Marisa Kashino

Marisa Kashino was a journalist for seventeen years, most recently at The Washington Post. She spent the bulk of her career at Washingtonian magazine, writing long-form features and overseeing the real estate and home design coverage.

 She grew up near Seattle, graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in journalism and political science. 

She lives in the DC area with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. Best Offer Wins is her first novel.