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* ParanormalRomance: Several of her books fall under this genre, featuring [[InterspeciesRomance humans romancing supernatural beings]] or [[FantasticRomance romances with some supernatural element to them]]. In the 1990s, she was one of the most prolific and successful writers of this genre aimed at young adults (especially considering the genre hadn't quite broken into the mainstream yet); her books saw a resurgence in popularity after ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' became a hit in the late 2000s.

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* ParanormalRomance: Several of her books fall under this genre, featuring [[InterspeciesRomance humans romancing supernatural beings]] or [[FantasticRomance romances with some supernatural element to them]]. In the 1990s, she was one of the most prolific and successful writers of this genre aimed at young adults (especially considering the genre hadn't quite broken into the mainstream yet); her books saw a resurgence in popularity after ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' ''Literature/TheTwilightSaga'' became a hit in the late 2000s.
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** ''Literature/{{Daughters of Darkness|1996}}''
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Two of her book series, ''Series/TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while the latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).

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Two of her book series, ''Series/TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', ''Series/TheSecretCircle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while the latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).
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** ''Literature/{{Dark Angel|1996}}''
** ''Literature/{{The Chosen|1997}}''
** ''Literature/{{Soulmate}}''
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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness and other personal issues, leaving her latest series, ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete; Amazon states the final book ''Strange Fate'' to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres.romance. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness and other personal issues, leaving her latest series, ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete; Amazon states the final book ''Strange Fate'' to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.
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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete; Amazon states the final book ''Strange Fate'' to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, illness and other personal issues, leaving her latest series, ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete; Amazon states the final book ''Strange Fate'' to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.
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* DevelopmentHell: Several of her books ended up here after she took a hiatus from writing due to years-long health issues and family issues (including her mother dying of lung cancer and her brother-in-law getting cancer, resulting in her stepping in to help support her sister's children). She's been working on ''Night World'''s final book, ''Strange Fate'', for over two decades. The third book in the ''Evensong'' arc has had no updates since 2015. She also announced she planned to write a sequel to ''The Forbidden Game'' and there were rumors she's planning a third instalment in the ''Wildworld'' series but there's been no news on these, either.

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* ''The Night of the Solstice'' (1987)
* ''Heart of Valor'' (1990)

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''The Night of the Solstice'' (1987)
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Two of her book series, ''Series/TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).

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Two of her book series, ''Series/TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while the latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).



* ''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'' (1994):
* ''Literature/DarkVisions'' (1994 - 1995):
* ''Literature/NightWorld'' (1996 - TBA):

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* ''The Secret Circle'' (1992):

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* ''Evensong'' (2013 - TBA): An AlternateContinuity of ''The Vampire Diaries'' from ''Midnight'' onwards, published as {{fanfiction}}.
** ''Paradise Lost''
** ''The War of Roses''
** ''Into the Wood''

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* ''Evensong'' (2013 - TBA): ''Evensong'': An AlternateContinuity of ''The Vampire Diaries'' from ''Midnight'' onwards, published as {{fanfiction}}.
** ''Paradise Lost''
Lost'' (2013)
** ''The War of Roses''
Roses'' (2014)
** ''Into the Wood''Wood'' (TBA)
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* OurVampiresAreDifferent: Both ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''Night World'' feature vampires and while there are several similarities, Smith's take the creatures differs in places between the two series:
** In ''The Vampire Diaries'' vampires burn in sunlight unless they're wearing jewellery made from lapis lazuli, are allergic to the vervain plant (which can also prevent humans from being mind-controlled by them), they can't enter homes without the occupant's invitation, they can't cross running water, and to become a vampire a human must die within 24 hours of consuming a vampire's blood (with the exception of the Old Ones, who were never human). They appear to lack any kind of formal society.
** In ''Night World'' sunlight weakens a vampire's power and hurts their light-sensitive eyes, but it's otherwise harmless; running water doesn't bother them either. Vampires can enter people's homes with no trouble unless a witch's talisman or protective spells have been placed around the property. Vampires are divided into two sub-groups: lamia (who were born as vampires, will age unless they consciously choose to stop it, and can have children the old-fashioned way) and made vampires (humans or witches who exchange blood with a vampire enough times that they die and resurrect as a vampire; they're frozen at the age they were turned and are infertile). They're especially susceptible to wood; wounds caused by wood take longer to heal and can be fatal. They are also strictly governed by a {{vampire council}}.

