Also, dunno if most of you can remember but Bridges of Madison County rocked the world when it was published, people just loved it. It is a tiny little book, full of cliches and ridiculous writing but it touched people.

They are two very very different things - Writing well and telling a good story.

You know I think the difference here is that Stephanie Meyer writes quite simply, with a limited vocab and so it is easy to absorb (I just struggled through Atonement - it hurt to read) so it appeals to readers across the board - 10 - 100...

That doesn't make her a bad writer though... I think it is unfair to compare her to JK Rowling, and I don't believe Meyer was competing with Rowling in the first place. I think Twilight is a great book, even if it would never win the booker prize.

People who jump on the defence and say you aren't a fan of Twilight if you think it is anything less than the greatest book ever written, may not have read much else!! Sorry but I love Twilight, have read all the books and adored the movie (Can't wait for 20th November!!) BUT I know what it is... it is a sweet story that has captured the imagination of so many people around the world. Regardless of how well it has been written, or who says what about it, it is a good story.

That's insane! I've read plenty of books and i still dislike the whole twilight series. personally I love Harry Potter and Rowling is a better writer by a million. But that's a personal opinion. And it is very far from the greatest book ever written. I believe the reason it is so popular is because it is easy reading for those who HAVEN'T read a lot (referring to your statement "uses limited vocab") a genuinely fantastic book is one that uses a lot of vocab and expands the vocab of it's readers. =D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlc-RaWEi-I

OMG SOMEONE IS MAKING FUN OF THE COMMENTS HERE

how dare he insult smeyer like that, stephen king is sooo wrong and twilight is the best book saga EVER!!!!!!!! and now were being made fun of for defending the best author in the wold from this stuupid dbag who cant write any better then smeyer!!!!!! THESE GUYS SUCK SOOOOOOOO BAAAAAAAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOu know, when you type like that you just fuel the Anti's fire.

It was people like you,combined with actual TWILGHT FANS WHO WERE SANE AND ADMITTED TO SOME OF THE BOOKS' FLAWS, (Because they are numerous,) who eventually weaned me off the books. Now I'm a solid Anti. You can blame yourself for failing as a fangirl, kthxbai.

You weren't a true fan in the beginning, if other people got you off them. And do you know why lots of TwiHards have bad English BECAUSE TWILIGHT IS LIKE THE FIRST BOOK THEY'VE EVER READ. Why are you even on a Twilight fan site when you hate it so much?

True fans don't exist. That's called being a mindless drone.

So you're not a fan of anything, then?

Wow. You're My Hero. I've never heard a more true statement.

so, *so* true.

I wonder how King qualifies someone as a good or bad writer. King, what is your criteria? How do you judge? Just curious. Personally I believe anyone who can write a story that can touch so many individuals is a good writer. The elitist attitude is what has turned people off of literature and reading for enjoyment. It is unfortunate that an ego the size of Kings gets in the way of enjoying a book simply for the way it makes you feel. And by the way, I love King's writing as well. Only the reader can judge when a book speaks to oneself.

Are you serious? Seriously? Do you even know who Stephen King is? He has more than enough criteria honey, 70 books, 350 million sold and been on the best seller list more times than Meyer can dream about. And the reason her story has touched so many is that tweeners don't know good writing even if it smacked them in the face. That's what you get in our modern day of lazy education and even lazier kids who don't want to put effort into anything that isn't "shiny".

Her work is mediocre. Mediocre writing, subpar plots and cliche vampires that....sparkle. Trust me, I'd take Salem's Lot over Twinkle Twilight any day.

WHAT exactly are you doing on a Twilight fansite?? and if you had your facts honey although Stephen King has been on the bestseller lists more times than Stephenie Meyer has, that's because he's written more books than her she has actually topped anyone, J.K. Rowling included, in the most booksales ever. I just can't stand people pitting them against each other because I am a solid Stephen King fan, been reading him since grade school, and although I'm disappoint that he made these comments it doesn't stop it me from being a huge fan of his work he is iconic and even Hollywood has turned many of his books into classics

Actually, Harry Potter has sold more copies, about 400 million. In comparison the Twilight series has sole 8 million copies. Math: You fail at it.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I'm guessing you forgot about the bible?

So he's just not allowed to say anything negative? Why are you disappointed? Is it such a big deal, SERIOUSLY, for someone to say he thinks someone else can't write? So say you're in choir, and you say that the girl next to you can't sing well. Should I be disappointed in you for that?

It's unfortunate that you are missing the point entirely.
Firstly, King writes to a completely different base of readers so bringing his stats into this is completely irrelevant.
Secondly, it's not about the quality of writing that's important. It's whether people can connect to the writings on an emotional and psychological level that matters. People enjoy these books because they're interesting, personal, and are relatively easy to relate to. Besides, they're way more realistic than books about a kid who goes to a school to learn magic.
I never felt a personal connection with the first couple of Harry Potters, but I sure as heck did with Twilight.
Lastly, WHO ARE YOU to decide what good writing is? Are you even a tweener anyways?

Firstly MANY people can relate to Harry Potter, including me. because it deals with death, love, personal teen struggles, and choosing what is right and what is easy etc.
Twilight is just as much a fantasy book as HP is.
secondly, i'll admit stephenie's writing is sub-par compared to other writers when first reading i couldnt stand it but loved it anyway b/c of the plot and the suspense, which she is good at.
also, comparing her to J.K. Rowling or King or any other author is stupid. His work is way different and so is J.K.'s They both have a place on a shelf together, except for King cos i dont like horror lol.

Stephenie Meyer's books are for people who struggled reading The Poky Little Puppy.

I agree with you. I've read some King books that were so bad I couldn't finish. But I finished the Twilight series in 3 days - and yes, I ate, slept, cooked and spent time with my sons too. That's absorption. She's not Jane Austen but she knows how to hold a reader's attention.

omg mine is one of the comments on the slide show haha whoever made that is a loser

me and my friend found it most fun to rip apart one of his books that we have! and then we PUT IT ON THE FIRE!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

please go read Fahrenheit 451. immediately.

You do realize he never even said Twilight sucked. He said Stephenie can't write, which I happen to agree with.

i agree with you ! I don't understand why people are being so naive!

Wow. people are being so naive. seriously.
Stephen king didn't say the books were bad. He just said that Stephanie wasn't the best writer.
I absolutely LOVE the twilight books. no joke ive read the whole series including midnight sun in order +10 times. The plot is awesome.
However I kinda agree with King. There are a lot of flaws. Imean some lines from the book look like they could have been written by a sixth grader. I don't think Stephanie is Horrible or anything like THAT. but i think her writing techniques COULD have been better.

twilight is still amazing though(=

Okay, I respect your opinion, but have you read other books?
You know; Bram Stoker *hint, hint*, Mary Shelley, J.K. Rowling, Jodi Piccoult, Charles Dickens, Chalotte Bronte, Edgar Allan Poe, Dean Koontz, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE *HINT HINT*, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and so many other authors out there?
It's an overstatement saying Meyer is the best author in the world. I can admit, she's good, but she's not the next William Shakespeare (who practically set the standards for literature). But I'm not that fond of the Twilight series either. Personally, I'd like a heroine who stands up for herself and who is someone that young women aspire to be and to have a romance that was not solely based on how the other smells or looks.
I love Stephen King, he's not the next William Shakespeare either but I love a lot of his work. It just really grips me and it's just psychologically thrilling because that's how he knows what scares people. He does not just bring it up just because, in my opinion, he uses what he knows scares people the most and incorporates that into something that makes us not want to go near a sewer pipe again or even make fun of the weird chick in school.
I hope you find some other books besides Twilight. Although you love Twilight, there are other books out there and a lot of them are just phenomenal. Please don't bash me, I'm just getting my own opinion across! >.<

WHAT? SMeyer better writer than SK? It's a joke, right? Even the worst SK's book is far better than the entire series of Twilight.
SMeyers best author in the world? Did you smoke pot or something? There are hundreds, thousands, millions and BILLIONS of writters better than SMeyers. That statement just show that you're either a pre-teen or somebody that has readed NOTHING in her all life.
You know who sucks? Edward!...Oh...wait, I forgot, he doesn't suck blood, he's to "adowable", "hawt" and "perfect" to do that even if he's a vampire! FAIL!
English is not my first language, so if my grammar or spelling is terrible...Sorry.

Can't write any better than Stephanie Meyer?
You're kidding, right?

Stephanie Meyer has sold what? 18 million copies of Twilight?

Stephen King has sold over 350 million copies of his books.

Stephanie Meyer sucks compared to King. Plus, don't get so wussy. He pretty much complimented her. he said the writing was bad, but the books served a good purpose. That is good.

Are you insane? Stephanie Meyer is not the best writer in the world. I can name you writers that are better then Meyer are they Mark Twain,Charles Dickinson, William Shakepearse, Emily Dickinson, Virgina Wolf,Sir Arthur Conan Doyle(sherlock Homles),Stephan King and J.K. Rowling

I hope for your sake that y'all are trolling! I'm suspicious of those hideously excessive exclamation marks...

Here's what I think:


He is entitled to his opinion, and frankly, I agree with him. Only on the part that she's not a good writer, not the Harry Potter comparison. Harry Potter is a literary masterpiece and beyond comparison. SM is not a good writer. And this story is not very original at all. To boot, her main character isn't interesting at all and is an idiot. The love story isn't very realistic, I mean why were the two of them drawn together? Other than the fact that Edward couldn't resist her blood. And he's not that interesting either. The only reason I read Twilight is because of Jacob. He is my favorite character and breathes some much needed life into the series. That is the only thing I really think she did well: she created Jacob Black. Bella and Jacob's romance is believable because the progressed from being best friends, which is a very likely situation. Other than that, she hasn't done anything right. Eclipse was painful and Breaking Dawn was excruciating. She destroyed the one character that she got right. What was she thinking?

I like you. You have a leveled head.

im friggin sick of the twilight haters on a freaking twilight website ugh

Quit making stupid comments and getting upset over King's opinions about your precious series then. He doesn't like Meyer's books. Get over it, geez.

I agree. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one :D.

hmm......lets see here....why is there an article about some one critiquing your prescious twilight on a twilight website? most of the haters came because of SK

I am so sick of people comparing Twilight with Harry Potter. Im sorry but there is NO COMPARISON!!! There is such a big difference between the two sagas.

I am so sick of people comparing Twilight with Harry Potter. Im sorry but there is NO COMPARISON!!! There is such a big difference between the two sagas.

I am so sick of people comparing Twilight with Harry Potter. Im sorry but there is NO COMPARISON!!! There is such a big difference between the two sagas.

Of course there's room for comparison! Ugh... let's take two books: Purple Hibiscus and Where Angels Fear To Tread. PH is about a girl called Kambili and her abusive zealot of a father; it is set in Eastern Nigeria at the time of a governmental coup. WAFTT is about a woman who runs away to Italy to marry a dentist's son which causes a scandal amongst her in-laws. It is set in Sawston, England and Monteriano, Italy in the late 1800s/ early 1900s. Despite their seemingly massive differences, these books have a lot in common in terms of the themes of alienation and conflict between cultures.

See how comparison works? Certainly the Harry Potter series and the Twilight travesty are different - but not so much so that they are incomparable. Jesus.

Well, I do not think he can write because he is too detailed and most of his stuff is about crazy clowns or kids getting hit by cars. Then again, he is famous, but has he ever made as much as Stephenie for a movie? No, most of his movies went straight to DVD or TV. The two rare movies that are shown in theaters are about those clowns and squashed children in the middle of the road. He is caught up with himself dissing all these writers, but this is going to fire back at him. I am going to laugh when he is off the bestsellers top five list, oh wait, he already is. Suck on that King. His last name does not serve him justice, in fact, it serves him way to much justice. He is the joker and Meyer is the queen. Well, he sure is funny because his stupid opinion on writing is cracking me up. This is so ironic that more people acknowledge her more then him these days. This proof that Stephenie is more talented then this stuck up dude. Get your nose out of the air.

Well, I do not think he can write because he is too detailed and most of his stuff is about crazy clowns or kids getting hit by cars. Then again, he is famous, but has he ever made as much as Stephenie for a movie? No, most of his movies went straight to DVD or TV. The two rare movies that are shown in theaters are about those clowns and squashed children in the middle of the road. He is caught up with himself dissing all these writers, but this is going to fire back at him. I am going to laugh when he is off the bestsellers top five list, oh wait, he already is. Suck on that King. His last name does not serve him justice, in fact, it serves him way to much justice. He is the joker and Meyer is the queen. Well, he sure is funny because his stupid opinion on writing is cracking me up. This is so ironic that more people acknowledge her more then him these days. This proof that Stephenie is more talented then this stuck up dude. Get your nose out of the air.

You are aware that a 'queen' is a gay man, right?

Well, I do not think he can write because he is too detailed and most of his stuff is about crazy clowns or kids getting hit by cars. Then again, he is famous, but has he ever made as much as Stephenie for a movie? No, most of his movies went straight to DVD or TV. The two rare movies that are shown in theaters are about those clowns and squashed children in the middle of the road. He is caught up with himself dissing all these writers, but this is going to fire back at him. I am going to laugh when he is off the bestsellers top five list, oh wait, he already is. Suck on that King. His last name does not serve him justice, in fact, it serves him way to much justice. He is the joker and Meyer is the queen. Well, he sure is funny because his stupid opinion on writing is cracking me up. This is so ironic that more people acknowledge her more then him these days. This proof that Stephenie is more talented then this stuck up dude. Get your nose out of the air.

umm we are talking about stephen king right. i can name more movies that made it to theaters. the shining, carrie, stand by me, the shawshank redemtion, etc.

twilight is WTFLAZER - Agreed. :)

Melissa, please do your research before you type, mmkay? It's one of SMeyer's numerous writing flaws. And "Meyer is the Queen"? I'd say you're the joker, because you're making me laugh.

I wasn't going to get involved but THIS comment made me snort out loud here honey have a go at these "couple of movies" Mr King has had made- Video Works -

'Salem's Lot (remake)

'Salem's Lot

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Apt Pupil

Carrie

Cat's Eye

Children of the Corn

Christine

Creepshow 2

Creepshow

Cujo

Dark Half, The

Dead Zone, The

Desperation

Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, The

Dolores Claiborne

Dreamcatcher

Firestarter

Golden Years

Graveyard Shift

Green Mile, The

Hearts in Atlantis

IT

Kingdom Hospital

Langoliers, The

Mangler, The

Maximum Overdrive

Misery

Mist, The

Needful Things

Night Flier, The

Nightmares & Dreamscapes

Pet Sematary

Quicksilver Highway

Riding the Bullet

Rose Red

Running Man, The

Secret Window

Shawshank Redemption, The

Shining, The- Kubrick

Shining, The-miniseries

Silver Bullet

Sleepwalkers

Sometimes They Come Back

Stand By Me

Stand, The

Storm of the Century

Thinner

Tommyknockers, The

Trucks

Some you guys make me laugh then I remember that a lot of you are twelve. Yes Meyers' books are good, sometimes the writing falters and personally I think she wrapped it up just a little too neatly made it her own personal happy ending which is an injustice to the reader as it makes you (us) seem stupid, vapid creatures unable to stomach the fact that a Cullen could actually DIE!, Doesn't mean the books didn't mean something to the individual reader though. King is not arrogant or a snob by the way if you were nearly killed would you be able to drag yourself out of bed and go on? Think about that before you fling mud. They are both well deserving of praise but vastly different.

Um, what are you talking about? Stephen King has made WAY more money off of movies than Stephanie Meyer. Why don't you get YOUR nose out of the air and into one of his books? He an actually use descriptive language rather than the same repeated stuff that Meyer uses. And don't say I don't know what I'm talking about because I've read Twilight and I barely made it through without just giving up on it. And I don't think that any author in their right mind would 'diss' Stephen King. His movies normally don't go straight to tv and he actually had to WORK at his novels.

Stephenie Meyer had a dream about vampires and that's how the Twilight Saga began. Do you research! King has made a lot more money than Meyer and I can actually watch the movies his books are made into without wanting to claw my eyes out.

Go read the Shining or Salem's Lot and then come tell me Twilight it better.

Agreed. And how about Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption? Secret Window, Secret Garden? Both great novellas made into hugely successful movies. Either of them alone, I'm sure, could beat out both Twilight movies.

I just don't get why everyone is pissed because he expressed his opinion. To Melissa: Step back and think about how much you are overreacting. It's ridiculous.

If we're talking box office, like the commentor you replied to, you are completely mistaken.
Shawshank Redemption- $28,341,469
The Secret Garden- $31,181,347
The Secret Window- $48,022,900


They don't even amount to how much Twilight made domestically, or even New Moon and it's not even finished in the box office yet.

The only ones that are pissed are the little teeny boppers. The rest of us, the ones who are actually members of this site, could give two sh*ts about his opinion.

S. Meyer pulled me into her world, a lot better than S. King ever did. (and believe me I tried) Then again, I don't like his genre so that's part of the reason.I don't read Twilight for literary purposes, it's for entertainment. My literary reads consist of Emily Bronte, Jane Austen, Pat Frank, and Mark Twain.

It basically boils down to everyone sharing a difference of opinion. So when you're defending people for writing their opinions on here, there's no need to deny others that right. Your comment to Melissa is unnecessary, she's entitled to same treatment. Let's not be bias here.

erm.....two books involved clowns and children getting hit by cars.....IT....and pet sematary.....if you are gonna diss his books, at least get some background info first.

If Stephen King says it, then it is certainly true in my book.

If Stephen King says it, then it is certainly true in my book.

If Stephen King says it, then it is certainly true in my book.

Who cares what Stephen King has to say!!! He is just jealous that he didn't think of the series first. Because of the huge success it's been. I don't even like his books or him for that matter. His writing is sadistic and twisted.

um yeah, ok. have you ever checked out buffy the vampire slayer? because joss did it long before her. if you ask me she just took from the buffy/angel subplot. entirely unoriginal.

I find it hilarious that your name is Carrie and you're dissing Stephen King [go look it up].

His writing is not sadistic. Just because it's a different genre than cliched romance doesn't make it twisted or horrible. I don't think Stephen King has any reason to be jealous of Stephenie Meyer because he's been a much greater success.

Who cares what Stephen King has to say!!! He is just jealous that he didn't think of the series first. Because of the huge success it's been. I don't even like his books or him for that matter. His writing is sadistic and twisted.

Who cares what Stephen King has to say!!! He is just jealous that he didn't think of the series first. Because of the huge success it's been. I don't even like his books or him for that matter. His writing is sadistic and twisted.

OMG!!! stephanie meyer is an amazing writer and i have never heard of any other authors he has mentioned, apart from jk rowling of course

You assume that little known authors are bad ones. SHAME ON YOU!

OMG!!! stephanie meyer is an amazing writer and i have never heard of any other authors he has mentioned, apart from jk rowling of course

who the hell is he to say something like that?

Stephen King

Well, he might be a terrific writer (I have a friend that reads everything he writes) but I don’t like him at all…as a matter of fact I’m not a big fan of horror stories/movies, and I’m very thrill of what Stephanie did with her vampires because she took them out of the darkness to a whole new level that has captivated millions of people around the world.
Obviously, anybody can say whatever they want but the truth is that I’m sick and tired of people criticizing Stephanie…shame on them! She has created a magical and lovely story about love, family, friendship in the middle of that fantastic world of hers that if there were Edwards out there walking on the streets (without been vampires of course) and family members now a day would treat each other with the respect and love that the Cullens do…we would certainly live in a better world.

So, it is everything about taste and in that sense there is no right or wrong…what some people might find interesting and great others don’t and the other way around…..obviously Stephanie has legions of fans in her side to support her work and what better proof of that than the success of the movie that by the way…I don’t remember any really successful movie based on this King’s horror stories. So, stop it OK! And stop the comparison with Harry Potter also….Twilight is a whole new and wonderful world… it has nothing to do with Harry Potter.

Well, he might be a terrific writer (I have a friend that reads everything he writes) but I don’t like him at all…as a matter of fact I’m not a big fan of horror stories/movies, and I’m very thrill of what Stephanie did with her vampires because she took them out of the darkness to a whole new level that has captivated millions of people around the world.
Obviously, anybody can say whatever they want but the truth is that I’m sick and tired of people criticizing Stephanie…shame on them! She has created a magical and lovely story about love, family, friendship in the middle of that fantastic world of hers that if there were Edwards out there walking on the streets (without been vampires of course) and family members now a day would treat each other with the respect and love that the Cullens do…we would certainly live in a better world.

So, it is everything about taste and in that sense there is no right or wrong…what some people might find interesting and great others don’t and the other way around…..obviously Stephanie has legions of fans in her side to support her work and what better proof of that than the success of the movie that by the way…I don’t remember any really successful movie based on this King’s horror stories. So, stop it OK! And stop the comparison with Harry Potter also….Twilight is a whole new and wonderful world… it has nothing to do with Harry Potter.

Well, he might be a terrific writer (I have a friend that reads everything he writes) but I don’t like him at all…as a matter of fact I’m not a big fan of horror stories/movies, and I’m very thrill of what Stephanie did with her vampires because she took them out of the darkness to a whole new level that has captivated millions of people around the world.
Obviously, anybody can say whatever they want but the truth is that I’m sick and tired of people criticizing Stephanie…shame on them! She has created a magical and lovely story about love, family, friendship in the middle of that fantastic world of hers that if there were Edwards out there walking on the streets (without been vampires of course) and family members now a day would treat each other with the respect and love that the Cullens do…we would certainly live in a better world.

So, it is everything about taste and in that sense there is no right or wrong…what some people might find interesting and great others don’t and the other way around…..obviously Stephanie has legions of fans in her side to support her work and what better proof of that than the success of the movie that by the way…I don’t remember any really successful movie based on this King’s horror stories. So, stop it OK! And stop the comparison with Harry Potter also….Twilight is a whole new and wonderful world… it has nothing to do with Harry Potter.

Think about this. Think about it. You go through life criticizing people in one way or another every single day. If you're so mad about people criticizing Stephenie Meyer or comparing the series with the Harry Potter books, you shouldn't be able to live with yourself. IT IS HIS OPINION. HE CAN THINK WHATEVER HE WANTS. Calm down, for goodness's sake, and realize what you are doing.

You do realize that these people haven't been on in close to 9 months right? Also, that they're not even regulars so they will most likely never read your comments?

By the way, people are entitled to their opinions. However, this website is a fan site. It is meant for fans of the series. If you don't like the Twilight series and want to discuss things in that regard, I suggest you go to a discussion board.

both harry potter and twilight are amazing series. but completely different. the only similarity is the size and enthusiasm of the fan bases, which is why people compare them. but i love both equally and think both authors are great.

both harry potter and twilight are amazing series. but completely different. the only similarity is the size and enthusiasm of the fan bases, which is why people compare them. but i love both equally and think both authors are great.

both harry potter and twilight are amazing series. but completely different. the only similarity is the size and enthusiasm of the fan bases, which is why people compare them. but i love both equally and think both authors are great.

I am 33 years old and love Stephenie Meyer. I haven't read anything Steven King wrote in a long long time and have never spent money on his books. I think he is just jealous that Stepenie is selling books and ole Steven King isn't such a big deal anymore.

I am 33 years old and love Stephenie Meyer. I haven't read anything Steven King wrote in a long long time and have never spent money on his books. I think he is just jealous that Stepenie is selling books and ole Steven King isn't such a big deal anymore.

I am 33 years old and love Stephenie Meyer. I haven't read anything Steven King wrote in a long long time and have never spent money on his books. I think he is just jealous that Stepenie is selling books and ole Steven King isn't such a big deal anymore.

To be fair, he has every right to say that, but not because he is a successful author himself but because it is his honest opinion. He doesn't insult Stephenie Meyer really, he just states that he doesn't think that she's a great writer.


In my opinion, I do feel that Stephenie Meyer is good. I don't think she's fantastic because there are very many other books I've read that have wonderful literacy techniques that I don't see in the Twilight Saga. I do agree with him when he talks about why he feels like the book connects to girls, especially teenagers. I mean honestly for me it's almost like a guilty pleasure reading these, everyone wishes for their own Edward or Jacob.. or they can relate to Bella.



I think Stephenie Meyer was brilliant for creating the world of Twilight, she did a wonderful job. You get pulled into another world which is exactly the objective. I feel that Harry Potter should be classified as something else entirely.. in Harry Potter the entire series has you guessing and wondering. Rowling uses tidbits from her first books and finds reasons to explain them in the later ones (Hagrid's motorcycle, for example). Although there is some mild touching on romance in the books, it really wouldn't be classified as such whereas Twilight would.

To be fair, he has every right to say that, but not because he is a successful author himself but because it is his honest opinion. He doesn't insult Stephenie Meyer really, he just states that he doesn't think that she's a great writer.


In my opinion, I do feel that Stephenie Meyer is good. I don't think she's fantastic because there are very many other books I've read that have wonderful literacy techniques that I don't see in the Twilight Saga. I do agree with him when he talks about why he feels like the book connects to girls, especially teenagers. I mean honestly for me it's almost like a guilty pleasure reading these, everyone wishes for their own Edward or Jacob.. or they can relate to Bella.



I think Stephenie Meyer was brilliant for creating the world of Twilight, she did a wonderful job. You get pulled into another world which is exactly the objective. I feel that Harry Potter should be classified as something else entirely.. in Harry Potter the entire series has you guessing and wondering. Rowling uses tidbits from her first books and finds reasons to explain them in the later ones (Hagrid's motorcycle, for example). Although there is some mild touching on romance in the books, it really wouldn't be classified as such whereas Twilight would.

Clearly he has no idea what he's talking about. All his books leave readers wicked confused anyways so what does he know. He clearly is so cocky about himself that he can't see what other writers are talented as well. IF stephanie meyer is such a "terrible" writer than why has she sold so many copies of her books and why have they been turned into movies only to make millions and millions of dollars? hmm.. yeah.. thought so.

"IF stephanie meyer is such a "terrible" writer than why has she sold so many copies of her books and why have they been turned into movies only to make millions and millions of dollars? hmm.. yeah.. thought so."

I do believe the reason for Stephanie Meyer's "success" is called "appealing to the lowest common denominator", in which you write at a low level of quality to catch the attention of readers at lower intelligence levels. Although, in Stephanie Meyer's case, the low writing skill might not be on purpose.

Because Twilight is a sort of soft porn.

BTW, true fact: the best selling movie of all time was a porn flick.

Clearly he has no idea what he's talking about. All his books leave readers wicked confused anyways so what does he know. He clearly is so cocky about himself that he can't see what other writers are talented as well. IF stephanie meyer is such a "terrible" writer than why has she sold so many copies of her books and why have they been turned into movies only to make millions and millions of dollars? hmm.. yeah.. thought so.

Clearly he has no idea what he's talking about. All his books leave readers wicked confused anyways so what does he know. He clearly is so cocky about himself that he can't see what other writers are talented as well. IF stephanie meyer is such a "terrible" writer than why has she sold so many copies of her books and why have they been turned into movies only to make millions and millions of dollars? hmm.. yeah.. thought so.

i agree that jk rowling is more talented. I think that she in fact is more talented than Stephen King or any other writer or Dean Koontz or anyone besides Charles Dickens.
Also, I agree that the success of Stephenie Meyer is the timeless idea of true love in the book; I agree that it could have been written better, with more realism in it for that matter. I found that some scenes she executed perfectly, but that her dialogue left alot to be desired.

BUT i'm not complaining because I LOVE TWILIGHT BOOKS!!!! <3

i agree that jk rowling is more talented. I think that she in fact is more talented than Stephen King or any other writer or Dean Koontz or anyone besides Charles Dickens.
Also, I agree that the success of Stephenie Meyer is the timeless idea of true love in the book; I agree that it could have been written better, with more realism in it for that matter. I found that some scenes she executed perfectly, but that her dialogue left alot to be desired.

BUT i'm not complaining because I LOVE TWILIGHT BOOKS!!!! <3

i agree that jk rowling is more talented. I think that she in fact is more talented than Stephen King or any other writer or Dean Koontz or anyone besides Charles Dickens.
Also, I agree that the success of Stephenie Meyer is the timeless idea of true love in the book; I agree that it could have been written better, with more realism in it for that matter. I found that some scenes she executed perfectly, but that her dialogue left alot to be desired.

BUT i'm not complaining because I LOVE TWILIGHT BOOKS!!!! <3

Did he get hit by a car and get mental after that. well i rest my case

Did he get hit by a car and get mental after that. well i rest my case

http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/03/b...
Look at the poll. I rest my case.

How can Stephen King say she cant write? I havent read any of his books be cause they are all horror type books, who wants to read that? Now im not saying he cant write, cause i dont know. Stephanie Meyer is a great writer in my book. Her story line is only part of it, she puts such great detail in the small details as well as the big ones. Only a good writer could put as much thought and detail into the back stories she comes up with for her other characters. And aparently Mr.King has not been paying much attention to the fan base, which by the way goes from 13 year olds all the way to thier mothers. Also in an interview Stephanie Meyer gave to EW
she said that she may have writen it about teenagers in high school but she did not specificaly write it for that particular age group. I have read her books many times and cant wait for midnight sun to come out so i can read it. And i am totaly excited about twilight and cant wait for new moon to come out . So to Stephen King get you nose out of the air and and stop downing other writers and their stories.

How can Stephen King say she cant write? I havent read any of his books be cause they are all horror type books, who wants to read that? Now im not saying he cant write, cause i dont know. Stephanie Meyer is a great writer in my book. Her story line is only part of it, she puts such great detail in the small details as well as the big ones. Only a good writer could put as much thought and detail into the back stories she comes up with for her other characters. And aparently Mr.King has not been paying much attention to the fan base, which by the way goes from 13 year olds all the way to thier mothers. Also in an interview Stephanie Meyer gave to EW
she said that she may have writen it about teenagers in high school but she did not specificaly write it for that particular age group. I have read her books many times and cant wait for midnight sun to come out so i can read it. And i am totaly excited about twilight and cant wait for new moon to come out . So to Stephen King get you nose out of the air and and stop downing other writers and their stories.

How can Stephen King say she cant write? I havent read any of his books be cause they are all horror type books, who wants to read that? Now im not saying he cant write, cause i dont know. Stephanie Meyer is a great writer in my book. Her story line is only part of it, she puts such great detail in the small details as well as the big ones. Only a good writer could put as much thought and detail into the back stories she comes up with for her other characters. And aparently Mr.King has not been paying much attention to the fan base, which by the way goes from 13 year olds all the way to thier mothers. Also in an interview Stephanie Meyer gave to EW
she said that she may have writen it about teenagers in high school but she did not specificaly write it for that particular age group. I have read her books many times and cant wait for midnight sun to come out so i can read it. And i am totaly excited about twilight and cant wait for new moon to come out . So to Stephen King get you nose out of the air and and stop downing other writers and their stories.

