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 ...

L.J. Smith, the acclaimed author best known for creating 'The Vampire Diaries' series ... and later worked as a kindergarten and special education teacher. This background influenced her writing style ...

That same year, Alloy Entertainment editor Elise Donner commissioned her to begin writingThe Vampire Diaries. The first three books in the series were published in 1991 by HarperCollins ...

The author of a much-loved vampire novel series that was adapted for screens has died aged 66, with fans expressing their love and grief online. L.J Smith, author of The Vampire Diaries, has died aged ...

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 ...

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has been hit with another delay that will see its release date arriving in October 2025. It’s a somewhat smaller delay following years of schedule ...

The plot starts with you arriving at your childhood friend’s Halloween party ... stumble upon a room where you discover a mysterious vampire coven has taken over the party to celebrate one ...