The Vampire Diaries is based on a book series by a German author.
The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec , based on the popular book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith .	drama	drama	The Vampire Diaries	The Vampire Diaries (novel series)	L. J. Smith	L. J. Smith (author)	Kevin Williamson	Kevin Williamson (screenwriter)	Julie Plec	Julie Plec	supernatural	supernatural	book series of the same name	The Vampire Diaries (novel series)
Lisa Jane Smith , known professionally as L. J. 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 .	American	United States	The Vampire Diaries	The Vampire Diaries (novel series)	young adult fiction	young adult fiction	successful television show	The Vampire Diaries
