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An abandoned carousel building leads to a dead body in Karen Cino's women's fiction contemporary romance, Carousel Plaza. Secret rooms, relics and a diary send Macy on a discovery from her aunt's past.

Karen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Before we talk about your office, please tell us about your latest book.

Carousel Plaza by Karen Cino

Genre Women's Fiction Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

When Macy inherits a beach house from her aunt, she discovers secret rooms filled with relics from the past - including a dead body. Things get even more complicated when an old flame begins investigating the murder. Macy must find out who the killer is in order to piece together the secrets buried in a diary left for her by her aunt, unleashing the mystery of her past.

How long have you been writing?

I've been writing since I was fourteen years old. I can't remember a time when I wasn't writing.

What was your first published book?

My first published book was Roses. I wrote Roses when my son was an infant and had his nights and days mixed up. Writing was what got me through the night.

Tell us about your writing space or home office.

This is one of my favorite writing places to date. My home office houses six of my seven bookcases. One of the first thing I did when I moved into this house was put up french doors so I could have the privacy I need from my two cats.

Anything special about your space?

The view from the window which overlooks a creek.

What do you love most about that area?

It's great that I can shut the door and block out the television or my cats running around the house. This is the first home office that has doors to shut.

What would like to change about your home office?

I'd love to paint and replace the individual bookcases with a built in wall bookcase.

If money was no object, what would your home office look like?

I'd have a roll top desk and a top of the line chair. I would add an extension where I could have a sitting room to read.

What office equipment do you use most, other than your computer?

My printer gets the most action. I print out everything I write at the end of the day. I'm still old school and love to edit on a hard copy.

What do you think is a must have for an efficient office?

You need a window in the room, where you can open it to breath in the fresh air and a desk and comfortable chair. For me, I need an area besides my desk to put my papers and notes.

Are you a writing mom/dad?

I'm a writing mom.

How do you juggle writing and family?

My kids are married. So I no longer have an excuse for procrastinating.

What's the last book about writing that you read?

I always refer to Save the Cat!

What book or books about writing do you recommend for new authors?

Best book is Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder.

What do you like to read for relaxation?

I love cuddling up with a good women's fiction or cozy mystery.

Where to buy Carousel Plaza

Publisher Mandolay Press
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Carousel-Plaza-Karen-Cino-ebook/dp/B0BR8LYR57
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/carousel-plaza-karen-cino/1143104531
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6445797952
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/carousel-plaza
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1350319

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Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
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