leaning more toward nick? great books btw heard theres going to be a tv show...im excited!
Just found out the strange fate will NOT be out at the end of the month totally bummed after 10 years I was so excited? any idea why and when it will be out?
You are such an inspiration to us up and coming writers! I love all the description in your novels that make me feel like I am right beside the character.
Midnight was such an amazing book and I hope to hear in the near future that you will continue to write the Vampire Diaries Series. Nobody should be allowed to tell you what you can and cannot write. Especially to someone with such a creative talent! You inspire so many of us! Here's to hoping you will be both better in your health soon as well as be on to the next novel in the Vampire Diaries Series...Especially with all the *SPOILER ALERT* loose ends at the end of Midnight and that made me wish it wasn't the last page! I hope to hear more about D and E soon!
I just wanted to say thank you very much to L.J. I never really appreciated novels or really any writing at all, until i found the night world series and i got hooked. Now i love reading, as matter of fact i have a pile of maybe 30 novels on my desk, and it's all cause your novels showed me that reading can be like a whole other place, i can just leave my world behind and escape inside the story where amazing things can happen. you've really opened my eyes. thank you!
DAMON AND BONNIE!!!!!!! Reply or something if this is what you want!!!!! Oh, I think that Elena is goin with Stefan. I wanted someone else for her too, but I guess Stefan is the one for her.
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I would just like to say thank you on behalf of your fans. We adore you, no matter what you are writing about.
[P.S. Congrats on the Wall Street Journal, Midnight was more than worthy of it!]
Also congratulations on making #5, I honestly am hoping that was like a punch in the face to the people who said you can't write the books anymore. You showed them
Imagining my life without your writing is devastatingly painful.
Your fans will stick with you through and through, that you can be sure of. We love you!
And I just KNOW Strange Fate's gonna pack a punch.
XOXOXOXO
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the amazing and wonderful stories you have shared with us! We truely appreciate it. You have opened up my eyes to an amazing fantasy world that keeps me entertained and on the edge of my seat the whole time. I love all the action and romance in every one of your novels! Also, congratulations on Midnight reaching #5 on the WSJ list. I hope more than anything that this opens the eyes of the publishers so that they will see just who the real author should be! All of your fans back you up 1,000,000% We can't wait for more action-packed adventures that you bring us! Please feel better! We all miss you and hope you will feel much better soon!
It is beautiful like all nicknames for bonnie damon either kitten, small cardinal, witch, little red-haired or red bird aaayyy
Cardinal little my favorite
Maisie
I would just like to say for the record, that I am a hardcore Delana fan, and I feel horrible to know that there isn't the slightest chance of them ending up together. Usually I am the person to read a romance story and like the original guy, but you lured me to the dark side :) and now I absolutely love Damon. Your writing is too great for its own good
Watch Elana just be like, "yeah I am SO over Damon... Lets go get married Stefan!"
It ruins thy series.... I bet the sales for it will drop severly...
lets hope!!!!
also her are two petitions that i have found hope this helps
http://www.petitiononline.com/ljsmith/petition.html this one has 1772 signatures
http://twitition.com/hqnr9 this one has 3306 signaturess
Still, I don't think that insulting the ghostwritter will get us anywhere. No offence.
Do you really think the petition thing will change the publishers' minds? (asks hopefully)
I can't believe what happened to Damon!!!! I was expecting something happier and since he was my favorite character I was truly upset with what happened to Damon, i seriously hope you get to finish the serious cause i would like to see how everything turns
just wondering what happened to the descriptions on characters like M'Lyn's pic... there used to be descriptions for Iliana and M'Lyn before and I can't find them now.. we're they disregarded when the site was improved?
I love that you got #5 on the WSJ Hardcover list for the Midnight debut~! You deserve that and a whole ton better, Miss L.J.!
Good luck getting higher on the list? 8D
But I am still really upset that Midnight is the last VD book that will be written by LJ... I think the fans need to let the publisher know we do not agree with what they have done and that we will NOT be reading a rip off version by sone Ghostwriter ... Its Just Not Right !!!
I, for one, have no clue what I'll do when Phantom comes out.
Second-to my fellow fans- I was appalled like many of you to find out that L.J. Smith was fired from writing her own books. My first thought was to boycott any future Vampire Diary books. However, Ms. Smith has asked us not to, and I respect that. Still, I cannot remain silent. I understand that Alloy entertainment are the ones responsible for the firing. I found their website and they have an area to email them. I sent an email making a case for L.J. Smith to continue writing the Vampire Diaries. I don't know if it will work, but maybe if they get a bunch of emails they will listen. This is there website. www.alloymarketing.com/entertainment/books.html
Let's all pull together!!
http://www.petitiononline.com/ljsmith/petition.html
But I was also wondering if you were able to post your version of Phantom online?
Whooooooo go MIDNIGHT!!!!
tks
dark visions?
