10 Questions for Stephenie Meyer

Reed Rahn for TIME

Stephenie Meyer

You came up with the story for your first book, Twilight, in a dream. From there, how did you come up with the characters?Theresa Kolberg, PHOENIX
I think you only get one dream like that in a lifetime, and it was all I needed. Once I unlocked the door, there were a lot of stories waiting to get out. Apparently, there are enough people in my head to supply me for a while.

What do you think makes your writing attract the attention that it gets?Ashlie Meyer CINCINNATI, OHIO
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