Comments on: The Art of Friends, Not Rivals: Shannon Hale and Stephenie Meyer

By: Rick Walton

Rick Walton — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:04:01 +0000

I’m glad I finally ran across this piece. You hit both personalities head on. As the person who invited the two I’m delighted to see the impact of their attendance.

For those interested in the retreat, it’s a wonderful event, but there is nothing magical about it. Anyone can organize a similar event. Just gather diverse LDS artists and talk and share. Doesn’t have to cost anything but a little time.

By: Kristan

Kristan — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:30:07 +0000

Thank for this. I read and loved all 4 Twilight books plus The Host, but several of my friends insist that Hale is far superior to Meyer. As I read The Goose Girl now, I don’t find that I agree. I think they’re very similar, and perhaps that contributes to this easy friendship which you observed. :)

By: nosurfgirl

nosurfgirl — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:42:07 +0000

I love this.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:43:18 +0000

Nice reflection! I’m not Mormon- I’ve considered converting, but I eventually decided to remain Catholic- but I think your words are very touching. I’ve heard a bit about Hale and Meyer’s friendship but didn’t know much about it. It also reveals a lot about their personality, which is very interesting. Thank you so much for this wonderful piece!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:44:05 +0000

Thanks, Mahonri.

By: Mahonri Stewart

Mahonri Stewart — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:59:18 +0000

Hey, Jenny! Nice to hear from you!
The Mormon Artist Foundation main purpose is the retreats which they hold every year, and those are an invitation only sort of deal, so they don’t really mean to publicize themselves much. That’s why you haven’t been able to find much about them. Meridian Magazine has done write ups about the retreats in the past. Try looking it up through them.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:32 +0000

Mahonri,

Anne’s cousin here. My mom wants to know more about the Mormon Arts Foundation. We have been googling and have found very little actual information. Can you help us out?

Thanks.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:00:05 +0000

I really enjoyed this, Mahonri. I love seeing people support each other in their art, especially emotionally.

And by the way, it is my dearest daydream to be invited to The Special Retreat–for that very reason. Rubbing shoulders with other LDS artists is my very favorite thing to do.

By: Brook Davis Andreoli

Brook Davis Andreoli — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:45:08 +0000

Mahonri!

My friend just sent this article to me about two of our favorite authors. I was so pleased to see your name at the top!! Beautifully written.

By: Mahonri Stewart

Mahonri Stewart — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:51:28 +0000

Oh, don’t worry, I wasn’t taking Duly Impressed seriously. Just clarifying. :]