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Stephenie Morgan Meyer

Born December 24, 1973 (1973-12-24) (age 34)
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Occupation Novelist
Genres Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Influences
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Twilight and its sequels are centered around a teenager named Isabella Swan, nicknamed Bella, her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and her best friend Jacob Black. Isabella "Bella" Marie Swan is a fictional character and the Protagonist of the ''Twilight'' Vampires are mythological or folkloric revenants who subsist by feeding on the blood of the living Edward Cullen (né Edward Anthony Masen) is a Fictional character from Stephenie Meyer 's ''Twilight'' series. Jacob Black is a fictional character in the books Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn

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Personal history

Meyer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona with a large family. Phoenix (ˈfiːˌnɪks O'odham Skikik, Yavapai Wasinka, Western Apache Fiinigis, Navajo Hoozdo, She has five siblings: Emily, Heidi, Paul, Seth and Jacob. She "borrowed" her siblings' names for use in her Twilight novels, most notably for the character of Jacob Black, who shares the same name as her brother, but was not named after him. Twilight is a series of four vampire-based Fantasy / Romance novels by author Stephenie Meyer. Jacob Black is a fictional character in the books Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn Meyer attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she majored in English. Provo is a city in and the County seat She met her husband Christian, nicknamed "Pancho", when she was growing up in Arizona, and married him in 1994. Together they have three sons, Gabe, Seth, and Eli. Meyer is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormons. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known

Meyer says that the idea for Twilight came to her in a dream about a girl and a sparkling vampire sitting in a meadow on June 2, 2003, the transcript of which is now Chapter 13 of the book. Twilight is a young adult vampire /romance novel written by author Stephenie Meyer. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. After writing and editing the novel, she signed a three-book deal with Little, Brown and Company. Little Brown and Company is a publishing house established by Charles Coffin Little and his partner James Brown.

The sequel to Twilight, New Moon, had an unintentional staggered release all over North America, beginning in early August 2006. New Moon is a young adult fantasy-romance novel by author Stephenie Meyer. The third book in the series, Eclipse, was released on August 7, 2007. Eclipse is the third book in the ''Twilight'' series by Stephenie Meyer. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The fourth book, Breaking Dawn, is slated for release on August 2, 2008. Breaking Dawn is the fourth novel in the ''Twilight'' series by Stephenie Meyer. Meyer has also revealed that Breaking Dawn will be the last book written from Bella Swan's perspective. Isabella "Bella" Marie Swan is a fictional character and the Protagonist of the ''Twilight'' [2] Meyer has also stated on her website that there will be more than four books. Meyer has also stated that her other novel, Midnight Sun, will be more of a companion piece to the series than a genuine sequel, as it will describe Twilight from the view of Edward Cullen. Midnight Sun was an expected companion Novel to the book Twilight by author Stephenie Meyer. Edward Cullen (né Edward Anthony Masen) is a Fictional character from Stephenie Meyer 's ''Twilight'' series. A rough first chapter of Midnight Sun has been posted on Meyer's website, though she has stated that it will be edited and otherwise changed before being released as part of the novel.

The band Muse features prominently in the Twilight series. Muse are Meyer is a huge fan, and always includes songs by the band in her playlists for the books. She has also told fans that a concert featured in her third book is a Muse concert, and that some of the main characters are fans of Muse. [3]

Published works

Meyer's first novel, Twilight, was published in October of 2005. By November, Twilight had reached #5 on the New York Times Best Seller list for young adult chapter books. The New York Times Best Seller List is widely considered to be the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. [4]

Meyer soon published the sequel to Twilight, New Moon, in August 2006. New Moon is a young adult fantasy-romance novel by author Stephenie Meyer. In its first week of release, it debuted at the number 5 position on the New York Times Best Seller List for Children's Chapter Books. In its second week it rose to the number 1 position, where it remained for the next eleven weeks. In total, it spent over 50 weeks on the list. [5] On May 5, 2007, the special edition of New Moon was released. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It included New Moon temporary tattoos, an Eclipse poster, and the first chapter of Eclipse.

On August 7, 2007, Eclipse, the third book in the Twilight series, was released. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Eclipse is the third book in the ''Twilight'' series by Stephenie Meyer. In total, the three books have spent a combined 143 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list. [6]

One of Meyer's stories was published in Prom Nights from Hell, a collection of stories about bad prom nights with supernatural effects. Other authors who contributed to this collection are Meg Cabot, Kim Harrison, Michele Jaffe, and Lauren Myracle. Meg Cabot (born Meggin Patricia Cabot on February 1, 1967 in Bloomington Indiana, United States) is a American chick-lit Kim Harrison is an American Author best known for her Rachel Morgan Urban fantasy series set in an alternate history where a worldwide Pandemic Michele Jaffe (b March 20, 1970 in Los Angeles, California) is an American writer Lauren Myracle is the author of many Young adult novels. She was born in May 15, 1969 in Brevard North Carolina, and grew up in Atlanta Prom Nights from Hell was released April 10, 2007. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

On May 6, 2008, Meyer's adult sci-fi novel, The Host, was released by the adult division of Little, Brown and Company; it follows the story of Melanie Stryder and Wanderer, a young woman and an invading "soul", who are forced to work as one in order to find Jamie and Jared, Melanie's little brother and the love of Melanie's life respectively. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Host is a Science fiction / Romance novel by Stephenie Meyer, the author of the ''Twilight'' series. Little Brown and Company is a publishing house established by Charles Coffin Little and his partner James Brown.

