Anne Rice redefined the vampire over thirty years ago with Interview with the Vampire, bringing a sensuous and existential approach to the moribund genre. Shaped by personal tragedies, critical successes and failures, and a fervent rediscovery of her Catholic roots, Rice has penned over 27 novels on subjects ranging from the supernatural and historical tomes to erotica and religious themes. But Anne Rice's life is just as interesting as the tales she spins.