Lisa Jane Smith is a bestselling American author, well-known for her young adult novels in the horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and romance genres. She has written over two dozen books, which have been popular among readers worldwide. Her series include The Vampire Diaries, Night World series, Secret Circle series, Forbidden Game series, Dark Visions series, and Wild World series. The common theme that runs through her novels is the battle of darkness against the light.
Smith is a prolific writer who enjoys her work and takes inspiration from her surroundings. She lives in the Bay Area of California, where she spends time in her backyard, which is full of flowers, especially roses. She also loves to visit a friend's cabin in the Point Reyes National Seashore area, which provides her with a different scenic view, full of trees, animals, beaches, and hiking trails. During one of her hikes, she had a memorable experience of seeing a snow-white buck, which she followed for nearly half a mile. Smith collects various items, including angels, tiny boxes, nineteenth-century children's literature, and books about quantum physics, particularly those that explore the mystery of dark energy in the universe.