Stephenie Meyer ​

Stephenie Meyer is an American novelist and film producer, best known for writing the Twilight Saga. The Twilight novels have gained worldwide recognition, sold over 100 million copies, and been translated into 37 different languages. Meyer is also the author of The Host and The Chemist.

Quick Facts ​

• Wrote the Twilight series, which has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.
• Her novels have been translated into 37 languages.
• The Twilight novels were also made into a series of successful films.
• She has also written a science fiction novel, The Host, and a thriller, The Chemist.
• Times magazine included her in their list of the "100 Most Influential People" in 2008 due to the success of the Twilight series.

Background ​

Meyer was born in 1973 in Hartford, Connecticut, but was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended Brigham Young University, where she studied English Literature. Meyer says that the idea for Twilight came to her in a dream on June 2, 2003, and she started writing the novel that very day. She finished it three months later. Her bestselling Twilight Saga series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 37 different languages. The series, which includes books Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, was adapted into a series of successful films. She has also written a science fiction novel, The Host, and an adult thriller, The Chemist.

Writing Style and Impact ​

Meyer's writing style can be characterized as engaging and accessible, capturing the essence of young love and supernatural happenings in a modern context. Often credited for revamping the vampire genre for a new generation, her novels are oftentimes driven by interesting characters and complex interpersonal relationships. Despite criticism for its romanticized depiction of unhealthy relationships, her 'Twilight' series has had a significant cultural impact, inspiring a dedicated fanbase and sparking a Hollywood film franchise.

Notable Works ​

• Twilight series (2005-2008)
• The Host (2008)
• The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (2010)
• Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined (2015)
• Midnight Sun (2020)