Carissa Penaluna

 Carissa Penaluna grew up in Iowa before moving to New York City after college. She spends her days writing contemporary romance novels and designing women's fashion. She enjoys exploring different literary themes and pulling from her personal experiences in dating. She’s also an avid meditator and yogi! When she’s not curled up with a good book or running by the East River, she enjoys going out and dancing with her friends. She is a member of Romance Writers of America. Connect with her on her website www.carissapenaluna.com or Instagram/TikTok (@baby_of_brookyn).