Charlaine Harris
American writer
莎蓮·哈里斯 · シャーレイン・ハリス · 샬레인 해리스
- Born
- 25 November 1951, Tunica
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- karate
- Occupation
- writer, novelist, poet, crime fiction writer, film producer
Jean Charlaine Harris Schulz (born November 25, 1951) is an American author who specializes in mysteries. She is best known for her book series The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which was adapted as the TV series True Blood. The television show was a critical and financial success for HBO, running seven seasons, from 2008 through 2014.
Harris was born and raised in Tunica, Mississippi. She lives in Texas with her husband; they have three children. She began writing from an early age, and changed from playwriting in college to writing and publishing mysteries, including several long series featuring recurring characters.
Awards and honours
- Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original 2002
- Inkpot Award 2010
- Anthony Award 2012
- The Grand Master 2021
- Agatha Award
External links
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