That's a misconception, they're not all horror, he has sci-fi and fantasy, too.

i think its all a matter of opinion. what exactly defines a good writer?? meyers stories appeal to a younger crowd so its not going to be the same as kings books? i think all the series and writers are all different and to say she isnt talented is sort of an unfair statement and just because that stephen king said it doesnt mean a thing its his opinion. they are obviously all succesfull for various reasons. i actually could care less about stephen king but to say he isnt a good writer is wrong but i think his stories are boring .

i think its all a matter of opinion. what exactly defines a good writer?? meyers stories appeal to a younger crowd so its not going to be the same as kings books? i think all the series and writers are all different and to say she isnt talented is sort of an unfair statement and just because that stephen king said it doesnt mean a thing its his opinion. they are obviously all succesfull for various reasons. i actually could care less about stephen king but to say he isnt a good writer is wrong but i think his stories are boring .

I totaly agree with you. Stephen King's writings don't catch my interest. I've tried to read a few of his many books and i can't get through them because he writes without feeling. Stephenie Meyer on the other hand, reading the Twilight saga was like hanging on the edge of a cliff, or like a roller coaster. Her books are packed full of all different emotions and they sucked me in.

I totaly agree with you. Stephen King's writings don't catch my interest. I've tried to read a few of his many books and i can't get through them because he writes without feeling. Stephenie Meyer on the other hand, reading the Twilight saga was like hanging on the edge of a cliff, or like a roller coaster. Her books are packed full of all different emotions and they sucked me in.

I totaly agree with you. Stephen King's writings don't catch my interest. I've tried to read a few of his many books and i can't get through them because he writes without feeling. Stephenie Meyer on the other hand, reading the Twilight saga was like hanging on the edge of a cliff, or like a roller coaster. Her books are packed full of all different emotions and they sucked me in.

stephen king is mad because he isnt a big deal anymore. all his work is about the same thing and only appeals to a small fan base....the twilight series appeals to mainly girls who is half of the population and even guys are becoming interested in it . they probably wont admit it though. however to say that its unrealistic may be a true statement but everyone is entitled to a fantasy of some sort and what more a perfect fantasy.

stephen king is mad because he isnt a big deal anymore. all his work is about the same thing and only appeals to a small fan base....the twilight series appeals to mainly girls who is half of the population and even guys are becoming interested in it . they probably wont admit it though. however to say that its unrealistic may be a true statement but everyone is entitled to a fantasy of some sort and what more a perfect fantasy.

stephen king is mad because he isnt a big deal anymore. all his work is about the same thing and only appeals to a small fan base....the twilight series appeals to mainly girls who is half of the population and even guys are becoming interested in it . they probably wont admit it though. however to say that its unrealistic may be a true statement but everyone is entitled to a fantasy of some sort and what more a perfect fantasy.

i think is nose hairs are starting to seep into is brain matter!!!!

i think is nose hairs are starting to seep into is brain matter!!!!

i think is nose hairs are starting to seep into is brain matter!!!!

I am completely disappointed that he would say that about Stephanie Meyer. I am a huge fan of Stephen King how has read 90% of what he has published. But these comments, even though they were his opinion, were completely unnecessary. I never dreamed that I would even like the Twilight sage, but it turned out that I loved it and have read all four twice now, and considering reading them again. Can’t say I was please with the movie, but I will buy it when it comes out on DVD and will go see New Moon. I am also a fan of James Patterson. I also loved the Harry Potter series. Each person has there own unique writing style. And each person has there own type of writing that they like to read. There has to be variety or we would all be reading the same thing and the authors would be out of business.

I am completely disappointed that he would say that about Stephanie Meyer. I am a huge fan of Stephen King how has read 90% of what he has published. But these comments, even though they were his opinion, were completely unnecessary. I never dreamed that I would even like the Twilight sage, but it turned out that I loved it and have read all four twice now, and considering reading them again. Can’t say I was please with the movie, but I will buy it when it comes out on DVD and will go see New Moon. I am also a fan of James Patterson. I also loved the Harry Potter series. Each person has there own unique writing style. And each person has there own type of writing that they like to read. There has to be variety or we would all be reading the same thing and the authors would be out of business.

I am completely disappointed that he would say that about Stephanie Meyer. I am a huge fan of Stephen King how has read 90% of what he has published. But these comments, even though they were his opinion, were completely unnecessary. I never dreamed that I would even like the Twilight sage, but it turned out that I loved it and have read all four twice now, and considering reading them again. Can’t say I was please with the movie, but I will buy it when it comes out on DVD and will go see New Moon. I am also a fan of James Patterson. I also loved the Harry Potter series. Each person has there own unique writing style. And each person has there own type of writing that they like to read. There has to be variety or we would all be reading the same thing and the authors would be out of business.

what his problem is, SM didn't created this crazed world, like something he would write. So of course hes going to diss it because 1.) He didn't write it. 2.) Its not up to his maniac standards.
& Instead of her taking the book into some fantasy land, she put this in reality. So he finds it horrid.



& Of course he has a right to say what he wants. But its just idiotic.

what his problem is, SM didn't created this crazed world, like something he would write. So of course hes going to diss it because 1.) He didn't write it. 2.) Its not up to his maniac standards.
& Instead of her taking the book into some fantasy land, she put this in reality. So he finds it horrid.



& Of course he has a write to say what he wants. But its just idiotic.

what his problem is, SM didn't created this crazed world, like something he would write. So of course hes going to diss it because 1.) He didn't write it. 2.) Its not up to his maniac standards.
& Instead of her taking the book into some fantasy land, she put this in reality. So he finds it horrid.



& Of course he has a right to say what he wants. But its just idiotic.

what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stephenie meyer is an amazinggg writer!!!!! who does this guy think he is???

what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stephenie meyer is an amazinggg writer!!!!! who does this guy think he is???

uhm, he is ste[hen king, who has sold a hell of a lot more stuff than she has.


not to mention almost every one of his books are movies XP

what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stephenie meyer is an amazinggg writer!!!!! who does this guy think he is???

my mum just said that stephen king is a weird writer! lol

my mum just said that stephen king is a weird writer! lol

my mum just said that stephen king is a weird writer! lol

well i personally believe that the twilight series has been the best books i have read in years. i have never read anything by stephen king and dont think i will ever want to. and o even compare the writing styles of stepenie meyer to jk rowling is quite insane. they are 2 totally different styles books and ideas. thats what makes reading more interesting the different styles that people use to write.


man its just rediculous for him to go publicly and say such a thing. yes its his opinion but it makes me think he is just trying to get attention because he is a has-ben!

well i personally believe that the twilight series has been the best books i have read in years. i have never read anything by stephen king and dont think i will ever want to. and o even compare the writing styles of stepenie meyer to jk rowling is quite insane. they are 2 totally different styles books and ideas. thats what makes reading more interesting the different styles that people use to write.


man its just rediculous for him to go publicly and say such a thing. yes its his opinion but it makes me think he is just trying to get attention because he is a has-ben!

well i personally believe that the twilight series has been the best books i have read in years. i have never read anything by stephen king and dont think i will ever want to. and o even compare the writing styles of stepenie meyer to jk rowling is quite insane. they are 2 totally different styles books and ideas. thats what makes reading more interesting the different styles that people use to write.


man its just rediculous for him to go publicly and say such a thing. yes its his opinion but it makes me think he is just trying to get attention because he is a has-ben!

I'm not saying SM can't write....she is good, but because writing styles vary between writers it's hard to say who is the best and who isn't. Stephen King is a great writer in his own way and JK Rowling, and J.R.R Tolkein etc. etc. If everybody wrote the same way it'd be a pretty boring world. I mean, who wants to read the same time of writing over and over again regardless of the story.
Anyway I guess what I'm saying is that SM must be doing something right beyond the story to keep people coming back to read the books. I mean if they were terribly written I don't think I could have gotten through the story. But the writing and the plot worked together and well....Twilight = love

I'm not saying SM can't write....she is good, but because writing styles vary between writers it's hard to say who is the best and who isn't. Stephen King is a great writer in his own way and JK Rowling, and J.R.R Tolkein etc. etc. If everybody wrote the same way it'd be a pretty boring world. I mean, who wants to read the same time of writing over and over again regardless of the story.
Anyway I guess what I'm saying is that SM must be doing something right beyond the story to keep people coming back to read the books. I mean if they were terribly written I don't think I could have gotten through the story. But the writing and the plot worked together and well....Twilight = love

I'm not saying SM can't write....she is good, but because writing styles vary between writers it's hard to say who is the best and who isn't. Stephen King is a great writer in his own way and JK Rowling, and J.R.R Tolkein etc. etc. If everybody wrote the same way it'd be a pretty boring world. I mean, who wants to read the same time of writing over and over again regardless of the story.
Anyway I guess what I'm saying is that SM must be doing something right beyond the story to keep people coming back to read the books. I mean if they were terribly written I don't think I could have gotten through the story. But the writing and the plot worked together and well....Twilight = love

annoyin man. she's got more succes than him - then isn't it a bit random that he suddenly feel like sayin she's an awefull writer?
and how would you define a terrific writer? a terrific writer is someone who can catch the readers interest and got a lot of readers, is it not? well, that's how you would descripe stephenie meyer, right? she's got a fanatic fanscare, so there must be something about her writing, that's good. or else there wouldn't be soo gard damn many screaming fans. i mean, how many hits on one of stephen kings books? how many on, well whatever random book by her? who's got most succes? who's best? well, probably the one with most succes.





and who is he to decide, anyway?

annoyin man. she's got more succes than him - then isn't it a bit random that he suddenly feel like sayin she's an awefull writer?
and how would you define a terrific writer? a terrific writer is someone who can catch the readers interest and got a lot of readers, is it not? well, that's how you would descripe stephenie meyer, right? she's got a fanatic fanscare, so there must be something about her writing, that's good. or else there wouldn't be soo gard damn many screaming fans. i mean, how many hits on one of stephen kings books? how many on, well whatever random book by her? who's got most succes? who's best? well, probably the one with most succes.





and who is he to decide, anyway?

annoyin man. she's got more succes than him - then isn't it a bit random that he suddenly feel like sayin she's an awefull writer?
and how would you define a terrific writer? a terrific writer is someone who can catch the readers interest and got a lot of readers, is it not? well, that's how you would descripe stephenie meyer, right? she's got a fanatic fanscare, so there must be something about her writing, that's good. or else there wouldn't be soo gard damn many screaming fans. i mean, how many hits on one of stephen kings books? how many on, well whatever random book by her? who's got most succes? who's best? well, probably the one with most succes.





and who is he to decide, anyway?

You're right, the one who has the most success is the better writer. Stephen King. You might want to check your facts before you start making statements like these.

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I feel that Stephanie Meyer is a great author and her books do not only reach teenage girls but women and males of all ages. It's a saga that can penetrate the hearts of a wide ranged audience, and only a talented author could accomplish this task.

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I feel that Stephanie Meyer is a great author and her books do not only reach teenage girls but women and males of all ages. It's a saga that can penetrate the hearts of a wide ranged audience, and only a talented author could accomplish this task.

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I feel that Stephanie Meyer is a great author and her books do not only reach teenage girls but women and males of all ages. It's a saga that can penetrate the hearts of a wide ranged audience, and only a talented author could accomplish this task.

he's just jealous that's all.. hahahaha poor mr. stephen king..

he's just jealous that's all.. hahahaha poor mr. stephen king..

he's just jealous that's all.. hahahaha poor mr. stephen king..

Of course! He's jealous of Meyer's 18 million sold books! His 350 million sold books, six Bram Stoker Awards, six Horror Guild Awards, five Locus Awards, and three World Fantasy Awards look pitiful in comparison!

There are more awards, I just didn't feel like writing all of them.

King is just an idiotic old dude that is too wrapped up in his horror stories to see any good writing these days. meyer is wayy good she can relate vampires to real life and doesnt it make you hide under your pillow at night cuz u were afraid of a flippin book!

King is just an idiotic old dude that is too wrapped up in his horror stories to see any good writing these days. meyer is wayy good she can relate vampires to real life and doesnt it make you hide under your pillow at night cuz u were afraid of a flippin book!

King is just an idiotic old dude that is too wrapped up in his horror stories to see any good writing these days. meyer is wayy good she can relate vampires to real life and doesnt it make you hide under your pillow at night cuz u were afraid of a flippin book!

waht?
how can he say that she isnt a talented writer? I read a lot and her books are EASILY the best i've read in a while, i do agree about Jodi Picoult and JK rowling are both very good too but he's not.

his books kinda scare me a little

sometimes - when i can fallow and understand what he's saying

waht?
how can he say that she isnt a talented writer? I read a lot and her books are EASILY the best i've read in a while, i do agree about Jodi Picoult and JK rowling are both very good too but he's not.

his books kinda scare me a little

sometimes - when i can fallow and understand what he's saying

waht?
how can he say that she isnt a talented writer? I read a lot and her books are EASILY the best i've read in a while, i do agree about Jodi Picoult and JK rowling are both very good too but he's not.

his books kinda scare me a little

sometimes - when i can fallow and understand what he's saying

I totally agree with you...and who pushed a stick up his ass? he asks like he invented literature or something..news flash! dont hate because the only people who read your books are over 40....

I totally agree with you...and who pushed a stick up his ass? he asks like he invented literature or something..news flash! dont hate because the only people who read your books are over 40....

I totally agree with you...and who pushed a stick up his ass? he asks like he invented literature or something..news flash! dont hate because the only people who read your books are over 40....

ive got a crap on deck that can choke a donkay!

ive got a crap on deck that can choke a donkay!

ive got a crap on deck that can choke a donkay!

it is the jelousy bug he he he sucks SOO bad dont worry peoplez he needs 2 go to a mental hospital cause he is the on who cant write 4 S***!!!! he he he

it is the jelousy bug he he he sucks SOO bad dont worry peoplez he needs 2 go to a mental hospital cause he is the on who cant write 4 S***!!!! he he he

it is the jelousy bug he he he sucks SOO bad dont worry peoplez he needs 2 go to a mental hospital cause he is the on who cant write 4 S***!!!! he he he

HONESTLY I HAVE NEVER LIKE ANYTHING HE RELLY EVER WROTE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT HIM. FROM A PERSONAL READING EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK IN MY 26 YEARS AND AFTER I SAW THE MOVIE WAS GLUED I READ ALL 4 BOOKS IN LESS THEN A WEEK. I FOUND MYSELF SAYING "OK AFTER THIS CHAPTER I WILL GO TO SLEEP" BUT TOWARD THE END OF THAT CHAPTER I WAS LIKE "CRAP OK AFTER THE NEXT CHAPTER" I KEPT ME REALED IN, EVEN SOME OF THE BOREING PARTS, YOU WANT TO GET THROUGH IT JUST TO GET TO THE GREAT PARTS. I SEE SOME JEALOUSY!! I MEAN REALLY ALL HIS CRAP IS DUMB, "FOG" SEROUISLY IF THE BOOK WAS HALF AS BAD AS THE MOVIE THEN MY POINT. TWILIGHT IS NOT SCARY AND NOT A TEEN MOVIE, OR BOOK. ITS ABOUT TODAYS REALITY WITH A FANTASY TWIST. HOW COULD THAT NOT BE INTRESTING? S. KING SHOULD TAKE SOME POINTERS FROM SM!!!!!

HONESTLY I HAVE NEVER LIKE ANYTHING HE RELLY EVER WROTE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT HIM. FROM A PERSONAL READING EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK IN MY 26 YEARS AND AFTER I SAW THE MOVIE WAS GLUED I READ ALL 4 BOOKS IN LESS THEN A WEEK. I FOUND MYSELF SAYING "OK AFTER THIS CHAPTER I WILL GO TO SLEEP" BUT TOWARD THE END OF THAT CHAPTER I WAS LIKE "CRAP OK AFTER THE NEXT CHAPTER" I KEPT ME REALED IN, EVEN SOME OF THE BOREING PARTS, YOU WANT TO GET THROUGH IT JUST TO GET TO THE GREAT PARTS. I SEE SOME JEALOUSY!! I MEAN REALLY ALL HIS CRAP IS DUMB, "FOG" SEROUISLY IF THE BOOK WAS HALF AS BAD AS THE MOVIE THEN MY POINT. TWILIGHT IS NOT SCARY AND NOT A TEEN MOVIE, OR BOOK. ITS ABOUT TODAYS REALITY WITH A FANTASY TWIST. HOW COULD THAT NOT BE INTRESTING? S. KING SHOULD TAKE SOME POINTERS FROM SM!!!!!

HONESTLY I HAVE NEVER LIKE ANYTHING HE RELLY EVER WROTE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT HIM. FROM A PERSONAL READING EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK IN MY 26 YEARS AND AFTER I SAW THE MOVIE WAS GLUED I READ ALL 4 BOOKS IN LESS THEN A WEEK. I FOUND MYSELF SAYING "OK AFTER THIS CHAPTER I WILL GO TO SLEEP" BUT TOWARD THE END OF THAT CHAPTER I WAS LIKE "CRAP OK AFTER THE NEXT CHAPTER" I KEPT ME REALED IN, EVEN SOME OF THE BOREING PARTS, YOU WANT TO GET THROUGH IT JUST TO GET TO THE GREAT PARTS. I SEE SOME JEALOUSY!! I MEAN REALLY ALL HIS CRAP IS DUMB, "FOG" SEROUISLY IF THE BOOK WAS HALF AS BAD AS THE MOVIE THEN MY POINT. TWILIGHT IS NOT SCARY AND NOT A TEEN MOVIE, OR BOOK. ITS ABOUT TODAYS REALITY WITH A FANTASY TWIST. HOW COULD THAT NOT BE INTRESTING? S. KING SHOULD TAKE SOME POINTERS FROM SM!!!!!

I agree! Just bc they share a fan base doesn't mean they are the same and can be compared. Both are great on their own and entirely different from each other.

I agree! Just bc they share a fan base doesn't mean they are the same and can be compared. Both are great on their own and entirely different from each other.

I agree! Just bc they share a fan base doesn't mean they are the same and can be compared. Both are great on their own and entirely different from each other.

me too! how could he compare twilight to harry!!!!!!edward vs. harry let the battle start now!!!!!!!!! i vote edward to win!!!!!

me too! how could he compare twilight to harry!!!!!!edward vs. harry let the battle start now!!!!!!!!! i vote edward to win!!!!!

me too! how could he compare twilight to harry!!!!!!edward vs. harry let the battle start now!!!!!!!!! i vote edward to win!!!!!

STOP COMPARING THE TWO PLEASE PEOPLE WE ALL WHICH IS THE BETTER........TWILIGHT FANS FOR EVER!

STOP COMPARING THE TWO PLEASE PEOPLE WE ALL WHICH IS THE BETTER........TWILIGHT FANS FOR EVER!

STOP COMPARING THE TWO PLEASE PEOPLE WE ALL WHICH IS THE BETTER........TWILIGHT FANS FOR EVER!

So true

So true

So true

OH MY EDWARD!!!! I'M SOOOOOO PISSED THAT KING JUST SAID THAT!!! WHAT A BIG A-HOLE... C'MON WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE HATING ON SOMETHING THAT IS BEING SO SUCCESSFUL AND HUGE WORLDWIDE? YES, I SAID WORDLWIDE MR. KING!! STEPHENIE MAY NOT BE THE GREATEST WRITER BUT SHE'S JUST GETTING STARTED AND I'M THANKFUL THAT SHE WROTE THESE BEAUTIFUL BOOKS B/C NOW THEY ARE MY TREASURE AS WELL AS THEY ARE 4 MANY OTHER FANS OUT THERE... GEEZZ JUST STOP HATING MR. KING THAT UR NOT GETTING THE CREDIT NOR THE ADMIRATION THAT BEAUTIFUL MRS. MEYER IS GETTING... I LOVE YOU STEPHENIE... UR THE GREATEST AND WE ALL FREAKEN-LY, EDWARD-LY, LOVE YOU =]

OH MY EDWARD!!!! I'M SOOOOOO PISSED THAT KING JUST SAID THAT!!! WHAT A BIG A-HOLE... C'MON WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE HATING ON SOMETHING THAT IS BEING SO SUCCESSFUL AND HUGE WORLDWIDE? YES, I SAID WORDLWIDE MR. KING!! STEPHENIE MAY NOT BE THE GREATEST WRITER BUT SHE'S JUST GETTING STARTED AND I'M THANKFUL THAT SHE WROTE THESE BEAUTIFUL BOOKS B/C NOW THEY ARE MY TREASURE AS WELL AS THEY ARE 4 MANY OTHER FANS OUT THERE... GEEZZ JUST STOP HATING MR. KING THAT UR NOT GETTING THE CREDIT NOR THE ADMIRATION THAT BEAUTIFUL MRS. MEYER IS GETTING... I LOVE YOU STEPHENIE... UR THE GREATEST AND WE ALL FREAKEN-LY, EDWARD-LY, LOVE YOU =]

OH MY EDWARD!!!! I'M SOOOOOO PISSED THAT KING JUST SAID THAT!!! WHAT A BIG A-HOLE... C'MON WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE HATING ON SOMETHING THAT IS BEING SO SUCCESSFUL AND HUGE WORLDWIDE? YES, I SAID WORDLWIDE MR. KING!! STEPHENIE MAY NOT BE THE GREATEST WRITER BUT SHE'S JUST GETTING STARTED AND I'M THANKFUL THAT SHE WROTE THESE BEAUTIFUL BOOKS B/C NOW THEY ARE MY TREASURE AS WELL AS THEY ARE 4 MANY OTHER FANS OUT THERE... GEEZZ JUST STOP HATING MR. KING THAT UR NOT GETTING THE CREDIT NOR THE ADMIRATION THAT BEAUTIFUL MRS. MEYER IS GETTING... I LOVE YOU STEPHENIE... UR THE GREATEST AND WE ALL FREAKEN-LY, EDWARD-LY, LOVE YOU =]

woop woop it snowed yesterday!

woop woop it snowed yesterday!

woop woop it snowed yesterday!

I am so sick of people comparing Twilight with Harry Potter. Im sorry but there is NO COMPARISON!!! There is such a big difference between the two sagas.

I totally agree with you...and who pushed a stick up his ass? he asks like he invented literature or something..news flash! dont hate because the only people who read your books are over 40....

I agree! Just bc they share a fan base doesn't mean they are the same and can be compared. Both are great on their own and entirely different from each other.

me too! how could he compare twilight to harry!!!!!!edward vs. harry let the battle start now!!!!!!!!! i vote edward to win!!!!!

woop woop it snowed yesterday!

Harry Potter and Twilight are completly different ... there is no comparison on that level. Also twilight is aimed slightly older.. TWILIGHT rocks :)

dang i live in chander arizona it never snows here haha

Hey I live in Chandler, too. We should go see twilight some time!

im sry but no thank you. you havent been incredibly nice.

Hold up...what?! wh-...uh wow. Do you realise how incredibly brainless you sound? You're like something from one of The King's books! Christ! Get a life will you?
They're fictional characters okay? F-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-L They do not exist, no super 'roided vampire is going to show up and sweep you off your feet. Have some perspective okay? There are far more pressing matters in the world (which King's books do address!!) And you are stuck in a little "OMG EDWRD's SO SMEXY" world.
Put your book down. Get some help. Wake up. Simple.

I love you!!!

Um yes and your cat and kid coming back from the dead is a real life pressing issue? or wait wasnt it the green glowing thing in your back yard? or wait maybe it was the clown coming to snatch you and your friends up? Yeah before you make a comment like that make sure you understand all of his work and not the most recent. King started out as a horror novelist. That is were he made his name.

He didn't compare the books. He compared the authors and the writing quality which doesn't necessarily have to do with the story line.
He's one of the most respected authors of the past few decades. People want his opinion on books. Someone obviously asked him these questions. The problem with (many) Twilight fans is that they think it's the best piece of literature out there and it's not. It's a just story.
Also, he criticized her writing. That doesn't mean he hates her or the books. Honestly, as an author, Meyer should read criticisms of her books and use them to make her future books better.

I agree with what you're saying, but his criticism wasn't constructive. If that's the case then J Simpson should be thanking the tabloids for criticizing her weight. He offered nothing that would make her writing better, he just compared the two authors and simply said one was good and one was bad. He then went on to call out other authors making him sound like a bitter old man (haha). I agree constructive criticism is necessary to better her writing, but to say she can't write worth a darn isn't it.

Perhaps he would, but that wasn't what he was asked, I will admit. He probably would offer constructive criticism if asked, but most fans wouldn't like that either because whenever I do it they jump down my throat. Smeyer wouldn't even read it, I'd wager. He was asked his opinion, and he gave it. Now, if he lied and said everyone was wonderful, then that would be a problem. But he gave his opinion and backed it up. Not very specifically, but he didn't just say, "I don't like so-and-so. The end."

i kinda agree with you...okay plp plzz dont kill me, Twilight isnt the best piece of literature out there and her writing(in comparison with some of the the best authors in history) needs a little work, as in, she could BE and GET better. but for me, i dont pay much attention to the writing. its all about the story, and i rather read twilight than any other literature master piece anytime because thats the kind of thing i enjoy reading, plus i think that story is clever. anyhow, harry potter and twilight are very different things.the guy is just answering a question according to his expertise.

i agree. but i kinda want to point out, as a avid reader, i do like her books but they kinda drag... its the way she writes and how she has to explain everything, sometimes i just want her to be like GET TO THE POINT!! but i do love her books. they are a good read, but i also like steven king. i dont think there is a "best writer ever".

I also agree w/ you on King's criticism of Meyer's writing and not the actual story. His opinion was asked and he gave it, period. However, when I initially read this story, I too felt that this was just a bitter writer lashing out at the instant success of a new writer....Meyer's first ever try at professionally writing turns to movie deals and box office success, who would have ever guessed that would happen??? Maybe King gave a better literary criticism of Meyer than what the journalist wanted to include...igniting the Twilight fanbase a little more. We may all be suckers.

its true. her story had much more potential besides the he's so beautiful drab that conitued in every book. i dont think she fully realised the story herself and what she had going. also the jacob aspect was so caddy i couldnt almost finish the series.

I THINK THIS GUY IS NUTS. First of all, he looks weird. Second of all, HARRY POTTER AND TWILIGHT ARE NOTHING LIKE--STOP COMPARING THEM! Also, STEPHENIE MEYER IS AN AMAZING WRITER SO THIS GUY CAN GO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!

Obviously a lesson well gleaned from Twilight. If someone is not drop-dead gorgeous, they are worth nothing.

Touche. XD

nice reasoning: "first of all, he looks weird."

...that just depreciated the point of your entire message. or the point you were trying to make. sorry, sweetie. you fail.

he is entitled to his opinion. he has had more success than she will ever have. i'm a fan of her too, but it's true.

And Stephanie Meyer doesn't look weird?

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO JEALOUSY THAT A WOMAN IS HAVING THIS MUCH SUCCESS AND THAT HIS IS OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT.

MAYBE EVEN MORE SUCCESS THAN HE DID IN HIS HAYDAY SINCE TWILIGHT SERIES DOESN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.

JUST JEALOUSY,...
1. HE HAD SUCCESSFUL BOOKS, SO DOES MEYERS AND MAKING MORE MONEY

2. WHOSE BOOKS HAVE REIGNED IN THE TOP SELLING LISTS LONGER THAN ANY OTHER.... MEYER'S, UNLIKE HIS

3. HIS BOOKS WERE MADE INTO MOVIES BUT MOSTLY MADE FOR TV AND MEYERS BOOKS ARE BEING MADE INTO MOVIES FOR THE BIG SCREEN AND MAKING CRAZY MONEY

4.HIS BOOOKS NEVER GOT THIS MUCH PUBLICITY AS MEYERS' IS

5. NOBODY EVER MADE ANY FAN COLLECTOR MERCHANDISE FOR HIS STUFF AS MUCH AS THERE IS FOR MEYER'S BOOKS

6. WHO HAS MORE WEBSITES, BLOGS, FORUMS, ETC. BASED ON THE POPULARITY OF THEIR BOOKS...MEYERS.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JEALOUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND HE IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE BEING IGNORED AND TRYING TO GET IN THIS SPOTLIGHT..... PITIFULLY ASKING "HEY REMEMBER ME, LOOK AT ME,LOOK AT ME"
PITIFUL, HE JUST DROVE POSSIBLY MANY FANS OR POSSIBLE FANS AWAY FROM HIS STUFF FOR BEING SO DISRESPECTFUL.

I FOR ONE KIND OF ENJOY(ED) HIS STUFF AND HAD NO ILL THOUGHTS TOWARD HIM UNTIL NOW, AND NOW I FEEL THE INCLINATION TO STAY AWAY FROM WHATEVER HAS TO DO WITH HIM. FUNNY HOW HATIN' ON SOMEONE WORKS TO THEIR DISADVANTAGE!

you are confusing quanity with quality.

oh, and thanks for capslock rape. It just makes you look so intelligent.

LOL!!! <- oh look more capslock just for you), and your choice of words, meaningless off subject comments, and because someone doesn't share your thoughts makes you intelligent?

TOUCHY AREN'T WE? <- here's more for you since you did thank me for it and you might need more...umm what you call it???

Retard is retarded.

Oh, TED, please endow us with more of your wisdom! You don't sound like a hypocrite at all!

"and because someone doesn't share your thoughts makes you intelligent?"

LOL WUT. Says the person who claims their opinions are facts.

hehehe..... awesome.

...not TED, crispin.

btw TED (caps...really?) your entire message is full of flaws.

1. king has sold more books and has made more money than meyers ever will because of the percentage he gets from all his adapted works.

2. although meyer has the best selling book among the two, she has sold only 40 million books sold worldwide, where king can boast 300 million.

3. oh, so false! he has had some television series and afew of his big screen movies have been redone for the small screen, but the number is in no way compareable to the success he had in the theatres. to name a few: shawshank redemption, misery, the green mile, carrie, 1408, stand by me, the secret window, hearts is atlantis, children of the corn, christine, dreamcatcher, needfull things, the stand, IT....do i need to go on? all big screen adaptations of his books and there are several more.

and i think i should mention the fact that shawshank, misery, the green mile and carrie all got oscar nods, and misery took the best actress award. something i don't see happening for twilight.

