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KAREN CINO
Women's Fiction - Cozy Mystery Author
I'm a lifelong, multi-published author. I started my career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for my high school newspaper. I was one of the founding members of my college radio station where I wrote news and sports for on air broadcast. I've always found my muse on the boardwalk of Staten Island before trading it in for the shores of Seaside Heights, New Jersey. My daily walk clears my mind, and helps me find realistic plot ideas and characters. I love writing about local places that people can relate to, especially since I love the summer and the beach. My cozy mysteries, are set in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, and captures the essence of local life with a touch of seaside charm, romance, and mystery. My new cozy series takes you to Seaside Heights, NJ, showing you all the charm this local town has to offer. My women's fiction books brings insight on the many facets of a women's life: romance, friendship, drama, death, cancer and many other outlets that women go through every day.
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I am active in the writing community, being a member of Women's Fiction Writing Association and New Jersey Romance Writers. In my spare time, you'll find me watching The Young & the Restless, The Bold & the Beautiful, crime shows, gardening, crocheting and reading. When I'm not writing, I'm editing or coaching new writers.