Marissa Meyer facts for kids
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Marissa Meyer
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Meyer at the 2022 Phoenix Fan Fusion
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| Born | Marissa Meyer February 19, 1984 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Pacific Lutheran University (BA) |
| Period | 5th |
| Genre | Young adult fantasy science fiction romance |
| Notable works | The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless |
| Spouse | Jesse Taylor |
| Children | 2 |
Marissa Meyer is an American writer known for her fantasy and science fiction books. She often retells classic fairy tales in new ways. Her most famous series is The Lunar Chronicles, which started with her first book, Cinder, in 2012.
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Early Life and Education
Marissa Meyer was born in Tacoma, Washington. She went to Pacific Lutheran University. There, she earned a degree in Creative Writing and Children's Literature. She also studied Publishing at Pace University.
Growing up, Meyer loved fairy tales. She also enjoyed the show Sailor Moon. These interests later inspired her book Cinder. Her love for superheroes also helped her create the Renegades series. Meyer shared that she tried writing her first novel at age sixteen.
Writing Career
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Before writing Cinder, Meyer wrote Sailor Moon fan fiction. She did this for ten years. She used the pen name Alicia Blade. Writing fan fiction helped her learn how to write. It also taught her to accept feedback. Before becoming a novelist, Meyer worked as a book editor. She also did freelance typesetting and proofreading.
The Lunar Chronicles Series
Meyer got the idea for Cinder during a writing contest in 2008. She imagined a futuristic version of "Cinderella". In her dream, Cinderella was a cyborg. Her foot came off at the ball instead of her shoe. This dream sparked the idea for her popular series.
The Lunar Chronicles is a series of four young adult novels. They mix science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Each book is based on a classic fairy tale. The series includes stories inspired by "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rapunzel", and "Snow White".
The first book, Cinder, became a New York Times bestseller. By 2015, the series had sold over 651,000 copies. In January 2022, several film companies bought the rights. They plan to make an animated movie based on The Lunar Chronicles.
Other Novels and Series
In 2013, Meyer signed a deal for a new young adult series. It was to feature the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. This project became a single book called Heartless. It was released in Fall 2016. Students in Utah adapted Heartless into a musical. Meyer attended the show in 2021.
Meyer also wrote a superhero trilogy called Renegades. The first book, also titled Renegades, came out in November 2017. It became the number 2 book on the New York Times bestsellers list that month. Her childhood love for superheroes inspired this series.
In 2020, she released a standalone romantic comedy called Instant Karma. This book was chosen for a television series by HBO Max in February 2021. A follow-up book, With a Little Luck, was released in early 2024.
Meyer also wrote a duology based on the story of Rumpelstiltskin. The first book, Gilded, was released in November 2021. It sold 9,000 copies in its first week. It was also the top young adult title when it came out. The second book in the series, Cursed, was released in November 2022.
Podcast and Future Works
Since 2020, Marissa Meyer has hosted a podcast. It is called The Happy Writer with Marissa Meyer. On the podcast, she interviews other authors about their work. A book titled The Happy Writer is set to be released in January 2025.
Meyer also co-wrote Let It Glow with Joanne Levy. This book is scheduled for release in October 2024.
Personal Life
Marissa Meyer is married to Jesse Taylor. They live in Tacoma, Washington, where Meyer grew up. In 2015, they adopted two children. Jesse Taylor is a carpenter. He built Meyer a special writing studio in their backyard. It has tall bookshelves and looks like something from a fairy tale.
See also
In Spanish: Marissa Meyer para niños