5. over the 40 + years he has been writting you really think she's got him beat? do some fact checking before you go ranting.

6. 9/10 normal, everyday people will hear the word 'twilight' and know whats going on. ask the same people unpropted who stephanie meyer is and 4/10 will know she wrote the books. i'm not talking about teenagers, i mean every age group as a whole.

fact is, you can't make that claim. twilight has only been around for a very short time. it is a flash in the pan compared to his catalogue.

10/10 people know who king is, what he looks like and can name at least five of his works. that is a fact.

you are just another example of an uberfan taking things way out of proportion. the guy had an opinion. he made a point, her writting is lacking in many areas but he doesn't condemn her success. relax kid, there are bigger things in this world than a few books and a movie.

also, learn how to take it as well as dish it out. when you lash out in capslock it makes you look like a goober.

peace.

here!!!here!!!
awesome

Exactly he seems to be slamming on another author's quality because of the quantity

At this point she might have more quantity despite the quality than any other author whose books go by way of hollywood and beyond the bookstore and beyond the U.S.

so what if it isn't exactly classical lit that meyer's has written but sure enough it will be remembered through history to the chagrin of lit critics or not right along with all other succesful authors.

This much fame and controversary that is certainly not going unnoticed is bound to g down in literary history or pop culture.

I mean look at us here debating contoversy after controversy. Has any other literary work gone through this!!!!???

Ever heard of a book called 'Pamela'? It practically created a new genre on it's own (epistolary style- written in letter format), and was one of the most successful novels of it's time- people went into debt to buy their own copies. It caused a fire storm of controversy, because the working class heroine marries an upper class man. It was held up as an example, mercilessly condemned, admired, and ridiculed. People either loved it or hated it: one way or another, it was popular.

Who has heard of it nowadays, besides English majors specializing in British literature? 'Twilight' is very poorly written: it's full of typos, grammatically incorrect sentences, and purple prose. It has about the same dramatic pacing as bridge construction, and has very little in the way of a plot. There's no two ways around it- Stephenie Meyer needs a real editor who will tell her when things are bad. Because an awful lot is bad.

This isn't even getting into all the toxic messages in the books, like suicide being romantic, obsession being love, and stalking being sweet. Add that to grown men falling in love with little girls, abuse spawning instant "true love", and all the female characters but one being weak-willed milksops who cling to their men come hell or high water (or invasion of privacy, blatant disrespect, kidnapping, stealing, assaulting, and mutilating).

Stephenie Meyer isn't just a bad writer, she writes about bad things. The sad part is, she doesn't seem to realize these awful things are anything but wonderful. I think it's about time someone took her down a peg- she's been saying that her series is better than anything Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, or the Bronte sisters wrote, and has even been comparing herself to Shakespeare. Frankly, the woman is full of herself, and it's great that a respected author isn't putting up with her shenanigans.

kendo, that is the perfect example of what this whole Twilight phenomenon is like. It's only a big deal cause it's in the here and now. We forget that there were huge moments like this in history, because those fads came and went.

Bravo, Kendo! Great Comment. You hit the nail right on the head. Stephanie Meyer is a bad writer, AND the messages in her works are pure poison. The initial seed of the idea, a vampire being able to choose not to eat people, was a good one, but then S.M. went and ruined the whole thing.

P.S. By the way, the fact that she is, or claims to be a Mormon has nothing to do with the way she writes. Most Mormons I know are disgusted with her stories.

Capslocking an entire post is just plain annoying, but sorry for jumping the gun on your intelligence.
Putting the point of Smeyer having more merchandise for her books isn't a comparable point though, since her and SK aren't in the same market (though, having a Pennywise doll and a killer ghost car would be cool).As for the movies, let's not get ahead of ourselves yet. SMeyer has had only one movie so far, and yes, NM and Eclipse will have theirs, but not yet. SK has more theatrical movies under his belt. As for the marketing, SMeyer has the advantage of being in the internet era. Word of mouth is spread faster and to more people than SK had even 15 years ago. That's why Twilight is so successful, not to mention that it IS a marketable medium, unlike SK whose books are more adult and deal with horror,something that even today isn't that popular (there are exceptions of course). Yet, SK will be remembered for those strange, twisted books and some of the finest movies to come out in the 20th century. We will have to see is SMeyer's success can hold up ten years from now.

Stephen King has sold 350 million copies of his books, so I doubt he's "jealous" because of her sales numbers. That's absurd. And crap literature is not "remembered" in literature courses... it's remembered for its social impact maybe, but not for its quality.

And sweetheart, Twilight is a fad. It's not the first fad nor will it be the last. You need to stop thinking it's the Bible.

D: I'm blinded by caps rape!
And him giving an opinion doesn't make his works any less magnificent.

LOL, because The Shining, Carrie, Stand by Me, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Green Mile weren't movies for the big screen and didn't make crazy money. King has had more major motion pictures made from his books than Stephenie Meyer has (or likely will ever have) books. Stephen King is not and never will be jealous of Stephenie Meyer.

HINT: The Shawshank Redeption, The Shining, The Green Mile, Carrie... oh, and 1408 if you would rather talk about something more recent. *wink*

"3. HIS BOOKS WERE MADE INTO MOVIES BUT MOSTLY MADE FOR TV AND MEYERS BOOKS ARE BEING MADE INTO MOVIES FOR THE BIG SCREEN AND MAKING CRAZY MONEY

4.HIS BOOOKS NEVER GOT THIS MUCH PUBLICITY AS MEYERS' IS"

Um, you're kind of wrong.

3. Dolores Claiborne, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption (Oscar Nominated), Cujo, Pet Semetary, Dreamcatcher, Hearts in Atlantis, The Shining (the Kubrick one) and I'm probably forgetting a couple.

4. His Dark Tower trilogy got just as much publicity when he finished it about 4 years ago. and it has tons of merchandise and also a graphic novel about it now.

Google, learn it please.

I'm over 40? Crap, I thought I was 16. Damn I was off big-time. =/

And as for "he asks (I'm guessing you meant *acts*) like he invented literature", you obviously don't know who he is. He's practically renowned as one of, if not THE, greatest authors out there. He may not have invented literature, but he's damn well good enough to judge a book.

And even so, why the Hell does it matter to you? You're mad 'cause he has an opinion? Umm....news flash! What you JUST SAID was an opinion. Go be mad at yourself now.

Mmmm I remember I was 12 when I read Carrie and loved it. I am 21 now and am still reading Stephen King. Mmm curiously I am not over 40 yet.

His opinion was asked for. And he gave it.
Also, I've read almost all of King's books and I'm nowhere near 40.

same started reading SK in sixth grade

I'm 15 and love his books.
Kthxbai

im 14 and i enjoy them greatly infact i have a tad of an obbsession sorry :]
hes legendary :D

hahahahahahahahahah i laugh at u, i was 11 when i read IT, and harry potter is a thousand times better, it's not even meh fave book but it was briliantly writen. meyer is a horible author,

btw, what do u think bram stoker would think of what meyers has done to his genre, THEY DONT F***ING SPARKLE!!,
oh yeah and i did read twilight, the first seven chapters then i went 2 a corner and felt like killing myself

Honey. Clearly you weren't paying attention to the interview. He never stated that he hated the books. His comments were directed towards her writing skills, which are admittedly lax. If you looked at the article, he talks about how there is not a definite correlation between good writing technique and success as a writer.

Anyone with at least average intelligence - and who is not kidding themselves - would graciously admit that Stephenie's talent as a writer is more to do with her characters appealing to a specific audience and less to do with her technical writing skills.

I personally enjoyed the books very much. I found Stephenie to be an evocative writer, particularly with regard to the teen angst element of the saga. There were parts that I found unnecessary, and seemed to play to much upon the whimsy of a romantic; but overall the story that she presented trumped the need for infallible technique. [Well, for this vampire buff it did.]

I also enjoy Stephen King's books, and his writing skill is far above Stephenie Meyer's, as is JK Rowling's. Having published 70 odd books would make him more qualified to judge writing skill than the average person; just as having a Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature would. He has spent more time perfecting his own writing technique than Stephenie has.

Perhaps if you spent some time reading books written by some truly amazing authors, you would see his comment for what it really was too. Try some JRR Tolkien if you're intelligent enough to stick with it.

I'm a fourteen-year-old girl and I read Stephen King novels.

Also, it's not like appealing to an older audience is a bad thing. Do you really think King was trying to appeal to Meyers demographic of teenaged girls when he wrote his books? Are teenagers somehow better than your average forty-year-olds in your opinion?

STOP COMPARING THE TWO PLEASE PEOPLE WE ALL WHICH IS THE BETTER........TWILIGHT FANS FOR EVER!

i think you mean "TWILIGHT FANS FOREVER....OR UNTIL THE NEXT BIG THING HITS AND I FORGET THAT TWILIGHT WAS EVER MORE THAN A TIME OF DAY!"

I agree with you completely! Sure they're both fantasy but there are so many different fantasy stories out there. Whenever someone asks me if i like twilight or harry potter better i say they're not comparable. They're about two totally different things.

The above cartoon of the stick figure on the computer is hilarious!!!!!!!

Yes, there really is no comparison. Twilight sucks. HP doesn't.

Then why the hell are you on this site?!

i liked harry poter when i was like 10! i am now like 18!
plus harry poter dragged on in the end the 1st 3 books were fine and then it became dursleys, travel,hogwarts,sport, trouble, wheyhey harry beat voldermort AGAIN!! it became predicatble.
in new moon you wernt expecting edward to leave, yea the book has flaws ALL books do!!
sk has a right to voice his professional opinion but its about time people stopped comparing sm an jkr as they are two completly diferent genres (except myths)

SO TRUE! They are only getting compared b/c of the huge impact they've had on teenagers. JKR and SMeyer are two completely different people, therefore, so are their writing styles. GET OVER COMPARING!

I mean seriously, I am getting tired of people saying Stephenie Meyer a bad author. First of all, what you like is subjective, so to say I READ the books, but I didn't like them is one thing, but to say I hate those books and to have never read them is another. Also I think if you can get millions of young teens, and adults reading, then i think you are a freakin awesome author. Honestly i have read several of Stephen Kings books, and I dont enjoy them, but atleast i give them a chance.


Message to Stephenie, Write what you like, cause obviously it works!!!

I mean seriously, I am getting tired of people saying Stephenie Meyer a bad author. First of all, what you like is subjective, so to say I READ the books, but I didn't like them is one thing, but to say I hate those books and to have never read them is another. Also I think if you can get millions of young teens, and adults reading, then i think you are a freakin awesome author. Honestly i have read several of Stephen Kings books, and I dont enjoy them, but atleast i give them a chance.


Message to Stephenie, Write what you like, cause obviously it works!!!

go away u r not a true twilighter if u say that!!!!! are u agreing with him?! he is dissin us girl!

go away u r not a true twilighter if u say that!!!!! are u agreing with him?! he is dissin us girl!

go away u r not a true twilighter if u say that!!!!! are u agreing with him?! he is dissin us girl!

Well, I do not think he can write because he is too detailed and most of his stuff is about crazy clowns or kids getting hit by cars. Then again, he is famous, but has he ever made as much as Stephenie for a movie? No, most of his movies went straight to DVD or TV. The two rare movies that are shown in theaters are about those clowns and squashed children in the middle of the road. He is caught up with himself dissing all these writers, but this is going to fire back at him. I am going to laugh when he is off the bestsellers top five list, oh wait, he already is. Suck on that King. His last name does not serve him justice, in fact, it serves him way to much justice. He is the joker and Meyer is the queen. Well, he sure is funny because his stupid opinion on writing is cracking me up. This is so ironic that more people acknowledge her more then him these days. This proof that Stephenie is more talented then this stuck up dude. Get your nose out of the air.

Actually, a bunch of the books and short stories Stephen has written that became movies were released in theaters. The Green Mile. He wrote that. The Shawshank Redemption. He wrote that. Carrie. He wrote that one too. Oh and all three were nominated for Oscars. Check your facts out before you bash on him.

let's mot forget the shining... one of the best books out there as well as one of the best movies...

Well, I do love IT, but his books are only horror, there is a difference between sci-fi and horror. His work is only famous because he made some of his first books into a movie. Twilight had more fans then he did before the movie was made. The Oscars have nothing to do with Stephen King, all the movies they choose are really bad. He says we love these books because they mention sex, no we love them because it is an adventurous love story. Maybe he should check his facts also?

Idiot. He doesn't write only horror; have you heard of, say, The Dark Tower series, an epic fantasy? Check for facts before you make a fool of yourself in defense of a bad author.

Wow!!!! Did you really just say that? Please, please tell me that you are not saying Stephen King is only popular now because he made it big with his first few pieces. That was at one time an enormous misconception; however, King wrote four novels under the pen name of Backman. Readers were sworming for this new writer and devouring each letter until they registered how much he reminded them of King and flipped. Most of King's fans took up the defensive and faught saying that Backman was stealing King's works. If nothing else, that prooved it was his style and writing that they loved not just his name.
Secondly, it is a little slow to compare King to Meyer right now. King has done many many pieces and Meyer has four, technically one if you consider the fact that Twilight is the head of a saga and that they are not four completely seperate standng books. Meyer may or may not amount to what King is but only time will tell. For all we know she could be the next Lewis or Tolkein or she could be a one (or four) hit wonder and fade back into oblivian like so many authors do.
Thirdly, He is not bashing the books. Did you read the entire comment before throwing a tantrum. I mean really, and this goes for all of you that keep saying he is jealous or whatever. He backs his comment by saying that the reason he compares Rowling and Meyer is because, while the books are different, they address relatively the same audience. The person that said Twilight is meant for the older individuals, did you read the last three books in the series of Potter, They were meant to grow with their audience and did so very nicely. As a result, they merger directly with the base for the twilight saga. That makes his comparison a valid consideration.
Fourthly, and this continues to the jealousy claimers, HE DISSES HIMSELF TOO!!!! He takes care to acknoledge that he enjoys a different generation than we do. The whole point of mentioning his mother was to say that the generation before him would probably argue that he couldn't write and yet he still had success. So maybe, just maybe, she could be a good writer and just not to his generational taste. His going on to mention other authors was just to further his initial point of it depends on who you ask.
Next, He isn't insulting the readers of the saga. He is saying that based on the facts he listed, she has some qualities as a writer that are worth being considered. If anything you could take it as a glint that he still may respect her as an author, if not as one he would enjoy. Really, does anyone look at the statement rationally or even bother to read it straight through to the end before flying off the handle.
I am a big fan of King and I enjoyed Meyer a good deal. Some say that she gets too depictive, but I enjoy the analyzing of characters so that fact was actually to my likeing. No two authors are the exact same and no two readers are going to view her the same way. The greats are not determined by who sold the most or made the biggest names. They are determined by what stands firm over time. I mean really, I can't read more than five pages of Dickens 50 page Christmas Carol without needing someone to cmack me in the head to wake up. But the meaning behind the writing and its ability to remain relavent through the generations makes it a classic. He gave his opinion just as any human has the right to do. Are you going to stand there and sream foul play just because the words are coming from a fellow writer and not a common reader. And its not that he says we love the books for being about sex. He's saying that he appreciates she was able to address the topic that because more and more prevalent to teen girls in such a way that it doesn't become a porn novel. At least thats how I took it. In closing, please take the whole piece into consideration, not just what you want to use to fuel an arguement, look at the facts first, yelling at people just because they don't agree (even if it is just in cap locks on a computer) is ignorant and mean, excuse my horrible spelling and remember that it is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all ability to doubt it. And oh yeah, i'm two weeks into being 21 not 40 for those of you that claim the old age fan base for King and I only picked him up because I got sick of a large number of my friends discussion his books and not having a clue what they were talking about. Actually, my sister in law never shutting up about them is the only reason I read the twilight saga, so I guess the two have more in common than even I thought lol :) - pieces with your reeces and GB -

Bachman. Richard Bachman :)

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Get your facts straight before you talk trash sweetheart.

I laughed hard at that claim too. And besides, 'Salem's Lot' is ten times the movie Twilight was, much less the vampires themselves.

Salem's Lot vampires are, you know, terrifying. Instead of sparkly.

again. the first four sentances you typed are entirely false. do you think any of steph's books will get oscar nods for their screen adaptations? because at least four of his did. and one won.

relax.

You're trying to defend Stephenie Meyer by saying he's too detailed?

Again obvious fangirl who is so narrow minded she can't get HER nose out of the air.

Nice one.

King's to detailed...? Look at Twilight. It would be half the size if it wasn't describing Edward. King has gotten alot of movies to the big screen and are wayy better than Twilight. And you call King cocky? SMeyers think she is better than Shakesphere! If you don't call that cocky, then you're blind.

Ok sorry, while I agree most of the way, I have to object to one thing. I wouldn't say that Kings movies have all been better. I forone HATED (ment for emphasis not yelling) the Mist. The story is one of my favorites though and I felt that they butchered my favorite parts, mostly the ending. Though you could be right on the same note because the inaccuracies are the reason I didn't like such films. On the other end of things, Stand By Me is my all time favorite and this is coming from a movie addict. I have almost 300 in my possesion and I've probably watched thousands. Stand By Me has never fallen off the top seat. So maybe you're right. sorry I'm rambling I'll go now ; ) - piecies with your reeces and GB -

hey, what's the interview or transcript or whatever that mentions her saying she's better than Shakespeare?????
i can't find it anywhere and i'm curios to see how she worded it

TWILIGHT vs HARRY POTTER LET ME THINK .............TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love robert pattinson!!!!

TWILIGHT vs HARRY POTTER LET ME THINK .............TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love robert pattinson!!!!

screw you king she is a way better author then you she is at least on the top seller list you havent been there for a while have you and just to say i think she is a wonderful writter the series is great and just to say can anyone say......................jealous...........lol cause i can and thats what king is soo just be quiet and talk when another one of your books becomes a big success like twilight was and there.......thats all i have to say............sorry for the rant lol lmao

screw you king she is a way better author then you she is at least on the top seller list you havent been there for a while have you and just to say i think she is a wonderful writter the series is great and just to say can anyone say......................jealous...........lol cause i can and thats what king is soo just be quiet and talk when another one of your books becomes a big success like twilight was and there.......thats all i have to say............sorry for the rant lol lmao

If Stephen King says it, then it is certainly true in my book.

go away u r not a true twilighter if u say that!!!!! are u agreing with him?! he is dissin us girl!

Ouch? I am very glad i stay away from this fanbase. I love twilight, but yes, i do believe the writing is not that good (especially when compared to King). It has nothing to do with 'dissin', its just a statement. Even if the writing is not that amazing, the series itself is.

i actually agree i really like twilight books but they are full of typos... and the writing is ment for teens... i'm a bit older myself and one of the only ones among my friend group who even have heard or read about twilight before the movie came out... the movie is a big deal and the books too in their own category and meyer is a good writer not ecxellent like king.. sorry but it's true... everyone just needs to chill cause king really has the right to have an opinion..

Thank you! You took the words out of my mouth. People can have their own opinions. And just because King does not like the way the series was written, doesn't mean he is 'jealous' because 'he didnt think of it first'. This 'jealous' matter me confuses me to no end.

Off topic but you know the way you type and your attitude? Yeah that's the tone and grammar we use to mock the crazy fangirls (NOT Courtney. She's a sane fan that the haters love) so you just kinda proved that the rabid fans are illiterate idiots. Again, nice one.

i agree... yes i am a true twilighter... he was just being asked his opinion... I love all his books and short stories he is one of my favorite authors....

what are you some stephen king worshipper? if stephen king says, "Jump off a building." would you do it?

Certainly not! I 'worship' H.P. Lovecraft, mind you. I just happen to like quite a few of King's books and i agree with what was said. Don't get your panties in a bunch, now.

im' thinkin if smeyer told you to jump you would do it without question.

calm. down. remember, opinions are good things.

Honestly, as much as I love LOVE LOVE Twilight (Im reading breaking dawn for time number 6!!! in two months!) the books aren't written the best. I love them for the story and I love them because I can get lost in the world that is Edward and Bella. I love them because they are 'fluff' books. They don't take a lot to get through or to understand. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT THOUGH. I don't think it's the jealously bug. King will always be more well know and more successful than Meyer. Period.

Honestly, as much as I love LOVE LOVE Twilight (Im reading breaking dawn for time number 6!!! in two months!) the books aren't written the best. I love them for the story and I love them because I can get lost in the world that is Edward and Bella. I love them because they are 'fluff' books. They don't take a lot to get through or to understand. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT THOUGH. I don't think it's the jealously bug. King will always be more well know and more successful than Meyer. Period.

u go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

u go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The picture says it all for me tbh.

The picture says it all for me tbh.

STEPHEN LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING:.........YOUR BOOKS SU*CKKKKKKKKKKK!!


I THINK HE IS JUST JEALOUS, HE WANTS PUBLICITY.



STEPHENIE IS NOT A BAD WRITER, HER BOOKS ARE ONLY EASY TO READ. IN MY POINT OF VIEW IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW YOU WRITE, ITS MORE IMPORTANT TO HAVE A GOOD STORY,WHICH THIS MAN DOESN'T HAVE :P



GEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZ HERE I HAVE ANOTHER REASON TO DISLIKE THIS MAN.

STEPHEN LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING:.........YOUR BOOKS SU*CKKKKKKKKKKK!!


I THINK HE IS JUST JEALOUS, HE WANTS PUBLICITY.



STEPHENIE IS NOT A BAD WRITER, HER BOOKS ARE ONLY EASY TO READ. IN MY POINT OF VIEW IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW YOU WRITE, ITS MORE IMPORTANT TO HAVE A GOOD STORY,WHICH THIS MAN DOESN'T HAVE :P



GEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZ HERE I HAVE ANOTHER REASON TO DISLIKE THIS MAN.

Who cares what Stephen King has to say!!! He is just jealous that he didn't think of the series first. Because of the huge success it's been. I don't even like his books or him for that matter. His writing is sadistic and twisted.

I totaly agree with you. Stephen King's writings don't catch my interest. I've tried to read a few of his many books and i can't get through them because he writes without feeling. Stephenie Meyer on the other hand, reading the Twilight saga was like hanging on the edge of a cliff, or like a roller coaster. Her books are packed full of all different emotions and they sucked me in.

Grrr... that the whole point though. I'm mildly off topic here but still. Carrie, beautiful job placing defenition to an author you don't like. The fact his works are so sadistic and twisted is one the things that makes them so great. They are written without feeling, they are written to play on our most basic instincts and fears. His writing shows us a side of ourselves that we'd probably rather not face. I for one was dumb enough to read the mist in the middle of a nasty storm at 1 in the morning and nearly skipped classes the next day because I was too freaked to go outside and had nightmares of killer spiders for about a month. Meyers just emits a different emotion and set of feelings. New Moon was one of the few books that almost got me fo cry from the pain Bella felt in regards to Edward. - piecies with your reeces and GB -

Read Dan Brown. You will LOVE him...

Epic adventure, non-stop action and emotion, masterful characterization, magnificent use of literary devices such as foreshadowing and symbolism, realistic relationships, and well-thought out plot with spine-tingling endings. Meyer and Brown got it going on!

Yeah, if you love Meyer, you'll love Dan Brown!

No doubt. No. Doubt.

So true

What is the hell is there about Meyer's work to be jealous of? King made millions writing books with ideas and plots that are actually original.

Meyer? She's just a woman who had a hawt dream about a sexy guy and decided to slap him and a self insert of herself into a crappy novel with a mediocre plot.

killer clowns aren't original, but mutant killer half-vampires are. : ) go renesmee!

Dhampirs are not original at all. There have been legends about them around for much longer than there have been clowns to have legends about killer clowns. There's nothing original at all in Stephenie Meyer's books, beyond the fact that she can't keep a single line of mythology straight. That, and the fact that she fails at science so hard it can make one's head spin. Everything in her stories is deriative and bastardized.
Her ideas for wars between vampires and werewolves? Done.
Her idea for a half-vampire child? Done.
Her idea for insanely beautiful vampires? Done.
Her idea for a teenage girl falling in love with a vampire? Done.
Her idea for vampires that suck animal blood instead of human, because they have massive guilt complexes about being murderers? Done.
Her idea for vampires with super-special powers and almost no weaknesses? Done.
Her idea for vampires who aren't destroyed in the sunlight? Done.

What has she done that's original, besides make a ridiculous explanation for why her vampires are glittery? After all, if they're rock-solid, they should be unable to move, and should also always be slightly cooler than room temperature, not ice cold.

and who's the best Dhampir of them all??? Vampire Hunter D!!

Haha, your name is 'Carrie'. XD

You obviously have no idea who you're talking about when you say he's 'just jealous'. Do you have any idea as to the extent of his fame and fortune he's amassed over the years? Why would he be 'jealous' of a no talent hack?

OMG!!! stephanie meyer is an amazing writer and i have never heard of any other authors he has mentioned, apart from jk rowling of course

Give me a moment to stare at you wondering where you get your delusions from. I wouldn't call her amazing. Not yet anyway. This was only her first taste of published writing and she says herself that she hadn't expected it to get picked up. She is a toddler in the world of writing, just begining to walk without falling down every five minutes. Rowling has had seven, well at least eight now, books to develope her skills and pass into elementary school where as King is like a senior in high school or a freshman in college and the greats like Shakes, have graduated with their masters in hand. few authors reach that point of skills and notation. Also, he mentions several other authors in this quote (praising several) alone. so how can you say Rowlings is the only other author he comments on? For someone defending an author, you sure don't read very well. - pieces with your reeces and GB -

you cant even start to compare the 2. there is no longer a reason to read harry potter because npw there is twilight but i mean really come on you cant try to tell me that stephenie isnt a good writter if she wasnt why have i read all the books like 6 times?

you cant even start to compare the 2. there is no longer a reason to read harry potter because npw there is twilight but i mean really come on you cant try to tell me that stephenie isnt a good writter if she wasnt why have i read all the books like 6 times?

I agree with you completely! Sure they're both fantasy but there are so many different fantasy stories out there. Whenever someone asks me if i like twilight or harry potter better i say they're not comparable. They're about two totally different things.

I agree with you completely! Sure they're both fantasy but there are so many different fantasy stories out there. Whenever someone asks me if i like twilight or harry potter better i say they're not comparable. They're about two totally different things.

I agree with you completely! Sure they're both fantasy but there are so many different fantasy stories out there. Whenever someone asks me if i like twilight or harry potter better i say they're not comparable. They're about two totally different things.

who the hell is he to say something like that?

A very famous author. People who aren't fans of the book are told that they can't criticize it because we've never written bestselling novels. Lo and behold, here is a bestselling novelist telling you that he doesn't like her writing. He's being honest about it. However, that doesn't seem to be enough to criticize a book either. Make up your minds, Twilighters.

What is the hell is there about Meyer's work to be jealous of? King made millions writing books with ideas and plots that are actually original.


Meyer? She's just a woman who had a hawt dream about a sexy guy and decided to slap him and a self insert of herself into a crappy novel with a mediocre plot.

What is the hell is there about Meyer's work to be jealous of? King made millions writing books with ideas and plots that are actually original.


Meyer? She's just a woman who had a hawt dream about a sexy guy and decided to slap him and a self insert of herself into a crappy novel with a mediocre plot.

What is the hell is there about Meyer's work to be jealous of? King made millions writing books with ideas and plots that are actually original.


Meyer? She's just a woman who had a hawt dream about a sexy guy and decided to slap him and a self insert of herself into a crappy novel with a mediocre plot.

Stephenie Meyer is a brilliant storyteller, but not a good writer. I'm not saying she didn't do a good job with TWILIGHT, obviously she's doing something right. As I stated, she's a good storyteller, but not writer. If you bother looking up any of the "complex" words she uses, you'll find most of them are out of context or don't make sense altogether. In addition to that, she'll take a bigger word and use it several times close together and then one never sees it again. She seems like a "thesuarus writer". It's purely a surface story too, something Meyer has admitted to. Well written works have depth and meaning behind the story. There's no depth, no symbolism, nothing.


Don't get me wrong, it is VERY entertaining, even King agreed to that in so many words, but her writing could've been better. Anyone will agree TWILIGHT was a successful novel, but numbers don't equate the quality of a book. Besides, a lot of twilighters often say how it's the first book they ever enjoyed so, frankly, if TWILIGHT is the only book a person read they wouldn't have much to compare it to.



Also, who is Edward outside of loving Bella and being a good looking gentleman who wrote one song for her? He had more of a personality in the first one, but in the next three he's always obsessed with her safety. He lost his sense of humor. The characters don't have very much depth outside of their "love" for each other. Who is Bella outside of loving Edward? She's stubborn and likes reading, but what about her personality? What are her goals in life?



Stephenie Meyer also contradicts herself a lot and the last book was full of weakly constructed back-stories. A good writer will have a story outlined from beginning to end and will use something called foreshadowing. Meyer seems to make her story up as she goes along. When asked if she would change anything about TWILIGHT she said herself that she wishes it would've been better written.

Stephenie Meyer is a brilliant storyteller, but not a good writer. I'm not saying she didn't do a good job with TWILIGHT, obviously she's doing something right. As I stated, she's a good storyteller, but not writer. If you bother looking up any of the "complex" words she uses, you'll find most of them are out of context or don't make sense altogether. In addition to that, she'll take a bigger word and use it several times close together and then one never sees it again. She seems like a "thesuarus writer". It's purely a surface story too, something Meyer has admitted to. Well written works have depth and meaning behind the story. There's no depth, no symbolism, nothing.


Don't get me wrong, it is VERY entertaining, even King agreed to that in so many words, but her writing could've been better. Anyone will agree TWILIGHT was a successful novel, but numbers don't equate the quality of a book. Besides, a lot of twilighters often say how it's the first book they ever enjoyed so, frankly, if TWILIGHT is the only book a person read they wouldn't have much to compare it to.



Also, who is Edward outside of loving Bella and being a good looking gentleman who wrote one song for her? He had more of a personality in the first one, but in the next three he's always obsessed with her safety. He lost his sense of humor. The characters don't have very much depth outside of their "love" for each other. Who is Bella outside of loving Edward? She's stubborn and likes reading, but what about her personality? What are her goals in life?



Stephenie Meyer also contradicts herself a lot and the last book was full of weakly constructed back-stories. A good writer will have a story outlined from beginning to end and will use something called foreshadowing. Meyer seems to make her story up as she goes along. When asked if she would change anything about TWILIGHT she said herself that she wishes it would've been better written.

