The amazing Hobo Skate Company is currently the only company that makes The Host officially licensed merchandise. They have 5 different types of shirts and 3 deck designs and each piece is printed with Stephenie Meyer’s signature. How awesome is that?
Now here comes the even better part: Hobo Skate has been kind enough to send us some The Host merchandise to give away! We have 5 beautiful t-shirts and 3 amazing decks. We will be giving them away in different ways that include, but are not limited to: simple giveaways, speed questions, and twitter membership. This means frequent visits to the site give you a leg up in winning. 
Here’s what you could win:
So check out The Host Project @ Hobo Skate and make sure to keep an eye on the site!
Today we feature “Stockholm Syndrome” by Muse from Stephenie Meyer’s playlist for The Host. Meyer chose this song because she feels it describes Wanderer and Melanie’s predicament. It deals with Jared deciding to kill Wanderer/Melanie. Both of them decide that they don’t want to allow Jared to hurt anyone else, and accepts their death.
I won’t stand in your way
Let your hatred grow
And she’ll scream
And she’ll shout
And she’ll pray
click ‘continue reading’ for the full lyrics
For her annotated playlist, this is the quote from the book that Meyer thought best described the moment when this song played in her head:
Wanderer’s POV
Jeb had wasted his efforts on the wrong people. It didn’t matter that Trudy or Lily was speaking to me, that Ian would put himself between his brother and me, that Sharon and Maggie made no hostile move toward me. The only one who had to be convinced had now, finally decided.
“I don’t think anyone needs to calm down,” Jared said through his teeth. “Jeb,” he continued, not looking to see if the old man had followed him forward, “give me the gun.”
The silence that followed his words was so tense. I could feel the pressure inside my ears.
From the instant I could clearly see his face, I’d known it was over. I knew what I had to do noe; Melanie was in agreement. As quickly as I could, I took a step to the side and slightly back, so that I would be clear of Ian. Then closed my eyes.
–Chapter 26, “Returned” (Page 261)
If there is a particular song you’d like us to feature in the future, please feel free to mention it in the comments.
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This DVD cover by theffviigirl is a magnificent piece of work. Not only is the front cover lovely, but the back cover is covered with many individual manipulations which I’m sure required a lot of work. This is another captivating DVD cover that looks like it could be real.
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This amazing trailer by dlphnmolly begins by giving us a small glimpse of the invasion from the Souls’ point of view. This serves as an interesting contrast as the video moves on to follow the journey of Melanie (Evangeline Lilly) as she is bewildered and confused to finding her way to the caves, and eventually to discovering her strength.
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Since there is no news to speak of at the moment, we’re trying to focus on our featured categories: fanart, song, fanvid, and fanfic. We will of course continue to do them all, but we’d like to know which you like best so we can focus on that and better give our visitors what they want.
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This is a wonderful piece of fanfic by rainbow_wings about Jack and Jasmine, two original characters, and what occurs when they find their way to the caves. Great for fans who like a longer, more complex storyline.
“A Real Home” by rainbow_wings
Characters: Jamie, Wanda/Ian, OC
Category: post-The Host
Rating: K
Word Count: 54362
Chapters: 38/38 (complete)
Summary: A fifteen year old girl and her nineteen year old brother are brought to the caves. Accidents happen. Not all of them bad.
Jack’s P.O.V
“Promise me Jazz, don’t follow.” I pleaded with my ‘sister’. “Ugh! Fine! But I hate it when you do this! I’m not a kid anymore Jack.”
I smiled sadly “I can’t lose you Jazz, I won’t.” I said the last part more to myself than her.
It was just us now, me and Jasmine, my ‘sister’ even though we weren’t really related I felt like she was my sister, I loved her like sister and I couldn’t live with myself if I lost her to those monsters.
Jazz’s sigh broke me from my thoughts “Your not going to lose me Jack, stop freaking out! Just go, the sooner you go the sooner you’ll be back.” She mumbled grumpily.
I laughed, “Yea just don’t go anywhere okay? I’ll be back as soon as I can.” I said as I stood up behind the tree we were both hiding behind and looked at the house I was about to break into.
Read the rest here!
Don’t forget you can find tons of fanfic at our The Host FanFiction Archive. Browse, R&R, and then submit your own!
This drawing by ian-oshea/Dean-Winchester is a lovely depiction of many of our favorite characters: Ian O’Shea. It’s so rare to see a picture done completely by hand that takes the character exactly as he is described in the book rather than a (lovely) manipulation. So enjoy this talented artist’s work!
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According to Acting-Auditions.org as of today, July 24, The Host has officially entered pre-production mode and casting has begun in Los Angeles.
There is no other new information, but if you are an actor interested in auditioning for The Host movie you should probably read the article.
We’ve inserted a form, making it easier to contact us if you have any personal issues. Remember though that we do have a formspring for more general questions.
We’ve been asked 3 questions at the formspring. Should I bring over the questions and answers for every few questions we’re asked or just leave them at the formspring for people to check?
Loading ...Today we feature “As You Are” by Travis from Stephenie Meyer’s playlist for The Host. This song is meant from Wanderer’s perspective and it addresses her complex relationship with the distrustful humans, especially Jared.
Everyday I wake up alone because
I’m not like all the other boys
And ever since I was young
I had no choice
But it’s OK to lead me on
I must admit it’s not much fun
To be led on by such a one
As you are
click ‘continue reading’ for the full lyrics
For her annotated playlist, this is the quote from the book that Meyer thought best described the moment when this song played in her head:
Wanderer’s POV
Because I was in love with him, no matter that it was unwilling. I had to look at Jared before I left. Mel wanted this, too, but wished that she could somehow exclude me from the process.
He was staring at me. I had a feeling his eyes had been on me for a long time. His face was carefully composed, but there was a surprise and suspicion in there again. It made me tired. What would be the point of acting out a charade now, even if I were that talented a lair? Walter would never stand up for me again. I couldn’t sucker him anymore.
I met Jared’s gaze for one long second, then turned to hurry down the pitch-black corridor that was brighter than his expression.
–Chapter 31: “Needed” (pages 326-327)
If there is a particular song you’d like us to feature in the future, please feel free to mention it in the comments.