Jack Cavanaugh is a renowned author, best known for his American Family Portrait series of books. His writing career began in 1993, following 13 years of rejections, during which he honed his craft and persisted in his passion for storytelling. His most popular series, which includes "The Puritans" and nine volumes that span American history from 1630 to the present. This series, still in print nearly fifteen years after its release, showcases Cavanaugh's ability to create engaging stories that resonate with readers.
Cavanaugh is not only a published author but also an award-winning one. He has received numerous accolades, including the Silver Medallion Award (1995), the Christy Award (2002, 2003), the Silver Angel Award (2002), the Gold Medal for Best Historical (2001), and the Best Historical Novel (1994). These awards demonstrate the literary community's recognition of Cavanaugh's talent and the impact his stories have on readers.
In addition to his achievements in historical fiction, Cavanaugh has also ventured into other genres and topics. He has the ability to write about diverse subjects, including South African history, banned English Bibles, German Christians in the days of Hitler and Communism, revivals in America, and angelic warfare. His works have been translated into over a dozen languages, reflecting the universal appeal of his stories.
Currently, Cavanaugh is expanding his repertoire to include motion picture screenplays and e-book serial fiction with Internet distribution. One of his novels, "Death Watch," has been optioned for a motion picture by Out Cold Entertainment, Inc. With his continued dedication to storytelling and versatile writing style, Jack Cavanaugh remains a prominent figure in the literary world.