Sorry, I don't care how much anyone loves Twilight, Stephen King is a great author.
As far as I'm concered, he can say whatever he wants about anyone.

Sorry, I don't care how much anyone loves Twilight, Stephen King is a great author.
As far as I'm concered, he can say whatever he wants about anyone.

Well, he might be a terrific writer (I have a friend that reads everything he writes) but I don’t like him at all…as a matter of fact I’m not a big fan of horror stories/movies, and I’m very thrill of what Stephanie did with her vampires because she took them out of the darkness to a whole new level that has captivated millions of people around the world.
Obviously, anybody can say whatever they want but the truth is that I’m sick and tired of people criticizing Stephanie…shame on them! She has created a magical and lovely story about love, family, friendship in the middle of that fantastic world of hers that if there were Edwards out there walking on the streets (without been vampires of course) and family members now a day would treat each other with the respect and love that the Cullens do…we would certainly live in a better world.
So, it is everything about taste and in that sense there is no right or wrong…what some people might find interesting and great others don’t and the other way around…..obviously Stephanie has legions of fans in her side to support her work and what better proof of that than the success of the movie that by the way…I don’t remember any really successful movie based on this King’s horror stories. So, stop it OK! And stop the comparison with Harry Potter also….Twilight is a whole new and wonderful world… it has nothing to do with Harry Potter.

Stephenie tok vampires in to the light?
Anne Rice is kida: Mother of the modern vampires

I hate to burst your bubble deary, but thats part of the point of good writing. It inspires people to take another look and to question themselves and the things around them. To simply say we should be inspired or not and keep our mouths shut does nothing. It is an American Constitutional right to argue our beliefs and one that we seem to be forgetting. King has reasserted my respect for being willing to speak an opinion that may not be popular and if you really think that your view is the only valid one then you are diluted, arragant or ignorant, (I'm not sure which is worse in this case) and have missed the point of the books that you just described completely. - pieces with your reeces and GB -

both harry potter and twilight are amazing series. but completely different. the only similarity is the size and enthusiasm of the fan bases, which is why people compare them. but i love both equally and think both authors are great.

I am 33 years old and love Stephenie Meyer. I haven't read anything Steven King wrote in a long long time and have never spent money on his books. I think he is just jealous that Stepenie is selling books and ole Steven King isn't such a big deal anymore.

Uh, no. Because everyone, EVERYONE, like him or not, knows who Stephen King is. Stephenie Meyer? Eh, not so much. So yeah, I'd say that King is a pretty damn "big deal."

Especially considering that he has made millions of dollars writing books (good books, unlike Meyer) and making movies. I don't care what Meyer does, she will never ever ever ever EVER be as famous, as rich, or as good as Stephen King.

Also, saying that you're 33 and like her isn't some badge of honor. It's embarassing.

*stamps comment*
FAIL.

I love him. He's absolutely right.

I love him. He's absolutely right.

To be fair, he has every right to say that, but not because he is a successful author himself but because it is his honest opinion. He doesn't insult Stephenie Meyer really, he just states that he doesn't think that she's a great writer.

In my opinion, I do feel that Stephenie Meyer is good. I don't think she's fantastic because there are very many other books I've read that have wonderful literacy techniques that I don't see in the Twilight Saga. I do agree with him when he talks about why he feels like the book connects to girls, especially teenagers. I mean honestly for me it's almost like a guilty pleasure reading these, everyone wishes for their own Edward or Jacob.. or they can relate to Bella.

I think Stephenie Meyer was brilliant for creating the world of Twilight, she did a wonderful job. You get pulled into another world which is exactly the objective. I feel that Harry Potter should be classified as something else entirely.. in Harry Potter the entire series has you guessing and wondering. Rowling uses tidbits from her first books and finds reasons to explain them in the later ones (Hagrid's motorcycle, for example). Although there is some mild touching on romance in the books, it really wouldn't be classified as such whereas Twilight would.

I was going to post a message, but you took the words right out of my mouth. I have read each of the 4 books in the saga twice. More time than I have ever spent on any other books. Not because it is a literary masterpiece, but because it sucks you into another world and is quite romantic and heart wrenching. I am a 29 year old married mother of 2 preschoolers and a nursing student. I sometimes welcome getting sucked into a fantasy. Although I don't completely agree with King, he does have a point .

Twilight was the first book that EVER reeled me in. I've read Stephen King's Desperation and well quite frankly it bored me. It was all about a f***ing crazy-ass cop that lived in an old mining town and it was just screwed up. SK SUCKS!!!! I never want to read his books again. And also I didn't get what he was talking about half the time in that book. I had to re-read the chapters before I finally got it. The surprizing thing is that I'm a HUGE fan of horror stuff. Twilight kept me reading without skipping a beat. I agree with NATALIE I also found myself saying that I'd stop reading after two chapters and then I would keep going from there, I lost sleep because of these books. I LOVE these books so much that I've read them about five or six times and I'm re-reading New Moon again. I just love how Stephenie created a book that I can actually READ without having to re-read a whole chapter just to get it (UNLIKE SK'S BOOKS!) and my mother (she's a lot like me. Loves horror stuff and she's a really tough women.) even said that SK's stuff sucked. She hasn't read Twilight...yet...I'm gonna make her someday... :D. But anyway, back to the subject...Stephen King just is--in my opinion--jealus and a stuck-up creep that doesn't appreciate good liturature that has wonderful feelings. His books don't have the kind of romance I'm looking for (Twilight Romance is what I call it... :D). And he says that Twilight is ONLY for teenage girls? Umm excuse me dumb ass, but either you're not acknoledging that guys also like Twilight or you're calling guy Twilighters, like my brother, girls! So if I were you Stephen King, I would shut the hell up! Okay...I think I've made myself clear... until someone else pisses me off, talk to ya people later! :D :P

Twilight was the first book that EVER reeled me in. I've read Stephen King's Desperation and well quite frankly it bored me. It was all about a f***ing crazy-ass cop that lived in an old mining town and it was just screwed up. SK SUCKS!!!! I never want to read his books again. And also I didn't get what he was talking about half the time in that book. I had to re-read the chapters before I finally got it. The surprizing thing is that I'm a HUGE fan of horror stuff. Twilight kept me reading without skipping a beat. I agree with NATALIE I also found myself saying that I'd stop reading after two chapters and then I would keep going from there, I lost sleep because of these books. I LOVE these books so much that I've read them about five or six times and I'm re-reading New Moon again. I just love how Stephenie created a book that I can actually READ without having to re-read a whole chapter just to get it (UNLIKE SK'S BOOKS!) and my mother (she's a lot like me. Loves horror stuff and she's a really tough women.) even said that SK's stuff sucked. She hasn't read Twilight...yet...I'm gonna make her someday... :D. But anyway, back to the subject...Stephen King just is--in my opinion--jealus and a stuck-up creep that doesn't appreciate good liturature that has wonderful feelings. His books don't have the kind of romance I'm looking for (Twilight Romance is what I call it... :D). And he says that Twilight is ONLY for teenage girls? Umm excuse me dumb ass, but either you're not acknoledging that guys also like Twilight or you're calling guy Twilighters, like my brother, girls! So if I were you Stephen King, I would shut the hell up! Okay...I think I've made myself clear... until someone else pisses me off, talk to ya people later! :D :P

He didn't compare the books. He compared the authors and the writing quality which doesn't necessarily have to do with the story line.
He's one of the most respected authors of the past few decades. People want his opinion on books. Someone obviously asked him these questions. The problem with (many) Twilight fans is that they think it's the best piece of literature out there and it's not. It's a just story.

Also, he criticized her writing. That doesn't mean he hates her or the books. Honestly, as an author, Meyer should read criticisms of her books and use them to make her future books better.

He didn't compare the books. He compared the authors and the writing quality which doesn't necessarily have to do with the story line.
He's one of the most respected authors of the past few decades. People want his opinion on books. Someone obviously asked him these questions. The problem with (many) Twilight fans is that they think it's the best piece of literature out there and it's not. It's a just story.

Also, he criticized her writing. That doesn't mean he hates her or the books. Honestly, as an author, Meyer should read criticisms of her books and use them to make her future books better.

He didn't compare the books. He compared the authors and the writing quality which doesn't necessarily have to do with the story line.
He's one of the most respected authors of the past few decades. People want his opinion on books. Someone obviously asked him these questions. The problem with (many) Twilight fans is that they think it's the best piece of literature out there and it's not. It's a just story.

Also, he criticized her writing. That doesn't mean he hates her or the books. Honestly, as an author, Meyer should read criticisms of her books and use them to make her future books better.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!


Most people here are idiots, but you shine above the rest.



King is not jealous believe me, he is a proper writer who deserves his success. He is known and respected in most countries while the Twilight craze is centred mainly in the US.



It doesn't matter how you write...if your a writer? That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I shouldn't even have to explain this one. Meyer is the one without the good story here. Vampire/Human romance is a dead pony that's been continually beaten over the years, she's introduced nothing new or interesting. King is a true innovator, you would know that if you had the mental capacity to deal with his books.



And I have another reason to hate Twilighters.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!


Most people here are idiots, but you shine above the rest.



King is not jealous believe me, he is a proper writer who deserves his success. He is known and respected in most countries while the Twilight craze is centred mainly in the US.



It doesn't matter how you write...if your a writer? That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I shouldn't even have to explain this one. Meyer is the one without the good story here. Vampire/Human romance is a dead pony that's been continually beaten over the years, she's introduced nothing new or interesting. King is a true innovator, you would know that if you had the mental capacity to deal with his books.



And I have another reason to hate Twilighters.

A very famous author. People who aren't fans of the book are told that they can't criticize it because we've never written bestselling novels. Lo and behold, here is a bestselling novelist telling you that he doesn't like her writing. He's being honest about it. However, that doesn't seem to be enough to criticize a book either. Make up your minds, Twilighters.

A very famous author. People who aren't fans of the book are told that they can't criticize it because we've never written bestselling novels. Lo and behold, here is a bestselling novelist telling you that he doesn't like her writing. He's being honest about it. However, that doesn't seem to be enough to criticize a book either. Make up your minds, Twilighters.

A very famous author. People who aren't fans of the book are told that they can't criticize it because we've never written bestselling novels. Lo and behold, here is a bestselling novelist telling you that he doesn't like her writing. He's being honest about it. However, that doesn't seem to be enough to criticize a book either. Make up your minds, Twilighters.

Clearly he has no idea what he's talking about. All his books leave readers wicked confused anyways so what does he know. He clearly is so cocky about himself that he can't see what other writers are talented as well. IF stephanie meyer is such a "terrible" writer than why has she sold so many copies of her books and why have they been turned into movies only to make millions and millions of dollars? hmm.. yeah.. thought so.

They're not confusing if you have the smarts or attention span to understand them. I like books that make me think. I also like my brain, so I exercise it as much as I can.

Heh, yeah, you said it. CLEARLY a famous novelist who's written millions of books (some which inspired awesome movies) has no idea what he's talking about when he's talking about books. Oh, how silly!
As for your question about why Twilight is so popular, well... Let's be honest. Popularity =/= good.

*stamps comment*

FAIL.

Stephen King is a great author, much better than Meyer can ever hope for with that degree in English in one of the worst universities ever.
Oh, and George Bush got re-elected in 04 with the popular vote. It didn't make him the best president ever now, did it?

haha nice one

The books are meant to bloody scare you! They're horror!


Meyer is NOT a talented writer. There are inconsistencies, grammar and spelling mistakes all on top of undeveloped characters. All of these point towards amateur writing.



King is a genius, Meyer is an idiot who lucked out.

The books are meant to bloody scare you! They're horror!


Meyer is NOT a talented writer. There are inconsistencies, grammar and spelling mistakes all on top of undeveloped characters. All of these point towards amateur writing.



King is a genius, Meyer is an idiot who lucked out.

The books are meant to bloody scare you! They're horror!


Meyer is NOT a talented writer. There are inconsistencies, grammar and spelling mistakes all on top of undeveloped characters. All of these point towards amateur writing.



King is a genius, Meyer is an idiot who lucked out.

They're not confusing if you have the smarts or attention span to understand them. I like books that make me think. I also like my brain, so I exercise it as much as I can.

They're not confusing if you have the smarts or attention span to understand them. I like books that make me think. I also like my brain, so I exercise it as much as I can.

They're not confusing if you have the smarts or attention span to understand them. I like books that make me think. I also like my brain, so I exercise it as much as I can.

What do you idiots not understand about horror?


The point of horror is to scare you!



If you take it so seriously that you're up all night out of fear, then you're not mature enough to read (let alone appreciate) his books.

What do you idiots not understand about horror?


The point of horror is to scare you!



If you take it so seriously that you're up all night out of fear, then you're not mature enough to read (let alone appreciate) his books.

What do you idiots not understand about horror?


The point of horror is to scare you!



If you take it so seriously that you're up all night out of fear, then you're not mature enough to read (let alone appreciate) his books.

I was going to post a message, but you took the words right out of my mouth. I have read each of the 4 books in the saga twice. More time than I have ever spent on any other books. Not because it is a literary masterpiece, but because it sucks you into another world and is quite romantic and heart wrenching. I am a 29 year old married mother of 2 preschoolers and a nursing student. I sometimes welcome getting sucked into a fantasy. Although I don't completely agree with King, he does have a point .

I was going to post a message, but you took the words right out of my mouth. I have read each of the 4 books in the saga twice. More time than I have ever spent on any other books. Not because it is a literary masterpiece, but because it sucks you into another world and is quite romantic and heart wrenching. I am a 29 year old married mother of 2 preschoolers and a nursing student. I sometimes welcome getting sucked into a fantasy. Although I don't completely agree with King, he does have a point .

I was going to post a message, but you took the words right out of my mouth. I have read each of the 4 books in the saga twice. More time than I have ever spent on any other books. Not because it is a literary masterpiece, but because it sucks you into another world and is quite romantic and heart wrenching. I am a 29 year old married mother of 2 preschoolers and a nursing student. I sometimes welcome getting sucked into a fantasy. Although I don't completely agree with King, he does have a point .

i actually agree with what he said, i love the twilight books, don't get me wrong, but stephenie isn't a good writer, i think she just got lucky with a good story. i refuse to read the host because i know it won't be as good as twilight. i don't know how many times while i was reading it i washed she would call edward something other than god-like or just saying jacob had russet skin and long hair. she's not good at descriptions or anything fancy, but i am glad she but her thoughts to paper and wrote a good story, she just didn't write it well

i actually agree with what he said, i love the twilight books, don't get me wrong, but stephenie isn't a good writer, i think she just got lucky with a good story. i refuse to read the host because i know it won't be as good as twilight. i don't know how many times while i was reading it i washed she would call edward something other than god-like or just saying jacob had russet skin and long hair. she's not good at descriptions or anything fancy, but i am glad she but her thoughts to paper and wrote a good story, she just didn't write it well

I agree with what you're saying, but his criticism wasn't constructive. If that's the case then J Simpson should be thanking the tabloids for criticizing her weight. He offered nothing that would make her writing better, he just compared the two authors and simply said one was good and one was bad. He then went on to call out other authors making him sound like a bitter old man (haha). I agree constructive criticism is necessary to better her writing, but to say she can't write worth a darn isn't it.

I agree with what you're saying, but his criticism wasn't constructive. If that's the case then J Simpson should be thanking the tabloids for criticizing her weight. He offered nothing that would make her writing better, he just compared the two authors and simply said one was good and one was bad. He then went on to call out other authors making him sound like a bitter old man (haha). I agree constructive criticism is necessary to better her writing, but to say she can't write worth a darn isn't it.

I agree with what you're saying, but his criticism wasn't constructive. If that's the case then J Simpson should be thanking the tabloids for criticizing her weight. He offered nothing that would make her writing better, he just compared the two authors and simply said one was good and one was bad. He then went on to call out other authors making him sound like a bitter old man (haha). I agree constructive criticism is necessary to better her writing, but to say she can't write worth a darn isn't it.

How can Stephen King say she cant write? I havent read any of his books be cause they are all horror type books, who wants to read that? Now im not saying he cant write, cause i dont know. Stephanie Meyer is a great writer in my book. Her story line is only part of it, she puts such great detail in the small details as well as the big ones. Only a good writer could put as much thought and detail into the back stories she comes up with for her other characters. And aparently Mr.King has not been paying much attention to the fan base, which by the way goes from 13 year olds all the way to thier mothers. Also in an interview Stephanie Meyer gave to EW
she said that she may have writen it about teenagers in high school but she did not specificaly write it for that particular age group. I have read her books many times and cant wait for midnight sun to come out so i can read it. And i am totaly excited about twilight and cant wait for new moon to come out . So to Stephen King get you nose out of the air and and stop downing other writers and their stories.

1. Mr. King can say that because he has years of experience in this field.
2. Clearly people want to read the horror genre, or it wouldn't exist. Besides, quite a few of his works became movies, dont'cha know.
3. Meyer's whole thing with backstories could definitely work to her advantage, except she never DOES anything with them. I mean, I was truly fascinated with Alice's backstory, but we never hear of it ever again. Instead, all we get is Cullen and Bella's "lust-not-love" relationship... Over and over and over again.
3b. Detail is good. Repeating thousands of times how pretty Cullen is... Um, boring. And repetitive.
4. How do you know that Mr. King has his nose in the air? Do I have my nose in the air because I think the Twilight series is badly written? No! It's his personal opinion. He may be a famous novelist, but he's still a person. I'm sure he likes quite a few new authors, but Meyer just isn't one of them.

i think its all a matter of opinion. what exactly defines a good writer?? meyers stories appeal to a younger crowd so its not going to be the same as kings books? i think all the series and writers are all different and to say she isnt talented is sort of an unfair statement and just because that stephen king said it doesnt mean a thing its his opinion. they are obviously all succesfull for various reasons. i actually could care less about stephen king but to say he isnt a good writer is wrong but i think his stories are boring .

I ABSOLUTLY HATE IT!!!!! HARRY POTTER VS TWILIGHT HMMMMM NOT THAT GARD TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HANDS DOWN TWILIGHT GOD IM ANNOYED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

All his work is about the same thing? You haven't actually read any of his books, have you?

All his work is about the same thing? You haven't actually read any of his books, have you?

All his work is about the same thing? You haven't actually read any of his books, have you?

You realize that Stephanie Meyer isn't that great of a writer. Read the Host and you'll find out. I mean she just hit home with the Twilight series because it's a genius idea! I still think that the comparison between Twilight and the Harry Potter series is wrong. They are two way different ideas so why compare them. I have read all the Harry Potter books before I discovered Twilight and I have to say they were good. Twilight is also amazing but it's a different brand of good.

You realize that Stephanie Meyer isn't that great of a writer. Read the Host and you'll find out. I mean she just hit home with the Twilight series because it's a genius idea! I still think that the comparison between Twilight and the Harry Potter series is wrong. They are two way different ideas so why compare them. I have read all the Harry Potter books before I discovered Twilight and I have to say they were good. Twilight is also amazing but it's a different brand of good.

he is stupid! He is just mad that a bunch af teenage girls dont read his books

he is stupid! He is just mad that a bunch af teenage girls dont read his books

Please explain why it was unnecessary for him to express his opinion when he was asked for it.

Please explain why it was unnecessary for him to express his opinion when he was asked for it.

Please explain why it was unnecessary for him to express his opinion when he was asked for it.

He thinks he's Stephen King, a far, FAR more respected author than Meyer ever will be.

He thinks he's Stephen King, a far, FAR more respected author than Meyer ever will be.

He thinks he's Stephen King, a far, FAR more respected author than Meyer ever will be.

stephen king is mad because he isnt a big deal anymore. all his work is about the same thing and only appeals to a small fan base....the twilight series appeals to mainly girls who is half of the population and even guys are becoming interested in it . they probably wont admit it though. however to say that its unrealistic may be a true statement but everyone is entitled to a fantasy of some sort and what more a perfect fantasy.

All his work is about the same thing? You haven't actually read any of his books, have you?

I was about to say the same thing lol

All his work 'only appeals to a small fan base'? You haven't been living under a rock for the past thirty years have you?

*stamps comment*

FAIL.

Small fanbase?

Go do some research before spouting out crap.

Seek professional help.

Seek professional help.

Seek professional help.

i think is nose hairs are starting to seep into is brain matter!!!!

I am completely disappointed that he would say that about Stephanie Meyer. I am a huge fan of Stephen King how has read 90% of what he has published. But these comments, even though they were his opinion, were completely unnecessary. I never dreamed that I would even like the Twilight sage, but it turned out that I loved it and have read all four twice now, and considering reading them again. Can’t say I was please with the movie, but I will buy it when it comes out on DVD and will go see New Moon. I am also a fan of James Patterson. I also loved the Harry Potter series. Each person has there own unique writing style. And each person has there own type of writing that they like to read. There has to be variety or we would all be reading the same thing and the authors would be out of business.

Please explain why it was unnecessary for him to express his opinion when he was asked for it.

stephen king has the right to express his opinion but he could of expressed it in a more mature way....like really the man is old enough that he was taught some manners.....

Excellent! Meyer has taught you well: Appearance is EVERYTHING.

Excellent! Meyer has taught you well: Appearance is EVERYTHING.

what his problem is, SM didn't created this crazed world, like something he would write. So of course hes going to diss it because 1.) He didn't write it. 2.) Its not up to his maniac standards.
& Instead of her taking the book into some fantasy land, she put this in reality. So he finds it horrid.

& Of course he has a right to say what he wants. But its just idiotic.

Dear girl, did you read what he said? If he disses things that he didn't write, he would have bashed J.K Rowling as well. There is nothing wrong with having literary standards, either. His books are all based in the same reality as 'Twilight', only instead of having sparkling, emotionally stunted vampires wangsting around, he goes into the deepest recesses of human fears and develops his monsters based on that. I don't think Stephenie Meyer could get any deeper than 'I wish Edward would have sex with me!'. The sex drive may be a distinctly human urge, but it's not a particularly deep one, and exploiting it takes no real effort.

*stamps comment*

FAIL.

Are you going to do that for every comment that doesn't agree with what you think or are you actually going to read one?

Hey, if she really wants to get mad, she should read my blog :D

what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! stephenie meyer is an amazinggg writer!!!!! who does this guy think he is???

He thinks he's Stephen King, a far, FAR more respected author than Meyer ever will be.

he think he is so good that he can bash other wirters and just because he doesnt like stephenie meyer becasue her books arnt about unreastic horror her books are heart wrenching, keep you up all night reastic fantasy love stories

So, which of King's books have you read? Clearly, you've read them all, if you can definitively say that 'his books suck'. (I'm paraphrasing you, of course, because I'm not going to abuse my 'k' key like that.) So I'm curious, which ones stood out for you? And why? What did you not like about them?

So, which of King's books have you read? Clearly, you've read them all, if you can definitively say that 'his books suck'. (I'm paraphrasing you, of course, because I'm not going to abuse my 'k' key like that.) So I'm curious, which ones stood out for you? And why? What did you not like about them?

my mum just said that stephen king is a weird writer! lol

he had a troubled childhood... and he is an awesome writer

Because you're easily amused? Because you haven't tried anything else? Because you don't want to be challenged? Stop me when I get close...

Because you're easily amused? Because you haven't tried anything else? Because you don't want to be challenged? Stop me when I get close...

well i personally believe that the twilight series has been the best books i have read in years. i have never read anything by stephen king and dont think i will ever want to. and o even compare the writing styles of stepenie meyer to jk rowling is quite insane. they are 2 totally different styles books and ideas. thats what makes reading more interesting the different styles that people use to write.

man its just rediculous for him to go publicly and say such a thing. yes its his opinion but it makes me think he is just trying to get attention because he is a has-ben!

I'm not saying SM can't write....she is good, but because writing styles vary between writers it's hard to say who is the best and who isn't. Stephen King is a great writer in his own way and JK Rowling, and J.R.R Tolkein etc. etc. If everybody wrote the same way it'd be a pretty boring world. I mean, who wants to read the same time of writing over and over again regardless of the story.
Anyway I guess what I'm saying is that SM must be doing something right beyond the story to keep people coming back to read the books. I mean if they were terribly written I don't think I could have gotten through the story. But the writing and the plot worked together and well....Twilight = love

Because everyone wants a bunch of braindead teen girls creaming over their series.

Because everyone wants a bunch of braindead teen girls creaming over their series.

annoyin man. she's got more succes than him - then isn't it a bit random that he suddenly feel like sayin she's an awefull writer?
and how would you define a terrific writer? a terrific writer is someone who can catch the readers interest and got a lot of readers, is it not? well, that's how you would descripe stephenie meyer, right? she's got a fanatic fanscare, so there must be something about her writing, that's good. or else there wouldn't be soo gard damn many screaming fans. i mean, how many hits on one of stephen kings books? how many on, well whatever random book by her? who's got most succes? who's best? well, probably the one with most succes.


and who is he to decide, anyway?

Who is he? Oh, I don't know. Perhaps Stephen King, a super famous and respected author with tons of experience under his belt, right next to the millions of books he's written and movies that have spawned from those?

Also, it's not random. From what I understand, he was asked this by an interviewist, and he told the truth. He gave his honest opinion.

By your logic, Stephen King is the better author, since he has the most success. Am I right?

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I feel that Stephanie Meyer is a great author and her books do not only reach teenage girls but women and males of all ages. It's a saga that can penetrate the hearts of a wide ranged audience, and only a talented author could accomplish this task.

Thank you for being like the first person to not be so upset by this... let me just say that i totally agree that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So what if another author doesn't like a book! Just because he says he didn't like it, is that going to change your view on the book? NO! so would everyone please just calm down and stop bashing King. Honestly, her books aren't the best written...i've read better.... but that doesn't mean that Twilight saga isn't my favorite! because it certainly is! I think both authors are accomplished, but you have to understand that their writing styles are completely different. So just let him have his opinion and you can have yours.

Stephen King, you are a genius. SMeyer is a shitty-ass writer. Good on you for giving that woman the critique she deserves~

he's just jealous that's all.. hahahaha poor mr. stephen king..

I'm really not getting the logic that you Twifans keep repeating.
Why the hell would he be jealous? I mean, he's already a famous author, he's already made who-knows-how-much on his books, he's sold millions of books. WHY would he be jealous? Jeez, you twifans just can't make up your mind. Like some one's already said, Anti-Twilighters are always told that we have no right to judge because we haven't sold a best-selling novel yet. Then, when a best-selling novelist actually does speak up, you guys don't listen to him either and just say he's jealous!
Le sigh.

us "Twifans" call him jealous for a simple that right now he is not in the spot light of books stephenie meyer is and i dont think that his books had such an instant fanbase like her's has..... ANd I am not saying he is a bad writer but really who is he to tell who sucks at writing and who doesnt just becasue he is a famous author doesnt mean he is the leader of books....and any who is he to judge who's writing style is totally different than herr's (like really horror and fanstasy know wonder he doesnt like it) and anyway if her writing sucks so much how could her books suck you in and take you on a rollercoaster ride with emotions only great writers can acomplish that...

you 'twifans' call him jealous because you 'twihards' are experts at over reacting.

but you'twihards are also very bad at the pre-rant fact check. he told his opinion because he was asked for it. he can judge her writting because of his immennse experience and because he was asked to do so. i very much doubt he is going for this "leader of the books" title. and he doesn't only write horror, he has written comedy, drama, action and thriller as well.

...and his stories produce oscars. maybe i hadn't noticed, but i don't think twilight was nominated this year....

I feel bad for Stephenie!

I feel bad for Stephenie!

Stephen King is not stupid- he is an absolutely amazing writer. He is completely out of the league of Meyer, who wrote a silly (yes i said it- SILLY!) "fake vampire" highschool trash. What he says about the books are completely true, and it makes me so angry when anyone says the the twilight books even come close to Harry Potter.

Stephen King is not stupid- he is an absolutely amazing writer. He is completely out of the league of Meyer, who wrote a silly (yes i said it- SILLY!) "fake vampire" highschool trash. What he says about the books are completely true, and it makes me so angry when anyone says the the twilight books even come close to Harry Potter.

How dare he!!! Who is he to dis other authors. That screams "huge ego". Seriously, just b/c Stephenie writes differently than him, that does not give him the right to judge her style. And honestly, I remember having to read one of his stories for a class and for one thing, I just about died of boredom and, for another, it was one of the dumbest stories I've ever read in my life. That's my view of his writing. At least Meyer captures realistic human emotion and not some ridiculous weird sci-fi crap.
And I don't care how great of an author people make him out to be, it's all opinionated. And it's really pathetic that he feels the urge to put down other authors who enjoy writing. Ugh! He needs to get a life!

How dare he!!! Who is he to dis other authors. That screams "huge ego". Seriously, just b/c Stephenie writes differently than him, that does not give him the right to judge her style. And honestly, I remember having to read one of his stories for a class and for one thing, I just about died of boredom and, for another, it was one of the dumbest stories I've ever read in my life. That's my view of his writing. At least Meyer captures realistic human emotion and not some ridiculous weird sci-fi crap.
And I don't care how great of an author people make him out to be, it's all opinionated. And it's really pathetic that he feels the urge to put down other authors who enjoy writing. Ugh! He needs to get a life!

"realistic human emotion"


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how can you even SAY that Stephanie Meyers puts that in her book. REALISTIC? when a guy leaves a girl, it is not realistic for her to cry over him for months and cut off every other aspect of her life. It is not realistic to forgive people the way Bella forgives Edward all the time and sparkling vampires and "realistic" can never be used in the same sentence!



and if you want boring, read New Moon.

"realistic human emotion"


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how can you even SAY that Stephanie Meyers puts that in her book. REALISTIC? when a guy leaves a girl, it is not realistic for her to cry over him for months and cut off every other aspect of her life. It is not realistic to forgive people the way Bella forgives Edward all the time and sparkling vampires and "realistic" can never be used in the same sentence!



and if you want boring, read New Moon.

King is just an idiotic old dude that is too wrapped up in his horror stories to see any good writing these days. meyer is wayy good she can relate vampires to real life and doesnt it make you hide under your pillow at night cuz u were afraid of a flippin book!

What do you idiots not understand about horror?

The point of horror is to scare you!

If you take it so seriously that you're up all night out of fear, then you're not mature enough to read (let alone appreciate) his books.

dude seriously whats your problem ppl arejust telling what they think and then theres you being rude to everyone!

I'm not the only person here being rude.

'King is just an idiotic old dude'

I am prepared to respond to others in the manner they present themselves.

How many Stephen King books have you read?

waht?
how can he say that she isnt a talented writer? I read a lot and her books are EASILY the best i've read in a while, i do agree about Jodi Picoult and JK rowling are both very good too but he's not.
his books kinda scare me a little
sometimes - when i can fallow and understand what he's saying

The books are meant to bloody scare you! They're horror!

Meyer is NOT a talented writer. There are inconsistencies, grammar and spelling mistakes all on top of undeveloped characters. All of these point towards amateur writing.

King is a genius, Meyer is an idiot who lucked out.

that is your opinion not a fact and king is a old man who has nothing else better to do but to act like a grumpy old man

That is your opinion, not a fact.

And it is a fact that there are inconsistencies, grammar and spelling mistakes. An example would be at some point in Breaking Dawn (I think) Bella serves Charlie waffles, only to have him 'frown into his cereal bowl'. A good writer would proof read and pick up on this. Meyer regularly uses dashes where commas are required and commas where dashes are required. I wont even go into the spelling mistakes.

What part of writing and story do yall not get. There is a big difference between a good story and good writing just like there is a difference between good acting and a good script. Look at is like this. You can have the best design for a house ever created, but a bad contractor can make it less worthy than a set of three tin walls with a coke dispenser door for a roof (which I have seen done) He did not insult the books he just said he didn't like her writing for them. And if he scared you with his books then he did his job. - piecies with your reeces and GB -

Actually, a bunch of the books and short stories Stephen has written that became movies were released in theaters. The Green Mile. He wrote that. The Shawshank Redemption. He wrote that. Carrie. He wrote that one too. Oh and all three were nominated for Oscars. Check your facts out before you bash on him.

Actually, a bunch of the books and short stories Stephen has written that became movies were released in theaters. The Green Mile. He wrote that. The Shawshank Redemption. He wrote that. Carrie. He wrote that one too. Oh and all three were nominated for Oscars. Check your facts out before you bash on him.

Actually, a bunch of the books and short stories Stephen has written that became movies were released in theaters. The Green Mile. He wrote that. The Shawshank Redemption. He wrote that. Carrie. He wrote that one too. Oh and all three were nominated for Oscars. Check your facts out before you bash on him.

I love your books Stephen King and I agree with you 100%. Stephenie Meyer is a bitchy hack and all of these fangirls who have never even read your books don't have any right to compare the two of you because you will always be an epic win who actually puts thought into your stories and makes them a billion times more beautiful than Twilight will ever be. The Green Mile is by far my favorite book that you have written and the vampires from Salem's Lot are also a billion times better than the Cullens.


I don't think you are ever going to read this but in the unlikely event that you do, just remember that most of these little girls bitching about how great their idiotic fluff author is don't even know who you are.

let's mot forget the shining... one of the best books out there as well as one of the best movies...

let's mot forget the shining... one of the best books out there as well as one of the best movies...

let's mot forget the shining... one of the best books out there as well as one of the best movies...

Harry Potter and Twilight are completly different ... there is no comparison on that level. Also twilight is aimed slightly older.. TWILIGHT rocks :)

Harry Potter and Twilight are completly different ... there is no comparison on that level. Also twilight is aimed slightly older.. TWILIGHT rocks :)

Harry Potter and Twilight are completly different ... there is no comparison on that level. Also twilight is aimed slightly older.. TWILIGHT rocks :)

Okay, let’s weigh up the facts here:


King: 100 novels and a cornucopia of (amazing) short stories published

Meyer: 5 novels published



King: classic adaptations of his work - Shining, Shawshank, Green Mile, Stand By Me

Meyer: one adaption = one of the worst movies ever made



Knowing you're right in this argument

Priceless.

Okay, let’s weigh up the facts here:


King: 100 novels and a cornucopia of (amazing) short stories published

Meyer: 5 novels published



King: classic adaptations of his work - Shining, Shawshank, Green Mile, Stand By Me

Meyer: one adaption = one of the worst movies ever made



Knowing you're right in this argument

Priceless.

I doubt he has a bigger ego compare to Meyer.


Actually he does have the right. As I recall it's a published put out in the public.



And no, Meyer isn't realistic. She's just awful.

I doubt he has a bigger ego compare to Meyer.


Actually he does have the right. As I recall it's a published put out in the public.



And no, Meyer isn't realistic. She's just awful.

Perhaps he would, but that wasn't what he was asked, I will admit. He probably would offer constructive criticism if asked, but most fans wouldn't like that either because whenever I do it they jump down my throat. Smeyer wouldn't even read it, I'd wager. He was asked his opinion, and he gave it. Now, if he lied and said everyone was wonderful, then that would be a problem. But he gave his opinion and backed it up. Not very specifically, but he didn't just say, "I don't like so-and-so. The end."

Perhaps he would, but that wasn't what he was asked, I will admit. He probably would offer constructive criticism if asked, but most fans wouldn't like that either because whenever I do it they jump down my throat. Smeyer wouldn't even read it, I'd wager. He was asked his opinion, and he gave it. Now, if he lied and said everyone was wonderful, then that would be a problem. But he gave his opinion and backed it up. Not very specifically, but he didn't just say, "I don't like so-and-so. The end."

Perhaps he would, but that wasn't what he was asked, I will admit. He probably would offer constructive criticism if asked, but most fans wouldn't like that either because whenever I do it they jump down my throat. Smeyer wouldn't even read it, I'd wager. He was asked his opinion, and he gave it. Now, if he lied and said everyone was wonderful, then that would be a problem. But he gave his opinion and backed it up. Not very specifically, but he didn't just say, "I don't like so-and-so. The end."

There's is no gap. She's just lucky.

There's is no gap. She's just lucky.

I doubt you are, otherwise you would have understood it better. It's not that hard to even understand.


He's wrote more books, has more fans, can actually write good literature, had his book turned into movies, and has been on the bestseller many times and he's jealous of Meyer? I really doubt that. Of course, his romance isn't what you're looking for, he doesn't write romance.



And Twlight is only for girls or they're gay.

I doubt you are, otherwise you would have understood it better. It's not that hard to even understand.


He's wrote more books, has more fans, can actually write good literature, had his book turned into movies, and has been on the bestseller many times and he's jealous of Meyer? I really doubt that. Of course, his romance isn't what you're looking for, he doesn't write romance.



And Twlight is only for girls or they're gay.

Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful writer. Her books are so captivatiing and far beyond horrible. I loved her Twilight series and her other book, The Host, is just as great and it's different. Stephen King is entitled to his opinion but he doesn't have to be so negative on Meyer's success. He does have lots of good work but he and Meyer or like from two different universes when it come to writing. Just because millions of her fans are teenage girls that doesn't mean that we're only looking for sex. There are tons of adults, men and women, who like Stephenie Meyer's books because it's about a truly wondreful romance. He's just being totally ridiculous. He has his way of writing things and she has her's. He if doesn't like it so much then he shouldn't even entertain it and just ignore Meyer's work then trying to start controversy.

Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful writer. Her books are so captivatiing and far beyond horrible. I loved her Twilight series and her other book, The Host, is just as great and it's different. Stephen King is entitled to his opinion but he doesn't have to be so negative on Meyer's success. He does have lots of good work but he and Meyer or like from two different universes when it come to writing. Just because millions of her fans are teenage girls that doesn't mean that we're only looking for sex. There are tons of adults, men and women, who like Stephenie Meyer's books because it's about a truly wondreful romance. He's just being totally ridiculous. He has his way of writing things and she has her's. He if doesn't like it so much then he shouldn't even entertain it and just ignore Meyer's work then trying to start controversy.

ive got a crap on deck that can choke a donkay!

seriously?? maybe this King guy is more famous but he's also like-what 30 or 40 years older than Stephenie Meyer? He's been publishing books for a lottt longer than she has. I'm not sure if your completely oblivious or something but there tons of other countries that love the Twilight series too.
Stephenie has introduced something new and exciting. Have you ever heard a story like the Twilight saga before?? Sure maybe you've heard of vampires and humans but that doesn't mean she is repeating a story. Saying Stephenie hasn't introduced something new is just like saying Stephen King hasn't. He has written tons of horror stories. Are you going to say that his stuff isn't interesting because he has written the same type of story over and over again??? Have people never heard of horror before him?? Exactly. Now what do you have to say to that??



Oh and two more question. If you hate these books so much, why are you wasting your time commenting over and over again about them?? Do you not have anything better to do with your life??

seriously?? maybe this King guy is more famous but he's also like-what 30 or 40 years older than Stephenie Meyer? He's been publishing books for a lottt longer than she has. I'm not sure if your completely oblivious or something but there tons of other countries that love the Twilight series too.
Stephenie has introduced something new and exciting. Have you ever heard a story like the Twilight saga before?? Sure maybe you've heard of vampires and humans but that doesn't mean she is repeating a story. Saying Stephenie hasn't introduced something new is just like saying Stephen King hasn't. He has written tons of horror stories. Are you going to say that his stuff isn't interesting because he has written the same type of story over and over again??? Have people never heard of horror before him?? Exactly. Now what do you have to say to that??



Oh and two more question. If you hate these books so much, why are you wasting your time commenting over and over again about them?? Do you not have anything better to do with your life??

I THINK THIS GUY IS NUTS. First of all, he looks weird. Second of all, HARRY POTTER AND TWILIGHT ARE NOTHING LIKE--STOP COMPARING THEM! Also, STEPHENIE MEYER IS AN AMAZING WRITER SO THIS GUY CAN GO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!

I THINK THIS GUY IS NUTS. First of all, he looks weird. Second of all, HARRY POTTER AND TWILIGHT ARE NOTHING LIKE--STOP COMPARING THEM! Also, STEPHENIE MEYER IS AN AMAZING WRITER SO THIS GUY CAN GO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!

I THINK THIS GUY IS NUTS. First of all, he looks weird. Second of all, HARRY POTTER AND TWILIGHT ARE NOTHING LIKE--STOP COMPARING THEM! Also, STEPHENIE MEYER IS AN AMAZING WRITER SO THIS GUY CAN GO SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!

Stephen King should go back to the dark hole he lives in and refrain from making comments about things he knows nothing about...specifically Twilight related stuff. Since when is he the go-to-guy for expert advice on authors and their books. He's just trying to pull a Camilla Belle and get his name in the media by saying something about Stephanie Meyer or the Twilight series.

Stephen King should go back to the dark hole he lives in and refrain from making comments about things he knows nothing about...specifically Twilight related stuff. Since when is he the go-to-guy for expert advice on authors and their books. He's just trying to pull a Camilla Belle and get his name in the media by saying something about Stephanie Meyer or the Twilight series.

i kinda agree with you...okay plp plzz dont kill me, Twilight isnt the best piece of literature out there and her writing(in comparison with some of the the best authors in history) needs a little work, as in, she could BE and GET better. but for me, i dont pay much attention to the writing. its all about the story, and i rather read twilight than any other literature master piece anytime because thats the kind of thing i enjoy reading, plus i think that story is clever. anyhow, harry potter and twilight are very different things.the guy is just answering a question according to his expertise.

i kinda agree with you...okay plp plzz dont kill me, Twilight isnt the best piece of literature out there and her writing(in comparison with some of the the best authors in history) needs a little work, as in, she could BE and GET better. but for me, i dont pay much attention to the writing. its all about the story, and i rather read twilight than any other literature master piece anytime because thats the kind of thing i enjoy reading, plus i think that story is clever. anyhow, harry potter and twilight are very different things.the guy is just answering a question according to his expertise.

i kinda agree with you...okay plp plzz dont kill me, Twilight isnt the best piece of literature out there and her writing(in comparison with some of the the best authors in history) needs a little work, as in, she could BE and GET better. but for me, i dont pay much attention to the writing. its all about the story, and i rather read twilight than any other literature master piece anytime because thats the kind of thing i enjoy reading, plus i think that story is clever. anyhow, harry potter and twilight are very different things.the guy is just answering a question according to his expertise.

For those who think that Stephen King's books haven't been made into successful movies...ahem...


Carrie

Christine

Salems Lot

The Shining

Cujo

The Dead Zone

firestarter

Stand By Me

Pet Semetary

IT

Misery

The Shawshank Redemption

Dolored Claiborne

The Green Mile



my work here is done

For those who think that Stephen King's books haven't been made into successful movies...ahem...


Carrie

Christine

Salems Lot

The Shining

Cujo

The Dead Zone

firestarter

Stand By Me

Pet Semetary

IT

Misery

The Shawshank Redemption

Dolored Claiborne

The Green Mile



my work here is done

ah, beat me too it!

ah, beat me too it!

it is the jelousy bug he he he sucks SOO bad dont worry peoplez he needs 2 go to a mental hospital cause he is the on who cant write 4 S***!!!! he he he

Really? If he can't write than how is it that he has sold so many books, a good handful of which were made into movies that have pulled in some big names when they were made and have won Oscars?

He was asked for his opinion, he gave it.

HONESTLY I HAVE NEVER LIKE ANYTHING HE RELLY EVER WROTE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT HIM. FROM A PERSONAL READING EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK IN MY 26 YEARS AND AFTER I SAW THE MOVIE WAS GLUED I READ ALL 4 BOOKS IN LESS THEN A WEEK. I FOUND MYSELF SAYING "OK AFTER THIS CHAPTER I WILL GO TO SLEEP" BUT TOWARD THE END OF THAT CHAPTER I WAS LIKE "CRAP OK AFTER THE NEXT CHAPTER" I KEPT ME REALED IN, EVEN SOME OF THE BOREING PARTS, YOU WANT TO GET THROUGH IT JUST TO GET TO THE GREAT PARTS. I SEE SOME JEALOUSY!! I MEAN REALLY ALL HIS CRAP IS DUMB, "FOG" SEROUISLY IF THE BOOK WAS HALF AS BAD AS THE MOVIE THEN MY POINT. TWILIGHT IS NOT SCARY AND NOT A TEEN MOVIE, OR BOOK. ITS ABOUT TODAYS REALITY WITH A FANTASY TWIST. HOW COULD THAT NOT BE INTRESTING? S. KING SHOULD TAKE SOME POINTERS FROM SM!!!!!

^ This exemplifies why Stephenie Meyer is a horrid writer. Just look at the lack of intelligence her fans display.

Exuse me, just because we don't like writing like this on all time, that doesn't make us not inteligent. And anyway you dumb king fans are just like us standing up the author who happen to like

i agree

One is it really that vital that you have to yell at everyone. Act your age please. Two, Twilight is a modernday romeo and juliet meets dracula spin off. Thirdly it was MIST not Fog, and the movie sucked compared to the story. Finally, at this point, SM is like the vanilla ice of rap where as King is the Alfred Hitchkock of writers. His name is horror, hers is lets wait and she if she flops with the fad or her next book. - piecies with your reeces and GB -

Really? I live in Britain and it is not nearly as well publicised as it seems to be in America. You've had midnight showings, we've had a couple of posters.


Yes, I have heard of a story like Twilight before. Everything is recycled.



Werewolf vs Vampire? Check.



New girl? Check.



Bad boy? Check.



Freaky pregnancy? Check.



Coven? Check.



But I concede the Meyer has brought one new thing in. Sparkling vampires. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing. By making them sparkle, she has removed everything scary about vampires.



King hasn't written the same story all over again. Read The Shining and then read the Dark Tower books. Vastly different. I read Twilight, and I read The Host. Both had the archetypal boy and the archetypal girl.



People have heard of horror before, it would be idiotic to assume otherwise. But what King did was bring a new slant to horror, he (as well as others) made horror psychological instead of ghosts saying 'boo'. Tell me, has Meyer done that? I never once related to Bella, but I could (on a certain level) relate to Jack's frustration in the Shining.



And as to whether or not I have anything better to do; it's the evening for me. I'm relaxing after a day spent with my friends. I happen to enjoy a little bit of a debate to keep my brain active.

Really? I live in Britain and it is not nearly as well publicised as it seems to be in America. You've had midnight showings, we've had a couple of posters.


Yes, I have heard of a story like Twilight before. Everything is recycled.



Werewolf vs Vampire? Check.



New girl? Check.



Bad boy? Check.



Freaky pregnancy? Check.



Coven? Check.



But I concede the Meyer has brought one new thing in. Sparkling vampires. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing. By making them sparkle, she has removed everything scary about vampires.



King hasn't written the same story all over again. Read The Shining and then read the Dark Tower books. Vastly different. I read Twilight, and I read The Host. Both had the archetypal boy and the archetypal girl.



People have heard of horror before, it would be idiotic to assume otherwise. But what King did was bring a new slant to horror, he (as well as others) made horror psychological instead of ghosts saying 'boo'. Tell me, has Meyer done that? I never once related to Bella, but I could (on a certain level) relate to Jack's frustration in the Shining.



And as to whether or not I have anything better to do; it's the evening for me. I'm relaxing after a day spent with my friends. I happen to enjoy a little bit of a debate to keep my brain active.

[applause]

[applause]

[applause] lol. Exactly!

[applause] lol. Exactly!

For the record (I know you're probably not addressing me) I'm a teenage girl.


And I hate Twilight.



Gasp, shock, horror.

For the record (I know you're probably not addressing me) I'm a teenage girl.


And I hate Twilight.



Gasp, shock, horror.

OH MY EDWARD!!!! I'M SOOOOOO PISSED THAT KING JUST SAID THAT!!! WHAT A BIG A-HOLE... C'MON WHY DO YOU HAVE TO BE HATING ON SOMETHING THAT IS BEING SO SUCCESSFUL AND HUGE WORLDWIDE? YES, I SAID WORDLWIDE MR. KING!! STEPHENIE MAY NOT BE THE GREATEST WRITER BUT SHE'S JUST GETTING STARTED AND I'M THANKFUL THAT SHE WROTE THESE BEAUTIFUL BOOKS B/C NOW THEY ARE MY TREASURE AS WELL AS THEY ARE 4 MANY OTHER FANS OUT THERE... GEEZZ JUST STOP HATING MR. KING THAT UR NOT GETTING THE CREDIT NOR THE ADMIRATION THAT BEAUTIFUL MRS. MEYER IS GETTING... I LOVE YOU STEPHENIE... UR THE GREATEST AND WE ALL FREAKEN-LY, EDWARD-LY, LOVE YOU =]

Seek professional help.

i think you're the one who needs the help.....you're sitting there at your computer spending God knows how much time reading tons and tons of comments about a series YOU HATE! and even worse, you are RESPONDING TO THEM.... atleast everyone else commenting is commenting b/c another author bashed one of their favorite authors. How many comments have you made??? its a little sad that you continue to even though you've said nothing positive about the twilight series...THIS WEBSITE IS ABOUT NEW MOON PART OF THE TWILIGHT SERIES WHY ARE YOU ON IT IF YOU HATE THE SERIES SO MUCH?!?!?

Because it is an article about Stephen King, an author I am a fan of. And because seeing comments such as yours makes me laugh. I mean, seriously, do you really think TYPING ALL IN CAPS or abusing exclamation points/question marks gets your point across any better?

yeah actualllyyy how did you just randomly stumble across this article?? oh and you know thats funny, cuz YOUR comments make me laugh 2!!! i mean seriously, even if you do love Stephen King how would you know that there was going to be an article about him on this site?

Because A. Nonymous is omnipotent and omniscient. ^_^

BECAUSE SOMETIMES GOOGLE GIVES USEFUL RESULTS

CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL

oh so if i typed in stephen king on google this article would pop up?? are you sure about that? cuz you realize that A. Nonymous said he was on this website because S.K. is his fav. author right? why would anyone ever think that S.K. would be in any way related to twilight?

You want the honest truth?
I saw this on yahoo and thus found my way here. TA DA. Wow, it's so mysterious, that connection!

Of course, that was just me. :) Just yahoo. Who knows what others sites could link to here.

=]
thx 4 backing me up... but seriously don't even waste ur time w/ stupid idiotic ppl that are on a TWILIGHT SAGA fan website talking smack b/c they can't do anything better w/ their stupid lives... =]

wait.... are you talking about the sk fans, or yourself. because really it applies to both.

wow... haha oh my God i can't believe this moron... i'm not even gonna waste my time telling you what i think... just... haha... wow!!

Your Not going to "Waste your time" because you cant think of a retaliation. Go fail somewhere else, please.

"Go fail somewhere else, please?"
Haha... another moron who just happens 2 be on a TWILIGHT SAGA fan website talking smack b/c they can't do anything productive in thier lives!
You go FAIL somewhere else and if you don't happen to have something good to say just shut up b/c honestly I'm not about to continue wasting my time w/ immature ppl who TRY 2 be tough on the interne haha... GOOD BYE!!

Gee, where do I start? Go fail somewhere else yourself. Look you can't even spell to, TO blood hell. not two or 2 TO. yesh. Twihards, they are my daily laugh giver.

i agree. but i kinda want to point out, as a avid reader, i do like her books but they kinda drag... its the way she writes and how she has to explain everything, sometimes i just want her to be like GET TO THE POINT!! but i do love her books. they are a good read, but i also like steven king. i dont think there is a "best writer ever".

i agree. but i kinda want to point out, as a avid reader, i do like her books but they kinda drag... its the way she writes and how she has to explain everything, sometimes i just want her to be like GET TO THE POINT!! but i do love her books. they are a good read, but i also like steven king. i dont think there is a "best writer ever".

i agree. but i kinda want to point out, as a avid reader, i do like her books but they kinda drag... its the way she writes and how she has to explain everything, sometimes i just want her to be like GET TO THE POINT!! but i do love her books. they are a good read, but i also like steven king. i dont think there is a "best writer ever".

Thank you for being like the first person to not be so upset by this... let me just say that i totally agree that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So what if another author doesn't like a book! Just because he says he didn't like it, is that going to change your view on the book? NO! so would everyone please just calm down and stop bashing King. Honestly, her books aren't the best written...i've read better.... but that doesn't mean that Twilight saga isn't my favorite! because it certainly is! I think both authors are accomplished, but you have to understand that their writing styles are completely different. So just let him have his opinion and you can have yours.

Thank you for being like the first person to not be so upset by this... let me just say that i totally agree that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So what if another author doesn't like a book! Just because he says he didn't like it, is that going to change your view on the book? NO! so would everyone please just calm down and stop bashing King. Honestly, her books aren't the best written...i've read better.... but that doesn't mean that Twilight saga isn't my favorite! because it certainly is! I think both authors are accomplished, but you have to understand that their writing styles are completely different. So just let him have his opinion and you can have yours.

Thank you for being like the first person to not be so upset by this... let me just say that i totally agree that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So what if another author doesn't like a book! Just because he says he didn't like it, is that going to change your view on the book? NO! so would everyone please just calm down and stop bashing King. Honestly, her books aren't the best written...i've read better.... but that doesn't mean that Twilight saga isn't my favorite! because it certainly is! I think both authors are accomplished, but you have to understand that their writing styles are completely different. So just let him have his opinion and you can have yours.

and you know how to spell and use correct grammar.

and you know how to spell and use correct grammar.

IM NOT A TEEN. IM 26 YRS OLD AND HAVE 3 KIDS. I AM JUST A HERO FAN. I LIKE VAMPIRES, WAREWOLFS, SPIDERMAN, WIZARDS, WITCHES. ALMOST ANY MOIVE THAT HAS A PERSON WITH SPEACIAL POWERS IM IN.. HONESTLY I COULDN'T READ TWILIGHT WHEN MY SISTER GAVE IT TO ME. LIKE I SAID IM NOT A READER EVER!! I READ LIKE 3 PGS AND STOPPED TILL THE MOVIE CAME OUT THEN I WAS ALL IN..I NEVER READ THE HARRY BOOKS, AGAIN EVEN THOUGHT I LOVE THE MOVIES, IT DOESN'T CATCH MY ATTENTION THAT MUCH.. BUT I LOVE BOTH MOVIES. FOR TOTALY DIFFERENT REASONS.

IM NOT A TEEN. IM 26 YRS OLD AND HAVE 3 KIDS. I AM JUST A HERO FAN. I LIKE VAMPIRES, WAREWOLFS, SPIDERMAN, WIZARDS, WITCHES. ALMOST ANY MOIVE THAT HAS A PERSON WITH SPEACIAL POWERS IM IN.. HONESTLY I COULDN'T READ TWILIGHT WHEN MY SISTER GAVE IT TO ME. LIKE I SAID IM NOT A READER EVER!! I READ LIKE 3 PGS AND STOPPED TILL THE MOVIE CAME OUT THEN I WAS ALL IN..I NEVER READ THE HARRY BOOKS, AGAIN EVEN THOUGHT I LOVE THE MOVIES, IT DOESN'T CATCH MY ATTENTION THAT MUCH.. BUT I LOVE BOTH MOVIES. FOR TOTALY DIFFERENT REASONS.

Thank you! my comment is somewhere above yours and im not going to type it again so i'll just say that i agree!

Thank you! my comment is somewhere above yours and im not going to type it again so i'll just say that i agree!

I mean seriously, I am getting tired of people saying Stephenie Meyer a bad author. First of all, what you like is subjective, so to say I READ the books, but I didn't like them is one thing, but to say I hate those books and to have never read them is another. Also I think if you can get millions of young teens, and adults reading, then i think you are a freakin awesome author. Honestly i have read several of Stephen Kings books, and I dont enjoy them, but atleast i give them a chance.

Message to Stephenie, Write what you like, cause obviously it works!!!

TWILIGHT vs HARRY POTTER LET ME THINK .............TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love robert pattinson!!!!

u go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wanna hear a funny story? My da runs the local Young People's section of his library. Every week, he makes a "Celebrity Island Death Match" where people vote for who wins. The
'celebs' don't have to be real people, even.
So, one day, guess who he puts up: Harry Potter VS Edward Cullen. By the end of the week, the results were as so...
Harry Potter > Edward Cullen.
;D
The masses have spoken. Twilight doesn't win after all, oh ho.

And Rob Pattinson Hates Twilight.

if you look at interviews he said he hadnt realy heard of it but since then he has grown to love the books in a new way

i agree... yes i am a true twilighter... he was just being asked his opinion... I love all his books and short stories he is one of my favorite authors....

i agree... yes i am a true twilighter... he was just being asked his opinion... I love all his books and short stories he is one of my favorite authors....

i agree... yes i am a true twilighter... he was just being asked his opinion... I love all his books and short stories he is one of my favorite authors....

dude seriously whats your problem ppl arejust telling what they think and then theres you being rude to everyone!

dude seriously whats your problem ppl arejust telling what they think and then theres you being rude to everyone!

dude seriously whats your problem ppl arejust telling what they think and then theres you being rude to everyone!

screw you king she is a way better author then you she is at least on the top seller list you havent been there for a while have you and just to say i think she is a wonderful writter the series is great and just to say can anyone say......................jealous...........lol cause i can and thats what king is soo just be quiet and talk when another one of your books becomes a big success like twilight was and there.......thats all i have to say............sorry for the rant lol lmao

It was also a very incoherent rant, dearie. Might want to get that fixed. If you're going to defend something you love, you might actually want to, y'know, make sense.
Also, when Meyer has sold as many books as he has, has years of experience, and has some of her movies become oscar nominees, then I'll believe what you're saying to a degree. If Meyer can do all that, then MAYBE she'll be on King's level.

I also have the sneaking suspicion that you have never read any of his books, have you?

i have read his books and i am not saying i dont like them i just like twilight better and please dont call me dearie cause that isnt very nice if you are trying to speak down to me i am just giving my two-cents so lets just agree to disagree thank you

how oyu even read twilight, new moon, eclipse or brfeaking dawn who asked fot your opinion

Amen to that.


couldn't have said it better myself =)

Amen to that.


couldn't have said it better myself =)

if you keep tlakign your gonna get your butt kicked by all these twilight fans!

if you keep tlakign your gonna get your butt kicked by all these twilight fans!

Honestly, as much as I love LOVE LOVE Twilight (Im reading breaking dawn for time number 6!!! in two months!) the books aren't written the best. I love them for the story and I love them because I can get lost in the world that is Edward and Bella. I love them because they are 'fluff' books. They don't take a lot to get through or to understand. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT THOUGH. I don't think it's the jealously bug. King will always be more well know and more successful than Meyer. Period.

I was about to say the same thing lol

I was about to say the same thing lol

I was about to say the same thing lol

The picture says it all for me tbh.

Excellent! Meyer has taught you well: Appearance is EVERYTHING.

STEPHEN LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING:.........YOUR BOOKS SU*CKKKKKKKKKKK!!

I THINK HE IS JUST JEALOUS, HE WANTS PUBLICITY.

STEPHENIE IS NOT A BAD WRITER, HER BOOKS ARE ONLY EASY TO READ. IN MY POINT OF VIEW IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW YOU WRITE, ITS MORE IMPORTANT TO HAVE A GOOD STORY,WHICH THIS MAN DOESN'T HAVE :P

GEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZ HERE I HAVE ANOTHER REASON TO DISLIKE THIS MAN.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

Most people here are idiots, but you shine above the rest.

King is not jealous believe me, he is a proper writer who deserves his success. He is known and respected in most countries while the Twilight craze is centred mainly in the US.

It doesn't matter how you write...if your a writer? That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I shouldn't even have to explain this one. Meyer is the one without the good story here. Vampire/Human romance is a dead pony that's been continually beaten over the years, she's introduced nothing new or interesting. King is a true innovator, you would know that if you had the mental capacity to deal with his books.

And I have another reason to hate Twilighters.

seriously?? maybe this King guy is more famous but he's also like-what 30 or 40 years older than Stephenie Meyer? He's been publishing books for a lottt longer than she has. I'm not sure if your completely oblivious or something but there tons of other countries that love the Twilight series too.
Stephenie has introduced something new and exciting. Have you ever heard a story like the Twilight saga before?? Sure maybe you've heard of vampires and humans but that doesn't mean she is repeating a story. Saying Stephenie hasn't introduced something new is just like saying Stephen King hasn't. He has written tons of horror stories. Are you going to say that his stuff isn't interesting because he has written the same type of story over and over again??? Have people never heard of horror before him?? Exactly. Now what do you have to say to that??

Oh and two more question. If you hate these books so much, why are you wasting your time commenting over and over again about them?? Do you not have anything better to do with your life??

Really? I live in Britain and it is not nearly as well publicised as it seems to be in America. You've had midnight showings, we've had a couple of posters.

Yes, I have heard of a story like Twilight before. Everything is recycled.

Werewolf vs Vampire? Check.

New girl? Check.

Bad boy? Check.

Freaky pregnancy? Check.

Coven? Check.

