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Mention the names Stefan and Damon Salvatore, and teenage girls (along with most middle-aged woman), will squeal in delight. But who’d have thought these two dreamy vampires were the creation of a kindergarten teacher.
Lisa Jane Smith, or L.J. Smith as she is known worldwide has had an amazing, if not strange route into writing.
While attending high school, L.J. wrote The Night of the Solstice, and in 1987, she passed the handwritten novel, which filled seven lined note books, to a first time agent who typed the scribbles into manuscript form and sold it to MacMillan.
Although it received good reviews, sales were poor. And in 1990, second book Heart of Valour was released.
Snowflake Stockings Contest – NOW OPEN!!

UPDATE: 11/12/2011
Snowflake Stockings Contest is now OPEN. Click to go to Contest Page >>
UPDATE: 11/9/2011
I am currently working on organizing the prizes for this contest and I just needed to give little more information to you fans. Here's what Lisa told me: “twelve gorgeous snowflake-beaded stockings, each stuffed with jewelry, sugarplums, ornaments, and everything else that might dance in a Christmas dreamer’s head! (The Grand Prize Winner will win the Tiffany Circle Daybreak Key, over two inches long, and over $2,000.") You will really want to participate in this contest when it is opened later this week.
UPDATE: 11/2/201
Lisa has a brand new contest for this Christmas, expected to see the details near the end of next week. Sheer number of prizes that sparkle are too numerous to list. I'll know more later since I have to create a large collage of prizes to post on the home page. I won't say much other than to say that 12 FANS WILL BE VERY HAPPY THIS CHRISTMAS! AND the joy will be felt throughout the world since this contest is for EVERYONE ON EARTH.
New Contest for Forum Members Only has already started!
UPDATE: DECEMBER 3, 2011
A New Winner Announced! It was unfortunate but the original winner did not check in therefore a new winner has been randomly selected. If you are a member, click here to view the name of a new winner >>
UPDATE: DECEMBER 2, 2011
Winner Announced! Winner's name has been posted. If you are a member, click here to view the thread >>
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Contest Closed. Winner's name will be posted in the Forum under the "Bonnie's Opal Ring Contest" page on December 2, 2011.
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2011
Register Now! This Forum Only Contest will be closed tonight. By registering and posting your required minimum post you will be automatically eligible for this beautiful Bonnie's Opal Ring. Lucky Winner will be announced on December 2nd!
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2011
If you have not already signed up to be a Member of the Forum, you should do it now! Do not procratinate. This contest has already started and it would end on November 30th. Winner will be annouced on the Contest page within the Forum.
UPDATE: OCTOBER 29, 2011
It is Official! Lisa has decided to create a Forum Members Only Contest. AND IT IS HERE NOW!!
Many of you will recognize Bonnie's Opal Ring. It is a beautiful white opal with diamonds around it and a tanzanite on either side, set in 18K white and yellow gold.
"This is our version of the gorgeous opal ring that Bonnie wore at the end of SHADOW SOULS and that Damon used to pay for expenses for himself and Bonnie in MIDNIGHT." ~ L. J. Smith
The contest duration is still being finalized but the rules are very simple. In fact, it is so simple that you do not even have to enter the contest because every Member of the Forum will be automatically entered as long as he/she has minimum of a single post in the Forum. So, while we are getting ready to post this contest in the Forum, go ahead and register, position yourself in a good fighting chance of winning this beautiful prize! The odds of your name being selected is extremely high since current membership count is less than 300. HURRY AN REGISTER TO BECOME A MEMBER.
UPDATED: 10/31/2011 – Contest Information and Rules have been posted.
Forum Members Only Contest
Lisa is planning on doing a Forum Members Only Contest soon.
She wants to reward current forum members for making it one of the most popular place to visit on this site as well as trying to entice other fans to come and join in the fun. If you wish to become a member, please Click here to go to Forum for Registration.
~ Admin
Map of What?
A little geography question for you. Please answer them in "Add Comments" below the map. If you become a Forum Member (it's free!) there will be another piece of a puzzle that will help you in few days. You'll be very surprised by the number of countries that are on that list. Really! 
- Q1: Can you guess what this map represent?
- Q2: Can you name those countries that aren't highlighted in green?





