Yup, Stephen King his jealous. He wants to have loads and loads of reatarded fat 14 year olds screaming over his books. Too bad all he has is loads and loads of money and more awards than Meyer can ever dream to have.

Whats even more sad, is that you wrote an entire essay, though no one cares. Besides, Twilight wasn't even that good a movie >_< FYI Stephen King isn't just a horror writer, try Hearts in Atlantis, or Lisey's Story.

People seem to either love Stephenie Meyer and the Twilight series or hate it.

Meh, as the song goes 'Love me or hate me, it's still an obsession.'

People seem to either love Stephenie Meyer and the Twilight series or hate it.


Meh, as the song goes 'Love me or hate me, it's still an obsession.'

sing it, sister.


the first thing i thought was, "that's odd. i could never get into his books, either. struck me as kitsch. well, to each his/her own. but he's a writer. so of all people, you would think he would exercise a bit of equanimity and realize that it's all quite subjective. just weird."

"GOD. I would wear armor right now, if I could get ahold of a hot fudge sunday!" /sigh

"GOD. I would wear armor right now, if I could get ahold of a hot fudge sunday!" /sigh

I think its stupid that stephen would say that about Stephenie....first of a ll shes a fantastic writer and has sold millions of copies in different languages even all around the friggin world....so she must be doing SOMETHING right!...and second of all that is very unprofessional for not just an author...but for any person to bash someone else who is in the same professional field as you...i dont care who you are...thats low of him to bash other authors in hopes of making himself look better...if that was his goal..to make himself look more intelligent and the better more respectable writer..just because hes been around longer..it doesnt! it just makes him look stupid, unprofessional, and disrespectful....thats just my take on it..fill free to disagree...dont get me wrong he is a phenominal writer...but i think thats a little screwed up to bash another author who simply used her imagination and just happened to make millions out of it as well as, as far as we know, 3 movie deals...i dont care what you guys think..shes doing pretty friggin good for someone who supposedly...."cant write"

I agree with what everyone has said. I've never thought anything bad of Stephenie Meyer. She's a great writer. And maybe when she's written more, she'll get even better. Some things just need to grow. The more you do it, the more experienced you'll get. I'm actually really impressed. She made a great series, that has many fans and we're in love with the movie. And ofcourse already crazy about New Moon (no, I'm not only speaking for myself xD). The way she writes just pulls you into the book so much that you're unable to put it aside. So I'm just proud ;). She already told that this was her first book and writing was new for her, so people can't compare her to Stephen King. But King can't possibly compare her to him too. He's got way more experience. When Stephenie has written more and has more skill, than she'll maybe be on 'his' level. So it's totally unfair that he was so rude >.<! Everyone is allowed to have an opinion, but at least try to share it nicely. I mean.. he doesn't have to change his words, but don't throw it out like that without giving good arguments to base his opinion on. Well.. that's just what I think ;)!

I think its stupid that stephen would say that about Stephenie....first of a ll shes a fantastic writer and has sold millions of copies in different languages even all around the friggin world....so she must be doing SOMETHING right!...and second of all that is very unprofessional for not just an author...but for any person to bash someone else who is in the same professional field as you...i dont care who you are...thats low of him to bash other authors in hopes of making himself look better...if that was his goal..to make himself look more intelligent and the better more respectable writer..just because hes been around longer..it doesnt! it just makes him look stupid, unprofessional, and disrespectful....thats just my take on it..fill free to disagree...dont get me wrong he is a phenominal writer...but i think thats a little screwed up to bash another author who simply used her imagination and just happened to make millions out of it as well as, as far as we know, 3 movie deals...i dont care what you guys think..shes doing pretty friggin good for someone who supposedly...."cant write"

I agree with what everyone has said. I've never thought anything bad of Stephenie Meyer. She's a great writer. And maybe when she's written more, she'll get even better. Some things just need to grow. The more you do it, the more experienced you'll get. I'm actually really impressed. She made a great series, that has many fans and we're in love with the movie. And ofcourse already crazy about New Moon (no, I'm not only speaking for myself xD). The way she writes just pulls you into the book so much that you're unable to put it aside. So I'm just proud ;). She already told that this was her first book and writing was new for her, so people can't compare her to Stephen King. But King can't possibly compare her to him too. He's got way more experience. When Stephenie has written more and has more skill, than she'll maybe be on 'his' level. So it's totally unfair that he was so rude >.<! Everyone is allowed to have an opinion, but at least try to share it nicely. I mean.. he doesn't have to change his words, but don't throw it out like that without giving good arguments to base his opinion on. Well.. that's just what I think ;)!

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this whole debate is comical. These people who are getting all angry on Kings behalf and bashing Twilight are a complete joke! How do people even go about comparing authors? Especially Stephanie to King?? King was out of line to make that kind of critique on Stephanie. What does he think because he has been an author for so long he can pass judgement on any writer? Sounds like he has some kind of God complex and someone needs to let Mr. King know he is not a literary god by far! Stephanie is a new writer and I think shes done a damn good job for her first time out! Perhaps jealousy has motivated him to say such things? He's old news. When was the last time you saw a real good Stephen King movie? Not in a while. Or heard a kick ass review on one of his books? I know I haven't for some time. I've read both authors and I believe that Stephanie provides a sweet escape with romance and fantasy. As where King delivers more of a surreal twisted nightmare. All of the relationships in his books are tainted with unpleasant nastiness. For the fan who asks what Stephanie has gone through? I'm sorry but have we been reading the same books? Perhaps she should ask what King has gone thru? I tried to read Dreamcatcher and couldn't do it, it was WAY too sick and I have had some interesting reads. But that was beyond disgusting! In everyone of his books there is rape and incest and murder and things I can't even begin to describe because he is a horror author and Stephanie has never claimed that. I don't know, I think they are both writers of interest and good in their own right but a comparison? whatever, the fact that these people are that stressed out about it and so small minded that they feel they have to defend King and slam Twilight? How weak and puny and sad for them.
They need to get a life! Or they can continue to spout off like idots, I mean who couldn't use a good laugh?? :) hahahahaha

Whats even more sad, is that you wrote an entire essay, though no one cares. Besides, Twilight wasn't even that good a movie >_< FYI Stephen King isn't just a horror writer, try Hearts in Atlantis, or Lisey's Story.

Yay 4 defending the HOT FUDGE =]
Love ya Stephenie...

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this whole debate is comical. These people who are getting all angry on Kings behalf and bashing Twilight are a complete joke! How do people even go about comparing authors? Especially Stephanie to King?? King was out of line to make that kind of critique on Stephanie. What does he think because he has been an author for so long he can pass judgement on any writer? Sounds like he has some kind of God complex and someone needs to let Mr. King know he is not a literary god by far! Stephanie is a new writer and I think shes done a damn good job for her first time out! Perhaps jealousy has motivated him to say such things? He's old news. When was the last time you saw a real good Stephen King movie? Not in a while. Or heard a kick ass review on one of his books? I know I haven't for some time. I've read both authors and I believe that Stephanie provides a sweet escape with romance and fantasy. As where King delivers more of a surreal twisted nightmare. All of the relationships in his books are tainted with unpleasant nastiness. For the fan who asks what Stephanie has gone through? I'm sorry but have we been reading the same books? Perhaps she should ask what King has gone thru? I tried to read Dreamcatcher and couldn't do it, it was WAY too sick and I have had some interesting reads. But that was beyond disgusting! In everyone of his books there is rape and incest and murder and things I can't even begin to describe because he is a horror author and Stephanie has never claimed that. I don't know, I think they are both writers of interest and good in their own right but a comparison? whatever, the fact that these people are that stressed out about it and so small minded that they feel they have to defend King and slam Twilight? How weak and puny and sad for them.
They need to get a life! Or they can continue to spout off like idots, I mean who couldn't use a good laugh?? :) hahahahaha

i love Kurt Vonnegut

Yay 4 defending the HOT FUDGE =]
Love ya Stephenie...

Amen.

Wow the outrage! I'm so sad I missed it.

i just love the hot fudge sundae thing. *chuckle*

I agree with everyone that has posted something in regards to this..... I love Stephanie... her books are awesome and her character is awesome. She's great.... and she's got 2 of her books, one already on the big screen and the next one in route to the big screen... I can't wait to see how successful she is when all four of them hit the big screens.

Just to be clear he's telling all of the twilight haters to lighten up not just Stephen King. I think that this is very well put. GO STEPHENIE MEYER!!! Twilight Love <3

I am a mother of a teen took her to the movie xmas eve and she read all 4 books in less then a month I too read all 4 in a week I could not put them down and I also enjoyed the movie as well... My favorite author has always been King his movies were never up to par compared to his books however from my point of view Meyers books are the first I have read in 12 yrs that I could not put down... I feel he should realize that not everyone wants horror and a lot of people still wish for romance and a fantastic love story the happily ever after so to speak. It is too bad King could not act his age and taken lessons from the character in Twilight (Edward) and been a gentleman haha

yea i think people should liten up on stephine she is a great writter and she got me into the books and i have to say i wasnt all into reading before i read her book so i am very grateful and just calm down with the rude comments about her and relize what she did for most kids and teeneagers so i just want to say thank u stephine meyer and i hope u have more success with all of your other books

Ack.
I think it was pathetic and childish what Stephen King said about Stephanie.
It reminds me of Junior School
"You have flat shoes, so you're not cool" <_<
He has a right to an opinion, but he didn't need to be rude.
NOBODY is ever going to write the "perfect" book... Not even him (although i'm sure he'd like to think it.)

sing it, sister.

the first thing i thought was, "that's odd. i could never get into his books, either. struck me as kitsch. well, to each his/her own. but he's a writer. so of all people, you would think he would exercise a bit of equanimity and realize that it's all quite subjective. just weird."

