Phyllis Christine Cast is an American romance and fantasy author, born on April 30, 1960. She is widely recognized for the House of Night series, co-authored with her daughter Kristin Cast. In addition to this series, she has created the popular Goddess Summoning and Partholon book series.

PC Cast was born in the Midwest and spent her formative years moving between Illinois and Oklahoma. During this time, she developed a passion for Quarter Horses and mythology. Following high school, she joined the United States Air Force, where she honed her skills in public speaking and writing.

After completing her service, she spent 15 years teaching high school before retiring to pursue a full-time writing career. Her work has earned her recognition as a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Best-Selling author. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath. In recognition of her contributions to literature, she was inducted into the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame.