Writing the Great American Romance Novel

Catherine Lanigan is the international bestselling and award-winning author of over forty-five published titles in both fiction and non-fiction, including the novelizations of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile, as well as over half a dozen anthologies, including “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living your Dream”, “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul”, and more. Her novels have continuously received 4 and 5 Star reviews. Ms. Lanigan’s novels have been translated into more than twenty-four languages. Several of her titles have been chosen for The Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Her Vietnam war-based novel “The Christmas Star” won the Gold Medal Award Top Pick from Romantic Times Magazine; and has also won “Book of the Year Romance Gold Award “from ForeWord Magazine; as well as “Book of the Year Romance” from Reader’s Preference. Recently celebrating 45 years of writing, Catherine Lanigan has now adventured into the world of audiobooks, bringing to life all of her titles from the years to audiobook format. Lanigan is the author of a published trilogy of non-fiction books regarding angelic intervention and advocates on this subject across the US and further afield. With multiple podcasts, interviews and online videos Catherine is never far from promoting her wonderful books, including her latest adventures series following Lilli and Zane across the globe. Lanigan is the author of a published trilogy of non-fiction books regarding angelic intervention in human life: Angel Watch, Divine Nudges and Angel Tales published by HCI and Cedar Fort. ANGELTIME is coming soon. Skyhorse published Lanigan’s craft book on writing: Writing the Great American Romance Novel. Ms. Lanigan’s first YA adventure novel, The Adventures of Lilli and Zane: The Golden Flute, was published by Cedar Fort. The title is now exclusively available through Sounded.com, as well as the other six books in the Adventure Series. Currently, she has published eleven novels in the Shores of Indian Lake series for Harlequin Heartwarming: Love Shadows, Heart’s Desire, A Fine Year for Love, Katia’s Promise and Fear of Falling. Sophie’s Path: Protecting the Single Mom, Family of his Own, His Baby Dilemma, Rescued by the Firefighter, Hers to Protect, Home for Christmas. The HALLMARK CHANNEL has aired THE SWEETEST HEART based on Lanigan's novel of reunion romance, HEART’S DESIRE. Her latest Christmas novel, MAGICAL MIDNIGHT is available on her website and Divine Ray APP. As a cancer survivor, Ms. Lanigan is a frequent speaker at literary functions and book conventions as well as inspiring audiences with her real stories of angelic intervention from her Angel Tales series of books. She is an outspoken advocate for domestic violence and abuse and was honored by The National Domestic Violence Hotline in Washington, D.C. (THE EVOLVING WOMAN). She has been a guest on numerous radio programs including “Coast to Coast” and on television interview and talk show programs as well as blogs, podcasts and online radio interview programs. Catherine Lanigan works directly with Sounded.com regarding audiobook production and distribution where all her titles are available and distributed into the wider market. For more information, visit her website: https://officialcatherinelanigan.com/