Charlaine Harris is an American author renowned for her works in the mystery genre. Born on November 25, 1951, in a small town in the Mississippi River Delta, she has become a bestselling author known for The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which was successfully adapted into the hit TV series "True Blood". The show enjoyed a successful run on HBO for seven seasons from 2008 to 2014.

Harris pursued writing from an early age, transitioning from playwriting during her college years at Rhodes College in Memphis to writing and publishing mysteries. Her early works primarily consisted of ghost stories, evolving into poetry and plays. Following a sabbatical for family, she returned to writing, eventually developing several long series featuring recurring characters.

Charlaine now resides in Texas with her husband, Hal, and they have three children. Her literary journey has spanned over forty years, contributing significantly to the genre of mystery with her engaging storytelling.