Goddess Summoning

P. C. Cast (born Phyllis Christine Cast; April 1, 1960) is an American author of paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels. She is best known for her House of Night series, co-written with her daughter, Kristin Cast. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cast has a degree in criminal justice and worked in the field for seven years. She later became a full-time writer and published her first novel, Divine by Choice, in 2005. Cast's works have been translated into over 40 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. She has received numerous awards, including the Bestselling Author Award from Publishers Weekly, and has been featured in various publications such as Entertainment Weekly and USA Today.