Twilight saga author Stephenie Meyer gave her one and only interview in the run-up to New Moon’s Nov. 20 release to Oprah Winfrey this afternoon. And from the screams that met Oprah’s introduction—”I understand we have some Twilight fans in the house”—it was clear that Meyer was on home turf. At this point, her back story is familiar to even casual observers: Exhausted, stay-at-home mother of three who’s never even written a short story dreams about a vampire boy and a human girl one night and just runs with it. But it was only during this chat with Oprah that I realized how much Meyer really hits the talk show’s sweet spot when it comes to female-centric stories about reconnecting with yourself. Said the preternaturally youthful looking Meyer about raising kids: “A lot of who I was and my crazy imagination…that person was on the back-burner.” The rest of the segment was as you’d expect: Complete box sets of the novels were given away willy-nilly to gasps. Robert Pattinson’s allure was discussed to screams. (“He smells great,” said Meyer. But that’s not what we heard.) And Oprah noted that the reason she read Twilight in the first place was because the girls at her South African school had urged her to, pronouncing it “delicious” reading.
Meyer did reveal one bit of news: That her original ending for New Moon was much quieter, until her mother urged her to jazz it up some. The result? Meyer moved up the first confrontation with the Volturi, which is now her favorite sequence in the movie.
Did you watch the interview? What did you think? And are you now more or less excited for New Moon?
Update: In response to your comments: I also noticed they teased the question “Would there be a fifth book?” and then never answered. A rep at Harpo Productions has now responded to our query about the teaser, explaining the question was a victim of time: “It’s a live show, so sometimes they don’t get to every question.” (See Harpo’s full response.) The answer to the teased question is now included in a video clip of additional questions for Stephenie Meyer on Oprah’s website.
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I love Stephenie and enjoyed the interview, though I did wish she’d have touched on Midnight Sun, regarding when/if it will be finished!
She is not going to finish, someone leaked it and she got upset – she has talked about that elsewhere. You can read it (unfinished) at her website if you haven’t already.
thank god…
The world doesn’t need more twilight books.
She has a note about the leaking on her website. she mentions she might go back and finish it another time but that for now it is set aside. I have read what she released and it is incredible. i wish she would finish it as well
Nah, she’ll finish it eventually.
She has to finish it. She is under contract with her publisher and they have a note on the subject that that is her next project. To finish it for publication.
Midnight Sun is so good she should totally finish it, the part that leaked isn’t the whole story or the really good parts either
Ok, great, now get your crayons and go back to the institute.
Ophrah said that the answer to the question, “Is there going to be a 5th book in the Twilight saga?” was up “next”. I don’t think there was an answer, was there?
thank you Maci – I was waiting for it too! did i miss something???
there is video answering this ? on Oprah.com. basically SM says she isn’t sure if she will write more, but knows how Bella and Edward’s story will end if she decides to write it.
Smeyer said she’s done with vampires.
It was okay. I guess all die-hard Twilight fans loved it.
I was disappointed they didn’t even touch on the Breaking Dawn controversy and the “Don’t Burn It, Return It” mov
It was okay. I guess all die-hard Twilight fans loved it.
I was disappointed they didn’t even touch on the Breaking Dawn controversy and the “Don’t Burn It, Return It” movement.
What Breaking Dawn controversy?
That it was a crappy book. The first three books were well liked, but Breaking Dawn bombed.
Bombed critically, yes, but has somehow still sold 80 gajillion copies and remains in the top 10 of the fiction bestseller list. People have no taste.
yup that book sucked butt – i could go on and on and on but i won’t
i was one of those people who bought it but i still didn’t like it
i’m glad she changed the ending to new moon – that was the only part i liked in the 2nd book…the rest of the book was pretty dull
MFS anyone?
And Leah not getting her happy ending? WTF?
And Meyer needs to get over the MS thing. Start typing!!!
DW- You sound like an immature twitard.
“bajilion”
really? really?
was that really necessary carlie?
really? really?
Carlie! DW’s on your side! Let’s not have “friendly fire” tragedy here!
Oh, man. Breaking Dawn was just awful. Just. So. Awful.
