Carissa Orlando has a doctorate in clinical-community psychology and specializes in work with children and adolescents. In her "day job," Carissa works to improve the quality of and access to mental health care for children and their families.
Prior to her career in psychology, Carissa studied creative writing in college and has written creatively in some form since she was a child.
It was only a matter of time before Carissa, an avid horror fan for much of her life, merged her understanding of the human psyche and deep love for storytelling into a piece of fiction.
Genres: Horror
Carissa Orlando recommends
I'll Quit When I'm Dead (2025)
Luke Smitherd
"Captivating, unique, and an utter page-turner from start to finish, I'LL QUIT WHEN I'M DEAD shines a light on the questionable lengths humans will go to all under the guise of 'self-improvement' A must-read!"
It Will Only Hurt for a Moment (2024)
Delilah S Dawson
"It Will Only Hurt for a Moment is a glorious and compelling feminist thriller that presents a refreshing take on all-too-familiar territory for many women. Delilah S. Dawson will intrigue you, spook you, and disturb you - all while making you desperate to read more!"
So Thirsty (2024)
Rachel Harrison
"An exhilarating journey, Rachel Harrison tells an unsettling yet heartwarming tale about the love between friends and what it means to be a woman who dares to act on her impulses. So Thirsty is one of the most inspirational books about bloodthirsty vampires you'll ever read!"
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