Stephenie Meyer
Author of the Twilight series
Born
December 24th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author and film producer gained prominence with the publication of the Twilight series, a young adult vampire romance that captivated readers around the world. The series includes four novels: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, released between 2005 and 2008. These novels became bestsellers, with millions of copies sold and translations into multiple languages. The franchise expanded to include film adaptations, boosting the author's visibility in popular culture. In addition to the Twilight series, additional works such as The Host showcased the author's versatility in storytelling. The Twilight saga established a significant fan following and influenced the young adult genre in literature and film.
Wrote the Twilight series
Produced film adaptations of Twilight
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