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[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

I am a 30 year old straight guy and I'll defend Twilight. I think it is creative, original and entertaining. If you hate Twilight, why bother commenting here?

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

mounir maged. whatever. we are all entitled to our opinions. People criticise Twilight for the 'shining vampires' and yet who can say that has been done before? hence- it is original. What do you want? Tall gents in suits in coffins in Transylvanian castles?

[@gytrnsys2010]

Have you ever heard of constructive criticism and improving one's writing?

[@shanswiss1216]

I think it's because some people believe she's a horse shit writer and do not believe she deserves all the recognition and success she's achieved from these books. I'll say, I have to agree. These books are terrible, but they are aimed towards airhead adolescent girls.

[@mp637]

For everyone who wants to insult Stephenie Meyer, I suggest they write their own series of books. The Twilight Series is perfect YA fiction, the heroes and villains are straight-forward and the romance is romantic, something I really liked about reading the books. It's very easy to sit back and criticize, quite another to actually do the work it takes to come up with interesting characters, nurture a story, and stay out of your own way to write books.

[@humbleherald2163]

Margaret Petrov How are we to write, if we don’t know what mistakes not to make? Anyone can write, good for them. But, it’s not good for writing. If perfection of the YA genre can be found in Twilight, then we need to kill YA before it’s too late. Annoying characters with few noble qualities, no consideration put in to respecting what vampires were supposed to embody, barely present villains or heroes, and dysfunctional relationships based around lust and desire are not aspects to good storytelling.

[@shylascalf]

I think Stephanie Meyer is amazing. It’s been 12 years and I still watch and read the saga regularly. Twilight is such a great story. I wish it could continue.

[@goldiekoi935]

It could have continued Stephanie just chose not to.

[@johnmarshall1084]

Hello, how are you doing over there ?

[@megamagicstars2]

I cant understand where all this hate towards Stephanie is coming from? If you hate her books then fine, suit yourself, but she's just a woman who wants to write, and she happens to be very successful with her career.

[@mgdkns6678]

The frustration comes because she became a huge success and is one of the richest authors in the world. Her writing is quite mediocre, so people think other authors, more gifted maybe, more complex, would have deserved her “luck”. Jealousy basically. That’s why people hate the Kardashians too. They make money too easily and are too blessed, while other people that have something to say and to give struggle... If Stephanie would be a mediocre success nobody would have hated her. The hate comes because people think it’s unfair she got that “lucky”.

[@marylousutherland8023]

I'm not a huge fan of Twilight, but I don't really get why so many people are acting so angry over Stephanie Meyer. You don't have to like her books, but you also don't have to come over and hate on her videos. I mean, if I truly didn't like them, I would basically avoid them, right? :-) Sorry, just wanted to say that! :-D

[@Sinagingan]

I agree.. And I'm not a fan of it either...

[@marylousutherland8023]

Pramika Kadari I completely get where you're coming from, and all of you're points are undeniably true. And it's not you that I'm really talking about, either! :-) On every Stephanie Meyer or Twilight related video I've seen(I watch them occasionally to get a sense of perspective), there is always some sort of hate group that unlike you, have been saying crude, hurtful, and uncalled for comments, often just blatantly insulting her appearance, or the way she talks... If someone dislikes something, or even thinks that it's a serious injustice, then they have every right to speak their mind. But when someone's simply being cruel because they have nothing better to do on the internet, then that's where it needs to stop. :-) Oh, and thanks, your comment was very insightive!!

[@SherbertLomon]

Pramika Kadari chill. These kind of books are only a fantasy, even for ‘impressionable teen girls’. I really do hate that idea. My friends and I all read twilight when we were teens, and guess what? We’re in nice healthy relationships now, that don’t reflect what we read back then. Books shouldn’t be censored because of offence, that’s the death of freedom and art. If you don’t like it, then don’t read it. A simple thing that most people live by, but because of twilights success, people are mad? There are far worse books out there, be grateful those aren’t best sellers. I think the twilight books are trash now and I can’t imagine why I ever enjoyed them. However, coming on here and hating on an author who has really not done anything wrong is ludicrous to me. It’s not her fault people are buying her books. How about the positives, such as the fact that this was a ‘gateway’ book that got many people into reading. No? Wanna get back to venting? Well... I tried my best.

