Christine King, known professionally as Christine Feehan, hails from Ukiah, California, USA. Raised in a large family with 10 sisters and 3 brothers, Christine's passion for writing was evident from a young age, often finding herself in trouble at school for prioritizing her stories over her studies. She shares, "I've been a writer all of my life -- it is who I am. I write for myself and always have. The ability to create pictures and emotions with words is such a miracle to me." Her insatiable appetite for reading everything in sight, from novels to encyclopedias, fueled her fascination with the written word and storytelling.

Christine's connection to nature and the outdoors, stemming from her life in the picturesque mountains of Lake County, is paralleled by her involvement in martial arts. Holding a third-degree black belt and instructing in Korean karate, she also has extended her skills to teach self-defense.

In 1999, Christine published her debut novel, Dark Prince, marking the beginning of a successful career in paranormal saga writing. This novel not only won 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) for 1999 but also set the stage for Christine to receive 7 more PEARL awards and several honors including nominations for the RWA's RITA and a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times.

Christine's personal life is as full and vibrant as her professional one; married to Richard Feehan, they blend their family of 11 children from previous relationships, further enriched by numerous grandchildren. Her daughters play a special role in her career, providing both readership and editorial assistance for her manuscripts.

A prolific writer, Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly, and International bestselling author, with over 90 published novels spanning seven series. These include the Carpathian (aka Dark Series), GhostWalker Series, Drake Sisters, Sister of the Heart (Sea Haven) Series, Shadow Riders Series, Leopard Series, and Torpedo Ink Series, with six reaching #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Her dedication and talent have solidified her as a beloved figure in the realms of romance, paranormal military thrillers, and fantasy literature.