McKenzi R. From Atchison, KS
it is so they will let L. J. Smith write the rest of the series!
Just wanted to let you know that my copy of Midnight will most probably arrive tomorrow night, hopefully!
I was re-reading Nightfall & Shadow Souls so that in case Midnight takes time to get here, I'd be busy.
Finished Nightfall last night, and I'm not in Chapter 2 of Shadow Souls.
Pray that I get Midnight tomorrow!
Though highly uncommon for Egypt, today we're experiencing very heavy rain, thunder & lightning. Perfect mood setting. I'm on my couch by the large glass window with the lightning flashing, intensely reading.
Ooh, LJ, your writing is good.
Can't wait until I get your final The Vampire Diaries book
I love you!
Greetings from your biggest male fan in the world.
Yesh, in fact girls do find it attractive that I read your books. *blush*
I'm almost done with the book. It seems such a sad ending.
By the way, when the child-Damon told Bonnie about Damon's final goodbye to her, he said, "And—and I’m supposed to tell you ‘I’m sorry,’ too. He thought you’d know what that meant and you’d forgive me. But… if you don’t… I don’t know what will happen—oh!"
What does he mean by that? Someone please answer this question!
The ending was not at all what I had expected, and thats parcially why i thought it was so incredible.
I just wish that Elena and Damon could have gotten together more in this book, because i am team Delena.
But, i still LOVE every single thing about TVD.
Thank you L.J Smith, for being so amazing.
Everyone who has read Midnight has stated how incredibly emotive the last chapters were - how can such a compellingly talented author be fired?
Regardless of the why's, LJ needs our support now more than ever, and if we all voice our feelings LJ could be reappointed to her rightful position as the author of The Vampire Diaries.
-Lily
p.s. please listen to the fans when we say we want to L.J. Smith to write the next series
I love your work and read nearly all of your books. I'm almost done with The Night World and will read Midnight after that.
I actually have one question. Elena is a virgin, right? Well, are Stefan and Damon virgins too?
XXX Jasmijn.
Thankyou
Don't quote me on this but Addie I think you are right on the money with your assessment.
IN other news, CONGRATS!!!! Good luck making #1 in the WSJ!!!
Even though I have not yet had a chance to buy Midnight, (the stores never seem to have it in stock when I come to buy it), I have heard from many friends that it is a fantastic book!!!!
I am very grateful that I came across your books when my mom found it in a used book store. The copy I have is so worn out and used, that pretty soon pages might start falling out!
I love every single series you have written, I have them all (except midnight...
Sincerely,
Cassidy Lambert (14) Plano, Texas
I know you deserve everything that comes to you, award-wise; you give me the strength to let out my creations. Thanks. From an aspiring novelist to
a Pro Publisher.
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?ljsmith
C'mon guys....the numbers of the signatures are 1794.....
Much love from a Delena-crazed fan,,
Heather :)
I, personally, am a hardcore Delena fan!
I have a feeling that there will be no more Delena unless L.J. herself is writing the book..
when will you be finishing the last of the wild power books for the night world series i am curious how it ends
I just LOVED The Return:Midnight
When I was reading it I just couldn't stop thinking, THANK-YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!. Your books are so awesome, thank you for writing them with so much Delena and Bamon!! I was really upset
Thank-you for all your Wonderful books not just The Vampire Diaries but your Night World Series aswell!!PleaseNever stop writing about the stuff you love!!
Please feel better! > We all miss you and hope you will feel muchbetter soon!!!!
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i was wondering if you ever thought of writing a series were the main characters are werewolves. i think that that could be a cool book series. and congrates on midnight!!!!
and i also wanted to say that you did an absolutely AMAZING job! not just on this book, but on evrything you've done. Congrats on getting to #5 on the bestsellers list! u r my idol!
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“Wait.” Stefan’s voice was hard suddenly. Bonnie and Elena turned back and froze, embracing each other, trembling. “What is your — your father — going to do to you when he finds out that you allowed this?”
“He will not kill me,” Sage said brusquely, the wild tone back in his voice. “He may even find it as amusant as I do, and we will be sharing a belly laugh tomorrow.”
I am sooo disappointed and sad.
Why don't you post something on your web page?
Us fans are devastated it has to end like this...
Love from Egypt
Thank you so much for introducing us into your world of young adult fantasy and I plan on buying every book you release!
I've just started reading Midnight and I think it's great and quite scary too especially with all those creepy lizard kids. One of my favorite characters is Meredith, I'ts such a shame they don't have her in the TV series.
Keep writing,
Helena
I meant with a Stelena ending
GREAT book though!!
I have to admit i like the books Alot better though they explain more and are well written.
Again, congratulations !!!
great books btw heard theres going to be a tv show...im excited!
Midnight was such an amazing book and I hope to hear in the near future that you will continue to write the Vampire Diaries Series.
Oh, I think that Elena is goin with Stefan. I wanted someone else for her too, but I guess Stefan is the one for her.