[@PWNINSWAGMASTER]

I'm getting damaged just from watching her talk. I havent even read the books OR watched the movies and I can already tell she's a terrible writer. She's a walking contradiction. If she writes to pleasure herself, I dont know why she bothered to publish her books. Authors dont just write so that they could enjoy their own story, they write so that others can enjoy it too, but she's openly admitting that she didnt take this into account and yet still cares enough to publish it. I dont get it.

[@mgdkns6678]

The frustration with Stephanie comes because she became a huge success and is one of the richest authors in the world. Her writing is quite mediocre, so people think other authors, more gifted maybe, more complex, would have deserved her “luck”. Jealousy basically. That’s why people hate the Kardashians too. They make money too easily and are too blessed, while other people that have something to say and to give struggle... If Stephanie would be a mediocre success nobody would have hated her. The hate comes because people think it’s unfair she got that “lucky”.

[@freyastoodley7133]

Feel like we go through three stages growing up. Loving twilight, hating twilight and then loving it again once we realise it wasn't 'that bad' and we were all just jumping on the bandwagon of hating our teenage selves.

[@steveparadis5204]

I don't read the Twilight books. Not my cup of tea, but I do admire the lady for what she has accomplished. She had an idea or inspiration if you will, and acted on it. Not many people have the heart to follow through with that because they are so afraid of rejection or what people may think!

[@faulefische]

"for those fans out there, wanting me to write another ending i say this: go write your own novel cause this is mine and it ended how i wanted it" hahahaha this woman is a piece of work.

[@mammamonssterr]

She was right tho, not hard to understand. And she wasn't rude either

[@jabarbadi]

I love you Stephenie Meyer.

[@mariabernatova25]

Dude, Sasuke. You posted this comment like 4 times already. Stop it, get some help...

[@80sForever29]

+Pramika Kadari You spread This bullshit everywhere, stop begging for attention

[@willebrordv6389]

@@pramikakadari1718 stop talking shit and go and write ur own book!

[@Christinastune]

I love how she wrote the book for mostly her and her thoughts and only her thoughts only.

[@mattiasryberg9927]

The reason Twilight became such a success is because of unconditional love. How Edward love Bella more than anything else, How Bella cant live without Edward and so on. I had an amazing time reading these books in my teens.

[@ItsMikky]

Theirs so many books like this though that are far greater.

[@KathyCollier-Mehl]

She's an awesome author and her talent to tell a story and wild imagination are great tools for writing. Who says they have to be written like a scholar. Thank you, Stephanie for your comments. Very encouraging.

[@ChrisE1996]

Stephenie Meyer is a great writer who was meant to be named as one the greatest authors, alongside J. K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins.

[@shawnvaathi7569]

In the novel, I could feel so much feelings....The love tension between Bella and Edward! It moved me greatly...great novel for me

[@aliegan2109]

Listen, as a former twilight fan you can hate it all you want but you have to admit it’s entertaining as heck.

[@karrotkake96]

"i never write meanings into my stories" Yeah i can tell by Bella's constant brat fever.

[@Xehanort10]

karrotkake96 Her stories have no meaning.

[@oona791]

@@Xehanort10 Aw but they do! They may not mean anything to you, but that's ok because as Stephenie said, she wrote them for herself. The books focus a lot, I think, on the importance of strong will and love. It's ok to dislike her novels, but they certainly have meaning. Everything is subjective.

[@Xehanort10]

@@oona791 If you're releasing a book to the public and aiming it at a certain demographic you should write the book for that demographic not for yourself. And her books can't be about strong will or love because Edward and Bella's relationship is obsessive lust not love. Bella is also one of the most weak and weak willed characters in fiction.

