P. C. Cast is a bestselling American author who writes in the genre of urban fantasy and young adult fiction. She is known for her House of Night series which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Cast has also written several other series and standalone novels.
P. C. Cast was born on April 19, 1960, in Watseka, Illinois.
After receiving her high school diploma, she joined the United States Air Force and began her writing career while serving.
Cast's first novel, Goddess by Mistake, was published in 2001 and won the Holt Medallion award for Best Paranormal / Fantasy / Futuristic Romance.
In 2007, Cast began collaborating with her daughter, Kristin Cast, on the House of Night series. The first book, Marked, was published in 2007, and the series continued with four more books co-authored by Kristin Cast, and the remaining books written solely by P. C. Cast.
In addition to her writing, Cast has also taught high school English and speech, and served as a book editor.
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A series of young adult fantasy novels that follows the life of a teenager who is turned into a vampire and attends a boarding school for fledgling vampires.
A series of paranormal romance novels that feature modern women interacting with goddesses and mythical figures from various cultures.
A series of post-apocalyptic fantasy novels that follow the adventures of a group of people who can communicate with animals and possess magical abilities.
P. C. Cast's most popular series is the House of Night series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.
P. C. Cast's daughter, Kristin Cast, came up with the idea for the House of Night series while they were watching the movie Twilight together. They decided to create a similar series featuring a boarding school for vampires and began collaborating on the first book.
Yes, P. C. Cast is an animal lover and has several pets, including two dogs, a menagerie of cats, and a turtle named Tortuga.
Yes, P. C. Cast has won several awards for her writing, including the Holt Medallion award and the Prism award for Best Fantasy Novel.
No, the House of Night series concluded with its final book, Redeemed, which was published in 2014. However, P. C. Cast has hinted at the possibility of spinoff novels or novellas featuring characters from the series.
