Charlaine Harris Schulz (born November 25, 1951) is an American author who specializes in mysteries.[2] 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.[3] A number of her books have been bestsellers and this series was translated into multiple languages and published across the globe.