[@oona791]

@@Xehanort10 As she said, she wrote it for herself. The fact it attracted a fan base IN other dynamics was not her intention nor fault. Plus if it made her happy to write for herself, then surely that's all that matters. There isn't any point in being miserable about what you're writing. Might I also add that her books certainly can be about strong will and love. Have you read the books? You realise within them that she shows deep love for her parents, adopted parents, friends etc, right? Bella's main strength is how selfless she can be in times of trouble. In the first book, she would rather have died than let her mother die. And she went to the ballet studio KNOWING that she could die. That's a pretty strong will right there. Also, she knows what she wants and sticks to it. Their relationship is certainly about love, not obsessive lust. Yeah, there's an element of lust, as there is in most relationships, but what it boils down to is that neither of them have ever found a person who they felt understood them so well, and that is what makes them love each other. Bella certainly isn't weak haha. She knows what she wants and she gets it through determination. She stands up for herself and those around her. Perhaps you've never read the books, or maybe you're small-minded and simply being nasty for the sake of it, but you don't have the right to dictate whether the books have meaning, especially when you have such a limited view of the saga as a whole. It's fine to dislike something, we all have opinions and that is okay, but it isn't right to try and bring an author and their creation down for the sake of it.

[@USApotterfanHPLO]

Terrific interview! :-) She's so down-to-earth and genuine.

[@marqueshsmartins]

"slow it down" that's right, Steph!!

[@nerdyspec15]

Did any of you listen to her? SHE CREATED HER OWN WORLD!!!! She's INSPIRATIONAL! She did it for herself and personally I think the Twilight books are VERY well written.

[@jesiwhitney3740]

what a great interview! this inspired me a lot :) as a young teen I loved the twilight series just as much as I loved the hunger games and maze runner series and divergent and some of Gary paulsons work.. I think she's a wonderful author.

[@psych780]

At the end of this video, Stephenie Meyer basically says she's totally ok with people taking her story and coming up with new things. And this was way before fifty shades got popular. So that makes me feel good about liking both of them

[@terrikacossman6920]

Because of her, I am writing my own novel. XOX!!!

[@The_resurrected1887]

Wrong

[@HermioneWeasley7]

"It does not do well to dwell on dreams." --Albus Dumbledore. Listen to him, Stephanie. LISTEN TO HIM.

[@mgdkns6678]

It did her well apparently. She is one of the richest authors alive. Sthu with your patronizing bs.

[@mdjunior2604]

She is LDS. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I enjoyed her answer on "touching my hand" talk. Church member are taught to keep sex between the bonds of marriage. But instead of being influential, she slightly showrd her perspective about this matter without being way over her head. I liked her. :-)

[@munku121]

I've read all of the Twilight books, as well as the Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. Also, the Official Illustrated Guide. And, I'll say this: Stephenie Meyer thought of her character's histories in depth. Not as much as JRR Tolkien or CS Lewis or JK Rowling. However, she is a successful writer. While I like Stephen King's works that were adapted to movies: he can be disrespectful. Especially, towards Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey. That's something that I, personally, despise. Jumping on bandwagons and not forming your own nuanced opinion on things. I've read JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. Iv'e read Lord of the Rings and half of the Silmarillion. As well as the Hobbit and and the first two books of Narnia. I'll say this much: everyone has their own tastes. I enjoyed the Twilight saga (not so much the love scenes but the action/suspense scenes). Also, Edward in the books is a LOT tougher than movie Edward. In fact, book Edward was Jasper's equal in the training scene in Eclipse. Because of his mind-reading ability. That's one danger (of many) that a writer needs to be aware of when dealing with Hollywood movies of their books/manuscripts. JK Rowling was lenient. However, there are times when you need to put your foot down and say, "Uh-uh. I wrote this scene this way for a REASON." Might make your work take dip with them. But I'd just be satisfied with the book version. I, myself, am an aspiring writer of a four book Fantasy series that I call Elf Sisters. I am currently rewriting the first book and will re-upload it to Amazon's Kindle/KDP. I'm self-publishing because it gives you all of the control. No negotiating with editors/publishers on certain "details". Plus, when I do do Amazon Kindle campaign ads, I can set the budget that I am willing to spend. To anyone who is reading this long comment and considering writing: have a source of income to help support yourself. Because unless you're already a well-known author/writer, it can be DIFFICULT. But I am doing this because I love it. Which is what you need to do if you're serious about writing a fiction/Fantasy series. Some are successful. Some are not. Peace.