I have no problem with the rest of the books, though.
Carlie- You have no room to talk about another person’s maturity when you call them a “twitard”. I also find the term “twitard” incredibly offensive. I would think you people would be a little more creative and not use a derogatory term that insults a group who has nothing at all to do with Twilight.
all you people who are bashing bella, stop it, this is a book we are talking about, and btw, edward isnt a regular guy, if u had read the books u would have relized that, so the fact that bella dosent want anything else but a futre with edward, is perfecly okay, she knows what she wants. whats so bad about that??
I didn’t realize that there was a Breaking Dawn controversy. All of the books seemed the same to me. They’re all equally good or equally bad depending on your point of view. For people who have actually read the books, why is Breaking Dawn so much worse than the others?
isn’t oprah a show for adults? Its so sad that even adults can’t be bothered to read adult books any more. The Twilight series is great if you’re 12, but for grown women to be freaking out about it is kind of sad
the books are for anyone of any age who enjoys the supernatural and the romantic…don’t be so judgmental.
I agree. I don’t even like Twilight, but a lot of my friends (who are adults) do.
the books are for anyone of any age who enjoy terrible writing and weak-willed heroines….don’t be so judgmental.
Weak-willed heroine? What books did you read? I loved these books where the heroine is strong, not a sexual object but a person who is respected and loved. Truly novel is this post-modern cynical world.
DW, glad you could make it! What would any Twilight story be without a couple healthy haters turning up?
thank you bk… Edward is the ultimate gentleman, vampire or not, and that is what is so appealing to all generations
Edward is a controlling stalker with passive/aggressive tendencies. Bella threw every thought of anything other than Edward out of her head the second she met him and sacrificed any idea of being her own person to do and be what Edward wants. She is the farthest thing there is from an independent, strong woman. These books are terrible examples for impressionable young girls.
Wrong – Bella is not controlled she makes her own choices. Whether you agree with her choices, they are hers and no one forces her to do anything she doesn’t want to do. Edward’s main weakness is he is never able to tell her no. She gets exactly what she wants. She makes demands and he gives in.
Bella is the worst female in a book ever…
Why? because she has a brain and knows what she wants. The horror!
No, Because she makes dumb decisions and lets herself be manipulated and saved by other hot guys.
And her little sob fest in New Moon- pathetic.
Never mind, this (your comments) is so not worth the conversation. I wanted you to understand it’s you not the books.
Bella IS a horrible female character. She has no ambitions other than being with Edward forever. She makes her own choices, but she adamnatly refuses to even consider anything other than a future with Edward. How is that a good female character? One who decides to center her life around a guy instead of herself?
Bella started to realize just how much of her life revolved around him, and how much she was missing (i.e. ignoring all her other friends) and then she just ends back at square one. I think she’s a terrible female character.
I know TONS of adults that have read these books, much like TONS of adults read Harry Potter. Get off your high horse.
why does someone always mention HP in a twilight article?
You mention HP and then somehow people get offended.
Please… keep the two stories separate, since they’re nothing alike.
Jane,
JM wasn’t comparing the books. He was simply stating you can be an adult and still like books geared towards kids/teens.
I think a huge amount of her adult readership is moms of the younger kids who read this…so it’s pretty much perfect for Oprah’s demographic
Have you even read the books?
I think adults miss out on a lot of great stories when they dismiss “young adult” fiction. Twilight, however, is not one of those.
Well, I am a 41 year old mother that started reading the books just to make sure my daughter didn’t spoil anything for me. (She’s terrible about that) I liked Eclipse the best out of all 4 books and I think the books work because they appeal the teenage girls and to the people that remember BEING teenage girls. However, if the Cullens were not vampires I would have never read them myself.
okay, i think you should stop…your embarrassing yourself. lol
Of course, because that is exactly how I am. I’d LOVE to devote my life to a guy and throw everything else away.
Ditto! I do see why most guys/boys dislike the series, they could never ever hold a candle to Edward. It would be great if they could maybe take some pointers, instead they shut down and get defense. Boys will always be boys. 41yr MO2
ROTFLMFAO. Pathetic.
Actually, the books are for anyone who is a fan of bad writing.
