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A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

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Tina Donvito

School: Rutgers University

Expertise: TV, movies & entertainment, Psychology, British royal family, travel

Tina Donvito

  • Published in BuzzFeed News, Parade Magazine, the New York Times, Washington Post and Parents online, among others
  • Former editor-in-chief of Twist
  • Essayist for the anthology Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It

Experience

Tina has been covering relationships, psychology, culture and entertainment, including the British royal family, for Reader’s Digest for eight-plus years. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Twist, her writing has also appeared in BuzzFeed News, Parade Magazine, the New York Times, Washington Post and Parents online, among others. Her work was selected by author Elizabeth Gilbert for inclusion in the anthology Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir.

Education

Rutgers University BA, English, History

Articles

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25 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions That Will Bring You Luck

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with authentic St. Patrick's Day traditions!
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Harry Potter Exclusive: Tom Felton Shares New Draco Details

Everyone's favorite Hogwarts bad boy reveals what it was really like to film the Harry Potter movies—and what he's up to now
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How Long Does It Take to Break a Habit—and How Can You End Bad Habits for Good?

Bad habits: We all have 'em. Although quitting them for good can feel overwhelming, habit-breaking becomes less intimidating when you know what to expect—and how long it takes to break a habit.