Stephenie Meyer -- The Writer Becomes a Hollywood Player

Stephenie Meyer has come a long way since creating Twilight many years ago. Her successful writing career has enabled Meyer to get into the movie game. In association with Moxie Pictures, the Arizona-based author recently produced Austenland. The picture stars Keri Russell. Her character gets caught up with a BBC production of Pride and Prejudice to the point that she visits a Jane Austen theme park in search of a "perfect" gentleman, along the lines of Mr. Darcy. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions picked up the film after it screened at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

In some ways, Meyer's life contains elements of a Hollywood screenplay. Young readers who enjoy a good story will enjoy reading Enslow Publishers' unauthorized biography of the popular writer. Author Lisa Rondinelli Albert's 104-page work explores Meyer's ascent from professional obscurity to her discovery by a New York editor. Aspiring young writers will appreciate Meyer's observations on her craft. Engaging, full-color photographs, chapter notes, and a useful timeline round out this essential companion to a library's or media center's Stephenie Meyer collection.

A library-bound edition of Stephenie Meyer is available directly from Enslow Publishers for $23.95; that price represents a 25% school/library discount. The book, included in Enslow's "Authors Teens Love" series, is also available from your preferred vendor, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Opens Today

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 opens in theaters today. Did you know that author, Stephenie Meyer was simply writing for her own entertainment when she expanded what started out as a dream into the full-length story of Bella and Edward? Being an author had never even crossed her mind. Fans can read more about Stephenie Meyer in our biography, Stephenie Meyer: Author of the Twilight Saga from our Authors Teens Love series. Read a review of the book here.

Makes a great gift for Twilight fans!

Available from Enslow Publishers, Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

Something You May Not Have Known About Stephenie Meyer

By Lisa Rondinelli Albert, author of Stephenie Meyer biography:

As you may have heard, Breaking Dawn, the next movie coming out of the Twilight saga is being released on Friday 11/18/11. I thought it would be fun to tell you something you might not have known about Stephenie (Morgan) Meyer's High School Prom! Click Here

MTV Movie Awards

During last night's awards, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse won five awards, including Best Movie and Best Female and Male performance wins.

Do you have students interested in Stephenie Meyer? Enslow's middle school biography of this popular author was written by Lisa Rondinelli Albert.

Enslow has an upcoming reluctant reader biography of one of the stars of the Twilight series. Look for it this fall! It will be available in both library and paperback versions!

Belated Happy Birthday Lois Lowry

Her birthday was yesterday, so a belated Happy Birthday to her!

Having written challenging topics such as racism, murder, terminal illness, and the Holocaust, her work has been both praised and criticized by schools in America.

Lisa Rondinelli Albert has written an in-depth biography of Lois Lowry for the middle school student.

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

A preview shot  of Isle Esme from the upcoming film Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 was released yesterday for Valentine's Day. The much anticipated film is due to open in theatres on November 18th.

Students will enjoy reading about author Stephenie Meyer in Enslow's book, Stephenie Meyer: Author of the Twilight Saga. You'll want to have this title ready on your library shelf in time for the release of the movie.

Happy Birthday Stephenie Meyer

Stephenie Meyer is celebrating a birthday today. Lisa Rondinelli Albert's biography about Ms. Meyer is available. This 112-page title is great for middle school readers wanting to learn more about this author and her Twilight series of books.

Today is Lois Lowry's birthday

Lois Lowry celebrates her special day today!