Rhea Melina is a multi-ethnic poet, parent and Montessori guide who lives in Seattle. She has been writing and putting out poetry since the early 2000's. Her chapbooks include Fireant (SSO Press, 2005), These are not secrets (XYZ Animal Stars, 2009), and a place to put things (Bottlecap Press, 2023). A full-length collection of her poetry, found confetti, is now available from Carbonation Press.