Charlaine Harris, an author known for her mystery fiction, has a net worth estimated at $10 million. Harris was born on November 25, 1951, in Tunica, Mississippi, and has been active in the industry since 1981.
Harris’s initial foray into writing began with poetry during her teenage years. While studying at Rhodes College in Memphis, she also dabbled in playwriting and short story composition. She also had a passion for weightlifting and karate.
In 1991, Harris published her first book, “Real Murders,” which was part of her “Aurora Teagarden” series. A nomination for the Agatha Award followed soon after. She continued to release five more books in the same series during the 1990s.
The author later ventured into other book series, including the Shakespeare series. Her most prominent work is the “Sookie Stackhouse” book series, which focuses on vampires and other supernatural beings. The series, comprising 15 books, spurred the creation of the television series “True Blood” on HBO, starring Anna Paquin.
In addition to the “Sookie Stackhouse” series, Harris also introduced the “Harper Connelly” series in 2005, centering around a character with the ability to locate the dead and determine their causes of death. She has also initiated a new series called “Cemetery Girl” as of 2014.
Harris is affiliated with the American Crime Writers League and the Mystery Writers of America association. She is also a member of the St. James Episcopal Church and has been married to Hal Schulz since 1978, with whom she has three children.
