Stephen King Vs Stephenie Meyer, It's On Like Donkey Kong

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Horror writer Stephen King pimp slapped Stephenie Meyer in an interview with USA Weekend and the pseudo-literary world trembled. King, famous for writing about the macabre and the fantastic, said Meyer, famous for her vampires, "...can't write worth a darn," and some other none-such. While neither author is the stuff of high-brow literary circles, it is perfect for a good old fashioned cage match. Since neither one would probably agree to getting in the ring, we are going to have to settle for a few virtual bouts to see who really comes up on top.

Officially, it is a tie - especially if you count the round involving names spelled with the letters 's', 'p', and 'h'. Some would argue that they have both kinda stunk up the literary shelves, but both are necessary. Could you imagine how depressed the world would be if it were only filled with Nobkovs and DeLillos? It really comes down to a matter of taste. I, personally, prefer Stefenie Meyer. Though her books may be young adult there is enough literary allusion, sincerity and symbolism there for someone who wants more from their light read. I was a fan of King in 6th grade, but haven't touched the stuff since then. Really, when it comes to books that make the New York Times Best Sellers List, everyone has an opinion about what is good and bad, and just like King had his opinion about Meyer, everyone is entitled to it regardless of literary stature.