[@leslieblanco3536]

liked the books but not the movie.

[@zahaarasaley]

Yaaalllll who else is here because Midnight Sun just came out

[@grooth13]

hey 24 year old guy here. as a young man i shied away from books and movies that were more generally for a female audiences or perhaps with more of a female view. friends would make fun of twilight, so i steered clear of it. recently i decided to pick them up and really enjoyed them. I think i learned that anybody can enjoy a good story from all types of perspectives male or female or whatever. its a good story its a good story.

[@VikingBoyBilly]

Wow, when I took creative writing and stuff like that I was taught that you always write WITH AN AUDIENCE IN MIND, Never for just yourself.

[@ItsMikky]

She didn’t he that apparently haha

[@tnlgeorge]

i needed to hear this interview. loved it.

[@TheMikster95]

the worst thing that happens to me when I write is when I write a paragraph, then I look back at it for a moment, it looks like it was written by an amateur, that it is hard for me to continue. I want to write a trilogy about a girl but, I get out of school pretty late. However, I made a goal for myself that every day I will write 4 pages until August. That is at least 1100 pages. Of course. sometimes I'll do editing. The difficult thing is writing like an adult but in a way kids can understand

[@twinchomckeith]

I love her smile when he says "from Phoenix, Arizona". And guys, come on, just drop the hate - some people will like things, some people won't. Let's just accept that and move on.

[@otrocaffe]

I honestly don't like her books, but I really like the way she thinks as an author.

[@PWNINSWAGMASTER]

otrocaffe As an author, I like neither.

[@otrocaffe]

@@PWNINSWAGMASTER Well, that's ok too.

[@josegregoriodelarosa6579]

As much i hate the movies (haven´t read the books), Stephanie Meyer seems like a nice enough person. Kinda like Ed Wood, a victim of her own horrid craft, listening to this interview makes her seem passionate about her work. She knows her work is nothing groundbreaking, she´s not trying to be Joseph Conrad, she even admits it all started as some sort weird fan fiction. I just wish people would just give a break and not take the books to seriously. The movies are crap, but they're just enough crap to ridicule them. E.L James on the other hand...SHIIIIIIIIT

[@Mini-Toast_]

+Jose Gregorio de la Rosa She said in another interview that if Edward or Jacob were to walk up to her doors she would leave her husband. Just saying.

[@Katiedora122]

She writes so simplistically which is why so many ages read it. And no wonder the protagonist is so sappy and useless if she's only writing for herself. She projects what she wants into the story, rather than truly developing characters. And this is coming from someone who does own and has read all the books.

[@inlovewithJLT]

You know, a lot of people heap unnecessary hate on Stephenie. She seems like a legitimitly humble, honest, and centered woman and her point about writing her own fantasy and breaking the rules was perfect. Vampires don't exist, people, there is nothing that vampires"actually do" or "actually don't do", so if Stephenie wants her vamps to sparkle, I say go for it.

[@jacksykes2519]

YOU! YOU DESTROYED VAMPIRES FOREVER!

[@KronusKhaos69]

Do no fear. For in October Dracula Untold will redeem vampires in pure bad ass fashion. Fear not for the Prince of darkness comes.

[@KronusKhaos69]

KronusKhaos69 not*

[@KronusKhaos69]

Iamoptimusprime2020 It has begun! I've seen Dracula Untold and it is GLORIOUS!