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* OurVampiresAreDifferent: Both ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''Night World'' feature vampires and while there are several similarities, Smith's take on the creatures differs in places between the two series:
** In ''The Vampire Diaries'' vampires burn in sunlight unless they're wearing jewellery made from lapis lazuli, are they're allergic to the vervain plant (which can also prevent humans from being mind-controlled by them), they can't enter homes [[MustBeInvited without the occupant's invitation, invitation]], they can't {{cannot cross running water, water}}, and to become a vampire a human must die within 24 hours of consuming a vampire's blood (with the exception of the Old Ones, who were never human). They appear to lack any kind of formal society.
** In ''Night World'' sunlight weakens a vampire's power and hurts their light-sensitive eyes, but it's [[DaywalkingVampire otherwise harmless; harmless]]; running water doesn't bother them either. Vampires can enter people's homes with no trouble unless a witch's talisman or protective spells have been placed around the property. Vampires are divided into two sub-groups: lamia (who were born as vampires, will age unless they consciously choose to stop it, and can have children the old-fashioned way) and made vampires (humans or witches who exchange blood with a vampire enough times that they die and resurrect as a vampire; they're frozen at the age they were turned and are infertile). They're especially susceptible to wood; wounds caused by wood take longer to heal and can be fatal. They are also strictly governed by a {{vampire council}}.CouncilOfVampires.

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Two of her book series, ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).

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Two of her book series, ''The Vampire Diaries'' ''Series/TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).



* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: An common theme in her books involves Blondes portrayed as [[HairOfGoldHeartOfGold Pure and Angelic]] in contrast to Brunettes who are [[DarkIsEvil Bad]] or [[TroubledButCute more]] [[FemmeFatale Mischievous]].

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* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: An A common theme in her books involves Blondes blondes portrayed as [[HairOfGoldHeartOfGold Pure pure and Angelic]] angelic]] in contrast to Brunettes brunettes who are [[DarkIsEvil Bad]] bad]] or [[TroubledButCute more]] [[FemmeFatale Mischievous]].mischievous]].



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* OurVampiresAreDifferent: Both ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''Night World'' feature vampires and while there are several similarities, Smith's take the creatures differs in places between the two series:
** In ''The Vampire Diaries'' vampires burn in sunlight unless they're wearing jewellery made from lapis lazuli, are allergic to the vervain plant (which can also prevent humans from being mind-controlled by them), they can't enter homes without the occupant's invitation, they can't cross running water, and to become a vampire a human must die within 24 hours of consuming a vampire's blood (with the exception of the Old Ones, who were never human). They appear to lack any kind of formal society.
** In ''Night World'' sunlight weakens a vampire's power and hurts their light-sensitive eyes, but it's otherwise harmless; running water doesn't bother them either. Vampires can enter people's homes with no trouble unless a witch's talisman or protective spells have been placed around the property. Vampires are divided into two sub-groups: lamia (who were born as vampires, will age unless they consciously choose to stop it, and can have children the old-fashioned way) and made vampires (humans or witches who exchange blood with a vampire enough times that they die and resurrect as a vampire; they're frozen at the age they were turned and are infertile). They're especially susceptible to wood; wounds caused by wood take longer to heal and can be fatal. They are also strictly governed by a {{vampire council}}.
* ParanormalRomance: Several of her books fall under this genre, featuring [[InterspeciesRomance humans romancing supernatural beings]] or [[FantasticRomance romances with some supernatural element to them]]. In the 1990s, she was one of the most prolific and successful writers of this genre aimed at young adults (especially considering the genre hadn't quite broken into the mainstream yet); her books saw a resurgence in popularity after ''Literature/{{Twilight}}'' became a hit in the late 2000s.
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* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: This became a ''huge'' problem for her with ''The Vampire Diaries''. Following the publication of ''The Return'' trilogy, Smith and the publishers disagreed on the direction of the series and certain plot points following the publication of ''The Return: Midnight'' (allegedly, who Elena was going to be romantically paired with was especially contentious). Consequently, Smith was booted off ''The Vampire Diaries'' and a ghostwriter was hired to write the subsequent books, though they're still published under her name. Smith stated it was due to her unwittingly signing a "work-for-hire" contract back in the 1990s when she first started writing the series, which she now regrets as it means the publishers hold the rights to the franchise rather than Smith herself, so her hands are tied. Smith ultimately decided to [[StartMyOwn write and publish her own]] [[AlternateContinuity continuation]] of ''The Vampire Diaries'' as fanfiction (the ''Evensong'' arc).

