Stephen King Bashes Twilight Author

Most definately in bad taste. And this is coming from a man who has been writing the same thing for 20+ years. Seems to me that King is writing from a 'formula' and has been for so long he would not know original if it hit him upside the head. I lost interest in the man after The Stand

It does sound rather tacky of him. Yes, he is entitled to his opinion, but he is old enough that he should remember the old adage we were taught as kids, if you can't say something nice about someone then don't say anything at all

yes I agree it really is in bad taste, King should know better than that. But it is his opinion and just as people judge his work he has the right to judge others. I just don't think that I would do it.

I don't think it was in poor taste. He was stating his opinion and quite frankly, I agree with his opinion. I've read every one of the books in the Twilight series and honestly, it's a really terrible series. She had an interesting plot but really, her writing is terrible. Some of the characters were poorly developed, she can't really write well enough to jump between scenes and topics. The only reason why she is so popular is because it's a safe story that teens girls are just in love with because the leading male character is completely and totally in love with this girl and he'll do anything for her. That's what teen girls want and they're eating her books up like candy because of it.

Well, I don't think that Stephen King is really all that he's made out to be. His books are just dragged out. My opinion is that his opinion doesn't matter.

I think this was a pretentious thing to say. He is not the king of writing; and his opinion isn't so important that it should be front-page of USA Weekend. I've always had a high opinion of him, but in this article..He's flat out dissing Meyer - not even giving constructive criticism, which is sometimes necessary.

It was very poor taste. Stephen King is the KING of this type of reading. He does not have to put anyone starting out down.....no one is going to take his place. That being said, I just got done reading TWIGHLIGHT'" recently. I am a fan of Stephen King's books and I am also a fan of Jo Rowling. I had never until my daughter gave me the book read or heard of "Twilight". I was surprised to find how popular it really was. I loved the book and plan on reading the sequel. Now prior to this, I read Glass and that series and also thought it was excellent. That too was supposedly geared toward young people. I would recommend it to anyone of any age. I would say that these two authors broke the age barrier and appeal to all. Stephen King is awesome but he is complicated in a way that does not appeal to a younger person that may not be really into reading....know what I mean? Young people today have so many other options and many are not really into books. My daughter loves these sorts of books when before I rarely saw her pick up a book simply to enjoy. I think it is great. The fact that I too, very much enjoyed the books makes them great writers in my eyes. She is 15 and I'm 52 and they succeeded in impressing us both.

Well I must say this before i even go on.. I dont even like steven kings books.. I have like 3 sitting here in my house that was given to me,and I have not picked up a single one.. Hes just not my taste I suppose. I have a friend that wants this book, and I am going to get it for her.. I might just get the book for myself as well. I absolutly hate when someone makes comments like this about someone who may not be as good as them. And im pretty sure it is hard to be like stephen king hes one of the top freaking whatever u wanna catagorize him in... But im sure she wasnt tryn to be like him or as good as him.. I think that his comment was rude and uncalled for. That was basically telling her she sucked and she should stop trying..Why would you tell someone that?. IOts not like she could get better if she did suck...That just amkes me mad. and I mean I never really thought anything of stephin king because again i dont read his books or anything. but now that he has made this comment i do think of him not in a positive way.. I absolutly hate people like that... Her book is pretty popular,so even if he didnt like it. the world obviously does. so he can go ____himself:)..

I love to read and have read all three Authors books.. I am an adult but really enjoyed reading all Harry Potter books and Twilight books, but haven't always been thrilled with King books..so like some have said here its all different,unique and wonderful in their own writings..and if all were the same then why would we need more Authors to hear from? I see jealousy, and childish behavior coming from King which will affect the way some feel about him, but thankfully we still have the right to choose what and whom we like and don't need anyone's approval.

Absolutely it is in poor taste...An opinion is ok but to publicly insult someone like that in any profession is not nice. Everyone has their own opinions and i know there is a lot of fans of Twilight...There are people that probably dont like Stephen King either...But as you said, to bash someone in his own profession...come on, didnt he like all the attention that Twilight got??

oh thats terrible why would he say that about one of his peers? you know his writing is NOT all that great so I dont know where the hell he has room to talk at least meyer can keep the story line moving without all the flashbacks and flashforwards and crap