Date of Birth: February 19, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Laurell K. Hamilton is an acclaimed American writer, best known for her two popular series: the “Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter” series and the “Merry Gentry” series. Born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, and raised in Sims, Indiana, Hamilton’s writing is often characterized by its blend of horror, fantasy, and romance. She graduated from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) with degrees in English and biology. Her first novel, “Nightseer,” was published in 1992, but it was her Anita Blake series, beginning with “Guilty Pleasures” in 1993, that brought her widespread recognition and success. Hamilton’s works have consistently appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list, and she has a dedicated fan base that appreciates her strong, complex heroines and richly detailed supernatural worlds.
5 Interesting Facts about Laurell K. Hamilton
1. Laurell K. Hamilton is a black belt in karate, which often influences the martial arts elements in her novels.
2. She originally started writing because she was inspired by the horror stories her grandmother told her.
3. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series has been credited with popularizing the urban fantasy genre.
4. Over 20 million copies of her books have been sold worldwide.
5. She is also a passionate advocate for animal rights and often incorporates themes of animal protection into her works.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Laurell K. Hamilton
1. “There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”
2. “There are no monsters in the dark. If you look hard enough, they aren’t there.”
3. “I don’t like to fight. I don’t like to be hurt. But I won’t let you hurt me.”
4. “Sometimes it’s not the optimist you need, but another pessimist to share the burden.”
5. “I am always willing to help a damsel in distress, even when she is the one causing the distress.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Laurell K. Hamilton’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Laurell K. Hamilton has one daughter, Trinity, with her former husband Gary Hamilton.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.laurellkhamilton.com
2. [Goodreads Profile](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9555.Laurell_K_Hamilton
3. [Wikipedia Page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurell_K._Hamilton
4. [Twitter Profile](https://twitter.com/LKHamilton
5. [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/LaurellKHamiltonOfficial