AGREED!
Truth!
Really? How about all the adults that read Harry Potter?
First of all, the books could hardly be less alike. The only reason they get compared is because they’re both popular in the same demographic. As for why adults read Harry Potter, maybe because it has a plot, and morals. Something that Twilight is lacking. I own all the Twilight books, so I’m not saying that Twilight doesn’t have its own merits – it’s a good rainy day book, but I certainly wouldn’t look to it for a role-model heroine, or a nice, plot-driven book.
Adults read Harry Potter because it has things like morality, symbolism, foreshadowing, plot development, character development and continuity. Oh, and an actual CLIMAX. Things Twilight, near as I could tell when I read it, lacked. They are also GOOD BOOKS regardless of whom they’re aimed at. I’d rather my daughter be like Hermione Granger than Bella Swan any day of the week. Hermione actually demonstrates her intelligence, whereas Bella is “just so totally smart because she, like, reads Wuthering Heights!” Hermione also didn’t mope around when Ron snogged Lavender; she got proactive!
HP will be read for decades from now by children all over the world. I’d be shocked if people still cared about Twilight six months after Breaking Dawn is released.
I agree with Sarah and WTF!!
Harry potter FTW
I don’t like HP at all, BUT technically they’re very well written, it’s just the style that does nothing for me.
Twilight on the other hand, reads like poorly-written wish-fulfilment vampire fan fiction written by pre-teens.
“isn’t oprah a show for adults? Its so sad that even adults can’t be bothered to read adult books any more. The Twilight series is great if you’re 12, but for grown women to be freaking out about it is kind of sad”
As an educator, I couldn’t disagree more. This series has served as a catalyst for a passion like I have seen with no other book series. These books are enjoyed by people of all ages, as the writing style appeals to a wide variety of readers. These readers range from the teenage years to the young adult to the older adult population. In addition, they are novels that can be read and absorbed by avid readers and reluctant readers; therefore, an instant connection has been made among readers of all backgrounds. There becomes a common bond. I have personally witnessed this, and it has been extraordinary! Students are reading more now than they ever have before. After they finish this series, they actively seek out comparable books. The reading continues, which is a huge success. So, no matter what your opinion is of the series, it is hard to argue with the fact that it is a positive thing that this series has rekindled a love of reading in many people – young and old. I personally think it’s wonderful that mothers are reading the books their children are reading. I think we need more of that! Think of the great discussions that can take place, and it all revolves around reading – one of the most fundamental and important skills a person can possess! I think that bonding experience is priceless, and I think it’s shame that some people view it as a waste of an adult’s time to become actively involved in our children’s lives. I know my students seem to appreciate the fact that I have read them and that I am willing to discuss the stories with them.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion of how they view this series and it’s author. In my opinion, I enjoyed Stephanie Meyer’s writing and I think she has a wonderful imagination. I love the comment that JM wrote,”So,no matter what your opinion is of the series, it is hard to argue with the fact that it is a positive thing that this series has rekindled a love of reading in many people – young and old.”
I can definitely relate to this. My oldest daugther who is 19, is an avid reader and she is the person who introduced me to the Twilight Series. I used to read a lot but put reading to the side for many years. I just didn’t have time to read raising three children and having a full time career as a Juvenile Probation Officer. My two youngest children are now 8 and 10 and I am finding it easier to do many of the things that I had stopped doing (exercise, reading). I was hesitant abount reading the series because I thought it was just for teenagers. My daughter convinced I should try it and that I would enjoy it. Within less than a months time, I had completed the series. Since then, my love for reading has been rekindled and I have read many, many more books. With my job, I find reading to be a good way of relieving stress. So yes, I am glad my daughter convinced me to read this series. I look forward to reading the work of all the many different authors that are out there.
I think the interview was cut short because of the segment with Robin Givens.
I was interested to hear what SM had to say about Chris W. and the film. Also wanted to hear the Q & A. It didn’t happen.
seriously..wht happened to her support of Chris and the new moon movie?
I thought the interview seemed to cut off and felt Stephanie was short changed.
I did too. Who the eff really cares what Robin Givens has to say anyway? Annoyed.