[@ela4488]

Yes.. Sparkling vampires - _seriously?_

[@TonyStark-zz6rr]

"Well I never write messages." Really...? I didn't know.

[@JeremyJenner]

It's sad how people feel the need to take cheap swipes at Stephanie as though it validates their taste as a reader. I'm not a big fan of the series (although I did quite enjoy the first book) but I think she's achieved volumes in terms of creative world-building and crafting an accessible vampire narrative. I'll take a well-spoken, grounded writer who tells simpler stories over a pretentious, hyper-critical writer any day.

[@kathrynfloreswriter]

I agree! Sometimes simplicity is the best way to tell a story. And Stephenie Meyer proved that, same with Jane Austen.

[@tatripp]

I can't believe an author said "I never write messages." Other than that she seems very down to earth and kind.

[@InfernalShadowDragon]

The most unbelievable part of this interview was the part when she said that she thinks...

[@mgdkns6678]

Oh pleaseeee. Look where Shakespeare was! She wrote best-selling books. You wrote a comment 15-20 words. Sthu.

[@HoldupnWatch]

I don't think I've ever heard so many mes during an interview in my entire life.

[@WilliamTrashOfficial]

One of the scariest parts about this series is, it sets back the development of equality amongst the sexes about two-hundred years with the main character's constant dependance on a male figure. This series is turning an entire generation of young women into quiet and submissive domestic abuse victims. The other terrifying part of it being the revelation of how low expectations have become for literature; as well as the shocking (well, not really) amount of thick twits follow this franchise.

[@zimrahin]

you guys are so mean!!! Harry Potter was my childhood and my first love and I will always love the books, but now Im a little bit older and now twilight is the description of my teenage life :D I think both JK Rowling and Stephanie are great writers!

[@coka2407]

Stephenie!

[@sigmakodiak1701]

The Twilight hate is a bit like the Taylor Swift hate. It gives meaning to hapless twats.

[@natjaa]

'Show, don't tell is a technique often employed by writers to enable the reader to experience the story through action, words, thoughts, senses, and feelings rather than through the author's exposition, summarization, and description' 'Anyone who’s ever written a short story or taken a freshman composition course has heard the words “show, don’t tell.”' 'While “telling” can be useful, even necessary, most people don’t realize how vital “showing” is to an effective story.'

[@TishTinyTroll]

The research about vampires question made me laugh...You could tell by her face she didn't do any XD

[@pamelahadfield2063]

i would love if there would be another twilight movie

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

+Pamela Hadfield I was thinking of this today; a film showing the origins of Carlisle would be cool.

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

mounir- opinions are a great thing aren't they...

[@sarahbecker7401]

Centrist Philosopher that would be amazing

[@humbleherald2163]

Don’t. Please.

[@idontgiveashit7903]

I would hang myself if there would be another Twilight movie

[@TeoTorriate]

I don't really care how it's written, as long as it touches me emotionally. I love Twilight. But I also love Shakespeare, and one of my absolute favourite books is Jane Eyre. I love how beautifully they are written, but I that's not the main reason that I love them. Just because you like Twilight, it doesn't mean that you haven't read and also appreciate other books that are supposedly "better written". It's all about emotions for me, and I think many of the other Twihards feel the same ;).

[@souldude81]

Time: "Do have a reader in mind?" Stephenie Meyers: "Me, always, I never think about anything else when I am writing"

[@NobHillTheatreSFTV]

She did, E.L. James said she read twilight, signed up with a Twilight fan fiction site, and 50 shades of Grey was born.

[@tieardragon4919]

She broke all of the rules of vampires, so I'm gonna say she did no research.

[@zigaudrey]

According to Quora,Edward was supposed to be a Fearie.She doesn't know about Vampire tradition.

