An avid young reader, she attended Brigham Young University, marrying at the age of twenty-one before graduating with a degree in English in 1997. [99][100][101], Midnight Sun was to be a companion novel to the series, intending to be a retelling of the events of the novel Twilight, but from the perspective of Edward Cullen. Do not put away that pea coat", "The most scandalous part of "Fifty Shades of Grey" isn't the sex and bondage", "Off the Shelves: Analyzing Style and Intertextuality in Twilight", "Narrative Descriptions in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga. [65] The same year Meyer began her work in film with Jack's Mannequin music video "The Resolution" which she co-directed with Noble Jones. Stephenie went to high school in Scottsdale, Arizona. In particular, she says that her characters "tend to think more about where they came from, and where they are going, than might be typical. For the event, Meyer wore a blood-red evening gown and signed over 1,000 books. [30] By November, Meyer had signed a $750,000 three-book deal with Little, Brown and Company. Have a wonderful… Read more →, March 26, 2013 The Host Soundtrack went live today on iTunes! [149] Meyer's fans cosplay her book characters, write "fan fiction" related to the stories, and attend book signings. [189], Meyer is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and does not drink alcohol, drink coffee, smoke, or watch R-rated movies. In The Host, Wanda learns that despite the lows and evils of humanity, beauty and pleasure could not be found on her previous planets because darkness did not exist. Fangs ain't what they used to be...", "The Writing Style of 'Twilight': We Kick Off The 'I will If You Will' Book Club", "Twilight author Stephenie Meyer "can't write worth a darn", says Stephen King", "Forks' Stephenie Meyer Day to celebrate 'Twilight' author's books", "Mitch Hansen Band Hope For Spot on "New Moon" Soundtrack", "Twilight: TwiCon is coming. [140] An article from The Guardian criticized Bella's character, calling her "a clumsy, selfish nincompoop with the charisma of a boiled potato" and criticized Edward's portrayal as the "perfect little gentleman" who constantly counters Bella's sexual advances. Themes consistent with her religion, including agency, mortality, temptation, and eternal life, are prominent in her work. Berlatsky argues that her refusal to answer the question was not to avoid revealing her political position, but rather out of "respect for women's lives and women's choices". Author of The Nocturne, Jordan Scott, claimed the circumstances around Bella's supernatural pregnancy and subsequent transformation into a vampire were similar to the storyline of her novel and indicated that Meyer plagiarized the plot of The Nocturne. Stephenie Meyer is an American novelist. The Twilight Saga is a series of five vampire-themed romance fantasy films from Summit Entertainment based on the four novels by author Stephenie Meyer.The films star Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner.The series has grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. [165] Meyer has said, "Unconsciously, I put a lot of my basic beliefs into the story. [170] The choice to name Edward came from the works of Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austen and her novels are influenced by both medieval courtly love and 19th century etiquette. Though the publisher claims the novel is "original and no longer based on Twilight," James did not receive copyright authorization to write the novel and some have argued that Fifty Shades of Grey may be a copyright infringement. The Host is a 2013 American romantic science fiction thriller film adapted from Stephenie Meyer 's 2008 novel of the same name. Her family was settled in Phoenix by the time she was four. [98] Following the release of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, Stephenie Meyer donated $1.5 million to the American Red Cross Relief Fund to aid victims of the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. [39] Meyer's fans urged her to expand "Hell on Earth" into a full novel, but Meyer was occupied finishing Eclipse. He continued that Meyer is a different kind of feminist that values motherhood, romance, and relationships and consequently, her characters lack the autonomy that comes from avoiding investment in relationships. Author of the original novels, Stephenie Meyer, appears to fall into the latter category. Stephenie Meyer is an author, producer, director, and actress, who is best known for writing the ‘Twilight’ series of books and producing the associated series of films.Due to the phenomenal success of both the books and the films, it is now estimated that Stephenie Meyer… They were involved in their community and a young Meyer met her future husband at church. Stephenie Meyer, American author known for the Twilight Saga, a series of vampire-themed novels for teenagers. [47], The series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide[48][49] in 37 languages. [8][9] In 1992, Meyer won a National Merit Scholarship,[10] which helped fund her undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she received a BA in English Literature in 1997. [11][12] Although she began and finished her degree at BYU, she took classes at Arizona State University in fall 1996 and spring 1997. She is best known for her vampire romance series Twilight, which has sold over 100 million copies, with translations into 37 different languages. [6][7] Meyer was raised in Phoenix, Arizona and attended Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. But they're more than ready to anoint a Mormon as the best-selling novelist of the year. [89][150], Inspired by Meyer's Twilight series, evolved a genre of geek rock called "Twi-rock", similar in purpose to wizard