Los Angeles Times: L.J. Smith, whose ‘Vampire Diaries’ books inspired CW series, dies at 66
L.J. Smith, whose ‘Vampire Diaries’ books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Mental Floss on MSN: 4 books that wouldn't exist without 'Interview with the Vampire'
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 March 8 in a ...
The New York Times: L.J. Smith, Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ Book Series, Dies at 66
She wrote seven books in a series that went on to be a hit TV show. After she was replaced by ghostwriters, she reclaimed her characters online in fan fiction. By Jeré Longman L.J. Smith, an author of ...
USA Today: Did 'Twilight' ruin the vampire genre? How the series broke the rules – for the better
As long as we've been reading books, we've been enchanted – and terrified – by vampires. But if you want to talk about the ageless impact these garlic-fearing creatures have on the mainstream, you'd ...
Did 'Twilight' ruin the vampire genre? How the series broke the rules – for the better
The Vampire, by Philip Burne-Jones, 1897 A vampire is a mythical creature that subsists by feeding on the vital essence (generally in the form of blood) of the living. In European folklore, vampires are undead humanoid creatures that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighbourhoods which they inhabited while they were alive. They wore shrouds and were often ...
Vampire, in popular legend, a creature, often fanged, that preys upon humans, generally by consuming their blood. Vampires have been featured in folklore and fiction of various cultures for hundreds of years, predominantly in Europe, although belief in them has waned in modern times.