[@tieardragon4919]

***** There has been lore about vampires and werewolves for centuries! If it was her original creation then fine! Do what ever your heart desires, but its not. You can twist and turn the rules yes. NOT COMPLETELY IGNORE THEM! Calling them vampires and werewolves is an insult to it. She should have just named them something completely new and not involve the ancient lore.

[@zigaudrey]

***** So that's mean that Vampire with every human attribute(ressist to sunlight,eating food) will be considerate as a Vampire?

[@zigaudrey]

Then,you will commit crime if you don't respect law.

[@zigaudrey]

Sorry too,I sometime though things seriously. According to the information I gather,Twilight get so much for being plot-less,Bella is a Mary-Sue(Meyer's self-insert),she has no flaw(Clumsiness is not a weakness),Edward is an abuser(some of them thought of that),doesn't seen to have weakness too...

[@willyweird1133]

Of course she has no problems coming up with characters - I wouldn't have any problems coming up with bland stereotypes either.

[@aspenivy3268]

Producers who giver her ''in and out input" as well as the cast are to Blame and praIse

[@ulquiorra4cries]

If the books were bland they wouldn't have been successful. Why criticize what brings people joy? Books like twilight have probably introduced many people to the joys of reading novels.

[@Ichiboy900]

Stephenie Meyer's career is like a south park episode.

[@BeDaiMang]

I'm a literature major. There's a difference between popular and literary novels. Not bad? All fifteen signs of an abusive relationship in that book, Bella is a Marie Sue, Edward takes abortion casually, Edward and Bella think their superficial attraction is love. Oh yeah, there's really some good in it. But besides my points, I actually look forward to hear what fans say is good about the book. Can't be one-sided here and all.

[@wetthecheat]

"I've never had a problem with writing characters" - lol... yeah you have.

[@1016sweetpeayrk]

DAME YOU'LL MAD OR NAH? WHY DO YOU HATE HER SO MUCH LMAO I THINK YOU NEED A LIFE ......

[@karrotkake96]

No she does. Twilight is a fan fiction about her life and its creepy and teaches young women to be as rude and shallow as possible and maybe a beautiful self centered twat will sweep you off your feet.

[@flipflops24]

Well, those that like to read, I'm actually a newly published author. I wrote a crime thriller titled Black Isis. I'm making a series out of it. Also, I'm writing other novels as well. You can get it at amazon.com or the barnes and noble website. I'm self-publishing a bit. Thanks for the support!

[@iamleda]

she seems like a very warm person. quite charming

[@juliagreenich4010]

oh ya your books really go out to all ages because a ten year old would love a sucky romance novel

[@rogerterry8634]

Just by listening to this interview and how she states "that she breaks all the rules of writing," it seems that she doesn't even know the first thing about the rules of writing. Us writers (I am an up-and-comer) are the true historians, we write and conveye times in our lives that can't be shoved into a history book. Her lack of research is completely bombarding the world that Bram Stoker made famous and it's just sad that because of this woman's perspective on writing it is going to get more kids to want to write (which is a good thing) but if its anything how Mrs. Meyer is weaving her tails the web of good literature is going to become irrevocabley broken.

[@org6760]

I personally find the whole "if you write about some mythological creature then you have to do it like others have done it in the past". Why? If a vampire like in the Twilight books comes to my head why do I have to change it and make it like the one in Dracula? It makes no sense. It literally makes no sense to consciously change that bc you're changing the whole idea your uncouncious mind came up with, your inspiration! you're doing it on purpose just bc society says that you should do that, and thats treating it as business. If you came up with an idea where a werewolf doesnt transform itself when its full moon you should stick to that. Who cares. Its your idea, you dont have to do it like others did it in the past.

[@mp637]

Dracula was written of it's time, just like the Great Gatsby and Emile Zola's Rougon-Macquart saga. If you have nothing but the same over and over again, why bother writing at all? Werewolf shape-shifters predate hollywood full-moon mania by thousands of years. The werewolf depicted in The Satyricon (63 A.D.) had no connection with the full moon. Any mythological creature can be anything to anyone. Vampires are fair game for creating new myths, legends & stories.

