LJ Smith, the original writer of the popular Vampire Diaries books, was fired from the series in 2011 after churning out regular installments for over two decades. But now, using the Kindle Worlds platform of the company that hired her, then fired her, Smith is writing “fanfiction” of the series she created.Feb 10, 2014
Will strange fate ever be released?
(Alleged) Release dates: Barnes & Noble: "This item will be available on December 31, 2030."
How old is L.J. Smith?
56 yearsSeptember 4, 1965
What Vampire Diaries books did LJ Smith write?
The Vampire Diaries series was commissioned by Elise Donner, editor of Alloy Entertainment, in 1990. L.J. Smith was taken on as a 'work for hire' to write the series. She then went on two write three trilogies: The Secret Circle (1992), The Forbidden Game (1994) and Dark Visions (1995).May 20, 2013
Will L.J. Smith ever publish strange fate?
Publishing History The first nine books in the Night World series were originally published in 1996–1998 by Simon & Schuster. The release of the tenth and final book, Strange Fate, was put on hold when L.J. Smith took a hiatus from writing in 1999.
Does L.J. Smith still write?
Like other Alloy-series creators who are no longer writing the books, Ms. Smith continues to get royalties from the new novels. The books still had a strong following, boosted by the TV show, so Alloy brought in a ghostwriter to continue the series after Ms.Apr 17, 2014
Where is L.J. Smith now?
Personal life. Smith previously resided in Concord, California in 1991 and still resides in Northern California with her dog. In 1998, Smith took a decade-long hiatus from writing to take care of her sister's children when her brother-in-law was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.