Jen Calonita

Jen Calonita is a successful American author, well-known for her young adult, children's fiction, romance, and fantasy novels. She has written several popular novel series, including the Belles series, the Secrets of My Hollywood Life series, the Whispering Pines series, the Fairy Tale of Reform School series, and the VIP series. Calonita's interest in writing began at a young age, and she wrote her first story in the fourth grade. She has a particular fondness for writing romance stories for teen and middle-grade readers.

Calonita's first series, Secrets of My Hollywood Life, was a critical and commercial success. The series follows the story of Kaitlin Burke, a teenage celebrity who struggles to manage her fame. The popularity of this series helped establish Calonita's reputation as a talented author and increased her fanbase.

In addition to her Secrets of My Hollywood Life series, Calonita has written several stand-alone novels and other series. Her middle-grade series, Fairy Tale Reform School, features a school run by former villains who teach children on the path to wickedness how to be good. The first book in this series, Misfits, introduces readers to a world where classic fairy tale characters have their own stories to tell. Calonita's other middle-grade series, VIP, follows super fan Mackenzie Lowell as she tours with her favorite band, Perfect Storm.

Calonita's love for writing began at a young age, and she has always been drawn to storytelling. As a child, she was a fan of Cinderella and often wondered what would happen if the Wicked Stepmother apologized for her behavior. This curiosity led to the creation of her Fairy Tale Reform School series, which explores the idea of villains becoming reformed and using their experiences to teach others. Calonita's ability to create engaging stories and relatable characters has made her a popular author among young adult and middle-grade readers.