That’s so rude. maybe some viewers DID care what Robin Givens says.
Just because YOU don’t’ doesn’t mean OTHERS don’t
Really??? I could get in my Delorian, travel back 15 years, and still have trouble finding Robin Givens fans.
BilbrosB4Hos…Rude? yeah, that was a little rude. Hilarious? OMG Yes!! Too funny!
What’s more important? The author of some poorly written books, or a tremendously moving segment about domestic violence and a fairly surprising admission from Oprah that she though she handled it poorly? You all need to get your priorities straight. Disgusting to insult a woman who has gone through that much.
On that note…it makes sense you’re a Twilight fan. You don’t know a THING about what makes a real woman. Worship Bella and her weakness and then insult a woman who stood up to a monster. Vile.
I’ve read every single book in the series, and I think it’s overrated. With that said, I’ll probably end up going to the movie, even though the first movie sucked.
I’ve read all of the books, too. I have a few friends who read them after their teen daughters did. As light entertainment, they were fun to read. Best comment I’ve heard yet about the book was about Edward by one of my friends. She jokingly said, “Every husband should be a little more like Edward.” Cracked me up! There isn’t a married woman out there who has read these books who doesn’t understand that sentiment!
I’ve been happily married for fourteen years, have a thirteen year old and a two year old, and I’m VERY HAPPY my husband is NOTHING like Edward.
She jokingly said, “Every husband should be a little more like Edward.”
A controlling, manipulative stalker? No thanks.
I like my husband just fine the way he is.
Lisa was just trying to say that she found it funny that her friend said that. Also, when she says a little more like Edward don’t pretend you don’t wish your husband was FRIGGIN HOT.
The books are good (not amazing)but i don’t believe we should be ripping each other limb from limb for what might add up to a foot of trees.
If Edward’s most desirable asset is that he’s “FRIGGIN HOT” then that doesn’t speak well for Meyer’s skills at character development.
Yeah Oprah said stephanie was going to say something about a fifth book? She didnt even ask her about Breaking dawn or what she was planning on doing next? Very disappointed!!!!
They aired the same portion of the interview twice…and never included the portion where they were supposedly going to show a preview of New Moon and discuss a 5th book…wtf?! Who isn’t doing their job….
I was not really impressed with the Oprah interview, there were so many other questions that could have been asked. I read the series and it is not just for 12 year old girls, there are a lot of insinuations that 12 year old girls would not understand. It was an addictive and sexy read.
For some reason on todays show it repeated the 1st part of the interview instead of showig the second part. Therefore we did not hear anything about New Moon or find out whether or not there was to be a 5th book. Can you please fill us in on that?
Thanks, Karen
It sounds like you local affiliate messed up. Do they re-air “Oprah”? (Mine does) It could have been a tape or the Master Control Op could have messed up. Anyway, no they never mentioned a 5th book.
What kind of a jacked up teaser was that??? I certainly didn’t hear whether there was going to be a 5th book…I agree that the interview was kind of a let down for those of us who know her story and the books, but I will say that I just talked to someone who doesn’t know it and they thought it was really interesting. So I guess they kept it basic for the newbies.
I felt that it wasn’t that great of an interview. Oprah went over like all of the stuff that we already familiar with.
Just went to Oprah’s website and *kind of* got the answer…
http://www.oprah.com/media/20091113-orig-stephenie-meyer
Basically she just said what she’s always said, that she’s kind of done with vampires for now, doesn’t see a 5th book anytime soon.
Actually, to expand on that – if you go check out this and other videos from Oprah’s site, she’s doing a much more in-depth interview with someone off camera. It’s pretty neat.
Thought I lost my mind…I was like “Did they say if there would be a 5th book and I missed it?” wtf is right.
The one thing that bothered me was that part on the bottom of the screen that said “will there be a 5th book to the series?” and it was never mentioned, asked, or made any reference to so that was a really annoying tactic to keep us tuned in. i don’t feel like she said anything new and she was really only on there for like 15 minutes it seemed. i’ll take what i can get of all the twilight stuff though because i love it. i wonder hy she only did this one interview though…there seems to be some kind of controversy there that she isn’t doing more press or anything….?
