Christine Feehan is an acclaimed American author, well-known for her work in the paranormal romance genre. She has written over 40 novels, with many of them becoming bestsellers. Feehan has several popular series to her name, including the Dark/Carpathian, GhostWalkers, Sea Haven, and Leopard People series. Her writing has often been recognized for its quality, with her debut novel, Dark Prince, receiving three of the nine Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) in 1999.
Feehan's success as an author is notable, as she has had multiple novels reach the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. In fact, all of her series have hit the top spot on the list, making her a dominant force in the paranormal romance genre. She has been published by various publishing houses, including Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently writes for Berkley/Jove. Feehan's work has earned her a total of ten PEARL awards, with seven of them coming after Dark Prince.
Feehan grew up in a large family with ten sisters and three brothers, and she has said that she has been writing all her life. She considers writing to be a significant part of her identity, and she enjoys the ability to create pictures and emotions with words. Feehan is also an avid reader and has a deep appreciation for storytellers.
In addition to her success as a writer, Feehan is also a devoted mother and has 11 children, including children from previous marriages. She involves her daughters in her work, as they help edit her manuscripts. Feehan's personal story, along with her impressive body of work, has made her a respected and influential figure in the literary world.