But I concede the Meyer has brought one new thing in. Sparkling vampires. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good thing. By making them sparkle, she has removed everything scary about vampires.

King hasn't written the same story all over again. Read The Shining and then read the Dark Tower books. Vastly different. I read Twilight, and I read The Host. Both had the archetypal boy and the archetypal girl.

People have heard of horror before, it would be idiotic to assume otherwise. But what King did was bring a new slant to horror, he (as well as others) made horror psychological instead of ghosts saying 'boo'. Tell me, has Meyer done that? I never once related to Bella, but I could (on a certain level) relate to Jack's frustration in the Shining.

And as to whether or not I have anything better to do; it's the evening for me. I'm relaxing after a day spent with my friends. I happen to enjoy a little bit of a debate to keep my brain active.

if you keep tlakign your gonna get your butt kicked by all these twilight fans!

... you do realize this is the internet, right?

well you freakin kno what i mean. all these freaking twilight fanatics are gonna go a wall if ppl keep talking crap about it

lol i think that if people had common sense they would understand you and it is so true :)

Ok. Right. Let's make personal threats instead of attempting to form a coherent argument.

This is the internet, I am allowed to comment just as much as you are. How I choose to go about it may be a tad rude, but you're not being particularly pleasant yourselves.

And for the record; yes. This is the internet. The only 'butt kicking' will be verbal, and it's clear you're not going to get very far.

Hah. you guys are funny.
People have opinions- quit hatin on eachother. like seriously-- it's a book. Some people will like it-- or in my case love it. but others may hate it. Who cares. honestly.

btw- although ive said before that i LOVE the twilight saga.

i once again have to agree with king- Stephanie is not the most skilled writer-- imean have you guys read her book The Host yet? She had horrible writing techniques, and the plot was devastatingly slow.

People might take you more seriously if you write intelligently; you know spelling, punctuation, etc. It's great to love something, but it's inappropriate to attack and threaten others for not agreeing with you.

I completely agree with you

I completely agree with you
sorry my other post was meant to be here

How the hell can you say that? Have you seriously read a hit popular book about a vampire and a human? King writes books about horror like come on that is dead beaten. And really you never see him writing a different type of horror book? because in horror there is only 1 path which is everyone dies how can you say SM has written nothing new when King writes the same book leading to the same ending DEATH....he can create a differnt path for the death but its only leading to death.
What is new and intresting in that??

There's hundreds of them out there, far too many to count. There's also tons in television. Buffy for example (while extremely well done) showcases vampire/human.

What makes King's books new and interesting is what goes on in the books. Sure many of them end in death but what makes his books interesting is, like you said, the path to the death. His premises and the events in the books are what makes for an interesting read.

The premise for Twilight is a girl falls in love with a vampire.

So, which of King's books have you read? Clearly, you've read them all, if you can definitively say that 'his books suck'. (I'm paraphrasing you, of course, because I'm not going to abuse my 'k' key like that.) So I'm curious, which ones stood out for you? And why? What did you not like about them?

he had a troubled childhood... and he is an awesome writer

he had a troubled childhood... and he is an awesome writer

he had a troubled childhood... and he is an awesome writer

i dont understand why all these twilight haters are on the new moon movie website! all this site is about is twilight and its sequels just plz someone tell me why. maybe they just dont have lives. cuz this site wasnt easy for me to find so something is definately wrong with you ppl

i dont understand why all these twilight haters are on the new moon movie website! all this site is about is twilight and its sequels just plz someone tell me why. maybe they just dont have lives. cuz this site wasnt easy for me to find so something is definately wrong with you ppl

Hmm a wee bit jealous Mr. King?Like he's the best writer in the world. And a book doesn't have to be overtly sexual to be good.

Hmm a wee bit jealous Mr. King?Like he's the best writer in the world. And a book doesn't have to be overtly sexual to be good.

omg!!!! ugh twilight isnt the same as harry potter and it never will be! Twilight is so much better! and no its not sexual!!! theres only 2 sexual scenes which is in last book, and their married already!!! geez he makes it sound like another cheap teen book! its an amzing teen novel about finding ur soul mate! its the best series ever <3

omg!!!! ugh twilight isnt the same as harry potter and it never will be! Twilight is so much better! and no its not sexual!!! theres only 2 sexual scenes which is in last book, and their married already!!! geez he makes it sound like another cheap teen book! its an amzing teen novel about finding ur soul mate! its the best series ever <3

you know they secretly want to know all the news about Twilight :) they just can't admit it!

you know they secretly want to know all the news about Twilight :) they just can't admit it!

i think you're the one who needs the help.....you're sitting there at your computer spending God knows how much time reading tons and tons of comments about a series YOU HATE! and even worse, you are RESPONDING TO THEM.... atleast everyone else commenting is commenting b/c another author bashed one of their favorite authors. How many comments have you made??? its a little sad that you continue to even though you've said nothing positive about the twilight series...THIS WEBSITE IS ABOUT NEW MOON PART OF THE TWILIGHT SERIES WHY ARE YOU ON IT IF YOU HATE THE SERIES SO MUCH?!?!?

i think you're the one who needs the help.....you're sitting there at your computer spending God knows how much time reading tons and tons of comments about a series YOU HATE! and even worse, you are RESPONDING TO THEM.... atleast everyone else commenting is commenting b/c another author bashed one of their favorite authors. How many comments have you made??? its a little sad that you continue to even though you've said nothing positive about the twilight series...THIS WEBSITE IS ABOUT NEW MOON PART OF THE TWILIGHT SERIES WHY ARE YOU ON IT IF YOU HATE THE SERIES SO MUCH?!?!?

i think you're the one who needs the help.....you're sitting there at your computer spending God knows how much time reading tons and tons of comments about a series YOU HATE! and even worse, you are RESPONDING TO THEM.... atleast everyone else commenting is commenting b/c another author bashed one of their favorite authors. How many comments have you made??? its a little sad that you continue to even though you've said nothing positive about the twilight series...THIS WEBSITE IS ABOUT NEW MOON PART OF THE TWILIGHT SERIES WHY ARE YOU ON IT IF YOU HATE THE SERIES SO MUCH?!?!?

i love this website by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! random comment i know.

I completely agree with you

I completely agree with you

Stephanie Myer is an amazing STORYTELLER not Writer, there is a big difference.. I happen to LOVE the books, have read them all 3 times; however her writing style is a bit lacking. Again, I love the books, this is not a bash, but the writing skill is upstaged by her amazing stores & creativity. I am not a Stephen King fan, but to clarify, he didn't compare Harry Potter & Twilight (as many often do). He compared two authors of successful sagas, it had nothing to do with story concept & more to do with writing abilities.

Stephanie Myer is an amazing STORYTELLER not Writer, there is a big difference.. I happen to LOVE the books, have read them all 3 times; however her writing style is a bit lacking. Again, I love the books, this is not a bash, but the writing skill is upstaged by her amazing stores & creativity. I am not a Stephen King fan, but to clarify, he didn't compare Harry Potter & Twilight (as many often do). He compared two authors of successful sagas, it had nothing to do with story concept & more to do with writing abilities.

im friggin sick of the twilight haters on a freaking twilight website ugh

im friggin sick of the twilight haters on a freaking twilight website ugh

you cant even start to compare the 2. there is no longer a reason to read harry potter because npw there is twilight but i mean really come on you cant try to tell me that stephenie isnt a good writter if she wasnt why have i read all the books like 6 times?

Because you're easily amused? Because you haven't tried anything else? Because you don't want to be challenged? Stop me when I get close...

I have read harry potter way more times than the twilight saga....

Because your a simpleton.

uhhmm yehhh if ur soul mate left u, then u would cry for the rest of ur exsitence. edward left beacuse he loved her so much. and yes its all very realistic. fyi vampires and werewolves,and all that stuff is real. just cause u cant see it doesnt mean it doesnt exist!

uhhmm yehhh if ur soul mate left u, then u would cry for the rest of ur exsitence. edward left beacuse he loved her so much. and yes its all very realistic. fyi vampires and werewolves,and all that stuff is real. just cause u cant see it doesnt mean it doesnt exist!

I have read harry potter way more times than the twilight saga....

I have read harry potter way more times than the twilight saga....

did he at least read the book(s)? i mean really! at least read the books before you bash them!!! and his books don't really appeal to our age group.... harry potter is for like obsessive pre-teens..... twilight is for obsessive teenagers!!!


oh come on!! if you are on this site then you are obsessed..... just admit it and live with it!!! :-)

did he at least read the book(s)? i mean really! at least read the books before you bash them!!! and his books don't really appeal to our age group.... harry potter is for like obsessive pre-teens..... twilight is for obsessive teenagers!!!


oh come on!! if you are on this site then you are obsessed..... just admit it and live with it!!! :-)

i agree to the storytelling part. i havent read any of his books but ive seen the hsining and it was a little crazy i mean seiously. kinda like whoa weirdness. but mrs. meyer definately has a way with creativity

i agree to the storytelling part. i havent read any of his books but ive seen the hsining and it was a little crazy i mean seiously. kinda like whoa weirdness. but mrs. meyer definately has a way with creativity

yea i ment to start a new paragraph... i know that he didn't write harry potter!!! sry!

why dont you just click on the reply button......?

why dont you just click on the reply button......?

i kno right. seriously i had an early release today so ive had a lot of time on my hands. bu i always check this site to see whats new then i saw some of the stupid things that troll person was saying and i was all hold up

i kno right. seriously i had an early release today so ive had a lot of time on my hands. bu i always check this site to see whats new then i saw some of the stupid things that troll person was saying and i was all hold up

ME TOO AND I OWE IT ALL TO MY BEST FRIEND AND MY COUSINS HAHA!!

ME TOO AND I OWE IT ALL TO MY BEST FRIEND AND MY COUSINS HAHA!!

lol its cool it just makes evrything easier to keep track haha

lol its cool it just makes evrything easier to keep track haha

Stephenie Meyer is a brilliant storyteller, but not a good writer. I'm not saying she didn't do a good job with TWILIGHT, obviously she's doing something right. As I stated, she's a good storyteller, but not writer. If you bother looking up any of the "complex" words she uses, you'll find most of them are out of context or don't make sense altogether. In addition to that, she'll take a bigger word and use it several times close together and then one never sees it again. She seems like a "thesuarus writer". It's purely a surface story too, something Meyer has admitted to. Well written works have depth and meaning behind the story. There's no depth, no symbolism, nothing.

Don't get me wrong, it is VERY entertaining, even King agreed to that in so many words, but her writing could've been better. Anyone will agree TWILIGHT was a successful novel, but numbers don't equate the quality of a book. Besides, a lot of twilighters often say how it's the first book they ever enjoyed so, frankly, if TWILIGHT is the only book a person read they wouldn't have much to compare it to.

Also, who is Edward outside of loving Bella and being a good looking gentleman who wrote one song for her? He had more of a personality in the first one, but in the next three he's always obsessed with her safety. He lost his sense of humor. The characters don't have very much depth outside of their "love" for each other. Who is Bella outside of loving Edward? She's stubborn and likes reading, but what about her personality? What are her goals in life?

Stephenie Meyer also contradicts herself a lot and the last book was full of weakly constructed back-stories. A good writer will have a story outlined from beginning to end and will use something called foreshadowing. Meyer seems to make her story up as she goes along. When asked if she would change anything about TWILIGHT she said herself that she wishes it would've been better written.

Thank you! my comment is somewhere above yours and im not going to type it again so i'll just say that i agree!

Amen to that.

couldn't have said it better myself =)

you're awesome.

And suddenly I love the man more. He's always been one of my favorite writers, because even if I couldn't relate to the characters, I could see, hear, feel them. When he wanted it scary, it was scary. And there was never any of the cop-out fake battles that you deal with in the Twilight books. It was a do or die. It was a question of how a character will react to another's death...by their own hand. It was genius.


Honestly, people? The question wasn't "How can Meyer be a better writer?" It was more a "How do writers influence the next generation?" And he stated his opinion. It wasn't even a horribly insulting opinion, by the way...unlike quite a few comments. Case closed.

And suddenly I love the man more. He's always been one of my favorite writers, because even if I couldn't relate to the characters, I could see, hear, feel them. When he wanted it scary, it was scary. And there was never any of the cop-out fake battles that you deal with in the Twilight books. It was a do or die. It was a question of how a character will react to another's death...by their own hand. It was genius.


Honestly, people? The question wasn't "How can Meyer be a better writer?" It was more a "How do writers influence the next generation?" And he stated his opinion. It wasn't even a horribly insulting opinion, by the way...unlike quite a few comments. Case closed.

lol i am trying to figure out the same thing!!!

lol i am trying to figure out the same thing!!!

Oh My Edward!!! Thats the effect of getting old hahahah Obviously, he's very insecure with Stephenie Meyer because her books are the number 1 bestseller all over the world.
And to Mr. Stephen King... i admire you before, but what you did and say was quite very disappointing... You're sourgraping waaaaaahhhh!!!

and one more thing.... the books does not only capture teenagers... maybe he should try to see TwilightMOMS website so that he'll know many Moms all over the world are crazy over Twilight and Edward as well.... including myself hahahah!

Oh My Edward!!! Thats the effect of getting old hahahah Obviously, he's very insecure with Stephenie Meyer because her books are the number 1 bestseller all over the world.
And to Mr. Stephen King... i admire you before, but what you did and say was quite very disappointing... You're sourgraping waaaaaahhhh!!!

and one more thing.... the books does not only capture teenagers... maybe he should try to see TwilightMOMS website so that he'll know many Moms all over the world are crazy over Twilight and Edward as well.... including myself hahahah!

Thank you :D

Thank you :D

i agree hes written some good books ive heard great things. but he and YOU shouldnt be baggin on other authors. everyone has a unique style to his or her writing and everyone has a preferance in books but you dont have to be so rude just explain what you think and be done with it

i agree hes written some good books ive heard great things. but he and YOU shouldnt be baggin on other authors. everyone has a unique style to his or her writing and everyone has a preferance in books but you dont have to be so rude just explain what you think and be done with it

ppl are just gay

Sorry, I don't care how much anyone loves Twilight, Stephen King is a great author.
As far as I'm concered, he can say whatever he wants about anyone.

I believe that might be in order. If he can write a new novel about a book taking over people's minds and making them batshit insane, cultish, and generally intolerant of others, then I'll be sure to read it.


It's as if the only thing said so far is "OMG HE IS SO INSECURE BECAUSE HE'S OLD AND UGLY." Don't forget he's got best-sellers on best-sellers, that he has movies that are practically classics by now. People still refer to The Shining, Carrie, The Green Mile, Cujo, Pet Semetary...not to mention The Dark Tower saga. What's there to be insecure about?

I believe that might be in order. If he can write a new novel about a book taking over people's minds and making them batshit insane, cultish, and generally intolerant of others, then I'll be sure to read it.


It's as if the only thing said so far is "OMG HE IS SO INSECURE BECAUSE HE'S OLD AND UGLY." Don't forget he's got best-sellers on best-sellers, that he has movies that are practically classics by now. People still refer to The Shining, Carrie, The Green Mile, Cujo, Pet Semetary...not to mention The Dark Tower saga. What's there to be insecure about?

stephen king dont hate becuz your books were probably not as good as stephenie meyer twilight series.harry potter series and twilight series are so different so people stop saying there the same or comparing it to twilight it annoying

stephen king dont hate becuz your books were probably not as good as stephenie meyer twilight series.harry potter series and twilight series are so different so people stop saying there the same or comparing it to twilight it annoying

I love him. He's absolutely right.

dudes im not a reader like ever. i dont even read for book projects (im not the best student) but! BUT! i read twilight. the whole series too. and when ppl compare it to harry potter im like what?!?reason why was because evryone was like read harry potter and i was all hell no i never read. the story just didnt intrest me. but then i heard about twilight and i was so excited to read it because i loved the story line. stephenie meyer is the only auther i will ever read. so i dont give a crap about what staphen whats his name says so whatever. there is my story.

dudes im not a reader like ever. i dont even read for book projects (im not the best student) but! BUT! i read twilight. the whole series too. and when ppl compare it to harry potter im like what?!?reason why was because evryone was like read harry potter and i was all hell no i never read. the story just didnt intrest me. but then i heard about twilight and i was so excited to read it because i loved the story line. stephenie meyer is the only auther i will ever read. so i dont give a crap about what staphen whats his name says so whatever. there is my story.

I honestly think he is not jealous... why would he be? he is one of the bestselling authors in the world... all his books and short stories are great. All the movies that were based on his novels were awesome... Carrie, The shinning, IT, The shawshank redemption... i could go on and on...


when i was watching Nightmares and dreamscapes i couldn't go to sleep for like an hour after that... yes I read the books and i like them but i agree she is not that great of a writer... i really did not like BD... i felt like it was being rushed just to get everything to end and to get to the "happy ending"

I honestly think he is not jealous... why would he be? he is one of the bestselling authors in the world... all his books and short stories are great. All the movies that were based on his novels were awesome... Carrie, The shinning, IT, The shawshank redemption... i could go on and on...


when i was watching Nightmares and dreamscapes i couldn't go to sleep for like an hour after that... yes I read the books and i like them but i agree she is not that great of a writer... i really did not like BD... i felt like it was being rushed just to get everything to end and to get to the "happy ending"

I know that he compared the authors here. But just reading this sent me over the edge, because a lot of people do compare the two and i just got sick of it and i guess i snapped, lol.

I know that he compared the authors here. But just reading this sent me over the edge, because a lot of people do compare the two and i just got sick of it and i guess i snapped, lol.

I know that he compared the authors here. But just reading this sent me over the edge, because a lot of people do compare the two and i just got sick of it and i guess i snapped, lol.

Twilight was the first book that EVER reeled me in. I've read Stephen King's Desperation and well quite frankly it bored me. It was all about a f***ing crazy-ass cop that lived in an old mining town and it was just screwed up. SK SUCKS!!!! I never want to read his books again. And also I didn't get what he was talking about half the time in that book. I had to re-read the chapters before I finally got it. The surprizing thing is that I'm a HUGE fan of horror stuff. Twilight kept me reading without skipping a beat. I agree with NATALIE I also found myself saying that I'd stop reading after two chapters and then I would keep going from there, I lost sleep because of these books. I LOVE these books so much that I've read them about five or six times and I'm re-reading New Moon again. I just love how Stephenie created a book that I can actually READ without having to re-read a whole chapter just to get it (UNLIKE SK'S BOOKS!) and my mother (she's a lot like me. Loves horror stuff and she's a really tough women.) even said that SK's stuff sucked. She hasn't read Twilight...yet...I'm gonna make her someday... :D. But anyway, back to the subject...Stephen King just is--in my opinion--jealus and a stuck-up creep that doesn't appreciate good liturature that has wonderful feelings. His books don't have the kind of romance I'm looking for (Twilight Romance is what I call it... :D). And he says that Twilight is ONLY for teenage girls? Umm excuse me dumb ass, but either you're not acknoledging that guys also like Twilight or you're calling guy Twilighters, like my brother, girls! So if I were you Stephen King, I would shut the hell up! Okay...I think I've made myself clear... until someone else pisses me off, talk to ya people later! :D :P

I doubt you are, otherwise you would have understood it better. It's not that hard to even understand.

He's wrote more books, has more fans, can actually write good literature, had his book turned into movies, and has been on the bestseller many times and he's jealous of Meyer? I really doubt that. Of course, his romance isn't what you're looking for, he doesn't write romance.

And Twlight is only for girls or they're gay.

you are so right, Jean. why would he jealous..

Well then you proved that my brother is gay. It's not like I didn't already know that. My friends always say that he is gay and we call him a fruitcake. :D It's fun to annoy him. You wanna help????? xD

Honestly, the fact that you couldn't understand his writing says more about you than it does about him.

Hey. I was 9 years old when I started 2 read it. OKAY? Is it okay if I'm not a very smart person??? Now I'm 13 years old and I STILL can't read that stuff cause I don't understand. Now you might be a smart person and can understand it. I on the other hand can't. And my last post on here was my opinion.

9 years old isn't exactly an ideal age to be reading King...nor is 13, unless you have an above-average reading level. Little wonder you think he sucks. Try him again when you're older, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Anyway, you're young. I read a lot of crap when I was your age too. I didn't think a bad book existed. But now that I've gone through tons upon tons of English courses, I've learned what constitutes as bad writing. I've learned to analyze books. And as you get older, you may too. Maybe you'll find that Twilight isn't as great as you thought it was. Sure, you might still like it, but maybe you'll also realize that it does have its flaws and isn't the best book ever.

Maybe. I'm gonna try to read The Shining once when I finally get it, then I'm gonna watch the movie. But I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get bored of Twilight soon, but I haven't just yet.

I'm 13, and reading stephen king books, sure they are a bit confusing at times, but I've gone through about 10 of his books already and love all of them

oh and one more thing... why did u choose that picture of him?lol it totally does not help him...

oh and one more thing... why did u choose that picture of him?lol it totally does not help him...

Stephenies last book was awful, but I really love the first three. Stephen King has probably published some brilliant literature but I think Stephenie also has a knack for really making you feel your inside the story and in place of the characters. Yes, some of it is a bit cliched but also at the same time is still ashamedly so fun to read. She quite cleverly found a gap in the market, so obviously there wasnt much like it out there. People love it...

There's is no gap. She's just lucky.

you're awesome.

you're awesome.

This stuff is getting a little bit out of hand. He stated an opinion and he's entitled to that. I don't like what he said but that's what he thinks. Doesn't mean people have to go overboard with it and bash the guy. Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful writer in my opinion, but there are authors who I think are better than she is. She's new so maybe after a while she'll be a more respected author and become a better writer. As for this King stuff just let it go.

This stuff is getting a little bit out of hand. He stated an opinion and he's entitled to that. I don't like what he said but that's what he thinks. Doesn't mean people have to go overboard with it and bash the guy. Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful writer in my opinion, but there are authors who I think are better than she is. She's new so maybe after a while she'll be a more respected author and become a better writer. As for this King stuff just let it go.

you are so right, Jean. why would he jealous..

you are so right, Jean. why would he jealous..

That's a pretty good question. King's not the best looking man out there...


I'm guessing it was meant to scare the hell out of people. I get the feeling he's going to crawl out of my computer monitor and attack me D:

That's a pretty good question. King's not the best looking man out there...


I'm guessing it was meant to scare the hell out of people. I get the feeling he's going to crawl out of my computer monitor and attack me D:

The comments may seem a little harsh but they were only an opinion from one person. I have read all the authors mentioned with the exception of James Patterson, though I may have to check him out yet. All are so different in their styles and content. I am tired of the comparisons between the Harry Potter series and Twilight series. Both have good in their own way. JK Rowland created an amazing world filled with all the fasciating characters and events where the Twilight Meyers is a sweet love story with wonderful characters. I grew up reading Stephen King and Dean Koontz stories. Stephen King's storytelling is epic, and have created some sleepless nights for me. But both of those writers are in the same genre. Both have good books but Stephen King has also had some that were bad (Thinner, Pet Semetary). Stephen King is the best of that genre. None are going to win Pultzer Prizes but they know how to entertain their audiences, same goes for Jodi Picoult who is also a good writer. I love the Twilight series, and I'm in my late 30's as well Harry Potter. His opinion is his opinion but it doesn't effect my reading choices because I can see good & bad in the stories so I just ignore what I don't like and let myself get sucked into the characters and story.

The comments may seem a little harsh but they were only an opinion from one person. I have read all the authors mentioned with the exception of James Patterson, though I may have to check him out yet. All are so different in their styles and content. I am tired of the comparisons between the Harry Potter series and Twilight series. Both have good in their own way. JK Rowland created an amazing world filled with all the fasciating characters and events where the Twilight Meyers is a sweet love story with wonderful characters. I grew up reading Stephen King and Dean Koontz stories. Stephen King's storytelling is epic, and have created some sleepless nights for me. But both of those writers are in the same genre. Both have good books but Stephen King has also had some that were bad (Thinner, Pet Semetary). Stephen King is the best of that genre. None are going to win Pultzer Prizes but they know how to entertain their audiences, same goes for Jodi Picoult who is also a good writer. I love the Twilight series, and I'm in my late 30's as well Harry Potter. His opinion is his opinion but it doesn't effect my reading choices because I can see good & bad in the stories so I just ignore what I don't like and let myself get sucked into the characters and story.

if he's not insecure, then why would he say stuffs like that??? he should have shut his mouth if he has nothing good to say... especially about Stephenie Meyer....
obviously, he's jealous because no one is buying his books already...even if these books are good... and he should accept the fact that Twilight Series are the #1 bestseller all over the world... So for those who hate twilight... better go home... why are you here??? you're just hurting yourself hahahaha!!!

if he's not insecure, then why would he say stuffs like that??? he should have shut his mouth if he has nothing good to say... especially about Stephenie Meyer....
obviously, he's jealous because no one is buying his books already...even if these books are good... and he should accept the fact that Twilight Series are the #1 bestseller all over the world... So for those who hate twilight... better go home... why are you here??? you're just hurting yourself hahahaha!!!

yeah im actually readin the series again because i zone a lot. but im only on twilight i read slow

yeah im actually readin the series again because i zone a lot. but im only on twilight i read slow

tell me about it

tell me about it

Oh, let's see, Twilight_forever. Maybe it's because it was an interview about his opinions on other authors? But of course, he couldn't possibly pick on the immaculate Stephenie Meyer. No one could! Never mind that people are still buying his books, world wide, that he has several practically-classic stories, and that there's a comic series and a movie soon to come out for the Dark Tower Saga.


Or, you know, you could grow a couple and realize that he has free speech and that Stephenie isn't the best time EVAR. Perhaps you should shut your mouth if you have nothing good to say? I'm just here for the lulz - keep providing them, baby!

I completely agree with you
sorry my other post was meant to be here

I completely agree with you
sorry my other post was meant to be here

Lol ttly. We should bash him because he's ttly hating on everyone! And like, everyone who hates Twilight is soooo stupid! They should all die!


Yeah, some of us find your words hypocritical, yet hilarious. Keep it up.

Lol ttly. We should bash him because he's ttly hating on everyone! And like, everyone who hates Twilight is soooo stupid! They should all die!


Yeah, some of us find your words hypocritical, yet hilarious. Keep it up.

i actually agree with what he said, i love the twilight books, don't get me wrong, but stephenie isn't a good writer, i think she just got lucky with a good story. i refuse to read the host because i know it won't be as good as twilight. i don't know how many times while i was reading it i washed she would call edward something other than god-like or just saying jacob had russet skin and long hair. she's not good at descriptions or anything fancy, but i am glad she but her thoughts to paper and wrote a good story, she just didn't write it well

who was that thank you to?

who was that thank you to?

I AM A TWILIGHT MOM. First of all, Stephen King was giving his opinion on her writing from a critics point of view, NOT a readers point of view. His comments were appropriate IN THE CONTEXT. When a person reads a book, they don't look for a particular writing style, or the dynamics of writing fiction, they read it for the story. If the story appeals to them enough, the rest doesn't matter. Jealousy is so not the issue at hand, he's had more success than almost any other modern writer. If you know anything about him, he writes because he loves it, not to make money or to be on the bestseller list. Those things just kind of happened along the way. Many many more of his books could have been made into movies. He's had many offers and turned them down because he values his work and didn't want it devauled by Hollywood like so many great books are. Stephanie herself has worked very hard to prevent this from happening as well. He did mention her success and the good things about the series. It's not that he doesn't get the appeal, he is just giving his opinion. I love Stephen King books and I also love all of Stephanie Meyers books and they're very different. I like them each for different reasons. Not everyone is going to like the Twilight series, be realistic. They're not for everyone, just like his books aren't for everyone. She is still young and new to the game, and there's always room for improvement for everyone. I can't wait to see where she goes next. As for Stephen King, his writing is and always will be brilliant. His early works are very different from what he writes today. He has grown as a writer and so will she.

I AM A TWILIGHT MOM. First of all, Stephen King was giving his opinion on her writing from a critics point of view, NOT a readers point of view. His comments were appropriate IN THE CONTEXT. When a person reads a book, they don't look for a particular writing style, or the dynamics of writing fiction, they read it for the story. If the story appeals to them enough, the rest doesn't matter. Jealousy is so not the issue at hand, he's had more success than almost any other modern writer. If you know anything about him, he writes because he loves it, not to make money or to be on the bestseller list. Those things just kind of happened along the way. Many many more of his books could have been made into movies. He's had many offers and turned them down because he values his work and didn't want it devauled by Hollywood like so many great books are. Stephanie herself has worked very hard to prevent this from happening as well. He did mention her success and the good things about the series. It's not that he doesn't get the appeal, he is just giving his opinion. I love Stephen King books and I also love all of Stephanie Meyers books and they're very different. I like them each for different reasons. Not everyone is going to like the Twilight series, be realistic. They're not for everyone, just like his books aren't for everyone. She is still young and new to the game, and there's always room for improvement for everyone. I can't wait to see where she goes next. As for Stephen King, his writing is and always will be brilliant. His early works are very different from what he writes today. He has grown as a writer and so will she.

me? or sydney?

me? or sydney?

You realize that Stephanie Meyer isn't that great of a writer. Read the Host and you'll find out. I mean she just hit home with the Twilight series because it's a genius idea! I still think that the comparison between Twilight and the Harry Potter series is wrong. They are two way different ideas so why compare them. I have read all the Harry Potter books before I discovered Twilight and I have to say they were good. Twilight is also amazing but it's a different brand of good.

I hated Pet Semetary book & movie. Both sucked. Overall I agree the man is a genius. For those that don't know there are magazines (Entertainment Weekly I think) that have him do book reviews. I agree and disagree with some of his remarks but there is no doubt the impact he has had that his opinion is respected by many. Many people who are younger on here may not know that he wrote one of the scariest vampire stories with Salem's lot. The little boy vampire hanging outside the window. Not the warm & fuzzy vampires.

I hated Pet Semetary book & movie. Both sucked. Overall I agree the man is a genius. For those that don't know there are magazines (Entertainment Weekly I think) that have him do book reviews. I agree and disagree with some of his remarks but there is no doubt the impact he has had that his opinion is respected by many. Many people who are younger on here may not know that he wrote one of the scariest vampire stories with Salem's lot. The little boy vampire hanging outside the window. Not the warm & fuzzy vampires.

he is stupid! He is just mad that a bunch af teenage girls dont read his books

dan i live in chander arizona it never snows here haha

dang i live in chander arizona it never snows here haha

dang i live in chander arizona it never snows here haha

she deleted her commetn arg

she deleted her commetn arg

to crispin

to crispin

I think he is an amazing writer, but I also love SM and the Twilight saga and JKR and Harry Potter...but above any of his writings...strangely enough one of my all time favorite novels was written by Tabitha King...yes, his wife. It is called "One on One" and a teenage angst love story...would if he ever have dissed her writing to interviewers/media??? Just curious.

