Karen Cino
About me
Karen Cino 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 my niche. She wanted to write women's fiction and wrote her first book during the summer before she started college. Her daily walks down at the boardwalk are what gets her muse going. It clears her mind and helps her find realistic plot ideas and characters boosting up her muse. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to. The late Paul Zindel's books took place in Staten Island and reading them, especially My Darling My Hamburger, still brings back many memories for her. "Finding love and happiness is what keeps you alive inside, having it is what life's all about. It's strange, but some days love come easy, others you have to work hard at it. I waited a long time for love to come my way, and it finally did," Karen explained. Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her books are written in Staten Island, and take place in various places across Staten Island. Karen invites you to come on down to the Boardwalk to find your own museThe world is at our fingertips. Dream, imagine and love. Karen is married and recently moved from Staten Island to Barnegat, New Jersey. Her husband is an actor, teacher and attorney. Currently, they are collaborating their talents working together on a special project. More information to follow...
About my company
After my publisher closed its doors, I republished and started my own publishing company.
I chose this career path because
Born with it . I used to write stories for my mother and grandmother. I loved making up stories and sharing it with my peers.
I prepared for this career by
Bachelors Arts, Journalism and Creative Writing from college of Staten Island.1981
The biggest challenge I've overcome
Raising my kids alone after my divorce. Also submitting my first manuscript.
My greatest strength(s)
Guiding ,mentoring and sharing knowledge with woman and young people starting out.
My greatest accomplishment to date
Being president of the Romance Writers of America of New York City Chapter.
Also seeing my books in print as well as ebooks:
My personal/professional goals
Starting my own publishing company
What/Who has inspired me the most
My walks on the beach have inspired me.
I most want to be known/remembered for
Writing and mentoring
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
Romance Writers of America- New York City Chapter, Liberty States Fiction Writers and Women's Fiction Writers Association. Italian American Cultural Club and the Mirage Players.
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
I volunteer my time at the Four Season Mirage, a 55 and older community.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Writing ,running and mentoring, counted cross stitching, baking,tap dancing and dancing.