Guide Note:Anne Rice is a contemporary gothic novelist who recently converted to Christian author. She is best known for her collection titled The Vampire Chronicles and her character, the wild vampire rock star, Lestat.
Fast Facts:
- Born: October 4, 1941
- Birth name was Howard Allen O'Brien
- Modeled her vampire child, Claudia, after her daughter
- Set the bar for contemporary vampire fiction
- Also used the pseudonyms A.N. Roquelaure and Anne Rampling
- Son Christopher Rice is a popular contemporary author
- Husband was the poet and artist Stan Rice
- No longer works with editors