I think he is an amazing writer, but I also love SM and the Twilight saga and JKR and Harry Potter...but above any of his writings...strangely enough one of my all time favorite novels was written by Tabitha King...yes, his wife. It is called "One on One" and a teenage angst love story...would if he ever have dissed her writing to interviewers/media??? Just curious.

this guy is a nass, twilght is HOT, nothing wrong with that! :)

this guy is a nass, twilght is HOT, nothing wrong with that! :)

Because it is an article about Stephen King, an author I am a fan of. And because seeing comments such as yours makes me laugh. I mean, seriously, do you really think TYPING ALL IN CAPS or abusing exclamation points/question marks gets your point across any better?

Because it is an article about Stephen King, an author I am a fan of. And because seeing comments such as yours makes me laugh. I mean, seriously, do you really think TYPING ALL IN CAPS or abusing exclamation points/question marks gets your point across any better?

Because it is an article about Stephen King, an author I am a fan of. And because seeing comments such as yours makes me laugh. I mean, seriously, do you really think TYPING ALL IN CAPS or abusing exclamation points/question marks gets your point across any better?

Well, I do love IT, but his books are only horror, there is a difference between sci-fi and horror. His work is only famous because he made some of his first books into a movie. Twilight had more fans then he did before the movie was made. The Oscars have nothing to do with Stephen King, all the movies they choose are really bad. He says we love these books because they mention sex, no we love them because it is an adventurous love story. Maybe he should check his facts also?

Well, I do love IT, but his books are only horror, there is a difference between sci-fi and horror. His work is only famous because he made some of his first books into a movie. Twilight had more fans then he did before the movie was made. The Oscars have nothing to do with Stephen King, all the movies they choose are really bad. He says we love these books because they mention sex, no we love them because it is an adventurous love story. Maybe he should check his facts also?

Well, I do love IT, but his books are only horror, there is a difference between sci-fi and horror. His work is only famous because he made some of his first books into a movie. Twilight had more fans then he did before the movie was made. The Oscars have nothing to do with Stephen King, all the movies they choose are really bad. He says we love these books because they mention sex, no we love them because it is an adventurous love story. Maybe he should check his facts also?

I feel bad for Stephenie!

Get off this damn site!

i don't really care about the literature and if he thinks it's good or not!! Books to me are about the story that they tell, and Stephanie Meyer told a great story, if her writing was really bad there wouldn't have been a great story, but million upon millions of people brought her books so i think thats saying something!! and i am a fan of james patterson who he also dissed, who is also an awesome writer and i am a harry potter fan so i like JKR as well. every writer is different, If every writer wrote the same it would be boring!! We all have different opinions, he's entitled to his, we love what we love and thats what makes us different!

i don't really care about the literature and if he thinks it's good or not!! Books to me are about the story that they tell, and Stephanie Meyer told a great story, if her writing was really bad there wouldn't have been a great story, but million upon millions of people brought her books so i think thats saying something!! and i am a fan of james patterson who he also dissed, who is also an awesome writer and i am a harry potter fan so i like JKR as well. every writer is different, If every writer wrote the same it would be boring!! We all have different opinions, he's entitled to his, we love what we love and thats what makes us different!

How dare he!!! Who is he to dis other authors. That screams "huge ego". Seriously, just b/c Stephenie writes differently than him, that does not give him the right to judge her style. And honestly, I remember having to read one of his stories for a class and for one thing, I just about died of boredom and, for another, it was one of the dumbest stories I've ever read in my life. That's my view of his writing. At least Meyer captures realistic human emotion and not some ridiculous weird sci-fi crap.
And I don't care how great of an author people make him out to be, it's all opinionated. And it's really pathetic that he feels the urge to put down other authors who enjoy writing. Ugh! He needs to get a life!

I doubt he has a bigger ego compare to Meyer.

Actually he does have the right. As I recall it's a published put out in the public.

And no, Meyer isn't realistic. She's just awful.

I just think that he is talented, but this is unnecessary to say. This kind of stuff hurts people's feeling and it is rude. Oh and sorry for the comment up there.

I just think that he is talented, but this is unnecessary to say. This kind of stuff hurts people's feeling and it is rude. Oh and sorry for the comment up there.

I think there are different kinds of writers for different kinds, or groups of people. I don't think if I were Stephen King, that I would comment on another persons writing. I like both writers. But there are so many different tastes and styles and likes and dislikes in this world. I am glad she wrote the twilight series. I am glad for Carrie and all the books that Stephen wrote. Everyone starts somewhere. I would say by the fan base and readers that she has done quite well for herself. Go Stephenie !!

I think there are different kinds of writers for different kinds, or groups of people. I don't think if I were Stephen King, that I would comment on another persons writing. I like both writers. But there are so many different tastes and styles and likes and dislikes in this world. I am glad she wrote the twilight series. I am glad for Carrie and all the books that Stephen wrote. Everyone starts somewhere. I would say by the fan base and readers that she has done quite well for herself. Go Stephenie !!

"realistic human emotion"

???????????????????????????????????????

how can you even SAY that Stephanie Meyers puts that in her book. REALISTIC? when a guy leaves a girl, it is not realistic for her to cry over him for months and cut off every other aspect of her life. It is not realistic to forgive people the way Bella forgives Edward all the time and sparkling vampires and "realistic" can never be used in the same sentence!

and if you want boring, read New Moon.

uhhmm yehhh if ur soul mate left u, then u would cry for the rest of ur exsitence. edward left beacuse he loved her so much. and yes its all very realistic. fyi vampires and werewolves,and all that stuff is real. just cause u cant see it doesnt mean it doesnt exist!

nah, too easy.

No, Bella's just pathetic. I did lose the most important person in my life, and I still miss her and wish she were back. But guess what? I also learned to move past the pain and live my life again, and learn to find happiness again.

And I assure you, no one could love me more than her.

Soulmates don't exist. especially not sparkly ones.

and seriously...if you still believe in vampires and shizz you need a reality check

No, only a weakling would cry for the rest of their existence. Real people would cry for about a few days and then get over it. Face it, Twilight is not the best of literature and it will never be. And they're not vampires; they're sparkly venemous stone people with Mary Sue qualities.

You really wouldn't. Hell, not even Bella did. She got up and started speaking to Jacob again, didn't she? (after a ridiculously long period of time).

I'm telling you this out of concern for your health, not out of a desire to attack you. Please, if a guy dumps you, *no matter how much you loved him*, play Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and get on with your life. Because it's really unlikely that he'll have dumped you for *your* benefit, and you would owe it to yourself and your family to move on.

If you don't believe me, talk to an adult that you trust - chances are they'll have experienced it themselves.

(I liked Twilight, by the way, and up until now I didn't see any harm in the books. But if they're making people believe that Bella's reaction to Edward's disappearance is healthy, then...)

Please tell me you're joking, or being sarcastic here. It's really hard to tell. Some of these twi-girls write the craziest crap!

probably i dont think ppl like us very much cuz we are right and they just cant handle it

probably i dont think ppl like us very much cuz we are right and they just cant handle it

He's write. She can't write. She substitutes substance and plot for fluffy language, excessive adjectives and purple prose.

He's write. She can't write. She substitutes substance and plot for fluffy language, excessive adjectives and purple prose.

Stephen King is a more successful author than Stephanie Meyer, he has no reason to be jealous. He is stating facts.

Stephen King is a more successful author than Stephanie Meyer, he has no reason to be jealous. He is stating facts.

The fact that people bought her books doesn't mean they're good. Millions of people buy crap every day. The story she told was not great either, it was a sterilized version of the vampire/paranormal romances that the likes of Anne Rice have been writing for years. Just because a story is enjoyed doesn't make it great.

The fact that people bought her books doesn't mean they're good. Millions of people buy crap every day. The story she told was not great either, it was a sterilized version of the vampire/paranormal romances that the likes of Anne Rice have been writing for years. Just because a story is enjoyed doesn't make it great.

yeah actualllyyy how did you just randomly stumble across this article?? oh and you know thats funny, cuz YOUR comments make me laugh 2!!! i mean seriously, even if you do love Stephen King how would you know that there was going to be an article about him on this site?

yeah actualllyyy how did you just randomly stumble across this article?? oh and you know thats funny, cuz YOUR comments make me laugh 2!!! i mean seriously, even if you do love Stephen King how would you know that there was going to be an article about him on this site?

yeah actualllyyy how did you just randomly stumble across this article?? oh and you know thats funny, cuz YOUR comments make me laugh 2!!! i mean seriously, even if you do love Stephen King how would you know that there was going to be an article about him on this site?

Okay, let’s weigh up the facts here:

King: 100 novels and a cornucopia of (amazing) short stories published
Meyer: 5 novels published

King: classic adaptations of his work - Shining, Shawshank, Green Mile, Stand By Me
Meyer: one adaption = one of the worst movies ever made

Knowing you're right in this argument
Priceless.

ah, beat me too it!

EXCUSE MEEEHHH!!! "ONE OF THE WORST MOVIE EVER MADE????" THEN WHY DOES IT EARNED $340 MILLION FOR JUST 3 MONTHS????

Well, that is both domestic and foreign sales put together. Madagascar 2 made more than Twilight in domestic and foreign sales, so did Iron Man, WALL-E, Hancock, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, Mama Mia, Sex in the City and Quantam of Solice. (I won't even mention The Dark Knight...oh wait, I just did,$998.5 million)Twilight is #14 in box office worldwide, Horton Hears a Who!, Wanted, 10,000 BC and HSM3 trailing right behind it.Not exactly Oscar material is it? But the point is, it's entertaining! Look at the box office number as of today. Taken,Paul Blartt:Mall Cop, My Bloody Valentime 3D and Hotel for Dogs are in the top box office sales! It's mindless entertainment that pulls in the big bucks! That's just common knowledge.

Because a whole bunch of bored teenage girls with half a brain and mouths the size of the Grand Canyon wasted a whole bunch of money to see the trash film again and again and again...

Most of the people I know went just to laugh at it.

FOR TWILIGHT HATERS AND THOSE WHO DO NOT LIKE STEPHENIE MEYER!!!! JUST GO HOME AND SLEEP!!!!! THIS SITE IS DEFINITELY NOT FOR YOU!!!!

Oh he's always been an a$$hole anyway - no one really pays attention to what he says - lol. Whatever.

Oh he's always been an a$$hole anyway - no one really pays attention to what he says - lol. Whatever.

hahahahah!!! She deleted her comments!

hahahahah!!! She deleted her comments!

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Haha, your name is 'Carrie'. XD


You obviously have no idea who you're talking about when you say he's 'just jealous'. Do you have any idea as to the extent of his fame and fortune he's amassed over the years? Why would he be 'jealous' of a no talent hack?

Haha, your name is 'Carrie'. XD


You obviously have no idea who you're talking about when you say he's 'just jealous'. Do you have any idea as to the extent of his fame and fortune he's amassed over the years? Why would he be 'jealous' of a no talent hack?

Haha, your name is 'Carrie'. XD


You obviously have no idea who you're talking about when you say he's 'just jealous'. Do you have any idea as to the extent of his fame and fortune he's amassed over the years? Why would he be 'jealous' of a no talent hack?

oh come on Mr HAter!!! Just GO HOME!!! YOU'RE HURTINIG YOURSELF HERE!!! AHAHAHAH

EXCUSE MEEEHHH!!! "ONE OF THE WORST MOVIE EVER MADE????" THEN WHY DOES IT EARNED $340 MILLION FOR JUST 3 MONTHS????

EXCUSE MEEEHHH!!! "ONE OF THE WORST MOVIE EVER MADE????" THEN WHY DOES IT EARNED $340 MILLION FOR JUST 3 MONTHS????

All his work 'only appeals to a small fan base'? You haven't been living under a rock for the past thirty years have you?

All his work 'only appeals to a small fan base'? You haven't been living under a rock for the past thirty years have you?

All his work 'only appeals to a small fan base'? You haven't been living under a rock for the past thirty years have you?

^ This exemplifies why Stephenie Meyer is a horrid writer. Just look at the lack of intelligence her fans display.

^ This exemplifies why Stephenie Meyer is a horrid writer. Just look at the lack of intelligence her fans display.

^ This exemplifies why Stephenie Meyer is a horrid writer. Just look at the lack of intelligence her fans display.

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO JEALOUSY THAT A WOMAN IS HAVING THIS MUCH SUCCESS AND THAT HIS IS OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT.


MAYBE EVEN MORE SUCCESS THAN HE DID IN HIS HAYDAY SINCE TWILIGHT SERIES DOESN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.



JUST JEALOUSY,...

1. HE HAD SUCCESSFUL BOOKS, SO DOES MEYERS AND MAKING MORE MONEY



2. WHOSE BOOKS HAVE REIGNED IN THE TOP SELLING LISTS LONGER THAN ANY OTHER.... MEYER'S, UNLIKE HIS



3. HIS BOOKS WERE MADE INTO MOVIES BUT MOSTLY MADE FOR TV AND MEYERS BOOKS ARE BEING MADE INTO MOVIES FOR THE BIG SCREEN AND MAKING CRAZY MONEY



4.HIS BOOOKS NEVER GOT THIS MUCH PUBLICITY AS MEYERS' IS



5. NOBODY EVER MADE ANY FAN COLLECTOR MERCHANDISE FOR HIS STUFF AS MUCH AS THERE IS FOR MEYER'S BOOKS



6. WHO HAS MORE WEBSITES, BLOGS, FORUMS, ETC. BASED ON THE POPULARITY OF THEIR BOOKS...MEYERS.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JEALOUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



AND HE IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE BEING IGNORED AND TRYING TO GET IN THIS SPOTLIGHT..... PITIFULLY ASKING "HEY REMEMBER ME, LOOK AT ME,LOOK AT ME"

PITIFUL, HE JUST DROVE POSSIBLY MANY FANS OR POSSIBLE FANS AWAY FROM HIS STUFF FOR BEING SO DISRESPECTFUL.



I FOR ONE KIND OF ENJOY(ED) HIS STUFF AND HAD NO ILL THOUGHTS TOWARD HIM UNTIL NOW, AND NOW I FEEL THE INCLINATION TO STAY AWAY FROM WHATEVER HAS TO DO WITH HIM. FUNNY HOW HATIN' ON SOMEONE WORKS TO THEIR DISADVANTAGE!

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO JEALOUSY THAT A WOMAN IS HAVING THIS MUCH SUCCESS AND THAT HIS IS OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT.


MAYBE EVEN MORE SUCCESS THAN HE DID IN HIS HAYDAY SINCE TWILIGHT SERIES DOESN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.



JUST JEALOUSY,...

1. HE HAD SUCCESSFUL BOOKS, SO DOES MEYERS AND MAKING MORE MONEY



2. WHOSE BOOKS HAVE REIGNED IN THE TOP SELLING LISTS LONGER THAN ANY OTHER.... MEYER'S, UNLIKE HIS



3. HIS BOOKS WERE MADE INTO MOVIES BUT MOSTLY MADE FOR TV AND MEYERS BOOKS ARE BEING MADE INTO MOVIES FOR THE BIG SCREEN AND MAKING CRAZY MONEY



4.HIS BOOOKS NEVER GOT THIS MUCH PUBLICITY AS MEYERS' IS



5. NOBODY EVER MADE ANY FAN COLLECTOR MERCHANDISE FOR HIS STUFF AS MUCH AS THERE IS FOR MEYER'S BOOKS



6. WHO HAS MORE WEBSITES, BLOGS, FORUMS, ETC. BASED ON THE POPULARITY OF THEIR BOOKS...MEYERS.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JEALOUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



AND HE IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE BEING IGNORED AND TRYING TO GET IN THIS SPOTLIGHT..... PITIFULLY ASKING "HEY REMEMBER ME, LOOK AT ME,LOOK AT ME"

PITIFUL, HE JUST DROVE POSSIBLY MANY FANS OR POSSIBLE FANS AWAY FROM HIS STUFF FOR BEING SO DISRESPECTFUL.



I FOR ONE KIND OF ENJOY(ED) HIS STUFF AND HAD NO ILL THOUGHTS TOWARD HIM UNTIL NOW, AND NOW I FEEL THE INCLINATION TO STAY AWAY FROM WHATEVER HAS TO DO WITH HIM. FUNNY HOW HATIN' ON SOMEONE WORKS TO THEIR DISADVANTAGE!

IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO JEALOUSY THAT A WOMAN IS HAVING THIS MUCH SUCCESS AND THAT HIS IS OUT OF THE LIMELIGHT.


MAYBE EVEN MORE SUCCESS THAN HE DID IN HIS HAYDAY SINCE TWILIGHT SERIES DOESN'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN.



JUST JEALOUSY,...

1. HE HAD SUCCESSFUL BOOKS, SO DOES MEYERS AND MAKING MORE MONEY



2. WHOSE BOOKS HAVE REIGNED IN THE TOP SELLING LISTS LONGER THAN ANY OTHER.... MEYER'S, UNLIKE HIS



3. HIS BOOKS WERE MADE INTO MOVIES BUT MOSTLY MADE FOR TV AND MEYERS BOOKS ARE BEING MADE INTO MOVIES FOR THE BIG SCREEN AND MAKING CRAZY MONEY



4.HIS BOOOKS NEVER GOT THIS MUCH PUBLICITY AS MEYERS' IS



5. NOBODY EVER MADE ANY FAN COLLECTOR MERCHANDISE FOR HIS STUFF AS MUCH AS THERE IS FOR MEYER'S BOOKS



6. WHO HAS MORE WEBSITES, BLOGS, FORUMS, ETC. BASED ON THE POPULARITY OF THEIR BOOKS...MEYERS.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JEALOUSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



AND HE IS JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SOMEONE BEING IGNORED AND TRYING TO GET IN THIS SPOTLIGHT..... PITIFULLY ASKING "HEY REMEMBER ME, LOOK AT ME,LOOK AT ME"

PITIFUL, HE JUST DROVE POSSIBLY MANY FANS OR POSSIBLE FANS AWAY FROM HIS STUFF FOR BEING SO DISRESPECTFUL.



I FOR ONE KIND OF ENJOY(ED) HIS STUFF AND HAD NO ILL THOUGHTS TOWARD HIM UNTIL NOW, AND NOW I FEEL THE INCLINATION TO STAY AWAY FROM WHATEVER HAS TO DO WITH HIM. FUNNY HOW HATIN' ON SOMEONE WORKS TO THEIR DISADVANTAGE!

Because A. Nonymous is omnipotent and omniscient. ^_^

Because A. Nonymous is omnipotent and omniscient. ^_^

Because A. Nonymous is omnipotent and omniscient. ^_^

... you do realize this is the internet, right?

... you do realize this is the internet, right?

Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful writer. Her books are so captivatiing and far beyond horrible. I loved her Twilight series and her other book, The Host, is just as great and it's different. Stephen King is entitled to his opinion but he doesn't have to be so negative on Meyer's success. He does have lots of good work but he and Meyer or like from two different universes when it come to writing. Just because millions of her fans are teenage girls that doesn't mean that we're only looking for sex. There are tons of adults, men and women, who like Stephenie Meyer's books because it's about a truly wondreful romance. He's just being totally ridiculous. He has his way of writing things and she has her's. He if doesn't like it so much then he shouldn't even entertain it and just ignore Meyer's work then trying to start controversy.

Ignore it? Are you kidding me?

He was asked about what he thought about Meyer's work and he was giving his honest opinion about. With all they overrated hype about Meyer, he probably read the books thinking they might be great and was disappointed that they weren't up to his standards.

Believe me I hate what he said about Meyer's work and it's not something you can just ignore at first but if she were to reply to his message with something just as bad as he said I would be very disappointed becuase I think she's a much better person then to throw nasty remarks back at King. She should just take the criticism and move on trying to become a better writer.

Oh yes, God forbid anyone exercise their first amendment rights.

Oh yes, God forbid anyone exercise their first amendment rights.

Hi Yuki!


~ pippiperson

Hi Yuki!


~ pippiperson

Stephen King should go back to the dark hole he lives in and refrain from making comments about things he knows nothing about...specifically Twilight related stuff. Since when is he the go-to-guy for expert advice on authors and their books. He's just trying to pull a Camilla Belle and get his name in the media by saying something about Stephanie Meyer or the Twilight series.

Considering that he has been writing for a much longer time than Meyer has and his books are highly popular, I say he's entitled to criticize Meyer. If she can't take criticism, she doesn't deserve to be an author. Weaklings bawl and throw hissy fits when they're criticized; real authors buckle down and try to improve.

get of ur high horse!! if u don't like her works why are u on here??? and ur telling me that if you like something you don't think its good/great??? my point was that everyone is different, everyone likes and dislikes different things!!! if you weren't so narrow minded you would look at some of the comments on here and see that!! yes some people are disisng him but i haven't dissed his writing or anyones!!! plenty of people can see his pov and hers!! i just said that if we all wrote what he thinks is great literature life would be boring!! what would we do without useless crap?? by the way are u a literary?? or do you somehow know stephen king, because u seem to be doing all you can to praise him!!

get of ur high horse!! if u don't like her works why are u on here??? and ur telling me that if you like something you don't think its good/great??? my point was that everyone is different, everyone likes and dislikes different things!!! if you weren't so narrow minded you would look at some of the comments on here and see that!! yes some people are disisng him but i haven't dissed his writing or anyones!!! plenty of people can see his pov and hers!! i just said that if we all wrote what he thinks is great literature life would be boring!! what would we do without useless crap?? by the way are u a literary?? or do you somehow know stephen king, because u seem to be doing all you can to praise him!!

For those who think that Stephen King's books haven't been made into successful movies...ahem...

Carrie
Christine
Salems Lot
The Shining
Cujo
The Dead Zone
firestarter
Stand By Me
Pet Semetary
IT
Misery
The Shawshank Redemption
Dolored Claiborne
The Green Mile

my work here is done

[applause]

i agree hes written some good books ive heard great things. but he and YOU shouldnt be baggin on other authors. everyone has a unique style to his or her writing and everyone has a preferance in books but you dont have to be so rude just explain what you think and be done with it

Oh yes, God forbid anyone exercise their first amendment rights.

Thank you :D

who was that thank you to?

to crispin

don't thank me, thank logic!

I hated Pet Semetary book & movie. Both sucked. Overall I agree the man is a genius. For those that don't know there are magazines (Entertainment Weekly I think) that have him do book reviews. I agree and disagree with some of his remarks but there is no doubt the impact he has had that his opinion is respected by many. Many people who are younger on here may not know that he wrote one of the scariest vampire stories with Salem's lot. The little boy vampire hanging outside the window. Not the warm & fuzzy vampires.

'Salem's Lot (the book, not the movie from the '70s) scared the Bejesus out of me!!! Yes, the little vampire outside the window!!! I'm totally freaking out just thinking about it! Thanks for reminding me ;) Think I'll read it again!

Don't forget The Mist.

OME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM SO PISSED OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MY FACE IS RED AND IM GOING TO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SOMEONE SHOULD CRITICIZE HIM!!!!!!!!WHATS WRONG WITH HIS FACE?????????STEPHENIE MEYER IT TRULEY THE GREATEST AUTOR EVER!!!!!!SHE USES SO MUCH DESCRIPTION,GREAT WORDS,AND EVERY TIME I READ THE BOOKS,I WANT A GUY LIKE EDWARD!!!!!HE DOESNT KNOW GOOD BOOKS.I WISH EMMETT TURNED ME INTO A VAMPIRE SO I COULD KILL HIM!!!!! I WOULDNT EVEN WANT TO SUCK HIS GROSS BLOOD OUT!!!!!!!!!YOU ROCK STEPHENIE!!!!!!!!!!!YOU ARE AMAZINGLY TALENTED AND I WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF YOUR LOYAL FANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM SO PISSED OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MY FACE IS RED AND IM GOING TO EXPLODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SOMEONE SHOULD CRITICIZE HIM!!!!!!!!WHATS WRONG WITH HIS FACE?????????STEPHENIE MEYER IT TRULEY THE GREATEST AUTOR EVER!!!!!!SHE USES SO MUCH DESCRIPTION,GREAT WORDS,AND EVERY TIME I READ THE BOOKS,I WANT A GUY LIKE EDWARD!!!!!HE DOESNT KNOW GOOD BOOKS.I WISH EMMETT TURNED ME INTO A VAMPIRE SO I COULD KILL HIM!!!!! I WOULDNT EVEN WANT TO SUCK HIS GROSS BLOOD OUT!!!!!!!!!YOU ROCK STEPHENIE!!!!!!!!!!!YOU ARE AMAZINGLY TALENTED AND I WILL ALWAYS BE ONE OF YOUR LOYAL FANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You forgot some more Stephen King movies: Secret Window, Dreamcatcher, Rose Red, Children of the Corn.. the list goes on and on; google it - his works have been made into over 50 movies/miniseries/etc.
While I think what he said was a little harsh, I don't think he sucks at all. They are both completely different writers. I agree with what many people said here - Stephanie is an amazing STORYTELLER, but writer... well, I didn't think she did a bad job, but it wasn't amazing. Her storytelling abilities make up for it, in my opinion, because I read A LOT and it's rare that I find a book that I'm so in enthralled in. I thought her books were awesome because you get so into the characters and the story; you feel what they feel, want what they want, etc. But I agree with what others have said; how her characters can be shallow/undeveloped outside of their love for one another.

I'd love to know how many Stephen King novels most of you posters have read - I'm betting the majority of you have read 0. Like I said, I read a lot - doesn't mean I know more about books than you, but I have read many, many books and I can usually tell (for me, anyways) when a book is going to be garbage. I enjoy his novels; I've read quite a few of them too (my favorite has to be The Stand) He has his flaws, too of course; my biggest gripe with him is that he drags scenes out that SHOULD last 3-5 pages but last 20-30 pages, sometimes whole chapters... it kills me. He also usually kills off the people I like the most, lol, but that's not really a writing flaw...

Anyways, what I was trying to say is that they are both different authors and both attract different readers. He was just expressing his opinion, and I would hope we would all be mature enough to accept that not EVERYONE on the face of the planet is going to be all omgz Twilight rulez!!! Don't bash another author until you've read them and decided for yourself; personal opinions don't reflect talent/ability anyways.

You forgot some more Stephen King movies: Secret Window, Dreamcatcher, Rose Red, Children of the Corn.. the list goes on and on; google it - his works have been made into over 50 movies/miniseries/etc.
While I think what he said was a little harsh, I don't think he sucks at all. They are both completely different writers. I agree with what many people said here - Stephanie is an amazing STORYTELLER, but writer... well, I didn't think she did a bad job, but it wasn't amazing. Her storytelling abilities make up for it, in my opinion, because I read A LOT and it's rare that I find a book that I'm so in enthralled in. I thought her books were awesome because you get so into the characters and the story; you feel what they feel, want what they want, etc. But I agree with what others have said; how her characters can be shallow/undeveloped outside of their love for one another.

I'd love to know how many Stephen King novels most of you posters have read - I'm betting the majority of you have read 0. Like I said, I read a lot - doesn't mean I know more about books than you, but I have read many, many books and I can usually tell (for me, anyways) when a book is going to be garbage. I enjoy his novels; I've read quite a few of them too (my favorite has to be The Stand) He has his flaws, too of course; my biggest gripe with him is that he drags scenes out that SHOULD last 3-5 pages but last 20-30 pages, sometimes whole chapters... it kills me. He also usually kills off the people I like the most, lol, but that's not really a writing flaw...

Anyways, what I was trying to say is that they are both different authors and both attract different readers. He was just expressing his opinion, and I would hope we would all be mature enough to accept that not EVERYONE on the face of the planet is going to be all omgz Twilight rulez!!! Don't bash another author until you've read them and decided for yourself; personal opinions don't reflect talent/ability anyways.

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Get your facts straight before you talk trash sweetheart.

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Get your facts straight before you talk trash sweetheart.

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Get your facts straight before you talk trash sweetheart.

don't thank me, thank logic!

don't thank me, thank logic!

what ever ur oppinion does not matter i bet u just made alot of girls hate u plus u wouldnt see it in our way because UR NOT A GIRL TEENAGER JEEZ GO BOTHER SOME 1 ELSE AND BTW THE TWILIGHT SERIS ARE THE BOMB SO JUST GOO AWAY JEEZ

[applause] lol. Exactly!

For the record (I know you're probably not addressing me) I'm a teenage girl.

And I hate Twilight.

Gasp, shock, horror.

and you know how to spell and use correct grammar.

and you are on here because....?

What do you think? To laugh at the stupidity of some people.

It's okay if you're not a Twilighter. It's not like ALL teenage girls HAVE to like Twilight. It's just that some do. It's your opinion. And if people are stupid enough to hate you just because you don't like Twilight, well they're morons (probably planning on having a Twilight propaganda right now. And if I'm right well then, flee for your life!) But anyway as I was saying it would be pretty damn boring if EVERYONE liked the same stuff. :D Am I right? :]

Well written !

Well written !

OO YEA LET ME JUST ADD Y r the Twilight haters on this site jeez get a life !!!!!! and totally agree with Brittney a bunch of sci-fi crap tht no one needs in their life at least the twilight seris hav a unique touch to them the twilight seris rlly brings out wat it is like to be a girl !!! UR JUST JELOUS UR NOT LIKE EDWARD CULLEN !!!!!!!! HAHAHAHA

What else? To knock some sense into the fans throwing a hissy fit over King's opinion. They asked what he thought about her work and he gave an honest opinion. Get over it, you losers and quit dissing him.

I'm kind of dissapointed in Stephen king for saying that. And I myself enjoyed many of his books in the past that I have read. I don't think its very professional or , good taste to say negative things about other writers who are actually very successful.
Sounds to me like maybe he is a bit envious since his success is currently now just a shadow. Maybe he should follow up with a new book since he thinks hes a better writer than her.

I'm kind of dissapointed in Stephen king for saying that. And I myself enjoyed many of his books in the past that I have read. I don't think its very professional or , good taste to say negative things about other writers who are actually very successful.
Sounds to me like maybe he is a bit envious since his success is currently now just a shadow. Maybe he should follow up with a new book since he thinks hes a better writer than her.

