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| − | [[Image:Stephenie_Myer.jpg|left|frame|alt=Mormon Stephenie Meyer|Stephenie Meyer is the popular | + | [[Image:Stephenie_Myer.jpg|left|frame|alt=Mormon Stephenie Meyer|Stephenie Meyer is the popular Latter-day Saint writer of the ''Twilight'' series]] |
| − | '''Stephenie Meyer''' is the author of the Twilight series of fantasy books gaining popularity in the current young adult readers' market. However, she has adult fans | + | '''Stephenie Meyer''' is the author of the Twilight series of fantasy books gaining popularity in the current young adult readers' market. However, she has adult fans as well. |
Stephenie Meyer was born December 24, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is the author of the books ''The Host'' and ''Twilight'', along with Twilight's sequels ''New Moon'' and ''Eclipse''. ''Breaking Dawn'', the fourth and final book, is written primarily from Bella's perspective (Bella is the main character in all the books), with sections written from different character lenses. She also wrote ''Midnight Sun'', a companion novel in the series retelling Twilight from the perspective of Edward Cullen. <ref>Wikipedia:Stephenie Meyer</ref> | Stephenie Meyer was born December 24, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is the author of the books ''The Host'' and ''Twilight'', along with Twilight's sequels ''New Moon'' and ''Eclipse''. ''Breaking Dawn'', the fourth and final book, is written primarily from Bella's perspective (Bella is the main character in all the books), with sections written from different character lenses. She also wrote ''Midnight Sun'', a companion novel in the series retelling Twilight from the perspective of Edward Cullen. <ref>Wikipedia:Stephenie Meyer</ref> | ||
| − | Meyer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, a member of a large [[ | + | Meyer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, a member of a large [[Latter-day Saint]] family. She attended [[Brigham Young University]], where she received a BA degree in English in 1997. She married Christian Meyer in 1994, and together they have three sons. They continue to be active members of [[http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. Meyer claims to have never seen an "R" rated movie. |
According to Meyer, 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. Meyer had to fill in background leading up to the dream-event. After finishing the first novel, Meyer signed a three-book contract with Little, Brown and Company. Meyer had not written anything before her dream caused her to write. Her main creative outlets were scrapbooking and making elaborate Halloween costumes for her children. <ref>''Time'':"The Next J.K. Rowling?", May 5, 2008, pp. 49-51.</ref> | According to Meyer, 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. Meyer had to fill in background leading up to the dream-event. After finishing the first novel, Meyer signed a three-book contract with Little, Brown and Company. Meyer had not written anything before her dream caused her to write. Her main creative outlets were scrapbooking and making elaborate Halloween costumes for her children. <ref>''Time'':"The Next J.K. Rowling?", May 5, 2008, pp. 49-51.</ref> | ||
| − | Meyer initially wrote an alternative sequel to ''Twilight'', called ''Forever Dawn'', which she then used as an outline for the remainder of the series. She has stated that the novel will never be published, as it doesn't fall into the genre of young adult. <ref>[http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_faq.html#forever]</ref> The third book in the series, ''Eclipse'', was released on August 7, 2007. The fourth book, ''Breaking Dawn'', was released on August 2, 2008, in the United States and Canada and on August 4, 2008, outside of North America. Meyer has revealed that ''Breaking Dawn'' will be the last book written from Bella Swan's perspective, <ref>[http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/breakingdawn.html]</ref> and 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. <ref>[http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/midnightsun.html]</ref> 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 in the future. <ref>Wikipedia:Stephenie Meyer</ref> | + | Meyer initially wrote an alternative sequel to ''Twilight'', called ''Forever Dawn'', which she then used as an outline for the remainder of the series. She has stated that the novel will never be published, as it doesn't fall into the genre of young adult. <ref>[http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_faq.html#forever]</ref> The third book in the series, ''Eclipse'', was released on August 7, 2007. The fourth book, ''Breaking Dawn'', was released on August 2, 2008, in the United States and Canada and on August 4, 2008, outside of North America. Meyer has revealed that ''Breaking Dawn'' will be the last book written from Bella Swan's perspective, <ref>[http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/breakingdawn.html]</ref> and 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. <ref>[http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/midnightsun.html]</ref> 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 in the future. <ref>Wikipedia:Stephenie Meyer</ref> |
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| + | In May 2020, Meyer announced the August 2020 release of the sequel book ''Midnight Sun''. The publisher stated: “This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting beautiful, mysterious Bella is both the most intriguing and unnerving event he has experienced in his long life as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he let himself fall in love with Bella when he knows that he is endangering her life?”[https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2020/5/4/21246384/midnight-sun-twilight-stephanie-meyer-utah] | ||
As of summer, 2011, "Stephenie Meyer has sold more than 100 million books worldwide and boasts three blockbuster films based on her novels and two more set for release in the next two years. In November 2009 Time magazine reported, "Altogether (Meyer's) books have spent 235 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, 136 of them at No. 1. [http://www.deseretnews.com/top/173/1610/LDS-authors-who-hit-No1-on-New-York-Times--Stephenie-Meyer.html]The success of the books is breeding a pop culture surrounding the stories, as has happened with the Harry Potter books. Meyer is quickly becoming a literary phenomenon. | As of summer, 2011, "Stephenie Meyer has sold more than 100 million books worldwide and boasts three blockbuster films based on her novels and two more set for release in the next two years. In November 2009 Time magazine reported, "Altogether (Meyer's) books have spent 235 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, 136 of them at No. 1. [http://www.deseretnews.com/top/173/1610/LDS-authors-who-hit-No1-on-New-York-Times--Stephenie-Meyer.html]The success of the books is breeding a pop culture surrounding the stories, as has happened with the Harry Potter books. Meyer is quickly becoming a literary phenomenon. | ||
