L J Smith

Lisa Jane Smith (September 4, 1958 – March 8, 2025) was an American author of young adult fiction best known for her best-selling series The Vampire Diaries, which has been turned into a successful television show. Her books, particularly The Vampire Diaries and Night World, have been in the New York Times Best Seller list and have been nominated for five awards. == Early life and education == Smith was born on September 4, 1958, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a child, she grew up in Villa Pa…