Yeah!! lighten up!! I mean be the bigger person and admit that she can tell good stories..so can alot of people. But, don't have to be rude, be a man about it.

I find it odd that King is bashing her now, yet on the back of one of the books (can't remember off the top of my head which one...anyone know?) he praises her! So he is beiing totally hypocritical by bashing someone he previously praised for her writing.

stephenie is not perfect...
so it`s imposible for her to write a perfect story that would be loved by everyone...
i think that the most important thing is that she really made a lot of teenager realise that reading can be something fun
because we all kinow how most of us prefer to watch a movie intead of reading a book...
with the movie she really made a lot of us very interested in the true action.. and that made us read all books.. and not just watch the movie...
(sorry for my english... i`m from romania)

I am with Stephenie here on this one. I do love Stephen King but he has to lighten up. His books are more for adult readers and the Twilight Series is for Teenagers books can't always be about blood and gore. They have to put romance in with it to understand. So Stephen let Stephenie do her work. You enjoy your work so don't criticize other peoples work.

that's right..LIGHTEN UP WILL YA??? WE LOVE STEPHENIE!!

Amen.

Wow the outrage! I'm so sad I missed it.

i just love the hot fudge sundae thing. *chuckle*

I agree with everyone that has posted something in regards to this..... I love Stephanie... her books are awesome and her character is awesome. She's great.... and she's got 2 of her books, one already on the big screen and the next one in route to the big screen... I can't wait to see how successful she is when all four of them hit the big screens.

I am a mother of a teen took her to the movie xmas eve and she read all 4 books in less then a month I too read all 4 in a week I could not put them down and I also enjoyed the movie as well... My favorite author has always been King his movies were never up to par compared to his books however from my point of view Meyers books are the first I have read in 12 yrs that I could not put down... I feel he should realize that not everyone wants horror and a lot of people still wish for romance and a fantastic love story the happily ever after so to speak. It is too bad King could not act his age and taken lessons from the character in Twilight (Edward) and been a gentleman haha

It's so unfair what King said about Meyer's writing. Who is he to judge other writers, like he's the one above all others? That's very egotistical and rude. I'm sure he has nothing bad to say about his writing by the way. Of course.
But anyway, I totally agree with what some of you said about how it's obvious that they both write for different groups of people and quite different genres. So of course her style of writing is going to be different.

Oh, and what he also needs to understand is that Meyer's books are all written from a 17 YEAR OLD GIRL'S PERSPECTIVE (Bella). It's like a diary in a way since it's told from a young girl's point of view. So obviously the writing won't come off as intellectually thinking and perfect. Does that make since? And it's likely that it won't connect well with older men, and that's understood.

I just hope King will chill and stop bashing other talented people. Nobody likes a jackass. :)

yea i think people should liten up on stephine she is a great writter and she got me into the books and i have to say i wasnt all into reading before i read her book so i am very grateful and just calm down with the rude comments about her and relize what she did for most kids and teeneagers so i just want to say thank u stephine meyer and i hope u have more success with all of your other books

Ack.
I think it was pathetic and childish what Stephen King said about Stephanie.

It reminds me of Junior School

"You have flat shoes, so you're not cool" <_<

He has a right to an opinion, but he didn't need to be rude.

NOBODY is ever going to write the "perfect" book... Not even him (although i'm sure he'd like to think it.)

Yeah!! lighten up!! I mean be the bigger person and admit that she can tell good stories..so can alot of people. But, don't have to be rude, be a man about it.

I find it odd that King is bashing her now, yet on the back of one of the books (can't remember off the top of my head which one...anyone know?) he praises her! So he is beiing totally hypocritical by bashing someone he previously praised for her writing.

stephenie is not perfect...
so it`s imposible for her to write a perfect story that would be loved by everyone...

i think that the most important thing is that she really made a lot of teenager realise that reading can be something fun

because we all kinow how most of us prefer to watch a movie intead of reading a book...

with the movie she really made a lot of us very interested in the true action.. and that made us read all books.. and not just watch the movie...

(sorry for my english... i`m from romania)

I am with Stephenie here on this one. I do love Stephen King but he has to lighten up. His books are more for adult readers and the Twilight Series is for Teenagers books can't always be about blood and gore. They have to put romance in with it to understand. So Stephen let Stephenie do her work. You enjoy your work so don't criticize other peoples work.

that's right..LIGHTEN UP WILL YA??? WE LOVE STEPHENIE!!