For the record, Karin can’t paint or play an instrument (so writes about both), has trouble following a recipe (ergo the food porn), and has little aptitude for hard science (even though smart is the new sexy). She does have a marginal talent for double-entry bookkeeping. All of this explains why Car Pool and Above Temptation feature super sexy accountants who love music and food.
Trivia – Car Pool and Chili Pepper Oil
Only one real life experience has been a featured event in one of Karin’s books: the chili pepper oil scene in Car Pool. Karin was the one in the bath tub hoping for relief. The French edition of the novel even features red chili peppers on the cover.
Trivia – Paperback Romance
A point of consternation for readers in Karin’s home town of Sacramento is their inability to find the KFC mentioned in Paperback Romance. Karin admits, “I made it up. That’s my job.”
Trivia – Touchwood
Karin’s iconic Oakland-San Francisco urban location book Touchwood, was originally set in a small, fictional California coastal town.
Trivia: What’s in a Title? Inspiration, That’s What
Karin has named several books after songs, including Substitute for Love (Madonna), Stepping Stone (Duffy), Unforgettable (Nat King Cole), Wild Things (Cris Williamson) and The Kiss that Counted (Catie Curtis).