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masterofmystery 02-03-2009 07:02 PM

Quote of the Week - Stephen King
 
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Renowned American author Stephen King discussed his opinions on contemporary writers recently, praising Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling for her literary work. When asked if his success helped pave the way for other highly successful authors like Jo and Stephenie Meyer (of the Twilight series), Stephen stated he knew that Jo read his stories when she was younger and he believed it influenced her as a writer.

Quote:

I think that I serve that purpose for some writers, and that’s a good thing. Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people. ... The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn.

FoxFire 02-03-2009 07:07 PM

:gasp: Buuurrrrn!!! :xd:

Stephen King is a big fan of Jo's :yes:

Antarctica 02-03-2009 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxFire (Post 7805386)
:gasp: Buuurrrrn!!! :xd:

:lol:



Lol... One thing that Jo definitely did learn from Stephen King was how to overuse deus ex machina. :xd:

Shopgirl3876 02-03-2009 07:13 PM

:lol: BURN!!!!!!! Indeed, wow! He didn't hold back did he. :lol:

Padie 02-03-2009 07:32 PM

:lmao: I love that quote. It just pwns :evil:

I might like Twilight but JK is just so much better that there's no possible comparison ^_^

PandoraBlack 02-03-2009 07:32 PM

truth!! twilight is like diane steel...looll

evanna11 02-03-2009 07:35 PM

:lmao:
Lol, I agree Jo is a better writer when you look at the little things and stuff.. but I still love Twilight too

No, he didn't hold back... :P
Oh, and I agree with the not comparng..

ZappyZoe 02-03-2009 07:35 PM

Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn.
lol

NiamhDanaholicsAnony 02-03-2009 07:44 PM

OMG I LOVE YOU STEPHEN KING!!I'm glad somebody finally told it like it is!Twilight is so badly written it gives all aspiring writers hope of publication,so it still serves a purpose!:L

MeredithRodneyMckay 02-03-2009 07:58 PM

I am weeping with laughter here! :lol:
Oh dear...
Stephen King you rock for your directness. :yes:

cake.ninjak 02-03-2009 08:15 PM

It's about time someone in a high position said it! :D

Stephen King is my new hero.

Luna Laufghudd 02-03-2009 08:26 PM

AHAHAHA
oh that is so true, omigosh Very well done mr King! :xd:

Ive read Twilight, and they are indeed awesome, but cmon! Jo is flabberghatingly greater compared to Meyer. I was honestly surprised that she had a degree in english (or whatever it was that she has...)

But still, both Jo and Stephenie are indeed helping young writers to be get an idea of how they should and could do it themselves :)

edit: number 13 to post, Yaaaaaaaaaay!

onar 02-03-2009 09:26 PM

Totally agree with King! J.K is the best!!! And King's books rock too!!!

Ms_Nessa24 02-03-2009 09:35 PM

OuCh!! A Little Harsh...:lol:
But I like the Honesty!

LORDVOLDY 02-03-2009 09:38 PM

that hurts :/ but I agree, Rowling's writing is superior to Meyer's, but I do commend Meyer on interesting subject material, although HP is still way better.

Patronus Charm 02-03-2009 09:38 PM

uh, wow....that hurt. seriously, in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, he makes reference to JK herself, Harry Potter, sneetches, Slytherin and house elves!!!! i almost choked when i came across it while reading this 7 book series.....!

Jojogali 02-03-2009 09:45 PM

Oh that was hard xD no painkiller !

Kaos.Doodles 02-03-2009 09:54 PM

:rotfl: Wow.
Best. Quote. Ever.

THANK YOU that someone FINALLY said that. *bows down to SK*

Paint.the.Limelight 02-03-2009 09:58 PM

Wow. I am laughing so hard right here that people are looking at me funny.

I have to disagree though. I really like Twilight.

But HP is better of course.

Hermionespell 02-03-2009 10:09 PM

I love you, Stephen King, for making both the wonderful remark about Jo and the true comment about Stephenie Meyer! ^_^

Taiya89 02-03-2009 10:27 PM

Owned!
Pwnd!
Burn!
Squashed!
I can't think of any others...

But OUCH!
SM is a bad writter...READ HP, BETTER STORY LINE, BETTER DESCRIBTION AND FRED (R.I.P) IS HOTT!

Ginny GL 02-03-2009 10:34 PM

That was a bit harsh!

Nabs 02-03-2009 10:37 PM

HAHAHAHAHA I always did love Stephen King :D A truly talented writer can obviously weed out the good from the bad. He's very direct, isn't he? That was a brilliant quote.

griffin_girl 02-03-2009 10:39 PM

LMFAO. Go Stephen. I really love the Twilight series, and yet I'm not a member of any of the fansites. HP is just more captivating!:yes:

Egyptian_Blue 02-03-2009 10:39 PM

:xd: Love Stephen King. And Jo of course. :D


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