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* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: This became a ''huge'' problem for her with ''The Vampire Diaries''. Following the publication of ''The Return'' trilogy, Smith and the her publishers disagreed on the direction of the series and certain plot points following the publication of ''The Return: Midnight'' (allegedly, who Elena was going to be romantically paired with was [[ShipToShipCombat especially contentious).contentious]]). Consequently, Smith was booted off ''The Vampire Diaries'' and a ghostwriter was hired to write the subsequent books, though they're still published under her name. Smith stated it was due to her unwittingly signing a "work-for-hire" contract back in the 1990s when she first started writing the series, which she now regrets as it means the publishers hold the rights to the franchise rather than Smith herself, so her hands are tied. Smith ultimately decided to [[StartMyOwn write and publish her own]] [[AlternateContinuity continuation]] of ''The Vampire Diaries'' as fanfiction (the ''Evensong'' arc).

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!!Her works include:

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Two of her book series, ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''The Secret Circle'', were [[TheShowOfTheBooks adapted into TV series]] (although the former was increasingly InNameOnly - albeit still highly successful - while latter was [[ShortRunner short-lived]]).

!! Works with their own pages
* ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'' (1991 - 2011): It should be noted that Smith only wrote the first seven books; the rest are written by a ghostwriter.
* ''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'' (1994):
* ''Literature/DarkVisions'' (1994 - 1995):
* ''Literature/NightWorld'' (1996 - TBA):

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''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'' (1991 - 2011):
* ''The Awakening''
* ''The Struggle''
* ''The Fury''
* ''Dark Reunion''
* ''The Return: Nightfall''
* ''The Return: Shadow Souls''
* ''The Return: Midnight''

''The Secret Circle'' (1992):
* ''The Initiation''
* ''The Captive''
* ''The Struggle''

''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'' (1994):
* ''The Hunter''
* ''The Chase''
* ''The Kill''

''Literature/DarkVisions'' (1994 - 1995):
* ''The Strange Power''
* ''The Possessed''
* ''The Passion''

''Literature/NightWorld'' (1996 - TBA):
* ''Secret Vampire''
* ''Daughters of Darkness''
* ''Spellbinder''
* ''Dark Angel''
* ''The Chosen''
* ''Soulmate''
* ''Huntress''
* ''Black Dawn''
* ''Witchlight''
* ''Strange Fate''

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\n''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'' (1991 - 2011):\n* ''The Awakening''
* ''The Struggle''
* ''The Fury''
* ''Dark Reunion''
* ''The Return: Nightfall''
* ''The Return: Shadow Souls''
* ''The Return: Midnight''

''The Secret Circle'' (1992):
* ** ''The Initiation''
* ** ''The Captive''
* ** ''The Struggle''

''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'' (1994):
Struggle''
* ''Evensong'' (2013 - TBA): An AlternateContinuity of ''The Hunter''
*
Vampire Diaries'' from ''Midnight'' onwards, published as {{fanfiction}}.
** ''Paradise Lost''
**
''The Chase''
* ''The Kill''

''Literature/DarkVisions'' (1994 - 1995):
* ''The Strange Power''
* ''The Possessed''
* ''The Passion''

''Literature/NightWorld'' (1996 - TBA):
* ''Secret Vampire''
* ''Daughters
War of Darkness''
* ''Spellbinder''
* ''Dark Angel''
* ''The Chosen''
* ''Soulmate''
* ''Huntress''
* ''Black Dawn''
* ''Witchlight''
* ''Strange Fate''
Roses''
** ''Into the Wood''



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* GodDoesNotOwnThisWorld: This became a ''huge'' problem for her with ''The Vampire Diaries''. Following the publication of ''The Return'' trilogy, Smith and the publishers disagreed on the direction of the series and certain plot points following the publication of ''The Return: Midnight'' (allegedly, who Elena was going to be romantically paired with was especially contentious). Consequently, Smith was booted off ''The Vampire Diaries'' and a ghostwriter was hired to write the subsequent books, though they're still published under her name. Smith stated it was due to her unwittingly signing a "work-for-hire" contract back in the 1990s when she first started writing the series, which she now regrets as it means the publishers hold the rights to the franchise rather than Smith herself, so her hands are tied. Smith ultimately decided to [[StartMyOwn write and publish her own]] [[AlternateContinuity continuation]] of ''The Vampire Diaries'' as fanfiction (the ''Evensong'' arc).

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014. As of 2016, Night World has still been unfinished. Amazon states Strange Fate to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014. As of 2016, Night World has still been unfinished. incomplete; Amazon states Strange Fate the final book ''Strange Fate'' to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.



