L. J. Smith | |
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| Born | Lisa Jane Smith September 4[1] Orange County, California, U.S. |
| Pen name | L. J. Smith |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Santa Barbara (BA) San Francisco State University |
| Period | 1987–present |
| Genres | Young adult, horror, science fiction, fantasy, romance |
| Notable works | The Vampire Diaries The Secret Circle Night World |
| Website | |
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Lisa Jane Smith is 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.