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.

:gasp: Buuurrrrn!!! :xd:

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

:lol:



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

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

: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 ^_^

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

: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..

Stephenie Meyer can’t write worth a darn.
lol

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

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

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

Stephen King is my new hero.

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!

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

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

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.

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.....!

Oh that was hard xD no painkiller !

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.

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

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!

That was a bit harsh!

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.

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:

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

Ahhhhhahaha YES! This quote is made of win.

Stephen King is the King and he just told it like it is, yo. Meyer's creative enough she just...yeah, not a good example of precision language or writing.

:xd: You might have a point there too.

Oh the bluntness, hehe.

I wouldn't say SM can't write a darn, her books are enjoyable, just not that great in terms of quality. Nothing compared to JK or other authors better than JK. Still, he could have been a bit more diplomatic, but ah well :xd:

OH! what now Twilight fans???:lol: jk. Gosh...I just love Stephen King more and more with every interview:lol:

LOL wow that just made my day!

Even if you like Twilight, you have to admit that Stephenie Meyer's writing isn't very good ... especially compared to Jo!

King is AWESOME! Finally! I think all the fangirls will silently retaliate to that one. Good to know he's on Jo's side :D

Haaaaaa. :D I just read it on LJ, and I was like, I hope this is on SS. :xd:

But yeah, he's right; I mean, I've read the Twilight series, and I love the books, but if you put Stephenie Meyer's books vs. JK Rowling's books, there's just no comparision, as JK is one hundred times better. -nods-

Though I agree with someone up there that said he should have been a little bit more diplomatic. :lol: The Twilight Series are Meyer's initial books, after all. :lol:

Lol whoa. That was... my goodness.

That is so mean:( I like Twilight. You're a skunk, King!

And you look like this :gollum2:

BURN!

Ouch! Talk about very blunt!! LOL... I have never read the TS so I cant say anything about it. I have no interest in it. HP I was not interested in either at the time (as everyone faints LOL) but I saw the movies and decided to give the books a go- fell in love w/ HP series, especially the whole Ron/Hermione dynamic :)

Haha. Someones a bit open-minded there. Ah well, he speaks the truth.
:whistle:


(Don't kill me fanny girlies...)

And so is Harry Potter to Jo.

Oh my goodness! This made me laugh soooo hard!! haha yessssssssss!

That IS true. I guess I had forgotten about that. :lol:

Either way, Harry Potter is waaaay better. -nods- But, Stephen King --who's books I LOVE-- should have had some tact. Even if what he said is true. :xd:

AMAZING.

I will memorize this quote by tonight. He is now one of the most amazing people EVER. I --- nope --- he --- amazing. I. LOVE. THAT. QUOTE.

Even HE knows Meyer is horrible! I thought I was the only one !! :D YAY!

Harsh...

It's quite true though. JK is an infinitely better writer when it comes to technique and style. However, I'm a huge Twilight fan & although she's not a good writer, her plots & characters more than make up for it!! [I think she has a better knack for developing characters than JK]

Anywho, both HP & Twilight rock
<3

Lmfaoooo.

All I could think while reading that was, "Boy oh boyyy is Shad gonna love thisssss." :xd: I lost track of how many times he's pretty much said the same thing in his own words. *le sighs* And, while I snickered when I read it and completely agree...Owweee?

I wonder if creating such an unrealistic guy that seems to stem from every woman's dream has anything to do with it. *whistles and loves on Edward regardless*

Even mediocre characters in HP like....STAN *said the first person who came to mind* have more characterization and claim a unique aura that Meyer's characters lack, if you ask me.xD They're just ideals that we can't help but be attracted to. *shrugs*

Amen to this! I used to be a fan of Twilight, now I just wish they would all fall off a cliff or something. Anyone want my copies of the books?

One simply cannot compare the two ladies.

Its logic that in a harrypotter fansite nobody speaks in favor of twiligth. I think it's a really interesting topic, but can't be compared to Harry Potter, they aren't in the same line...I think Stephen King shouldn't be so biased...It's like comparing pears and apples...Magic and Vampires...they are completely different story...sorry....but how do u feel if the twiligth fans start saying crazy things about HP??....common..we hp fans should stand up for our tolerance, bravery and courage..not for criticizing....

That's so blunt. Stephen King makes me laugh. :lol:

LOL that was a little harsh, but great for Jo!!! I havent read anything from the Twilight series, but I know a few people who have, and they all love the books...but I'm a die hard HP fan and it just feels wrong in a way...i dont really know why....

Why should Stephen say anything in any way that isn't exactly how he feels? To spare the Twilighters feelings? Please. He spoke the truth. He's not out to make friends with SM or her fanbase. I applaud him for that.

That was a bit harsh! But, I'll give him props, he has gumption to tell that to legions of Twihards that will pummel him with rocks.

But, of course, even though I am a Twihard, I won't pummel him. Simply because he is Stephen King and he was half way true. :D But I wouldn't say she can't write. She can. Just not as good as JK Rowling.

You're right; wow, that was strong! Glad he's a fan of Jo, but that was really a slap in the face for Twilight's author. Hummm.

It's true. Meyer is not a talented writer while JK definitely is. Nonetheless, I really love the Twilight series. I'm one of those fans who is aware that Meyer is a crap writer, however, I think she has a lovely imagination.

HAHA! I hope Stephanie doesn't hear about this.

