1958 – 2025

L. J. Smith

American author

young adult authorscience fiction writerchildren's writernovelistwriter
Born
1958-09-04, Fort Lauderdale
Died
2025-03-08
Birthplace state
Florida

Biography

L. J. Smith was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 4, 1958, and worked as a young adult author, science fiction writer, children's writer, novelist, and screenwriter. Her books, including The Vampire Diaries and Night World, appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list and received five award nominations. The Vampire Diaries series was adapted into a television show. Smith died on March 8, 2025.

Occupation

L. J. Smith is recorded as a young adult author, a science fiction writer, a children's writer, a novelist, a writer and a screenwriter, born in Florida (1958–2025).

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Frequently asked about L. J. Smith

Who was L. J. Smith?
L. J. Smith was American author, born in Florida (1958 – 2025).
When and where was L. J. Smith born?
L. J. Smith was born on 1958-09-04 in Fort Lauderdale.
When did L. J. Smith die?
L. died on 2025-03-08.
What was L. J. Smith known for?
L. J. Smith is recorded as a young adult author, a science fiction writer, a children's writer, a novelist, a writer and a screenwriter.
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