On May 31, 2008, the special edition of Eclipse was released. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common It contains the cover art and first chapter of Breaking Dawn. [7]

Critical reception

Twilight quickly gained recognition and won numerous honors, including:

However, critical reception has been mixed. People (full name People Weekly) is a weekly American Magazine of Celebrity and human interest stories, published The American Library Association ( ALA) is a group based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally Booklist wrote, "There are some flaws here--a plot that could have been tightened, an overreliance on adjectives and adverbs to bolster dialogue--but this dark romance seeps into the soul. "[9] Kirkus wrote: "[Twilight] is far from perfect: Edward's portrayal as monstrous tragic hero is overly Byronic, and Bella's appeal is based on magic rather than character. "[10]

Fan following

Meyer has gained a following among young adult readers for her Twilight novels, which are set in the small town of Forks on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. Geography The Olympic Peninsula is home to some of the only Temperate rain forests in the world including the Hoh, Queets, and Quinault Forks has thus received an unusual amount of attention, and celebrates "Stephenie Meyer Day" on September 13, the date of character Bella Swan's birthday, in honor of the author. [11]

Fans express themselves in other ways: "[They] dress up like her characters. They write their own stories about them and post their tales on the Internet. When she appears at a bookstore, 3,000 people go to meet her. There are Twilight-themed rock bands. "[12]

Upcoming works

Breaking Dawn, the fourth novel in the Twilight series, will be released on August 2, 2008. Breaking Dawn is the fourth novel in the ''Twilight'' series by Stephenie Meyer. [13]

Meyer also hopes to have Midnight Sun— a retelling of the events of Twilight written from Edward Cullen's perspective— published some time after the release of Breaking Dawn. Midnight Sun was an expected companion Novel to the book Twilight by author Stephenie Meyer. Edward Cullen (né Edward Anthony Masen) is a Fictional character from Stephenie Meyer 's ''Twilight'' series. She is also working on a sequel to The Host, although there is no publication date.

Film adaptation

Main article: Twilight (2008 film)

Summit Entertainment optioned Twilight in April of 2007. The film version is currently categorized as In-Production on Summit Entertainment's website. [14] Catherine Hardwicke has signed on to direct, with a script by Melissa Rosenberg. Catherine Hardwicke (born Helen Catherine Hardwicke on October 21, 1955) is an American Production designer and Film director. Melissa Rosenberg is an American Screenwriter for both film and television [15] It will star Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9 1990 is an American film and television actress. Isabella "Bella" Marie Swan is a fictional character and the Protagonist of the ''Twilight'' Robert Thomas-Pattinson (born 13 May 1986 is an English actor model and Musician, known for playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Edward Cullen (né Edward Anthony Masen) is a Fictional character from Stephenie Meyer 's ''Twilight'' series. [16] The movie is set to be released on December 12, 2008. [17]

References

  1. ^ Stephenie's News. Retrieved on 2007-10-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat
  2. ^ StephenieMeyer.com | Twilight Series | Breaking Dawn
  3. ^ Stephenie Says - Q+A at Fairless Hills
  4. ^ http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/nytbestsellers02_26_06.pdf
  5. ^ Children's Books: Best Sellers from The New York Times, August 2007
  6. ^ Stephenie Meyer: A New J.K. Rowling? | Time magazine
  7. ^ StephenieMeyer.com | Twilight Series | Breaking Dawn
  8. ^ Stephenie Meyer .com
  9. ^ Boolist review cited on amazon.com
  10. ^ Kirkus Reviews cited on bn.com
  11. ^ City of Forks, Washington: Stephenie Meyer Day
  12. ^ Stephenie Meyer: A New J.K. Rowling?
  13. ^ http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/breakingdawn.html Stepheniemeyer. com | Twilight Series | Breaking Dawn
  14. ^ Summit Entertainment
  15. ^ Fleming, Michael Hardwicke to direct Meyer's 'Twilight', Variety (2 October 2007)
  16. ^ StephenieMeyer.com | Twilight Series | Twilight | Twilight the Movie
  17. ^ Twilight - ComingSoon.net Film Database

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