[@Izzy85461]

This is telling: Carey ate breakfast, then he took a shower and went to the store. At the store he met a girl and they talked for a long time. Carey liked her but she blew him off. Then he went home. This is showing: Carey studied the frozen dinners. He'd had turkey and dressing for the last four days, so salisbury steak would be good for a change. But did he want the Big Man's or the regular? I came here because I accidentally clicked on the link. Also, good writing is not an opinion-

[@minxbyheart94]

stephenie gets too much heat. at the end of the day, she's a talented self sacrificing woman with the unique ability to draw in readers of all ages. to everybody who is insulting her; lets see you try and achieve half of the success she has.

[@JEPHD]

"The idea of Twilight came to me in a dream!"-Stephanie Meyers You sure it wasn't a nightmare?

[@Basaxl]

The thing I think you have overlooked is that Edward *has* to be careful.One careless moment and he could crush Bella like an eggshell.I'm hoping that the fight in Eclipse will show the power of Stephenie's vampires,and why Edward is so scared for her.Take a look at Emily's face and you'll see what the wrong end of a were can do.I'll charge hell with a bucket of water but even I know when I'm outclassed. Bella shows her stuff in New Dawn.Hide and watch her.

[@BlamingNargles]

Nobody can say she isnt talented. There is a certain amount of luck that goes hand in hand with success. But she tapped into a story that so many people relate to whether it is well written or not is not the point. Its a story that people love. And she said it in the interview, she didn't write for an audience she wrote for herself. And because she is such an ordinary person people were able to relate to her characters and her story. I think she is talented, and I am not even a huge twilight fan

[@broadaorb]

Stephenie Meyer herself provides an amazing clue to the answer. After her unexpected rise to stardom, she later confessed, I actually did have a dream after Twilight was finished of Edward coming to visit me - only I had gotten it wrong and he did drink blood like every other vampire and you couldn’t live on animals the way I’d written it. We had this conversation and he was terrifying. (12)

[@gloriaxsophia]

there is a paradox. she said she write the story for herself, but then she said she has to adjust for the audience..... anyway. for those who dislike her, why cant we treat the whole twilight thing as an entertainment only?

[@akewoo]

That ONE person who wanted to see her writing DOES NOT HAVE THEIR HEAD ON STRAIGHT!

[@luisdiaspires7618]

The Volturi and the rest of cullens are awesome and I love the mythology

[@Sercil00]

she never runs out of ideas for characters? what characters? every half decent writer comes up with tons of supporting characters that are more rounded and better defined than her most important main characters. i feel really really sorry for all these talents out there that can't even make a living with their writing.

[@xXabbylou]

{continued} doesn't mean that this is the only image that can be perceived of vampires. Stephanie Meyer has created her own version, which she has ever right to do, because they do no exist.

[@novafaruq6435]

Yes!!! Story of Emmet. I wanna write it

[@alfyberlin]

I´m so agree with you! love Stephenie!

[@valentinshauger5524]

Stephanie is awesome! I love her and every single one of her books :)

[@inam95]

Why is every comment so against her!?? What has she ever done... This is the first interview I see of her and I think she gave good answers...:)

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

it was such a good book series especially for the time.

[@shayanulhaque007]

She looks like an actor too

[@SuperTwilighter101]

Actually he does read her mind. In breaking Dawn at the end of the book she lets him into her mind and it was really sweet to put that at the end of the series instead of jumping straight to him being able to read her mind from the very begining. aAnd he always has to be carefull around her because she is like a soap bubble tohim. BTW i hope this is just having a discusion because i think its really dome for people to start fighting and yelling over simple oppinions. :)

[@akillerkidofcolor]

LOL. There were no spelling mistakes in Twilight. And atop that, she may not write the way you think is appropriate, but her character development is awesome. And that's what made people fall in love. It's not just Twilight, it' s Twilight plus all the other books too. If it was TRULY, and in every way crap it wouldn't be so huge among all age groups. Saying you as far as I'm concerned, the haters and the die hards are obsessive.

