Joanne Gallo

Title: Contributing Writer
Location: Long Island, NY

Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Soap Opera commentary and analyzation
Shows You Write About: The Bold and the Beautiful

Education & Certifications

Education: Master of Arts in Writing and Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, New York University
Years of Writing: 30+
Previous Publications: Former Features Editor and Online Producer for Soap Opera Weekly, covering General Hospital, Port Charles, Passions, and many primetime reality shows.
Other Published Work: I was a Senior Editor for health magazine Energy Times and an Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers, a book series written by doctors on common medical conditions. Most recently, I wrote a hyperlocal newsletter called The Mineola Daily for Patch.com.

Why Author Chose This Career: I love to read and write.
How Author Began Career: I was an Assistant Editor in the Corporate Communications department of worldwide advertising agency DMB&B. I wrote about the making of those P&G commercials that run during the soap operas.
Personal Interests: Rock \’n roll and pop music; film, theater and TV; food, fashion and home decor; health and wellness; meditation and mindfulness.