Stephenie Meyer is an American author best known for her famous "Twilight" series, which has captivated a global audience and revolutionized the young adult fantasy genre. The series, which features a love story between a human girl and a vampire, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural. Meyer's unique take on vampire mythology, coupled with relatable characters, contributed to the franchise's immense popularity, leading to numerous adaptations in film and other media.
Meyer was born in 1973 in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature. Inspired by a vivid dream, she began writing "Twilight" in 2003, and it was published in 2005, quickly gaining a massive following. Following the success of the first book, Meyer wrote three sequels, completing the series with "Breaking Dawn" in 2008.