Anne Rice

Anne Rice was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1941.
* She was raised in a Catholic family and attended parochial school.
* She studied English and Creative Writing at San Francisco State University.
* Her first novel, Interview with the Vampire, was published in 1976.
* It was a critical and commercial success, and launched her career as a best-selling author.
* She wrote over 30 novels, including the Vampire Chronicles and the Mayfair Witches series.
* She also wrote a number of non-fiction books, including her autobiography, Sleeping Beauty.
* She died in 2021 at the age of 80.

Anne Rice was a groundbreaking author who helped to popularize the vampire genre. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She was a true pioneer in the world of literature, and her work will continue to be enjoyed by readers for generations to come.