I’ve never seen a pic of this lady before, but now I get why she wrote vampire erotica. Oink.
Ugh, you are the pig.
why are you commenting on her appearance?? She wrote a wonderful story that has touched the hearts of millions…that in itself is a beautiful thing isn’t it? Does she have to look like a supermodel too…I sure bet you don’t
Wonderful story?
When did that happen? I thought she’d only written Twilight?
Oh, Geez. That was mean
You know, you’re only showing your true colors. “If you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all…” but then again most internet users are ignorant of common courtesy, like yourself.
I guess someone is a little jealous and bitter.
who can blame bitterness when someone so talentless and yes, fat and ugly, finds such undeserved success?
Some of you will learn how awful that creepy Mormon hag’s writing style and themes are when you graduate to real literature; others of you will remain in arrested development gobbling up whatever other sixth-grade reading level, mass-market book gets spoon-fed you by Oprah and Wal-Mart. The fact remains that this writing is rubbish and this delsional, dangerous cow belongs right back in her Utah kitchen shitting out troglodytes for the lord, stuffing her greedy fat cheeks with Twinkies, and feverishly typing Babylon 5 fan-fiction to masturbate to.
I don’t care how bad writing is. People are jealous and bitter. After reading you post, I honestly think you some mental issues you need to work out. You are going on this bizzare, angry, rude rant about a woman you have never met. Just by this one post of yours, I can tell you have no room to critize anyone over writing style, themes or literature.
Dude, not cool. Seriously, no matter what you think of the books, the author’s personal appearence should not come into it. It’s just not relevent. (Besides, erotica? really? I’ve read sexier car manuals)
Final point; yeah, she has a husband. nd kids. Presumably she’s fairly happy in that area.
http://www.oprah.com/media/20091113-orig-stephenie-meyer
just found an extended interview… much more interesting and detailed than the broad general stuff oprah talked about..
“I had not written anything besides a few chapters (of other stories) that I never got very far on, and nothing at all since the birth of my first son, six years earlier.”
This was written in the bio section of her website and was deleted within the last few days. I noticed that when Oprah asked if she had ever wanted to write novels she said no and that she had never written anything before Twilight . Why would she do this?
*cough* LIAR *cough*
On Fansofrealitytv.com
Where Smeyer has an account, she said a few months before twilight was ever written that she “was an english major and of course that means i’m an aspiring writer!”
She’s probably trying to play off her horrible writing by saying she’s never done it before.
I’ve been a Twilight fan for years, since before most people had even heard of it. Meyer was always very honest about having never been a writer/aspired to be one.
Andrea, the part in quotes is right out of her bio.
I really enjoyed the books but I don’t understand why she would change her story, she didn’t need to. What is wrong with starting other projects and not finishing. Twilight being the 1st book she completed.
Hope the ending for the fourth movie is changed by screenwriters because I felt cheated after reading the entire book and getting such a big letdown. The ending to Breaking Dawn totally SUCKS!!!!!!
Actually, I liked Breaking Dawn. I loved the ending, especially the last couple pages. It has a nice tidy ending but hey I’m a sucker for happing endings.
Agreed Linda, you and I might be in the minority, but my sister (who introduced me to the books) and I liked Breaking Dawn the best of the 4. I’m not a mindless teenager, either, but I appreciated how the books made me feel young again. All the hatred and negativity toward Twilight just makes me laugh. Everyone’s a critic, but I’d like to see most of these people try to create something half as good. I’m betting not one of them could come close!
Yes, yes they can and DO. Some of them even get published, though most aren’t afforded the attention Fatty Mormom Xtian Bullshit Mediawhore has got. You need to get out and read a bit more, maybe something you can’t buy in the checkout at Wal-Mart or Piggly Wiggly.
I was disappointed in the show. It was too short. I think Oprah should have devoted the whole hour to it. I thought there was so much to touch base on but nothing significant was asked. Disappointed.
I think Stephenie is a horrible writer and just an awful person.
Plus this interview was nothing.
Holy cow! Why did you watch Oprah/comment here then?
just because you don’t like someone’s books doesn’t mean they’re an “awful” person. I hate how people can’t differentiate between the two.