rock inspired by J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. [135] She was also ranked No. [137] Meyer was featured in an issue of the biographical comic Female Force, a Bluewater Productions title which celebrates influential women in society and pop culture. [2] Meyer received the 2009 Children's Book of the Year award from the British Book Awards for Breaking Dawn, the Twilight series finale. [139], Despite Meyer's success, her novels have been highly criticized. Christiaan Meyer, formerly an auditor, retired to take care of the children. [23] She wrote from chapter 13 to the end of the novel and then backfilled the first 12 chapters, in secret, without an ideal audience in mind or the intention to publish the novel. [24] Meyer researched the Quileute Native Americans to include their legends and traditions in the novel,[25] though the Quileute tribe found her use of their legends offensive. [144] In an interview with Newsweek, author Jodi Picoult said, "Stephenie Meyer has gotten people hooked on books, and that's good for all of us. She is best known for her vampire romance series Twilight, which has sold over 100 million copies, with translations into 37 different languages. An article from The Guardian reported that it was the best film of the series according to critical consensus for being more "cinematic" and striking a better balance between romance and the supernatural. [57] Catherine Hardwicke was chosen to direct the film and Melissa Rosenberg wrote the new script. [129], The reception of Meyer and her novels has been mixed. Having no prior experience as an author, she conceived the idea for the Twilight series in a dream. In 2011, Meyer started Fickle Fish Films, her production company with … 49 on Time magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People in 2008",[4] and was included in their list of "People Who Mattered", with author Lev Grossman noting, "Maybe Americans aren't ready for a Mormon presidential nominee yet. [36] Despite its success, Twilight was one of the most challenged books of 2009 according to the American Library Association for being sexually explicit, being age-inappropriate, and for religious views; some schools and libraries were asked to remove the books from their shelves. The book was released on June 5, 2010, by Atom and was available for free between June 7 and July 5 on the official website. [185] Edward undergoes a transformation in which Bella's trust in Edward allows him to trust his own ability to overcome temptation and keep Bella safe. Those who took advantage of the free ebook were also encouraged to make donations to the Red Cross. Meyer produced both parts of Breaking Dawn and two other novel adaptations. [76] However, an article from The Telegraph, rebutted The Guardian's claim, arguing that Twilight remined the best film in the series due to the "entirely straight-faced contrast between the forces of eternal darkness and the rigors of high school". In 2011, Meyer created her own film production company alongside Meghan Hibbett. [26] Meyer joined the American Night Writers Association (ANWA) for aspiring LDS female writers. "[136], She was ranked No. "[166] Meyer cited BYU professor Steven Walker as having influenced her work. Hugely popular, the books were adapted into a successful film franchise. [180] Additionally, Meyer's novels contain the themes of opposition. [187] Riess indicates that Bella receives immortality in an act of self-sacrifice rather than self-service as she dies for the birth of her child. [13] Meyer met her future husband, Christiaan[N 1] "Pancho", in Arizona when they were both children. [35] The novel was named the Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and a New York Times Editor's Choice. In Meyer's novels, vampires are immortal and have superhuman gifts and abilities; however, the Cullen family longs for things they cannot have. He chooses to uphold these values despite the daily temptation which only augments when he meets Bella; he finds her blood nearly irresistible. "[145] Comparing Meyer to J. K. Rowling, Stephen King stated: "The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer, and Stephenie Meyer can't write worth a darn. [141] NPR criticized the novel for being a repetitive "jackhammer" masked behind ornate language. [156][157] Meyer avoids the use of passive voice and often opens her sentences with the most important information, captivating the audiences. 5 on The New York Times Best Seller list for Children's Chapter Books within a month of its release,[34] and later rose to #1. [28] According to Lev Grossman of Time, some of the series' appeal is due to its lack of sex and its eroticizing of abstinence. On May 4, 2020, an Instagram post on the official account of The Twilight Saga made everyone go crazy with excitement. [59] Kristen Stewart was cast first as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson was cast as Edward Cullen after an audition with Stewart and Pattinson revealed they had good chemistry. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. [42] Meyer's red dress was later auctioned for $5,500 at a fundraiser for a book seller's battle with breast cancer called Project Book Babe. [95] Upon the completion of the fourth entry in the series, Meyer indicated that Breaking Dawn would be the final novel to be told from Bella Swan's perspective. [86], The Twilight Saga was successful in the box office. [204] After being asked in an interview with The Guardian whether she is anti-abortion, Meyer refused to directly answer the question, insisting that she does not like to talk about politics and that she abhors when celebrities use their popularity to influence voters. [64] Meyer makes a brief cameo appearance in a diner scene. Meyer was included on Time magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People in 2008",[4] and was included in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list of the world's most powerful celebrities in 2009, with her annual earnings exceeded $50 million. 