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The Twilight series of four books was made into a five-movie adaptation known as The Twilight Saga, which has grossed more than $3.3 billion worldwide in box office ticket sales. ''The Host'' was also made into a feature film, and it grossed $64 million worldwide. | The Twilight series of four books was made into a five-movie adaptation known as The Twilight Saga, which has grossed more than $3.3 billion worldwide in box office ticket sales. ''The Host'' was also made into a feature film, and it grossed $64 million worldwide. | ||
| − | Meyer's beliefs are key to understanding the characters in her books, as well as their decisions and behavior. Resisting temptation is a recurring theme. There is no smoking or drinking among the characters in the books; they have what Time Magazine calls "fine moral hygiene." Sexual tension is just that—tension. | + | Meyer's beliefs are key to understanding the characters in her books, as well as their decisions and behavior. Resisting temptation is a recurring theme. There is no smoking or drinking among the characters in the books; they have what ''Time Magazine'' calls "fine moral hygiene." Sexual tension is just that—tension. It is desire combined with restraint. The characters exercise what ''Time Magazine'' calls "the erotics of abstinence." That abstinence can be erotic is in actuality a fact of life and is what people have defined as "romance." Romance disappears when sexuality steps in. Abstinence in the face of desire has had an addictive attraction for Meyer's readers. In addition, Meyer has displayed a virtuosity in maintaining tension and holding back the flow of information, creating suspense. |
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| + | At the Sundance film festival of January 2013, Meyer appeared as a producer of the film ''Austenland,'' which was distributed by Sony Pictures. All three of the film's female creators are Latter-day Saints. [http://www.starpulse.com/news/Fred_Topel/2013/01/28/stephenie_meyer_attends_sundance_premi] | ||
| − | + | In the late summer of 2016, Meyer announced that in November 2016 ''The Chemist'', an adult spy thriller, would be released. The book features her first adult protagonist. In 2018, it was announced that Meyer's production company Fickle Fish would be working with Tomorrow Studios to produce a television series based on ''The Chemist''. | |
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Revision as of 18:19, 4 May 2020
Stephenie Meyer is the author of the Twilight series of fantasy books gaining popularity in the current young adult readers' market. However, she has adult fans as well.
Stephenie Meyer was born December 24, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is the author of the books The Host and Twilight, along with Twilight's sequels New Moon and Eclipse. Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final book, is written primarily from Bella's perspective (Bella is the main character in all the books), with sections written from different character lenses. She also wrote Midnight Sun, a companion novel in the series retelling Twilight from the perspective of Edward Cullen. [1]
Meyer grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, a member of a large Latter-day Saint family. She attended Brigham Young University, where she received a BA degree in English in 1997. She married Christian Meyer in 1994, and together they have three sons. They continue to be active members of [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Meyer claims to have never seen an "R" rated movie.
According to Meyer, 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. Meyer had to fill in background leading up to the dream-event. After finishing the first novel, Meyer signed a three-book contract with Little, Brown and Company. Meyer had not written anything before her dream caused her to write. Her main creative outlets were scrapbooking and making elaborate Halloween costumes for her children. [2]
Meyer initially wrote an alternative sequel to Twilight, called Forever Dawn, which she then used as an outline for the remainder of the series. She has stated that the novel will never be published, as it doesn't fall into the genre of young adult. [3] The third book in the series, Eclipse, was released on August 7, 2007. The fourth book, Breaking Dawn, was released on August 2, 2008, in the United States and Canada and on August 4, 2008, outside of North America. Meyer has revealed that Breaking Dawn will be the last book written from Bella Swan's perspective, [4] and 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. [5] 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 in the future. [6]
In May 2020, Meyer announced the August 2020 release of the sequel book Midnight Sun. The publisher stated: “This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting beautiful, mysterious Bella is both the most intriguing and unnerving event he has experienced in his long life as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he let himself fall in love with Bella when he knows that he is endangering her life?”[4]
As of summer, 2011, "Stephenie Meyer has sold more than 100 million books worldwide and boasts three blockbuster films based on her novels and two more set for release in the next two years. In November 2009 Time magazine reported, "Altogether (Meyer's) books have spent 235 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list, 136 of them at No. 1. [5]The success of the books is breeding a pop culture surrounding the stories, as has happened with the Harry Potter books. Meyer is quickly becoming a literary phenomenon.
The Twilight series of four books was made into a five-movie adaptation known as The Twilight Saga, which has grossed more than $3.3 billion worldwide in box office ticket sales. The Host was also made into a feature film, and it grossed $64 million worldwide.
Meyer's beliefs are key to understanding the characters in her books, as well as their decisions and behavior. Resisting temptation is a recurring theme. There is no smoking or drinking among the characters in the books; they have what Time Magazine calls "fine moral hygiene." Sexual tension is just that—tension. It is desire combined with restraint. The characters exercise what Time Magazine calls "the erotics of abstinence." That abstinence can be erotic is in actuality a fact of life and is what people have defined as "romance." Romance disappears when sexuality steps in. Abstinence in the face of desire has had an addictive attraction for Meyer's readers. In addition, Meyer has displayed a virtuosity in maintaining tension and holding back the flow of information, creating suspense.
At the Sundance film festival of January 2013, Meyer appeared as a producer of the film Austenland, which was distributed by Sony Pictures. All three of the film's female creators are Latter-day Saints. [6]
In the late summer of 2016, Meyer announced that in November 2016 The Chemist, an adult spy thriller, would be released. The book features her first adult protagonist. In 2018, it was announced that Meyer's production company Fickle Fish would be working with Tomorrow Studios to produce a television series based on The Chemist.
