Meet the Author

Rina Gallo is currently in her junior year of college at Rutgers University. Though Rina has nurtured a passion for writing since she was a little girl, The Heart of a Rock is her first published novel; she started writing it when she was thirteen years old. She enjoys writing poetry, short stories, and most importantly, novels! Besides writing, Rina spends her time reading, running, making music with the Rutgers University Pep Band, being involved in the prelaw orgainzation and Armenian club at her university, and spending time with her family. She lives with her parents and her older sister in Holmdel, New Jersey. 

Writing Accomplishments:

• Her poem titled “Nature Spreading Knowledge” was published in the America Library of Poetry's book Illustrious in December 2019.

• In September 2020, The Heart of a Rock won first place in a writing contest hosted by the writing platform Joara. Her entered portion of the book could be found on ajoara.com.