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[162] A corpus stylistics analysis of the Twilight saga revealed that much of Meyer's description and characterization revolved around the physical attributes of the characters as shown through eyes, face, and expression. Nesse universo fantasioso, os personagens construídos por Stephenie Meyer - humanos ou não - se mostram de tal forma familiares em seus dilemas e em seu comportamento que o sobrenatural parece real. 82 on Vanity Fair's list of the "Top 100 Information Age Powers" of 2009. Meyer stated in a New York Comic-con panel that it was "a literal flip the table moment", admitting that "Midnight Sun is kind of cursed". Meyer received the 2009 Children's Book of the Year award from the British Book Awards for Breaking Dawn, the Twilight series finale. [188] The titles of the novels serve to reinforce this idea. It starts at 6:30pm Pacific time. [181] However, "imprinting" in her Twilight series, the involuntary formation of a mate relationship, undermines Meyer's prolific theme of free agency. Meyer's membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shaped her novels: there are no drinking or smoking scenes, and the characters Edward and Bella in her Twilight series remain sexually abstinent until marriage. [41] In May 2007, Meyer held two promotional prom events at an Arizona State University gymnasium to celebrate the special edition release of New Moon and the release of Eclipse. Stephenie Meyer’s new novel Midnight Sun has been confirmed. There's always going to be a lot of light in my stories. Stephenie Meyer Updates and News. Best known for her Twilight series, the 4-book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally. [134], Meyer was named one of MSN Lifestyle's "Most Influential Women of 2008" where she was described as a "literary luminary". Exclamations", "Stephenie Meyer, J.S. [146] King went on to say that the appeal of her books were because, "[she's] opening up kind of a safe joining of love and sex in those books. Lewis and More Young Adult Authors Fight Cancer with Project Book Babe", "Record-breaking sales for 'Breaking Dawn, "Obama biography captures U.K. book prize", "New Stephenie Meyer Novella Arriving in June", "Harry Potter under threat from Bella Swan in new vampire film Twilight", "Sellers basked in Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' in 2008", "Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' series sweeps top four spots", "Twilight Series | Twilight | Twilight the Movie", "Did 'Harry Potter' Release Date Change To Avoid 'Twilight' Competition? She explained that he revealed a new way for her to see and study literature which impacts her writing. [204], a series of commercially successful film adaptations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian, The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide, "The World's Most Powerful Celebrities: #26 Stephenie Meyer", "Children's Bestsellers 2009: The Reign Continues", "At Its Core, the 'Twilight' Saga Is a Story About ________", "Stephenie Meyer on Twilight, feminism and true love", "Stephenie Meyer - a squeaky-clean vampire queen", "4 BYU alumni who became bestselling authors", "So much more than you ever wanted to know about Stephenie Meyer", "It's Twilight in America: The Vampire Saga", "BookStories Interview with Stephenie Meyer", "Stephenie Meyer: Inside the 'Twilight' Saga", "Official 'Twilight' Synopsis Sadly Lacking In 'OME!' Learn more about her life and work. Meyer often portrays the inner feelings and motivations of characters through facial expressions rather than explicitly telling it. [187] According to Riess, the distinction between eternal life and immortality is represented by Bella, who in Breaking Dawn, has achieved eternal life rather than immortality because she achieved the Mormon tenets of eternal life: immortality and a perfected body, eternal parenthood, and an eternal marriage. Meyer’s upcoming novel will retell her bestselling vampire series through character Edward Cullen’s perspective. Stephenie Meyer’s long-awaited prequel to her “Twilight" series is coming out Aug. 4, the author announced on her website Monday. Meyer has worked in film production and cofounded production company Fickle Fish Films. [195], According to an article from The Guardian, Meyer considers herself a feminist. [111][112] The Host debuted at No. That’s thrillingly subversive Published: 7 Oct 2015 Article // June 18, 2010 Read More [87] Despite the commercial success, the films were extensively criticized. [108], Meyer mentions having several other book ideas on file, including a ghost story titled Summer House, a novel involving time travel,[109] as well as another about mermaids. [153], Originally an online novelized "fan-fiction" of the Twilight series, the novel Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James loosely explores the relationship between the main characters, had they not remained celibate before marriage. [164] However, according to actor Robert Pattinson, Meyer did not intend to include Mormon references in the novels and films. The book was released on November 8, 2016. Extreme fans are known as "Twihards". 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list[113] and remained on the list for 26 weeks. A body-snatching alien takes possession of a young woman who refuses to surrender her mind, and together they seek out the man they both love as Writer and Director Andrew Niccol (Gattaca (1997), In Time (2011)) adapts Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's New York Times best-seller.