P.C. Cast, full name Phyllis Christine Cast, is an acclaimed American romance and fantasy author, born on April 30, 1960. She is best known for her House of Night series, which she writes in collaboration with her daughter Kristin Cast, as well as her own series including Goddess Summoning and Partholon.

PC was born in the Midwest and spent her early years moving between Illinois and Oklahoma. It was in Oklahoma that she developed a love for Quarter Horses and mythology simultaneously. Following high school, she joined the United States Air Force, where she honed her skills in public speaking and writing.

After completing her service in the USAF, Cast dedicated 15 years to teaching high school before retiring to become a full-time writer. She has since become a #1 New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling author and has been inducted into the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame.

Throughout her prolific career, P.C. Cast has received numerous accolades, including the Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, as well as the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath.