born 1973
Stephenie Meyer is an American author best known for her bestselling "Twilight" series, which revolutionized the young adult vampire genre and became a cultural phenomenon. Born on December 24, 1973, in Hartford, Connecticut, she debuted with "Twilight" in 2005, followed by several sequels and a novella, which collectively sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Meyer's work has been adapted into a successful film franchise, further solidifying her influence in popular literature.