..and to compare the twilight series to harry potter-that is completely retarded. One is not like the other at all.

..and to compare the twilight series to harry potter-that is completely retarded. One is not like the other at all.

Ouch? I am very glad i stay away from this fanbase. I love twilight, but yes, i do believe the writing is not that good (especially when compared to King). It has nothing to do with 'dissin', its just a statement. Even if the writing is not that amazing, the series itself is.

Ouch? I am very glad i stay away from this fanbase. I love twilight, but yes, i do believe the writing is not that good (especially when compared to King). It has nothing to do with 'dissin', its just a statement. Even if the writing is not that amazing, the series itself is.

Ouch? I am very glad i stay away from this fanbase. I love twilight, but yes, i do believe the writing is not that good (especially when compared to King). It has nothing to do with 'dissin', its just a statement. Even if the writing is not that amazing, the series itself is.

you are confusing quanity with quality.

you are confusing quanity with quality.

you are confusing quanity with quality.

oh, and thanks for capslock rape. It just makes you look so intelligent.

oh, and thanks for capslock rape. It just makes you look so intelligent.

oh, and thanks for capslock rape. It just makes you look so intelligent.

IM NOT A TEEN. IM 26 YRS OLD AND HAVE 3 KIDS. I AM JUST A HERO FAN. I LIKE VAMPIRES, WAREWOLFS, SPIDERMAN, WIZARDS, WITCHES. ALMOST ANY MOIVE THAT HAS A PERSON WITH SPEACIAL POWERS IM IN.. HONESTLY I COULDN'T READ TWILIGHT WHEN MY SISTER GAVE IT TO ME. LIKE I SAID IM NOT A READER EVER!! I READ LIKE 3 PGS AND STOPPED TILL THE MOVIE CAME OUT THEN I WAS ALL IN..I NEVER READ THE HARRY BOOKS, AGAIN EVEN THOUGHT I LOVE THE MOVIES, IT DOESN'T CATCH MY ATTENTION THAT MUCH.. BUT I LOVE BOTH MOVIES. FOR TOTALY DIFFERENT REASONS.

Exactly he seems to be slamming on another author's quality because of the quantity


At this point she might have more quantity despite the quality than any other author whose books go by way of hollywood and beyond the bookstore and beyond the U.S.



so what if it isn't exactly classical lit that meyer's has written but sure enough it will be remembered through history to the chagrin of lit critics or not right along with all other succesful authors.



This much fame and controversary that is certainly not going unnoticed is bound to g down in literary history or pop culture.



I mean look at us here debating contoversy after controversy. Has any other literary work gone through this!!!!???

Exactly he seems to be slamming on another author's quality because of the quantity


At this point she might have more quantity despite the quality than any other author whose books go by way of hollywood and beyond the bookstore and beyond the U.S.



so what if it isn't exactly classical lit that meyer's has written but sure enough it will be remembered through history to the chagrin of lit critics or not right along with all other succesful authors.



This much fame and controversary that is certainly not going unnoticed is bound to g down in literary history or pop culture.



I mean look at us here debating contoversy after controversy. Has any other literary work gone through this!!!!???

Exactly he seems to be slamming on another author's quality because of the quantity


At this point she might have more quantity despite the quality than any other author whose books go by way of hollywood and beyond the bookstore and beyond the U.S.



so what if it isn't exactly classical lit that meyer's has written but sure enough it will be remembered through history to the chagrin of lit critics or not right along with all other succesful authors.



This much fame and controversary that is certainly not going unnoticed is bound to g down in literary history or pop culture.



I mean look at us here debating contoversy after controversy. Has any other literary work gone through this!!!!???

Here's what I think:


He is entitled to his opinion, and frankly, I agree with him. Only on the part that she's not a good writer, not the Harry Potter comparison. Harry Potter is a literary masterpiece and beyond comparison. SM is not a good writer. And this story is not very original at all. To boot, her main character isn't interesting at all and is an idiot. The love story isn't very realistic, I mean why were the two of them drawn together? Other than the fact that Edward couldn't resist her blood. And he's not that interesting either. The only reason I read Twilight is because of Jacob. He is my favorite character and breathes some much needed life into the series. That is the only thing I really think she did well: she created Jacob Black. Bella and Jacob's romance is believable because the progressed from being best friends, which is a very likely situation. Other than that, she hasn't done anything right. Eclipse was painful and Breaking Dawn was excruciating. She destroyed the one character that she got right. What was she thinking?

D: I'm blinded by caps rape!
And him giving an opinion doesn't make his works any less magnificent.

D: I'm blinded by caps rape!
And him giving an opinion doesn't make his works any less magnificent.

LOL!!! <- oh look more capslock just for you), and your choice of words, meaningless off subject comments, and because someone doesn't share your thoughts makes you intelligent?


TOUCHY AREN'T WE? <- here's more for you since you did thank me for it and you might need more...umm what you call it???

LOL!!! <- oh look more capslock just for you), and your choice of words, meaningless off subject comments, and because someone doesn't share your thoughts makes you intelligent?


TOUCHY AREN'T WE? <- here's more for you since you did thank me for it and you might need more...umm what you call it???

LOL!!! <- oh look more capslock just for you), and your choice of words, meaningless off subject comments, and because someone doesn't share your thoughts makes you intelligent?


TOUCHY AREN'T WE? <- here's more for you since you did thank me for it and you might need more...umm what you call it???

i dont understand why all these twilight haters are on the new moon movie website! all this site is about is twilight and its sequels just plz someone tell me why. maybe they just dont have lives. cuz this site wasnt easy for me to find so something is definately wrong with you ppl

I found my way here through Yahoo, which was displaying the same article on its front page. So there you go. Answer to your question. Yahoo can't be the only site that has this article.

Well, you see, I'm here to see the number of Twitards that meet opposition to the series with hissy fits and bad spelling. Also, I'm here because I want to laugh at the Twitards.

Hmm a wee bit jealous Mr. King?Like he's the best writer in the world. And a book doesn't have to be overtly sexual to be good.

I don't think you realize the irony in that statement. He specifically stated that girls flocked to it because it was not overt. It's the subtleties that people don't pick up on at first glance that are what make it popular. Whether I agree with him, well...

I don't think you realize the irony in that statement. He specifically stated that girls flocked to it because it was not overt. It's the subtleties that people don't pick up on at first glance that are what make it popular. Whether I agree with him, well...

I don't think you realize the irony in that statement. He specifically stated that girls flocked to it because it was not overt. It's the subtleties that people don't pick up on at first glance that are what make it popular. Whether I agree with him, well...

omg!!!! ugh twilight isnt the same as harry potter and it never will be! Twilight is so much better! and no its not sexual!!! theres only 2 sexual scenes which is in last book, and their married already!!! geez he makes it sound like another cheap teen book! its an amzing teen novel about finding ur soul mate! its the best series ever <3

So... all the begging for sex? All the obsessing about every bit of physical contact with Edward? All the drooling over how good-looking he is- to the point where she doesn't even mention his personality until the second book? That's not sexual? Please, tell me how it's not, I'm really curious.

you know they secretly want to know all the news about Twilight :) they just can't admit it!

Gotta love SK for giving it to you straight.. while I agree 100% with him... it destroys and respect I had for him. Hes a professional.. he should act like one.


Truth is.. nobody gives a damn about SK books anymore, and hes just seeking some headlines. SK is the past.. Meyer may or may not be the future, but he shouldn't be bashing other authors.

Gotta love SK for giving it to you straight.. while I agree 100% with him... it destroys and respect I had for him. Hes a professional.. he should act like one.


Truth is.. nobody gives a damn about SK books anymore, and hes just seeking some headlines. SK is the past.. Meyer may or may not be the future, but he shouldn't be bashing other authors.

Well, generally you read something before you criticize it. To do otherwise shows ignorance and idiocy *AHEM HEM*

Well, generally you read something before you criticize it. To do otherwise shows ignorance and idiocy *AHEM HEM*

i love this website by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! random comment i know.

Stephanie Myer is an amazing STORYTELLER not Writer, there is a big difference.. I happen to LOVE the books, have read them all 3 times; however her writing style is a bit lacking. Again, I love the books, this is not a bash, but the writing skill is upstaged by her amazing stores & creativity. I am not a Stephen King fan, but to clarify, he didn't compare Harry Potter & Twilight (as many often do). He compared two authors of successful sagas, it had nothing to do with story concept & more to do with writing abilities.

i agree to the storytelling part. i havent read any of his books but ive seen the hsining and it was a little crazy i mean seiously. kinda like whoa weirdness. but mrs. meyer definately has a way with creativity

FINALLY someone talks sense in here! Totally agree with you. I love her books too, and think she really is amazing storyteller, but what comes about writing... it could be better. Stephen King has written a lot, but I've never liked his books very much. And I don't think he is as good storyteller as Meyer(just my opinion, donät kill me King fans).

I LUV UR SITE TOO LOL

why dont you just click on the reply button......?

oo well now i know sorry

lol its cool it just makes evrything easier to keep track haha

did he at least read the book(s)? i mean really! at least read the books before you bash them!!! and his books don't really appeal to our age group.... harry potter is for like obsessive pre-teens..... twilight is for obsessive teenagers!!!

oh come on!! if you are on this site then you are obsessed..... just admit it and live with it!!! :-)

yea i ment to start a new paragraph... i know that he didn't write harry potter!!! sry!

Well, generally you read something before you criticize it. To do otherwise shows ignorance and idiocy *AHEM HEM*

yea i dun reedz eether cuz reedinz 4 nerdz lol n cuz wehnevr i try 2 reed tehn im liek "i not a nerdz" n soz nowz i iz unedukated n i live on de streat but I <3 TWILIHGT OMGOMGOMG

yea i dun reedz eether cuz reedinz 4 nerdz lol n cuz wehnevr i try 2 reed tehn im liek "i not a nerdz" n soz nowz i iz unedukated n i live on de streat but I <3 TWILIHGT OMGOMGOMG

i Agree edwardissexy1901 its like they dont hav lives!! lol

i kno right. seriously i had an early release today so ive had a lot of time on my hands. bu i always check this site to see whats new then i saw some of the stupid things that troll person was saying and i was all hold up

DUDE, is she a sasquatch is that why her name is troll hahahaha

probably i dont think ppl like us very much cuz we are right and they just cant handle it

You're clearly not educated in internet sub-types. I am gladly taking on the persona of a troll, someone who purposefully antagonises others by presenting opposing opinions.

Alternatively;

Trolls (in most fairy stories) are usually associated with poor grasp of language and low intelligence. I have so far demonstrated an understanding of spelling and grammar. You on the other hand...

why do all the twilight haters keep bothering us abour our grammer? are we writing essays for school or something? y the hell does it matter if we use correct punctuation?
does ths bther u guyz 2 mch tht u hve to keep brnging it up? u can obviously understand what people are saying so get over it

We bother you for spelling and grammer because there is a difference between "I helped my uncle Jack off a horse" and "I helped my uncle jack off a horse". Plus Its painful to read.

oohh wow you are sooo cooooollll
if its so painful to read then dont read it or dont come on the website at all..........
sry if writng like ths bthers u so mch i didnt realize people could be so high maintenance!

yea seriously im not in school right now soo jeez our grammar does not have to be perfect ok?

lol exactly!!

When one is arguing about literature (I use this term loosely) and attempting to prove a point it is common sense to try and make yourself appear more intelligent, make your argument readable and clear. By using bad grammar your sentence structures become confusing and it's possible that you will be misunderstood.

Humans are also creatures of habit. The more you continue to use chat speak (even on the internet) to more likely you are to use it in school because it has become a force of habit.

umm actually considering we arent arguing about our writing i dont think we have to make oursleves look smarter.... i dont even think tlking lke this mkes us lok dumb
and i dont write like this in school! so i think im gonna be okay i dont need your input on how the computer is gonna effect what i do in school...thanks tho

We are commenting on the writing of another so we must show we actually understand what the laws of the English language.

I am less likley to take your comments on the writing of another seriously if I am not given sufficient evidence that you know what you're talking about.

You might not write 'lik dis' at school NOW but a few years down the line? Who's to say?

your like my freaking teacher.

I admire your words, Troll, you should join a debate club.

I disagree with Stephen King, Stephenie Meyer isn't a terrible writer; she just needs some improvement.

I think she is a good author, but certainly not better than Stephen King, J.K Rowling, Sidney Sheldon, or even C.S. Lewis!

I like Twilight, but its definitely not the best book ever. I personally think that only brain-dead teenagers who obviously haven't read any other book besides Twilight, think that Twilight is "teh best book in the wolrd".

Thank you.

IM PROUD TO SAY THT I AM OBSESSED!!!

ME TOO AND I OWE IT ALL TO MY BEST FRIEND AND MY COUSINS HAHA!!

And suddenly I love the man more. He's always been one of my favorite writers, because even if I couldn't relate to the characters, I could see, hear, feel them. When he wanted it scary, it was scary. And there was never any of the cop-out fake battles that you deal with in the Twilight books. It was a do or die. It was a question of how a character will react to another's death...by their own hand. It was genius.

Honestly, people? The question wasn't "How can Meyer be a better writer?" It was more a "How do writers influence the next generation?" And he stated his opinion. It wasn't even a horribly insulting opinion, by the way...unlike quite a few comments. Case closed.

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Oh My Edward!!! Thats the effect of getting old hahahah Obviously, he's very insecure with Stephenie Meyer because her books are the number 1 bestseller all over the world.
And to Mr. Stephen King... i admire you before, but what you did and say was quite very disappointing... You're sourgraping waaaaaahhhh!!!
and one more thing.... the books does not only capture teenagers... maybe he should try to see TwilightMOMS website so that he'll know many Moms all over the world are crazy over Twilight and Edward as well.... including myself hahahah!

I believe that might be in order. If he can write a new novel about a book taking over people's minds and making them batshit insane, cultish, and generally intolerant of others, then I'll be sure to read it.

It's as if the only thing said so far is "OMG HE IS SO INSECURE BECAUSE HE'S OLD AND UGLY." Don't forget he's got best-sellers on best-sellers, that he has movies that are practically classics by now. People still refer to The Shining, Carrie, The Green Mile, Cujo, Pet Semetary...not to mention The Dark Tower saga. What's there to be insecure about?

Ever heard of a book called 'Pamela'? It practically created a new genre on it's own (epistolary style- written in letter format), and was one of the most successful novels of it's time- people went into debt to buy their own copies. It caused a fire storm of controversy, because the working class heroine marries an upper class man. It was held up as an example, mercilessly condemned, admired, and ridiculed. People either loved it or hated it: one way or another, it was popular.


Who has heard of it nowadays, besides English majors specializing in British literature? 'Twilight' is very poorly written: it's full of typos, grammatically incorrect sentences, and purple prose. It has about the same dramatic pacing as bridge construction, and has very little in the way of a plot. There's no two ways around it- Stephenie Meyer needs a real editor who will tell her when things are bad. Because an awful lot is bad.



This isn't even getting into all the toxic messages in the books, like suicide being romantic, obsession being love, and stalking being sweet. Add that to grown men falling in love with little girls, abuse spawning instant "true love", and all the female characters but one being weak-willed milksops who cling to their men come hell or high water (or invasion of privacy, blatant disrespect, kidnapping, stealing, assaulting, and mutilating).



Stephenie Meyer isn't just a bad writer, she writes about bad things. The sad part is, she doesn't seem to realize these awful things are anything but wonderful. I think it's about time someone took her down a peg- she's been saying that her series is better than anything Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, or the Bronte sisters wrote, and has even been comparing herself to Shakespeare. Frankly, the woman is full of herself, and it's great that a respected author isn't putting up with her shenanigans.

Ever heard of a book called 'Pamela'? It practically created a new genre on it's own (epistolary style- written in letter format), and was one of the most successful novels of it's time- people went into debt to buy their own copies. It caused a fire storm of controversy, because the working class heroine marries an upper class man. It was held up as an example, mercilessly condemned, admired, and ridiculed. People either loved it or hated it: one way or another, it was popular.


Who has heard of it nowadays, besides English majors specializing in British literature? 'Twilight' is very poorly written: it's full of typos, grammatically incorrect sentences, and purple prose. It has about the same dramatic pacing as bridge construction, and has very little in the way of a plot. There's no two ways around it- Stephenie Meyer needs a real editor who will tell her when things are bad. Because an awful lot is bad.



This isn't even getting into all the toxic messages in the books, like suicide being romantic, obsession being love, and stalking being sweet. Add that to grown men falling in love with little girls, abuse spawning instant "true love", and all the female characters but one being weak-willed milksops who cling to their men come hell or high water (or invasion of privacy, blatant disrespect, kidnapping, stealing, assaulting, and mutilating).



Stephenie Meyer isn't just a bad writer, she writes about bad things. The sad part is, she doesn't seem to realize these awful things are anything but wonderful. I think it's about time someone took her down a peg- she's been saying that her series is better than anything Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, or the Bronte sisters wrote, and has even been comparing herself to Shakespeare. Frankly, the woman is full of herself, and it's great that a respected author isn't putting up with her shenanigans.

Ever heard of a book called 'Pamela'? It practically created a new genre on it's own (epistolary style- written in letter format), and was one of the most successful novels of it's time- people went into debt to buy their own copies. It caused a fire storm of controversy, because the working class heroine marries an upper class man. It was held up as an example, mercilessly condemned, admired, and ridiculed. People either loved it or hated it: one way or another, it was popular.


Who has heard of it nowadays, besides English majors specializing in British literature? 'Twilight' is very poorly written: it's full of typos, grammatically incorrect sentences, and purple prose. It has about the same dramatic pacing as bridge construction, and has very little in the way of a plot. There's no two ways around it- Stephenie Meyer needs a real editor who will tell her when things are bad. Because an awful lot is bad.



This isn't even getting into all the toxic messages in the books, like suicide being romantic, obsession being love, and stalking being sweet. Add that to grown men falling in love with little girls, abuse spawning instant "true love", and all the female characters but one being weak-willed milksops who cling to their men come hell or high water (or invasion of privacy, blatant disrespect, kidnapping, stealing, assaulting, and mutilating).



Stephenie Meyer isn't just a bad writer, she writes about bad things. The sad part is, she doesn't seem to realize these awful things are anything but wonderful. I think it's about time someone took her down a peg- she's been saying that her series is better than anything Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, or the Bronte sisters wrote, and has even been comparing herself to Shakespeare. Frankly, the woman is full of herself, and it's great that a respected author isn't putting up with her shenanigans.

Oh Edwardm ny darling, my dear, my love Jacob whispered to his vvampie lover. Edward blushed (a/n lol on the inside cuz vampires can't blush lol ) and kissed Jacob passionetly on the Jacob's finger tips. Jacob smiled and Edward farted, and a cloud of sparkles came out of butthole, showing Jacob in sparkles. Jacob gasped in delight!

Oh Edwardm ny darling, my dear, my love Jacob whispered to his vvampie lover. Edward blushed (a/n lol on the inside cuz vampires can't blush lol ) and kissed Jacob passionetly on the Jacob's finger tips. Jacob smiled and Edward farted, and a cloud of sparkles came out of butthole, showing Jacob in sparkles. Jacob gasped in delight!

Stephen King is a complete moron. He looks in the mirror to get inspiration for his FREAK novels. Personally, I think he was dropped on that FUGLY face way too many times as a child. It addled his brain too. Because he is one disturbed mofo, and he can't write worth a damn. I fell asleep reading that piece of crap first book in his Dark Tower series. And he took forever to write that series too, and it STILL sucks. Stephenie Meyer is a literary genius and King can't handle it cuz he sucks so much

Stephen King is a complete moron. He looks in the mirror to get inspiration for his FREAK novels. Personally, I think he was dropped on that FUGLY face way too many times as a child. It addled his brain too. Because he is one disturbed mofo, and he can't write worth a damn. I fell asleep reading that piece of crap first book in his Dark Tower series. And he took forever to write that series too, and it STILL sucks. Stephenie Meyer is a literary genius and King can't handle it cuz he sucks so much

stephen king dont hate becuz your books were probably not as good as stephenie meyer twilight series.harry potter series and twilight series are so different so people stop saying there the same or comparing it to twilight it annoying

1. Read the above comments, sweetheart. He wasn't comparing the two series.
2. Maybe you should actually read some of his books before you say they weren't as good, hm? When you don't do that, you just look foolish.

well you freakin kno what i mean. all these freaking twilight fanatics are gonna go a wall if ppl keep talking crap about it

well you freakin kno what i mean. all these freaking twilight fanatics are gonna go a wall if ppl keep talking crap about it

dudes im not a reader like ever. i dont even read for book projects (im not the best student) but! BUT! i read twilight. the whole series too. and when ppl compare it to harry potter im like what?!?reason why was because evryone was like read harry potter and i was all hell no i never read. the story just didnt intrest me. but then i heard about twilight and i was so excited to read it because i loved the story line. stephenie meyer is the only auther i will ever read. so i dont give a crap about what staphen whats his name says so whatever. there is my story.

same here its the only book I acctually got into lol

yeah im actually readin the series again because i zone a lot. but im only on twilight i read slow

yea i wish she would do a epilouge to breaking dawn *sigh*

yea i dun reedz eether cuz reedinz 4 nerdz lol n cuz wehnevr i try 2 reed tehn im liek "i not a nerdz" n soz nowz i iz unedukated n i live on de streat but I <3 TWILIHGT OMGOMGOMG

I honestly think he is not jealous... why would he be? he is one of the bestselling authors in the world... all his books and short stories are great. All the movies that were based on his novels were awesome... Carrie, The shinning, IT, The shawshank redemption... i could go on and on...

when i was watching Nightmares and dreamscapes i couldn't go to sleep for like an hour after that... yes I read the books and i like them but i agree she is not that great of a writer... i really did not like BD... i felt like it was being rushed just to get everything to end and to get to the "happy ending"

oh and one more thing... why did u choose that picture of him?lol it totally does not help him...

That's a pretty good question. King's not the best looking man out there...

I'm guessing it was meant to scare the hell out of people. I get the feeling he's going to crawl out of my computer monitor and attack me D:

I just think that he is talented, but this is unnecessary to say. This kind of stuff hurts people's feeling and it is rude. Oh and sorry for the comment up there.

It's not unneccessary when it's his criticism.

I believe that people should not criticize anyone's work because it is all good. Yes, some of the things people write needs a few tweaks, but in the end it is good. These type of things are offensive and not needed. People need to keep their comments to themselves.

"People need to keep comments to themselves."

Wow, freedom of speech is foreign concept to you, isn't it?

oh so if i typed in stephen king on google this article would pop up?? are you sure about that? cuz you realize that A. Nonymous said he was on this website because S.K. is his fav. author right? why would anyone ever think that S.K. would be in any way related to twilight?

oh so if i typed in stephen king on google this article would pop up?? are you sure about that? cuz you realize that A. Nonymous said he was on this website because S.K. is his fav. author right? why would anyone ever think that S.K. would be in any way related to twilight?

oh so if i typed in stephen king on google this article would pop up?? are you sure about that? cuz you realize that A. Nonymous said he was on this website because S.K. is his fav. author right? why would anyone ever think that S.K. would be in any way related to twilight?

This stuff is getting a little bit out of hand. He stated an opinion and he's entitled to that. I don't like what he said but that's what he thinks. Doesn't mean people have to go overboard with it and bash the guy. Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful writer in my opinion, but there are authors who I think are better than she is. She's new so maybe after a while she'll be a more respected author and become a better writer. As for this King stuff just let it go.

Dear girl, did you read what he said? If he disses things that he didn't write, he would have bashed J.K Rowling as well. There is nothing wrong with having literary standards, either. His books are all based in the same reality as 'Twilight', only instead of having sparkling, emotionally stunted vampires wangsting around, he goes into the deepest recesses of human fears and develops his monsters based on that. I don't think Stephenie Meyer could get any deeper than 'I wish Edward would have sex with me!'. The sex drive may be a distinctly human urge, but it's not a particularly deep one, and exploiting it takes no real effort.

Dear girl, did you read what he said? If he disses things that he didn't write, he would have bashed J.K Rowling as well. There is nothing wrong with having literary standards, either. His books are all based in the same reality as 'Twilight', only instead of having sparkling, emotionally stunted vampires wangsting around, he goes into the deepest recesses of human fears and develops his monsters based on that. I don't think Stephenie Meyer could get any deeper than 'I wish Edward would have sex with me!'. The sex drive may be a distinctly human urge, but it's not a particularly deep one, and exploiting it takes no real effort.

Dear girl, did you read what he said? If he disses things that he didn't write, he would have bashed J.K Rowling as well. There is nothing wrong with having literary standards, either. His books are all based in the same reality as 'Twilight', only instead of having sparkling, emotionally stunted vampires wangsting around, he goes into the deepest recesses of human fears and develops his monsters based on that. I don't think Stephenie Meyer could get any deeper than 'I wish Edward would have sex with me!'. The sex drive may be a distinctly human urge, but it's not a particularly deep one, and exploiting it takes no real effort.

Idiot. He doesn't write only horror; have you heard of, say, The Dark Tower series, an epic fantasy? Check for facts before you make a fool of yourself in defense of a bad author.

Idiot. He doesn't write only horror; have you heard of, say, The Dark Tower series, an epic fantasy? Check for facts before you make a fool of yourself in defense of a bad author.

Idiot. He doesn't write only horror; have you heard of, say, The Dark Tower series, an epic fantasy? Check for facts before you make a fool of yourself in defense of a bad author.

Obviously a lesson well gleaned from Twilight. If someone is not drop-dead gorgeous, they are worth nothing.

Obviously a lesson well gleaned from Twilight. If someone is not drop-dead gorgeous, they are worth nothing.

Obviously a lesson well gleaned from Twilight. If someone is not drop-dead gorgeous, they are worth nothing.

I laughed hard at that claim too. And besides, 'Salem's Lot' is ten times the movie Twilight was, much less the vampires themselves.

I laughed hard at that claim too. And besides, 'Salem's Lot' is ten times the movie Twilight was, much less the vampires themselves.

I laughed hard at that claim too. And besides, 'Salem's Lot' is ten times the movie Twilight was, much less the vampires themselves.

Capslocking an entire post is just plain annoying, but sorry for jumping the gun on your intelligence.
Putting the point of Smeyer having more merchandise for her books isn't a comparable point though, since her and SK aren't in the same market (though, having a Pennywise doll and a killer ghost car would be cool).As for the movies, let's not get ahead of ourselves yet. SMeyer has had only one movie so far, and yes, NM and Eclipse will have theirs, but not yet. SK has more theatrical movies under his belt. As for the marketing, SMeyer has the advantage of being in the internet era. Word of mouth is spread faster and to more people than SK had even 15 years ago. That's why Twilight is so successful, not to mention that it IS a marketable medium, unlike SK whose books are more adult and deal with horror,something that even today isn't that popular (there are exceptions of course). Yet, SK will be remembered for those strange, twisted books and some of the finest movies to come out in the 20th century. We will have to see is SMeyer's success can hold up ten years from now.

Capslocking an entire post is just plain annoying, but sorry for jumping the gun on your intelligence.
Putting the point of Smeyer having more merchandise for her books isn't a comparable point though, since her and SK aren't in the same market (though, having a Pennywise doll and a killer ghost car would be cool).As for the movies, let's not get ahead of ourselves yet. SMeyer has had only one movie so far, and yes, NM and Eclipse will have theirs, but not yet. SK has more theatrical movies under his belt. As for the marketing, SMeyer has the advantage of being in the internet era. Word of mouth is spread faster and to more people than SK had even 15 years ago. That's why Twilight is so successful, not to mention that it IS a marketable medium, unlike SK whose books are more adult and deal with horror,something that even today isn't that popular (there are exceptions of course). Yet, SK will be remembered for those strange, twisted books and some of the finest movies to come out in the 20th century. We will have to see is SMeyer's success can hold up ten years from now.

Capslocking an entire post is just plain annoying, but sorry for jumping the gun on your intelligence.
Putting the point of Smeyer having more merchandise for her books isn't a comparable point though, since her and SK aren't in the same market (though, having a Pennywise doll and a killer ghost car would be cool).As for the movies, let's not get ahead of ourselves yet. SMeyer has had only one movie so far, and yes, NM and Eclipse will have theirs, but not yet. SK has more theatrical movies under his belt. As for the marketing, SMeyer has the advantage of being in the internet era. Word of mouth is spread faster and to more people than SK had even 15 years ago. That's why Twilight is so successful, not to mention that it IS a marketable medium, unlike SK whose books are more adult and deal with horror,something that even today isn't that popular (there are exceptions of course). Yet, SK will be remembered for those strange, twisted books and some of the finest movies to come out in the 20th century. We will have to see is SMeyer's success can hold up ten years from now.

The comments may seem a little harsh but they were only an opinion from one person. I have read all the authors mentioned with the exception of James Patterson, though I may have to check him out yet. All are so different in their styles and content. I am tired of the comparisons between the Harry Potter series and Twilight series. Both have good in their own way. JK Rowland created an amazing world filled with all the fasciating characters and events where the Twilight Meyers is a sweet love story with wonderful characters. I grew up reading Stephen King and Dean Koontz stories. Stephen King's storytelling is epic, and have created some sleepless nights for me. But both of those writers are in the same genre. Both have good books but Stephen King has also had some that were bad (Thinner, Pet Semetary). Stephen King is the best of that genre. None are going to win Pultzer Prizes but they know how to entertain their audiences, same goes for Jodi Picoult who is also a good writer. I love the Twilight series, and I'm in my late 30's as well Harry Potter. His opinion is his opinion but it doesn't effect my reading choices because I can see good & bad in the stories so I just ignore what I don't like and let myself get sucked into the characters and story.

if he's not insecure, then why would he say stuffs like that??? he should have shut his mouth if he has nothing good to say... especially about Stephenie Meyer....
obviously, he's jealous because no one is buying his books already...even if these books are good... and he should accept the fact that Twilight Series are the #1 bestseller all over the world... So for those who hate twilight... better go home... why are you here??? you're just hurting yourself hahahaha!!!

sooo true bout the twilight hater thing

tell me about it

Lol ttly. We should bash him because he's ttly hating on everyone! And like, everyone who hates Twilight is soooo stupid! They should all die!

Yeah, some of us find your words hypocritical, yet hilarious. Keep it up.

me? or sydney?

yea im curious to know?? please tell

she deleted her commetn arg

i think she got annoyed

hahahahah!!! She deleted her comments!

Stephen King is a more successful author than Stephanie Meyer, he has no reason to be jealous. He is stating facts.