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Let’s talk about books: Sweet Reads author visits bring writers to the public
In late March, Sweet Reads Books and Candy hosted a visit by author Amy Lynn Green, who has written several books, including “Things We Didn’t Say” and “The Lines Between Us.” ...
Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests
A national protest meant to pressure Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign turned into a shutdown as citizens ...
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LJ Smith, Author Of The Vampire Diaries, Dies At 66
LJ Smith, the acclaimed author of The Vampire Diaries novels, passed away at 66 on March 8 in Walnut Creek, California. Her partner, Julie Divola, confirmed the news to The New York Times, revealing ...
Los Angeles Times20d
L.J. Smith, whose ‘Vampire Diaries’ books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Author L.J. Smith, who created the “Vampire Diaries” book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name and contributed to pop culture’s obsession with vampires, has died. Smith died ...
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L.J. Smith, Author of the ‘Vampire Diaries’ Universe, Passes Away at 66
L.J. Smith, the acclaimed author best known for creating 'The Vampire Diaries' series, passed away at the age of 66 on March 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her contributions to young adult ...
Al Jazeera English21d
French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison
A court in Dar El Beida, near Algiers, sentenced the author on Thursday under “anti-terrorism” laws after he gave an interview to far-right French media outlet Frontieres, in which he ...
My Zimbabwe News21d
Cde Bombshell Blessed Geza releases new video, doubles down on 31 March protest call, names ‘zvigananda’ surrounding President Mnangagwa
Harare – Outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza has released a new video reiterating his call for an “uprising” to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign by March 31st. The move has prompted a ...
The Sun21d
L. J. Smith dead: Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ book series dies aged 66 after suffering rare disease as tributes pour in
AUTHOR L. J. Smith whose novels inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries has tragically died aged 66. Ms Smith died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease, her ...
The Mirror21d
LJ Smith dead: The Vampire Diaries author who inspired TV show dies after battle with rare disease
The author behind the Vampire Diaries books has died at the age of 66. LJ Smith is said to have died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease, according to her family.
USA Today22d
TikTok turns author into bestseller after viral video of his lonely book signing
What if no one showed up to your book signing? When author Jonathan Stanley set up shop at Barnes & Noble to promote his book, “Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading ...
Us Weekly22d
‘Vampire Diaries’ Author L.J. Smith Dead at Age 66 Following ‘Long Bout With Illness’
Author L.J. Smith has died at age 66. “Lisa Jane Smith of Danville, California passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, after a long bout with illness,” an obituary on the writer’s ...
The New York Times22d
L.J. Smith, Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ Book Series, Dies at 66
By Jeré Longman L.J. Smith, an author of young adult novels best known for “The Vampire Diaries” series, which became a hit television drama, and for repossessing her characters by writing ...