Margaret Stohl
Margaret Stohl
Full Name and Common Aliases
Margaret Stohl is a renowned American author of young adult fiction novels.
Birth and Death Dates
Born: April 10, 1968 (current age not publicly disclosed)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Profession: Author, Screenwriter
Early Life and Background
Margaret Stoulle was born on April 10, 1968. She grew up in Santa Monica, California. Her father was a writer for _The Tonight Show_, which likely influenced her early interest in storytelling.
Growing up in Los Angeles provided Stohl with an environment rich in creative expression. Her parents encouraged her to develop her writing skills from an early age. This support helped shape her passion for storytelling and fueled her desire to become an author.
Major Accomplishments
Stohl's breakthrough novel, Beautiful Creatures, marked the beginning of a successful career in young adult fiction. Co-authored with Kami Garcia, it became a New York Times bestseller. The novel has been adapted into a feature film by Alcon Entertainment and CBS Films.
Stohl continued to write alongside Garcia, collaborating on several novels within "The Caster Chronicles" series. Their partnership earned them recognition as one of the most influential young adult authors of their time.
Notable Works or Actions
- Beautiful Creatures (2009)
- Beautiful Darkness (2010)
- Beautiful Chaos (2011)
- Beautiful Redemption (2012)
Stohl has also written several standalone novels and has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, often using her platform to raise awareness about social issues.
Impact and Legacy
Margaret Stohl's contributions to young adult literature have left an indelible mark. Her partnership with Kami Garcia helped redefine the genre by bringing fantasy and romance together in a unique way. The success of "The Caster Chronicles" series not only captivated readers but also paved the way for future authors.
Her influence extends beyond her writing, as she has inspired countless young readers to explore their creativity and express themselves through storytelling. As an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Stohl's work continues to make a significant impact on contemporary literature.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Margaret Stohl is widely quoted and remembered due to her innovative approach to storytelling and her dedication to advocating for social causes. Her ability to craft engaging narratives that captivate readers of all ages has solidified her position as one of the most influential young adult authors in recent years.
As an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, she continues to use her platform to raise awareness about important issues affecting marginalized communities. Stohl's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity through her work has earned her a reputation as a leader in the literary world.
Quotes by Margaret Stohl
Margaret Stohl's insights on:
It doesn't matter if it's aliens or emotional weapons or whatever - it's still a real story about big feelings that have to come out.
Everything I write is about big feelings. What I care about is trying to be brave enough to feel how you feel and to be emotionally true.
I always say, 'I'm cracked. My characters are cracked. And you, reader, you're cracked, too.'
I'm always excited to see my good buddy Richelle Mead. She cracks me up. I never get to see Veronica Roth enough, either.
People ask why do I write strong women characters, and basically, all the girls I know are strong; the girls I've had are strong. The women in my life are strong.
Everyone reads Harper Lee personally. For me, 'Mockingbird' was about admitting my own hyphenated identity - about loving and hating my world, about both belonging and not belonging to the community I came from.
I was raised in a community of Christian orthodoxy that had traveled with my parents to Los Angeles when they moved there for my father's job.
I first read Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' as a teen in school, like you did. I read the book alone, eating lunch at my locker, neatly scored oranges my mother divided into five lines with a circle at the top, so my fingers could dig more easily into the orange skin. To this day, the smell of oranges reminds me of 'Mockingbird.'
Sam and Dean Winchester sitting on the top of the Impala sharing their feelings over a beer is a reward worth driving any 'Supernatural' demon away - but in real life, they'd have crippling co-dependency issues.