Kristina Rienzi
Jersey Shore Thriller Author
Kristina Rienzi is a critically acclaimed multi-genre author of twisty beach thrillers and applied psychology. Her novels are primarily set at the Jersey Shore, where she is a local.
Kristina is a proud West Virginia University Mountaineer alumnus who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology/anthropology. She also received her master’s degree in psychological counseling from Monmouth University with several years of doctoral study in clinical psychology from Walden University.
She published her debut novel, CHOOSING EVIL, with Frost Books in 2014, and it was an Amazon bestseller. Subsequently, she published bestselling thrillers: BREAKING EVIL, WINTER ROAD, LURING SHADOWS, TWISTED (“AGAIN;” “TRAIN GIRL,” & “TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND DEFEND,”); and a short story, GONE ON THE FOURTH OF JULY in the Sisters in Crime Anthology, 30 SHADES OF DEAD. Her debut non-fiction book, 5 HAPPY CHOICES was a #1 bestseller in applied psychology.
Notably in 2019, Audible chose AMONG US to be featured on their ACX University, where
Kristina participated in a video series at Audible’s Celebrity Studies in Newark, NJ. Audible subsequently scouted Emmy Award-winner, Lewis Arlt as its narrator and made it an Editor’s Select Pick.Currently, Kristina is adapting WINTER ROAD into a screenplay for a feature film.
Most importantly, she is a high-vibe mama who loves the beach, Christmas, butterflies, sharks, and, most of all, helping others.
Kristina Rienzi is an author, certified professional coach, and perpetual work in progress. She has dedicated her life through psychology, coaching, leadership, and writing to inspire and empower others. In her free time, Kristina can be found watching Lifetime or Hallmark, singing (and dancing) to Yacht Rock Radio, or rooting for the WVU Mountaineers. Besides spending time with loved ones, Kristina is happiest with her toes in the sand (or by the fire) and wine in her hand. Her debut novel Choosing Evil was an Amazon Bestseller, and her latest novel Among Us was featured on Audible’s ACX University, as well as Audible’s Editor’s Select Pick. Kristina also holds a MA, CPC, ELI-MP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and a CiHS. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband and daughter.
