Cathy Maxwell is a successful author of historical romance novels, based in the United States. She has a deep fascination for the mystery of why people fall in love, which she attributes as the secret to happiness. Maxwell spends much of her time pondering this question as she sits in front of her computer, creating engaging and captivating stories.
Growing up in Olathe, Kansas, Maxwell's love for stories and history was nurtured by the family tales shared around the dinner table. After completing her education, she ventured into television news as a broadcaster before serving in the navy for six years. It was only after this period that she began her career as a writer of romantic fiction. Maxwell currently resides in Virginia, sharing a Mayflower ancestor with Dick Cheney.
Maxwell's career as a romance novelist has been highly successful, with over forty historical romances to her name. Many of her books have hit the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, earning her nominations and awards. She has built a strong community of reading and writing friends, and has had the time of her life pursuing her passion.
Although Maxwell's writing has earned her a significant online following, she remains humble and approachable, encouraging her readers to connect with her on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, where she can be found under the handle "maxwellcathy". She also maintains her own website, where readers can learn more about her and her books, and sign up for her occasional newsletters.