I read this on Yahoo and I was PO'd until I got to the part where he spoke highly of our beloved JKR!!! Otherwise, there would be major backlash!

actually i like both authors, meyers books im reading right now and im on breaking dawn and i love the whole series, with rowlings i love how she opens our imaginations.

Bwrahahaha! As if I couldn't possibly respect him any more as a professional writer! :lol:

Great quote! Thank you for bringing us that one, MasterofMystery! :)

lol. I love Twilight, too, but Jo is a better writer than Stephenie :yes:
But I love both series <3
I think they shouldn't be compared though, they're not even about the same things.

I'm such a girl sometimes... :erm: hah

He doesn't have to have tact.... He is Stephen King!!!

I love the quote, made me laugh my tushie off!!

totally!!!!!

jkr is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

Harry potter is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

take THAT stupid vampires.
:voldie1:

I agree with all the Twilighters and Meyer-supporters up there. Stephen was too hard on that. JKR and SM are both authors and have their own style of writing and mistakes. Don't judge them too hard. Remember, even if you don't like Twilight, its fans and author deserve some respect.

I support both vampires and wizards.

BURRRRNNNN!!!!!!

lol hahahahahahahah

I agree, but they are both best-sellers so apparently who gives a crap what he says?

But I am glad he respects J.K.R.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. *diiies*

I love Stephen King. XD

That's the best thing I've heard all day.

I read Twilight, because I don't like judging a book I have not read. I went there completely open minded for people whom I trusted recommended it. :lol: It wasn't to my taste. Meyer's narrative style leaves a lot to be desired and the characters while momentarily entertaining in the end show none (if very little) character development to keep me interested.

JK Rowling wrote books that I love. Not that I'm still willing to forgive her for that last book. (Merlin, you can say whatever you want but DH was simply horrible fanfiction in a hardcover) At least Jo provided me with incredibly believable characters (most of the time) through several years and seven books.

And Stephen King...is Stephen King. I love him and his work. He's always been rather eccentric as most writers tend to be especially writers of his genre. He simply just said what he felt and I respect that.

Now, that I got all the serious stuff out: Dude. EL. OH. EL. HAHA.

Hahah well said Steven^^
i dont like this twilight i watched the whole movie and didnt see anything cool in it...sorry all the twi-lovrs everyone has a taste u know...

:lol: Go Stephen King! Tell them like it is!

OOOH.... That was harsh!!! (But funny)
I dont like the lack of humility![:/]

I'm glad he likes Jo, but I like Twilight, as well! Is there no happy medium?

Well...that was rude. Personally, after reading a few of Stephen Kings novels AND writing my Junior year research paper on him, i have personally come to the conclusion that his books are dragged out and boring. Oh, and frankly hes...uhmm well...pretty odd. I would read a Stephenie Meyer novel over a Stephen King novel any day hahahha

Oooh...haha...ouch. Stephen King is so awesome! I like the twilight series very much but I agree that Jo is a fantastic author and Stephenie Meyer is nothing compared to her.

King, your mean! I. Hate. You.

Sorry If I offended anyone

This just makes me love Stephen King more. Meyer got pwned! :xd:

i love the story of Twilight, but i do agree that JK's writing is amazing!

OMG STEPHEN KING, YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I totally agree with him! Twilight is turning into a phenomenon because the story line is great, and the characters, but the writing is TERRIBLE!!! I mean, I have read the Twilight series because my friends recommended them to me and I like the story line, but lets be honest here: JK Rowling is a WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY better writer than Sstephanie Meyer...Way to go Stephen King, thanks for being honest!!! :albus3:

HAHAHAHA. In your face Twilight and SM. I barely know this man but now i think i love him lool.The true always win! Harry Potter and Jo are the best and have no comparison!!! HP Forever!!!!

hahahaha, so funny. he really let it all out.

i agree though...

:lmao: hahahhah! We all know that Jo is amazing.

Boom goes the dynamite
 

Thank you Mr. King for saying that, because its so true. Meyer shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence with JKR, especially if its trying to compare writing similarities.

lmfao Oh yes!!!! Soooo true! I love that guy!

I COMPLETELY AGREE!! Stephen is a brilliant writer, so I'm sure he can recognize other great authors when he sees them. I bet there are alot of upset Twilight fans out there. :D

He does recognise that she tapped into something.

:gasp: :eek: I can't believe he said that about Stephine Meyers>:/ :bugeyes: NOT KOOL:snide:

WHY DO MOST POTTER FANS HATE TWILIGHT?

I'm the same. A fan of the Twilight series and not a member of any of the sites, just don't think it's worth it. Jo is defintaly the better writer. There really was no question.

Who's Stephine Meyers? And stop shouting in my thread.

Apparently u didn't read others peoples comment. Stephine Meyers is the author of the twilight books

^Actually that would be Stephenie Meyer.

Oh ouch! :lol:

I do have to agree with Stephen there. Compared to Jo, Stephenie Meyer isn't really that great of an author.

That was just plain mean. I like both HP and Twilight and I like them both the same.

This is the absolute best quote in the history of the world. Thank you Stephen King! :woot:

:albus2: Yay for Jo!!! I like twilight, but harry holds a larger place in my heart than edward and bella do

WoW!! The King has named the Queen!! (:D we already knew that)
I read twilight books I like them, but after you finished them they get bored, I mean I can re-read them without sleeping.....I've tried.....HP is so much better!! You can read and re-read them, over and over again and you always get excited in the triwizard tournamente, you still crying with sirius's death....and with all that!! HP ROCK!! :D :D :D