Jen Calonita





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Jen Calonita

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Hi Goodreads!
I'm Jen Calonita, a YA author who loves what I do because it lets me connect with all of you (and no, I wasn't intending for that to rhyme!).

I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it was fourth grade when I put my "three wishes" for a genie down on paper. They were:
#1. Buy all the Cabbage Patch Kids in the world and give them away for free (because apparently that was how I rolled).
#2. I wanted a mansion, limo, lake house, pool and speed boat (still sounds quite nice).
#3. I wanted to be an author for young readers, which I am!

I love writing novels for teens (and for savvy grown ups who know that YA rocks at any age). My first series was "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" and it followed a teen star named Kaitlin Burke wh...more


Those who know me will tell you that I hate scary movies. I've been this way as long as I can remember. Ghost gave me nightmares for weeks. Just the sight of a photo from The Walking Dead sends me into a tailspin. I am petrified of vampires, but somehow watch Vampire Diaries with my eyes partially covered (sorry, but who can resist Ian Somerholder?) I don't watch or read anything about the apoc... read more »
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Average rating: 3.95 · 12,188 ratings · 1,194 reviews · 10 distinct works
Secrets of My Hollywood Lif...
3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 4,230 ratings — published 2007 — 12 editions
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On Location (Secrets of My ...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 2,155 ratings — published 2007 — 6 editions
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Family Affairs (Secrets of ...
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 1,620 ratings — published 2008 — 7 editions
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Paparazzi Princess (Secrets...
4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 1,170 ratings — published 2009 — 6 editions
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Sleepaway Girls
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 1,098 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions
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Broadway Lights (Secrets of...
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 796 ratings — published 2010 — 6 editions
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There's No Place Like Home ...
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 468 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions
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Reality Check
3.61 of 5 stars 3.61 avg rating — 387 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions
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Belles (Belles, #1)
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 249 ratings — published 2012 — 9 editions
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Winter White (Belles, #2)
4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — expected publication 2012 — 6 editions
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More books by Jen Calonita…
Secrets of My Hollywood Life On Location Family Affairs Paparazzi Princess Broadway Lights There's No Place Like Home
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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
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Belles follows two polar opposite girls--Izzie and Mira--and how their lives intersect and change when they wind up living under the same roof in a privileged town where money is no object and being seen is more important than being heard. How would you stack up if you lived in Emerald Cove? Would you start out as follower who craves attention and likes nice things like Mira (Hey, there is nothing wrong with nice things!) or be like Izzie, a newcomer who refuses to play by the rules? (@HINT--THere is no right answer here, but since there is also no key, I should tell you that if you answer mostly As you are like Mira and if you answer mostly Bs you are like Izzie.

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"In Hollywood, we're always looking for the next big thing that will help us feel fulfilled. As actors, we're always trying to be someone else. Things like therapy help us learn how to be ourselves. Sometimes."Jen Calonita
Jen Calonita made a comment on Hungry for More:
"Hi Jenna!
I love hearing that you're reading YA at 32 because I am 38, and while I might be biased because I write YA, that's what I read in my free ti...more
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Jen Calonita marked as to-read:
Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy
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Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult
Lone Wolf
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“In Hollywood, we're always looking for the next big thing that will help us feel fulfilled. As actors, we're always trying to be someone else. Things like therapy help us learn how to be ourselves. Sometimes.”
Jen Calonita, Secrets of My Hollywood Life 6: There's No Place Like Home

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“In Hollywood, we're always looking for the next big thing that will help us feel fulfilled. As actors, we're always trying to be someone else. Things like therapy help us learn how to be ourselves. Sometimes.”
Jen Calonita, Secrets of My Hollywood Life 6: There's No Place Like Home




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Jenna Brennan Thanks for adding me and following my reviews. I absolutely LOVE your Secrets books and am really looking forward to Belles (I grew up in the South.) Keep writing, because you rock!


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