OH i agree!!!
Its disheartening to think that this women is so cocky and has dissed so many literary classics like romeo and Juliet, pride and prejudice on her website by saying her characters are “better.”
I was so happy when Stephen King called her out because she finally got what she deserved.
You can say she is an awful writer. You are entitled to your opinion but “an awful person?” You do not know her personally
is awful. And so is she.
I have one question for the haters…How is her writing horrible? I think some people just love to hate so they make up every lie they possibly can. If she is such a horrible writer, then how come her book has gotten excellent reviews from very prestige literary associations? I would rather believe them, then a couple of jealous, hateful people who obviously have some personal issues against her and probably her beliefs. She’s a wonderful woman, and twilight is by far the most successful phenomenon ever created. So stop the hate.
Now I liked twilight but No prestigious literary association has ever praised Twilight.
“Twilight is by far the most succesful phenomenon ever created.”
Do you HEAR yourself????
How do YOU know its the most succesful?
There have been FAR more succesful books/movies out there.
This is why people hate twilight fans.
Some of you guys make sh*t up that’s not true and sound so cocky.
Two Words for you-
HARRY POTTER.
Also a huge phenomenon and bigger then twilight. (HP books have sold over 450 Million worldwide)
Not to bash or anything but your clearly wrong in saying its the most successful phenomenon out there.
There have been TONS of successful phenomenons. Heck..You could even say The Gossip Girl books are a phenomenon.
Anybody who thinks her writing is “good” hasn’t read very many books.
What’s most upsetting is the fact that this lady has never read Dracula or seen any vampire movies! No wonder she thinks they sparkle!
Sparkling vampires… I just… I can’t… ugh…
I am not saying Meyer is the greatest author to ever exist, but she not as bad as you haters are trying to imply or just stating outright. If you think her writing is that awful, it is clear that you have “not read very many books”. I could name 20 titles right now off the top of my head that are way, way worse than the Twilight series. I find it hilarious that you are complaining about Meyer deciding to use a little creativity and originality on her take of vampires. Why could she not write vampires just like every other author has? *sarcasm*
“If you think her writing is that awful, it is clear that you have “not read very many books”. I could name 20 titles right now off the top of my head that are way, way worse than the Twilight series.”
That’s funny, because I’d say that if you think her writing is GOOD, you must not have read very many books. You can name 20 titles worse than Twilight, but I could name 200 titles that are far, far, FAR superior.
Did you even read my comment because you seem to be assuming that I think Twilight is the best book series ever? I never said that the Twilight series was great or even good. I only said that it is not as horrid as you are trying to claim it is. In your mind, there might only be two sides. Only good or bad. Only black or white. However, I don’t see things that way. I think there is a wide range for books. If I was to rate Twilight, I would put it in the okay range. I thought they were fun to read. I was not looking for some incredible piece of literature like you apparently were when I read the Twilight series so I don’t have this bizarre hostility for it like you do. Also, if you are going to quote me at least you could do it correctly. I said that I could “name 20 titles right now off the top of my head that are way, way worse than the Twilight series”. If you give me an hour, I could list hundreds of titles that I have read that are better and hundreds of titles that are worse than the Twilight series. I do have one question. If you hate the series so much why did you click on and read an article about its author and then comment not once, but twice on it? I have never understood why people waste their time doing this if they hate something so much.
“She’s a wonderful woman, and twilight is by far the most successful phenomenon ever created.”
EXCUSE ME? I choked a bit on my tea when I read this.
Bigger than the Beatles? Star Trek? Star Wars? Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter?
I don’t care who drools over Twilight. But it kills me when they can’t keep things in perspective and make this series out to be more popular than it really is. You know what the first Twilight movie made in the U.S.? $191 million. You know what The Dark Knight made? $533 million. Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince just made $300 million.
I think Twilight fans must get together in sheltered little circles and convince themselves that it’s the biggest thing ever (it’s not).
She is amazing! She’s such a sweet person. It always amazes me how some people can be rude and judgemental toward her. Very immature and ridiculous.