Her works include:

* ''Literature/TheNightOfTheSolstice''
* ''Literature/HeartOfValor''

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* ''Literature/TheNightOfTheSolstice''
''The Night of the Solstice'' (1987)
* ''Literature/HeartOfValor''

''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'':
''Heart of Valor'' (1990)

''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'' (1991 - 2011):



''The Secret Circle'':

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''The Secret Circle'':Circle'' (1992):



''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'':

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''Literature/DarkVisions'':

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''Literature/DarkVisions'': ''Literature/DarkVisions'' (1994 - 1995):



''Literature/NightWorld'':

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014.

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014.
2014. As of 2016, Night World has still been unfinished. Amazon states Strange Fate to have a release date of 'Unavailable'.
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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014.

Since 2007, L.J. Smith has had her books reissued, starting with ''TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle''. A new trilogy based on ''TheVampireDiaries'' was published in 2009, and [[http://www.ljanesmith.net/stories.php her website]] has several short stories that contain characters and settings from her published work.

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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''TheVampireDiaries'', ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014.

Since 2007, L.J. Smith has had her books reissued, starting with ''TheVampireDiaries'' ''The Vampire Diaries'' and ''The Secret Circle''. A new trilogy based on ''TheVampireDiaries'' ''The Vampire Diaries'' was published in 2009, and [[http://www.ljanesmith.net/stories.php her website]] has several short stories that contain characters and settings from her published work.



* ''TheNightOfTheSolstice''
* ''HeartOfValor''

''TheVampireDiaries'':

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* ''TheNightOfTheSolstice''
''Literature/TheNightOfTheSolstice''
* ''HeartOfValor''

''TheVampireDiaries'':
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''[[Literature/TheForbiddenGame The Forbidden Game]]'':

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''[[Literature/TheForbiddenGame The Forbidden Game]]'':''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'':



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!! ''TheVampireDiaries'', ''Literature/TheVampireDiaries'', ''Literature/TheForbiddenGame'', ''Literature/DarkVisions'', and ''Literature/NightWorld'' have their own pages. The rest of Smith's work provide examples of:
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Lisa Jane Smith (usually known as L.J. Smith) is a popular American author of young-adult fiction that combines horror, fantasy and supernatural romance genres. Best known for ''TheVampireDiaries'', she went on a ten year hiatus from writing in 1998 due to illness, leaving her latest series, The ''Literature/NightWorld'', incomplete, though it is now scheduled for release in (hopefully) 2014.

Since 2007, L.J. Smith has had her books reissued, starting with ''TheVampireDiaries'' and ''The Secret Circle''. A new trilogy based on ''TheVampireDiaries'' was published in 2009, and [[http://www.ljanesmith.net/stories.php her website]] has several short stories that contain characters and settings from her published work.

Her works include:

* ''TheNightOfTheSolstice''
* ''HeartOfValor''

''TheVampireDiaries'':
* ''The Awakening''
* ''The Struggle''
* ''The Fury''
* ''Dark Reunion''
* ''The Return: Nightfall''
* ''The Return: Shadow Souls''
* ''The Return: Midnight''

''The Secret Circle'':
* ''The Initiation''
* ''The Captive''
* ''The Struggle''

''[[Literature/TheForbiddenGame The Forbidden Game]]'':
* ''The Hunter''
* ''The Chase''
* ''The Kill''

''Literature/DarkVisions'':
* ''The Strange Power''
* ''The Possessed''
* ''The Passion''

''Literature/NightWorld'':
* ''Secret Vampire''
* ''Daughters of Darkness''
* ''Spellbinder''
* ''Dark Angel''
* ''The Chosen''
* ''Soulmate''
* ''Huntress''
* ''Black Dawn''
* ''Witchlight''
* ''Strange Fate (TBA)''

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!! ''TheVampireDiaries'', ''Literature/DarkVisions'', and ''Literature/NightWorld'' have their own pages. The rest of Smith's work provide examples of:

* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: An common theme in her books involves Blondes portrayed as [[HairOfGoldHeartOfGold Pure and Angelic]] in contrast to Brunettes who are [[DarkIsEvil Bad]] or [[TroubledButCute more]] [[FemmeFatale Mischievous]].
* DarkActionGirl: Faye
* LoveTriangle: She has yet to write a trilogy that doesn't somehow involve her female protagonist being torn between a KnightInShiningArmor and a [[AllGirlsWantBadBoys Bad Boy]].
* ShrinkingViolet: Cassie, prior to her CharacterDevelopment.

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