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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 of this blog post »
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Published on August 03, 2011 10:26 • 228 views
Average rating: 3.91 · 22,599 ratings · 1,719 reviews · 13 distinct works · Similar authors
Secrets of My Hollywood Lif...
3.77 of 5 stars 3.77 avg rating — 7,281 ratings — published 2007 — 11 editions
On Location (Secrets of My ...
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 3,545 ratings — published 2007 — 10 editions
Family Affairs (Secrets of ...
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 2,706 ratings — published 2008 — 9 editions
Sleepaway Girls
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 1,990 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions
Paparazzi Princess (Secrets...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 1,974 ratings — published 2009 — 6 editions
Belles (Belles, #1)
3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 1,424 ratings — published 2012 — 11 editions
Broadway Lights (Secrets of...
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 1,360 ratings — published 2010 — 6 editions
There's No Place Like Home ...
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 919 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions
Reality Check
3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 718 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions
Winter White (Belles, #2)
4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 430 ratings — published 2012 — 8 editions
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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3.9583333333333335 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 1,920 ratings

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This book is what happy looks like: darling, sweet, heartfelt and exactly what 15-year-old me used to dream about (in my case Joey McIntyre falling in love with me. He was like a One Direction guy for my peeps!). Highly recommend!
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Kept me guessing till the very end. I couldn't put it down!!
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“Good clothes made a person feel different. -Izzie”
Jen Calonita, Belles

“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, There's No Place Like Home

“I want someone who builds people up, not tears them down. I need someone who makes me laugh and isn't afraid to rib me when I'm being a royal jerk.' She smiled a little. 'You're that girl. I want to be with you, and I want everyone to know it.”
Jen Calonita, Belles

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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, There's No Place Like Home




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Maddison - the geek loves books_ love the secrets of my Hollywood life sad that it is over but am looking forward to reading your other books and thanks for adding me.


Mariama❤ Thanks for adding me:)!! I'm such a big fan of all your books, especially your Secrets of my Hollywood Life series!:) Love Kaitlin Burke


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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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