She’s the immature one. her little hissy fit on the MS leak was laughable.
well it’s her work. She has the right to do whatever she wishes with it. If you feel like you want to waste your time complaining about it, go right ahead. It’s only detrimental to yourself.
I completely agree with you Kym! Her book has gotten great reviews. And I have a question for Sara: how is she an awful person? She is a kind, nice person, and she doesn’t judge anyone. Follow her example. It won’t hurt you. And for the record, Breaking Dawn was AMAZING!!!
Actually, I went to a reading a few years back and she was extremely condescending, rude and curt with the people (AKA her fans who are responsible for her fabulous bank account) who were asking questions.
I went to a signing a few years back as well, and I had the exact opposite experience. I have never seen someone so kind and grateful to her fans.
Well Breaking Dawn is my favourite book of the series…I loved every minute of it. Way better than New Moon which was my least fav. with less Edward and way too much Jacob
You wanna know how she’s an awful person?
She said it was the fans fault that they didn’t like Breaking Dawn.
that was beyond rude and immature of her to say. Not to mention her childish attitude towards the MS leak.
Plus, “literary scholars” have not PRAISED twilight for being amazing literature.
They have acknowledged that it draws people in but as Time Magazine put it “its like condensed fanfiction. Stepheine Meyer is not much of a writer.”
And not to mention all the people who view Stephenie’s characters as flat, and weak.
Plus, Stephen King also said she wasn’t a great writer.
I’m not just making stuff up on the top of my head.
Damn, Sara! Your hate runs deep, you’ve got facts and everything. I’m crowning you queen of the haters…JM, Jane, DW, Dave, Crispy: please form single file line and get behind Sara. She is your leader.
Oh, one thing…Sara, why did you watch her on Oprah and why are you here on this board???
I watched it because I wanted to see what Stephenie had to say.
Just like I read the books to see if anything good would happen.
Why are YOU here on this board?
Just like YOU have every right to be on here and gush about Stephenie, I have every right to be here and call her out for what she really is.
Fair enough. And I actually crowned you “queen of the haters” as a compliment. Most haters don’t have the knowledge, background, and facts that you’ve brought to the table. That makes you extra super.
And why am I here? Same reason as you are. Love this stuff.
Thank you, Sara!
I agree 100%. And for all you fans dissing Sara, she’s just saying the facts.
Completely agree. I was floored at her attitude when Breaking Dawn was almost universally panned. And her response to the Midnight Sun leak was pathetic, rude and totally immature.
I know Harry Potter comparisons are verboten around here (inferiority complex, I think), but the epilogue of Deathly Hallows was leaked early. Did Rowling throw a hissy fit and pull the entire book? No, she asked fans not to read the leak, or spread the leak. That was a classy move. Taking your toys and going home is NOT a classy move, it’s just unprofessional.
I’m getting in line; you’re my leader, too. Thanks for saving me the trouble.
Stephen King also said taht while she was not a very good writer she was an excellent story teller. The story compelled you to keep reading
Good gravy, Stephanie has piled on the pounds!!!
She ate JK Rowling! It was a desperate but failed attempt to absorb actual talent.
I think it’s a cheap shot to pick on the woman’s appearance and weight, even if I do think she’s a terrible writer.
But I’m ashamed to say that I chuckled a bit at the “She ate JK Rowling!” line.
I’m going to hell, aren’t I?
Don’t worry Lynn, it was a funny line. Although there wouldn’t be any talent for her to digest from JK Rowling. I once spent an afternoon at a convention keeping the two of them seperated, if they ever came into contact, the complete lack of talent from both of them would cause an explosion of bad ideas, Creating a teenage vampire wizard that falls in love with a 300 year old mummified wombat.
She IS fat.
I think its cause she’s been so upset about the BD controversy, and the MS leak.
Don’t be so cruel.
LOL. She’s so brokenhearted over the Breaking Dawn crap and Midnight Sun leak that she’s gaining weight. My god, you Twilighters will use any excuse. Maybe she’s gaining weight because she’s filthy rich.
It was an all right interview. Thanks for the link, though! I was wanting “Midnight Sun” news. *sigh* I really wish she’d finish that one.