[@PetiteTrinket]

My God, people just need to leave her alone. I'm not a fan of the Twilight series, and true, she has many flaws when it comes to storytelling and her craft, but she doesn't deserve all of this hate that everyone's giving her. Because the series is so popular, it's become so easy to bash on Meyer, and although I agree with most everyone's opinions, I don't think Meyer deserves *this*. Just let her live her life and don't be so rude about it.

[@Lidka34]

Her books I read two times. First time I read it quickly because I wonder what happend later. Second time I read slowly enjoy contents, every single word. Its first book witch I don't want to read in my language. Here english is wonderfull.

[@martha368]

UGH! highest rated comments. Please! Stephanie is NOT the worst writer of the 21st century!! Twilight was OK. but have you guys read the host by any chance? Thought not. ITS AMAZING.

[@ZeddicusZulZorrandor]

To those out there who don't like Stephenie, I think you're crazy personally, she has such an open mind and has these wonderful stories that she turns into books. She had written the only books ever, that i have ever read, and i've read many, that have actually sparked some emotion. No other book has been able to do that. Her writing is special in so many ways and she shouldn't change a thing, To all of you out there who say that Twilight is horrible, go and read the books yourselves, Experience

[@BeDaiMang]

A Walk to Remember with a Vampire would be effin awesome hahahha

[@DeathlyDavid]

You prove my point. you're saying that kids now a days are more interested with their emotional changes, not about the emotional changes of others and the problems they face. My parents saw this and at a young age they encouraged me to read and let my imagination run wild. Now instead of kids imagining to be wizards or great kings or walking in the beautiful shire of middle earth (lotr) they dream about being vampires and having sparkly boyfriends. really?

[@FightYourDestiny]

The way she speaks just pisses me off. She acts like she is all high and mighty because she was lucky enough to get her book published. She might be an author, but that does not mean she is a good writer or knows anything about the writing world past her own imagination.

[@Julietdjones]

I never noticed before that Stephenie Meyer has a fang! lol

[@cora1334]

This explains so much

[@Spl4shD4m4ge]

"Did I do any research on vampires? Nope, I just had 'em sparkle and there I had it."

[@handmiadenofgod]

Don't worry, I'm 15 and I noticed that the relationship Bella and Edward shared was extremely unhealthy within a few chapters of their being together. Not all of us are ignorant ;)

[@Elcore]

Today I saw that Simpsons episode where Marge tries to write a novel - reminded me of this. Swim swim swim, thought the whale.

[@sajmeister]

Thank you!!

[@Legba85]

It's called connecting with people. I enjoy talking to people.

[@MissShembre]

I've never ever hit the dislike button. This deserved it. I cringed inwardly when she said she only did research on vampires when Bella did in the book for the sake of seeing what Bella would find. And you shouldn't have so many of your "fans" demanding that you make an alternate ending. I thought the ending was terrible, and I'm entitled to my own opinion, as is everyone else, but you don't want people rewriting a story because it sucks, you want fan-fiction because they liked it.

[@nicolebmoviesFTW2]

Oh, and you saw her signing that autograph? Yeah? She charges fans for autographs. Charming, isn't it?

[@flipflops24]

@LiterallyNoLife Yes. That's me all right. So if you'd like, definitely check out the novel and tell me what you think. I need to get some more exposure which I plan on doing eventually. But I'm doing what I can right now to inform people about it.

[@unrealityproduction]

What you just said...is amazing. We should hang out, because I'm also a writer raging against the masses of terrible literature, ESPECIALLY all of these obscene disgraces against vampires.

[@Gessielli]

i can't believe it's over !

[@40000ss]

I like her because of the way she put's thing's for example she just wrote fan fiction for herself and then posted it for the world like everyone else does these days